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. 3d ago

    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 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. 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. 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. Aug 3

    Ep. 97 - Are Your Habits Supporting or Sabotaging You? Try this 4-Step Framework

    Send us Fan Mail Are your daily choices bringing you closer to how you actually want to feel—or are they leaving you stressed, fatigued, and overwhelmed? In this episode of the She Can Heal Podcast, host Keila dives into the honest truth about how sneaky daily habits in our morning and evening routines can sabotage our goals, health, and peace of mind. Keila shares her personal story of resetting her own morning routine, along with a simple, actionable 4-Step Habit Alignment Framework (Audit, Align, Action, and Adjust) to help you stop complaining and start making sustainable changes that stick. In this episode, you’ll learn: How common morning and evening "stress traps" deplete your energy and focus.Why willpower fails and how to use "micro-steps" to build lasting habits.A step-by-step process to align your daily choices with your core desired feelings.How to remove environmental temptations and celebrate small wins without self-judgment. 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. Jul 27

    Ep. 96 - How to Shed Emotional Weight and Reclaim Your Life with Dr. Lisa Campbell

    Send us Fan Mail Have you ever felt trapped in a job, title, or identity because of comfort, salary, or fear of the unknown? In this powerful episode of the She Can Heal Podcast, host Keila Aldea sits down with Dr. Lisa Campbell—known as The Growth Motivator, healthcare leader, growth coach, author, and host of the 52 Authors 52 Weeks podcast. After spending 35 years in healthcare and higher education, Dr. Lisa realized she was unraveling from burnout and holding onto an identity that no longer served her. She made the brave decision to execute faith over fear, leave her corporate safety net, and step fully into her purpose. In this conversation, Dr. Lisa shares actionable tools from her upcoming book, Shed the Weight, helping women release emotional baggage, historical patterns, and limiting beliefs so they can reclaim their peace and true potential. In this episode, you’ll learn: How to separate your identity from your career: Why holding onto comfortable positions or titles can block your personal growth.Choosing faith over fear: How to navigate the transition when stepping out of corporate/healthcare burnout.Creating an Accomplishment Timeline: A powerful exercise to overcome imposter syndrome and own your unique skills.Redefining true self-care: Why peace of mind, mental health, and solitude outweigh surface-level self-care.Setting non-negotiable boundaries: The power of taking quiet time to reset, reconnect with your true self, and visualize your future.Connect with Dr. Lisa Campbell: Website / Booking: https://drlisalcampbell.org Social Media: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@drlisalcampbell1922LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drlisalcampbell Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrLisaLCampbell/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drlisalcampbell/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thegrowthmotivator 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. Jul 21

    Ep. 95 - 5 Habits Sabotaging Your Growth and Happiness (and What to Do Instead)

    Send us Fan Mail Feeling stuck can be frustrating, especially when you’re trying so hard to grow, heal, and do better. I’m Keila Aldea, a licensed therapist and self-care advocate, and I’m sharing five everyday habits that quietly sabotage your growth and happiness, even when your intentions are good. We start with comparison, including the social media highlight reel problem and the trap of measuring your step 1 against someone else’s step 20. Then we get real about self-criticism and the inner critic, using a simple example many of us know too well: you miss a plan, and your mind turns it into a character flaw. From there, we shift into overwhelm and why trying to change everything at once destroys clarity and motivation, plus a mindful “one bucket at a time” approach that helps you build consistency. Finally, we talk about lack of self-care and why people pleasing and weak boundaries drain the energy you need for your own goals, and we close with lack of self-awareness, where distraction and nonstop doing keep you from hearing yourself. You’ll walk away with practical replacements for each habit: self-acceptance, self-compassion, mindfulness, self-love, and self-reflection through journaling, stillness, and simple daily rituals. If this resonates, share it with a friend, subscribe, and leave a review so more women can find the support they need. 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. Jul 13

    Ep. 94 - Why Protecting Your Mental Health Matters: Here are 5 Ways I Protect Mine!

