The Healing Heroes: Holistic Wellness for Women

chandler stroud

Welcome to The Healing Heroes: Holistic Wellness for Women where high-achieving women finally learn how to heal for real. Each week, host Chandler Stroud sits down with world-class healers—her very own “Heroes” who helped transform her life—to reveal the unexpected, science-backed, and soul-centered practices that calm anxiety, unwind stress, heal stored trauma in the body, and rebuild self-worth from the inside out. If you’ve ever felt like you should be happier, healthier, or more at peace… you’re not alone. This show is your invitation to come home to yourself.

  1. 21 hrs ago

    The Missing Pillar of Wellness: Why So Many Women Still Feel Disconnected

    We're celebrating two years of The Healing Heroes Podcast. In this deeply personal solo episode, Chandler reflects on what she's learned after more than 100 conversations with healing practitioners, courageous women, and our loyal listeners. Along the way, one unexpected pattern began to emerge—one that changed how she thinks about healing, happiness, and what it truly means to come home to yourself. If you've ever looked around at a life that seems good on paper but still felt like something was missing, this conversation is for you. In this episode, Chandler shares the realization that's shaping the future of The Healing Heroes, and why it may change the way you think about wellness altogether. What You Will Learn [00:08:01] Why every healing journey looks different—and why that's a good thing.[00:10:37] The biggest lesson Chandler discovered after two years of conversations.[00:11:08] The three relationships that create a meaningful, purpose-driven life.[00:13:08] Why spirituality deserves a larger role in the wellness conversation.[00:16:18] The subtle signs that you've drifted away from yourself.[00:18:03] Five ways spiritual disconnection quietly shows up in everyday life.[00:20:16] Why transcendence belongs at the top of human development.[00:22:23] What modern wellness still can't replace—and what's coming next for The Healing Heroes.Let’s Connect! Chandler Stroud Website | LinkedIn | Instagram Happiness Academy is now Healing Heroines, a signature space for women who are ready to feel more grounded, more peaceful, and more aligned — inside and out.  Download a complimentary Healing Roadmap to discover our Past, Present, and Possible framework. Want personalized guidance for your healing journey? Book a call with Chandler! Mixing and editing provided by Next Day Podcast. Text message us questions, requests, or comments!

    26 min
  2. Jun 24

    Spring Re-Release: Tarot and Trusting Your Intuition

    We've reached the final episode of our Season 1 Re-Release Series, and we're revisiting our first conversation with Hero and Confidence Coach Cait! She explains what exactly tarot is and how it can help guide your next steps in whatever season you're about to step into. Thanks so much for joining our Re-Release Series! Stay tuned for all new episodes, stories, and Healing Heroines in July. ----- Tarot cards hold a unique power in their ability to serve as a mirror to our inner selves, offering insights and guidance that tap into our subconscious mind. Each card, with its rich symbolism and archetypal imagery, acts as a tool for self-reflection and introspection, helping us to gain clarity on our life situations, emotional states, and spiritual journeys. By providing a structured yet intuitive framework, Tarot cards enable us to access our intuition and uncover truths that may not be immediately apparent. Whether used for daily guidance or deep soul-searching, Tarot cards enhance personal growth, self-awareness, and healing as we confront and navigate our inner landscapes. In this episode, we explore the power of Tarot cards and their role in helping us tune into our intuition and gain a vantage perspective on our lives and circumstances with a special guest, Cait. Cait is a business and embodiment coach who describes herself as an inner power activator dedicated to helping women reclaim the power within to develop their businesses from a place of inner strength. With a master's degree in coaching and certification in over 20 modalities, including inner child work, parts work, and breathwork, Cait has deeply invested in her spirituality and credits Tarot with saving her life by deepening her connection to her inner voice. For the past seven years, she has used Tarot to help clients quickly access deeper insights, lower their defenses, tap into their intuition, and clear away the blocks holding them back. Through the processes of embodying clarity, rebuilding beliefs, and reintegrating parts, Cait creates a dynamic space for solo-led women to reclaim their voices, stand in their unshakable worth, and make business decisions aligned with their highest selves. What You Will Learn [05:16] An overview of what tarot is and how it works[08:09] How to use tarot as a tool for better self-understanding [09:58] How tarot cards make it easier to accept difficult information[13:00] Why people reach out to Cait for a one-on-one session[17:02] How to tap into the power of tarot in your everyday life[19:35] How Cait has used Tarot in the past [25:10] Ways tarot has helped people seeking Cait’s advice and guidance  [31:06] New modalities Cait is using to help women in her coaching business[32:30] The most surprising thing Cait has seen in her journey of healing others [34:43] How to build your self-confidence and self-worthLet’s Connect! Cait DeMello Website | Instagram | LinkedIn Chandler Stroud Website | LinkedIn | Instagram Happiness Academy is now Healing Heroines, a signature space for women who are ready to feel more grounded, more peaceful, and more aligned — inside and out.  Download a complimentary Healing Roadmap to discover our Past, Present, and Possible framework. Want personalized guidance for your healing journey? Book a call with Chandler! Mixing and editing provided by Next Day Podcast.    Text message us questions, requests, or comments!

