She Can Heal Podcast

Keila Aldea, LCSW
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A podcast focused on helping women heal and thrive emotionally, physically and spiritually. She Can Heal will be your weekly dose of inspiration and practical tools designed to help women like you heal, flourish, and reclaim their power. Each week, I will be sharing weekly episodes on all things self-care, wellness, healing, mindset and mental health. This is your space to: Learn about cutting-edge self-care practicesDiscover techniques for stress reduction and emotional managementGain insights from inspiring women and expertsUncover the secrets to a life filled with purpose and joyEmbrace your journey of healing and transformationJoin this supportive community of women dedicated to growth, and together, let's unlock the thriving version of ourselves that's waiting to be unleashed! Subscribe now and get ready to rewrite the story of your well-being!   

  1. Oct 28

    Stop Apologizing for Your Feelings: A 3-Step Protocol for Emotional Regulation I Ep. 108

    Send us Fan Mail How often do you catch yourself apologizing for how you feel, dismissing your emotions as "too sensitive," or rushing to push past discomfort just to keep the peace? In this episode of the She Can Heal Podcast, host and licensed therapist Keila Aldea tackles the exhausting cycle of self-invalidation and hustle culture conditioning. Moving past the societal expectation to always stay positive and strong, Keila explains why judging or shaming your emotions only amplifies stress and keeps you stuck in emotional dysregulation. Instead, she introduces a powerful three-step honor protocol—Notice, Give Love and Compassion, and Tend to Your Need—to help you transform your relationship with yourself and master true emotional sovereignty. Key Takeaways in This Episode: The Trap of Self-Invalidation: Recognizing how habits like saying "I shouldn't feel this way" or brushing off uncomfortable emotions signal to your nervous system that you aren't safe.Step One: Notice & Give Awareness: Practicing radical honesty by pausing and naming your feelings in the moment (e.g., acknowledging physical tension or frustration) without judgment.Step Two: Give Love and Compassion: Swapping harsh inner criticism and shaming self-talk for gentle, grounding phrases and physical self-soothing (like placing a hand over your heart).Step Three: Tend to Your Need: Asking yourself what you truly need in the moment—whether it's five minutes of mindful breathing, fresh air, a warm shower, or reaching out to a trusted friend—and meeting that need from a place of love rather than desperation.The Five-Minute Honor Pause: A practical weekly exercise to help you stop abandoning yourself when big emotions arise, treating yourself with the same warmth you would offer a best friend."Your feelings are valid. And no matter how big they are, no matter how messy they look, and no matter what anybody tells you about them, they are real. And more importantly, your job is not to shame yourself or judge yourself for feeling them. Your only job is to honor what you're feeling in the moment." If this episode helped you see your sensitivity as a superpower and inspired you to stop apologizing for your emotions, don't forget to subscribe, leave a five-star review, and share it with a friend who needs permission to feel today! Support the show 🌿 Connect with Keila & The She Can Heal Community: Website & Blog  www.shecanhealpodcast.comWeekly Newsletter: Subscribe to Heal and Thrive Wednesdays for regular wellness tips and prompts.Follow on Social: @shecanhealpodcast ✨ Enjoying the show? Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and leave a 5-star review to help other women find the inspiration they need to heal and thrive!

