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 world

Resources Mentioned

• Hiring Heaven by Jean Slatter

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Chandler Stroud

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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!

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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

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Bonnie Heim

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Chandler Stroud

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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 Work

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Chandler Stroud

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