Episode Details

Lalo Montoya is a therapist and the host of the Realms Commune, a podcast exploring the intersection of psychology, culture, beliefs, and paranormal experiences. Through his work, he helps us better understand not just the unexplained, but what those experiences reveal about the human mind and how we interpret reality.

As a trauma-informed therapist, he helps people overcome trauma, depression, and anxiety through psychoeducation, coping skills, and practical tools for living better.

In this thoughtful conversation, Lalo shares:

• What his day-to-day work as a therapist looks like

• What inspired the Realms Commune and what the name means

• Why people report experiences they can’t easily explain

• How psychology, culture, and personal experience shape reality

• Valuable lessons from his 20s

• What he’s currently building and exploring for the future

If you’re in your 20s curious about the mind, open to the unexplained, or navigating trauma and mental health, this episode offers a balanced and insightful perspective.

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Chapters

0:00 - Intro & Welcome Lalo Montoya

1:40 - Day-to-Day Work as a Therapist

8:15 - What the Realms Commune Means

15:30 - Why People Report Unexplained Experiences

23:10 - Psychology, Culture & Interpreting Reality

31:45 - Creating Safe Spaces for Difficult Experiences

40:20 - Lessons from His 20s

48:50 - What He’s Building Next

57:15 - Final Insights on Purpose, Hope & Mental Health