Relationships Aren’t Meant to Be Perfect, They’re Meant to Be Repaired
In this episode of The Moon Collective Sanctuary Podcast, Dr. Lydia Luna and licensed clinician Dr. Elenor Daneshvar explore intimacy, conflict, and relationship repair through a psychologically grounded lens. From understanding why conflict is inevitable to redefining foreplay, emotional intimacy, and long-term partnership, this conversation offers practical insights for building healthier, more connected relationships rooted in vulnerability, presence, and growth.
From Head to Body: Reclaiming Intimacy, Sensuality, and Connection to Self
In this episode of The Moon Collective Sanctuary Podcast, Dr. Lydia Luna, Ph.D., sits down with licensed clinical psychologist Dr. Eleanor Daneshvar to explore the deep connection between intimacy, embodiment, and self-connection. Together, they discuss why so many people feel disconnected from their bodies, how trauma and shame impact intimacy and sexuality, and how mindfulness, self-compassion, and nervous system regulation can restore pleasure, presence, and authentic connection. This episode offers a powerful, trauma-informed perspective on intimacy, sensuality, and reclaiming the relationship with self as the foundation for fulfilling relationships and meaningful sex.