Soulful Wahine

Kehaulani D., LCSW
  • 5.0 (6)
  • Mental Health

Soulful wahine is a culture-rooted podcast holding space for women who've carried too much and are ready to soften, speak truth, and heal out loud.

  1. Episode 24: Season 1 Finale

    5d ago

    Episode 24: Season 1 Finale

    Season 1 of Soulful Wahine started with conversations about healing, self-discovery, boundaries, attachment styles, nervous system regulation, and what it means to come home to yourself. But as this first season comes to a close, I’ve found myself asking a deeper question: What made healing necessary in the first place? In this season finale, I’m reflecting on the lessons this podcast has taught me, the power of honesty over perfection, and why I believe it’s time for us to have deeper conversations about the experiences that shape us. We talk about emotional loneliness, silence within families and communities, the difference between being loved and feeling emotionally seen, and why healing is so much bigger than self-care routines and coping skills. Most importantly, we explore the idea that growth isn’t just about learning how to move forward—it’s also about understanding what you’ve been carrying all along. Thank you for being part of Season 1 of Soulful Wahine. I am so grateful you’re here, and I can’t wait for what’s ahead in Season 2.

    18 min
  2. Episode 23: Leaving Hawai'i & Coming To Utah

    May 29

    Episode 23: Leaving Hawai'i & Coming To Utah

    When I left Maui at 17 years old, I thought I was simply moving away for college. What I didn’t realize was how much leaving Hawaiʻi would challenge me, shape me, and ultimately help me become the woman I am today. In this episode, I share my experience of moving from Maui to Utah—the culture shock, friendship struggles, loneliness, identity shifts, and lessons that came with building a life away from home. But this isn’t a story about hardship. It’s a story about growth. It’s about learning how to stand firmly in your values, finding your place in unfamiliar spaces, carrying your culture with you wherever you go, and discovering strengths you never knew you had. I talk about: • Culture shock and feeling different • Missing home and the little things you don’t expect • Friendship and belonging • Learning how to be alone • Finding my values and standing on them • How moving shaped me as a therapist and family member • Living aloha away from Hawaiʻi • Why Hawaiʻi will always be part of who I am This episode is deeply personal, and I hope it resonates with anyone who has ever left home, felt caught between two worlds, or wondered where they truly belong. Mahalo for listening. 🌺

    21 min
  3. Episode 22: What 1 year of Soulful Wahine Has Taught Me About Healing, Womanhood, and Finding My Voice

    May 22

    Episode 22: What 1 year of Soulful Wahine Has Taught Me About Healing, Womanhood, and Finding My Voice

    One year later… and wow, what a journey it’s been 🥹🌺✨ In this special episode of Soulful Wahine, I’m reflecting on what this podcast has taught me about healing, womanhood, vulnerability, and finally finding my voice as a Hawaiian woman, therapist, and creator. 🤍 When I first started this podcast, I honestly didn’t realize how much I would grow alongside it. Over the past year, Soulful Wahine has become more than just a podcast — it’s become a space for honesty, softness, accountability, storytelling, culture, community, and emotional healing 🌊🌙 In this episode, I talk about: ✨ The unexpected ways healing has shown up in my own life ✨ What womanhood means to me now vs. when I first started ✨ Learning to take up space unapologetically ✨ The fear of being seen online and how I pushed through it ✨ How this community changed me for the better ✨ The beauty (and discomfort) of evolving publicly Whether you’ve been here since Episode 1 or you’re brand new to the Soulful Wahine family, thank you for being part of this journey 🫶🏽🌺 This episode is personal, reflective, emotional, and a reminder that healing isn’t just about becoming someone new — sometimes it’s about finally returning home to yourself 🤍

    20 min
  4. Episode 21: What 5 Years As A Polynesian Therapist Taught Me About Healing

