WellSeekers with Lucia

Rebuilding Through Creativity: How Art Heals When Words Fall Short

Fri, 13 Feb 2026 11:17:44 -0400

Artist Shawn Coss joins WellSeekers for a real conversation about creativity, identity, and using art to process pain. Shawn shares his personal creative process and how art can help express and heal what words often miss.

Rebuilding After Loss: When Grief Becomes Part of the Story

Fri, 13 Feb 2026 11:17:23 -0400

Jameson Arasi joins WellSeekers to discuss grief, loss, and rebuilding life after loss. A grounded conversation about living with grief, carrying love forward, and allowing healing without rushing the process.

Rebuilding Your Body: Rethinking Health, Performance, and What Actually Lasts

Fri, 13 Feb 2026 11:16:56 -0400

Dr. Jonathan Schoeff (Dr. Jon), board-certified surgeon and co-founder of The Longevity Lab, joins WellSeekers to discuss health, performance, metabolism, hormones, and longevity. A real conversation about rebuilding a healthy relationship with the body and what actually lasts over time.

Rebuilding Your Identity: Life After Football Without Applause

Fri, 13 Feb 2026 11:16:30 -0400

Former NFL player Jeff Hach joins WellSeekers to talk about identity, purpose, and rebuilding life after football. A real conversation about life after sports, losing a defining role, and how to start over when the applause is gone and how to apply this to your own story as well.

Rebuilding Love: Relearning How to Love Well, Attachment, and Real Connection

Fri, 13 Feb 2026 11:16:02 -0400

Relationship coach David James Sherban joins WellSeekers to explore real connection, attachment patterns, and how to rebuild relationships without performance. We talk about modern dating challenges, emotional honesty, and what it means to find your way back to yourself while building meaningful relationships.

Rebuilding the Mind and Spirit: Healing Without Pretending You’re Fine

Fri, 13 Feb 2026 11:15:39 -0400

Dr. Danica Harris, therapist and nervous-system-informed practitioner, joins WellSeekers for a real conversation about mental health, emotional honesty, and rebuilding the mind without performance. We explore burnout, anxiety, nervous system repair, and what healing actually looks like in real life.

WellSeekers Special: A Journey from Rock Stardom to Mental Health Expert & Advocate

Mon, 15 Apr 2024 06:58:48 -0300

WellSeekers Special: Navigating Change - Personal Stories and Pathways for You!

In this WellSeekers special we welcome, founding member and former Maroon 5 drummer, Ryan Dusick. Ryan, now wears many hats - associate marriage and family therapist, a mental health coach, a speaker, and an advocate. But his transition from rock stardom to mental health professional was not a smooth one, and in this special episode Ryan joins us to talk about the highs and lows of his journey. From the heights of rock stardom, to the depths of personal struggle and eventual mental health recovery, Ryan shares with us his inspiring and deeply moving pathway of change and resilience.

Join this special episode of WellSeekers with Lucia as we not only explore Ryan's journey, but continue our special series on the world of change, of adversity and of how one human took their own pain, and turned it into a powerful career shift that has altered his life and the lives of so many others.

We can't wait for you to join us for this powerful conversation, filled with inspiration, hope, and a pathway that may help light or spark change in your own life - personal and professional.

To find out more on Ryan you can find him here:
https://www.instagram.com/ryan_michael_dusick/?hl=en
https://www.ryandusick.com

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WellSeekers with Lucia is a podcast exploring how to find your own story of well from the mind down focusing on holistic mental and emotional health, relationships, and wellness topics.

Lucia Nazzaro, MA, MSW, LCSW, is an Emmy nominated multi-media storyteller, professor and expert. She works to create ways to help individuals & society find their story of well with a special focus on how we can rise and comeback from life transitions (both considered positive and negative), relationship issues, and issues that surround the human condition and ways to thrive in the face of adversity and challenge.

WellSeekers Special: From Radio Star to Head-to-Toe Healer: One Man's Life Altering Change

Mon, 15 Apr 2024 06:58:37 -0300

WellSeekers Special: Navigating Change - Personal Stories and Pathways for You!

In this WellSeekers special we welcome, Dr. Kevin Reese, renowned as the "only head-to-toe healer." Dr. Reese shares his journey from radio star, to life altering circumstances that drastically changed his life and career path.

Join this special episode of WellSeekers with Lucia as we not only explore the world of holistic healing with Dr. Reese, but also the world of change, of adversity and of how one man took his own pain, and turned it into a powerful career shift that has altered his life and the lives of so many others.

We can't wait for you to join us for this powerful conversation, filled with inspiration, hope, and a pathway that may help light or spark change in your own life - personal and professional.

To find out more on Dr. Kevin Reese you can find him here: https://www.peaceoverpain.com/about?wtime=%7Bseek_to_second_number%7D IG: https://www.instagram.com/dr.reese/?hl=en

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WellSeekers with Lucia is a podcast exploring how to find your own story of well from the mind down focusing on holistic mental and emotional health, relationships, and wellness topics.

Manifestation and Our Cosmic Energies

Tue, 14 Nov 2023 04:03:00 -0400

Welcome back to WellSeekers with Lucia! We are so excited to be back with a brand-new four-part series helping you find and feel better from the mind down. Manifestation is a word that has been getting a lot of attention, not only within the world of wellness, but also within the world of mental health, and the world of spirituality. What is manifesting? And what is it all about? Is it just a buzzword? Or can it help you? Can it help your family? Can it help your community? Can it help our world?

On today’s show, we wrap up this four-part series as we welcome our guest, Jen Thompson. Jen is an Astrologer, Reiki Master, and Craniosacral Therapist practicing in Costa Rica and in the United States.

Manifestation is a rich, layered, and fascinating concept. And to offer even more depth and new angle, Jen joins us on this episode to help us explore manifestation and how it relates to astrology. By aligning with your astrological traits, we have the potential to tap into the cosmic energies that resonate with our own unique essence. So what might the universe be trying to tell us in manifesting our dreams into reality? How do we listen to the universe and how do we take action?

Join us now as we wrap up our four-part series on Manifestation. We’re so grateful to have you as part of our family. And we look forward to sharing even more great conversations with you in our next series as we prepare to re-vamp into more spaces and places to help facilitate community and change.

Happy Listening Seekers!

Manifestation: Awakening Your Sovereign Power

Tue, 14 Nov 2023 04:02:00 -0400

Welcome back to WellSeekers with Lucia! We are honored to be back with a brand-new four-part series deep diving into Manifestation. Manifestation is a word that has been getting a lot of attention not only within the world of wellness, but also within the world of mental health, and the world of spirituality. What is manifesting? And what is it all about? Is it just a buzz word? Or can it help you? Can it help your family? Can it help your community? Can it help our world?

On today’s show, we welcome Carolini Arco. Carolini is a spiritual mentor, Reiki master teacher, ICF ACC life coach, and breathwork facilitator. She stands for human evolution and believes the best way to create change is by awakening personal power and self-leadership. She runs her global company Arco from a tropical island south of Brazil.

When we go back to the origins of manifestation and to the essence of it, you can presume that we are manifesting at every single moment. But maybe not in the ways you might think. So what does manifesting look like? And arguably more important, what does it feel like?

Carolini offers a perspective that "manifestation is a natural consequence of us awakening our sovereign power, our free will, and actually using our mental and emotional capacities to shape reality in a way that's more fulfilling to us." So join Lucia and Carolini on this episode of WellSeekers with Lucia as we dive deeper into ways to find and feel better.

To learn more about Carolini, visit her website at https://www.arcoteachings.com/

What’s Your Human Design Energy Type? Maybe It’s Manifesting Generator

Tue, 14 Nov 2023 04:01:00 -0400

On today’s show, we welcome Holly Herbig. Holly is a spiritual teacher, activating people into success and breakthrough. She focuses on teaching a new narrative of success to those who want to succeed by creating their own rules. Her area of highly sought after specialty is in Human Design, with a specialty focus on the energy type of 'Manifestors'.

Holly will deep dive into a layered conversation about Manifestors, the Manifestor Community and how it pertains to Human Design, a system that gives you a detailed blueprint of how your energy is designed, how you are unique, and what your gifts and life purpose are - making you more holistically well in all areas of your life.

So join Lucia and Holly now as we continue our journey through manifestation, and take a deep dive into systems of energy, philosophy, and spirituality that is Human Design and the Manifestor Community.

To learn more about Holly, visit her website at https://www.hollyherbig.com and The Manifestor Community at https://www.themanifestorcommunity.com

Manifesting Your Dreams into Reality: Is It an Illusion?

Tue, 14 Nov 2023 04:00:00 -0400

On today’s show, we welcome Anna Katharina Schaffner. She is an exhaustion & burnout coach, professor of cultural history, and author of Exhaustion: A History, The Art of Self-Improvement: Ten Timeless Truths. Her writings have also appeared The Times Literary Supplement, the Guardian, Psychology Today, PositivePsychology, Aeon, PSYCHE and other places. Her research has been discussed on BBC Radio 4 and WBUR, as well as in Vogue, the Atlantic, National Geographic, the TLS, Philosophie Magazine, Psychology Today and New Republic.

In this first part of a four-part series, Lucia and Anna delve into the world of manifestation. The history of manifesting. The many different types of manifestation (wealth manifestation, relational manifestation, psychological manifestation). What is it? What isn't it? What are some of the challenges in believing in manifesting, and how can it add, but also possibly hinder you depending on how we define this broad and fascinating word.

Join Lucia and Anna now as we delve into the world of manifestation, to help you find and feel better from the mind down!

To learn more about Anna, visit her website at https://www.annakschaffner.com

Well Loved with Lucia: How To Change Your Attachment Style! Part 3 of 3

Sun, 30 Apr 2023 12:05:25 -0300

Welcome back to Well Loved with Lucia! Loving yourself and others more well. WellSeekers presents Well Loved with Lucia is back to wrap up this 3 part conversation on Attachment! Attachment theory discusses the emotional bond between two people, and based primarily on early childhood experiences, discusses the way partners express their needs and show up in their relationships. The four main styles are: secure, anxious, avoidant, or disorganized. In Part 1, we explore the four main styles of attachment: secure, anxious, avoidant, or disorganized. In Part 2, we focus on identifying your attachment style and your partners. Don’t forget to check out those episodes HERE and HERE.

On today's show Dr. Chelsea Page, DHS, LPC, MS joins Lucia as we conclude this three part series on Attachment where we discuss ways to change your attachment style. How do you show up and relate to your partner? How does your partner relate to you? Do you ever experience a push/pull and cannot figure out why? This is a MUST for anyone struggling with relationships, their partner, or wanting to know more about how to find and feel better in love.

