Get to Know Lydia: Choosing Curiosity Over Fear

This episode is an invitation to slow down, soften, and meet Lydia through the moments that shaped her.

In this special “Get to Know Lydia” episode of The Moon Collective Sanctuary Podcast, the roles are reversed as host Lydia Luna, Ph.D. is interviewed by her nephew and podcast producer, Milo Solis, Jr. Together, they explore the moments, questions, and turning points that shaped Lydia’s path, both personally and professionally.

Lydia reflects on her early experiences of emotional uncertainty, loss, and instability, and how music, curiosity, and inner listening became quiet lifelines during difficult seasons. She shares openly about the times when life felt overwhelming, when meaning felt distant, and how choosing curiosity, rather than fear, became a way forward.

The conversation also touches on spiritual inquiry, embodiment, creativity, and the importance of honoring natural rhythms, including intuition and cyclical energy. Lydia speaks to the power of slowing down, listening to your body, and allowing life to unfold without forcing answers. She also shares about a profound spiritual healing experience that helped her reframe grief, purpose, and her understanding of life itself.

This episode is not about having it all figured out. It’s about staying open. It’s about allowing curiosity to guide you when certainty isn’t available and trusting that even in the unknown, something meaningful can emerge.

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Connect with Dr. Lydia Luna:

Website: www.mooncollectivesanctuary.com
Youtube:    / @mooncollectivesanctuary  
IG: @lydialunaphd & @mooncollectivesanctuary
Facebook: www.facebook.com/mooncollectivesanctuary

Important Note:
This episode includes a personal discussion of plant medicine and ayahuasca shared from lived experience. This conversation is not intended as medical, psychological, or therapeutic advice, nor is it an endorsement or recommendation of ayahuasca or any psychedelic substances. Ayahuasca is illegal in many jurisdictions and may pose serious physical and psychological risks, particularly for individuals with certain medical or mental health conditions. Listeners are encouraged to consult qualified medical and mental health professionals and to consider legal, medical, and personal factors before engaging in any such experiences.

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Chapter Markers

01:00 Introducing Milo & flipping the interview

02:05 The message Lydia needed at age 12

04:05 When life stopped feeling stable

07:00 The breaking point and starting over

09:45 Choosing curiosity over despair

11:15 Creating purpose after loss

12:40 Spiritual awakening, grief, and Ayahuasca

19:30 Music, vibration, and healing

22:10 Moon cycles, intuition, and self-trust

28:00 What Lydia hopes listeners feel after this episode

30:55 Final reflections and closing