<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0" xmlns:itunes="http://www.itunes.com/dtds/podcast-1.0.dtd"><channel><title><![CDATA[Shut Up, I'm Healing Podcast]]></title><description><![CDATA[Shut Up, I’m Healing is me sharing the real, ghetto, and funny side of healing — no filters, no fake soft life. Just raw stories, lessons, and laughs so you know you’re not healing alone. <br/><br/><a href="https://shutupimhealing.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast">shutupimhealing.substack.com</a>]]></description><link>https://shutupimhealing.substack.com/podcast</link><generator>Substack</generator><lastBuildDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2026 02:05:37 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/6195109.rss" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><author><![CDATA[Shania Elle]]></author><copyright><![CDATA[Shania Elle]]></copyright><language><![CDATA[en]]></language><webMaster><![CDATA[shhwehealing@gmail.com]]></webMaster><itunes:new-feed-url>https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/6195109.rss</itunes:new-feed-url><itunes:author>Shania Elle</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Shut Up, I’m Healing is me sharing the real, ghetto, and funny side of healing — no filters, no fake soft life. Just raw stories, lessons, and laughs so you know you’re not healing alone.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:type>episodic</itunes:type><itunes:owner><itunes:name>Shania Elle</itunes:name><itunes:email>shhwehealing@gmail.com</itunes:email></itunes:owner><itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit><itunes:category text="Society &amp; Culture"/><itunes:category text="Education"><itunes:category text="Self-Improvement"/></itunes:category><itunes:image href="https://substackcdn.com/feed/podcast/6195109/f61b3a09478049259be0e8da80abb7fe.jpg"/><item><title><![CDATA[Stop Saying This… You’re Blocking Your Blessings]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>Season 2 takes a sharp, beautiful turn in this episode as Shania steps fully into the <strong>becoming</strong> era. This isn’t about healing old wounds anymore… it’s about understanding the science and spirituality behind creating your next reality. Shania opens up about the shift she’s been feeling, the nervousness that comes with leveling up, and the quantum laws that govern the life you’re stepping into.</p><p>In this chapter, she brings you into the truth:Your words are energy.Your attention collapses potential into reality.Your beliefs bend the timeline you experience.Your inner world and outer world are always matching.</p><p>This episode blends spirituality with physics… prayer with vibration… scripture with science and somehow makes it feel simple, warm, and real. Shania also shares the story of how she quantum-shifted herself out of a dying Impala and into a whole new life. It’s not delusion. It’s alignment.</p><p>This is Episode 2 of the season… but Episode 1 of your new timeline.</p><p><strong>Segment 1: The Shift</strong></p><p>Where Shania breaks down the internal “pull” that happens when you’re stepping out of an old identity and into your next one. Expect honesty, nerves, truth, and activation energy</p><p><strong>Segment 2: Quantum Basics Explained </strong></p><p>Shania walkes you through:• Wave-particle duality• The observer effect• Vibration and frequency• Quantum entanglement• How scripture spoke the same laws first</p><p><strong>Segment 3: The Car Story (Quantum Shift in Real Life)</strong></p><p>A raw, detailed story of how Shania visualized, prayed, affirmed, and aligned her way from a rusted Impala to her next reality… all while God, faith, and vibration worked together behind the scenes.It’s funny, emotional, and a full-body reminder that you’re more powerful than you think.</p><p><strong>Segment 4: The 72-Hour Reality Experiment</strong></p><p>Your first hands-on exercise of the season.Shania gives you a 4-step guided challenge to watch your life shift in real time:</p><p>* Identify three disempowering sentences you say often</p><p>* Transform them into quantum statements</p><p>* Replace them instantly for 72 hours</p><p>* Observe the timeline shiftThis is your real-world activation.</p><p><strong>Step Into Your New Timeline</strong></p><p>If this episode awakened something in you, share it.Screenshot, tag <strong>@xo_shaniaelle on IG</strong>, and tell her the future version of you that you’re calling in.If you’re ready to go deeper, join <strong>Growth Within Consulting Group</strong> where spiritual alignment, quantum work, and identity shifting become your new reality.</p><p>You’re not just healing anymore.You’re creating.Welcome to Season 2.Welcome to your next timeline, bookie.</p><p></p><p><p>Thanks for reading Shut Up, I'm Healing! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work.</p></p><p></p> <br/><br/>This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit <a href="https://shutupimhealing.