The Healing Heroes: Holistic Wellness for Women

We're wrapping up our Hero Highlight series with none other than psychic medium Lea Morgan. Lea shares powerful insights about intuition, grief, and spiritual communication. She also explains the difference between psychic and mediumship abilities, demystifies the four “clairs,” and explains how she helps people decipher between signs from spirit guides and loved ones. With compassion and cla...

Happy 1st Birthday to The Healing Heroes Podcast !! In this heartfelt solo episode, Host Chandler Stroud reflects on the show's first anniversary by sharing the top five lessons she’s learned from a year of Hero conversations and personal breakthroughs. She recounts the transformative moments that shaped her journey (from leaving a corporate career to navigating profound inner change), and gi...

In light of the heartbreaking devastation unfolding in Kerr County and surrounding areas of Texas due to the catastrophic flash floods on July 4, 2025, we are re-releasing a deeply meaningful conversation with Hero and Texas-resident, Reverend Lizzie McManus Dail. We originally recorded this conversation last year as our very first episode with Lizzie. She spoke with grace and vulnerability about...

Yoga instructor, sound healer, and Thai bodywork practitioner Nicole Kim understands that life's just messy sometimes, and that messiness affects someone's ability to think clearly, embrace emotions, and stay present.  If you’ve been feeling disconnected, stuck in stress mode, or craving an alternative way to heal, this week's Hero Highlight offers insights from previous conversatio...

For this week's Hero Highlight, we take a look back at confidence and empowerment coach Cait DeMello's best moments on the show. From what it means to stay in touch with yourself through breathwork to exploring modalities like parts work and other intuitive practices, Cait helps women heal and embrace their authenticity. She also helps women move beyond people-pleasing, perfectionism, an...

We’re looking back at some of the most inspiring moments from Chandler’s conversations with psychotherapist and EMDR specialist Jen Baumgold. On this Hero Highlight, Jen guides us through understanding trauma (big and small) and its profound effects on our nervous systems, relationships, and self-perception. From navigating shame and isolation to honoring protective mechanisms and employing healin...

In this week's Hero Highlight episode, we're revisiting some of Chandler's favorite conversations with Mindset Coach Katie Wee. Throughout Katie's time on the show, she's helped listeners like you explore what it takes to change your thoughts, unlock self-trust, and build a future rooted in joy and alignment with your purpose. With humor, compassion, and lived wisdom, Kati...

In this illuminating compilation episode, rediscover insightful highlights from Chandler's conversations with Astrologer and Author Ophira Edut. Together, they explore astrology as a rich system for understanding yourself, your purpose, and the season of life you’re in. From breaking down horoscopes and birth charts to explaining retrogrades and zodiac archetypes, Ophira brings humor, heart,...

We revisit some of the most memorable moments from Chandler’s conversations with Acupuncturist and East Asian medicine practitioner Jacques Depardieu. Jacques shares how acupuncture doesn’t just treat pain—it reconnects you to your body, helps regulate your digestive system, and unlocks clarity on a deeper emotional and energetic level.  From explaining how stress and digestion are intertwined to...

We’re diving into the most impactful moments from Chandler’s conversations with Human Design Coach Zach Carlson. From decoding energy types to understanding decision-making and life purpose, Zach breaks down the human design system in a grounded, approachable, and deeply personal way. You’ll hear insights on how conditioning shapes our self-perception, why your nervous system plays a key role in h...

In this soul-nourishing compilation episode from our Hero Highlight series, Chandler revisits her most meaningful conversations with Reverend Lizzie McManus-Dail, a priest who has helped many people (including her over 67k TikTok followers) reframe their understanding of faith, community, and healing.  Whether you're rethinking religion, feeling disconnected from your spiritual roots, or simp...

Our Hero Highlight series continues with Myofascial Release Therapist Karen Remele. We've pulled the most powerful and insightful moments from Chandler’s conversations with Karen. From uncovering how physical pain holds emotional trauma to the role of fascia in healing, Karen brings a compassionate, full-body approach to recovery. This episode explores the emotional and energetic layers of ph...

