Are you craving spirtiual or mental breakthrough in your life? Have you ever felt stuck in the loop of anxiety, overwhelm, or heaviness—wondering if you'll ever be free?

In this episode of the She's So Well podcast, Allie Marie Smith sits down with Ashleigh Di Lello, speaker, professional dancer, Dancing with the Stars contestant, neuroscience coach, and a pioneer in bio-emotional healing, for a hope-filled conversation about what healing can actually look like—mind, body, and spirit. Ashleigh shares her powerful journey of overcoming life-threatening health challenges through the power of Christ, visualization, and neuroscience, and how learning to work with the brain-body connection changed everything.

Ashleigh and Allie talk about thoughts and beliefs shape your inner world, the role of faith in the healing process, and why you're not powerless amid what you're facing. If you've been battling despair, fatigue, anxiety, or feeling disconnected from yourself, this episode is a gentle reminder: you're not alone—and healing is possible.

About Ashleigh
Asheligh Di Lello is the founder and creator of Bio Emotional Healing®, a revolutionary neuroscience-based method that helps clients around the world break free from emotional trauma, limiting beliefs, anxiety, and the effects of chronic pain and illness. Despite being told by doctors she wouldn't live past her teenage years, she refused to give up and discovered the key to rewiring the brain-body connection. Through a 20-year journey and deep study of neuroscience, she overcame the emotional, physical, and mental battles in her own life and went on to become an elite athlete, TV and Broadway star, Brain Coach, and keynote speaker.

Show Notes

Connect with Us
Free guide: "5 Keys to Walking In Your Worth."
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Allie's Books
Social Media Reset: A 30-Day Guided Journey to Unplug, Reconnect with God, and Reclaim Your Joy
Wonderfully Made: Discover the Identity, Love, and Worth You Were Created For

Social Media
@wonderfullymade_org
@alliemariesmith

Resources
Life Coaching for Teen Girls
Social Media Reset Course
Wonderfully Made Young Women's Course

It's January 2026 — a brand-new year — and for many girls and women, getting their ideal body is top of mind. Are you constantly trying to fix your body? Are you dieting chronically, or imprisoned by an eating disorder, or clothed in body shame? There is hope, and you can experience freedom. Alisa Keaton, author and Founder of Revelation Wellness, joins Allie to share her story of going from body obsession to body freedom, from competitive bodybuilder to a grace-filled, faith-based fitness leader. Alisa shares her personal story of finding joy in movement and the transformative power of faith in achieving holistic wellness. Explore the societal pressures surrounding body image, the journey of overcoming body shame, and the significance of viewing our bodies as gifts rather than projects to be fixed. She talks about how our bodies are not projects to be fixed. Learn one thing you can start doing today that will lead you to a place of freedom and joy.

Takeaways
Getting our ideal body can often be top of mind.
Many women struggle with body image and eating disorders.
There is hope for freedom from body obsession.
Physical wellness and spiritual maturity are deeply connected.
Our bodies are not projects to fix, but gifts to cherish.
Obsession and neglect are two common patterns in body image.
We need to focus on the person, not just the body.
Joy and love are experienced in the body, not just the mind.
Practical steps to wellness include getting out of your head and into your body.
God loves us uniquely and wants us to embrace our bodies.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to the Podcast and New Year's Resolutions
02:38 The Gift of Our Bodies and Food
05:27 Alisa's Journey to Fitness and Body Acceptance
14:05 Body as a Temple vs. Trophy
17:06 Obsession vs. Neglect in Body Image
22:03 Practical Steps to Wellness
29:21 Final Thoughts and Encouragement

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Book: Social Media Reset
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It's a brand new year! Are you feeling stuck and eager to make life changes this year, but not sure where to begin? In the very first episode of our newly branded and refreshed podcast, She's So Well (formerly Wonderfully Made), Allie Marie Smith shares wisdom and practical tips for radical life transformation. She shares seven life-changing keys as a blueprint for transformation, including surrender, releasing toxic habits and relationships, renewing your mindset, and creating a clear vision for the life God is calling you to live. Through personal reflection and practical wisdom, Allie reminds you that real change is possible not just this new year, but forever —and it starts from within. This episode is an invitation to make space for what truly nurtures your soul and step boldly into a life of purpose, joy, and freedom. God has good plans for you, and with His help, you have the power to change your life. ✨

Takeaways
Changing our lives requires sacrifice, hard work, and determination.
True transformation begins on a soul-deep level.
Living a meaningful life is bigger than ourselves.
We need to identify and pull the weeds in our lives.
Mindfulness of our thoughts shapes our reality.
Habits can be good or bad and shape our future.
Every action is a vote for the type of person we want to become.
Having a vision for our lives prevents aimlessness.
Our identity shapes our success and potential.
Life is fleeting; we must live it to the fullest.