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&#38;utm_campaign=CTA_1">shutupimhealing.substack.com</a>]]></description><link>https://shutupimhealing.substack.com/p/stop-saying-this-youre-blocking-your</link><guid isPermaLink="false">substack:post:179743916</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Shania Elle]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 23 Nov 2025 21:44:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/179743916/a8245abbba6dcc6936e959a67a52e7da.mp3" length="10697571" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Shania Elle</itunes:author><itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>891</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://substackcdn.com/feed/podcast/6195109/post/179743916/520d09cfbddb70628bb19e157e5888a0.jpg"/><itunes:season>2</itunes:season><itunes:episode>2</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Quantum Within]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>Season 2 opens with a shift… a breath… a pause before the next chapter. In this episode, Shania steps back to tell the truth about what’s been pulling on her spirit. After a full season of crying, healing, and breaking old versions of herself, she realized something important: healing isn’t ending… it’s expanding.</p><p>This episode is Shania’s doorway into that expansion.A soft reset.A moment of honesty with her listeners.A reminder that becoming isn’t always loud .. sometimes it’s a whisper that says, “It’s time.”</p><p>She talks about the quiet week, the spiritual tug to take this podcast deeper, and why Season 2 is no longer just about wounds… but about <strong>worth, identity, alignment, manifestation, and the version of you that’s been waiting on the other side of healing</strong>.</p><p>This is your invitation into <em>The Quantum Within</em> — a season where we talk about shifting timelines, praying from power instead of panic, speaking life over yourself, and becoming the woman who already exists in spirit… even if you’re still catching up to her in the physical.</p><p>If Season 1 was about breaking…Season 2 is about building.</p><p>If Season 1 was where we survived…Season 2 is where we expand.</p><p>If Season 1 helped you understand your pain…Season 2 will help you understand your purpose.</p><p>And if you’ve ever wondered, “Okay… I healed. Now what?” — baby, this season is literally your answer.</p><p>If this episode speaks to you, share it with someone who’s entering their next chapter too. </p><p>Screenshot it, tag me @ShaniaElle, and tell me what you’re calling in for Season 2 of your own life.</p><p>And make sure you’re following.. next week’s episode is the beginning of the real shift. Don’t miss it.</p><p></p><p><em>Welcome to The Quantum Within.</em><em>Let’s evolve together.</em></p><p></p><p><p>Thanks for reading Shut Up, I'm Healing! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work.</p></p><p></p> <br/><br/>This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit <a href="https://shutupimhealing.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&#38;utm_campaign=CTA_1">shutupimhealing.substack.com</a>]]></description><link>https://shutupimhealing.substack.com/p/the-quantum-within</link><guid isPermaLink="false">substack:post:179076049</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Shania Elle]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 16 Nov 2025 20:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/179076049/801cd650b107da6655d11122a5fa2271.mp3" length="2168070" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Shania Elle</itunes:author><itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>181</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://substackcdn.com/feed/podcast/6195109/post/179076049/f61b3a09478049259be0e8da80abb7fe.jpg"/><itunes:season>2</itunes:season><itunes:episode>1</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[Divine Timing or Avoiding Accountability?]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>In this episode of <em>Shut Up, I’m Healing</em>, Shania gets real about <strong>spiritual bypassing</strong>... that thing we do when we hide behind “divine timing” instead of doing the inner work. She opens up about burning sage, saying affirmations, and trying to vibe her way through pain... until she realized healing takes more than meditation and manifestation.</p><p>This one’s raw, funny, and full of faith-filled lessons... from working a job that looked like a blessing but felt like a trap... to the moment she realized shrinking wasn’t protecting her, it was keeping her small. Because sometimes it’s not divine timing... it’s fear in a halo.</p><p> <strong>Journal With Me:</strong>Where am I calling it <em>surrender</em> when it’s really <em>fear</em>?What’s one small action I can take today that matches the prayer I keep praying?What emotion am I avoiding by staying “positive”?</p><p> Sit with these questions this week... let your pages become your mirror.</p><p><strong>From the episode:</strong>“Faith without works is dead... and my works are sacred. My faith moves me. My steps honor God. I show up.”