The Healing Heroes: Holistic Wellness for Women

This week, we're going back to our very first conversation with Hero Nicole as part of this month's 'Finding Peace in Your Present' theme. She shares the fundamentals of yoga and how this ancient modality changed her life.----- Yoga is a practice that helps harmonize the mind, body, and spirit through a combination of physical postures, breath control, and meditation. The physical aspect of yoga enhances flexibility, strength, and balance, while its mental practices promote mindfulness, stress reduction, and emotional well-being. In this episode, we talk about how yoga can be incredibly transformative, not just for your body but also your mind and spirit, with Hero Nicole Kim. Nicole is a yoga instructor dedicated to the art of holistic healing, with her own journey centering around the fusion of yoga, time massage, and sound healing.What You Will Learn[05:43] What yoga is and how it’s practiced [08:02] The difference between hot yoga and the other types of yoga [13:18] Nicole’s client's pivotal and emotional outpouring moments [16:44] How yoga supports people to reconnect with themselves  [20:08] Nicole’s signature way of grounding a room before starting a class [23:09] Savasana and why it’s so important in each class [28:28] What attracted Nicole to yoga, and how she started [32:17] What it takes to be a certified yoga instructor[37:43] How to tap into the practice of finding your center in everyday life[41:55] The common fear around yoga and why give it a try Let’s Connect!Nicole KimWebsiteChandler StroudWebsite | LinkedIn | InstagramDownload a complimentary Healing Roadmap to discover our Past, Present, and Possible framework.Want personalized guidance for your healing journey? Book a call with Chandler!Mixing and editing provided by Next Day Podcast.Text message us questions, requests, or comments! Text message us questions, requests, or comments!

Our Season 1 Spring Re-Release continues, and for the month of May, we're revisiting conversations all about finding peace in your Present. We're kicking things off with Hero Jacques in this Acupuncture 101 masterclass!-----Physical and emotional memories from past experiences often manifest as tension, pain, or other symptoms. Achieving peace with the ancient healing practice of acupuncture can help release these suppressed memories and restore balance within the body.In this episode, Hero Jacques Depardieu talks about the difference between spirituality and religion, how faith can change you, and the role spirituality can play in the darkest times. Jacques is nationally board-certified in acupuncture and traditional Chinese pharmacology and has been practicing for over 25 years.What You Will Learn:[00:01] Intro and a bit about our guest today, Jacques Depardieu [05:10] What is acupuncture, and why people reach out to Jacques[07:24] What happens in a typical acupuncture session[12:37] How needles in acupuncture facilitate and support healing [16:27] How Jacques has seen people heal from acupuncture [19:49] The moment Jacques realized he wanted to pursue acupuncture  [24:11] The biggest challenge Jacques faced going all into acupuncture [26:35] How acupuncture helps women heal and reconnect with themselves [29:53] Ways you can get into your body and start healing [31:41] Wrap up and end of the showLet’s Connect!Jacques DepardieuWebsiteChandler StroudWebsite | LinkedIn | InstagramDownload a complimentary Healing Roadmap to discover our Past, Present, and Possible framework.Want personalized guidance for your healing journey? Book a call with Chandler!Mixing and editing provided by Next Day Podcast.Text message us questions, requests, or comments!

We're back with another special, Spring re-release! Take a listen to our very first conversation with Hero Rev. Lizzie. In April, we explored past episodes that dealt with ... well, the Past! Stay tuned for May, when we'll revisit conversations centered around finding peace in the Present.-----Spirituality and religion provide a framework for understanding the divine through patterns of prayer, rituals, and community support that help us navigate both the ordinary and extraordinary moments. Whether through the solace of personal meditation or the solidarity of communal worship, these practices can ground us and bring us closer to understanding our place in the world and our relationship with the divine.In this episode, Hero Rev. Lizzie McManus Dail explains the differences between spirituality and religion, how faith can change you, and the role spirituality can play in the darkest times. Lizzie is passionate about the evangelism of a God who makes each of us for joy, which is why you might see her doing silly dances and talking about church history on Instagram and TikTok with her over 70K followers.What You Will Learn[05:49] What spirituality is and how it differs from religion [07:28] How spirituality helps when navigating grief and difficult times [15:10] The complaint prayer to finding peace[17:57] Why God didn’t intervene in that tragic experience [21:43] How spiritual conversations help us reconnect with ourselves and find peace  [29:03] Lizzie's turning point to becoming an ordained priest[37:36] About Jubilee church and the work Lizzie does as a priest[42:06] How to be more spiritual in your life through the Ignatian examination  Let’s Connect!Rev. Lizzie McManus DailWebsite | InstagramChandler StroudWebsite | LinkedIn | InstagramHappiness Academy is now Healing Heroines, a signature space for women who are ready to feel more grounded, more peaceful, and more aligned — inside and out. Download a complimentary Healing Roadmap to discover our Past, Present, and Possible framework.Want personalized guidance for your healing journey? Book a call with Chandler!Mixing and editing provided by Next Day Podcast.Text message us questions, requests, or comments!

This week’s re-release comes from our newest Hero, Moylan Ryan! Moylan joined our team of Heroes in March 2025, and we’re thrilled to revisit our first conversation where he shares an introduction to Rolfing and the powerful, often unexpected ways it can shift how you move, feel, and show up in your body.-----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. It helps break free from restrictive habits, allowing for greater ease, fluidity, and presence in everyday life.Hero Moylan is originally from Ireland, where he trained as a somatic psychotherapist, but eventually relocated to the US over two decades. Moylan recognizes Rolfing's structural integration as a profound means of bringing deep change to one's psychology, a reshaping of both neural and fascial plasticity. Moylan has a private practice as a somatic therapist in Tempe, Arizona, where he offers all things structural integration, neurodynamic breathwork, and movement education as integral parts of his healing process. What You Will Learn[05:33] Why people seek Moylan’s guidance and expertise[08:28] What Rolfing is and what happens in a session[16:51] The recipe of Rolfing’s 10 successive sessions and their restorative power [31:57] How Moylan creates a sense of safety and connection in Rolfing session [31:57] What intrigued Moylan about Rolfing and how he got started[40:03] The most surprising lesson Moylan has learned from healing others[43:44] Empowerment: Re-embodying yourself and planting seeds of consciousness  [48:45] The value Aikido presents and what makes it unique [50:02] Simple Rolfing practices that you can try at homeLet’s Connect!Moylan RyanWebsite | LinkedIn Chandler StroudWebsite | LinkedIn | InstagramHappiness Academy is now Healing Heroines, a signature space for women who are ready to feel more grounded, more peaceful, and more aligned — inside and out. Download a complimentary Healing Roadmap to discover our Past, Present, and Possible framework.Want personalized guidance for your healing journey? Book a call with Chandler!Mixing and editing provided by Next Day Podcast.Text message us questions, requests, or comments!

Our Spring Re-Release series is in full swing! Next up, we're revisiting our conversation with Hero Karen about MFR. Also, you can connect with Chandler and sign up for the official Healing Heroes monthly newsletter by clicking the links at the bottom of the show notes.We'll be back with fresh conversations in July!------Myofascial Release (MFR) is a therapeutic technique designed to alleviate pain and tension by targeting the fascia, a connective tissue that surrounds muscles and organs in the body. This holistic approach addresses not only physical ailments but also emotional and mental trauma, providing comprehensive healing. MFR involves gentle, sustained pressure and stretching to release fascial restrictions, improve mobility, and promote overall well-being. By focusing on the fascia, MFR helps to restore balance and function to the body, facilitating the release of past traumas and supporting a pain-free existence. In this episode, Hero Karen Remele discusses MFR and its impact on our ability to heal emotional and physical wounds. Karen's journey began as a modern jazz dancer and instructor until a horrific motorcycle accident changed the course of her life. Now, Karen has over 25 years of experience helping women live pain-free existences and educating them on the benefits of myofascial release. What You Will Learn[03:02] What Fascia is and its role in the human body  [05:24] Why people reach out to Karen for myofascial release [10:12] How our mind and belief system can keep us stuck in the past[12:15] How Karen learned about MFR and why she started practicing[21:43] MFR in healing mind, body, and spirit [23:48] The most surprising thing Karen has learned in her journey [27:54] Reconnecting with yourself and taking your power back [29:00] Why MFR therapy awareness is not popular despite its effectiveness  [32:29] Karen’s advice to listeners contemplating MFR[34:14] How to get started stretching your fascia at home Let’s Connect!Chandler StroudWebsite | LinkedIn | InstagramHappiness Academy is now Healing Heroines, a signature space for women who are ready to feel more grounded, more peaceful, and more aligned — inside and out. Download a complimentary Healing Roadmap to discover our Past, Present, and Possible framework.Want personalized guidance for your healing journey? Book a call with Chandler!Mixing and editing provided by Next Day Podcast.Text message us questions, requests, or comments!

Welcome to our Spring Re-Release Series!We're turning two this July, and to celebrate we're going back to the beginning. Over the next few months, we're revisiting our first conversations with each Healing Hero through the lens of our Past, Present, and Possible Framework. Think of it as a guided return: releasing what no longer serves you, reconnecting with where you are now, and opening to what's waiting on the other side. And trust us, something big is coming this summer. Grab the Healing Roadmap in the show notes below to follow along.This is the perfect time to go back to basics before everything that's coming. Up first, Hero Jen is walking us through the benefits of EMDR.------Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a psychotherapeutic approach designed to help process past traumatic events. It involves recalling distressing experiences while simultaneously undergoing bilateral stimulation, such as guided eye movements, tapping, or auditory tones. This dual attention process helps to desensitize and reprocess the traumatic memory, transforming it from a vivid, emotionally charged recollection to a more neutral and manageable story.In this episode, we talk about EMDR and how it can help you process past traumatic events, remove obstacles, and reclaim your healing with Hero Jen Baumgold. Jen is a licensed clinical social worker and psychotherapist who specializes in trauma treatment. She is certified in EMDR and works with clients to help untangle the knots of trauma while finding a path toward healing and resilience. She began her career at the New York Fire Department counseling service unit, where she worked until 2016.What You Will Learn[06:22] What psychotherapy is and the work that Jen does[08:02] EMDR and why people reach out to Jen for this sort of treatment [10:23] How EMDR works in practice[17:01] Indicators of trauma and where EMDR can help [20:12] How EMDR has helped Jen’s patients and why it’s effective  [22:04] How Jen’s work at the New York Fire Department led her to EMDR[30:06] How EMDR helps people reconnect with themselves on a deeper level[35:13] How trauma can be passed from parents to children[37:04] Common Fears about EMDR and Why Give it a Try[42:26] Resources Jen recommends for EMDR Resources MentionedThe Body Keeps The Score by Bessel van der KolkLet’s Connect!Jennifer BaumgoldWebsite | LinkedIn Chandler StroudWebsite | LinkedIn | InstagramHappiness Academy is now Healing Heroines, a signature space for women who are ready to feel more grounded, more peaceful, and more aligned — inside and out. Download a complimentary Healing Roadmap to discover our Past, Present, and Possible framework.Want personalized guidance for your healing journey? Book a call with Chandler!Mixing and editing provided by Next Day Podcast.Text message us questions, requests, or comments!