For more about Dr. Chelsea Page visit her website: drchelseapage.com

Well Loved with Lucia: What’s Your Attachment Style and Your Partners? Part 2 of 3

Sun, 30 Apr 2023 12:04:24 -0300

Welcome back to Well Loved with Lucia! Well Loving yourself and others more well. WellSeekers presents Well Loved with Lucia, and we are back with part 2 of 3 and cannot wait to continue this conversation on Attachment! Attachment theory discusses the emotional bond between two people, and based primarily on early childhood experiences, discusses the way partners express their needs and show up in their relationships. In Part 1, we explore the four main styles of attachment: secure, anxious, avoidant, or disorganized. Don’t forget to check out that episode HERE.

On today's show Dr. Chelsea Page, DHS, LPC, MS, continues the conversation with part two of a three part series on Attachment focusing on identifying your attachment style and your partners. How do you show up and relate to your partner? How does your partner relate to you? Do you ever experience a push/pull and cannot figure out why? This is a MUST for anyone struggling with relationships, their partner, or wanting to know more about how to find and feel better in love.

For more about Dr. Chelsea Page visit her website: drchelseapage.com

Well Loved with Lucia: What is Attachment Theory? And How Can It Help Your Relationship? Part 1 of 3

Sun, 30 Apr 2023 12:00:59 -0300

Welcome back to Well Loved with Lucia! Loving yourself and others more well. WellSeekers presents Well Loved with Lucia, and for our second series, we’re talking about attachment styles, and more specifically Attachment Theory! Attachment theory discusses the emotional bond between two people, and based primarily on early childhood experiences, discusses the way partners express their needs and show up in their relationships. The four main styles are: secure, anxious, avoidant, or disorganized.

So what are these attachment styles and what do they mean? How do you show up and relate to your partner? How does your partner relate to you? Do you ever experience a push/pull and cannot figure out why?

On today's show Dr. Chelsea Page, DHS, LPC, MS, joins us for a three part series on Attachment: What it is, how to identify your style and your partners, and ways to change styles as well. This is a MUST for anyone struggling with relationships, their partner, or wanting to know more about how to find and feel better in love.

For more about Dr. Chelsea Page visit her website: drchelseapage.com

Well Loved with Lucia: The Four Communication Styles and How to Change Yours! Part 2 of 2

Sun, 30 Apr 2023 11:57:13 -0300

We’re kicking off a season of love! Loving yourself and others more well. WellSeekers presents Well Loved with Lucia, and we’re starting the first series with a special focus on communication styles! Understanding yours and your partners communication styles can only help you and your partner to communicate more effectively with each other. And good communication skills are essential in improving your personal relationships by helping you to understand others, and to be understood.

In part 1 of communication styles, we talked about the four communication styles, why it’s important, and how to identify your style. Don’t forget to check out that episode HERE.

And on today's show, we’re continuing the conversation on communication styles with Dr. Anna Kress, licensed clinical psychologist, as we talk about some ideas and strategies that you can do to improve your communication and relationship with your partner or loved ones right now!

For more about Dr, Anna Kress visit her website: drannakress.com

Well Loved with Lucia: The Four Communication Styles! Which is Yours? Part 1 of 2

Sun, 30 Apr 2023 11:53:40 -0300

We’re kicking off a season of love! Loving yourself and others more well. WellSeekers presents Well Loved with Lucia, and we’re starting the first series with a special focus on communication styles! Understanding yours and your partners communication styles can only help you and your partner to communicate more effectively with each other. And good communication skills are essential in improving your personal relationships by helping you to understand others, and to be understood.

On today's show, we welcome Dr. Anna Kress, licensed clinical psychologist, as we help demystify the four different styles of communication, why it’s important to understand their differences, and also to help you identify your communication style and your partner’s communication style.

So which is your communication style? Which communication style is your partner or loved ones? Join us and find out on Well Loved with Lucia, where we focus on relationships with all the important people, places, and things in your life.

For more about Dr, Anna Kress visit her website: drannakress.com

The Power of Shared Experiences Living with Cancer: You Are Not Alone!

Mon, 05 Sep 2022 15:34:00 -0300

Welcome back to WellSeekers as we finish up our five part series focusing on cancer. In this series, we’ll share inspiring and powerful conversations full of encouragement, hope, wisdom, touching personal stories, and most importantly real world solutions; all from a holistic perspective. We’ll talk with professionals and friends of the show on what it’s like to hear those words “you have cancer”, real life and practical wisdom and solutions for supporting those diagnosed and living with cancer, support for caregivers, and their heroic kind and self-less acts. So join us on this extraordinary series as we want to help you grow and thrive in the face of a cancer diagnosis if you’ve been diagnosed with cancer, are living with cancer, know someone dear to you with cancer, or want to prevent this fast growing, deadly and sometimes chronic disease.

On today's show we welcome back Krista Lawrence, a mom, dear friend, fierce advocate and someone living with stage IV Metastatic breast cancer. Krista offers words of wisdom, comfort, and knowledge that comes from her own experiences with this incurable disease. According to the Susan G. Komen Foundation, Metastatic Breast Cancer, also known as Stage IV cancer, is not a specific type of breast cancer, but rather the most advanced stage of breast cancer that has spread to other organs in the patient's body. It is also known as the least understood type of cancer and has no cure. We also talk about why we understand so little about this disease, and how through adversity she uncovered her own secret to life.

Getting a cancer diagnosis and living with cancer can make us feel alone, lonely, and isolated. But it doesn’t have to! Join us today on WellSeekers with Lucia for an inspiring and uplifting conversation you won’t want to miss, that reminds us of the power of knowing there are others who are experiencing what you’re going through in that moment, and that you are not alone.

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WellSeekers with Lucia is a podcast exploring how to find your own story of well from the mind down focusing on holistic mental and emotional health, relationships, and wellness topics.

Nutrition for Cancer Prevention and Cancer Treatment

Sun, 15 May 2022 10:00:00 -0300

Welcome back to WellSeekers as we continue this brand new five part series focusing on cancer. In this series, we’ll share inspiring and powerful conversations full of encouragement, hope, wisdom, touching personal stories, and most importantly real world solutions; all from a holistic perspective. We’ll talk with professionals and friends of the show on what it’s like to hear those words “you have cancer”, real life and practical wisdom and solutions for supporting those diagnosed and living with cancer, support for caregivers, and their heroic kind and self-less acts. So join us on this extraordinary series as we want to help you grow and thrive in the face of a cancer diagnosis if you’ve been diagnosed with cancer, are living with cancer, know someone dear to you with cancer, or want to prevent this fast growing, deadly and sometimes chronic disease.

On today’s show, we welcome Hannah Lawrie, the Nutrition Nurse and a Board Certified Nutrition Specialist (BCNS), as we continue this series talking about nutrition and cancer. Hannah's nutrition philosophy is grounded in finding the root cause of disease and utilizing a whole foods no-nonsense approach with healthy lifestyle changes to support the foundational needs of the body to restore proper functioning. With 30% of cancer related to poor dietary habits, according to a study by the World Health Organization, we'll unravel how food and our dietary habits can be used as medicine to make lasting positive change. We talk about the ingredients and the quality of ingredients in our food that are associated with supporting cancer prevention and cancer care, and the benefits and strategies for making and preparing your own meals and snacks. We’ll also clear up some common misconceptions, highlight recent and cutting edge studies around food and cancer cells, and lastly offer additional resources for your nutritional support.

If you or someone you know are living with cancer, or looking for cancer prevention, we’re here to walk along side you in your journey! When it comes to nutrition and cancer, you won’t want to miss this amazing show with Lucia and expert guest Nurse Hannah right here on WellSeekers.

Visit Hannah's website at thenutritionnurse.com

Be sure to check out Hannah's IG @the.nutrition.nurse

And check out Dr.G's IG as well! @doctor.gonzalez

Recommended books in this show:

How to Starve Cancer by Jane McLelland

The Cancer Wellness Cookbook: Smart Nutrition and Delicious Recipes for People Living with Cancer by Kimberly Mathai

The Metabolic Approach to Cancer: Integrating Deep Nutrition, the Ketogenic Diet, and Nontoxic Bio-Individualized Therapies by Nasha Winters and Jess Higgins Kelley

The Omnivore’s Dilemma: A Natural History of Four Meals by Michael Pollen

Living Downstream: An Ecologist's Personal Investigation of Cancer and the Environment by Sandra Steingraber

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WellSeekers with Lucia is a podcast exploring how to find your own story of well from the mind down focusing on holistic mental and emotional health, relationships, and wellness topics.

Doctors Get Cancer Too

Sun, 01 May 2022 10:00:00 -0300

Welcome back to WellSeekers as we start a brand new five part series talking about focusing on cancer. In this series, we’ll share inspiring and powerful conversations full of encouragement, hope, wisdom, touching personal stories, and most importantly real world solutions; all from a holistic perspective. We’ll talk with professionals and friends of the show on what it’s like to hear those words “you have cancer”, real life and practical wisdom and solutions for supporting those diagnosed and living with cancer, support for caregivers, and their heroic kind and self-less acts. So join us on this extraordinary series as we want to help you grow and thrive in the face of a cancer diagnosis if you’ve been diagnosed with cancer, are living with cancer, know someone dear to you with cancer, or want to prevent this fast growing, deadly and sometimes chronic disease.

On today’s show, we welcome our first guest Dr. Anisha Patel. She’s not only a doctor and General Practice partner based in West Sussex in England, but also was diagnosed with advanced rectal cancer in 2018. Dr. Patel aims to raise and promote awareness of all cancers, and educate and support others affected by this disease as she shares her unique experience as a doctor and a patient with cancer. We’ll talk about navigating the medical system and various and cutting edge treatments, and the importance of caring for yourself and your loved ones with nutritional care, emotional care, physical care, and holistic care.

Medical News Today recently published an article citing in 2010 that 18.7 million people was diagnosed with cancer, and 8.29 million of those people passed away due to cancer. And more recently in 2019, 23.6 million people received a new cancer diagnosis, with 10 million cancer deaths. These numbers have increased significantly with cancer becoming more and more prevalent. So join Lucia and Dr. Patel on this important and powerful show as we want to help you grow and thrive in the face of a cancer diagnosis.

Be sure to follow Dr. Anisha Patel on IG https://www.instagram.com/doctorsgetcancertoo/

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WellSeekers with Lucia is a podcast exploring how to find your own story of well from the mind down focusing on holistic mental and emotional health, relationships, and wellness topics.

How to Bring Mindfulness into Your Relationship for Greater Fulfillment

Mon, 07 Feb 2022 10:00:00 -0400

Welcome back to WellSeekers as we continue with a brand new six part series focusing on meditation and mindfulness. As always and in this series, we’ll share amazing conversations full of thoughtful insights, powerful personal stories, and most importantly real world solutions; all from a holistic perspective. We’ll talk about mindfulness in your own life, in your relationships, at work life, and how you can use it to help accomplish goals towards finding the life you love.