</p><p> <strong>For deeper healing:</strong>Explore Shania’s <em>Validation to Value Journal</em>... 48 pages of healing prompts, affirmations, and reflection spaces just like the ones in this episode. Join the waitlist on Substack or TikTok <strong>@Shania.Elle</strong>... launching <strong>November 29th.</strong></p><p><strong><em>Hosted by Shania Elle</em></strong><em>Shut Up, I’m Healing... where faith meets real healing, and the messy parts finally make sense.</em></p><p></p><p><p>Thanks for reading Shut Up, I'm Healing! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work.</p></p><p></p> <br/><br/>This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit <a href="https://shutupimhealing.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&#38;utm_campaign=CTA_1">shutupimhealing.substack.com</a>]]></description><link>https://shutupimhealing.substack.com/p/divine-timing-or-avoiding-accountability</link><guid isPermaLink="false">substack:post:177413650</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Shania Elle]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 02 Nov 2025 17:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/177413650/dc9ada3a518b35f46ae7ebb7336bc2d8.mp3" length="12237028" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Shania Elle</itunes:author><itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>1020</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://substackcdn.com/feed/podcast/6195109/post/177413650/f61b3a09478049259be0e8da80abb7fe.jpg"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>8</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[Healing My Teenage Self: A Journey Home]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>Previously… on <em>Shut Up, I’m Healing.</em></p><p>We’ve talked about forgiveness.We’ve escaped the CULTure of perfection.We’ve defined what it means to look healed versus actually <em>be</em> healed.</p><p>But this week — we’re going back.</p><p>Back to the version of me that didn’t know who she was yet.The girl who wore confidence like perfume and pain like foundation.The one who loved too hard, dreamed too big, and trusted the wrong people.</p><p>This episode isn’t just a story — it’s a reunion.Between the woman I am… and the girl who made her possible.</p><p>⚠️ <strong>Content Warnings</strong></p><p>This episode includes mentions of:</p><p>* Childhood trauma</p><p>* Self-harm</p><p>* Family conflict</p><p>* Emotional neglect</p><p>* Sexual boundaries and early relationships</p><p>Please listen with care and pause when needed.This story reflects my <em>personal perspective and healing journey</em> — not anyone else’s truth.</p><p></p><p><strong>Featured Segments</strong></p><p>* <strong>Affirmation Roulette:</strong> “I love the girl I used to be, and I’m proud of the woman she’s becoming.”</p><p>* <strong>Storytime:</strong> Real reflections from my teenage years and how they shaped who I am.</p><p>* <strong>Validation or Healing:</strong> A self-awareness game on how we seek approval or growth.</p><p>* <strong>Mini Exercise:</strong> A 60-second guided practice to reconnect with your younger self.</p><p>* <strong>Listener Homework:</strong> A journaling challenge to write a love letter to your teenage self.</p><p></p><p><strong>Journal Prompts from the Episode</strong></p><p>* If your teenage self could see you today, what would she think?</p><p>* What parts of her would be proud — and what parts would be disappointed?</p><p>* What did she believe about love, confidence, and happiness?</p><p>* When did you stop feeling safe to be soft, goofy, or emotional?</p><p>* What do you need to forgive your teenage self for?</p><p>* Who do you still need to forgive from that era so you can move forward freely?</p><p>* What pieces of teenage you do you want to bring back — her laughter, creativity, or boldness?</p><p></p><p><strong>Mini Exercise: “Find Your Teenage Self”</strong></p><p>After listening:</p><p>* Sit quietly for 60 seconds.</p><p>* Picture your teenage self — her room, her music, her mood.</p><p>* Ask her: <em>“What do you need from me right now?”</em></p><p>* Write down the first three words that come up.Those words are your next healing steps.</p><p><strong>Listener Challenge</strong></p><p>Write a letter to your teenage self this week.Be raw. Be honest.Read it out loud to yourself in the mirror — then tag @xo_shaniaelle on IG or share on Substack under #ShutUpImHealing to be featured in next week’s episode.</p><p></p><p></p><p><strong>Behind the Mic</strong></p><p>This episode was written, recorded, and produced by <strong>Shania Elle</strong> — creator of <em>Shut Up, I’m Healing</em>, a space for women ready to heal out loud, laugh through their growth, and stop chasing validation.</p><p></p><p><strong>What’s Coming Next</strong></p><p>🪞 <em>The Validation to Value Journal</em> → Prelaunch Waitlist Opens Soon!Sign up through my Substack or follow on socials for early access.This guided journal includes forgiveness letters, mirror work, color-coded prompts, and weekly affirmations to reconnect with your inner self.