Something is shifting at The Healing Heroes and this episode is where it begins. Chandler shares two exciting announcements: Happiness Academy is officially becoming Healing Heroines, a private membership for women ready to go deep, find meaning, and do the work alongside other women on the same path. Plus, Season 1 is returning from April through June in honor of the podcast's two-year birthday this July — the perfect on-ramp for new listeners and a chance for longtime fans to revisit the heroes and modalities that started it all.Then Chandler gets into the good stuff: five modalities she's currently exploring in 2026 that are unlike anything she's covered before. From an Akashic Records reading that gave her unexpected clarity (and a spirit-guide-approved Amazon recommendation) to the humbling, body-awakening practice of Aikido, the subconscious-shifting work of depth hypnosis, the surprisingly joyful lymphatic benefits of rebounding, and an upcoming session of brain mapping and neurofeedback - a scientific approach to retraining the brain that she's trying in support of her ADHD diagnosis. Each modality is explored through Chandler's signature lens: honest, curious, and always personal.Let’s Connect!Follow The Healing Heroes on Instagram & LinkedIn.Chandler StroudWebsite | LinkedIn | InstagramHappiness Academy is now Healing Heroines, a signature space for women who are ready to feel more grounded, more peaceful, and more aligned — inside and out. Download a complimentary Healing Roadmap to discover our Past, Present, and Possible framework.Want personalized guidance for your healing journey? Book a call with Chandler!Mixing and editing provided by Next Day Podcast.Text message us questions, requests, or comments!

March is almost behind us, and with it, Women's History Month. But before we turn the page, we're revisiting one of our most resonant episodes. Spring is a natural time to reset, and if your New Year's intentions need a little tending, this re-release with Hero Cait DeMello is the place to start. Authentic confidence isn't something you find in January. Sometimes it finds you in the quiet weeks between seasons.------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 means to be “confident." Whether you’re outgoing, reserved, or somewhere in between, this episode will help you explore where your confidence truly comes from — and how to nurture it from within.What You Will Learn[00:02:10]  How confidence can coexist with social anxiety.[00:03:45]  The impact of people-pleasing on self-worth.[00:05:18]  Why is being loud or outgoing not the same as being confident?[00:06:40]  How childhood experiences shaped Cait’s understanding of confidence.[00:08:55]  The difference between external validation and internal self-trust.[00:10:42]  How over-apologizing signals a lack of confidence.[00:12:11]  The importance of learning to sit with discomfort.[00:14:05]  Why confidence is a practice, not a fixed trait.[00:15:30]  How to recognize when confidence is rooted in fear.[00:17:20]  Why it's okay not to have all the answers.Resources MentionedThe Happiness Hypothesis by Jonathan Haidt (Book)Unlocking Us with Brené Brown (Podcast)Let’s Connect!Follow The Healing Heroes on Instagram & LinkedIn.Cait DeMelloWebsite | LinkedIn | InstagramChandler StroudWebsite | LinkedIn | InstagramMixing and editing provided by Next Day Podcast.Text message us questions, requests, or comments!

After raising six kids and becoming an empty nester, Healing Heroine Lara realized she hadn't put herself first in a long time. It wasn't until she discovered All In and met Hero and Accountability Coach Bonnie Heim that she started weight training and accomplishing goals she never thought possible. Lara shares how navigating motherhood, addiction within her family, and life transitions shaped her, and how choosing accountability changed everything.What started as a fitness goal became something deeper: strength, confidence, and self-trust.What You Will Learn[00:08:16] Starting accountability was the first thing she did just for herself[00:14:07] Raising six kids felt chaotic but deeply fulfilling[00:19:40] Families often hide struggles like addiction and behavioral challenges[00:22:32] Honesty helped her family face challenges together[00:25:47] She returned to accountability after falling into unhealthy habits[00:30:52] Strength training improved her energy and confidence[00:34:32] Keeping promises to herself built self-trust[00:40:08] Growth and strength are possible at any ageLet’s Connect!Bonnie HeimWebsite | InstagramChandler StroudWebsite | Instagram | LinkedIn  Mixing, editing, and show notes provided by Next Day Podcast.Text message us questions, requests, or comments!

Hero and Astrologer Ophira Edut returns to unpack the astrological shifts shaping 2026. She explains why this year marks a turning point in the decade, from the rise of the “fire horse” energy to rare planetary movements that haven’t occurred in centuries. Learn how astrology can function as guidance rather than fate, why this period may push people toward self-leadership, and how the shift from Pisces to Aries energy could bring both momentum and volatility.What You Will Learn[00:07:00] Astrology is not meant to control people’s choices, but act like a GPS that helps guide more aligned decisions[00:10:30] The first half of the decade carried slower yin energy with outer planets in earth and water signs, which encouraged inward reflection and spiritual exploration[00:11:30] Fire and air energy moving in during the second half of the decade creates forward momentum and pushes ideas that have been “percolating” into action[00:13:30] The Fire Horse only returns every 60 years, with the previous cycle occurring in 1966[00:15:30] Numerology marks 2026 as a “one year,” signaling the start of a new nine-year cycle after the closure and shedding of a nine-year[00:16:30] This year’s message encourages people—especially those in marginalized groups—to stop waiting for leaders and instead step into leadership themselves[00:19:30] Saturn and Neptune entering Aries bring structure and imagination together, combining discipline with creativity and healing[00:23:30] The shift from Pisces energy into Aries can feel abrupt, like being jolted awake, which may surface anger, bold action, and louder individual voicesResources MentionedAstrostyle Website & CalculatorsThe AstroTwins 2026 Horoscope (Book)Let’s Connect!Ophira EdutWebsite | InstagramChandler StroudWebsite | Instagram | LinkedIn  Mixing, editing, and show notes provided by Next Day Podcast.Text message us questions, requests, or comments!

Reshma Kearney is a trauma-informed yoga teacher, mindfulness guide, and solo mom of three who lost her husband Sean to suicide in 2022. A former military family, they had just begun what felt like their forever chapter when everything changed.In this conversation, Reshma speaks openly about the stigma that kept Sean from asking for help, why she reframes "signs of suicide" as "signs of risk," and what those first impossible months of grief actually looked like. She shares how small, accessible mindfulness practices became lifelines for her and her kids, and why letting her children see her fall apart may be the most important thing she's ever done as a mother.This episode covers suicide loss, parenting through grief, nervous system regulation, and what it looks like to find joy again without leaving your person behind.What You Will Learn[00:10:14] Why Reshma was shocked but not surprised by her husband’s suicide after years of unresolved struggle[00:11:58] Her reframing of “signs of suicide” into signs of risk and why that distinction matters for survivors[00:13:41] The compounding stressors — deployment, multiple moves, career transition, and alcohol use — in the year before his death[00:16:04] How stigma in the military and medical fields made him fear that seeking help would damage his career[00:19:41] What the early months of grief looked like: functioning for her kids while internally feeling no future for herself[00:21:07] The small 20-minute walking practice that became the first step toward caring for her own nervous system[00:23:52] How each child expresses grief differently — movement and anger, journaling and art, or needing nature and openness[00:30:37] What “accessible mindfulness” really means: stacking simple gratitude and grounding practices into daily life rather than adding more to-dos Resources Mentioned988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (U.S.) – Call or Text 988 https://988lifeline.orgFind a Helpline (International crisis support directory) https://findahelpline.comLet’s Connect!Reshma KearneyWebsite | InstagramChandler StroudWebsite | Instagram | LinkedIn  Mixing, editing, and show notes provided by Next Day Podcast.Text message us questions, requests, or comments!

In this episode, we explore what it’s like to parent a child who processes the world differently without rushing to label, diagnose, or “fix.” Jasmine shares how motherhood reshaped her path as she learned to trust her intuition while raising her neurodiverse son. Joined by Hero and Somatic Healing Practitioner Nicole, she reflects on slowing down, honoring her son's differences, and grounding herself through yoga, sound, and touch. Together, they explore how embodied practices help parents and caregivers reconnect with themselves and stay in the present throughout the day. What You Will Learn[00:07:30] Early signs that prompted Jasmine to trust her intuition about her son’s development[00:14:00] Why curiosity, observation, and acceptance shaped her parenting approach over time[00:20:00] What gets lost when children are viewed primarily through developmental metrics[00:21:30] The impact of slowing down and nurturing a child’s natural passions[00:27:00] Yoga as a way to slow time and stay present during major life transitions[00:32:30] Why sound-based practices help caregivers reconnect with sensations and emotions in the body[00:36:30] The nervous system effects of vibration, singing, and sound in regulating the body[00:49:30] A simple practice for listening to intuition through breath, sensation, and stillnessLet’s Connect!Nicole KimWebsiteChandler StroudWebsite | Instagram | LinkedIn  Mixing, editing, and show notes provided by Next Day Podcast.Text message us questions, requests, or comments!