  2. Oct 21

    Why You Procrastinate (It’s Not Laziness): 4 Ways to Break the Pattern I Ep. 107

    Send us Fan Mail Ever feel stuck pushing off important tasks or projects, only to blame yourself for being lazy or disorganized? On this episode of the She Can Heal Podcast, host Keila Aldea, LCSW breaks down what procrastination really is—and why research shows it’s an emotional regulation challenge rather than a time management problem. If you struggle with anxiety, perfectionism, or feeling overwhelmed, delaying tasks provides immediate short-term relief while creating greater stress in the long run. Join Keila as she shares her personal struggles with task avoidance and explores the psychological root causes behind the procrastination cycle. In this episode, you’ll discover: The Root Cause of Avoidance: How fear of failure, perfectionism, fatigue, and cognitive load trigger procrastination.8 Psychological Triggers: Identifying whether your avoidance stems from low motivation, distraction, executive function challenges, or fear of judgment.4 Actionable Steps to Follow Through: Simple techniques like breaking tasks into bite-sized steps, using the Pomodoro technique, "eating the frog," and self-compassion.The Power of Rewards: How to make tedious or daunting tasks enjoyable without guilt. Support the show 🌿 Connect with Keila & The She Can Heal Community: Website & Blog  www.shecanhealpodcast.comWeekly Newsletter: Subscribe to Heal and Thrive Wednesdays for regular wellness tips and prompts.Follow on Social: @shecanhealpodcast ✨ Enjoying the show? Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and leave a 5-star review to help other women find the inspiration they need to heal and thrive!

  3. Oct 12

    How to Create a Simple 3-Step Morning Routine for Stress-Free Days I Ep. 106

    Send us Fan Mail Are you waking up running on empty, rushing into tasks, and immediately giving your energy away to everyone else? Starting your morning on fumes primes your day for stress, overwhelm, and fatigue. In this episode, we are flipping the script on morning routines and replacing the “shoulds” with a flexible, sacred ritual designed to fill your cup first. Join us as we break down a simple 3-Step Morning Ritual—Movement, Mindset, and Meaning—that helps you care for your body, mind, and purpose without adding extra stress to your to-do list. What You’ll Learn in This Episode: Why "You Time" Isn't Selfish: How prioritizing your well-being signals that your needs matter, giving you more energy to show up for your family, career, and life.Debunking the Myths: Why this ritual isn't about neglecting your responsibilities or spending hours you don't have.Part 1 – Movement: Simple ways to reduce stress, kickstart serotonin, and signal to your brain that you're awake (whether you have 5 minutes or 30).Part 2 – Mindset: How to prime your mind with gratitude, journaling, prayer, or affirmations so you start the day feeling inspired.Part 3 – Meaning: Why connecting with your future self through intention, visualization, and dreaming shifts your mindset toward what’s possible.Plug-and-Play Routines: Practical 10-, 20-, and 30-minute routine examples you can start using today.Key Takeaway “When you feel better, you do better. You show up full instead of running on fumes.”Support the show 🌿 Connect with Keila & The She Can Heal Community: Website & Blog  www.shecanhealpodcast.comWeekly Newsletter: Subscribe to Heal and Thrive Wednesdays for regular wellness tips and prompts.Follow on Social: @shecanhealpodcast ✨ Enjoying the show? Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and leave a 5-star review to help other women find the inspiration they need to heal and thrive!

  4. Sep 28

    How to Cope with Seasonal Changes - 5 Tips to Beat the Winter Blues I Ep. 105

    Send us Fan Mail The season changes and suddenly your mood changes with it. If you’ve noticed darker mornings, earlier sunsets, lower energy, or that creeping sadness as fall turns into winter, you’re not imagining it and you’re not “lazy.” We dig into the real reasons seasonal changes affect mental health, including how reduced sunlight can disrupt your circadian rhythm and shift key mood and sleep chemicals like serotonin and melatonin. We also talk about why vitamin D can matter more than you think when you’re feeling low.  We walk through what “winter blues” can look like for most people, and how it differs from seasonal affective disorder (SAD), a clinical depression pattern that often starts in late fall or early winter and eases in spring. You’ll hear common signs like persistent low energy, appetite changes and carb cravings, sleep trouble, and losing interest in things you normally enjoy. Plus, we name something people forget: seasonal struggles can happen in summer too, depending on your body, preferences, and routines.  Then we get practical with five coping tools you can use right away: anchoring your day with morning light (and how a light therapy box can help), protecting consistent sleep and movement routines, leaning into seasonal foods that support mood, setting up your environment so winter feels cozy instead of isolating, and staying socially connected on purpose. If seasonal depression, low motivation, or winter fatigue hits you every year, this gives you a plan.  If this helped, subscribe so you don’t miss next week, share it with a friend who needs support, and leave a rating and review so more women can find the show. Support the show 🌿 Connect with Keila & The She Can Heal Community: Website & Blog  www.shecanhealpodcast.comWeekly Newsletter: Subscribe to Heal and Thrive Wednesdays for regular wellness tips and prompts.Follow on Social: @shecanhealpodcast ✨ Enjoying the show? Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and leave a 5-star review to help other women find the inspiration they need to heal and thrive!