On today’s show, we are delighted to welcome Lisa Rachel Snyder, Tantric Intimacy Coach and Founder of The Empress Academy. We’ll talk about what a Tantric Intimacy Coach is, and why mindfulness is important in your relationships; in love, career, and family. We’ll learn how to bring mindfulness into your love life and intimacy, and also what it all means to be fully present in intimacy in the sense of communication, relationship, and of course .

So join Lucia and Lisa on this episode of WellSeekers now!

Visit Lisa's her website: https://lisarachelsnyder.com

And to learn more about about the Empress Academy, visit: https://lisarachelsnyder.com/empressacademy

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Dissatisfied with Your Work? How Organizational Mindfulness Can Change That for You & Your Company!

Tue, 25 Jan 2022 04:30:00 -0400

Welcome back to WellSeekers as we continue with a brand new six part series focusing on meditation and mindfulness. As always and in this series, we’ll share amazing conversations full of thoughtful insights, powerful personal stories, and most importantly real world solutions; all from a holistic perspective. We’ll talk about mindfulness and meditation in your relationships and work life, food and your body, and accomplishing goals with behavioral mindfulness and meditation!

Today’s show is dedicated to work, and we couldn’t be more thrilled to welcome Samara Zelniker, a leader in personal coaching, organizational wellness and curated retreats. Samara believes in the power of mindfulness to change lives and businesses.

Based on a recent study, a staggering 85% of people are dissatisfied with their jobs. The most common reasons cited include working too hard, working too many hours, and the company culture. But this isn’t where the story ends. On today’s show, we’ll talk about how bringing mindfulness, meditation, and engagement into your work can help you live a fulfilling worklife, improve productivity, and improve the workplace and organizational culture. Samara also shares her personal story of feeling unfulfilled in her work and how mindfulness changed her life on a daily basis.

This is a show you won’t want to miss! So join Lucia and Samara on this episode of WellSeekers with Lucia to a more fulfilling life, both professionally and personally.

Visit Samara's website: https://www.mindfulnessmatters.ca

And be sure to follow Samara on IG @mindfulnessmatters

How Mindfulness Saved This Man Life & Could Save Yours As Well!

Mon, 10 Jan 2022 10:00:00 -0400

 On today’s show we are so honored to be welcoming back Swami Varadan, meditation teacher and author, as he shares his own personal story of how meditation and mindfulness saved and transformed his life forever. Before wellness, Swami was far from well: lost in the day to day world of media and the world of Los Angeles culture, he eventually lost everything important to him. Through a series of powerful events and getting to a point where he was ready to end his life, this remarkable man was saved by mindfulness.

Companioning, storytelling, and connecting to other peoples stories can be so impactful and powerful. And Swami’s story in one of them. So join Lucia and Swami on this episode of WellSeekers now.

Follow Swami on IG @IUrbanTurbanMeditation

Visit Swami’s website: http://www.urbanturban.org

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Create a Brand New Relationship with Food This Holiday Season with These Ground Breaking Techniques

Mon, 13 Dec 2021 10:00:00 -0400

On today’s show we couldn’t be more excited to welcome Stephanie Nash, mindfulness & body-language coach & speaker, as we tackle the topic of our relationship with food through the lens of mindfulness. We talk about becoming more present with food and rewiring and changing your relationship with the food as we head into the holidays and New Year. Stephanie gives real and practical advice, and also shares her personal spiritual journey with mediation and the mindfulness system developed by her teacher Shinzen Young.

Join Lucia and Stephanie on this episode of WellSeekers and learn how to create a more satisfying eating experience all through the use of mindfulness!

To learn more about about the Stephanie, visit her website: https://www.strategic-mindfulness.com

Enjoy guided meditations with Stephanie on Insight Timer: https://insighttimer.com/stephanienash

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Want to Make a Change In Your Life & Don’t Know How? Try This Game Changing Method

Mon, 29 Nov 2021 10:00:00 -0400

Welcome back to WellSeekers as we continue with a brand new six part series focusing on meditation and mindfulness. As always and in this series, we’ll share amazing conversations full of thoughtful insights, powerful personal stories, and most importantly real world solutions; all from a holistic perspective. We’ll talk about mindfulness and meditation in your relationships and work life, food and your body, and accomplishing goals with behavioral mindfulness and meditation!

On today’s show, we welcome Sean Greenspan, Head of the Enterprise Business in the Americas at Fabulous. Fabulous was incubated in Duke University’s Behavioral Economics Lab led by Dan Ariely. Fabulous will help you build healthy rituals into your life by employing the same method that elite athletes and successful entrepreneurs use to rise to the top of their games. And now it can take you to the top of yours.

In this episode, we’ll talk about behavioral tools and techniques to help you set and achieve your goals, the importance of having a plan that sets you in motion on your journey, and HOW you’re going to get there. Behavioral change can be difficult for many reasons. It might be due to our desire to stay in our comfort zones. Maybe it’s due to daily habits and rituals that we hang on to. However, being mindful and making behavioral changes, large and small, has the profound power to rewire our brains and build new and healthier habits.

The powerful and positive impacts of meditation and mindfulness are undeniable. Mindfulness and meditation can improve your overall health and greater satisfaction in all areas of life by reducing rumination, reducing stress, reducing anxiety, reducing emotional reactivity, and improving the ability to be more present and in control of your emotions. Finding, learning, and practicing mindfulness is more accessible now more than ever. And we’re here to help with great ideas for incorporating meditation and mindfulness in your life. Join Lucia and Sean on this episode of WellSeekers with Lucia, and Rise and Comeback to Your Best Life Story!

To learn more about about Fabulous, visit: https://www.thefabulous.co

To learn more about about Fabulous for work, visit: https://www.thefabulous.co/work

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Ways to Harness The Life Changing Power of Mindfulness: Even for Those That Think They Can’t!

Tue, 16 Nov 2021 10:00:00 -0400

Welcome back to WellSeekers, as we start a new journey to explore how mindfulness can create more peace and balance in all aspects of your life. In this brand new six part series we’ll share amazing conversations full of thoughtful insights, powerful personal stories, and most importantly real world solutions; all from a holistic perspective. We’ll talk about mindfulness and meditation to help with behavioral change, to alter relationships and work life, and also explore how it can alter your relationship with food and your body.

On today’s show, we are honored and excited to welcome Chris Toulson, Founder of Meditation & Mindfulness. Meditation & Mindfulness’ mission is to help the mental health of people across the world by giving them the tools to find peace within themselves and cope with modern-day stressors. They offer live and recorded meditation and mindfulness talks, meditation courses for apps and websites, personalized courses, and one-on-one guidance.

Chris will join us to discuss the basics of mindfulness, what the difference is between mindfulness and meditation, and how can you can practice both without sitting in silence for an hour. So join us now on this episode of WellSeekers with Lucia, and Find the Keys to Rise and Comeback to Your Best Life Story!

For more information about Meditation & Mindfulness, visit Chris' website: https://meditation.studio

And be sure to follow Chris’ amazing Instagram @mediation_and_mindfulness

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The Power of Fun and Connection in Recovery!

Mon, 10 May 2021 17:16:00 -0300

Welcome back to WellSeekers as we finish our six part series focusing on addiction and recovery. In this series, we’ll share amazing conversations, personal stories, and most importantly solutions; all from a holistic perspective. We’ll not only talk about addiction and treatment, but also topics on how relationships, nutrition, exercise and the power of fun all play into recovery as well for those who struggle and also the ones they love.

On today’s show, we welcome Scott Strode, Founder and Director of The Phoenix. The Phoenix’s mission is to build a sober active community that fuels resilience and harnesses the transformational power of connection so that together we rise, recover, and live. And incorporating more fun in healthy and holistic methods of connecting with yourself and other people is so POWERFUL, especially in recovery! Scott will share his own personal story of rising and coming back in recovery. We also share some great ideas that you and your loved ones can try out for your mind and body. We’ll talk about the amazing activities The Phoenix offers across the United States and possibly in your communities. And we’ll also share some touching stories of the power of fun!

There are a lot of different ways to include fun in recovery. Finding these activities can be scary. Doing them alone or doing them with others can feel uncomfortable. But we’re here to help with great ideas for fun activities that you and your loved ones can enjoy. So join Lucia and Scott now on this episode as we talk about the power of fun and the power of connection in addiction and recovery. Rise and Comeback to a mind and life you love on WellSeekers!

For more information about Scott and The Phoenix, visit https://thephoenix.org

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Policy Change for Addiction Recovery & Treatment

Mon, 19 Apr 2021 18:46:00 -0300

Welcome back to WellSeekers as we continue with part five of our six part series focusing on addiction and recovery. In this series, we’ll share amazing conversations, personal stories, and most importantly solutions; all from a holistic perspective. With the growing number of people and families having experienced addiction, there comes a need for a change in public perspectives and public health responses for greater access to quality care and treatment. On today’s show, we welcome Courtney Hunter, Vice President, State Policy at Shatterproof, where she works to eliminate barriers to addiction treatment access and increase training and education of healthcare professionals. True change can come from policy and we’re here to talk about some of the amazing work that is currently underway, as well as ways you can get involved. Also, Courtney shares her personal family story with addiction, addiction treatment, and recovery that you won’t want to miss. Join Lucia and Courtney now on this episode as we talk about impactful and simple ways to make your voice be heard for policy change at the national, state and local levels. You can rise and you can comeback to a mind and life you love - so join us now on WellSeekers!

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A Personal Story of Rising in Recovery from Addiction: Wendy Adamson Author of “Mother Load” Especially for Women and Moms

Mon, 05 Apr 2021 17:53:00 -0300

Welcome back to WellSeekers as we continue with part four of our six part series focusing on addiction and recovery. In this series, we’ll share amazing conversations, personal stories, and most importantly solutions; all from a holistic perspective. We’ll not only talk about addiction and treatment, but also topics on how relationships, nutrition, exercise and the power of fun all play into recovery as well for those who struggle and also the ones they love. On today’s show, we welcome special guest, Wendy Adamson, author of “Mother Load: A Memoir of Addiction, Gun Violence & Finding a Life of Purpose.” Wendy will share her personal story of addiction and recovery told through her book “Mother Load," that we know can help anyone struggling with addiction and recovery, especially women and mothers. We also talk about the toll and impact addiction can have on a person's life, life of their children and family, and on past, present and future generations and how trauma and shame feed into this vicious cycle. Join Lucia and Wendy now on this episode that shows just how impactful storytelling can be in shattering and breaking free from shame and stigma in addiction and recovery. Rise and Comeback to a mind and life you love on WellSeekers! “Mother Load” is available now on Amazon and her website: https://www.amazon.com/Mother-Load-Addiction-Violence-Finding/dp/1945436247 https://wendyadamson.com

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The Power of Nutrition in Recovery from Addiction

Sun, 21 Mar 2021 22:23:00 -0300

Welcome back to WellSeekers as we continue with part three of our six part series focusing on addiction and recovery. In this series, we’ll share amazing conversations, personal stories, and most importantly solutions; all from a holistic perspective. We’ll not only talk about addiction and treatment, but also topics on how relationships, nutrition, exercise and fun all play into recovery as well for those who struggle and also the ones they love.

