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Where traditional mental health care meets innovation, insight, and hope. Hosted by Maria Lloyd, LMFT, Catalyst for Healing explores groundbreaking therapies, transformative healing journeys, and real conversations that go beyond symptom management and into true emotional freedom. Each episode dives into real stories, new healing approaches, and how to move beyond survival into true emotional wellness. If you're ready for deeper healing and lasting change, this podcast is your starting point.
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Send us a text In this powerful episode of Catalyst for Healing, Maria sits down with business consultant and Human Design expert Monique Alvarez to explore how understanding your energetic blueprint can radically shift your mental wellness, creativity, and connection to purpose. 💫 They unpack: - What Human Design really is (and isn’t) - Why discovering your type can feel like coming home to yourself - How this tool enhances therapy, parenting, work, and healing - Personal stories that reveal...
Send us a text In this conversation, Jeremy Meaderman shares his profound journey through mental health challenges, including childhood trauma, depression, and the transformative experience of inpatient treatment. He discusses the importance of connection, self-awareness, and the role of therapy in healing. Jeremy emphasizes the need for a growth mindset and the significance of self-care practices in maintaining mental well-being. He also highlights his transition into life coaching, driven b...
Send us a text Can movement support mental health? This week on the Catalyst for Healing Podcast, Maria Lloyd talks with Charmaine Horn, a registered nurse and Qigong instructor, about how Qigong offers powerful support for emotional healing, stress relief, and overall mental health. Learn the basics of Qigong, how it differs from Tai Chi, and why integrating mindfulness and movement can be a game-changer for anxiety, depression, and emotional well-being. 💚 Connect with Charmaine: 🎥YouTube: ...
Send us a text In this conversation, Maria Lloyd and Dr. Richter delve into the emerging role of ketamine in treating mental health issues, particularly its unique mechanisms compared to traditional antidepressants. They discuss the neuroscience behind ketamine's effects, its potential for enhancing neuroplasticity, and the importance of integrating therapy into treatment protocols. The discussion highlights the effectiveness of ketamine, especially for patients who have not responded t...
Send us a text Could your mood be missing a key nutrient? This week on the Catalyst for Healing Podcast, Maria Lloyd talks with nutritionists Yvonne Abdi and Yolette Serna about the top 5 supplements for mental health, including B12, magnesium, omega-3s, and 5-HTP, and how they can support anxiety, depression, and emotional wellness through holistic healing. 🎧 Tune in now and don’t forget to subscribe for more breakthrough conversations in mental health. 🧬 Connect with Yolette Serna, ...
Send us a text In this conversation, Maria and Elizabeth Capoletti delve into the complexities of anxiety and mental health treatment. They discuss the creation of an anxiety program, the importance of holistic approaches, and the role of medication in therapy. Elizabeth shares her personal journey with anxiety and eating disorders, emphasizing the significance of self-worth and connection in healing. The conversation also touches on the impact of social media on mental health and the importa...
Send us a text This week on the catalyst for healing podcast, Maria Lloyd shares her personal journey through mental health struggles, unresolved trauma, and the breakthroughs that led her to healing. From therapy and mindfulness to ketamine therapy and psychedelic therapy, Maria reveals how innovative approaches helped her overcome depression and anxiety. If you're navigating dealing with mental health, seeking mental health support, or curious about how to treat depression in new ways, this...
Send us a text In this episode of the Catalyst for Healing podcast, Maria and her guests dive deep into the ongoing mental health crisis, exploring the root causes behind rising rates of depression, social isolation, and emotional overwhelm. From cultural pressures and the impact of social media to disconnection and lack of community support, the conversation shines a light on what’s missing, and what’s possible. Through honest dialogue and personal insight, the episode highlights the urgent ...
Send us a text In this episode of the Catalyst for Healing Podcast, a leading mental health podcast, the conversation dives deep into attachment theory psychology and its impact on mental health, relationships, and long-term personal development. Exploring different attachment styles in relationships, the discussion sheds light on how early experiences shape our adult relationship dynamics, emotional patterns, and connection to others. With a trauma-informed lens, the episode breaks down the ...
Send us a text In this week’s episode of the Catalyst for Healing Podcast, a trusted mental health podcast, Maria Lloyd, LMFT, sits down with yoga teacher Christina Wang to explore the powerful connection between yoga and mental health. Together, they discuss how yoga for mental health can support anxiety, depression, and overall mental wellness through mindfulness, breathwork, and community. Christina shares her personal journey and the deep healing she found through consistent yoga practice...
