The Healing Poetic Podcast - R.I.S.E Series
Rising Into Self-Empowerment — A Healing Journey Told Out Loud
R.I.S.E. is where truth meets transformation.
Hosted by Keya McClain-Goodwin, The Hardcore Healing Pen Coach, this exclusive subscriber-only podcast peels back every layer of healing — grief, growth, trauma, love, betrayal, loss, reinvention, and the sacred work of returning home to yourself.
Each episode offers a raw, intimate glimpse into the turning points that shaped her life:
the job she walked away from, the friendships that broke then rebuilt her, the family wounds she had to recover from, the grief that taught her tenderness, and the healing that continues to reveal who she truly is.
But R.I.S.E. isn’t just about her story.
It’s about your story tucked inside hers.
Through soulful storytelling, guided reflections, and weekly journal prompts, R.I.S.E. invites you to heal out loud, honor your truth, release what no longer serves you, and embrace the life you’re becoming.
R.I.S.E. is for the woman or man who:
• Is ready to commit to their healing
• Feels alone, misunderstood, or emotionally overwhelmed
• Wants to break generational patterns
• Is tired of performing strength and desires authenticity
• Needs language for their emotions and guidance for their inner work
• Loves introspective, spiritual, emotionally intelligent storytelling
Every episode is 20 minutes or less, intentionally crafted for listeners who want depth, clarity, and transformation without overwhelm.
This is healing with intention.
This is storytelling with purpose.
This is spiritual evolution in real time.
It’s time to R.I.S.E. — not into who the world expects you to be, but into who you truly are.
Subscribe today and begin your journey upward.
The Healing Poetic Podcast - R.I.S.E Series
To Heal or Not to Heal
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Healing is not something that happens to us—it’s something we choose.
In this episode, I explore the moment I realized I had free will over my life experiences. I could continue repeating familiar patterns, or I could make the difficult decision to change my behavior, my responses, and ultimately my outcomes. Choosing to heal wasn’t about becoming perfect or pain-free—it was about becoming honest. Honest about what wasn’t working. Honest about my role in my own suffering. Honest about the cost of staying the same.
I share what it truly looks like to stand at the crossroads between healing and non-healing. The fear, the resistance, the grief of letting go of old coping mechanisms—and the courage it takes to do something different for the first time. Healing required me to move through discomfort, unlearn survival strategies, and commit to growth even when it felt unfamiliar and lonely.
This conversation isn’t about judgment or comparison. It’s about awareness. About understanding how our choices shape our experiences, and how healing—while challenging—can create space for peace, clarity, and a life that feels more aligned.
If you’ve ever wondered whether healing is worth the effort, this episode invites you to sit with that question—and decide for yourself.