Heal “U” Podcast

This week on Heal “U”, I’m opening up about one of the darkest chapters of my life — my suicide attempt at 18 — and how that moment became the beginning of my healing journey. As we close out Mental Health Awareness Month, we’re talking about what it really means to care for your mind, especially when you’re stuck in the messy, in-between space of becoming.

From scribbled journal entries to quiet moments of self-discovery, I share how I began listening, reading, writing, and releasing. I planted seeds of self-awareness, forgiveness, and worthiness — not because healing is easy, but because it's worth it.

This episode is for anyone who has ever felt lost, stuck, or unseen. Let’s breathe through the middle — and find light together.

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In this special bonus episode of the Heal U Podcast, my daughter Diamond shares her perspective on growing up with a mother living with Behçet’s Disease.

She speaks candidly about the things she noticed even when I tried to hide my pain, how it shaped our relationship, and how her understanding has deepened now that she's a mom herself.

This is a raw, real conversation about love, strength, and what chronic illness looks like through the eyes of a child who lived it.

💙 Whether you're a parent living with a chronic condition or the child of someone who is, this episode will speak to your heart.

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#BehcetsDisease #HealUPodcast #ChronicIllness #Motherhood #AutoimmuneAwareness #InvisibleIllness #HealingJourney

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May 20th is Behçet’s Awareness Day, and I’m pulling the curtain back on what it really means to live with this rare autoimmune disease. I’m sharing one of the most relatable metaphors that explains chronic illness in a way anyone can understand—The Spoon Theory. If you’ve ever felt like no one “gets it,” or you’ve had to make hard choices with limited energy, this episode is for you.

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What do you do when you’re no longer who you were… but not quite who you’re becoming? In this deeply honest and personal episode, Shai invites you into “the middle” — that sacred, messy space between healing and breakthrough. This week, we explore what it really means to live and move with intention when clarity is distant, energy is low, and the journey feels uncertain.

You’ll hear real reflections, grounding practices, and reminders that intentionality isn’t about perfection — it’s about presence. This is for anyone who’s ever asked, “Does it even matter that I keep trying?” (Spoiler: it does. You do.)

Whether you’re waiting, growing, or just trying to catch your breath — you belong here.

🎧 Tune in now.
💬 Share with someone walking through their middle.
🌱 And remember: even here, you are still blooming.

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In honor of Behçet’s Awareness Month, this bonus episode of the Heal “U” Podcast gets real about the misconceptions people living with Behçet’s Disease face daily. Shai breaks down five common myths — and then shares her personal truth behind each one. From the challenges of being misunderstood to the strength it takes to keep showing up, this episode is raw, relatable, and rooted in lived experience.

💬 Whether you're living with Behçet’s, supporting someone who is, or simply curious — this one’s for you. Because awareness starts with understanding.

✨ Plus, stay tuned for more bonus segments this month as we continue to shine a light on what it really means to live, heal, and thrive with Behçet’s

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In honor of Behçet’s Awareness Month, I’m sharing an overview of what Behçet’s Disease is and how it impacts daily life. Stay tuned this month as I dive deeper into what it’s like living with Behçet’s as a mother, friend, daughter, and just a person navigating both the challenges and the wins.

🎧 Listen to this episode to learn about Behçet’s. Like, comment, and share so we can all learn and support together.

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#BehcetsAwareness #HealUPodcast #InvisibleIllness #MyHealingJourney #CreativelyShai

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After leaning into stillness last week, this episode invites you into the next sacred step of your healing journey: learning to trust the timing of your life.

What if your “not yet” isn’t a denial... but divine preparation?

In this episode, we talk about the illusion of control, the purpose behind divine delays, and why some doors are heavy — or closed — for a reason. You’ll be reminded that waiting isn’t weakness; it’s where growth deepens, faith strengthens, and purpose aligns.

✨ Key Takeaways:

• The difference between delay and denial
• How to release control and embrace alignment
• Why your pace is not your proof
• A powerful wellness check-in practice for the week ahead

You’re not behind. You’re right on time.
Come bloom at your own pace — one pause, one breath, one breakthrough at a time.

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In a world that demands constant motion, this week we explore the sacred, powerful act of stillness.
We reflect on why healing often begins when the noise fades, the rush slows, and we bravely sit with ourselves — without performing, without proving, just being.

In this episode, we redefine strength, talk about the transformative gift of stillness, and move from endless “doing” into conscious “being.”
You'll be guided through an intentional wellness practice designed to nurture your roots, honor your growth, and prepare you for the season of blooming that lies ahead.

✨ You are not stuck.
✨ You are not behind.
✨ You are being strengthened for something greater.

Let’s walk this journey together — in stillness, in trust, and in purpose.

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After weeks of planting, growing, healing, and rising, this week we step fully into the light. In Week 15 of Heal "U", we explore what it truly means to live with open hands and an open heart — embracing life with gratitude, trust, and a willingness to receive.

Together, we reflect on the journey we've taken so far, honoring the roots we've nurtured and the growth we've claimed. This episode invites you to breathe deeper, release old fears, and allow yourself to bloom without reservation.

It's a moment of celebration, but also an invitation to stay present, stay open, and keep walking forward in the sunlight — no longer just surviving, but thriving.

Come join the conversation. Your sunlight moment is here. 🌻

#HealU #JourneyToHealing #StandingInTheSunlight #OpenHeartOpenHands #HealingJourney #CreativelyShai

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This week on Heal U, we step out of survival mode and into the sunlight with “Letting the Light In: Healing Through Joy and Surrender.”

Host Shai gently guides us through what it means to embrace joy—not as a reward at the end of healing, but as a part of the healing itself. We explore the sacred act of surrender, the radical power of choosing joy in hard seasons, and how soft moments can be just as transformative as the deep work. With a guided grounding activity, storytelling, and reflective prompts, this episode offers a breath of fresh air and a reminder that you don’t have to earn peace—you only have to make room for it.

✨ Includes:

• A “Window of Light” mindfulness exercise
• A new perspective on joy as resistance
• Reflection prompts + a Shift Check recap ritual
• A real-time visualization for inviting joy
• A preview of next week’s episode: Still Growing: Giving Yourself Grace in the In-Between

Whether you're mid-journey or just beginning, this episode is your reminder: you are worthy of the light. Right now. Just as you are.

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