WellSeekers with Lucia

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 Ther...

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 import...

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’l...

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...

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 sid...

​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...

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 me...

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 ou...

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 fr...

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...

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...

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 h...

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 m...

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...

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 resu...

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 fo...

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! Follow Us On Social @WellSeekers and @LuciaAtNight WellSeekers is great for mental health, holistic well being, stress, anxiety, self ca...

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...

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...

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 Holis...

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...

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 Webs...

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...

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 D...

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...