Chandler welcomes Hero and certified Rolfer, Moylan Ryan, back to the show to discuss what moving beyond talk therapy practices and into embodied change looks like. Moylan introduces his developing practice, Mindfulness in Motion, and explains why lasting healing requires retraining the nervous system through various types of movement rather than solely understanding your trauma at a cognitive level. Together, they explore protection versus connection, vertical responsibility, and how safe, relational movement can help shift ingrained patterns of fight, flight, or freeze. What You Will Learn[00:07:30] How fragmentation shifts into integration when someone “remembers” who they are and moves from living in parts to living as a whole[00:11:30] The physical signs of a dysregulated nervous system, including held breath, elevated shoulders, tight jaw, and living in a startle reflex[00:13:30] Why understanding your story cognitively does not override trauma stored in implicit memory[00:15:30] How safe environments with sympathetic activation and ventral vagal influence help retrain the nervous system[00:17:30] The difference between traditional movement practices and movement that introduces low-grade threat to interrupt reactionary patterns[00:23:30] How shifting from protection to connection changes the way the brain functions and supports embodied equanimity[00:28:00] Why exercise alone does not retrain habitual reactivity without relational challenge[00:40:30] How movement that includes low-grade threat becomes the doorway to rewiring fear-based responses into grounded choiceLet’s Connect!Moylan RyanWebsite | InstagramChandler StroudWebsite | Instagram | LinkedIn  Mixing, editing, and show notes provided by Next Day Podcast.Text message us questions, requests, or comments!

In this Healing Heroine episode, Chandler sits down with Depth Hypnosis facilitator Olive Evans, and our Hero + Psychic Medium on the show, Lea Morgan to explore what happens when intuition becomes impossible to ignore, even when it scares us.Olive’s story begins at what felt like rock bottom: a divorce, chronic illness, insomnia, anxiety, and a life that looked nothing like the one she imagined. Through meditation, yoga, and small moments of light, she slowly rebuilt her health. But it wasn’t until an intuitive reading with Lea that everything clicked into place — including the abilities she’d carried since childhood but never understood; the very abilities that have become her purpose and her path.This episode is for anyone curious about hypnosis, intuitive work, or learning how to trust inner guidance in a practical way. What You Will Learn[00:07:51] What first alerted Olive to her natural ability to guide others into hypnotic states[00:10:36] How Olive describes the experience of hypnosis from the facilitator’s perspective[00:13:58] Lea’s explanation of how intuition and hypnosis overlap without being the same thing[00:17:20] Why responsibility and consent are essential when working with altered states[00:20:44] How self-doubt can delay recognizing intuitive or hypnotic skill[00:24:02] What helped Olive begin trusting her abilities instead of questioning them[00:28:19] How grounding practices support ethical intuitive and hypnotic work[00:32:05] Why developing these skills requires ongoing self-awareness, not certaintyLet’s Connect!Olive EvansWebsiteLea MorganWebsiteChandler StroudWebsite | Instagram | LinkedIn  Mixing, editing, and show notes provided by Next Day Podcast.Text message us questions, requests, or comments!

Human Design Coach and Hero Zach Carlsen returns to explore a common but rarely discussed dynamic: what happens when one partner is deeply committed to personal growth while the other moves at a different pace (and that pace could be slower or completely static)? Zach and Chandler unpack how human design can offer language, clarity, and compassion around emotional intelligence, energy differences, and relationship tension, all without blame or force. If you've been experiencing transformative growth and healing but feel like your partner is "falling behind," Zach explains how learning to invite your partner to grow rather than demand it can make all the difference in your relationship.What You Will Learn[08:32] How emotional, spiritual, and mental growth can create an unspoken imbalance in long-term relationships[09:27] Why many women begin craving deeper emotional intelligence as they progress in their healing work[12:03] The common misconception that outgrowing a partner automatically means a relationship is broken[14:27] How human design offers a practical framework for understanding energy differences without resentment[16:54] Why knowing your partner’s design can soften frustration around rest, consistency, and follow-through[18:27] The importance of giving yourself permission to grow without shrinking for relational comfort[30:07] The difference between inviting a partner into growth and unconsciously trying to force change[42:00] Why your healing journey belongs to you—and how leading by example can be more powerful than persuasionLet’s Connect!Zach CarlsenWebsite | InstagramChandler StroudWebsite | Instagram | LinkedIn  Mixing, editing, and show notes provided by Next Day Podcast.Text message us questions, requests, or comments!

Hero and Mindset Coach Katie Wee joins Chandler to discuss identity shifts and why lasting change often begins with how we view ourselves. Katie reflects on embracing her newfound identity as a mother and how redefining your identity can unlock new ways of living, leading, and healing.Together, they explore how personal growth can feel destabilizing before it feels empowering and how shifting internal narratives can create tangible changes in relationships, work, and self-worth.What You Will Learn[00:08:30] Why mindset work begins with awareness of thought patterns rather than trying to “fix” circumstances[00:12:30] How pregnancy and motherhood prompted a deeper examination of self-worth beyond productivity[00:15:00] The connection between survival-mode living, overachievement, and nervous system dysregulation[00:18:00] Why identity must shift before desired outcomes—like relationships, careers, or healing—can arrive[00:23:30] How to uncover limiting beliefs by examining fears around why desired changes haven’t happened yet[00:26:00] The role habitual behaviors play in reinforcing old identities, especially in professional settings[00:31:30] Why major identity transitions can feel uncomfortable as the nervous system adjusts to unfamiliar emotions[00:37:00] How choosing responses aligned with a future self gradually stabilizes a new identityResources MentionedByron Katie – Author and SpeakerHappy Camp with Katie Wee – Registration opens soon! Join the waitlist today. Let’s Connect!Katie WeeWebsite | InstagramChandler StroudWebsite | Instagram | LinkedIn  Mixing, editing, and show notes provided by Next Day Podcast.Text message us questions, requests, or comments!

In this Healing Heroines episode, Chandler sits down with award-winning health journalist and author Meghan Rabbitt to explore what it means to truly listen to your body in her new book, The New Rules of Women's Health: Your Guide to Thriving at Every Age. Meghan shares her experience navigating severe fibroids, anemia, and ultimately a hysterectomy. She reflects on the physical, emotional, and identity shifts that followed. Drawing from Meghan’s reporting and lived experience, this conversation offers a clear-eyed look at healing that integrates medicine, self-trust, and the courage to slow down. What You Will Learn[00:07:30] How years of “powering through” symptoms can delay necessary medical intervention[00:10:00] What led Meghan to pursue multiple medical opinions before choosing surgery[00:12:30] Why hysterectomy decisions are highly individualized and not one-size-fits-all[00:16:30] How preparing emotionally and physically before surgery supported recovery[00:19:00] The role of community and shared experience in normalizing women’s health challenges[00:26:00] Why deep rest and slowing down were critical parts of post-surgical healing[00:28:30] How somatic and energetic work helped process emotional healing after surgery[00:46:00] Why trusting intuition is essential when navigating women’s health concernsResources MentionedThe New Rules of Women’s Health by Meghan RabbittThe Body Keeps the Score by Bessel van der KolkTyrer-Cuzick Breast Cancer Risk Assessment ToolLet’s Connect!Meghan RabbittWebsite | Instagram | LinkedInChandler StroudWebsite: https://healingheroespodcast.com/ Mixing, editing, and show notes provided by Next Day Podcast.Text message us questions, requests, or comments!

For our first Healing Heroines conversation of 2026, Kassy shares her painful experience of pregnancy loss and her own medical trauma in a state with some of the most restrictive pregnancy laws in the U.S.Kassy recounts navigating the aftermath of this tragedy and how finding Hero and Rev. Lizzie, along with Jubilee church during the pandemic, helped reconnect her to a faith spacious enough to hold anger, silence, and unanswered questions.What You Will Learn[00:07:52] The legal and medical context that shaped Kassy’s hospital experience and limited clinical intervention during her pregnancy[00:22:49] What it felt like when physical pain signaled her body shutting down rather than going into labor[00:36:58] How pregnancy loss disrupted Kassy’s relationship with her body and sense of bodily ownership[00:38:11] The tension of loving a body while simultaneously feeling betrayed by it[00:43:40] How choosing faith as an adult differed from using religion as a last resort during crisis[00:44:31] What it meant for faith to feel reciprocal—something that reached back instead of remaining one-sided[00:50:35] How Rev. Lizzie supported Kassy by walking alongside her without explaining or fixing the trauma[01:05:01] Why anger, grief, and yelling at God can be part of an honest spiritual life after traumaResources MentionedGod Didn’t Make Us to Hate Us by Rev. Lizzie McManus-Dail Let’s Connect!Rev. Lizzie MacManus-DailWebsite | Instagram | TikTok | YouTubeChandler StroudWebsite: https://healingheroespodcast.com/ Mixing, editing, and show notes provided by Next Day Podcast.Text message us questions, requests, or comments!

This special Healing Heroines compilation brings together real women speaking honestly about grief, chronic illness, anxiety, faith, motherhood, and the slow rebuilding of self-trust — not from a place of having it all figured out, but while they’re still living it.We created the Healing Heroines series to make healing feel more human, more possible, and less lonely. These clips capture some of the most tender and illuminating moments so far — reminders that there is no single path forward, and that change often begins quietly: with small shifts, supportive relationships, and compassion replacing self-judgment.What You Will Learn[00:03:23] Why community plays a critical role in grief, and how shared experiences can normalize emotions that feel isolating or confusing[00:05:34] How giving yourself permission to grieve without a timeline can reduce internal pressure and self-judgment[00:10:06] What it looks like to trust your body’s capacity to heal when conventional medical answers fall short[00:12:58] How feeling empowered—rather than “fixed”—can change the relationship you have with chronic symptoms[00:13:31] Why consistent, small acts of care often create more stability than waiting for big emotional breakthroughs[00:15:58] How reframing personal traits as strengths can support self-acceptance and emotional clarity[00:18:45] What compassionate accountability can look like during periods of physical pain, stress, and major life transitions[00:27:25] How specific spiritual experiences can open curiosity about life, death, and connection beyond the physical worldResources MentionedHiring Heaven by Jean SlatterLet’s Connect!Follow The Healing Heroes on Instagram & LinkedIn.Chandler StroudWebsite | LinkedIn | InstagramMixing and editing provided by Next Day Podcast.Text message us questions, requests, or comments!

