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. 5D AGO

    Spring Re-Release: Free Your Body from Past Trauma with Myofascial Release

    Our Spring Re-Release series is in full swing! Next up, we're revisiting our conversation with Hero Karen about MFR.  Also, you can connect with Chandler and sign up for the official Healing Heroes monthly newsletter by clicking the links at the bottom of the show notes. We'll be back with fresh conversations in July! ------ Myofascial Release (MFR) is a therapeutic technique designed to alleviate pain and tension by targeting the fascia, a connective tissue that surrounds muscles and organs in the body. This holistic approach addresses not only physical ailments but also emotional and mental trauma, providing comprehensive healing. MFR involves gentle, sustained pressure and stretching to release fascial restrictions, improve mobility, and promote overall well-being. By focusing on the fascia, MFR helps to restore balance and function to the body, facilitating the release of past traumas and supporting a pain-free existence.  In this episode, Hero Karen Remele discusses MFR and its impact on our ability to heal emotional and physical wounds. Karen's journey began as a modern jazz dancer and instructor until a horrific motorcycle accident changed the course of her life. Now, Karen has over 25 years of experience helping women live pain-free existences and educating them on the benefits of myofascial release.  What You Will Learn [03:02] What Fascia is and its role in the human body  [05:24] Why people reach out to Karen for myofascial release [10:12] How our mind and belief system can keep us stuck in the past[12:15] How Karen learned about MFR and why she started practicing[21:43] MFR in healing mind, body, and spirit [23:48] The most surprising thing Karen has learned in her journey [27:54] Reconnecting with yourself and taking your power back [29:00] Why MFR therapy awareness is not popular despite its effectiveness  [32:29] Karen’s advice to listeners contemplating MFR[34:14] How to get started stretching your fascia at home  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!

    38 min

  2. APR 8

    Spring Re-Release: Process Your Past for Peace in the Present with EMDR

    Welcome to our Spring Re-Release Series! We're turning two this July, and to celebrate we're going back to the beginning. Over the next few months, we're revisiting our first conversations with each Healing Hero through the lens of our Past, Present, and Possible Framework. Think of it as a guided return: releasing what no longer serves you, reconnecting with where you are now, and opening to what's waiting on the other side. And trust us, something big is coming this summer. Grab the Healing Roadmap in the show notes below to follow along. This is the perfect time to go back to basics before everything that's coming. Up first, Hero Jen is walking us through the benefits of EMDR. ------ Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a psychotherapeutic approach designed to help process past traumatic events. It involves recalling distressing experiences while simultaneously undergoing bilateral stimulation, such as guided eye movements, tapping, or auditory tones. This dual attention process helps to desensitize and reprocess the traumatic memory, transforming it from a vivid, emotionally charged recollection to a more neutral and manageable story. In this episode, we talk about EMDR and how it can help you process past traumatic events, remove obstacles, and reclaim your healing with Hero Jen Baumgold. Jen is a licensed clinical social worker and psychotherapist who specializes in trauma treatment. She is certified in EMDR and works with clients to help untangle the knots of trauma while finding a path toward healing and resilience. She began her career at the New York Fire Department counseling service unit, where she worked until 2016. What You Will Learn [06:22] What psychotherapy is and the work that Jen does[08:02] EMDR and why people reach out to Jen for this sort of treatment [10:23] How EMDR works in practice[17:01] Indicators of trauma and where EMDR can help [20:12] How EMDR has helped Jen’s patients and why it’s effective  [22:04] How Jen’s work at the New York Fire Department led her to EMDR[30:06] How EMDR helps people reconnect with themselves on a deeper level[35:13] How trauma can be passed from parents to children[37:04] Common Fears about EMDR and Why Give it a Try[42:26] Resources Jen recommends for EMDR  Resources Mentioned The Body Keeps The Score by Bessel van der Kolk Let’s Connect! Jennifer Baumgold Website | 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!

