Clinical psychologist Lydia Luna, PhD, and mindfulness expert Brian Shiers, LMFT, dive into the hidden crisis of men's mental health, exploring why men often suffer in silence. He has studied both traditional and secular mindfulness systems under some of the most renowned teachers on the West coast since 1993, acquiring over 20,000 hours of meditation practice. As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, his private practice in Studio City, CA, focuses on treating anxiety disorders, PTSD, and treatment-resistant depression, using CBT, EFT, and ketamine-assisted psychotherapy. Drawing from his work with FBI hostage rescue teams and UCLA's Mindfulness Awareness Research Center, Shiers reveals how traditional "warrior culture" has created a dangerous disconnect between men and their emotional lives. Through conversation, including Dr. Luna's personal experience of losing a partner to suicide, they examine how modern dating culture and shifting gender roles are reshaping masculine identity. Shiers shares practical approaches to developing emotional intelligence without sacrificing strength, offering crucial insights for men struggling to connect with their emotions, their loved ones seeking to help, and mental health professionals working to create lasting change.

You can find Brian Shiers on LinkedIn @Brian Shiers and tik tok @youralignedmind. You can also find his new course, “Making Sense of your Emotions” on Udemy.

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This week we explore the world of trauma healing with Dr. Lydia Luna, PhD and special guest Briana Perlson, LCSW, as they delve deep into understanding trauma through a revolutionary holistic lens. Perlson, an EMDR specialist and Reiki master, shares how her personal healing journey led her to discover that traditional talk therapy alone wasn't enough, inspiring her to embrace a mind-body-spirit approach to trauma recovery. We unravel the fascinating science behind how trauma is stored in the body, revealing why someone might feel "stuck" despite years of conventional therapy, and introduce various healing modalities that can help release trapped trauma. If you're struggling with past trauma, feeling disconnected from your body, or simply curious about alternative healing methods, this episode offers practical insights and hope for anyone on their healing journey.

You can find Briana Perlson on social media @the.holistic.emdr.therapist or at thesanctuarywestlake.com

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In this first ever episode of The Moon Collective Sanctuary podcast, we dive in head first. Dr. Maryam Vosogh, PsyD, a Board Certified Behavioral Analyst with a Doctorate degree in Clinical Psychology, and founder of Connecting Dot by Dot, has been working in the field of Autism for the last 17 years and is here to share her story. We get into how she got where she is today as an entrepreneurial business woman who maintains core values in the workplace. She also shares her journey in learning resilience and the importance of discovering balance in her life. If you are looking for inspiration and want to learn how to transform challenges into success, this is the episode you have been waiting for. Come join us!

You Can Contact Dr. Maryam Vosogh Via Her Website: connectingdotbydot.com