Already working on your 2026 mood board? Or maybe listing your resolutions and goals for the next 12 months?  Well, for this special New Year's episode, we’re revisiting our end-of-year conversation with Hero Bonnie Heim about the secret to achieving even your loftiest ambitions. As an Accountability Coach, Bonnie gives insightful tips and valuable reminders for accomplishing any new goals you set for yourself. Enjoy!And stay tuned, new episodes are on the way in 2026!---------Self-trust is the cornerstone of achieving your New Year's goals, and it begins with small daily commitments. These tiny but mighty non-negotiable wins can reinforce your belief in your ability to follow through. Self-trust is about showing up for yourself consistently, even when faced with discomfort, and using accountability as a tool to stay on track. Each step, when taken with intention, creates a cycle of growth, building confidence and resilience along the way. Cultivating self-trust also requires self-compassion, as acknowledging your efforts and celebrating progress enhances a positive mindset. By trusting yourself, you unlock the power to overcome challenges and create meaningful, lasting change.In this episode, we talk about self-trust—what it is, why it matters, and how to identify and leverage it for your 2026 aspirations.What You Will Learn[09:47] What true self-trust is, and how it shows up in our life[11:01] The 3 daily non-negotiable wins that will help you ground and build up trust[14:27] How cultivating self-trust helps us lean into discomfort to achieve[15:47] How to set goals, build trust, and consistently show up for yourself [23:27] Why following through on commitments is so vital to self-trust[26:46] An example of how the ability to trust oneself can transform with accountability[30:15] The role of self-compassion in cultivating self-trust  [37:31] How accountability coaches can serve as external validation [42:28] Daily practices to hold yourself accountable and build self-trust[46:50] How accountability and self-trust help create fulfillment and confidence in life[50:12] Slow and steady: Setting and achieving your 2025 resolutions Let’s Connect!Follow The Healing Heroes on Instagram & LinkedIn.Bonnie HeimWebsite | InstagramChandler StroudWebsite | LinkedIn | InstagramMixing and editing provided by Next Day Podcast.Text message us questions, requests, or comments!

If you haven't had a chance to tune into all our Heroes yet, you'll hear from each of them in this end of year roundup - a compilation of Chandler's favorite moments from her interviews with the Healing Heroes throughout 2024.  We hope you'll join us!In this episode, we’re sharing a look back at some insightful moments from 2024 with Healing Heroes. Together, we explored the power of healing, growth, and reconnection, uncovering holistic approaches that can help us thrive in every aspect of life. So, as we revisit these moments, let them serve as a source of encouragement and a reminder that the path to healing is not only possible but profoundly rewarding.If you hear a clip that piques your interest, simply click the title to listen to the full episode!What You Will Learn[03:09] Ophira Edut: Use Astrology to Your Advantage with the IAM System[05:11] Bonnie Heim: Accountability and (Finally) Getting Out Of Your Own Way[07:59] Nicole Kim: Find Serenity through Sound Healing[09:59] Jacques Depardieu: The Gut-Life Balance: How Acupuncture Assists with Digestive Discomfort[12:41] Jen Baumgold: The Role of Resourcing in EMDR: A Path to Trauma Healing [14:36] Rev. Lizzie McManus-Dail: Spirituality for Emotional Resilience and Cultivating Hope[17:39] Katie Wee: How to Combat and Heal Anxiety for Good[20:14] Zach Carlsen: Combating Career Imposter Syndrome with Human Design[23:23] Karen Remele: The Power of Myofascial Release for Women's Wellbeing [25:55] Lea Morgan: How to Access and Listen to Your Intuitive Mind[27:42] Moylan Ryan: Posture of Protection - How Trauma Impacts the Way We Carry Ourselves[29:39] Caitlin Demelo: Transform Your Idea of Self-Worth with Reset Breath WorkLet’s Connect!Follow The Healing Heroes on Instagram & LinkedIn.Chandler StroudWebsite | LinkedIn | InstagramMixing and editing provided by Next Day Podcast.Text message us questions, requests, or comments!

It’s that time of year when Amazon carts are full, kitchens are buzzing, and hearts are already looking ahead to the New Year. In the midst of all that doing, we invite you to pause alongside us.  This week, we’re revisiting one of our most meaningful and relevant conversations with Hero Rev. Lizzie—a grounding reminder of what truly matters beneath the hustle.Stay tuned, new episodes are on the way in early 2026!--------The holiday season, while often filled with joy and celebration, can also amplify feelings of loneliness, grief, and overwhelm. In those moments, it’s easy to feel as though we’re navigating life’s challenges alone, carrying burdens too heavy to bear. But what if the very struggles we face are opportunities to connect with a deeper source of strength? In this episode, Rev. Lizzie reminds us that through spirituality, we can find a wellspring of resilience and hope. Whether we’re juggling endless to-do lists or grieving a profound loss, Lizzie shares how God’s presence and love offer us the courage to endure, grow, and heal—even in life’s most trying seasons.What You Will Learn[06:57] How spirituality helps build emotional resilience during challenging times[09:42] How spiritual communities offer emotional strength and support [16:14] Spiritual practices to build trust and manage difficult emotions[28:26] Two Advent practices to cultivate peace and trust this holiday season [34:06] Rev. Lizzie’s upcoming book and its message on emotional resilience[43:22] How God calls us to walk and transform us through a refining fire  [47:18] What inspired Rev Lizzie to write her book, and how it will support readers [53:48] One key takeaway from Rev Lizzie to apply to your life this holiday season[54:56] Wrap up and end of the showResources MentionedThe Mystics Would Like a Word by Shannon K. EvansInterior Castle by St. Teresa of AvilaLet’s Connect!Rev. Lizzie MacManus-DailWebsite | Instagram | TikTok | YouTubeChandler StroudWebsite: https://healingheroespodcast.com/ Mixing, editing, and show notes provided by Next Day Podcast.Text message us questions, requests, or comments!

In the newest installment of our Healing Heroine series, Chandler sits down with Stephanie, a wife, mother, yoga teacher, and Reiki master. Stephanie reflects on her profound journey that began with infant loss and led her to a spiritual awakening. Alongside her is Acupuncturist and Hero Jacques Depardieu, an expert in East Asian Medicine and a core figure in Stephanie’s healing.Stephanie opens up about her fertility struggles, the loss of her child, and her experience with years of debilitating depression. Her search for relief eventually led her to yoga, Reiki, and ultimately - acupuncture.Together, Stephanie and Jacques explore how reconnecting spiritually, reframing beliefs, and how learning to trust intuition transformed her sense of self, motherhood, and daily life.  What You Will Learn[00:06:20] How years of loss, infertility treatments, and medical trauma built into unresolved grief and anxiety.[00:08:48] What it felt like when panic attacks began taking over daily life and becoming overwhelming.[00:10:31] How discovering yoga and meditation revealed the mind-body-spirit connection she had been missing.[00:11:47] Why her body rejected certain treatments and pushed her toward deeper answers.[00:20:37] What felt different the first time she met Jacques and why his approach stood apart from other acupuncturists.[00:24:51] How acupuncture helped her reconnect with her intuition and experience moments of peace in her own body.[00:39:09] The importance of energetically supporting her children by leading with love rather than fear.[00:49:00] How reframing her beliefs helps her navigate harder days and stay grounded in her spiritual growth.Let’s Connect!Follow The Healing Heroes on Instagram & LinkedIn.Jacques DepardieuWebsiteChandler StroudWebsite | LinkedIn | InstagramMixing and editing provided by Next Day Podcast.Text message us questions, requests, or comments!

We often expect transformation to come from big breakthroughs, but as Hero and Psychotherapist Jen Baumgold explains, lasting change usually begins with the smallest shifts in day-to-day living. In this episode, Jen and Chandler talk through the daily work of integration by paying attention to the body, pausing before reacting, experimenting with new behaviors, and gently challenging long-held patterns. Jen shares accessible tools for regulating the nervous system, practicing boundaries, and rebuilding trust with yourself one decision at a time. What You Will Learn[00:07:31] Why awareness alone rarely creates change, and what gets in the way of turning insight into action[00:09:16] How letting go of a long-held belief (like stepping off the scale) can reconnect you to bodily knowing[00:14:48] The power of permission and small steps — why tiny experiments are often more sustainable than big overhauls[00:17:30] How to spot a pattern’s triggers and locate the sensation in your body so you can begin to work with it[00:21:13] Practical micro-habits for interrupting automatic reactions, like pausing before answering or waiting on emails[00:29:39] How EMDR supports integration by allowing you to access and reprocess material from a calmer, safer state[00:34:43] A simple nervous-system tool: using saliva or a small oral action to cue parasympathetic (“rest and digest”) activation[00:36:51] Why rebuilding self-trust — through boundaries, small decisions, and consistent practice — is core to lasting changeLet’s Connect!Follow The Healing Heroes on Instagram & LinkedIn.Cait DeMelloWebsite | Instagram | LinkedInChandler StroudWebsite | LinkedIn | InstagramMixing and editing provided by Next Day Podcast.Text message us questions, requests, or comments!