    May 1

    Episode 21: What 5 Years As A Polynesian Therapist Taught Me About Healing

    As we step into May—AAPI Heritage Month—I found myself reflecting on what this journey has actually looked like for me. It’s been 5 years of being a therapist, and almost a full year of Soulful Wahine… and if I’m being honest, I don’t always take the time to pause and really sit with that. So instead of jumping into another topic, I wanted to slow down and share what this work has genuinely taught me. Not just as a therapist, but as a Polynesian woman navigating healing, relationships, and identity in real life. In this episode, I talk about: what I had to unlearn about healingwhy being understood matters more than being “fixed”what it actually looks like to sit with someone in their pain without trying to change itand how this work has changed the way I see people… and myselfThis isn’t a “perfectly packaged” episode. It’s reflective, grounded, and honest.

    14 min
  5. Episode 20: Hot Takes I Have As A Therapist

    Apr 24

    Episode 20: Hot Takes I Have As A Therapist

    Hot takes I have as a therapist… that might piss you off. In this episode, I’m getting real about the patterns I see over and over again—the ones that keep people stuck, even when they’re “doing the work.” We’re talking about the gap between awareness and change, why closure isn’t something other people give you, and how certain behaviors that look like growth are actually rooted in self-abandonment. This episode isn’t meant to shame you. It’s meant to challenge you to look at what you might be tolerating, avoiding, or holding onto—and why. If something makes you pause, sit with it. That’s usually where the shift begins.

    17 min
  6. Episode 19: You're Not in Love. You're Trauma Bonded.

    Apr 17

    Episode 19: You're Not in Love. You're Trauma Bonded.

    You don’t miss them. You miss the relief you felt when they finally treated you right. That’s not love… that’s a trauma bond. In this episode, we’re breaking down the difference between real love and emotional addiction—because trauma bonds aren’t just “toxic relationships.” They’re cycles built on inconsistency, highs and lows, and the nervous system getting hooked on temporary safety. If you’ve ever felt like you know something isn’t right, but you can’t seem to let go… If the connection feels intense, consuming, and hard to walk away from… If you keep going back even when it hurts… This episode is for you. We’re getting into: • What a trauma bond actually is • Why it feels like love • The role of the nervous system and intermittent reinforcement • Signs you’re stuck in the cycle • What real, safe love actually looks like 🎙️ Episode 19: You're Not in Love. You're Trauma Bonded. — now live.

    25 min
  7. Episode 18: My Toxic Traits in Relationships (Healed Version)

    Apr 10

    Episode 18: My Toxic Traits in Relationships (Healed Version)

    In this episode, I’m breaking down some of the toxic patterns I’ve had in relationships... but from a healed, accountable perspective. Not to shame myself, but to understand where they came from and how they showed up. I talk about: •Overreacting to conflict •Shutting down instead of communicating •Trying to leave before I could be left •And staying longer than I should have These weren’t just “bad habits.” They were protection strategies that made sense at one point, but started costing me healthy connection. This episode is for you if you’ve ever found yourself thinking, “Why do I keep doing this in relationships?” We’re not avoiding accountability over here… but we’re also not abandoning ourselves in the process. Healing isn’t about becoming perfect. It’s about becoming aware enough to choose differently.

    29 min

  8. Apr 4

    Episode 17: Why You Get Triggered Over Small Things

    Ever found yourself reacting to something minor… and then thinking, “why did that hit me so hard?” In this episode, I break down what’s actually happening when you get triggered—because it’s not about being dramatic, sensitive, or “doing too much.” We’re talking: •how your nervous system stores past experiences •why certain moments feel bigger than they “should” •and how old emotional wounds get activated in present-day situations Your triggers aren’t random. They’re information. If you’ve ever felt confused, overwhelmed, or even embarrassed by your reactions—this episode will help you understand yourself on a deeper level. 🎧 Listen now & start responding instead of reacting.

    20 min
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Soulful wahine is a culture-rooted podcast holding space for women who've carried too much and are ready to soften, speak truth, and heal out loud.

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  • Creator
    Kehaulani D., LCSW
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    25
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Soulful Wahine
  • Show Website
    Soulful Wahine