    47 min
  3. Jun 17

    Spring Re-Release: Signs, Synchronicities, and Spirit

    We're continuing our Season 1 Re-Release series with Hero and Psychic Medium Lea. While psychic mediumship is often associated with communicating with loved ones who have passed, this conversation is ultimately about connection—connection with ourselves, our intuition, and the possibility that we're supported in ways we may not fully understand. ----- Hero and Psychic Medium Lea shares what psychic mediumship is, why people look for help, its benefits, and how this spiritual guidance can help you reconnect with yourself. After a career in advertising and interior design, Lea couldn’t shake the pull to open up to and understand her intuitive gifts fully. Her story is one that shows how spirit can guide you throughout your life by providing the opportunities and experiences needed to hone your skills and ultimately be of service to others.  All of her offerings are intended to provide her clients with healing, connection, faith, peace, love, and hope. Lea also hopes to normalize the perception of psychic work by sharing her own journey openly through workshops, interviews, and information on her website.  What You Will Learn [04:31] What is psychic mediumship, and why people reach out to Lea   [06:10] Spirit guides and why it’s important to have open lines of communication [09:29] When Lea realized her special ability to communicate with spirits[17:36] How people interpret and interact with Lea's work[23:05] How Lea’s clients heal from communicating with the dead[27:47] How Lea opens a window to bring comfort during grief[29:13] Ways psychic mediumship can help navigate life situations [30:56] How spiritual conversations help people connect with themselves [33:27] Ways to be more receptive and attune with your intuition Let's Connect! Lea Morgan Website Chandler Stroud Website | LinkedIn | Instagram Happiness Academy is now Healing Heroines, a signature space for women who are ready to feel more grounded, more peaceful, and more aligned — inside and out.  Download a complimentary Healing Roadmap to discover our Past, Present, and Possible framework. Want personalized guidance for your healing journey? Book a call with Chandler! Mixing and editing provided by Next Day Podcast. Text message us questions, requests, or comments!

    38 min
  4. Jun 10

    Spring Re-Releaes: Human Design and the Blueprint of You

    Next up in our Season 1 Re-Release series, we're taking a look back at our first conversation with Human Design Coach Zach. Learn the fundamentals of Human Design and how discovering your unique blueprint can help you propel into the next chapter of your life. ----- Human Design is a tool to help you gain a deeper understanding of yourself, both emotionally and physically. Known as the science of differentiation, it provides a unique blueprint for accessing parts of ourselves that are unreachable externally. Unlike purely mental systems, Human Design requires active experimentation and engagement. It integrates past wisdom, learned experiences, and memories while also aligning with the visions we hold for our future. Hero and Human Design Coach Zach has coached and educated people professionally for the last decade, an adventure that has taken him all over the world. The core and foundation of his work is human design, a modern science containing ancient systems for exploring the nature of being.  What You Will Learn [06:45] Why human design and how it has helped Zach's clients [11:06] The 5 Types within human design, their strategy and authority [14:44] The role of the mind in decision-making [17:06] A practical example of how Zach applies human design  [20:11] What a typical human design session looks like with Zach [22:28] What attracted Zach to human design [26:18] Challenges Zach faced going all-in on human design coaching [32:38] How human design helps people reconnect with themselves[34:17] Common fears about Human Design and why try it [36:11] Tips on how you can get started with human design at homeLet’s Connect! Zach Carlsen Website | Instagram Chandler Stroud Website | LinkedIn | Instagram Happiness Academy is now Healing Heroines, a signature space for women who are ready to feel more grounded, more peaceful, and more aligned — inside and out.  Download a complimentary Healing Roadmap to discover our Past, Present, and Possible framework. Want personalized guidance for your healing journey? Book a call with Chandler! Mixing and editing provided by Next Day Podcast. Text message us questions, requests, or comments!