On today’s show, we welcome Kelly Miller, Nutritional Therapist and CCAR certified Recovery Coach, as we talk about how nutrition can play a powerful role in recovery from addiction. Kelly shares her own personal story of how she found her passion for helping people in recovery through research and the science of nutrition. We also demystify how proper nutrition can stabilize mood and specifically help with symptoms of Post-Acute-Withdrawal Syndrome (PAWS) that sometimes lead to relapse, and how it can help with healing and realizing freedoms from cravings in recovery from addiction.

Join Lucia and Kelly now as they help you Rise and Comeback to a mind and life you love on WellSeekers!

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Relationships, Family and Recovery From Addiction: Ways to Care for Yourself and the One You Love

Mon, 08 Mar 2021 16:37:00 -0400

Welcome to WellSeekers as we continue with part two of our six part series focusing on addiction and recovery. In this series, we’ll share amazing conversations, personal stories, and most importantly solutions; all from a holistic perspective. We’ll not only talk about addiction and treatment, but also topics such as relationships, nutrition, exercise and fun in recovery, as well as policy and what you can do to make an impact!

On today’s show, we welcome Ipek Aykol, Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, as we turn to the topic of family and personal relationships and how they are impacted by addiction and in recovery. We talk about the different ways addiction can affect the family and the family dynamics, primary relationships, and throughout recovery as well. We’ll help you with some misconceptions and stigmas around addiction and substance use disorders, resources for your loved one, and for yourself as you seek ways to support your loved on before, during and after treatment.

So join us now on WellSeekers with Lucia, where we help you rise and comeback to your best life story, and find your own story of well from the mind down focusing on holistic mental and emotional health.

For more information about Ipek, visit her website https://www.ipekaykol.com

And to get in touch with Ipek email her: info@ipekaykol.com

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Rise & Comeback From Addiction With a New & Innovative Treatment

Mon, 22 Feb 2021 23:50:00 -0400

Welcome back to WellSeekers as we kick off a new six part series focusing on addiction and recovery. We’ll share amazing conversations, personal stories, and most importantly solutions; all from a holistic perspective. We’ll not only talk about addiction and treatment, but also topics such as relationships, nutrition, exercise and fun in recovery. We’ll even talk about policy and what you can do from a policy perspective.

On today’s show, we couldn’t be more honored and excited to welcome Dr. Shelley Halligan, Vice President of Integrated Health Services at Aware Recovery Care. Aware offers an innovative and unique approach in treating addiction. Join Lucia and Shelley for an honest and open conversation about breaking down the barriers to treatment, the stigma around addiction and recovery, and the trauma related to addiction. With a truly unique approach to treatment, Aware Recovery Care is an amazing organization pioneering in-home mental health and substance use disorder treatment. Their philosophy is to help people "Recover Where You Live" with an emphasis on the home or transitional living environment, unique family dynamic, and the broader community around the individual.

Visit https://www.awarerecoverycare.com for more information and join us now on WellSeekers!

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Lucia at Night: The Four Communication Styles and How to Change Yours! Part 2 of 2

Sat, 13 Feb 2021 18:56:00 -0400

On part 1 of communication styles, we talked about the four communication styles, why it’s important, and how to identify your style. Don’t forget to check out that episode! And on today's show, we’re continuing with part 2 of communication styles with Dr. Anna Kress, licensed clinical psychologist, as we talk about some ideas and strategies that you can do to improve your communication and relationship with your partner or loved ones right now!

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Lucia at Night: The Four Communication Styles! Which is Yours? Part 1 of 2

Sat, 13 Feb 2021 18:00:00 -0400

We’re back and just in time for Valentines Day, with a special focus on communication styles! Understanding yours and your partners communication styles can only help you and your partner to communicate more effectively with each other. And good communication skills are essential in improving your personal relationships by helping you to understand others, and to be understood.

On today's show, we welcome Dr. Anna Kress, licensed clinical psychologist, as we help demystify the four different styles of communication, why it’s important to understand their differences, and also to help you identify your communication style and your partner’s communication style.

So which is your communication style? Which communication style is your partner or loved ones? Join us and find out on Lucia at Night, where we focus on relationships with all the important people, places, and things in your life. Also on Lucia at Night, dear friends Krista and Sarah join Lucia as a place to laugh, connect, and learn to love yourself and others more well. Close the door on your day, and light up your night with Lucia at Night!

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Why Moving Matters: Override Your Anxiety in 2020 with These Simple & Real Techniques

Wed, 16 Dec 2020 21:19:00 -0400

COVID has so many people feeling stuck inside limiting connection with others, but also, with our own bodies. We know research shows moving matters for mental health, but how can we do that with COVID, winter and so much against us right now? On today's show we are joined by Marshal Szyndlar the owner of CrossFit Override in Thomaston, CT to help walk us through simple and real ways to find your story of well this holiday season when it comes to moving and loving your body.

We know times are challenging, and we want to help you rise and comeback to loving yourself, others and life more well.

Listen to Lucia and Marshal's conversation now to add more peace, joy and love to your life this holiday season.

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A Real & Honest Conversation on Meditation in 2020: How to Find Peace in Today’s Storm

Mon, 30 Nov 2020 18:01:00 -0400

On today's show, the one and only Swami Varadan is back to help us balance our minds, moods, and spirits as we approach the holiday season in 2020. By now you know that we are firm believers at WellSeekers in meditation as a tool to help alleviate stress, anxiety and depression and there is nobody we trust more than Swami to break down how to stay more peaceful in REAL & AUTHENTIC ways you actually can use.

Join Lucia and Swami for an honest conversation on what is happening right now in all of our lives in 2020, and this holiday season and how meditation is needed now, more than ever. Lastly, Swami will walk us through a powerful year end meditation to help calm you instantly, no matter what you are facing and experiencing right this holiday season

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Quick New Tool for Anxiety Reduction in 2020: Floating!

Mon, 16 Nov 2020 20:19:00 -0400

On today's show Sarah LaTeano, founder of Float 41 a floatation therapy center in West Hartford CT joins Lucia as we talk about an interesting and unique tool that can help with anxiety. That too is called floating. So what is it? What does it feel like? And how can it help you? Well, we’re here to help!

So join Lucia and Sarah now as they answer your questions, and share their experiences and insight on floating to help manage anxiety especially in 2020!

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Tools for Anxiety in 2020: Float Your Way to Freedom!

Mon, 16 Nov 2020 20:19:00 -0400

We’re continuing our series on anxiety in 2020 with an interesting and unique tool called floating. Floating, also known as floatation therapy, and R.E.S.T. (Restricted Environmental Stimulation Therapy) is a process whereby almost all external stimuli is reduced. Floating can provide you with the perfect space for introspection, personal growth, self-awareness, and can help those who might suffer from PTSD and trauma. Floating has also shown to be effective in decreasing the effects of anxiety and depression, as well as increasing calmness, mindfulness, and sense of well-being.

Join Lucia and her guest Sarah LaTeano, founder of Float 41 a floatation therapy center in West Hartford, CT as we explore floatation therapy: what it is, how it works, its many benefits, and how it can help you. Sarah also shares her own story and personal connection with floating, and how floating became an important part of her self-care and personal growth journey.

Are you curious? Do you have questions? Join us now as we answer your questions about floating!

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Attachment Theory: How To Change Your Attachment Style! Part 3 of 3

Thu, 29 Oct 2020 18:40:00 -0300

We are back to wrap up this conversation on Attachment! Attachment theory discusses the emotional bond between two people, and based primarily on early childhood experiences, discusses the way partners express their needs and show up in their relationships. The four main styles are: secure, anxious, avoidant, or disorganized.

So what are these attachment styles and what do they mean? How do you show up and relate to your partner? How does your partner relate to you? Do you ever experience a push/pull and cannot figure out why?

On today's show Dr. Chelsea Page, DHS, LPC, MS joins Lucia as we conclude this three part series on Attachment: What it is, how to identify your style and your partners, and ways to change styles as well. This is a MUST for anyone struggling with relationships, their partner, or wanting to know more about how to find and feel better in love.

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Attachment Theory: What’s Your Attachment Style and Your Partners? Part 2 of 3

Thu, 29 Oct 2020 18:35:00 -0300

We are back and cannot wait to continue this conversation on Attachment! Attachment theory discusses the emotional bond between two people, and based primarily on early childhood experiences, discusses the way partners express their needs and show up in their relationships. The four main styles are: secure, anxious, avoidant, or disorganized.

So what are these attachment styles and what do they mean? How do you show up and relate to your partner? How does your partner relate to you? Do you ever experience a push/pull and cannot figure out why?

On today's show Dr. Chelsea Page, DHS, LPC, MS, is back for part two of a three part series on Attachment: What it is, how to identify your style and your partners, and ways to change styles as well. This is a MUST for anyone struggling with relationships, their partner, or wanting to know more about how to find and feel better in love.

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Anxiety in 2020: Tools and Solutions to Rise & Comeback to a Mind & Life You Will Love

Sun, 25 Oct 2020 21:11:00 -0300

We are back with episode two to talk real and practical ways to help your anxiety in 2020. Last week we discussed what anxiety is and why it is one the rise. This week we are giving you the tools and solutions to manage it.

Mental Health America has reported an almost 400% increase in people reaching out to use their screening tools for anxiety and depression (https://screening.mhanational.org/); and the anxiety that has been created seems to be intensifying and augmenting. So what can we do?

Join Lucia Nazzaro and her guest Sharon Lawrence, LCSW and therapist for therapists, professionals and couples, as we continue this series on Anxiety in 2020: How to Rise & Comeback to A Mind and Life You Love, even in the face of all of this adversity!

For more about Sharon find her on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and Pinterest @MySelahWellness and visit his website https://myselahwellness.com/

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Attachment Theory: What Is It? And How Can It Help Your Relationship?

Mon, 19 Oct 2020 08:59:00 -0300

We are back on and cannot wait to have this conversation on Attachment! Attachment theory discusses the emotional bond between two people, and based primarily on early childhood experiences, discusses the way partners express their needs and show up in their relationships. The four main styles are: secure, anxious, avoidant, or disorganized.

So what are these attachment styles and what do they mean? How do you show up and relate to your partner? How does your partner relate to you? Do you ever experience a push/pull and cannot figure out why?