Send us a text In this episode of the Catalyst for Healing Podcast, a trusted mental health podcast, Dr. Justin Yanuck and Maria Lloyd sit down with L.J. Lumpkin, LMFT, to explore psychedelic therapy psilocybin ketamine a mental health journey. With over a decade of experience in psychotherapy, L.J. shares his perspective on mental health support, mindfulness, psychology, and the vital role of holding space in the healing process. The conversation covers the therapeutic use of psilocybin ther...
Send us a text In this episode of the Catalyst for Healing Podcast, Maria and Justin are joined by Elizabeth Cappelletti, LMFT, shares who shares insights on her own ketamine therapy patient experience finding healing through ketamine-assisted psychotherapy and holistic approaches to mental health. Specializing in psychotherapy, EMDR, Brainspotting, hypnotherapy, and mindfulness, she discusses how ketamine therapy has transformed her own depression, anxiety, and trauma recovery. The conversat...
Send us a text In this episode of the Catalyst for Healing Podcast, a leading mental health podcast, Dr. Justin Yanuck, Dr. David Richter, and Maria Lloyd discuss ketamine therapy: how to avoid a bad trip and how to create a safe and supportive experience. They explore ketamine therapy for depression, ketamine therapy for PTSD, and ketamine therapy for anxiety, emphasizing the role of mindset, set and setting, and the therapeutic environment in shaping outcomes. The conversation covers ...
Send us a text We apologize for the sound issues and we will fix this in our next episodes but the content is really good, we promise! In this conversation on the Catalyst for Healing Podcast, Dr. Yanuk, Dr. Richter, and Maria Lloyd explore essential preparations for ketamine treatment and the transformative impact of ketamine infusion therapy on mental health, depression, trauma, and healing. They emphasize the importance of therapy with ketamine and how psychotherapy and ketamine-assi...
Send us a text We apologize for the sound issues and we will fix this in our next episodes but the content is really good, we promise! In this conversation, Dr. Yanuck and therapist Maria Lloyd discuss the transformative potential of ketamine therapy, particularly when combined with psychotherapy. They explore personal experiences, the physiological mechanisms behind ketamine's effects, and the importance of integrating therapy with ketamine treatment. The discussion highlights the sign...
Send us a text In this episode of Catalyst for Healing, Maria Lloyd sits down with Stacey Nye, co-founder of the F.I.X. Code technique, to explore a groundbreaking approach to emotional healing. Stacey opens up about her personal journey through anxiety and depression, revealing how energy work and the F.I.X. Code method helped her reclaim clarity and peace. Together, they unpack the concept of “parasitic programs,” the energetic signatures of emotional pain, and how targeted techniques...
Send us a text In this powerful and personal episode, Licensed Clinical Social Worker Hufsa Ahmad opens up about her journey into the field of therapy, shaped by her own experiences with mental health and cultural stigma. Together, we explore the transformative framework of Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), its origins, and its practical applications in everyday life. Hufsa breaks down the four core components of DBT—mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotional regulation, and interpersonal...
Send us a text In this illuminating conversation, Gabriel McCoy LMFT shares his personal and professional journey into the world of neurofeedback therapy. From its unexpected origins in 1960s EEG research to its modern-day applications, Gabriel offers a grounded, compassionate look at how neurofeedback supports healing for ADHD, anxiety, depression, PTSD, and chronic pain. He breaks down the science behind brain training, explores its impact on nervous system regulation, and emphasizes the im...
Send us a text In this powerful conversation, Maria Lloyd, LMFT sits down with survivor and activist Leslie McFadden to explore her healing journey after a traumatic sexual assault in 2015. Leslie opens up about the emotional toll of navigating the legal system, the importance of support, and her transformative experience with Trauma Incident Reduction (TIR)—a therapeutic modality that helped her overcome PTSD. Together, they discuss the nuances of trauma recovery, the role of advocacy, and h...
Send us a text In this powerful conversation, Maria Lloyd, LMFT and Keith Kurlander, LPC explore the transformative potential of psychedelic therapy in mental health care. Keith shares his personal journey through trauma and the healing modalities that shaped his path—including ketamine, psilocybin, somatic experiencing, and yoga. Together, they discuss the importance of integration, the evolving landscape of psychedelic legalization, and the upcoming book designed to educate and empowe...
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