</p><p><p>Thanks for reading Shut Up, I'm Healing! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work.</p></p><p></p> <br/><br/>This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit <a href="https://shutupimhealing.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&#38;utm_campaign=CTA_1">shutupimhealing.substack.com</a>]]></description><link>https://shutupimhealing.substack.com/p/healing-my-teenage-self-a-journey</link><guid isPermaLink="false">substack:post:175975632</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Shania Elle]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 12 Oct 2025 20:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/175975632/16d3517cbf5c4a543f4d08af62e91c64.mp3" length="18354062" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Shania Elle</itunes:author><itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>1529</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://substackcdn.com/feed/podcast/6195109/post/175975632/f61b3a09478049259be0e8da80abb7fe.jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Healing Beyond Bad B☆tch Culture]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>This week on <em>Shut Up, I’m Healing</em>, Shania pulls back the lashes, lace fronts, and filters to talk about the truth behind <em>Bad Bitch Culture</em>—how it went from empowerment to exhaustion.She traces how the word “bitch” was reclaimed by Black women in hip-hop, how social media twisted it into an aesthetic, and how the pressure to “qualify” through surgery, looks, and validation can quietly drain a woman’s self-worth.</p><p>Through humor, storytelling, and some real talk about BBL trends, Shania challenges every listener to ask:Are you serving yourself—or serving the CULTure?She ends with her signature <strong>Affirmation Roulette</strong>, a game of <strong>Validation or Violation</strong>, and a heartfelt reminder that true confidence comes from alignment, not approval.</p><p></p><p>Trigger / Reflection Warnings</p><p>This episode touches on:</p><p>* Body image + cosmetic surgery (BBLs, lip fillers, etc.)</p><p>* Validation addiction through social media</p><p>* Self-worth and female identity topics</p><p>If any section feels heavy, pause and journal your reaction before continuing.Healing isn’t linear — take what serves you, leave what doesn’t.</p><p></p><p>Featured Segments</p><p>* <strong>Affirmation Roulette (2:30 min):</strong> “I’m that girl because I said so.”</p><p>* <strong>Storytime – The Performance Trap (4:15 min):</strong> Real talk about trying to “live the lifestyle.”</p><p>* <strong>Mini Lesson – Origin of ‘Bad Bitch’ (9:40 min):</strong> From Lil’ Kim to Instagram.</p><p>* <strong>Validation or Violation Game (21:00 min):</strong> Four scenarios to test your boundaries.</p><p>* <strong>Core Lesson & Affirmation (30:00 min):</strong> “I don’t chase validation, I attract alignment.”</p><p><strong><em>(Timestamps are approximate for Substack or Spotify chapter markers.)</em></strong></p><p></p><p>Journal Prompts</p><p>* When did I first start tying my worth to how I look?</p><p>* What part of “bad bitch energy” still inspires me—and what part exhausts me?</p><p>* If no one could see me online, how would I still feel beautiful?</p><p>* What does a healed, authentic version of “that girl” look like in my life?</p><p>* Where do I still seek validation instead of alignment?</p><p></p><p><strong>After listening:</strong></p><p>* Share your answers to the journal prompts in the comments or on Instagram @xo_shaniaelle</p><p>* Tag your reflection posts with <strong>#ShutUpImHealing</strong> so we can repost and support each other.</p><p></p><p>Vote in next week’s poll: </p> <br/><br/>This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit <a href="https://shutupimhealing.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&#38;utm_campaign=CTA_1">shutupimhealing.substack.com</a>]]></description><link>https://shutupimhealing.substack.com/p/healing-beyond-bad-btch-culture</link><guid isPermaLink="false">substack:post:175317712</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Shania Elle]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 05 Oct 2025 16:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/175317712/e7226caa96aa760111a7a6e6eb4259d3.mp3" length="14287416" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Shania Elle</itunes:author><itunes:explicit>Yes</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>1191</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://substackcdn.com/feed/podcast/6195109/post/175317712/f61b3a09478049259be0e8da80abb7fe.jpg"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>5</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[Finding Your Style = Finding Yourself]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>Shania traces her style “eras” from validation-seeking and copy-cat closets to a mindful, feminine wardrobe, sharing practical tools (three-word style exercise, color analysis, closet audits) so listeners can build a style that matches who they’re becoming.