On today's show Dr. Chelsea Page, DHS, LPC, MS, is back for a three part series on Attachment: What it is, how to identify your style and your partners, and ways to change styles as well. This is a MUST for anyone struggling with relationships, their partner, or wanting to know more about how to find and feel better in love.

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Anxiety in 2020: How to Rise & Comeback to a Mind & Life You Will Love

Mon, 12 Oct 2020 19:36:00 -0300

This year has been challenging on almost every level. Mental Health America has reported an almost 400% increase in people reaching out to use their screening tools for anxiety and depression (https://screening.mhanational.org/); and the anxiety that has been created seems to be intensifying and augmenting. So what can we do?

Join Lucia and her guest Sharon Lawrence, LCSW and therapist for therapists, professionals and couples, as we start on our series on Anxiety in 2020: How to rise & comeback to a mind and life you love, even in the face of all of this adversity! We can't wait to start this conversation!

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The Power of FUN to Rise and Comeback!

Sun, 03 May 2020 15:24:00 -0300

For the first time in history, right now everyone across the world, all together, all at the same time, are living through the coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic. And accessing joy is one of the most important and powerful tools we all have that can help us not only survive in difficult times like these, but also thrive in good times.

On today's show, Dave Raymond, the Original Phillie Phanatic and Key Note Speaker, joins us for an inspiring, personal and fun conversation about positive psychology, his own remarkable journey, and well... FUN! We'll talk about the benefits and biological affects fun, play, and freedom has on your body. Lucia and Dave also share simple and real things you can do right now to access your own happiness and your own power of fun.

So join us now this very special episode with legendary mascot and professional fun expert to reduce stress and anxiety, to live better, happier and healthier for your rise and comeback through these times of challenges and crisis!

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YouTube/DavidRaymond

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Balance Your Mind, Mood, Spirit and Life During These Challenging Times

Sun, 26 Apr 2020 16:30:00 -0300

On today's show, meditation guru, Swami Varadan is back to help us balance our minds, moods, spirits and lives during this challenging time! We’re a big believer in the power of meditation and intentions, and something can be extremely helpful especially right now. Swami will talk about his personal meditation techniques he is using, his suggestions for all of us, and walks us through a powerful two minute meditation to help calm you instantly, no matter what you are facing and experiencing right now, and through the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

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The Food and Mood Connection During These Challenging Times

Sun, 19 Apr 2020 16:44:00 -0300

So often, many of us turn to food to help us cope through tough and challenging times. On today’s show, we welcome back Rachel Molenda, Intuitive Eating Nutritionist and Certified Holistic Nutritionist (CNP), to help us better understand the connection between our food choices and our mental and emotional health, especially during these unchartered times of uncertainty, rapid change, stress, and anxiety. We’ll share our own experiences as well as real and simple things you can do during these time of crisis.

We hope you’re finding this Coping Through Crisis series full of helpful and useful information, care and compassion, and also familiar voices from our experts and friends of the show. We are all in this together and we are here for you. So join us now as we dive into the food and mood connection and help you form a better relationship with yourself, others & life!

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Lucia at Night: Navigating Relationships, Closeness and Intimacy Through These Challenging Times

Mon, 13 Apr 2020 12:13:00 -0300

On this very special edition of Lucia at Night, Lucia welcomes back Dr. Chelsea Page, therapist, psychotherapist, and online coach as we help you through the reality and impact that the coronavirus has had on our relationships with ourselves, partners, and loved ones. Some of us might be sharing more space with our partners and loved ones, while some of us are feeling isolated more than ever. We also talk about real solutions of what you can do to help navigate these challenging times. Lucia is also joined (virtually) by her crew, where they get close and personal about how their interactions with loved ones has changed due to social distancing.

As part of our Coping Through Crisis series, you won’t want to miss this special show on how you can laugh, connect, love yourself and others more well, even in these unprecedented times of social distancing and also close quarters!

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Nourishing Yourself Through Challenging Times

Sun, 05 Apr 2020 20:18:00 -0300

On today's show, we welcome back Dr. Danica Harris, Professor and Therapist in Dallas, TX who co-owns Empowered Healing Dallas, a private practice where she provides trauma-informed therapy using an interpersonal and attachment based approach. Join Lucia and Dr. Danica for a real and honest conversation about how COVID-19 is effecting us emotionally and mentally. They share their own thoughts and experiences, and what they are personally doing to adjust. Lucia and Dr. Danica also talk about what you might be experiencing, and offer some solutions of what we can do to cope through crisis as our lives might look and feel vastly different now as we go through this worldwide health pandemic together. We will rise and comeback through this together!

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Depression and Anxiety in Men: It Might Not Look Like What You Think

Sun, 08 Mar 2020 16:49:00 -0300

On today's show, Lucia welcomes back guest Pete Perrotta, MS, LPC, LADC, as we talk about depression and anxiety in men, the signs and symptoms some of which might not be so obvious, how it might look different in men versus women, and ways to help our male loved ones filled with love, understanding, compassion and kindness.

So join the conversation now as we dive into the stories and solutions to help you and our loved ones rise and come back from anxiety and depression!

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Lucia at Night: Living More Stress Free at Home with Special Guest Mary Joyner

Mon, 02 Mar 2020 07:51:00 -0400

On today's show, we’re helping you close the door on your day and light up your night by helping you be less stressed out, anxious and depressed in spite of what is happening at home. We're excited to welcome back special guest and good friend, Mary Joyner! Mary is the Founder & CEO of Flo-Jo Forever and daughter of fastest woman on earth, Florence Griffith Joyner. Mary is also a mother, artist, designer, athlete, and professional recording artist and she is sharing with us how she handles stress and the amazing lessons her mom taught her on dealing with stress under tremendous pressure!!! Mary also shares with us about her brand new company Flo-Jo Forever that honers her mom.

Also, Lucia and her crew gets personal on de-stressing at home, the importance of fun, dating on dating apps, favorite tv shows, and home security??! So close the door on your day and light up your night, with connection, care and love on the latest episode of Lucia at Night!

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Hope and Solutions for Millennial Anxiety and Depression

Sun, 23 Feb 2020 18:49:00 -0400

There’s something happening with the state of mental health in young adults and millennials and it’s not exactly headed in a positive direction. Depression and “deaths of despair” are on the rise across the nation and many millennials have reported feelings of loneliness, stress around money, and workplace burnout.

On todays show, Lucia is joined by special guest Sara Kuburic, “The Millennial Therapist” and Canadian Certified Counsellor (C.C.C.), as we dive into the state of mental wellness in the young adult millennial population, unique challenges and pressures facing millennials today, and we’ll also talk solutions and how we can help this generation deal with depression and anxiety. So join the conversation now as we dive into the stories and solutions to help you rise and come back from anxiety and depression!

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The Food and Mood Connection and How to Eat Your Way to Bright and Well!

Sun, 16 Feb 2020 16:18:00 -0400

According to a study on brain behavior and immunity, a diet rich in processed foods can affect you not only physically, but can have side affects on mental health and wellbeing. What we put in your bodies can contribute to depression and anxiety, and effect our mood. Why? On today show we will find out!

Join Lucia and her guest Lindsey Smith, (aka the Food Mood Girl,) as they talk about the importance and connection between food and mood. Lindsey is a nationally recognized author, certified holistic health coach, speaker, and blogger. Join the conversation as we talk about why gut health is so important for our minds and moods, the science behind it, and some delicious recipes you can take with you that can reduce anxiety and stress, and feel better to live brightly and well!

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Lucia at Night: Re-Ignite the Flame in Your Romance When You’re Feeling Stuck

Sun, 09 Feb 2020 15:58:00 -0400

There comes times in every long term relationships where the romantic flames can feel like it’s been brighter; where your relationship can feel stuck, stale and stagnant. Not to worry. We’re here to help!

On today’s show, Lucia is joined by special guest Dr. Chelsea Page, a therapist, licensed professional counselor and registered psychotherapist, as we help you with relationship stagnation. We’ll talk about how to identify the signs of stagnation, creative and different ideas you can do, and why these ideas and being intentional in your mindset can work for you in re-igniting that flame in your romance!

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Real Hope for Burned Out Caregivers

Sun, 02 Feb 2020 13:55:00 -0400

We’re kicking off our next six week series, which is all about stress, depression and anxiety. And today’s show is dedicated to caregivers. Caregivers are often faced with greater demands on their bodies, minds and emotions that they tend to neglect their own health and wellbeing. This can then lead to fatigue, hopelessness and physical, emotional and mental exhaustion. This is frequently known as caregiver burnout.

Are you a caregiver? A caregiver is not only reserved for professionals like therapist, doctors, nurses, teachers, and police officers. They are also moms and dads, those caring for elders, parents, someone with a eating disorder, a substance abuse disorder, an addiction, or a chronic illness like cancer or an autoimmune disorder.

So what causes caregiver burnout? How can you spot the symptoms of caregiver burnout? What can you do to take better care of yourself and other caregivers alike? So many question. And we have answers! Join us on today’s show as Lucia welcomes guest Sharon Lawrence, Therapist for Therapists and Professionals, LCSW and Certified Life Coach, for a real and hopeful conversation on caregiver burnout. With real talk, tools and experts, WellSeekers with Lucia is here help you find ways to love yourself & others more well!

For more about Sharon Lawrence, visit her website myselahwellness.com

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Lucia at Night: How to Nourish Yourself Well After a Break-Up or Divorce

Sun, 15 Dec 2019 19:12:00 -0400

Divorce and break-ups have the power to challenge our foundations and can cause major stress and the feeling of loneliness and loss. That transitional time is instrumental to incorporate positive coping skills, stress reduction, and ways to treat yourself well in order to heal get back on your feet. So how can we nourish ourselves after a break-up or divorce? And how can you come out the other side stronger and more resilient than before?

On today's show, we are de-stressing and de-compressing from the anxiety of it all and offering you a safe, informative and fun look into self-care and life after a break up. Lucia and her crew will share their own experiences with break-ups and loss, and welcome guest Dr. Anna Kress, clinical psychologist, to the show to help us navigate it all.

Close the door on your day and bring some light, care and love into your night on the latest episode of Lucia at Night!

For more about Dr. Anna visit her website: drannakress.com

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Keep Your Energy Merry & Bright This Holiday Season: Real Life Ways to Find & Feel Well

Sun, 08 Dec 2019 14:04:00 -0400

The holidays can drain our energy (and life in general). So how can we keep our energy merry and bright this holiday season? On today's show we talk energy healing techniques like Reiki. The word Reiki come from the Japanese words “rei” which means universal life and “ki” which mean energy. So Reiki is a type of universal life energy healing technique. How does Reiki works and how it may help you too?

Join Lucia and Reiki Master Cathy Freschi as they talk about the benefits of Reiki, what you might experience in a Reiki session, how it works, and how it may be able to help you restore and balance your energy this holiday season.