  5. Sep 23

    How a Sedentary Lifestyle Affects Your Body and Easy Ways to Incorporate "Movement Snacks" in Your Day I Ep. 104

    Send us Fan Mail You might be doing “all the right things” for your health and still feel tired, puffy, foggy, and stuck with your energy. One overlooked reason is how much time we spend sitting. I’m talking about the silent trap of a sedentary lifestyle, and yes, it can affect you even if you work out in the morning. I walk through what “sedentary” really means for modern women with desk jobs, long commutes, and screen-heavy days, plus the active couch potato phenomenon that can keep our bodies in low-motion mode for 10 to 12 hours. Then we connect the dots to real outcomes: metabolic slowdown, insulin resistance, cortisol and inflammation, circulation strain and heart health, posture issues like tight hip flexors and gluteal amnesia, pelvic floor support, bone density, and the brain fog that hits hard by mid-afternoon. If you’ve ever wondered why you feel drained after sitting all day, this will make it click. The best part is how practical the fixes are. I share “movement snacks” you can do in one to three minutes, the simple stand-and-move rhythm you can follow all day, habit stacking ideas like taking calls on your feet, workstation tweaks that don’t require expensive gear, and the high-impact 10-minute post-meal walk for blood sugar and digestion. I also offer a balanced weekly framework with strength training, zone 2 cardio, and mobility so you can build consistency without burnout. If this helped you, subscribe so you never miss a new drop, share it with a friend who’s stuck at a desk, and leave a review to help more women find the tools to heal and thrive. Support the show 🌿 Connect with Keila & The She Can Heal Community: Website & Blog  www.shecanhealpodcast.comWeekly Newsletter: Subscribe to Heal and Thrive Wednesdays for regular wellness tips and prompts.Follow on Social: @shecanhealpodcast ✨ Enjoying the show? Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and leave a 5-star review to help other women find the inspiration they need to heal and thrive!

  6. Sep 15

    Self-Love Rituals to Use When You’re in an Emotional Rut I Ep. 103

    Send us Fan Mail Have you been feeling disconnected, overly self-critical, or trapped in an emotional rut? In this episode, Keila gets raw and honest about navigating a personal period of low mood, negative self-talk, and emotional fatigue. Even when we logically know our worth, heavy emotions can make it hard to feel it. Keila breaks down the key differences between routines and intentional rituals, exploring why pouring into ourselves is vital when life feels overwhelming. Tune in to learn five simple, creative self-love practices—from writing love letters and creating joy jars to setting daily intention cards—designed to help you soften your inner critic, reclaim your grounded presence, and offer yourself the same compassion you’d give a best friend. Support the show 🌿 Connect with Keila & The She Can Heal Community: Website & Blog  www.shecanhealpodcast.comWeekly Newsletter: Subscribe to Heal and Thrive Wednesdays for regular wellness tips and prompts.Follow on Social: @shecanhealpodcast ✨ Enjoying the show? Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and leave a 5-star review to help other women find the inspiration they need to heal and thrive!