With 2025 coming to a close, what better time for the first-ever collective tarot reading on the show? Hero Cait DeMello, a confidence and empowerment coach, guides Chandler through the different energies rounding out the year and setting the tone for 2026. Cait frames tarot as a tool for clarity and perspective, not fortune-telling, and explores themes like reclaiming inner strength, softening how you control your emotions, and honoring grief as a pathway to clarity and creativity. Grounded and direct, this reading invites you to choose your purpose from within and begin the new year with resonance, not resistanceWhat You Will Learn[00:13:03] Challenge structure: The spread focuses on challenge, latent energy, release, call-in, perspective shift, and advice to carry you into early 2026.[00:14:20] Reflection energy: Many reversals signal revision, second chances, and re-evaluating how you’ve been handling life.[00:15:15] Inner strength reframe: The reversed Strength card highlights resisting your own power and looking outside yourself for worth.[00:17:05] Survival mode patterns: The Five of Swords shows inner fighting—clinging to what defines worth and creating resistance instead of release.[00:19:13] Releasing control: The Father of Cups asks you to let go of rigid, structured control of emotions and allow true expression.[00:23:32] Calling in legacy: The reversed Ten of Pentacles invites ending the era of “not worthy” and making a meaningful mark you can feel.[00:28:40] Perspective shift to nurture: The Mother of Cups guides compassionate self-protection—honoring feelings without making them wrong.[00:30:52] Grief as guidance: The Five of Cups encourages moving through anger, sadness, and frustration to clear energy and reclaim creativity.Let’s Connect!Follow The Healing Heroes on Instagram & LinkedIn.Cait DeMelloWebsite | Instagram | LinkedInChandler StroudWebsite | LinkedIn | InstagramMixing and editing provided by Next Day Podcast.Text message us questions, requests, or comments!

In our first ever one-on-one Healing Heroines episode, Chandler sits down with Sarah Hardie Johnson, a transcendental meditation enthusiast, yoga instructor, and corporate professional turned spiritual healer for an intimate look at intuition, healing after loss, and the inner quiet we often avoid. Sarah shares why slowing down is essential for intuitive clarity, the role meditation plays in calming the nervous system, how dreams—especially visitation dreams—can serve as portals of deeper knowing, and the importance of letting yourself feel as part of the healing process. Sarah also offers a simple yet effective breathing technique to regulate your body throughout the day.What You Will Learn[00:07:55] How intuition connects to trust and why rationalizing it away pulls you out of alignment[00:09:57] The personal turning point that sparked Sarah’s spiritual curiosity and inner healing[00:13:24] Why meditation became one of the most impactful tools on Sarah’s journey[00:17:17] How transcendental meditation differs from guided or silent meditation[00:25:47] What dropping beneath thoughts feels like and how the “bottom of the ocean” metaphor applies[00:29:19] How Sarah recognized her visitation dream and what made it distinct from ordinary dreams[00:40:00] Why intuition struggles to land when your nervous system is dysregulated[00:45:14] How allowing yourself to feel emotions—especially grief and anxiety—supports true healingLet’s Connect!Follow The Healing Heroes on Instagram & LinkedIn.Sarah HardieInstagramChandler StroudWebsite | LinkedIn | InstagramMixing and editing provided by Next Day Podcast.Text message us questions, requests, or comments!

Welcome to KNOW-vember! Throughout the month, we continue to explore what it means to know yourself more deeply. In this solo episode, Chandler maps out why curiosity (not certainty) is the pathway to trusting your intuition, how the body signals truth before the mind catches up, and simple daily practices to strengthen your inner GPS. Chandler blends personal stories, neuroscience context, and easy micro-practices (breathwork, curiosity walks, tarot pulls) to help listeners start using intuition for decisions. This episode is designed to help you notice and act on the quiet "yes" or "no" that already lives inside you. What You Will Learn[00:06:22] Why listening to your inner compass helps you navigate life from your own truth rather than someone else’s roadmap.[00:06:46] The idea of “lighting a sparkler every day” — choosing small, repeatable joys instead of waiting for rare fireworks.[00:07:23] A working definition of purpose: where what you love and what you're good at meet the world’s needs.[00:09:41] Examples of body-based intuition: the gut or stomach knowing before the rational mind does.[00:10:25] The neuroscience framing: brains predict the world by scanning past patterns, which is why intuition often feels like remembering.[00:11:17] How brief practices that build heart coherence (a few minutes of breath or focused calm) sharpen clarity and steady emotions.[00:19:09] Practical November prompts: three deep breaths before decisions, curiosity walks, a daily “Today I realized…” jar, and pulling one tarot card per day.[00:22:24] The core takeaway: inner knowing is not about being right — it’s about being real and remembering who you are under the noise.Resources MentionedThe HeartMath Institute Let’s Connect!Follow The Healing Heroes on Instagram & LinkedIn.Chandler StroudWebsite | LinkedIn | InstagramMixing and editing provided by Next Day Podcast.Text message us questions, requests, or comments!

Has your life been feeling off lately? As if the energy around feels a bit chaotic all of a sudden. Maybe communication with your family, friends, or colleagues might seem disjointed and misunderstood. Or perhaps your plans keep shifting. Well, astrologers everywhere can't stop talking about the upcoming Mercury retrograde from November 9 - 29. So, what better time to re-release our retrograde conversation with Hero and Astrologer Ophira Edut? Enjoy!--------------While retrogrades often carry a reputation for chaos, they can actually offer profound opportunities for reflection and transformation. In this episode, astrologer Ophira Edut explains how to work with retrograde energy rather than resist it, using astrology as a tool for clarity, growth, and alignment.As the long-time resident astrologer for ELLE and author of The Astrology Advantage, Ophira shares grounded insights on navigating energetic shifts with awareness, balance, and intention. Tune in to explore how the stars can support your evolution.What You Will Learn[00:01] Intro and a bit about our guest, Ophira Edut[03:43] What is astrology, and why people seek Ophira’s guidance[06:09] What a retrograde is and why it has a reputation for disruption[10:53] How to reframe retrogrades as opportunities for growth[14:47] How Ophira works with retrograde energy in her own life[16:31] Retrogrades that focus on personal healing vs. external challenges[20:01] How astrology set the table for inner healing [23:48] Preparing for March retrograde: Venus and Mercury[29:09] Ways to work with retrograde energy rather than resisting it[30:37] Retrograde rituals that can help navigate through this period with ease[35:03] Wrap-up and end of the showResources MentionedThe Astrology Advantage by Ophira Edut and Tali EdutBetween Death and Life by Dolores Cannons: Let’s Connect!Follow The Healing Heroes on Instagram & LinkedIn.Ophira Edut Instagram | Website  Chandler StroudWebsite | LinkedIn | InstagramMixing and editing provided by Next Day Podcast.Text message us questions, requests, or comments!

After the sudden loss of her father, Sarah went searching for answers and found them in a remarkable reading with Hero and Psychic Medium Lea Morgan. In this Healing Heroines episode, Sarah and Lea trace how one surprising session opened the door to ongoing spiritual connection with her deceased father, meaningful confirmations, and an unexpected pivot toward providing spiritual services for others. This conversation is for anyone experiencing a season of grief, curiosity, or a little bit of both. Discover how the unseen can show up in your life.What You Will Learn[00:10:57] How a simple Google search led Sarah to Lea’s website, she booked a reading, and “everything changed.”[00:15:46] The pocket-watch moment — how a detail from a reading connected to Sarah’s family heirloom and shifted her sense of what was possible.[00:21:50] How repeated confirmations (Lea telling Sarah she’d have a daughter) became a steady thread of hope during an uncertain time.[00:23:02] What it looked like when Lea described Sarah’s future daughter — playful, musical, and already showing personality — and how that matched life later.[00:24:07] The idea that souls and ancestors can “hang out” with a child in utero and sometimes communicate before birth.[00:31:34] What Sarah experienced as a sudden “download” of information that clarified a new career direction toward spiritual coaching and death-doula work.[00:34:20] Sarah’s practical playbook for opening to guidance: gratitude walks, regular meditation, and asking for signs or clarity.[00:54:29] The comfort Sarah found in the belief that relationships continue after death — and how that shifted her experience of grief.Resources MentionedMany Lives, Many Masters by Brian L. Weiss (Book)Dying to Be Me by Anita Moorjani (Book)Hiring the Heavens by Jean Slatter (Book)Lessons from the Light by Kenneth Ring (Book)Let’s Connect!Follow The Healing Heroes on Instagram & LinkedIn.Lea MorganWebsiteChandler StroudWebsite | LinkedIn | InstagramMixing and editing provided by Next Day Podcast.Text message us questions, requests, or comments!

What if the way back to yourself wasn’t through the mind, but through your breath? Hero, Somatic Therapist, and Certified Rolfer Moylan Ryan explains how breath can ground you in the present and become a direct pathway to regulation. Moylan traces the roots of neurodynamic (holotropic) breathwork, explaining why it evokes deep, nonverbal reactions and how the practice supports nervous-system regulation and reconnection to the body. He describes typical responses people have in his breathwork sessions, the importance of safety and containment, and how breathwork can produce an expanded state of consciousness that shifts your thinking and behavior. What You Will Learn[00:06:55] How Neurodynamic breathwork evolved from holotropic work and the role of evocative music in guiding the breath.[00:08:56] Why facilitators ask people to trust the process and surrender so their inner guided intelligence can lead the journey.[00:11:24] That breathwork can allow sensations, tremoring, and vocal expression to surface safely during a session.[00:16:36] How consistent breath practice can move a person from somatic retraction into expansion and an “upflow” of energy.[00:18:00] Why breathwork often lets people complete what was never expressed — releasing embodied remnants of trauma.[00:19:59] The parasympathetic state breathwork can produce, and how it enables a calmer, more present nervous system afterward.[00:24:40] How the gap between stimulus and response (the space Viktor Frankl described) becomes accessible through regulated breath.[00:31:14] What kinds of people tend to benefit — those who feel fragmented, stuck, or ready to create new behaviors and outcomes.Let’s Connect!Follow The Healing Heroes on Instagram & LinkedIn.Moylan RyanWebsite | InstagramChandler StroudWebsite | LinkedIn | InstagramMixing and editing provided by Next Day Podcast.Text message us questions, requests, or comments!