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Real Ways to Balance Your Mind, Mood and Holiday Spirit in 3 Minutes or Less!

Sun, 01 Dec 2019 17:55:00 -0400

The holidays are a stressful time, if you have listened to our series so far, so know all the stats on how and why we get burned out during this joyful season.

On today's show, meditation guru, Swami Varadan is back to help us balance our minds, moods, spirits and lives just in time for the holidays! Swami will talk about his latest meditation technique and walk us through a powerful few minute meditation to help calm you instantly!

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Holiday Food Favorites & Tricks to Balance Your Mind, Body and Life

Mon, 25 Nov 2019 12:32:00 -0400

The holidays are a tricky time of year. Some reports estimate people gain between 7-10 pounds, other's between 1-2 pounds. We all love holiday food, but imagine if there was a way to enjoy the foods of the season and still feel good? On today's show we are talking to Emily Manuel, Certified Holistic Nutritionist, about simple and real ways to create and enjoy foods this holiday season that fuel our minds, moods and lives and how to enjoy our favorite treats without going overboard.

Join Lucia and Emily as they help guide you to your own story of well this holiday season!

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Lucia at Night: Feel More Connected This Holiday Season!

Wed, 20 Nov 2019 22:56:00 -0400

On today’s show, Pete Perrotta, Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LADC joins Lucia at Night to talk about ways to approach this Holiday season in a more connected and loving way, and the meaning of family. Also joining in studio are friends Sarah and Krista where we talk nicknames, favorite holiday music and movies, cookies, and so much more!

So watch and listen to today’s show and de-stress from your day, and form stronger relationships with the people, places and things that you love; all in an informative, fun and intimate conversation. A treat and retreat for your day, Lucia at Night is going to help close the door on your day and light up your night.

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When the Holidays Hurt: How to Handle Stress, Anxiety & Give Yourself Permission to Enjoy the Season

Sun, 17 Nov 2019 19:57:00 -0400

The holiday season is suppose to be one that reminds us to stop and let in the peace, joy and love that surrounds us daily. In reality, over 80% of people in a recent survey reported feeling stress and anxiety around the holidays. So what if this this time of holiday bliss, really brings up hurts from the past, family dysfunction and a list a mile long to accomplish? How can we enjoy our holidays and rise and comeback to the place of joy we crave in spite of what transpires around us or creep sin from our past?

On this episode Lucia is joined by Dr. Danica Harris to talk about ways to enjoy your holiday season and diminish stress and anxiety in real and practical ways. Join Lucia and Danica as they kick off our 6 part series to help guide you and stand by your side this holiday season!

For more on Danica follow her on Instagram @theempoweredtherapist and on her site: empoweredhealingdallas.com

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Lucia at Night: Talking Love, Life, Music and Blended Families

Sun, 27 Oct 2019 13:12:00 -0300

Welcome to Lucia At Night! Lucia At Night is finally here and we could not be more excited.

A treat and retreat for your day, Lucia at Night is a monthly addition to our show WellSeekers with Lucia to help focus on relationships with the people, places and things that you love in an informative and, fun and intimate environment. Helping you de-stress from your day and connect to what you love - We are going to help close the door on your day and light up your night.

Launching today, we are talking about what LAN (Lucia At Night) is all about and what you can expect, as well as welcoming a special guest and good friend of mine, Naja Hall. Naja Hall is a Family Life Coach specializing in helping blend families, and is taking time out of her hectic schedule to spend her night with us. She'll offer professional and personal experience on transitioning into dating or committing to someone who has a family you are blending into, or possibly blending someone into your family. Lucia and Naja are talking love, life, music and so much more.

So get connected with Lucia and the Night, Tribe, as we bring some light, laughter and love to your life, but most importantly - your night.

To learn more about blended families, you can reach out to Naja at NajaHall.com.

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The Keys to Prevention of Eating Related Issues

Mon, 21 Oct 2019 10:03:00 -0300

On today's show, Michelle Pierce MA, LMHC, RYT, Lead Clinician & Director of Clinical Programming for MEDA in Newton, MA joins us to talk about prevention of eating related issues and what we can all do to help reduce the prevalence of eating disorders. (Meda:www.medainc.org)

Every 62 minutes a person dies from an eating disorder, where eating disorders are the number one leading cause of mental health related deaths. Some possible factors, explored and discussed in today's show, include untrue and unhealthy beliefs, and pressures of unrealistic expectations with our relationships and judgments with our bodies, and with food. Additionally there may be inappropriate association of these beliefs and pressures to self worth and self identity, as we are told from social media, diet culture, and even our own narratives.

So how can we make an impact to help prevent this in our own lives, our loved ones lives, and culturally? Through our need to connect, and need to support. Through education, conversation and relationships. Find our more, and join the conversation with Lucia and Michelle now on WellSeekers.

To learn more about prevention of eating related issues, you can reach out to Michelle on social media @recoverwithMEDA.

WellSeekers is great for mental health, holistic well being, stress, anxiety, self care, relationships, healing, growing, connecting, love, and life.

Help for Kids with Eating Related Issues

Mon, 14 Oct 2019 11:11:00 -0300

According to the American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry, Eating disorders in young men and women are on the rise (Source: www.aacap.org/AACAP/Families_and…Disorders-002.aspx). In the United States alone, as many as 10% of females are reported to suffer from a clinical eating disorder. When you consider non-reports, males and eating related issues like binge eating, the number can be much more significant. So how do we know if our child is struggling with an eating related issues? How do we talk to them and how do we find help?

On today's show, Michelle Felton, LMHC, CEDS, is back. Michelle is the Clinical Director of Laurel Hill in Medford, MA and has her own private practice as well. Join Lucia and Michelle as they talk about eating disorders, how they present in kids and how today's current landscape contributes to the issue. They also will talk about signs, symptoms and hope for those struggling.

Lucia will also take on some healthy coping tools that can help with anxiety and stress as well as continues the conversation on why food and body image still plays such a large role in society for women especially.

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WellSeekers is great for mental health, holistic well being, stress, anxiety, self care, relationships, healing, growing, connecting, love, and life.

Hope & Healing for Athletes with Eating Disorders

Mon, 07 Oct 2019 14:46:00 -0300

Men, adolescents, athletes and so many other populations are never considered to struggle with eating related issues, but the facts are - THEY DO! So what does it look like when different populations have eating related issues and how can we help?

On today's show Lucia and guest Michelle Felton, LMHC, CEDS joins us to talk about athletes and other populations who may be struggling, how we can help and the hope that exists.

If you or anyone you know struggles with body image, eating related issues, or an eating disorder we encourage you to listen and to share today's show.

WellSeekers is great for mental health, holistic well being, stress, anxiety, self care, relationships, healing, growing, connecting, love, and life.

Get Help for a Loved One with an Eating Related Issue: How to Help Take Care of Them & You!

Sun, 29 Sep 2019 18:43:00 -0300

Eating related issues are a part of almost everyone's lives in some way.

According to statistics (anad.org/education-and-awaren…isorders-statistics/), at least 30 million people of all ages and of all genders suffer from a clinical eating disorder, with estimates much higher for those that go unreported. Even more shocking is the every 62 minutes, at least one person passes away as a direct result of an eating disorder & that eating disorders have the highest mortality rate of ANY mental illness.

On today's show, Kelly McAdams, MSW, LICSW and New England Regional Outreach Manager at Monte Nido & Affiliates, joins us to talk about how we can talk to a loved one who we may think has some sort of eating related issues.

One of the biggest things that can aid in someones struggling with an eating related issues, is prevention, so what can we say if we think someone around us is struggling? No matter how far down the line they are in their struggle, Kelly will help give us some resources to talk to our loved ones as well as ways to take care of ourselves along the way.

Don't miss this critical episode below and for more on treatment resources make sure to check out Monte Nido & Affiliates (www.montenido.com/)

WellSeekers is great for mental health, holistic well being, stress, anxiety, self care, relationships, healing, growing, connecting, love, and life.

Rise & Comeback to a Relationship w/Your Body & Food That You Love: One Woman’s Journey of Hope

Mon, 23 Sep 2019 15:42:00 -0300

Have you ever struggled with an eating related issues? What about body image? If you have you're not alone.

Eating related issues can range from issues with body image, self confidence, obsession over caloric intake to a clinical diagnosis of anorexia, bulimia, or binge eating. Wherever you are with food and your body, today's show is a MUST listen if you have ever struggled with body image or food related issues.

Join Lucia and former professional dancer, turned professional makeup artist, Campbell Ritchie as she shares her experience of finding her own story of well with food and how she had to rise and come back from an eating related issue that nearly took her life.

If you or anybody you know struggles with food, body image, or self confidence - this show is a MUST listen.

WellSeekers is great for mental health, holistic well being, stress, anxiety, self care, relationships, healing, growing, connecting, love, and life.

Lucia at Night Sneak Peak

Mon, 23 Sep 2019 15:13:00 -0300

Close the door on your day and light up your night with love, connection, laughter and hope on Lucia At Night.

While we prep for our show - we hope you'll join us for a sneak peak below with Lucia on what you can expect! We cant wait to spend our nights with you!

WellSeekers is great for mental health, holistic well being, stress, anxiety, self care, relationships, healing, growing, connecting, love, and life.

Break Up With Dieting Culture FOR GOOD & Finally Eat Like You Love Yourself

Mon, 16 Sep 2019 12:54:00 -0300

We are so excited to be back with Season #3 of WellSeekers focused on rising and coming back from whatever life throws your way - using a holistic approach from the mind down!

Our first 6 weeks are dedicated to falling back into a better relationship with food. Over the course of the next few weeks we will look at prevention, treatment, personal stories and solutions for overcoming eating related issues to remind you that you can always RISE & COMEBACK to a place of well, happiness and peace with FOOD & LIFE!

Life has gotten so fake, hasn't it? Fake professionals, fake pictures, fake news and we want to keep this totally honest and REAL! To kick off our series we are having a REAL and HONEST conversation about what diet culture is, how we can break free from it, and what feeding your body well really means today!

This week's guest Rachel Molenda, Certified Holistic Nutritionist (CNP) and Disordered & Emotional Eating Coach based in Toronto, Canada joins us to talk about breaking up with diet culture and feeding yourself well to help you find your story of well. How? Click below and find out how and make sure to subscribe to our show to get the latest episode each week!

WellSeekers is great for mental health, holistic well being, stress, anxiety, self care, relationships, healing, growing, connecting, love, and life.

