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. Sep 28

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

    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 Ready to nurture your mind, body, and spirit? Get our FREE Self-Care Challenge Visit Our Website - The show now has a website and blog!! Come visit and read more! Sign Up for Our Weekly Newsletter - Come subscribe to Heal & Thrive Wednesdays and get the mid-week reset you need.  Follow me on IG @shecanhealpodcast for upcoming episodes and more inspiration. I want to hear your thoughts on the show: Reviews help my show so much, please leave a review on your favorite platform. Subscribe to the show You'll be notified when a new episode is available, so you never miss an episode.

  2. Sep 23

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

    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 Ready to nurture your mind, body, and spirit? Get our FREE Self-Care Challenge Visit Our Website - The show now has a website and blog!! Come visit and read more! Sign Up for Our Weekly Newsletter - Come subscribe to Heal & Thrive Wednesdays and get the mid-week reset you need.  Follow me on IG @shecanhealpodcast for upcoming episodes and more inspiration. I want to hear your thoughts on the show: Reviews help my show so much, please leave a review on your favorite platform. Subscribe to the show You'll be notified when a new episode is available, so you never miss an episode.

  3. Sep 15

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

    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 Ready to nurture your mind, body, and spirit? Get our FREE Self-Care Challenge Visit Our Website - The show now has a website and blog!! Come visit and read more! Sign Up for Our Weekly Newsletter - Come subscribe to Heal & Thrive Wednesdays and get the mid-week reset you need.  Follow me on IG @shecanhealpodcast for upcoming episodes and more inspiration. I want to hear your thoughts on the show: Reviews help my show so much, please leave a review on your favorite platform. Subscribe to the show You'll be notified when a new episode is available, so you never miss an episode.

  4. Sep 7

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

    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 Ready to nurture your mind, body, and spirit? Get our FREE Self-Care Challenge Visit Our Website - The show now has a website and blog!! Come visit and read more! Sign Up for Our Weekly Newsletter - Come subscribe to Heal & Thrive Wednesdays and get the mid-week reset you need.  Follow me on IG @shecanhealpodcast for upcoming episodes and more inspiration. I want to hear your thoughts on the show: Reviews help my show so much, please leave a review on your favorite platform. Subscribe to the show You'll be notified when a new episode is available, so you never miss an episode.

  5. Aug 31

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

    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 Ready to nurture your mind, body, and spirit? Get our FREE Self-Care Challenge Visit Our Website - The show now has a website and blog!! Come visit and read more! Sign Up for Our Weekly Newsletter - Come subscribe to Heal & Thrive Wednesdays and get the mid-week reset you need.  Follow me on IG @shecanhealpodcast for upcoming episodes and more inspiration. I want to hear your thoughts on the show: Reviews help my show so much, please leave a review on your favorite platform. Subscribe to the show You'll be notified when a new episode is available, so you never miss an episode.

  6. Aug 24

    Ep. 100 - The Power of Celebrating Yourself

    Send us Fan Mail Waiting to celebrate until you “finally” arrive is one of the fastest ways to drain your joy and your motivation. I’m marking a huge milestone, episode 100, by talking about celebration as a real healing practice, not a fluffy extra. Because when we only measure the finish line, we miss the courage it takes to start and the discipline it takes to keep going, especially as women balancing work, family, and everyone else’s needs. I share personal stories from my path as a working mom who took eight years to finish a bachelor’s degree in social work, plus the moment I still remember vividly: dropping a college application into a mailbox and feeling accomplishment in my body. We also get into how being surrounded by people who were “10 steps ahead” helped shift my mindset from “that’s not for me” to “why not me?” and how those early steps eventually led to becoming a licensed clinical social worker, building a private practice, and creating this podcast. We talk self-care in practical terms too: birthdays as a day off, a massage, lunch, rest, and anything that helps you feel valued without guilt. And if you’re the type who waits to celebrate until the end, I offer a reframe that supports mental health, confidence, and long-term change: celebrate the baby steps, because they are the path. If this resonates, subscribe, share the episode with a friend who needs permission to be proud, and leave a review so more women can find the She Can Heal Podcast. Support the show Ready to nurture your mind, body, and spirit? Get our FREE Self-Care Challenge Visit Our Website - The show now has a website and blog!! Come visit and read more! Sign Up for Our Weekly Newsletter - Come subscribe to Heal & Thrive Wednesdays and get the mid-week reset you need.  Follow me on IG @shecanhealpodcast for upcoming episodes and more inspiration. I want to hear your thoughts on the show: Reviews help my show so much, please leave a review on your favorite platform. Subscribe to the show You'll be notified when a new episode is available, so you never miss an episode.

