The Hunger for Connection: How Attachment Shapes Our Relationship with Food, Body & Others
Explore how our early attachment patterns influence the way we eat, move, and connect with others. In this episode, Dr. Lydia Luna and therapist Patricia Martucci, LMFT, dive deep into the psychology of attachment, body image, and emotional nourishment. Together, they reveal how trauma and unmet emotional needs can manifest through food and relationships — and how cultivating secure attachment and body awareness can lead to profound healing, peace, and self-trust.
Healing the Inner Child Through Parts Work: How to Break Generational and Complex Trauma
When talk therapy isn’t enough, and you still find yourself reacting from old wounds or repeating painful patterns, it may be time to look deeper, within the parts of yourself that are asking to be seen, heard, and healed.
In this episode of The Moon Collective Sanctuary Podcast, host Dr. Lydia Luna, Ph.D., licensed clinical psychologist and founder of Moon Collective Sanctuary, welcomes back Briana Perlson, LCSW, a trauma therapist specializing in inner child healing, parts work, and complex trauma. Together, they explore how understanding and working with our “parts,” the many inner voices, wounded selves, and protective mechanisms within, can transform the way we relate to ourselves, our past, and others.
Internal Family Systems: Reconnecting with Your Authentic Self
In a recent episode of The Moon Collective Sanctuary podcast, host Dr. Lydia Luna, PhD, welcomed Lauren Boasberg, LMFT to discuss the fascinating therapeutic approach— Internal Family Systems. Lauren's journey into becoming a therapist began in childhood when her Holocaust survivor grandfather shared his traumatic experiences with her at just seven years old. This early exposure to generational trauma created an existential crisis that ultimately shaped her professional path. Today, Lauren combines EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) with IFS to help clients heal from trauma by reconnecting with their authentic selves.
How Astrology Can Illuminate Your Path to Self-Discovery with Kathryn Diaz, LMFT
In today’s fast-paced world, more and more of us are seeking meaning, direction, and deeper self-awareness. In this illuminating episode of The Moon Collective Sanctuary podcast, host Dr. Lydia Luna, PhD, sits down with astrologer and holistic psychotherapist Kathryn Diaz, LMFT. With over a decade of clinical experience and specializations in EMDR, somatic therapy, and depth psychotherapy, Kathryn shares how astrology became a profound source of healing during a pivotal time in her life. Her personal transformation led her to integrate astrological insights into her work, helping clients navigate emotional wounds, identity shifts, and life’s many transitions. Together, Dr. Luna and Kathryn explore how astrology offers more than just cosmic forecasts—it becomes a mirror for self-reflection and a spiritual compass guiding us toward growth and inner alignment.
Tune in to discover how the stars can illuminate your path, heal old patterns, and awaken your truest self.
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.