She Can Heal Podcast

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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...

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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 cons...

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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 comple...

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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 majo...

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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 mental health.

We break down the psychological definition of a toxic personality and explore the common traits you need to watch out for—includ...

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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-trust. 
 
We get real about why so many of us stay in our heads and miss what our bodies are trying to tell us, especially...

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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, loving reminder that taking care of yourself is the ultimate form of self-care. If you are ready to ditch the guilt, make yourself a priority, and stop pouring from an empty cup, this...

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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-care.

We get honest about why so many people try breathing exercises once and decide “it doesn’t work,” then walk through what’s really happening inside the body. Deborah and Michae...

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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 about surviving; it's about a profound mental, spiritual, and creative awakening. Sandy opens up about:

The "Cancer of the Mind": Navigating the isolation, brain fog, and psychological battles of agg...

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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 heavy breathing and nerves, and choosing to do it anyway.

Tune in as I break down a practical, 5-step framework to help you acknowledge what’s ho...

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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, emotional balance, and steadier mood. I also explain why morning light is especially powerful for circadian rhythm and sleep, and how small shifts like a 10-minute walk or sitting...

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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 Traditional Chinese Medicine takes a different route by looking for patterns like internal heat, dampness, and blocked qi. Dr. Daniela explains why creams and co...

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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 through a practical lens, including TF-CBT, CBT, and DBT skills that help women and teen girls rebuild resilience. Susanna breaks down why dialectics can be a game ch...

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“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 mental health and healing work. We start with the “no time” trap and get honest about why waiting for extra hours neve...

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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 of modern recovery.Actionable steps you can take today to start your healing journey.A breakdown of the KIA Framework for immediate application.

Stick ar...

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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 late 30s, 40s, and 50s, low iron, and other health issues can absolutely affect fatigue and energy levels.

Then we get practical. I walk...

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“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 and friends alike.

We redefine self-care in a way that actually works in real life. Instead of treating self-care like an expensive luxury or a rare pampering moment, we...

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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 experiencing. I will leave you with some action steps you can take right away after listening to this episode. 

The truth is that in ad...

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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 down the three core types—cognitive, physical, and emotional—and why each one matters. From there, we dive into four pillars you can act on today. 

Expect relatable examples, the...

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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 signals, and the real-life moments that leave you wired yet exhausted, then teach you how to build resilience from the inside out.
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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 walking you through:

The hidden connection between people-pleasing and self-betrayal.Why "quitting" is actually a form of self-aba...

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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 workouts that fit a busy life.

Keila shares the exact way she asks AI to build lunch and dinner options that fit her specific macro goals, plus how to sw...

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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 advocate, I share clear steps, scripts, and mindset shifts that help you let go without losing yourself.

We start by naming the hyperindependence trap and why it often roots in trauma. You’ll learn how to pract...

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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: I’m not consistent yet, I haven’t found a workout I enjoy yet, I’m not organized yet. We walk through four pract...

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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 the four laws from Atomic Habits—make it obvious, attractive, easy, and satisfying—and apply them to everyday goals like drinking more water, lifting consistently...

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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 like to look at it, you will not be a "new you" but the same you on...

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When your alarm goes off on a cold, dreary winter morning, what is your default reaction? Do you immediately dive into stress, racing thoughts, and mental friction—allowing a tough start to derail your entire day?

In Episode 69 of the She Can Heal Podcast, host and licensed therapist Keila Aldea explores the profound impact our morning mindset has on our emotional well-being. Reflecting on a personal moment when she needed a deeper, more grounded start to her day, Keila shares five powerful morning sayings inspired by The Bu...