MUST Know Self-care to Revive Your Mind & Life for Summer

Tue, 21 May 2019 08:59:00 -0300

Americans spend over $143,000 EACH on self-care methods in a lifetime, to help de-stress, but some of the best and most effective ways to take care of ourselves can be done with spending nothing. As summer approaches, MORE stress can be added, especially if you have kids at home. (www.marketwatch.com/story/this-is-h…year-2018-08-06)

On today's show, we are bringing you simple and practical ways to take care of yourself and revive your mind, life and holistic health in time for summer. Join Lucia and guest, Megan, Clinical Psychologist (in training), and a fully accredited Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist. Megan has worked with a wide range of mental health conditions and people of all ages. She, like Lucia, is an advocate for holistic health and self-love and offers us some ways to find joy and self-love this summer regardless of our circumstances.

WellSeekers is great for mental health, holistic well being, stress, anxiety, self care, relationships, healing, growing, connecting, love, and life.

Real Life Ways to Break Up With Dieting & Accept Your Body NOW!

Tue, 14 May 2019 09:13:00 -0300

A recent survey said that 97% of women will be cruel to their body today and that some women tell themselves a negative story about themselves over 100 times a day. (www.glamour.com/story/shocking-bo…heir-bodies-today)

As we head into summer, we are helping you revive your mind and body acceptance with these real and practical ways.

Join me and guest Rachel Molenda, Toronto-based Certified Holistic Nutritionist (CNP), Disordered & Emotional Eating Coach and the Host of the Fill Your Cup Podcast who helps women heal their relationship with food and their body to ultimately find their food freedom and break up with dieting for good. Rachel and I will tackle how we can all break up with dieting for good, get to the root cause of why we use food as more than fuel and love and cherish our bodies just in time for summer.

How do you feel about your body? Do you accept it fully? Lets us know below!

WellSeekers is great for mental health, holistic well being, stress, anxiety, self care, relationships, healing, growing, connecting, love, and life.

Real & Practical Ways to Revive Your Skin & Mental Health Right Now!

Mon, 06 May 2019 17:35:00 -0300

According to the American Academy of Dermatology over 85 Million Americans suffer from a skin disease(www.allure.com/story/report-find…gh-rate-americans). With skin issues on the rise, the APA has identified a link between mental health and skin issues, citing that both stress and mental health conditions can cause skin issues, and reversely, skin issues can cause stress and anxiety.

As summer approaches we want to help you revive your skin and reduce stress to help your mind, body and spirit soar.

On today's show join me and my guest Christina Edwards, owner of Oasis European Skin Care, to give real and practical ways to revive your skin and mental health just in time for the sunshine.

Check it out below & leave all your questions and comments for us here or email us at hello@wellseekers.com.

Happy Revival Seekers!

xoxo Lucia

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Have a Life Transformation You Have ALWAYS Wanted to Make? The SIMPLE & REAL Way to do it NOW!

Mon, 29 Apr 2019 12:15:00 -0300

Summer is a time, much like the New Year, that people set goals to change their mind and life. Making a life transformation can be a daunting task that can cause most of us to stay stuck in patterns that don't bring us to the happy and well life we crave.

How do we make changes? How can you make a life transformation that doesn't seems overwhelming? We want to help!

Join me and my guest John Webster. After serving in the United States Army, John has been an entrepreneur for the past 20 years, ranging from online mail order businesses to retail store fronts. Going through a cluster of character building experiences (including PTSD, divorce, and bankruptcy,) he has been able to transform these weaknesses into strengths and help others through life transformation coaching and professional speaking.

Join us now as we journey together to HAPPY & WELL from the mind down!

xoxo Lucia

WellSeekers is great for mental health, holistic well being, stress, anxiety, self care, relationships, healing, growing, connecting, love, and life.

TOP WAYS TO REVIVE YOUR MIND & SPIRIT FOR SUMMER

Mon, 22 Apr 2019 19:03:00 -0300

This week we are kicking off or next series on WellSeekers to help revive our minds, moods and lives for summer.

I was surprised to find out that there are actually many reasons we need to especially nourish our minds and spirits in the summer and think you will be SHOCKED to hear some of them as well.

I know for myself this has been a hard winter for my mind and body, so as we head into summer, I am thrilled to take the next six weeks with you to seek, find and try ways to revive my mind, spirit, body and life to be my best self, for my own peace of minds and to better serve others.

On today's show join Lucia & Meditation Guru Swami Varadan as they discuss the difference in meditation practices for the summer and the best ways to create the mind, spirit and life you want for the summer.

Come on the journey to find your HAPPY & WELL NOW!

You won't want to miss this one:)

xoxo Lucia

WellSeekers is great for mental health, holistic well being, stress, anxiety, self care, relationships, healing, growing, connecting, love, and life.

Top 3 Ways to Combat Mental Health Side Effects of Chronic Illness

Tue, 26 Mar 2019 10:23:00 -0300

According to research, people who have chronic illnesses are twice as likely to suffer from depression as healthy counter parts. (Source: theoakstreatment.com/blog/chronic-i…mental-health/)

On today's show, Lucia is joined by Dr. Danica Harris to talk about ways to combat mental health side effects from having a chronic illness. Danica is a therapist in Dallas, TX who co-owns Empowered Healing Dallas, a private practice where she provides trauma-informed therapy using an interpersonal and attachment based approach. She also works as a Clinical Professor at Texas Woman’s University, in the Counseling Psychology Program. She is deeply invested in social justice efforts and destigmatizing mental health treatment, and utilizes her Instagram platform, @theempoweredtherapist to provide education and support to the broader community.

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The ONE Lifestyle Method You Should Know to PREVENT & TREAT Chronic Illness

Mon, 18 Mar 2019 23:24:00 -0300

According to The Ayurveda Institute, "Ayurveda is considered by many scholars to be the oldest healing science." It takes the approach that in order to have holistic health and to prevent and treat chronic disease, you follow something called the Ayurveda method, but what is that method and how can it help prevent and treat illness?

Join Lucia and guest Maggie Durbas, founder of Journey of Yoga in Simsbury, CT. Maggie's goal is to inspire health and happiness through the practice of yoga. She is also a certified Reiki Master completed her Ayurveda Health Counselor training at the Himalayan Institute and is certified with the National Ayurveda Medical Association.

Lucia and Maggie will walk us through this lifestyle technique, what it is and how it can help you!

WellSeekers is great for mental health, holistic well being, stress, anxiety, self care, relationships, healing, growing, connecting, love, and life.

The Nutrition Info EVERYONE with an Autoimmune Condition Should Hear!

Mon, 04 Mar 2019 16:52:00 -0400

According to the American Autoimmune Association, approximately 50 million Americans, 20 percent of the population, suffers from an autoimmune disorder. Having personally dealt with numerous autoimmune issues, I know the daily struggles those with this chronic illness face.

On today's show guest, Kristin Tsorotes, nutritionist and wellness expert joins us to take about simple, real and everyday ways we can use nutrition to help aid in coping and thriving in the face of autoimmune issues.

Join Lucia and Kristin and they help you find ways to live happy and well!

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Simple & Real Life Ways to Diminish Your CHRONIC PAIN!

Mon, 25 Feb 2019 13:55:00 -0400

With over 50% of the United States population suffering from chronic pain, we are taking on simple, real and everyday ways to help diminish your pain.

On today's show Lucia joins guest, Dan Rich, owner of LvL Up Coach, who specializes in working with clientele 1:1 to educate, empower, and develop lifestyle changes using nutrition and fitness as tools. His passion is to help others succeed in any facet of life he can help with. Join Lucia and Dan as they talk about nutrition, supplements and lifestyle management tools that combat chronic pain. If you or anybody you love suffers from chronic pain, this is a MUST LISTEN show!

Join us now and leave your questions and comments below for Lucia and Dan!

Difficult Co-workers or Boss? Real Simple Ways to Get Happy at Work Now!

Mon, 04 Feb 2019 18:01:00 -0400

Trouble with co-workers or your boss? According to research, you are not alone. Over 60% of Americans have witnessed some form of workplace abuse or experienced it themselves. Another 50% of us have some difficulty at work with co-workers. So what do you do when you are in a difficult work situation, and can't change your situation?

Join Lucia & Guest Peter Perrotta, MS, LPC, LADC, as they share their own experiences with workplace troubles and some REAL & SIMPLE WAYS to journey to Happy & Well at work, regardless of the people that surround you!

Get Fit While You Work? Balance Work, Life & Exercise? It IS Possible. Find Out How NOW!

Mon, 28 Jan 2019 17:29:00 -0400

Research says that over 75% of Americans want to be in shape, but only 31% of people work out on a regular basis. Why? Many of us think we don't have the time and resources to actually get fit! The reality is, we are wrong.

Working out can improve your body, but also reduces stress, anxiety and increases mental health. The benefits of working out on regular basis are undeniable. So how can we make working out actually happen in our real lives with so little time?

Join Lucia & guest, Matt Vaccarelli from Axios Training and Performance to find out how YOU can balance work, life and exercise. Matt will give us REAL & SIMPLE ways you can actually workout regardless of your time and resources. Matt will also share part of his personal story of how and why fitness is so important in his own life.

So join us now and learn how to live your best life as we journey together to HAPPY & WELL!

WANT THE CAREER OF YOUR DREAMS? Find out how one man did it & you can too!

Mon, 21 Jan 2019 20:00:00 -0400

Want to make a BOLD career move? How about just be HAPPY & WELL in what you are doing? With over 70% of us unhappy in our jobs, we all need some help in the road ahead!

This week we talk to one man who took the risk of a lifetime and went from a high powered job to starting the company of his dreams & never looked back!

How did he do it & how can you too?

Listen NOW as Lucia is joined by special guest & good friend, Isaiah Moskowitz, founder and CEO of LTI Business Solutions, a creatively driven marketing and advertising agency based in Boston.

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Get Zen @Work in 3mins or less? Find Out More About One Man’s Journey & How You Can Get Happy Too!

Tue, 15 Jan 2019 09:25:00 -0400

I promise myself almost every morning that I'll meditate and if I'm being honest, it's only 50% of the time that I hold true to that promise.

Once I walk out the for or get into my day, I forget about my meditation practice until I am stressed out and forced to take a time out, but what if it didn't have to be that way?

The good news is, it doesn't! Research actually shows that if you are trying to establish a meditation routine, one of the best places to do it is actually at a work, and the results are a happier and more zen state.

So how can you get Zen? And why do you want to add this 3 min practice to your life? Find out now as Lucia is joined meditation guru Swami Varadan. Swami and Lucia will share their own personal experiences with meditation at work, how and why you may want to give it a try, and the result that will lead to a happier and healthier work life!

Thrive in Mind,Body & Spirit At Work? One Woman’s Journey & How You Can Do The Same!

Tue, 08 Jan 2019 10:50:00 -0400

Work is stressful. Regardless of what you do, 1 in 8 people report being stressed while at their job. So what can you do to THRIVE in mind and body and enjoy your day at the office? On today's show, we have the Founder of Mind5 Training, Roelien Luijt, to help all of us thrive under work pressure and live our best life in the new year!