</p><p>Segment guide</p><p>* Opening & premise — style as self (why your closet tells a story)</p><p>* Affirmation Roulette: “I embody my style” (three deliveries: runway, hype-bestie, mirror)</p><p>* Storytime: cringe eras, validation dressing, tomboy wall, activewear everywhere, Gothic phase</p><p>* Teaching: three-word style method, color analysis basics, closet detox, quizzes, Pinterest mapping</p><p>* Fun segment: Closet Confessions (3 pieces now, what to let go, goal-body pieces)</p><p>* Lesson: style equals energy; dress for the woman you’re becoming</p><p>* Closing: Affirmation Roulette reprise and weekly homework</p><p>Key ideas to keep</p><p>* Your closet is a diary; outfits are personal narrative and identity in practice.</p><p>* Dressing for validation feels loud but hollow; dressing for self feels calm and powerful.</p><p>* Fabrics, textures, and colors can shrink you or make you shine.</p><p>* “If it doesn’t make little Shania smile in the mirror, it doesn’t belong in my closet.”</p><p>Affirmations used</p><p>* “I embody my style.”</p><p>* “I don’t just wear clothes, I embody my style.”</p><p>Practical tools mentioned</p><p>* Three-word style exercise (inspired by LES: She’s So Lucky): choose 3 words that define your dream style; keep, tailor, or donate based on alignment.</p><p>* Color analysis basics: use an affordable app to identify your best palette; shop and style within that range.</p><p>* Closet detox script: remove cheap, ill-fitting, or non-aligned pieces; release fast-fashion habits in favor of better fabrics.</p><p>* Pattern-spotting: free style quizzes + Pinterest boards; look for repeating silhouettes, fabrics, and proportions.</p><p>* Fit-for-life filter: dress for comfort, confidence, and context (example: wedges over stilettos for true you).</p><p>References and resources</p><p>* Podcast inspiration: LES, “She’s So Lucky” (formerly “Balanced Black Girl”).</p><p>* Color analysis apps: search “personal color analysis app” (choose one with photo-based palette and makeup/hair suggestions).</p><p>* Mood and color notes (general):</p><p>* Red: excitement, energy, action</p><p>* Orange: optimism, friendliness, fun</p><p>* Yellow: enthusiasm, confidence</p><p>* Green: balance, growth, hope</p><p>* Blue: serenity, trust, authority</p><p>* Purple: creativity, individuality</p><p>* Discovery aids: Pinterest boards; free online style quizzes.</p><p>* Resale/donation: Plato’s Closet or local thrift/resale.</p><p>* Brands/retail named in story: Ulta, Hot Topic, Spencer’s (contextual anecdotes).</p><p>* Fast fashion note: concerns discussed were framed as reports/allegations; listeners should research and choose according to their values.</p><p>Closet Confessions (episode prompts for comments)</p><p>* Three pieces that describe your current vibe.</p><p>* One item you’re finally ready to release and why.</p><p>* Your three style words.</p><p>* A color that always makes you feel like your highest self.</p><p>Listener homework</p><p>* Write your three style words.</p><p>* Do a fast 20-minute closet sweep: remove five non-aligned items.</p><p>* Try a color-analysis app; screenshot your palette.</p><p>* Build a 15-pin board using your three words; notice repeating shapes/fabrics.</p><p>* Create one outfit this week that matches your words and palette; wear it on an ordinary day.</p><p>Content notes</p><p>* Light mentions of body image, confidence, and consumer choices.</p><p>* Fast fashion discussion presented as personal values and public reporting; no specific claims adjudicated.</p><p>Call to action</p><p>* Comment your three style words and one item you’re releasing.</p><p>* Share a mirror pic in your best palette color and tag the show.</p><p>* Subscribe on Substack/Podcast app and share this episode with a friend who’s rebuilding her style.</p><p>Credits</p><p>* Host/Writer: Shania Elle</p><p>* Series tagline: Healing is messy, but so are we. And that’s okay.</p><p>* New episodes: Sundays</p><p></p><p><p>Thanks for reading Shut Up, I'm Healing! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work.</p></p><p></p> <br/><br/>This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit <a href="https://shutupimhealing.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&#38;utm_campaign=CTA_1">shutupimhealing.substack.com</a>]]></description><link>https://shutupimhealing.substack.com/p/finding-your-style-finding-yourself</link><guid isPermaLink="false">substack:post:174750955</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Shania Elle]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 28 Sep 2025 14:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/174750955/81515cb127ee0aae9d1290e324b52dea.mp3" length="19517345" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Shania Elle</itunes:author><itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>1626</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://substackcdn.com/feed/podcast/6195109/post/174750955/f61b3a09478049259be0e8da80abb7fe.jpg"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>4</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[Shut Up, I'm Healing]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>Forgiveness isn’t soft—it’s survival. In this episode, Shania Elle unpacks what it really means to forgive yourself and others, even when the wounds are deep. From family words that cut, to grief that almost stopped her in her tracks, to moments of betrayal and guilt—Shania shares why it felt impossible at first, and how God showed her the path to freedom. With her signature humor and honesty, she reminds us that forgiveness isn’t about excusing someone else’s actions—it’s about setting yourself free.