This week's Healing Heroine is none other than Liz, a long-time small-business owner. She joins Hero and Confidence Coach Cait DeMello and host Chandler to explore what happens when entrepreneurship becomes an unexpected path of self-development. Liz walks us through the moments that pushed her into deeper personal work — scaling a business, outgrowing a role that no longer fit, and facing the emotional cost of leadership. Cait offers practical inner-child practices, parts-work, and somatic exercises that helped Liz reconnect with her authentic self and enhance her confidence as an entrepreneur.This conversation is for anyone trying to build a life and a business without losing themselves in the process.What You Will Learn[00:08:47] The shift from “doing it all” to realizing that the version of you who built the business isn’t necessarily who you need to be now.[00:24:14] How an initial outreach and simple connection call led to a coaching relationship that felt like a true fit.[00:25:41] What the throat/edging exercise looked like in practice and why leaning into the sensation helped it ease.[00:26:11] Why enlarging the feeling instead of pushing it away can make distress move through faster.[00:29:11] How the “wild woman / lion” movement practice was used as a somatic, liberating tool and continues to be part of Liz’s routine.[00:30:32] That Liz is now “much more in touch with my inner child” and can identify that part’s needs when it shows up.[00:32:12] The Five Personality Patterns (the “leaving pattern”) helped Liz name a root theme about safety that reframed many of her life choices.[00:51:52] A simple daily practice: carving out five minutes to notice feelings and re-learn how to be with yourself.Resources MentionedThe 5 Personality Patterns by Steven Kessler (Book).Let’s Connect!Follow The Healing Heroes on Instagram & LinkedIn.Cait DeMelloWebsite | Instagram | LinkedInChandler StroudWebsite | LinkedIn | InstagramMixing and editing provided by Next Day Podcast.Text message us questions, requests, or comments!

Lexi, a perinatal therapist and mother of three, has lived with cluster headaches since adolescence. These headaches evoke intense, cyclical neurological pain for hours on end. In today’s Healing Heroine episode, Lexi, Hero Nicole Kim, and Chandler trace the long diagnostic journey, the limits of conventional care, and the ways energy-based practices helped Lexi notice early warning signs and soften the severity of her headaches.Nicole and Lexi explore how consistent yoga, sound work, and Thai bodywork create impactful shifts in the nervous system. This episode is for anyone curious about integrating Western medicine with somatic practices to reclaim steadiness and agency in the midst of chronic pain.What You Will Learn[00:08:57] How moving during COVID and juggling childcare, work, and a new community contributed to loneliness and stress in daily life.[00:13:00] Cluster headaches as a neurological condition tied to trigeminal nerve misfiring and hypothalamic/circadian rhythms, often presenting seasonally and with intense pain.[00:16:30] The lengthy diagnostic path — multiple specialists, imaging, and the moment Lexi self-identified her condition in college.[00:18:30] Acute treatments (triptan injections, oxygen, verapamil) can reduce pain quickly, but responses vary and some patients remain treatment-resistant.[00:20:30] Why Lexi became open to complementary approaches (nature, intranasal oils, emerging research like psilocybin) alongside medical care.[00:23:30] How connection with a practitioner — Nicole’s sequencing, intention, and presence — made somatic practices feel safe and effective for Lexi.[00:31:15] The experience of a palpable energy release during Thai bodywork that felt like a meaningful shift in tension and affect.[00:39:30] The value of tracking symptoms and responding early — combining Western tools with yoga, sound, and bodywork helped soften episodes and create more days of steadiness.Let’s Connect!Follow The Healing Heroes on Instagram & LinkedIn.Nicole KimWebsiteChandler StroudWebsite | LinkedIn | InstagramMixing and editing provided by Next Day Podcast.Text message us questions, requests, or comments!

Chandler speaks with Hero and Accountability Coach Bonnie Heim about how compassionate accountability changed our Heroine Diedra's life. Diedra is a high-achieving finance professional with an overwhelming schedule, and had lived with an undiagnosed physical illness as well as weight struggles prior to working with Bonnie.  Through Bonnie's unique approach to accountability, Diedra not only lost weight and was able to overcome her symptoms, but most importantly, she learned that showing up for yourself despite experiencing big life changes, has a way of positively impacting all areas of your life.As Bonnie eloquently puts it, " accountability is not a hammer — it’s a hug” and small daily reminders alongside simple tools can create sustained change. What You Will Learn[00:08:37] Diedra’s lifelong drive to be involved and give back, alongside long-standing struggles with body image and confidence.[00:11:30] How a major cross-country move and subsequent, undiagnosed illness compounded stress and made self-care harder.[00:17:30] How the book, The Body Keeps the Score, helped spark Chandler's curiosity about unprocessed stress and the body’s role in healing.[00:22:22] The specific turning point that made Diedra decide something had to change.[00:24:47] Why starting a program during a chaotic life transition was possible — and how small first steps mattered more than waiting for “the perfect Monday.”[00:26:30] What positive accountability looks like in practice: encouragement + structure + daily, nonjudgmental check-ins.[00:31:30] How simple, concrete tools and permission to rest (e.g., specific self-care moves Bonnie suggests) help manage flare-ups and keep progress steady.[00:45:00] The moment Diedra recognized the change as a lifestyle shift — choosing nourishing meals and feeling the difference in daily life, not just the scale.Resources MentionedThe Body Keeps the Score by Bessel van der Kolk (Book).Let’s Connect!Follow The Healing Heroes on Instagram & LinkedIn.Bonnie HeimInstagramChandler StroudWebsite | LinkedIn | InstagramMixing and editing provided by Next Day Podcast.Text message us questions, requests, or comments!

This week's Healing Heroine is all about how to stop going through the motions, living your life on autopilot. We hear from Hero and Human Design Coach Zach Carlsen's client, Lauren. They unpack Lauren's series of life-changing moments — from a sudden loss and a medical scare to reclaiming personal agency — and explain how human design helped her make gentler, clearer decisions.  Zach breaks down practical ways you can use your human design chart to help move through grief, fear, or uncertainty with more ease. What You Will Learn[00:08:52] What it feels like to sense intuitive red flags but ignore them anyway[00:09:30] The long road of advocating for care that finally revealed a blood clot diagnosis[00:11:00] Lessons learned from two painful hospital stays that made her feel less trusting of medical professionals[00:16:30] The moment a community program became the catalyst for real healing work[00:21:19] Why giving yourself permission to “sleep on it” can create healthier decision-making[00:22:00] A reframed perspective: embracing multiple identities and passions as strengths[00:39:00] The difference between chasing rare “fireworks” moments and building daily joy through “sparklers”[00:42:13] Signs of empowerment, including asking better questions, setting boundaries, and trusting your body againLet’s Connect!Follow The Healing Heroes on Instagram & LinkedIn.Karen RemeleInstagram | WebsiteChandler StroudWebsite | LinkedIn | InstagramMixing and editing provided by Next Day Podcast.Text message us questions, requests, or comments!

We're back with another Healing Heroine conversation,  this time with Sam, a longtime client of Hero and Myofascial Release Therapist Karen. For over 15 years, Sam suffered from severe undiagnosed dizziness with symptoms comparable to vertigo. After experiencing imbalance, nausea, and fatigue daily, Sam desperately sought answers from countless physicians and specialists, but to no avail. Eventually, Sam learned to live with the constant dizziness just to make it through each day. It wasn't until she met Hero Karen and experienced the healing effects of MFR that Sam started to regain control over this debilitating and recurring health issue. Sam explains how learning the tools to reduce intense symptoms was the start of her healing journey. This episode is for anyone who’s felt stuck living with chronic symptoms and is ready to explore a body-first path toward steadiness. What You Will Learn[00:07:30] What living with constant dizziness can feel like and why it impacts daily life so profoundly[00:08:30] Why traditional medical approaches (neurology, rheumatology, ENT exams) often fall short in addressing chronic dizziness[00:14:41] How belief in the body’s ability to heal can be an essential part of recovery[00:17:30] The importance of recognizing what your body was once capable of to inspire hope during healing[00:19:30] How to notice small improvements and everyday signs that a treatment is working[00:24:30] How myofascial release identifies restrictions in the body that may be contributing to chronic symptoms[00:32:11] Why subtle, consistent bodywork can create lasting change and act as a long-term investment in your health[00:39:30] How gaining self-care tools empowers you to take ownership of your healing journeyLet’s Connect!Follow The Healing Heroes on Instagram & LinkedIn.Chandler StroudWebsite | LinkedIn | InstagramMixing and editing provided by Next Day Podcast.Text message us questions, requests, or comments!

Our Healing Heroine series continues with Jodi, joined by Hero and Mindset Coach Katie Wee. Jodi opens up about her son, Pao, and her experience helping him navigate his mental health struggles. In this heartfelt conversation we discuss his passions, the community that loved him, and her journey of navigating life after his suicide learning to carry her grief while still honoring his story.Almost a year after Pao’s passing, Jodi attended Katie’s Happy Camp retreat, where she began to discover that healing isn’t about “moving on,” but about finding small ways to move forward—sometimes just one moment at a time. From creating safe spaces at home to finding supportive spaces in your community, to healing modalities like meditation and grief counseling, Jodi reflects on what has helped her keep going in moments when it felt impossible.This conversation is a reminder that while grief has no ending, you can still find joy again. What You Will Learn [00:13:30] The transition process for teens after crisis care, including partial hospitalization and IOP [00:15:00] Creating a “safe house” with no sharps, weapons, or medications — and the social limits that can come with it for a teenager [00:16:30] Jodi’s son’s passions, including his for Japanese culture and anime [00:19:30] Why it’s so difficult to distinguish crisis from “normal teenage” behavior [00:36:15] The importance of surrounding yourself with a community during grief [00:38:30] How hitting rock bottom pushed Jodi to try every possible healing practice [00:40:30] Taking the leap to attend Katie’s Happy Camp as a major turning point in Jodi's healing [00:45:00] The power of Katie’s guided meditation and why it was life-changing for Jodi [01:05:45] A grief truth: “Grief has a beginning. It has a middle, but it doesn’t have an end.” Let’s Connect!Follow The Healing Heroes on Instagram & LinkedIn.Jodi Aroma Wellness BoutiqueCode: HEROES20 for 20% Off (from now until Columbus Day Weekend)Katie WeeWebsite | InstagramChandler StroudWebsite | LinkedIn | InstagramMixing and editing provided by Next Day Podcast.Text message us questions, requests, or comments!