    Send us Fan Mail You can be strong, capable, and successful and still be running on empty. I’m Keila Aldea, a licensed therapist, and I’m sharing the real-life habits I rely on to protect my mental health so I can show up clearly for my clients and still have energy for my own life. If you’re a busy mom, a caregiver, or someone with a high-stress job, these practices are designed to feel doable, not overwhelming. We start with the habit that quietly runs the whole system: sleep. I talk about why a consistent sleep schedule becomes a nonnegotiable, how routines help your brain power down, and why many of us have to look at our evenings to figure out what’s stealing rest. From there, we move into caring for the body through daily movement like walking, strength training, stretching, and the kind of nutrition choices that support energy, gut health, and focus without chasing perfection. Then we get practical about mindfulness and nervous system regulation without making it complicated. I share how single-tasking, mindful eating, and simple pause moments can lower overwhelm and help you feel present again. We also talk about slow mornings, taking your lunch break, protecting weekends, and giving yourself permission to use PTO for appointments or rest when you need it, because disappointing yourself to please everyone else never pays off. If this helps you, subscribe, share it with a friend who needs a reset, and leave a review so the show can reach more women who are ready to protect their peace. 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. Jul 6

    Ep. 93 - The Sunday Reset RoutineThat Sets up Your Entire Week

    Send us Fan Mail Do you get hit with a wave of anxiety every Sunday evening? You’re not alone. In this episode, we’re tackling the dreaded "Monday scaries" head-on and talking about how to reclaim your week using a realistic, powerful Sunday reset routine. If you are looking for a practical Sunday reset routine to lower anxiety, forget the perfect, high-aesthetic "Type A" routines you see on social media. Your life, your energy levels, and your schedule are completely unique—whether you are a busy parent managing a chaotic household or navigating a completely new season of life. This episode isn’t a cookie-cutter formula; it’s a flexible guideline designed to help you build a personalized Sunday reset routine for a stress-free week that actually fits your lifestyle. We break down the ultimate Sunday reset into three simple, actionable pillars: 🔄 The 3-Part Sunday Reset Framework: 1. Plan: How to look ahead at your upcoming week to map out crucial deadlines, appointments, and household tasks without getting overwhelmed.2. Prep: The practical steps to lower mid-week friction—from strategic meal prep tips and grocery shopping to quick house resets and filling up your gas tank.3. Pause: The missing step in most routines. Why resetting your own energy through self-care Sunday rituals is just as important as cleaning your house.Waking up on Monday morning to a clean home, a stocked fridge, and a clear game plan changes everything. Tune in to learn how to transition from feeling scattered and rushed to feeling calm, steady, and completely in control. 💖 Connect & Support If this episode helped you rethink your weekend routine, please share it with a friend who struggles with Sunday anxiety! Don't forget to subscribe so you never miss an episode, and leave a review on your favorite podcast platform to help us reach more women just like you. 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. Jun 30

    Ep. 92 - How to Build Consistency with Systems, Not Willpower!

    Send us Fan Mail Have you ever told yourself, "I just don't have enough willpower," or "I'm just not motivated enough"? If you are constantly hitting the "reset button" on your health, fitness, or personal goals, this episode is a must-listen. Host Keila Aldea gets vulnerable about her own recent struggles with consistency and nutrition, sharing a pivotal realization from her nutritionist: consistency is not a character trait—it’s a system output. In this episode, we break down the science behind why we fall off track and unpack the three major traps that destroy our progress: the Motivation Myth, the Willpower Battery, and the truth about Self-Sabotage. Plus, you'll walk away with a step-by-step framework to remove friction, build bulletproof daily routines, and finally achieve the follow-through you've been looking for. Key Takeaways From This Episode: The Motivation Trap: Why waiting to "feel" motivated is holding you back, and how action actually creates motivation (not the other way around).The Willpower Battery: How decision fatigue drains your energy by nightfall and why you need environment design instead of brute force.Self-Sabotage vs. Broken Systems: Why failing to meet your goals isn't a personal flaw—it’s just a sign that your current plan lacks structure.The 5-Step System for Lasting Consistency: How to implement SMART goals, automate your habits, build external accountability, and plan ahead for life's inevitable obstacles.Tracking & Celebrating Wins: Why acknowledging the small "baby steps" is the ultimate secret weapon for long-term momentum. 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
    100
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © 2026 She Can Heal Podcast
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