Because I'm Healing is hosted by Asha Wilkerson, a former attorney and tenured professor who walked away from both to figure out why doing everything right didn't feel like enough. Now she helps other high-achieving Black women do the same without blowing up their whole lives to get there.
Ep 52: When "Tough Times Don't Last" Isn't Enough
In this episode, I'm sharing a practical framework for navigating those moments when life feels overwhelming. Not with platitudes or toxic positivity, but with real steps you can take when you're in the trenches.
We'll explore why feeling deeply doesn't mean you're broken, how to identify what your body and nervous system need, and how to use your emotions as information instead of getting lost in the stories they create.
Ep 51: You Can't Take Everybody's Advice (Even When It Comes from Love)
In this episode, I get radically honest about my own four-year transition out of California and full-time legal work. I break down why the people who love you most will often give you advice designed to keep you safe rather than help you grow, how to filter through outside noise, and how to build the muscle required to trust the unique blueprint of your own vision.
When you’re in a major season of transition, it’s completely natural to feel restless, unsure, and a little bit blind to your next move. But when we look outward for constant validation, we inadvertently open the door for others to build a ceiling over our lives.
Ep 50: Tuning In: How to Trust the Subtle Voice of Your Intuition
In this episode, I break down what the "Claire" senses actually look like in real life, from hearing the voice of wisdom to tasting unexpected memories. I share personal stories of how this plays out in my own life here in Portugal (including a countercultural nudge involving the local police), and I give you three practical, everyday steps to stop gaslighting yourself, dial in your inner knowing, and test the universe for yourself.
Ep 49: Your Comfort Zone is a Big Fat Lie!
In this episode, Asha unpacks the difference between what is comfortable and what is simply familiar, and why confusing the two can keep you stuck in jobs, relationships, routines, and identities that no longer fit who you are becoming.