The Healing Poetic Podcast - R.I.S.E Series

Keya
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Rising Into Self-Empowerment — A Healing Journey Told Out Loud R.I.S.E. is where truth meets transformation. Hosted by Keya McClain-Goodwin, The Hardcore Healing Pen Coach, this exclusive subscriber-only podcast peels back every layer of healing — grief, growth, trauma, love, betrayal, loss, reinvention, and the sacred work of returning home to yourself. Each episode offers a raw, intimate glimpse into the turning points that shaped her life: the job she walked away from, the friendships that broke then rebuilt her, the family wounds she had to recover from, the grief that taught her tenderness, and the healing that continues to reveal who she truly is. But R.I.S.E. isn’t just about her story. It’s about your story tucked inside hers. Through soulful storytelling, guided reflections, and weekly journal prompts, R.I.S.E. invites you to heal out loud, honor your truth, release what no longer serves you, and embrace the life you’re becoming. R.I.S.E. is for the woman or man who: • Is ready to commit to their healing • Feels alone, misunderstood, or emotionally overwhelmed • Wants to break generational patterns • Is tired of performing strength and desires authenticity • Needs language for their emotions and guidance for their inner work • Loves introspective, spiritual, emotionally intelligent storytelling Every episode is 20 minutes or less, intentionally crafted for listeners who want depth, clarity, and transformation without overwhelm. This is healing with intention. This is storytelling with purpose. This is spiritual evolution in real time. It’s time to R.I.S.E. — not into who the world expects you to be, but into who you truly are. Subscribe today and begin your journey upward.

  1. Aug 9

    A New Environment Won't Heal an Old Mindset: Why We Repeat the Same Patterns in Different Places

    Send us Fan Mail Have you ever changed jobs, moved to a new city, started a new relationship, or joined a new community—only to find yourself facing the same struggles? In this eye-opening episode of The Box & The Sky, Keya McClain the Poet explores why external change alone cannot create internal transformation. Through thoughtful storytelling and practical insight, Keya challenges listeners to examine the patterns they unknowingly carry into new environments and explains why healing requires more than a change of scenery—it requires a change in mindset. In this episode, Keya discusses:  Why old patterns often follow us into new places  The difference between change and transformation  Recognizing emotional habits that no longer serve you  Why healing requires self-awareness, not just new opportunities  The power of curiosity over self-criticism  Creating peace that travels with you wherever you go  How to stop repeating cycles and begin living intentionally This conversation is for anyone who has ever wondered why the same challenges keep appearing despite changing their surroundings. Because healing isn't about finding the perfect environment. It's about becoming the kind of person who can create peace wherever life takes you. Support the show

  2. Aug 6

    The Unlearning That Set Me Free: Why Healing Required Me to Leave More Than Religion

    Send us Fan Mail What if healing isn't about learning more—but about unlearning what no longer serves you? In this powerful episode of The Box & The Sky, Keya McClain the Poet explores the courageous process of questioning inherited beliefs, redefining personal truth, and trusting your own spiritual and emotional journey. While leaving organized religion became part of her story, this conversation reaches far beyond faith. It explores the beliefs we inherit about success, womanhood, relationships, worthiness, boundaries, leadership, grief, and identity—and the freedom that comes from examining what still aligns with the person you're becoming. In this episode, Keya discusses:  Why healing often requires unlearning  The difference between questioning and rebellion  Leaving inherited beliefs without abandoning your values  Healthy detachment versus emotional disconnection  Boundaries that naturally emerge through discernment  Releasing the belief that your worth is tied to your usefulness  Becoming curious enough to rediscover yourself This episode is for anyone who has ever felt the tension between honoring where they came from and embracing who they are becoming. Healing doesn't ask you to reject your past. It invites you to examine it with honesty, compassion, and courage. Support the show

  3. Aug 4

    Reclaiming My Time Was Never About Time : Why So Many Gen X Black Women Are Finally Choosing Peace

    Send us Fan Mail In this deeply reflective episode of The Box & The Sky series, Keya McClain the Poet explores why so many Gen X Black women are saying they're "reclaiming their time"—and why it's about so much more than time. For generations, many women were taught to be everything for everyone: dependable, resilient, selfless, and endlessly available. But what happens when strength becomes your identity and peace becomes an afterthought? Through personal reflection and years of healing work, Keya discusses how choosing yourself isn't selfish—it's necessary. She shares how journaling, therapy, meditation, boundaries, and self-awareness helped her stop performing strength and start embracing peace. In this episode, Keya discusses:  Why reclaiming time is really reclaiming yourself  The hidden cost of being "the strong one"  Releasing people-pleasing and overfunctioning  Why peace is something we intentionally choose  Giving yourself permission to rest, say no, and disappoint others  The difference between proving your worth and honoring your value  Why healing teaches us to choose ourselves without guilt This conversation is for every woman who has spent years taking care of everyone else and is finally asking, "What would it look like to care for me?" Because reclaiming your time isn't really about time. It's about reclaiming the woman you've always been beneath the expectations. Support the show

  4. Aug 1

    Your Body Knew Before Your Mind Admitted It: Learning to Trust the Wisdom Within

    Send us Fan Mail Healing was never meant to become our identity. There comes a point where the work you've been doing becomes less about what you're healing from and more about how you naturally live. In this episode, I share what it looks like when healing moves from something you practice into something you embody. We'll talk about the quiet confidence that develops, the peace that no longer needs validation, and how you know you've truly grown—not because life stopped happening, but because you stopped abandoning yourself. This is the episode for anyone wondering what healing actually looks like after years of doing the work. Support the show