</p><p>Featured Segments:</p><p><em>Affirmation Roulette:</em> “I release what no longer serves me.”</p><p><em>Healing But Make It Messy:</em> Family comments, doubt, and battling guilt.</p><p><em>Faith Talk:</em> The difference between ego ideas and God-given clarity.</p><p><em>Storytime:</em> Grief, loss, trauma, and how forgiveness became a turning point.</p><p><em>Forgive or Forget:</em> A lighthearted game that proves not all forgiveness has to be heavy.</p><p><em>Lesson:</em> Forgiveness isn’t for them—it’s for you.</p><p>Key Moments:</p><p>* <em>“I release what no longer serves me.”</em> (00:04:00)</p><p>* When love and family turned into unconscious bullying (00:07:30)</p><p>* Losing her dad and sister back-to-back, and still graduating with a 4.0 (00:13:00)</p><p>* The shift: realizing the enemy was using old voices to keep her small (00:18:00)</p><p>* <em>Forgive or Forget</em> game—from lost shirts to stolen leftovers (00:22:00)</p><p>* Trauma: being held hostage at 16, and the long road to releasing that pain (00:29:00)</p><p>* Burning the paper list, rewriting it with her own shortcomings, and finally feeling lighter (00:40:00)</p><p>* <em>“Forgive, not because they deserve it, but because you do.”</em> (00:45:00)</p><p>Takeaways:</p><p>* Forgiveness is not forgetting, excusing, or letting them back in.</p><p>* Forgiveness means no longer letting someone else’s choices control your life.</p><p>* Holding grudges poisons you—it never punishes them.</p><p>* Healing starts when you free yourself, not when they say sorry.</p><p><strong>Watch for Next Week:</strong></p><p><p>Thanks for reading Shut Up, I'm Healing! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work.</p></p><p></p> <br/><br/>This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit <a href="https://shutupimhealing.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&#38;utm_campaign=CTA_1">shutupimhealing.substack.com</a>]]></description><link>https://shutupimhealing.substack.com/p/episode-3-the-forgiveness-episode</link><guid isPermaLink="false">substack:post:174206562</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Shania Elle]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 22 Sep 2025 00:13:47 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/174206562/149dc9493d2509252fcb843c17c93a85.mp3" length="14083040" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Shania Elle</itunes:author><itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>1174</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://substackcdn.com/feed/podcast/6195109/post/174206562/04ae58433bcf84e79f7e1a5be3da7c87.jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Shut Up, I’m Healing]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>Shania returns with another raw, hilarious, and deeply human episode. This time, she is unveiling what it means to live for “the clap”—not applause, but the likes, DMs, and validation that shaped her worth for years. From childhood moments of feeling unseen, to competing with strangers online, to a vulnerable look at health, body image, and toxic relationships—Shania reveals how validation became her currency, and how she’s slowly rewriting the script.</p><p><strong>Trigger Warning:</strong> <em>This episode discusses body image, grooming, and past coercion. Listener discretion advised.</em></p><p>Featured Segments:</p><p><em>Affirmation Roulette:</em> “I Am Worthy” … Said with energy, not a whisper.</p><p><em>Healing, But Make It Messy:</em> Chasing likes, deleting posts, and living for attention.</p><p><em>Health Spotlight:</em> Living with Hidradenitis Suppurativa (HS) and hiding in plain sight.</p><p><em>Validation or Violation:</em> Is your hype real or sugar-coated disrespect? Let’s CLOCK IT.</p><p><em>Lesson:</em> Validation is human—but if it’s your only source of worth, it becomes your stray jacket. </p><p>Key Moments:</p><p><em>“If people didn’t clap for me, maybe I wasn’t worth clapping for.”</em> (00:01:30)</p><p>Childhood memory: cleaning her room, crushed by her mom’s response (00:03:00)</p><p>The social media spiral: 100 photos → 1 post → delete if no instant likes (00:07:00)</p><p>HS and hiding: using clothes and body to distract from insecurity (00:10:30)</p><p>Grooming, people-pleasing, and the painful cost of wanting to be liked (00:18:30)</p><p>Viral video whiplash: attention highs, criticism lows, and finding balance (00:31:00)</p><p>Takeaways:</p><p>Validation feels good, but sugar-coated disrespect is still a violation.