Whole by Design

Jan 24 2025 8 ep. 31 mins 3
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Welcome to Whole by Design, a transformative podcast that challenges traditional mental health narratives and reminds us that our experiences make perfect sense no matter how challenging. Join Dr. Julie Lopez, founder of the Viva Center, as she brings her expertise in human systems to illuminate the complexities of mental health with compassion and clarity. Each month, Dr. Lopez and her remarkable guests explore beyond conventional thinking to reveal the brilliance of our human system and its innate resources for healing and adaptation. Through intimate conversations and powerful storytelling, you’ll discover fresh perspectives backed by science that pave the way to flourishing and authentic joy. Whether you’re navigating your own healing path or supporting loved ones, each episode offers practical insights, inspiring stories, and evidence-based approaches that honor your unique experience. Tune in to any episode that speaks to you and join a community that’s redefining wellness through a trauma-informed lens. When we understand ourselves more accurately as whole by design we shortcut the path to healing and thriving.

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EP 8: The Power of Voice - A Path to Fearless Living with Doreen Downing

Jan 24 2025 23 mins  
Have you ever felt like there's a powerful voice inside you, just waiting to be discovered? In this episode of Whole by Design, we explore the profound impact of the human voice and how it can be a tool for healing, confidence building, and authentic self-expression, enabling you to live more fearlessly. We will examine the common inhibitions that prevent individuals from fully exp

EP 6: It's not all in your head! Delve into Medical gaslighting & chronic conditions with Aditi Manocha

Jan 24 2025 32 mins  
Join host Julie for a groundbreaking conversation with Aditi Manocha, gut and hormone nutrition coach, as they challenge the dismissive "it's all in your head" approach and explore empowering strategies to advocate for your health. In this episode, we unpack the pervasive issue of medical gaslighting and delve into Aditi's personal journey through the maze of chronic health issues.

EP 7: Changing Your Relationship to Pain with Jen Uschold

Nov 18 2024 29 mins  
Ready to reframe your pain perception, build resilience, and take control of your life? In this episode, Dr. Julie sits down with Jen Uschold to discuss a holistic, science-based approach to understanding and managing pain. By exploring the intricate relationship between the nervous system, mental fitness, and well-being, Uschold provides listeners with practical strategies to chan

EP 5: When Love is a Battlefield - Redefining Relationship OCD with Sabrina Hansen

Sep 19 2024 29 mins  
Join host Dr. Julie Lopez for a conversation with Sabrina Hansen of The Relational Mastery Institute as they challenge the conventional thinking around Relationship OCD and explore a more empowering perspective on this debilitating experience. In this episode, we move beyond the limitations of labels like "Relationship OCD" to understand the deeper needs driving these thought patte

EP 4: Reactive Attachment Disorder: Understanding It Through an Adoptee's Lens with Haley Radke

Aug 22 2024 33 mins  
DESCRIPTION: This episode of Viva View delves into the complexities of Reactive Attachment Disorder (RAD), from the perspective of the adoptee. Host Dr. Julie Lopez sits down with Haley Radke, a prominent adoptee advocate and founder of the popular podcast "Adoptees On." Together, they challenge the traditional view of RAD as a disorder and explore it through a more compassionate l

EP 3: Depression Redefined with Claudia Cauterucci

Jul 18 2024 34 mins  
Ready to understand a key element of depression and all other mental struggles that can unlock healing? Dr. Julie Lopez sits down with intuitive, trauma-informed speaker Claudia Cauterucci for a powerful conversation on redefining depression. Claudia, a renowned psychotherapist, bestselling author, and founder of Dynamic R-Evolution, shares her deep insights into the complexities o

EP 2: Anxiety Redefined with Colin Drummond

Jun 19 2024 37 mins  
In this month's episode, Dr. Julie Lopez sat down with Colin Drummond, a trailblazing street journalist with a rich background in traditional and social media. Together, they explore the common experience of anxiety, its origins, and its deeper meanings. Join us for this insightful conversation on anxiety, its roots, and how to navigate it with understanding and compassion. CONN

EP 1: Redefining Mental Health with Kathleen Hanagan

May 22 2024 32 mins  
In this debut episode of the Viva View, Dr. Julie Lopez engages in a compelling conversation with Kathleen Hanagan on redefining mental health. Together they explore the dangerous effects of mis-labeling individuals who have experienced trauma. Highlighting the transformative power of compassion and a more accurate view of the human condition, they delve into why it is one of the m