Sacred Transitions: The Transformative Work of End of Life Soul Doulas
Death remains one of life's greatest mysteries, often approached with fear and uncertainty in our modern culture. Yet for Mary Telliano, an end-of-life and soul doula featured on the Moon Collective Sanctuary podcast with Lydia Luna, PhD, death represents not an ending but a graduation—a sacred transition deserving of honor, intention, and even celebration. After discovering her calling while supporting her grandfather's transition, Mary left her career in finance and insurance to dedicate herself to creating spaces for spiritual connection during life's final chapter.
Ancestral Wisdom in Modern Times: Reconnecting with Nature's Path to Healing
In an era marked by environmental challenges and spiritual disconnection, the wisdom of our ancestors offers profound insights for navigating modern life. Recently, Lydia Luna, PhD sat down with Tanya E. Orellana, also known as Madre Jaguar, for an insightful discussion about bridging ancient knowledge with contemporary needs. As a clairvoyant oracle, birth doula, and traditional healing practitioner specializing in Nawa ancestral traditions, Tanya brings a unique perspective to understanding our relationship with the natural world and our spiritual essence.
Metaphysical Psychology: A Soul-Based Approach to Healing
This week on the Moon Collective Sanctuary podcast, Lydia Luna, PhD sits down with Odette Dahi, LMFT, CcHt, a licensed marriage and family therapist and certified clinical hypnotherapist, to explore the transformative world of metaphysical psychology. With over 20 years of experience in holistic healing, Dahi brings a unique combination of expertise as both a traditional therapist and spiritual practitioner, integrating clinical approaches with soul-based healing modalities.
We explore what it means to understand healing not just through a psychological lens, but as a whole-person experience that requires connecting with our inner child and soul essence. This innovative perspective challenges traditional therapy methods and introduces listeners to various healing modalities that address transformation at its core – in mind, body, and spirit.
Men's Mental Health: Breaking the Silence
In this week’s episode of the Moon Collective Sanctuary podcast, host Dr. Lydia Luna, PhD, welcomes Brian Shiers, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist whose extensive experience spans both traditional and secular mindfulness practices. With over 20,000 hours of meditation practice and degrees in Kinesiology and Psychology, Shiers brings a unique Western approach to understanding the mind. His impressive credentials include teaching at UCLA's Mindfulness Awareness Research Center and the UCLA Geffen School of Medicine, while also providing mindfulness training to elite organizations like the FBI's Hostage Rescue team and NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory.
Through their dialogue, they explore the complex interplay between traditional masculinity, modern expectations, and the crucial need for emotional intelligence in today's world. This discussion offers valuable insights for men struggling with mental health, their loved ones, and mental health professionals working to create meaningful change.
A Mind-Body-Spirit Approach to Healing From Trauma
This week on the Moon Collective Sanctuary podcast, Dr. Lydia Luna, PhD sits down with Brianna Perlson, MSW, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and certified EMDR therapist, to explore the complex world of trauma healing through a holistic perspective. With over 15 years of experience in trauma work, Perlson brings a unique combination of expertise as both a trauma-informed yoga teacher and Reiki master. Her journey began with her own struggles in traditional therapy, which ultimately led her to discover and integrate alternative healing modalities into her practice.
Life's Unexpected Turns in an Entrepreneurial Experience
In the first ever episode of The Moon Collective Sanctuary podcast, I had the opportunity to welcome Dr. Maryam Vosogh, PsyD, BCBA-D, a remarkable entrepreneur with a focus in the field of autism. With over 17 years of work experience in behavioral analysis, Dr. Maryam Vosogh brings a unique perspective to the table, blending her professional expertise with personal insights gained from her journey as a business owner and cancer survivor.