    40 min
  5. Jun 3

    Spring Re-Release: The Mindset Makeover - Healing for Happiness

    We've reached the final month of our Season 1 Re-Release series! During the next four weeks, we're featuring conversations all about your possibility: who you're becoming, what your future self can look forward to, and how to prepare for what's ahead. To kick things off, we're revisiting our very first conversation with Hero and Mindset Coach Katie Wee. ----- Mindset coaching helps transform our thinking to serve our goals and aspirations better. It aims to align our thought patterns with the kind of life we desire, enabling us to achieve our highest potential. A good mindset is also crucial for achieving personal success and fulfillment. When you believe in yourself and your abilities, you are more likely to set and reach your goals.  Hero and Mindset Coach Katie Wee shares how she helps women optimize their mindset so they can experience more happiness, fulfillment, and personal success. She shares her four pillars of happiness and why meeting your future self is so important in unlocking your happiness. What You Will Learn [09:33] Why it's important to think about our mindset every day[14:18] How to raise your self-worth and start getting the things you deserve[19:30] The four pillars of happiness[19:39] #1 Learn from life[21:46] #2 Being your best friend [27:20] #3 Taking responsibility for your happiness[29:42] #4 Taking intentional actions[35:11] Katie’s childhood trauma and the mindset shift she has had to have for healing[42:22] Her Happy Camp retreat and how it has helped women reconnect with themselves[45:04] What Katie has learned about people in her journey of helping othersResources Mentioned The Big Leap: Conquer Your Hidden Fear and Take Life to the Next Level by Gay HendricksLet’s Connect! Katie Wee Website | Instagram Chandler Stroud Website | LinkedIn | Instagram Happiness Academy is now Healing Heroines, a signature space for women who are ready to feel more grounded, more peaceful, and more aligned — inside and out.  Download a complimentary Healing Roadmap to discover our Past, Present, and Possible framework. Want personalized guidance for your healing journey? Book a call with Chandler! Mixing and editing provided by Next Day Podcast. Text message us questions, requests, or comments!

    53 min
  6. May 27

    Spring Re-Release: The Astrological Assist - Your Life's Instruction Manual

    We're reintroducing you to Hero and Astrologer Ophira Edut to round out our conversations this month all centered in finding 'peace in the present'. Next month, we're reflecting on the conversations that help reframe what's possible in your future. You'll learn how to embrace all that you envision and get out of your own way. Stay tuned! ----- Do you read your horoscope every day? Maybe you know your zodiac sign, but don’t think about it often. Or perhaps you are the skeptical type who always questions the purpose of horoscopes. In this episode with Hero Ophira Edut, we're sharing three surprising ways astrology can help you navigate your own life and even help you connect with yourself and others in more meaningful ways if you let it.  Ophira is a renowned astrologer and intuitive advisor, the resident astrologer for ELLE, and the author of over 20 books. She advises CEOs, celebrities, and entrepreneurs and has spoken worldwide at major companies and venues.  What You Will Learn [04:00] What is astrology, and what can it do to you?[06:05] Ophira’s discovery of astrology[07:19] Reasons to seek out Ophira’s guidance and help in astrology[09:25] Common problems astrology helps to solve[11:59] How planets dictate who we are at the time of our birth[17:06] Becoming better in your career with astrology[19:50] How Ophira started practicing astrology with her twin sister[24:16] Using astrology to navigate day-to-day life[31:49] Final words of wisdom from OphiraLet’s Connect! Ophira Edut Website | Instagram Chandler Stroud Website | LinkedIn | Instagram Happiness Academy is now Healing Heroines, a signature space for women who are ready to feel more grounded, more peaceful, and more aligned — inside and out.  Download a complimentary Healing Roadmap to discover our Past, Present, and Possible framework. Want personalized guidance for your healing journey? Book a call with Chandler! Mixing and editing provided by Next Day Podcast. Text message us questions, requests, or comments!

