Our flagship podcast, WellSeekers with Lucia is exploring how to find your own story of well from the mind down focusing on holistic mental and emotional health, changing the stories we tell ourselves as well as tying in prevention and cultural issues that keep us held back from being happy and well in simple and real ways. Get connected to yourself and other seekers doing the same.
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Relationships, Family and Recovery From Addiction: Ways to Care for Yourself and the One You Love

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.

Rise & Comeback From Addiction With a New & Innovative Treatment Approach

We kick off a new six part series focusing on addiction and recovery and 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.

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

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.  

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

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.

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

Join Lucia and her guest Sarah LaTeano, founder of Float41 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 to 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! 

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

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. ​Join Lucia 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!

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

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; 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!

The Power of FUN to Rise and Comeback!

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.

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

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.

The Food and Mood Connection During These Challenging Times

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.

Nourishing Yourself Through Challenging Times

On today's show, we welcome back Dr. Danica Harris, Professor and Therapist in Dallas, TX who 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!

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

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.

Hope and Solutions for Millennial Anxiety and Depression

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!

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

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!

Real Hope for Burned Out Caregivers

Are you a caregiver? 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!

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

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.

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

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!

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

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!

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

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!

The Keys To Prevention of Eating Related Issues

On today' 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.

​Help for Kids with Eating Related Issues

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.

Hope & Healing for Athletes with Eating Disorders

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. 

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

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.

Rise & Comeback to a Relationship w/Your Body & Food That You Love: One Woman's Journey of Hope You DO NOT Want to Miss!

On todays show we have a POWERFUL guest, former professional dancer and now professional makeup artist Campbell Ritchie joins Lucia to share how she had to rise and comeback from an eating disorder and how you can too. Find a better relationship w/ food this fall as we journey to find your story of well.

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

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!

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