  7. Aug 17

    Ep. 99 - Mothering Yourself: Overcoming Burnout with Self-Compassion with Victoria Duarte

    Send us Fan Mail If you have ever felt exhausted by the endless cycle of burnout, mom guilt, or the pressure to constantly "do it all," this episode offers a gentle, grounded path back to yourself. Host Keila Aldea sits down with Victoria Duarte—somatic and mindfulness coach, trauma-informed Reiki practitioner, and co-founder of Healing Art Center, a veteran-owned wellness collective in Virginia Beach. Victoria shares her journey from special education teacher to somatic coach, explaining why true healing rarely happens through a single, rigid path. Together, they explore how to build authentic self-compassion, release physical tension, and quiet the internal voice telling you that taking up space is "selfish." In this episode, we cover: The Multi-Modal Healing Approach: Why there is no "one right way" to heal and how combining traditional and holistic practices creates a sustainable wellness village.From Burnout to Somatic Coaching: How Victoria’s background in special education and motherhood led her to mindfulness and nervous system regulation.Dismantling Mom Guilt: Shifting away from commercialized self-care routines toward deep, daily self-advocacy and self-worth.Radical Self-Compassion Without Toxic Positivity: How acknowledging uncomfortable emotions makes you more assertive and resilient.Simple Somatic Practices for Daily Stress: Practical, hands-on techniques using breathwork, physical cues, and grounding to release tension fast.Key Takeaways: Healing requires options: Recovery isn't one-size-fits-all; exploring holistic, somatic, and clinical modalities under one umbrella allows you to find what fits your unique nervous system.Self-compassion is assertive: Honoring your true feelings instead of brushing them aside isn't "soft"—it establishes clear boundaries and helps you advocate for your needs.Small micro-check-ins matter: You don't need hours of meditation to regulate your nervous system; simple check-ins with your posture, breath, and feet can bring immediate relief.Connect with Victoria: social media - @healing_arts_center_vb https://www.facebook.com/p/Healing-Arts-Center-VB-61550992205678/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/victoria-duarte-0a4518259/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/100605581/admin/page-posts/published/ Website: healingartsvb.com and https://www.vagaro.com/healingartscenter Support the show Ready to nurture your mind, body, and spirit? Get our FREE Self-Care Challenge Visit Our Website - The show now has a website and blog!! Come visit and read more! Sign Up for Our Weekly Newsletter - Come subscribe to Heal & Thrive Wednesdays and get the mid-week reset you need.  Follow me on IG @shecanhealpodcast for upcoming episodes and more inspiration. I want to hear your thoughts on the show: Reviews help my show so much, please leave a review on your favorite platform. Subscribe to the show You'll be notified when a new episode is available, so you never miss an episode.

  8. Aug 10

    Ep. 98 - How to Slow Down & Embrace a Soft Life (Without the Guilt)

    Send us Fan Mail Are you constantly on the go, feeling guilty the second you try to take time for yourself? If your mind is always racing to the next item on your to-do list—even while taking a walk or running a quick errand—you are not alone. In this episode, we break down why so many women are conditioned to believe that rest must be "earned" and why relentless busyness is destroying our mental health and nervous system ease. As a therapist, I share real-world client insights and personal experiences on how to step off the productivity hamster wheel, reframe what success really looks like, and embrace the power of soft living. In this episode, we cover: The Root of Busy Guilt: Why women carry the pressure to always be productive and how struggle culture conditions us to glorify burnout.What "Soft Living" Actually Means: Moving past the social media aesthetic to discover the true origins of the movement and how to practice non-negotiable ease.Hustle Culture vs. Soft Life: How to reframe ambition so peace, well-being, and rest count just as much as output.4 Practical Ways to Slow Down:Making rest your non-negotiable baseline (not a reward).Setting boundaries with your time and releasing productivity guilt.Making daily comfort an intentional choice.Intentionally slowing down everyday tasks (from driving to eating lunch).Rest is not a luxury—it’s a foundational right. Tune in to learn how to create a calmer, softer, and more present life today. Support the show Ready to nurture your mind, body, and spirit? Get our FREE Self-Care Challenge Visit Our Website - The show now has a website and blog!! Come visit and read more! Sign Up for Our Weekly Newsletter - Come subscribe to Heal & Thrive Wednesdays and get the mid-week reset you need.  Follow me on IG @shecanhealpodcast for upcoming episodes and more inspiration. I want to hear your thoughts on the show: Reviews help my show so much, please leave a review on your favorite platform. Subscribe to the show You'll be notified when a new episode is available, so you never miss an episode.

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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
    106
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © 2026 She Can Heal Podcast
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