Welcome to the first installment of our new series, Healing Heroines! You'll hear from remarkable women who've endured some of life's most challenging hardships and how they've navigated the road toward healing. Each conversation will also feature the Healing Hero who helped and encouraged them along the way. In this episode, Chandler sits down with Hero and Psychic Medium Lea Morgan and special guest Candace Hewit, a widow and mother of three. They explore how Lea's mediumship became a major turning point in Candace's grief journey after she lost her husband unexpectedly.They also discuss what happens during a reading, signs from loved ones, and how spiritual connection can bring comfort, hope, and even laughter during someone's darkest days. If you’ve ever questioned whether psychic mediumship could be a meaningful part of your healing process, this heartfelt discussion offers candid insights for anyone experiencing life after loss. What You Will Learn[00:08:00] “It is the most lonely and isolating journey that you could possibly take in life.”[00:09:30] “There is this world that I truly believe is literally within inches of us, and Rusty is not far away.”[00:10:52] “You can’t make that up.”[00:11:57] “Grief needs a community. It can’t be done alone.”[00:14:00] “Grief never goes away. There’s an ebb and a flow to it. It changes.”[00:16:08] “I felt like it was Christmas morning. I could not wait.”[00:18:30] “It was like we were just having a conversation.”[00:27:11] “Nothing negative, nothing scary. Only showing love really.”Let’s Connect!Follow The Healing Heroes on Instagram & LinkedIn.Lea MorganWebsiteChandler StroudWebsite | LinkedIn | InstagramMixing and editing provided by Next Day Podcast.Text message us questions, requests, or comments!

Are you craving calmness but struggling to slow down? Hero and Yoga Instructor Nicole Kim explores how stillness, movement, and rest work together to restore our bodies and nervous systems. With compassion and lived wisdom, Nicole shares the ways modern women are pushed into overdrive and taught to equate worth with output — and how we can begin to rewire that conditioning, one quiet moment at a time.From yoga nidra and yin to Thai bodywork and beach naps, this episode offers tangible practices and gentle permission slips for women who feel stuck in “go mode.” What You Will Learn[00:08:18] Why women often resist stillness and associate it with discomfort or unworthiness[00:09:30] How “glimmers” — short, intentional breaks — help busy women ground and reset[00:11:30] Why meditation can feel selfish — and how to reframe that belief[00:17:00] How yin yoga uses discomfort to create space and emotional release[00:18:00] What yoga nidra is — and why it’s powerful for trauma recovery and deep rest[00:22:13] How movement-based yoga builds a bridge to stillness for those who “can’t sit still”[00:24:37] Why sound healing is so effective for calming the mind and regulating the body[00:27:30] How Thai bodywork offers a moving meditation for people with anxious mindsLet’s Connect!Follow The Healing Heroes on Instagram & LinkedIn.Nicole KimWebsiteChandler StroudWebsite | LinkedIn | InstagramMixing and editing provided by Next Day Podcast.Text message us questions, requests, or comments!

Hero and Confidence Coach Cait DeMello joins Chandler to explore what she calls the “Hidden Three” unmet childhood needs: security, approval, and control. These ever-present necessities drive so many of our choices in adulthood, and Cait explains how these core motivators shape our approach to our relationships, careers, and self-worth practices.Whether you're a people-pleaser, overplanner, or a perfectionist, it's time to examine what you truly need and how you can begin meeting those needs from within.What You Will Learn[00:08:18] Why the need for security, approval, or control often originates in childhood[00:09:19] How to spot when your actions are out of alignment with your truest self[00:12:30] The ways people-pleasing and perfectionism relate to approval or control[00:14:52] Why the control response often forms when we lacked approval or security[00:19:30] How a dysregulated nervous system can block us from receiving helpful insight[00:23:00] How small daily habits (like rushing through your morning) reveal dysregulation[00:29:30] What each unmet need is really trying to get — and how to offer it to yourself[00:42:30] A simple self-inquiry prompt to reveal which core motivator is running the showResources MentionedThe Hidden 3 Workbook by Cait DeMelloA Self-Discovery Workbook to Finally Understand Why You Feel Stuck and What To Do About ITLet’s Connect!Follow The Healing Heroes on Instagram & LinkedIn.Cait DeMelloWebsite | Instagram | LinkedInChandler StroudWebsite | LinkedIn | InstagramMixing and editing provided by Next Day Podcast.Text message us questions, requests, or comments!

What if joy wasn’t something you had to earn — but something you innately possess? Hero and Acupuncturist Jacques Depardieu helps us understand the meaning of Qi, the vital life force energy at the heart of East Asian Medicine and philosophy. Jacques shares how Qi is not something you get more of, but something you remember and embody.Chandler and Jacques explore how presence, intention, and gratitude help us reconnect to what’s already flowing through us. With warmth, humor, and a little mysticism, Jacques breaks down ancient ideas into everyday wisdom.What You Will Learn[00:08:18] “Qi is not something we have — it’s something we are.”[00:14:37] Why practicing gratitude is the first step to shifting into joy[00:17:00] How beliefs create emotional experiences that can lead to physical symptoms[00:19:30] What happens in the body when you surrender to stillness[00:23:30] Why emotional energy is felt before it’s understood cognitively[00:26:42] How to describe Qi in a way that goes beyond intellect[00:33:30] The subconscious beliefs shaping how we experience everyday life[00:36:30] Why reconnecting with joy often begins by remembering what you loved as a kidLet’s Connect!Follow The Healing Heroes on Instagram & LinkedIn.Jacques DepardieuWebsiteChandler StroudWebsite | LinkedIn | InstagramMixing and editing provided by Next Day Podcast.Text message us questions, requests, or comments!

In this powerful conversation, Hero, Somatic Therapist, and Rolfing Practitioner, Moylan Ryan, explores how our bodies carry the imprints of past pain — and how movement, breath, and presence can help us release those old stories. Moylan explains how trauma, stress, and emotional overwhelm are woven into our physical form and how posture often reveals the ways we’ve adapted to protect ourselves.From the impact of the vagus nerve to overcoming immobilization, Moylan offers practical insight and somatic wisdom for anyone looking to feel safer, more spacious, and more connected in their own body.What You Will Learn[00:08:18] Why creating space in the body helps us reconnect with ourselves[00:10:30] How trauma disrupts our ability to complete tasks or take action[00:14:30] Why understanding trauma intellectually isn’t enough — it must be released somatically[00:16:30] How elevated shoulders and shallow breathing can indicate a startle response[00:21:30] How we use physical tension to suppress adrenaline in a trauma response[00:24:00] Why long exhalations help signal safety to the nervous system[00:27:30] What “mobilization without fear” means — and why it’s key to healing[00:31:00] How restoring peristalsis helps process unexpressed emotion in the bodyResources MentionedYour Body Language May Shape Who You Are – TED Talk by Amy Cuddy5Rhythms by Gabrielle Roth (Movement Practice)Let’s Connect!Follow The Healing Heroes on Instagram & LinkedIn.Moylan RyanWebsite | InstagramChandler StroudWebsite | LinkedIn | InstagramMixing and editing provided by Next Day Podcast.Text message us questions, requests, or comments!

Healing can be a frustrating, difficult, and discouraging process at times. When you're trying to progress one day but feel like you're regressing the next, self-compassion is often the first thing to slip through the cracks. In this raw and honest conversation, Hero and Accountability Coach Bonnie Heim explores how being kind, caring, and compassionate to yourself is an essential part of the healing journey.Bonnie opens up about a season of burnout, emotional dysregulation, and the messy process of reconnecting with her nervous system. Together, she and Chandler reflect on the real work of tending to your inner world — not through perfection or performance, but through presence, softness, and truth.What You Will Learn[00:07:15] Why extending compassion to yourself can feel harder than offering it to others[00:08:52] How to recognize when you’re dysregulated and what it feels like in the body[00:10:35] What it means to “co-regulate” with a safe person and why it matters[00:12:47] How to sit with and process difficult emotions instead of suppressing them[00:13:59] Why “nervous system regulation” should be a key part of healing work[00:14:56] How Bonnie recognizes when her nervous system needs attention[00:15:30] The moment Bonnie realized her inner critic was mimicking her fear of being a burden[00:17:45] Why trying to “fix” yourself can be a form of avoidance rather than healingLet’s Connect!Follow The Healing Heroes on Instagram & LinkedIn.Bonnie HeimWebsite | InstagramChandler StroudWebsite | LinkedIn | InstagramMixing and editing provided by Next Day Podcast.Text message us questions, requests, or comments!

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 clarity, Lea offers stories of profound healing — especially for those navigating the loss of a loved one — while gently reminding that you're never truly alone in your healing journey.  What You Will Learn[00:07:24] How mediumship differs from general psychic ability[00:08:50] What the “clairs” are and how they function in intuitive communication[00:11:25] Why spirit guides aren’t always deceased loved ones — and what their role is[00:13:48] How healing can begin through spirit-led grief readings[00:17:15] The difference between your logical mind and intuitive knowing[00:19:52] What it means to receive a visitation dream[00:24:10] How traits developed in childhood for protection can later hold us back[00:28:17] Why intuitive intelligence is often undervalued in Western culture[00:31:10] The role your intuition plays in major life decisions[00:34:00] Tips for cultivating intuitive awareness and receiving subtle messages Want to Hear More from Hero Lea? Check Out These Episodes!Signs, Synchronicities, and SpiritsHow to Access and Listen to Your Intuitive MindWhat We Can Learn from Dream Visitations & Metaphysical ExperiencesHow Spirit Helps Us Navigate Tendencies & BehaviorsLet’s Connect!Follow The Healing Heroes on Instagram & LinkedIn.Lea MorganWebsiteChandler StroudWebsite | LinkedIn | InstagramMixing and editing provided by Next Day Podcast.Text message us questions, requests, or comments!