    45 min

  3. APR 1

    Big News + 5 New Modalities I'm Trying in 2026

    Something is shifting at The Healing Heroes and this episode is where it begins. Chandler shares two exciting announcements: Happiness Academy is officially becoming Healing Heroines, a private membership for women ready to go deep, find meaning, and do the work alongside other women on the same path. Plus, Season 1 is returning from April through June in honor of the podcast's two-year birthday this July — the perfect on-ramp for new listeners and a chance for longtime fans to revisit the heroes and modalities that started it all. Then Chandler gets into the good stuff: five modalities she's currently exploring in 2026 that are unlike anything she's covered before. From an Akashic Records reading that gave her unexpected clarity (and a spirit-guide-approved Amazon recommendation) to the humbling, body-awakening practice of Aikido, the subconscious-shifting work of depth hypnosis, the surprisingly joyful lymphatic benefits of rebounding, and an upcoming session of brain mapping and neurofeedback - a scientific approach to retraining the brain that she's trying in support of her ADHD diagnosis. Each modality is explored through Chandler's signature lens: honest, curious, and always personal. Let’s Connect! Follow The Healing Heroes on 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!

    35 min

  4. MAR 25

    Special Re-Release: Finding Authentic Confidence from Within

    March is almost behind us, and with it, Women's History Month. But before we turn the page, we're revisiting one of our most resonant episodes. Spring is a natural time to reset, and if your New Year's intentions need a little tending, this re-release with Hero Cait DeMello is the place to start. Authentic confidence isn't something you find in January. Sometimes it finds you in the quiet weeks between seasons. ------ Confidence isn’t a one-size-fits-all approach, and it definitely doesn’t always look like being the loudest in the room. In this episode, Hero Cait DeMello shares her evolving relationship with confidence, breaking down the difference between external validation and genuine self-trust. Through personal stories, vulnerable insights, and a refreshing honesty about self-doubt, Cait redefines what it means to be “confident."  Whether you’re outgoing, reserved, or somewhere in between, this episode will help you explore where your confidence truly comes from — and how to nurture it from within. What You Will Learn [00:02:10]  How confidence can coexist with social anxiety.[00:03:45]  The impact of people-pleasing on self-worth.[00:05:18]  Why is being loud or outgoing not the same as being confident?[00:06:40]  How childhood experiences shaped Cait’s understanding of confidence.[00:08:55]  The difference between external validation and internal self-trust.[00:10:42]  How over-apologizing signals a lack of confidence.[00:12:11]  The importance of learning to sit with discomfort.[00:14:05]  Why confidence is a practice, not a fixed trait.[00:15:30]  How to recognize when confidence is rooted in fear.[00:17:20]  Why it's okay not to have all the answers. Resources Mentioned The Happiness Hypothesis by Jonathan Haidt (Book)Unlocking Us with Brené Brown (Podcast) Let’s Connect! Follow The Healing Heroes on Instagram & LinkedIn. Cait DeMello Website | LinkedIn | Instagram Chandler Stroud Website | LinkedIn | Instagram Mixing and editing provided by Next Day Podcast. Text message us questions, requests, or comments!

    43 min

  5. MAR 18

    Committing to Herself for the First Time: Lara's Story | Healing Heroines

    After raising six kids and becoming an empty nester, Healing Heroine Lara realized she hadn't put herself first in a long time. It wasn't until she discovered All In and met Hero and Accountability Coach Bonnie Heim that she started weight training and accomplishing goals she never thought possible. Lara shares how navigating motherhood, addiction within her family, and life transitions shaped her, and how choosing accountability changed everything. What started as a fitness goal became something deeper: strength, confidence, and self-trust. What You Will Learn [00:08:16] Starting accountability was the first thing she did just for herself[00:14:07] Raising six kids felt chaotic but deeply fulfilling[00:19:40] Families often hide struggles like addiction and behavioral challenges[00:22:32] Honesty helped her family face challenges together[00:25:47] She returned to accountability after falling into unhealthy habits[00:30:52] Strength training improved her energy and confidence[00:34:32] Keeping promises to herself built self-trust[00:40:08] Growth and strength are possible at any age Let’s Connect! Bonnie Heim Website | Instagram Chandler Stroud Website | Instagram | LinkedIn    Mixing, editing, and show notes provided by Next Day Podcast. Text message us questions, requests, or comments!