Chapters
00:00 The Journey of Life Transformation
04:08 Surrendering to God for True Change
06:56 Turning Away from Old Habits
08:43 Identifying and Pulling Weeds in Life
10:05 Mindfulness of Thoughts and Habits
14:21 The Power of Keystone Habits
15:58 Creating a Vision for Your Life

Links
Shownotes
Get Allie's books "Social Media Reset" and "Wonderfully Made."
Get our free guide, "5 Keys to Walking in Your Worth."
Support this podcast and all we do for just $5 a month.

What if the darkness you're walking through isn't proof that God has abandoned you, but the very place He is holding you closest? In this powerful and deeply honest re-released episode, Sheila Walsh shares her journey through depression, heartbreak, and seasons where hope felt out of reach. She opens up about hitting a breaking point in 1992, facing renewed struggles, and discovering that even when she couldn't hold on to God, He never let go of her. Through Scripture, vulnerability, and practical rhythms of hope, Sheila reminds listeners that God is near to the brokenhearted, that it's okay to ask for help, and that no season—no matter how heavy—has the final word. We pray this episode offers comfort, truth, and steady hope for anyone navigating a dark or weary chapter.

Episode Topics:

• Walking through depression and emotional darkness

• When faith feels fragile and God feels silent

• Sheila Walsh's 1992 breaking point and God's rescue

• Mental health, shame, and asking for help

• How the Psalms give language to pain

• God holding us when we can't hold on

• Learning to live by faith, not explanations

• Finding hope again after relapse and setbacks

• Practical rhythms for surviving hard seasons

• Trusting God with unfinished stories

Episode Chapters:

00:00 – Welcome & Episode Introduction

02:15 – When Darkness Feels Overwhelming

06:10 – Sheila's 1992 Breaking Point

12:30 – Shame, Silence, and Mental Health

17:45 – God's Rescue Rarely Looks Like We Expect

22:40 – Living by Faith, Not Explanations

27:15 – Returning to the Psalms

32:10 – When You Can't Hold On

41:30 – Practical Rhythms of Hope

46:10 – Encouragement for the Listener

49:00 – Closing Prayer & Final Hope

Have you ever found yourself asking, "Why is this happening to me?" or "How do I keep going when the road ahead feels impossible to overcome?" Maybe you're in a season where the prayers feel unanswered, the pain feels unrelenting, and hope seems just out of reach.

Today, we're re-releasing one of our favorite episodes with Joni Eareckson Tada, whose life was forever changed in an instant at the age of seventeen. A reckless dive into shallow water broke her neck, rendering her young, athletic body a quadriplegic, wheelchair-bound for the rest of her life. But instead of wallowing in misery, Joni found God in her disappointment and has lived a life of faithful triumph over pain and suffering, pointing others to a God of hope and love, ever since. Over fifty years after her accident, Joni is still impacting the world in extraordinary ways through her speaking, writing, and ministry, Joni and Friends. She joins us to talk about how she finds strength and joy for each day, the hope of heaven, and what it means to her to be fearfully and wonderfully made. Joni's story will give you the faith and courage to overcome the unthinkable in your own life and inspire you to press on with joy and perseverance. To connect with Joni and get her book, please visit the show notes at wonderfullymade.org.

Episode Topics:

• How to find God's presence in seasons that feel impossible

• How long-term suffering reshapes faith and dependence on Jesus

• What weakness reveals about who we really are

• Learning to lean on God's strength instead of self-reliance

• The role of Scripture in sustaining hope through pain

• Choosing surrender when circumstances don't change

• Why suffering is never wasted in God's economy

• The importance of godly community in seasons of weakness

• Living with chronic pain while cultivating joy and purpose

• Preparing your heart now for eternal joy, worship, and service

Important Links:

Get our Guide: "15 Social Media Boundaries to Protect Your Joy"

Get Allie's book "Social Media Reset"

Get Allie's book "Wonderfully Made"

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Visit our website: https://wonderfullymade.org/

Cultivating healthy boundaries can change your life and protect your soul and well-being. In our re-release of the episode, "Boundaries For Your Soul," Allie and Colleen Blake-Miller discuss the importance of setting boundaries across various areas of life. They explore the challenges people face in establishing boundaries and provide examples of specific boundaries that can be set. They also discuss the difference between assertiveness and aggressiveness when communicating boundaries. The intersection of faith and boundaries is explored, highlighting the need for balance and harmony. The conversation concludes with a reminder of the importance of knowing one's value and identity in setting boundaries and taking care of oneself.

Episode Topics:

Setting boundaries is essential for maintaining healthy relationships and personal well-being.