  7. Sep 7

    How to Stay on Your Own Path During Life’s Transitions I Ep. 102

    Send us Fan Mail As the summer slows down and fall approaches, seasonal shifts often disrupt our daily routines—whether you're sending kids back to school, returning to a busier work schedule, or navigating a personal shift. In this episode of She Can Heal, Keila breaks down a powerful mental framework to help you navigate life transitions: The Path and the Lost Woods Analogy. Instead of getting caught up in what you don't want or comparing your journey to someone else's, learn how to explicitly define your path, spot when you're veering off, and use practical tools to guide yourself back. Key Takeaways: Flip the Focus: Why starting with "what you actually want" instead of "what you don't want" changes your brain's direction.The Path Analogy: How to visualize your goals, habits, and self-talk as a trail—and recognize the signs when you're lost in the woods.Regulation & Recovery: Somatic coping skills, breathwork, and space to help you ground yourself when self-doubt or comparison creeps in.Visual Anchor Tools: How to use vision boards, roadmaps, and affirmation cards to keep your eyes on your own progress. Support the show 🌿 Connect with Keila & The She Can Heal Community: Website & Blog  www.shecanhealpodcast.comWeekly Newsletter: Subscribe to Heal and Thrive Wednesdays for regular wellness tips and prompts.Follow on Social: @shecanhealpodcast ✨ Enjoying the show? Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and leave a 5-star review to help other women find the inspiration they need to heal and thrive!

  8. Aug 31

    Overcoming the Fear of Being Seen with Sarah St. Pierre I Ep. 101

    Send us Fan Mail Building a successful, visible brand requires far more than just a polished logo—it demands deep inner work and the courage to show up authentically. In this episode, Sarah, founder and lead designer at Solbrite Studio, breaks down how she transitioned from a hesitant freelancer into a bold design studio owner. Sarah shares how somatic practices like breathwork, shadow work, and EFT tapping helped her move past subconscious blocks, overcome the fear of judgment, and step fully into her business identity. From practical self-care tools for managing imposter syndrome to aligning your visual brand with your real energy, this conversation offers an inspiring roadmap for any woman looking to amplify her impact. Key Takeaways: Uncovering Hidden Beliefs: How targeted breathwork sessions bring subconscious fear, self-doubt, and imposter syndrome into the light so you can process and release them.Shadow Work & The Law of Projection: Why the judgment you fear from others is often a reflection of what you haven't accepted within yourself, and how to turn envy into inspiration.Small Steps Over Massive Leaps: How taking manageable, low-resistance actions creates momentum and builds true confidence over time.Authentic Branding for Business Growth: Why your visual identity needs to match your real energy, and why being bold naturally attracts ideal clients while filtering out the wrong fit.Building Your Self-Care Toolkit: How combining different somatic tools—from movement and journaling to EFT tapping and affirmation cards—helps regulate your nervous system when self-doubt creeps in.Connect with Sara Website: www.solbritestudio.comPodcast: https://solbritestudio.com/podcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/solbritestudio/Free Resources: https://solbritestudio.com/free-resources Link to the program I referenced, Body Language: https://www.beccanicholls.com/bodylanguage - Use code SARAH10 for $30 off the first 6-monthsUnmasked Shadow Work program: https://www.beccanicholls.com/unmasked Support the show 🌿 Connect with Keila & The She Can Heal Community: Website & Blog  www.shecanhealpodcast.comWeekly Newsletter: Subscribe to Heal and Thrive Wednesdays for regular wellness tips and prompts.Follow on Social: @shecanhealpodcast ✨ Enjoying the show? Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and leave a 5-star review to help other women find the inspiration they need to heal and thrive!

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A podcast focused on helping women heal and thrive emotionally, physically and spiritually. She Can Heal will be your weekly dose of inspiration and practical tools designed to help women like you heal, flourish, and reclaim their power. Each week, I will be sharing weekly episodes on all things self-care, wellness, healing, mindset and mental health. This is your space to: Learn about cutting-edge self-care practicesDiscover techniques for stress reduction and emotional managementGain insights from inspiring women and expertsUncover the secrets to a life filled with purpose and joyEmbrace your journey of healing and transformationJoin this supportive community of women dedicated to growth, and together, let's unlock the thriving version of ourselves that's waiting to be unleashed! Subscribe now and get ready to rewrite the story of your well-being!   

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  • Creator
    Keila Aldea, LCSW
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    109
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © 2026 She Can Heal Podcast
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