Voice Notes with Sheila

Sheila U.

A soft, reflective podcast about what it means to find your voice again after feeling invisible. Through honest thoughts and quiet moments, Sheila explores life transitions, inner healing, and the slow, beautiful process of becoming. This is a space for anyone rebuilding, reimagining, or remembering who they are — one voice note at a time. 📩 Listener letters: voicenoteswithsheila@gmail.com This inbox is for reflections and community sharing. It is not monitored for urgent or crisis support.

  1. May 12

    Episode 17 - Women's Day and The Women We Carry

    There are certain times of the year when grief feels closer to the surface. In this episode, I reflect on Mother’s Day, the 21st anniversary of my mother’s passing, and the ways grief continues to reintroduce itself through different stages of life. This is a conversation about mothers, memory, womanhood, loneliness, unconditional love, and learning to carry yourself while still carrying the people you miss. A soft reflection for anyone navigating love and absence at the same time.

    8 min

  2. Apr 19

    Episode 16 - The Quiet Tension of the In-Betwens

    Lately, I’ve been thinking about age… and that quiet, in-between space we don’t talk about enough. The place where you’re no longer considered “young,” but you’re not old either. Where certain opportunities no longer come your way, and yet, you’re still becoming, still figuring things out. In this episode, I sit with that tension and what it means to keep building a life that still feels like yours.

    6 min

  3. Apr 6

    Episode 15 - What I Din't Say

    After a recent speaking engagement, I found myself sitting with everything I said… and everything I didn’t. In this episode, I reflect on showing up even when I didn’t feel ready, the beauty of doing things afraid, and the quiet realization that we don’t have to say everything all at once. A gentle reminder that pausing is not about stopping life, but about coming back to yourself in the middle of it.

    6 min

  4. Feb 23

    Episode 14 - When Life Interrupts the Moment (Letting the Day Be What It Is)

    Recorded on my birthday, in the middle of a hard week, this voice note is a quiet reflection on loss, kindness, and choosing grace when things don’t go as planned. If you’re listening during a tender moment of your own, I hope this episode meets you softly.

    6 min

  5. 12/31/2025

    Episode 13 - Twelve Notes and One Soft Goodbye

    This final episode of the year is a gentle exhale. A moment to look back, to honour the growth, the grief, the soft wins, and the quiet courage it took to keep going. In this voice note, I reflect on moments that shaped me in 2025 — from speaking up during my residency to choosing myself on a solo trip to Iceland, from receiving unexpected kindness to learning the beauty of slowing down. It’s not just a recap. It’s a love letter to this journey — and to you, for walking it with me.

    11 min

  6. 11/16/2025

    Episode 12: Every Version of Me

    Can you be your authentic self while still building a “personal brand”? In this episode, Sheila reflects on the pressure to fit into one box — professional, playful, polished, and how she’s learning that all her versions belong. From self-doubt to self-acceptance, she reminds us that authenticity isn’t choosing one version, it’s honoring them all. You don’t have to explain your becoming, you just have to become.

    6 min

  7. 11/02/2025

    Episode 11 - Let People Celebrate

    Sometimes people make us feel like our joy should come with a warning label, “Don’t be too happy,” “Don’t make it a big deal.” In this episode, Sheila reflects on why we often downplay our wins and reminds us that every milestone, big or small, deserves its moment. Whether you’re moving through a new season, finishing something hard, or simply feeling proud of yourself, it all counts. You don’t need permission to celebrate. Let people celebrate, and let yourself do the same.

    4 min

  8. 10/19/2025

    Episode 10 - Knowing When to Let Go!

    How do you really know when it’s time to move on from a job, a friendship, a relationship, or even a season of your life? In this episode, Sheila gets honest (and a little playful) about learning when to hold on and when to walk away. From career advice that made her pause to the realities of dating after getting too comfortable being single, she shares the messy, funny, and freeing side of letting go. It’s about growth, grace, and showing up as your most authentic self, because sometimes leaving isn’t quitting; it’s choosing peace.

    6 min
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A soft, reflective podcast about what it means to find your voice again after feeling invisible. Through honest thoughts and quiet moments, Sheila explores life transitions, inner healing, and the slow, beautiful process of becoming. This is a space for anyone rebuilding, reimagining, or remembering who they are — one voice note at a time. 📩 Listener letters: voicenoteswithsheila@gmail.com This inbox is for reflections and community sharing. It is not monitored for urgent or crisis support.

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