  5. Jul 30

    The Day Healing Became My Personality: When the Work Stops Feeling Like Work

    Send us Fan Mail We often confuse love with comfort. But real love isn't always comfortable. In this episode, I explore why honesty can be one of the greatest expressions of love—and why people who genuinely care about us are sometimes willing to have difficult conversations instead of easy ones. We'll talk about accountability without shame, compassion without enabling, and how telling the truth can strengthen relationships instead of destroying them. If you've ever struggled with giving or receiving honest feedback, this conversation is for you. Support the show

  6. Jul 28

    The Conversation That Changed Me: Why Loving Someone Sometimes Means Telling the Truth

    Send us Fan Mail Some conversations don't just change your perspective—they change the trajectory of your life. In this episode, I share why the most transformative conversations are often the ones that challenge us instead of comfort us. Sometimes the people who love us most are willing to risk our temporary discomfort so we can experience lasting growth. I'll explore how one honest conversation became a turning point in my healing journey and why avoiding truth often delays our freedom. Healing doesn't always begin with a breakthrough. Sometimes it begins with one sentence you can never unhear. Support the show

  7. Jul 20

    When Someone Else's Sky Offends Your Box: The Hidden Cost of Policing Other People's Authenticity

    Send us Fan Mail In this thought-provoking episode of The Box & The Sky series, Keya McClain the Poet explores the emotional, relational, and spiritual cost of constantly judging, correcting, or attempting to control other people's lives. Inspired by a simple social media video that questioned how people should dress, Keya reflects on a much deeper issue: Why do other people's authentic choices create such strong emotional reactions in us? From clothing and relationships to spirituality, parenting, careers, and personal expression, this episode challenges listeners to consider the difference between curiosity and projection—and the freedom that comes from releasing the need to manage another person's journey. Keya also shares her own experience of leaving the church and the unexpected anger it created in others, illustrating how someone else's authenticity can sometimes feel threatening when it challenges the boxes we've built around our own identities. In this episode, Keya discusses: Why discomfort often becomes judgmentThe difference between curiosity and projectionHow social media encourages opinion over reflectionThe emotional cost of trying to control other people's choicesWhy someone else's authenticity is not an emergencyThe connection between identity, certainty, and judgmentRedirecting your energy from managing others to healing yourselfHow honoring your own path creates more peace than policing someone else'sThis conversation is for anyone who has ever felt judged for choosing a different path—or who is ready to examine where they may be spending too much emotional energy trying to understand, correct, or control the lives of others. Because healing doesn't ask us to agree with everyone. It asks us to trust ourselves enough to allow others the freedom to become who they are meant to be. Your peace grows when your need to control someone else's journey begins to fade. Support the show

  8. Jul 18

    The Cost of Living in the Box - When Comfort Becomes a Cage

    Send us Fan Mail In this transformative episode of The Box & The Sky series, Keya McClain the Poet explores the hidden cost of choosing comfort over alignment and the emotional price many people pay for remaining inside lives they've already outgrown. Drawing from her own entrepreneurial journey and personal evolution, Keya reflects on the many "boxes" she has lived in—from people-pleasing and perfectionism to timelines, expectations, and identities that no longer fit. This conversation challenges listeners to ask one powerful question: Am I staying because I'm aligned...or because I'm comfortable? In this episode, Keya discusses: • Why familiar doesn't always mean healthy • The emotional cost of staying inside outdated identities • Comfort versus alignment • The courage required to evolve • Letting go of people-pleasing and perfectionism • Honoring intuition over external expectations • Why authenticity often requires discomfort before freedom Keya reminds us that healing isn't about escaping every uncomfortable moment—it's about recognizing when the life you've built has become too small for the person you're becoming. This episode is for anyone standing at the edge of change, wondering whether to stay where life feels familiar or trust themselves enough to grow. Sometimes the greatest risk isn't changing. It's remaining in a box you've already outgrown. Support the show

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Rising Into Self-Empowerment — A Healing Journey Told Out Loud R.I.S.E. is where truth meets transformation. Hosted by Keya McClain-Goodwin, The Hardcore Healing Pen Coach, this exclusive subscriber-only podcast peels back every layer of healing — grief, growth, trauma, love, betrayal, loss, reinvention, and the sacred work of returning home to yourself. Each episode offers a raw, intimate glimpse into the turning points that shaped her life: the job she walked away from, the friendships that broke then rebuilt her, the family wounds she had to recover from, the grief that taught her tenderness, and the healing that continues to reveal who she truly is. But R.I.S.E. isn’t just about her story. It’s about your story tucked inside hers. Through soulful storytelling, guided reflections, and weekly journal prompts, R.I.S.E. invites you to heal out loud, honor your truth, release what no longer serves you, and embrace the life you’re becoming. R.I.S.E. is for the woman or man who: • Is ready to commit to their healing • Feels alone, misunderstood, or emotionally overwhelmed • Wants to break generational patterns • Is tired of performing strength and desires authenticity • Needs language for their emotions and guidance for their inner work • Loves introspective, spiritual, emotionally intelligent storytelling Every episode is 20 minutes or less, intentionally crafted for listeners who want depth, clarity, and transformation without overwhelm. This is healing with intention. This is storytelling with purpose. This is spiritual evolution in real time. It’s time to R.I.S.E. — not into who the world expects you to be, but into who you truly are. Subscribe today and begin your journey upward.

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