She Can Heal Podcast

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" routi...

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 r...

Send us Fan Mail Ever left a conversation feeling completely drained, anxious, or second-guessing your own reality? In today’s episode, we are diving deep into a word that gets thrown around a lot, but is often misunderstood: toxicity . Whether it’s a romantic partner, a close friend, a dramatic coworker, or even a parent, dealing with a toxic person can slowly erode your self-esteem and warp your...

Send us Fan Mail If you’ve ever answered “I’m fine” and realized you actually had no idea how you were doing, this conversation is for you. I’m Keila Aldea, a licensed therapist and self-care advocate, and I’m inviting you to pause and come back to yourself, not someday, but right now. That one check-in can be the difference between living on autopilot and living with awareness, choice, and self-t...

Send us Fan Mail Winter was long, spring didn't quite spring, but summer is finally right around the corner! In this episode, host Keila Aldea is shifting into full "summer vibe" mode and sharing four simple, practical habits to help you enter the new season feeling energetic, bright, and deeply aligned. While these healthy habits might sound familiar, consider this your gentle, lov...

Send us Fan Mail Your stress response is loud, fast, and convincing, but your breath is one of the quickest ways to turn the volume down or up on purpose. I’m joined by Dr. Deborah Dayak and Michael Oliver, the co-founders of Mindation.com, to talk about breathwork, mindfulness, meditation, sound, and intuition as practical tools for emotional wellness, nervous system regulation, and everyday self...

Send us Fan Mail In this incredibly moving episode of the She Can Heal Podcast , we sit down with award-winning actress, author, and certified sound practitioner Sandy Duarte. Sandy shares her raw, unfiltered journey of battling non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma—a diagnosis that came after a relentless, mysterious cough and a tumor so massive it collapsed her left lung. But Sandy’s story isn't just abou...

Send us Fan Mail Have you been putting off a big goal, making excuses, or waiting until you feel "ready" to take the first step? In this episode, we explore why doing new, uncomfortable things is so incredibly hard for us as human beings—and why waiting for the fear to vanish is a trap. I share my own raw, behind-the-scenes journey of bringing guests onto the podcast, navigating the heav...

Send us Fan Mail Your mood might not need a complicated overhaul. It might need daylight, fresh air, and a few quiet minutes where your nervous system can finally unclench. I’m Keila Aldea, a licensed therapist and self-care advocate, and I’m sharing why nature can have a real, measurable impact on mental health. We start with sunlight and serotonin, the “feel-good” chemical linked to calm, emotio...

Send us Fan Mail Your skin is not betraying you, it’s reporting to you. Keila sits down with Dr. Daniela Victoria Grohman, a medical doctor and Chinese medicine expert in dermatology and female hormones, to decode what your skin can reveal about your stress load, digestion, and hormone shifts in your 30s and 40s. We talk about why the Western model can leave you stuck in symptom management and how...

Send us Fan Mail Trauma has a way of sneaking into your identity until “what happened to me” turns into “this is who I am.” Keila Aldea sits down with Susanna Johnson, a licensed mental health clinician at McLean Hospital, to name that pattern out loud and lay out a different path: one where your experiences matter, but they never get to decide your worth.  We talk about trauma-informed therapy th...

Send us Fan Mail “I don’t have time.” “It’s too hard.” “I hate Mondays.” If any of those lines run on repeat in your head, it’s not just a bad week. It’s a mindset loop that can quietly keep you stuck, stressed, and unhappy even when you’re doing your best. I’m Keila Aldea, licensed therapist and self-care advocate, and I’m walking you through three mindset shifts I see constantly in women’s menta...

Send us Fan Mail Can you engineer a better version of yourself? This week, we sit down with Sydney Dubey (Coach Sydd), a chemical engineer turned health coach, to discuss how to unlock your "Superhuman" potential. We dive deep into the three essential pillars of wellness and why traditional recovery methods might be failing you. In this episode, you’ll learn: Challenging the status quo o...