Recognizing the need for boundaries requires self-awareness and paying attention to imbalances or feelings of overwhelm.

Boundaries can be established through clear communication and setting limits on what one is responsible for.

Faith can inform the establishment of boundaries by providing a sense of worth and security in God.

Setting boundaries with oneself, such as managing time and commitments, is crucial for avoiding burnout and maintaining balance.

Episode Chapters:

1:07 Understanding Boundaries

9:30 Recognizing the Need for Boundaries

16:42 Faith and Boundaries

20:02 Identity and Boundaries

24:07 The Journey of Setting Boundaries

Important Links:

Get our Guide: "15 Social Media Boundaries to Protect Your Joy"

Get Allie's book "Social Media Reset"

Get Allie's book "Wonderfully Made"

Join our Love Her A'Latte campaign — help make our podcast possible

Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok

Visit our website: https://wonderfullymade.org/

How is your soul doing this holiday season? What if the heaviness you're carrying this holiday season is actually an invitation for your soul to be held, healed, and renewed?

In our re-released episode, Caring for Your Soul During the Holidays, Diane and Allie discuss the value of soul care during the holidays, addressing common challenges such as overwhelm, comparison, loneliness, grief, and family dynamics. This conversation will encourage and equip you with practical ways to set priorities, experience true connection, and navigate emotional complexities during this time of year.

Whether you are decorating, planning, or shopping this week, remember to take time to quiet your soul and be in God's presence. He loves you and longs to refresh you.

Episode Topics:

Caring for your soul is essential, especially during the holidays.

The holidays can be difficult due to unrealistic expectations.

Loneliness is a significant issue that many face during this time.

Faith can provide strength and comfort during challenging moments.

Grief is a natural part of life and should be acknowledged.

It's important to allow yourself to feel and process grief.

Finding connection through service can alleviate feelings of loneliness.

Setting boundaries with family can help manage difficult relationships.

Prioritizing what truly matters during the holidays is crucial.

Celebrating Christ and drawing closer in faith can bring joy.

Episode Chapters:

0:00 Introduction to Mental Health + Purpose

2:40 Exploring the 12 Habits for a Sound Mind

5:43 Understanding Identity and Its Impact on Mental Health

8:43 The Role of Shame in Mental Health

11:48 Navigating Relationships and Boundaries

14:42 Self-Awareness and Personal Growth

30:03 Closing + Resources

Important Links:

Get the Podcast Show Notes

Diane Arnold's Book: 12 Habits for a Sound Mind and Joyful Life

Diane's Website + Resources: https://www.thefamilycollective.co/

Get our Guide: "15 Social Media Boundaries to Protect Your Joy"

Get Allie's book: "Social Media Reset"

Get Allie's book: "Wonderfully Made"

Join our Love Her A'Latte campaign — help make our podcast possible

Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok

Visit our website: https://wonderfullymade.org/

Anne Wilson, a 23-year-old popular singer/songwriter whose powerful song, "My Jesus," reached number 1 on the Billboard charts, joins us to share her journey of enduring and worshipping through grief after the loss of her 23-year-old brother at the age of 15. Losing friends and family members we love and care deeply about is an inescapable part of this life and can be earth-shattering.

Anne shares how worship helped her to endure the loss of her brother and led to an unexpected music career. She offers encouragement and empathy for anyone walking through grief and missing their loved ones. Anne also reflects on the lies many young women believe and inspires girls and women to find their worth and identity in God alone. Her mountain-moving faith will inspire you to celebrate the joy found in a life with Jesus. May our conversation with Anne bring you hope and remind you that God is working all things together for your good.

Episode Topics:

Losing a loved one can be incredibly traumatic, but hope + healing is possible in Jesus. Choosing to trust in God can provide strength during grief.
Family support is crucial in times of loss.
Faith can be a guiding light in dark seasons.
It's normal to feel overwhelmed by grief.
Turning to God and meditating on scriptures can help in your healing process.
The journey of grief is very personal and unique for everyone.
Finding hope in the middle of despair is possible.
Resilience can be strengthened through faith and community.
Sharing your story can help others in similar situations.

Episode Chapters:

00:00 The Journey of a Musician

1:47 Navigating Grief and Loss

4:20 The Impact of 'My Jesus'

7:30 Empowering Young Women

10:22 Words of Wisdom For the Younger Self

13:09 Faith and Identity in Christ

Visit our website: https://wonderfullymade.org/

Get our Guide: "15 Social Media Boundaries to Protect Your Joy"

Get Allie's book "Social Media Reset"

Get Allie's book "Wonderfully Made"

Join our Love Her A'Latte campaign — help make our podcast possible

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