    35 min
  7. May 20

    Spring Re-Release: Going All In on Accountability Coaching for Nutrition & Fitness

    We're back with another Spring re-release episode, featuring our first conversation with Hero and Accountability Coach Bonnie as part of this month's episode theme 'Finding Peace in Your Present'. Learn how staying accountable can enhance your healing journey. ----- Have you ever tried starting a new habit but found it hard to stick with it because no one was there to keep you accountable? It can be tough to stay motivated when you are on your own, but having someone to check in with you and encourage you can make a big difference. Whether it is exercising, eating healthier, or learning a new skill, having a friend or a coach to support you can help you stay on track and reach your goals. Without this support, it is easy to give up when things get challenging.  Join this conversation with Bonnie, an accountability coach at All-In by Teddi. Bonnie's career began in retail marketing and management, where she held divisional manager and director of HR roles at various department stores and led store openings nationwide. In 2019, she discovered All In by Teddi Mellencamp, a life-changing program focused on accountability, personalized coaching, and lasting lifestyle shifts toward health and fitness. After succeeding with the program, she became a lifestyle coach at All In, helping clients build lasting lifestyles through movement, clean eating, and positive mindset adjustments. Bonnie has transformed hundreds of lives, trains new coaches, and passionately advocates for the All In community. What You Will Learn [06:56] Accountability coaching and what it entails[08:14] How All-In by Teddi evolved from a weight loss program to a lifestyle coaching[10:46] What makes All-In programs and the approach so effective?[14:07] Bonnie’s life transformation after being a client of the All-In program[17:25] Why do you progress faster and make lasting changes in life with accountability[24:14] Bonnie’s most surprising thing learned or seen along her journey to support others[34:22] Why flexibility is key to the success of your health goals[36:37] Suggestions on how to become accountable if you are not ready to hire a coachLet’s Connect! Bonnie Heim Website | Instagram Chandler Stroud Website | LinkedIn | Instagram Happiness Academy is now Healing Heroines, a signature space for women who are ready to feel more grounded, more peaceful, and more aligned — inside and out.  Download a complimentary Healing Roadmap to discover our Past, Present, and Possible framework. Want personalized guidance for your healing journey? Book a call with Chandler! Mixing and editing provided by Next Day Podcast. Text message us questions, requests, or comments!

    40 min
  8. May 13

    Spring Re-Release: Yoga and Our Path to Peak Pose

    This week, we're going back to our very first conversation with Hero Nicole as part of this month's 'Finding Peace in Your Present' theme. She shares the fundamentals of yoga and how this ancient modality changed her life. -----  Yoga is a practice that helps harmonize the mind, body, and spirit through a combination of physical postures, breath control, and meditation. The physical aspect of yoga enhances flexibility, strength, and balance, while its mental practices promote mindfulness, stress reduction, and emotional well-being.  In this episode, we talk about how yoga can be incredibly transformative, not just for your body but also your mind and spirit, with Hero Nicole Kim. Nicole is a yoga instructor dedicated to the art of holistic healing, with her own journey centering around the fusion of yoga, time massage, and sound healing. What You Will Learn [05:43] What yoga is and how it’s practiced [08:02] The difference between hot yoga and the other types of yoga [13:18] Nicole’s client's pivotal and emotional outpouring moments [16:44] How yoga supports people to reconnect with themselves  [20:08] Nicole’s signature way of grounding a room before starting a class [23:09] Savasana and why it’s so important in each class [28:28] What attracted Nicole to yoga, and how she started [32:17] What it takes to be a certified yoga instructor[37:43] How to tap into the practice of finding your center in everyday life[41:55] The common fear around yoga and why give it a try  Let’s Connect! Nicole Kim Website Chandler Stroud Website | LinkedIn | Instagram Download a complimentary Healing Roadmap to discover our Past, Present, and Possible framework. Want personalized guidance for your healing journey? Book a call with Chandler! Mixing and editing provided by Next Day Podcast. Text message us questions, requests, or comments!  Text message us questions, requests, or comments!

    45 min

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Welcome to The Healing Heroes: Holistic Wellness for Women where high-achieving women finally learn how to heal for real. Each week, host Chandler Stroud sits down with world-class healers—her very own “Heroes” who helped transform her life—to reveal the unexpected, science-backed, and soul-centered practices that calm anxiety, unwind stress, heal stored trauma in the body, and rebuild self-worth from the inside out. If you’ve ever felt like you should be happier, healthier, or more at peace… you’re not alone. This show is your invitation to come home to yourself.

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