Send us Fan Mail Your energy doesn’t disappear for no reason. If you’ve been feeling unusually tired, foggy, or flat, especially in those low dips that seem to come out of nowhere, I want to help you sort through what’s actually happening and what you can do next. We start with the most important foundation: making sure you rule out medical causes with your doctor, because hormone changes in your...

Send us Fan Mail “I don’t have time for self-care” sounds harmless until we translate it honestly: I don’t have time to take care of me. That single sentence explains why so many women feel exhausted, overstretched, and quietly resentful while still doing everything for everyone else. As a licensed therapist and self-care advocate, I’m breaking down the biggest self-care myth I hear from clients a...

Send us Fan Mail In today's episode I am talking about loneliness and why as adults we tend to find ourselves feeling disconnected and alone. I also share the difference between being alone and being lonely (hint: it has to do with choice).  I also share 5 ways that can help you start building connections, feel more socially connected to help you lower any feelings of loneliness you may be ex...

Send us Fan Mail When everything feels uncertain, resilience is the difference between spiraling and steering. We take a clear, compassionate look at what resilience really means—far beyond “toughing it out”—and share a practical roadmap you can use to adapt, recover, and grow through stress, loss, and daily overwhelm. We start by defining resilience as a dynamic skill anyone can build, then break...

Send us Fan Mail Stress doesn’t always look like danger, but your body treats it that way. We break down how the nervous system flips into fight, flight, or freeze at the sight of a bill, an email, or the news—and how to guide it back to rest and digest with fast, practical tools you can use anywhere. As a licensed therapist and self-care advocate, I connect the dots between brain chemistry, body...

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever wondered why it’s so much easier to keep a promise to a boss or a friend than it is to yourself? In this episode, we’re peeling back the layers on self-abandonment . We often think "quitting" is just a lack of discipline, but it’s usually rooted in something deeper: people-pleasing, the paralyzing fear of failure, and a broken cycle of internal trust. I’m w...

Send us Fan Mail Ever feel like you’re “doing everything right” but the scale won’t budge and your energy’s flat? We’ve been there. Keila breaks down how she paired professional guidance with smart AI prompts to make meal planning and strength training simpler, more precise, and a lot more sustainable. No guesswork, no scrolling for hours—just clear targets turned into real meals and realistic wor...

Send us Fan Mail Feeling stretched thin, guilty, and tired of chasing an ideal that never feels real? We dive straight into four patterns that quietly drain women’s energy—hyperindependence, prioritizing everyone else, pressure to be “size four,” and constant comparison—and swap them for simple, sustainable habits that restore calm, confidence, and momentum. As a licensed therapist and self-care a...

Send us Fan Mail One word can turn a wall into a doorway. We dive into the power of yet—how a simple tweak to your self-talk transforms setbacks into stepping stones and helps you build habits that last without the burnout. I share the core difference between a fixed mindset and a growth mindset through Carol Dweck’s research, then translate it into daily language you can use when goals feel heavy...

Send us Fan Mail Ready to trade willpower for systems that actually work? We’re kicking off a fresh season and a new year by unpacking how to reset your habits with less friction and more joy. If excuses, procrastination, and “I’ll start tomorrow” have been running the show, this conversation gives you a roadmap to take back your time, energy, and identity—without shame or hustle. We break down th...

Send us Fan Mail Are you already feeling the pressure of the "New Year, New Me" hype? Before you commit to a total life overhaul or a grueling "reset" plan, let’s take a breath together. In this final episode of the year, I am giving you the pep-talk you need as you get ready to start this new year. Believe me, I get it, a new year for many is like a fresh start. But the way I...

Send us Fan Mail In today's episode, I am sharing 5 phrases to tell yourself every morning that can help you create the mindset you need to have the best possible day.  I recently needed some morning guidance myself and found a very helpful YouTube video that went over 5 powerful sayings you can use to really transform your day.  And I am sharing that wisdom with you because the thoughts you...