</p><p>Posting for peace > posting for applause.</p><p>Self-worth isn’t borrowed—it’s built, daily.</p><p>Healing is messy, but so are we—and that’s okay.</p><p>Journal Prompts</p><p>Where am I still outsourcing my worth to other people’s reactions?</p><p>What’s one boundary I can honor this week—no explanation needed?</p><p>What compliment do I need from <em>me</em> today? Say it out loud.</p><p>If I posted/created just for me, what would I share?</p><p></p><p>If This Resonated, comment one way you’re choosing <em>internal</em> validation this week, share this episode with a bestie who’s tired of performing for applause, and subscribe so you don’t miss new episodes Sundays. 💗</p><p></p><p></p> <br/><br/>This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit <a href="https://shutupimhealing.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&#38;utm_campaign=CTA_1">shutupimhealing.substack.com</a>]]></description><link>https://shutupimhealing.substack.com/p/shut-up-im-healing</link><guid isPermaLink="false">substack:post:173587651</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Shania Elle]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 14 Sep 2025 17:00:36 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/173587651/6b05227a7bbb3710537fe480d251269b.mp3" length="17500487" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Shania Elle</itunes:author><itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>1458</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://substackcdn.com/feed/podcast/6195109/post/173587651/f61b3a09478049259be0e8da80abb7fe.jpg"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>2</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[🌸The Moment I Knew I Needed To Heal]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p><strong>Content Warning:</strong> This episode contains honest talk about suicidal thoughts. Please take care of yourself while listening. If you’re struggling, resources are linked below. 💗</p><p>Help is available</p><p> Speak with someone today bestiee</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://988lifeline.org/"><strong>988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline</strong></a></p><p><strong>What this episode is about:</strong>I open up about the night I hit my lowest point — alone, broke, and ready to give up. I share the breakdown that changed me, the trance that revealed how my craving for validation started, and the moment I felt God’s presence show up in my darkest hour. This is the raw beginning of my healing journey.</p><p><strong>Key Moments:</strong></p><p>* Nervous but excited intro — why I started this podcast</p><p>* My breakdown night: “How did I even get here?”</p><p>* Flashback to 2020 — money highs, bad decisions, and crashing out</p><p>* The ultimatum I gave God… and how He showed up anyway</p><p>* Trance/flashback to childhood bullying and my need for validation</p><p>* Realizing how seeking outside approval shaped my choices</p><p>* Choosing change: prayer, unplugging, and facing myself</p><p>* Shadow work humor (“walking cheesecake” era)</p><p>* Lesson: being real about your feelings is the start of healing</p><p><strong>Takeaways for You:</strong></p><p>* Validation won’t heal you — only truth and self-love will.</p><p>* Healing doesn’t look pretty. It’s messy, embarrassing, and hard.</p><p>* God shows up even when you think He won’t.</p><p>* Your inner child needs love, not punishment.</p><p><strong>Reflection Prompts:</strong></p><p>* When was your moment of “How did I even get here?”</p><p>* How has the need for validation shaped your choices?</p><p>* If you could comfort your younger self today, what would you say?</p><p><strong>Resources:</strong></p><p>* US: Call or text <strong>988</strong> for the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline</p><p>* Text <strong>HOME</strong> to <strong>741741</strong> to connect with Crisis Text Line</p><p>* International: Check iasp.info</p><p></p><p></p> <br/><br/>This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit <a href="https://shutupimhealing.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&#38;utm_campaign=CTA_1">shutupimhealing.substack.com</a>]]></description><link>https://shutupimhealing.substack.com/p/the-moment-i-knew-i-needed-to-heal</link><guid isPermaLink="false">substack:post:172952304</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Shania Elle]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 07 Sep 2025 14:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/172952304/eaa926c606cddcff90d72f3d1294143b.mp3" length="16580470" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Shania Elle</itunes:author><itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>1382</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://substackcdn.com/feed/podcast/6195109/post/172952304/f61b3a09478049259be0e8da80abb7fe.jpg"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>1</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item></channel></rss>