In the first installment of our new "Hero Highlight" series, we’re revisiting some of the most powerful insights from Bonnie’s appearances on the show. As an Accountability Coach for Teddi Mellencamp's All In, Bonnie coaches hundreds of people on how to stay focused while breaking self-sabotaging barriers. From cultivating true self-trust to embracing resilience during life's h...

Psychic readings can feel mysterious, healing, and life-changing — but only if you know how to approach them with clarity and intention. Chandler welcomed back psychic medium Lea Morgan to break down what you need to know before, during, and after a psychic reading.  Lea shares insights on energetic boundaries, vetting a psychic, and the difference between fear-based readings and those rooted in l...

What if the tension in your body is actually just unprocessed emotions? In this episode, holistic healer Nicole Kim describes how yoga, Thai bodywork, and sound healing can help women reconnect with their inner power. She shares how these somatic practices offer more than relaxation — they can unlock emotional breakthroughs, restore nervous system balance, and transform how we show up in our daily...

Confidence isn’t a one-size-fits-all approach, and it definitely doesn’t always look like being the loudest in the room. In this episode, Hero Cait deMello shares her evolving relationship with confidence, breaking down the difference between external validation and genuine self-trust. Through personal stories, vulnerable insights, and a refreshing honesty about self-doubt, Cait redefines what it...

Have you ever felt an inexplicable wave of self-doubt, a hesitation in speaking up, or an unshakable fear of rejection—without fully understanding why? These subtle yet powerful feelings may be rooted in "little t" traumas—those everyday wounds that seem small on the surface but quietly shape how we see ourselves and interact with the world. Nearly every woman has experienced these momen...

Exploring the Practice of Rolfing with Moylan Ryan What if the way you move—how you stand, walk, and even breathe—could unlock a deeper sense of freedom and alignment? Rolfing, a powerful form of structural integration, offers a profound way to release tension, improve posture, and reshape both body and mind. More than just a physical adjustment, it is a process of unraveling old patterns, restori...

Self-Sabotage: Time to Stop Standing in Your Own Way Have you ever felt like you're on the brink of success, only to find yourself pulling back, procrastinating, or making excuses at the last moment? It’s as if an invisible force is keeping you stuck, preventing you from reaching your full potential. That force is often self-sabotage—a silent, internal battle where fear, doubt, and limiting b...

Something is happening—Whether you're aware of it or not, we’re in a highly dynamic period with several significant astrological events occurring throughout March and early April 2025. One of them is retrograde. Retrogrades often get a bad reputation but don’t have to be seen as negative. Instead, you can learn to reframe these moments in time and use retrograde energy to your advantage as th...

Have you ever felt like life is moving too fast, leaving you disconnected from yourself? In a world overflowing with technology, endless to-do lists, and constant distractions, it’s easy to lose sight of who we truly are. But self-realization offers a way back—a path to slowing down, tuning in, and seeing life through a clearer lens. When we take the time to go inward and connect with our inner se...

Have you ever felt stuck between choices, wondering why decision-making feels overwhelming for you? The answer may lie in your Human Design type. Human Design is all about how we are wired to navigate life—including the way we make decisions. Whether you're a bold Manifestor, a strategic Projector, a responsive Generator, or a deeply intuitive Reflector, your type determines the most aligned...

Forgiveness is an essential part of the healing journey, not because it erases the past but because it frees us from being trapped in it. True healing isn’t about forgetting what happened or pretending pain never existed—it’s about acknowledging the hurt while choosing to move forward with strength and grace. Forgiveness, whether for ourselves or others, allows us to release the weight of resentme...

Have you ever felt an unexplainable pull toward certain choices or a deep inner knowing that defies logic? Our lives are constantly shaped by unseen forces, gently nudging us toward growth, self-awarenaess, and transformation. Spirit speaks in whispers through intuition and the patterns we unconsciously repeat. By recognizing our tendencies, we gain the power to refine them, breaking free from cyc...

How Human Design Types Coincide with Decision-Making Have you ever felt stuck between choices, wondering why decision-making feels overwhelming for you? The answer may lie in your Human Design type. Human Design is all about how we are wired to navigate life—including the way we make decisions. Whether you're a bold Manifestor, a strategic Projector, a responsive Generator, or a deeply intuit...