    43 min

  6. MAR 11

    2026 Astrology Predictions: The Year of the Fire Horse

    Hero and Astrologer Ophira Edut returns to unpack the astrological shifts shaping 2026. She explains why this year marks a turning point in the decade, from the rise of the “fire horse” energy to rare planetary movements that haven’t occurred in centuries.  Learn how astrology can function as guidance rather than fate, why this period may push people toward self-leadership, and how the shift from Pisces to Aries energy could bring both momentum and volatility. What You Will Learn [00:07:00] Astrology is not meant to control people’s choices, but act like a GPS that helps guide more aligned decisions[00:10:30] The first half of the decade carried slower yin energy with outer planets in earth and water signs, which encouraged inward reflection and spiritual exploration[00:11:30] Fire and air energy moving in during the second half of the decade creates forward momentum and pushes ideas that have been “percolating” into action[00:13:30] The Fire Horse only returns every 60 years, with the previous cycle occurring in 1966[00:15:30] Numerology marks 2026 as a “one year,” signaling the start of a new nine-year cycle after the closure and shedding of a nine-year[00:16:30] This year’s message encourages people—especially those in marginalized groups—to stop waiting for leaders and instead step into leadership themselves[00:19:30] Saturn and Neptune entering Aries bring structure and imagination together, combining discipline with creativity and healing[00:23:30] The shift from Pisces energy into Aries can feel abrupt, like being jolted awake, which may surface anger, bold action, and louder individual voicesResources Mentioned Astrostyle Website & Calculators The AstroTwins 2026 Horoscope (Book) Let’s Connect! Ophira Edut Website | Instagram Chandler Stroud Website | Instagram | LinkedIn    Mixing, editing, and show notes provided by Next Day Podcast. Text message us questions, requests, or comments!

    58 min

  7. MAR 4

    Parenting Through Suicide Loss: Reshma's Story | Healing Heroines

    Reshma Kearney is a trauma-informed yoga teacher, mindfulness guide, and solo mom of three who lost her husband Sean to suicide in 2022. A former military family, they had just begun what felt like their forever chapter when everything changed. In this conversation, Reshma speaks openly about the stigma that kept Sean from asking for help, why she reframes "signs of suicide" as "signs of risk," and what those first impossible months of grief actually looked like. She shares how small, accessible mindfulness practices became lifelines for her and her kids, and why letting her children see her fall apart may be the most important thing she's ever done as a mother. This episode covers suicide loss, parenting through grief, nervous system regulation, and what it looks like to find joy again without leaving your person behind. What You Will Learn [00:10:14] Why Reshma was shocked but not surprised by her husband’s suicide after years of unresolved struggle[00:11:58] Her reframing of “signs of suicide” into signs of risk and why that distinction matters for survivors[00:13:41] The compounding stressors — deployment, multiple moves, career transition, and alcohol use — in the year before his death[00:16:04] How stigma in the military and medical fields made him fear that seeking help would damage his career[00:19:41] What the early months of grief looked like: functioning for her kids while internally feeling no future for herself[00:21:07] The small 20-minute walking practice that became the first step toward caring for her own nervous system[00:23:52] How each child expresses grief differently — movement and anger, journaling and art, or needing nature and openness[00:30:37] What “accessible mindfulness” really means: stacking simple gratitude and grounding practices into daily life rather than adding more to-dos Resources Mentioned 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (U.S.) – Call or Text 988 https://988lifeline.org Find a Helpline (International crisis support directory) https://findahelpline.com Let’s Connect! Reshma Kearney Website | Instagram Chandler Stroud Website | Instagram | LinkedIn    Mixing, editing, and show notes provided by Next Day Podcast. Text message us questions, requests, or comments!

    56 min

  8. FEB 25

    Parenting Beyond the Mold: Jasmine's Story | Healing Heroes

    In this episode, we explore what it’s like to parent a child who processes the world differently without rushing to label, diagnose, or “fix.” Jasmine shares how motherhood reshaped her path as she learned to trust her intuition while raising her neurodiverse son. Joined by Hero and Somatic Healing Practitioner Nicole, she reflects on slowing down, honoring her son's differences, and grounding herself through yoga, sound, and touch.  Together, they explore how embodied practices help parents and caregivers reconnect with themselves and stay in the present throughout the day.  What You Will Learn [00:07:30] Early signs that prompted Jasmine to trust her intuition about her son’s development[00:14:00] Why curiosity, observation, and acceptance shaped her parenting approach over time[00:20:00] What gets lost when children are viewed primarily through developmental metrics[00:21:30] The impact of slowing down and nurturing a child’s natural passions[00:27:00] Yoga as a way to slow time and stay present during major life transitions[00:32:30] Why sound-based practices help caregivers reconnect with sensations and emotions in the body[00:36:30] The nervous system effects of vibration, singing, and sound in regulating the body[00:49:30] A simple practice for listening to intuition through breath, sensation, and stillness Let’s Connect! Nicole Kim Website Chandler Stroud Website | Instagram | LinkedIn    Mixing, editing, and show notes provided by Next Day Podcast. Text message us questions, requests, or comments!

    54 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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