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 gives a sneak peek of what's to come (more lessons, new voices, and powerful stories). Whether you’re new to the podcast or you've been embarking on your own healing journey alongside Chandler from the start, this one-year celebration is a reminder that growth isn’t always linear, but it’s always worth it.  What You Will Learn[00:07:04] Why self-worth is the foundation of all healing[00:08:30] How the body stores unprocessed emotions — and what it’s trying to tell you[00:10:00] What it means to surrender[00:10:30] Why healing doesn’t happen in isolation, and the power of shared transformation[00:11:00] How joy is connected to meaning — and what that has to do with healing messagesResources MentionedThe Awakened Brain by Dr. Lisa Miller (Book) Let’s Connect!Follow The Healing Heroes on Instagram & LinkedIn.Chandler StroudWebsite | LinkedIn | InstagramMixing and editing provided by Next Day Podcast.Text message us questions, requests, or comments!

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 grief, faith, and finding light in the darkest of times—topics that feel especially relevant right now. Lizzie and her husband, both Episcopal priests, live in Austin, Texas, where they are walking alongside communities in deep mourning.We share this episode again, hoping it brings comfort, perspective, or even just a moment of stillness to anyone grappling with loss or seeking hope in the aftermath of tragedy.--In this episode, we talk about the difference between spirituality and religion, how faith can change you, and the role spirituality can play in the darkest times with Rev. Lizzie McManus Dail. Lizzie has lived all over the world with her boots now rooted in Austin, Texas where she is living her dream as the founder of Jubilee Episcopal Church. Lizzy is passionate about the evangelism of a God who makes each of us for joy, which is why you might see her doing silly dances and talking about church history on Instagram and TikTok with her 90K+ followers. As a graduate of Mt. Holyoke College, Lizzie brought a passion for intersectional feminism and queer theology to her studies at Duke Divinity School and Seminary of the Southwest. It was her time in both Massachusetts and North Carolina that brought her into the Episcopal church, where she was ordained in 2020. While grateful for her academic formation, she still swears most things she learned about being a priest she learned from 5 plus years of working in the service industry and access to the arts in her public high school.   Tune in!What You Will Learn:· [00:01] Intro and a bit about our guest today, Reverend Lizzie· [05:49] What spirituality is and how it differs from religion · [07:28] How spirituality helps when navigating grief and difficult times · [15:10] The complaint prayer to finding peace· [17:57] Why God didn’t intervene in that tragic experience · [21:43] How spiritual conversations help us reconnect with ourselves and find peace  · [29:03] Lizzie's turning point to becoming an ordained priest· [37:36] About Jubilee church and the work Lizzie does as a priest· [42:06] How to be more spiritual in your life through Ignatian examine  · [47:22] Wrap up and end of the showStandout Quotes:· “When we feel like we have no center and no pattern, prayer is always there to give us a pattern and a rhythm that can help us find a new way of being and our way back to God.” [09:07]· “When we’ve terrible losses in our lives, we crave support and solidarity in our grief from our human community without forced theological and spiritual explanations.” [23:28]· “Our inner connection with God helps us know more and more about who we’re and whose we’re, and that’s what prayer offers us.” [25:39]· “Spirituality in any capacity is not meant to be practiced in isolation; having people with whom you can share your spiritual life with is a sacred thing.” [42:13]Let’s ConnectChandler StroudWebsite: https://healingheroespodcast.com/ Mixing, editing and show notes provided by Next Day Podcast.  Text message us questions, requests, or comments!

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 conversations with Nicole on how somatic practices can help you become more grounded, focused, and at peace in your body. What You Will Learn[00:07:06] How to distinguish between different styles of hot yoga and choose what’s right for you.[00:08:07] Why regulating your energy affects everyone around you—from kids to coworkers.[00:09:34] Tips for starting a yoga practice safely, even if you're new or nervous.[00:11:03] What sound healing is, and how it supports deep nervous system regulation.[00:13:23] How sound baths create an altered state of calm between sleep and wakefulness.[00:14:11] Why in-person sound healing creates a more powerful energetic shift than digital experiences.[00:16:41] The health benefits of Thai bodywork for pain relief, flexibility, and relaxation.[00:20:48] How Thai bodywork supports impactful recovery for common sports injuries and chronic pain sufferers.[00:23:21] What it really means to “let go” and how non-attachment supports emotional release.[00:26:32] A simple self-regulation practice for processing triggers and becoming more present.Resources MentionedThe Body Keeps the Score by Bessel van der Kolk (Book) Want to Hear More from Hero Nicole? Check Out These Episodes!Yoga and Our Path to Peak PoseFind Serenity through Sound HealingReleasing Physical and Emotional Tension with Thai BodyworkLearning to Be (and Feel) PresentLet’s Connect!Follow The Healing Heroes on Instagram & LinkedIn.Nicole KimWebsiteChandler StroudWebsite | LinkedIn | InstagramMixing and editing provided by Next Day Podcast.Text message us questions, requests, or comments!

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, and self-doubt by healing the nervous system, uncovering limiting beliefs, and reconnecting with their inner child. This conversation is full of tangible tools and soul-deep reminders that the path to wholeness starts from within.What You Will Learn[00:07:04] How nervous system patterns from childhood affect adult behavior.[00:08:04] Why shame and self-rejection often surface in dating and professional settings.[00:09:34] How childhood experiences shape emotional survival strategies.[00:12:36] What reset breathwork is and how it supports deep energetic release.[00:14:27] A breakdown of what happens during a guided breathwork session.[00:16:26] How breathwork helps release unprocessed emotions stored in the body.[00:17:58] The link between breath, self-worth, and internal reprogramming.[00:18:32] A beginner-friendly explanation of tarot and its role in intuitive healing.[00:21:35] How tarot readings work as a co-creative spiritual practice.[00:23:43] What “the Self” means in parts work and how to access it. Want to Hear More from Hero Cait? Check Out These Episodes!Yoga and Our Path to Peak PoseFind Serenity through Sound HealingReleasing Physical and Emotional Tension with Thai BodyworkLearning to Be (and Feel) PresentLet’s Connect!Follow The Healing Heroes on Instagram & LinkedIn.Cait DeMelloWebsite | Instagram | LinkedInChandler StroudWebsite | LinkedIn | InstagramMixing and editing provided by Next Day Podcast.Text message us questions, requests, or comments!

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 healing practices, Jen shows us that we all carry stories that can be reshaped. Learn how to start embarking on a path toward healing by honoring your struggles, fostering compassion for yourself, and making peace with your past, one step at a time.What You Will Learn[00:07:47] How trauma can manifest and become “stuck” in our nervous systems.[00:09:12] Why we form subconscious stories about ourselves — and how to interrupt them.[00:10:25] The power of resiliency and honoring your ability to heal.[00:11:45] How healing trauma helps us trust ourselves again.[00:13:18] What resourcing is and why it’s an essential step in healing.[00:16:58] Why small T trauma is often minimized and misunderstood.[00:18:15] The role shame, embarrassment, and loneliness can play in trauma.[00:19:13] Techniques for resourcing and choosing protective or nurturing figures.[00:21:59] How journaling and compassion aid in navigating difficult stories.[00:23:04] The significance of treating yourself with kindness and understanding. Want to Hear More from Hero Jen? Check Out These Episodes!Process Your Past for Peace in the Present with EMDRThe Role of Resourcing in EMDR & Healing TraumaWhat We Say To Ourselves Matters, Including Negative Self-TalkYour 'Little t' Traumas Matter TooLet’s Connect!Follow The Healing Heroes on Instagram & LinkedIn.Jen BaumgoldWebsite | InstagramChandler StroudWebsite | LinkedIn | InstagramMixing and editing provided by Next Day Podcast.Text message us questions, requests, or comments!

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, Katie explains how healing happens when we shift our limited beliefs, listen to our nervous system, and take full ownership of our energy. From overcoming self-sabotage to embracing manifestation, this episode invites you to challenge your inner critic and become the "conscious creator" of your life. What You Will Learn[00:07:04] What manifestation means—and how it actually works.[00:09:00] Why your energy and beliefs shape the future you experience.[00:11:00] How to soothe your inner child while showing up as your adult self.[00:12:12] Why healing old beliefs can shift your entire emotional reality.[00:14:30] How joy and “high vibration” create momentum toward your goals.[00:16:30] Why you can’t love who you are while resenting your past.[00:18:30] How to reframe suffering and find meaning in your past challenges.[00:19:24] The meaning of "self-sabotage" and how your nervous system affects it.[00:21:21] How choosing a second, kinder thought can transform your mood.[00:24:33] Why many of us feel safer in stress than in true happiness—and how to shift that.Resources MentionedThe Big Leap by Gay Hendricks (Book)   Want to Hear More from Hero Katie? Check Out These Episodes!The Mindset Makeover: Healing for HappinessManifestation Masterclass with Mindset Coach Katie WeeHow to Combat and Heal Anxiety For GoodSelf-Sabotage: Learn to Stop Standing in Your Own WayLet’s Connect!Follow The Healing Heroes on Instagram & LinkedIn.Katie WeeWebsite | InstagramChandler StroudWebsite | LinkedIn | InstagramMixing and editing provided by Next Day Podcast.Text message us questions, requests, or comments!

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, and clarity to what can often feel like a mystical topic. What You Will Learn[00:07:11] Why Ophira and her sister wrote The Astrology Advantage to make astrology more practical.[00:09:30] Why traditional astrology can feel overwhelming — and how the I AM system simplifies it.[00:13:00] How zodiac “qualities” drive personality, not just sun signs.[00:16:07] How astrology can help you feel safer being your full self at work.[00:23:00] What a retrograde really is — and why it gets a bad reputation.[00:25:00] A powerful forgiveness ritual to use during retrograde seasons.Resources MentionedThe Astrology Advantage by Ophira & Tali Edut (Book)The Power of Now by Eckhart Tolle (Book) Atomic Habits by James Clear (Book) Want to Hear More from Hero Ophira? Check Out These Episodes!The Astrological Assist: Your Life's Instruction ManualUse Astrology to Your Advantage with the I*AM SystemHoroscopes: Your GPS for LifeReframing Retrograde SeasonsLet’s Connect!Follow The Healing Heroes on Instagram & LinkedIn.Ophira EdutWebsite | Instagram | YouTubeChandler StroudWebsite | LinkedIn | InstagramMixing and editing provided by Next Day Podcast.Text message us questions, requests, or comments!