Join Lucia as she dives into simple and real life solutions on living your work life well and shares her own personal struggles as well as well as Roelien's story of her journey to a healthy mind, body and spirit in life and work!

Also, stayed tuned for a BIG announcement this week on Mind5 & WellSeekers coming together to help you grow in happiness and health in 2019!

Find out more about Mind5 Training at mind5training.nl/

How To Spot & Handle a Narcissist This Holiday Season!

Tue, 11 Dec 2018 00:20:00 -0400

Families come with all sorts of dysfunction, but one pervasive issue plaguing families are individuals with Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD). Individuals who are truly narcissist can cause great tense and strife in families and leave use confused by their actions and sometimes our own.

So what is NPD? Does a family member, friend or significant other have this issue? On today's show Lucia talks about simple ways to spot the disorder and what to do if you know someone in your life who suffers from it as well.

She is joined by Family Life Coach and Blended and Black Founder, Naja Hall, as they discuss this issue plaguing families, especially at the holiday time!

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Busting Holiday Stress & Anxiety With These SIMPLE & EASY METHODS

Sun, 02 Dec 2018 18:48:00 -0400

On today's show Kelly McAdams, LICSW, joins us with some SIMPLE & REAL LIFE WAYS to bust stress & anxiety this holiday season regardless of where it comes from.

What is stress versus anxiety? And how can you take them both head on to enjoy where you are regardless on your circumstances? We know what the holidays are suppose to be about, but so often we let that pass us by because of stress and anxiety. Find out how to make this year your best and brightest holiday season yet!

Join us NOW to find out more!

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Mary Joyner, Artist & Founder of Flo-Jo Forever: ONE Special Way To Bring Wellness To Your Life!

Tue, 27 Nov 2018 20:20:00 -0400

On today's show we have a WellSeeker's special guest and good friend of Lucia's, Mary Joyner! Mary is an accomplished musician, business woman and daughter of the fastest woman in our nation's history, Flo Jo.

Listen as Mary share's with us one of the main things that has helped guide her wellness journey and can guide yours as well! Mary will also share more on her music and the wellness focused company she is starting in honor of her mom.

Learn more about her journey and the tools YOU CAN USE that are #simple #easy and #real to help you grow, heal and thrive in your head, heart and home!

Follow Mary at the links below:
Facebook: www.Facebook.com/MJOYMusic
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Simple & Easy Ways to Rest Well TONIGHT

Mon, 12 Nov 2018 19:09:00 -0400

Having good sleep hygiene is key for so many aspects of your mental, emotional and physical life. From reducing anxiety, to your risk for a heart attack and so much more, find out WHY you not only should get a good nights sleep, but NEED a good nights sleep.

With over 68% (Source) of us not sleeping well, today's show is essential to helping us all rest well in simple, easy, accessible and natural ways.

Join Lucia and her good friend and wholistic body worker, Jen Thompson, as they talk about the essential's of why we all need to rest well, how you can rest well tonight & tips and ways Lucia sleeps well herself.

Source: www.consumerreports.org/sleep/why-ame…s-cant-sleep/

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This Food Related Disease Could Be Making You Depressed, Anxious & Fatigued

Mon, 29 Oct 2018 21:02:00 -0300

Could you have this FOOD related disease that may be causing you to feel anxious, depressed and fatigued? This autoimmune disorder affects 1 in 133 people and you could be one of them.*

Listen now as we talk about the food related disease you may have that could be causing you to feel not yourself in body, mind and spirit. Join us as we talk about SIMPLE & REAL stories and solutions for treatment and the foods you can eat to support you and loved ones who are afflicted.

*source: www.cureceliacdisease.org/wp-content/u…sFigures.pdf

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Top REAL LIFE Ways to Prevent Eating Related Issues

Mon, 22 Oct 2018 22:48:00 -0300

Eating disorders are a complex illness with many different causes that we will dive into on today's show. Between the estimated numbers of those suffering from anorexia and bulimia, (10-15 million,) to the staggering number of those that suffer from overeating and obesity (an estimated 60-65% of the US population,) almost all of us have some sort of issue with body image, food and the emotional and psychological distress that come with having eating related issues.

On today's show we will discuss with Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Jillian Dominick, SIMPLE & REAL ways that we can prevent eating related issues in our lives and the lives of the ones we love. If you or someone you love suffers from an eating related issue already, we will give you some tips to cope with that as well.

So join us, as we seek and find ways to help prevent eating related issues and develop a better relationship with ourselves and food!

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WellSeekers with Lucia Season 2 is HERE!

Tue, 16 Oct 2018 21:57:00 -0300

Welcome to Season #2 of the Seekerhood!

What is WellSeekers all about and how can it help you grow? Take a listen to our first episode back, explaining where WellSeekers came from and how it can help you live your best life through game changing conversations, stories and solutions. From expert guests, to personal stories, health and social issues expert and journalist, Lucia Nazzaro, will introduce you to SIMPLE & REAL LIFE stories and solutions that can help guide you to a life well lived.

Starting from the mind down, we will take on each topic with all 6 dimensions of health in mind and introduce topics about culture, connection and what it really means to live life well in mind, body, heart and soul.

We all have limited time and resources, but we all want to live life well - find out how you can do that now on WELLSEEKERS!

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Nervous for Back To School? Ways to Ease Anxiety in Your Child & Teen!

Mon, 13 Aug 2018 19:42:00 -0300

As your kids head back to school, regardless of the age, nerves and anxiety can run high. On this weeks show, join Lucia as she speaks to, Licensed Independent Clinical Social Work, Kelly McAdams, on SIMPLE & REAL LIFE ways to help ease some of your child's anxiety, find out what types they could be experiencing and ways you can help.

With an estimated 1 in 5 teens, experiencing anxiety and 1 in 8 children* in their lifetime, today's show is a must listen show as school approaches!

Listen Now Below AND keep reading for additional resources below!

(*Source ADAA)

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NO CURE: One Woman’s Journey Through & Towards Finding The Secret to Life!

Mon, 06 Aug 2018 18:24:00 -0300

According to the Susan G. Komen Foundation, Metastatic breast cancer, also known as stage IV cancer, is not a specific type of breast cancer, but rather the most advanced stage of breast cancer that has spread to other organs in the patients body. It is also known as the least understood type of cancer and has no cure.

On today's show we speak to Krista Lawrence, a mom, friend, fierce advocate and person living with stage IV Metastatic breast cancer. Krista will share with us more about this uncured disease, why we understand so little and how through this adversity she uncovered her own secret to life.

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The Massage Technique You Don’t Know & NEED To: For Chronic Pain & Emotional Distress

Mon, 30 Jul 2018 19:13:00 -0300

We all know that massage can help reduce physical stress, but did you also know that it can help with emotional pain as well? And ONE technique specifically is changing and healing chronic pain and emotional wounds in patients worldwide.

Myofascial release is a massage technique that claims to not only help with chronic physical pain, but targets emotional pain and trauma that may be causing physical distress. What is this technique? Who can benefit from it? And how can you give it to yourself you can't get a massage?

Join Lucia & Licensed Massage Therapist, Zeke Spooner, to find out more about what this MUST KNOW technique is and how it can heal emotional as well as physical pain in patients.

* SHOW NOTE: Zeke amended part of this interview after the recording and editing of the segment. Please note that according to the National Library of Medicine there are 650+ muscles in the body, not 518, like mentioned. *

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The Healing Powers of Nature & Adventure

Fri, 20 Jul 2018 23:21:00 -0300

Stacy Bare is an Army Veteran that after experiencing the wreckage of war, returning home and not feeling like himself, decided to do something about it. In an effort to recreate a more positive experience with the war torn countries he fought in, and knowing about the healing nature of the outdoors, Stacy decided to head back to war torn countries to experience them in a new light and help others do the same. What started as a personal journey has turned into a project called, Adventure Not War. The goal of Adventure Not War is to ski and adventure in all the places where Stacy fought, cleaned up after war, or was supposed to go to war and bring a few friends with him, but also to capture their adventures and share them with soldiers and individuals worldwide to help them create a new lens and new experience around war torn countries.

On today's show Stacy joins Lucia to talk about his experience at war, coming home and the passion and purpose behind Adventure Not War. Stacy also shares how it has changed his life and will change others as well. Sometimes the healing power of nature and adventure goes a long way. Find out more now on WellSeekers!

To find out more about Stacy & Adventure Not War please visit: www.adventurenotwar.com

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Re-Kindle & Re-Spark Romance With This SIMPLE Advice

Fri, 06 Jul 2018 13:17:00 -0300

Are you in a marriage or long term relationship that needs some SIMPLE and REAL LIFE ways to rekindle your romance?

According to a recent Reader's Digest article that you can find here, 15-20% of married couples are in sexless marriages. There are many reasons we can be in sexless marriages, stress, lack of time or lack of emotional connection and intimacy are some of the leading reasons.

In this episode, Family Life Coach & Founder of the website Blended & Black, Naja Hall, joins us to talk about some of the more tangible ways to start to rekindle closeness.

While emotional intimacy is a lengthier topic (and one we will dive into in another episode,) Naja's tips are certain to help re-spark some connection and touch if you are one of the 15-20% wanting to have with your partner, but not sure where to start again!

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Stress-Free Summer For Parents

Sun, 24 Jun 2018 00:02:00 -0300

Summer isn't as always as stress-free as we all hope for, especially for parents. No matter your situation, (married, single, working, not working,) summer with kids can sometimes be even more stressful than the school year.

On today's show Lucia talks to Licensed Clinical Social Worker and parent, Jillian Dominick about simple and accessible ways to have a summer that is less stressful and filled with more fun, health and happiness.

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Yoga’s Not For Everybody

Tue, 05 Jun 2018 12:07:00 -0300

Yoga has so many benefits, but also some serious mental and physical side effects. On today's show, Lucia is joined by guest Jen Thompson who was a licensed yoga practitioner for 11 years and is a licensed sports trainer to talk about how Yoga is not for everybody, who it's for and what the true meaning of Yoga is all about. Join us now on WellSeekers.

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Night Eating: What it is & How to Stop Overeating at Night

Fri, 27 Apr 2018 16:25:00 -0300

Licensed Clinical Therapist Kristin Young, (LICSW) joins Lucia to talk about night eating! This common habit overeating and bingeing at night is something that can cause intense emotional distress and weight gain. So what is night eating disorder and what are some real life ways we can combat it? Join Lucia now and find out!

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3 SIMPLE Ways to Work Meditation Into Your Day

Fri, 27 Apr 2018 16:22:00 -0300

Meditation Guru Swami Varadan joins Lucia to talk about why scientifically meditation works and gives us ALL three simple and real life ways you can add meditating to your life, no matter how short on time you are. Get calmer, reduce stress and add more peace to your head, heart and home with these simple and accessible tools Swami bring us.

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