Healing, Identity, and Listening to Your Body with Chelsea

27/10/2025 46 min Temporada 1 Episodio 31
Healing, Identity, and Listening to Your Body with Chelsea

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Episode Synopsis

In this episode, Chelsea shares her deeply emotional and transformative journey from the harrowing experience of her daughter Ella's premature birth and NICU stay to her own battles with anxiety and hormonal imbalance. Chelsea discusses the monumental challenges she faced, from her daughter's life-threatening conditions and the trauma of COVID-19 lockdowns to her own health issues that manifested years later. With a focus on health, wellness, and the importance of listening to one's body, Chelsea emphasizes the significance of self-advocacy and intuition. She also touches upon the pressures faced as an athlete and how those experiences have shaped her resilience and identity. This episode is a powerful reminder of the importance of self-care, healing, and honoring one's body and mind.00:00 Introduction and Welcoming Chelsea00:28 Chelsea's Background and Career00:57 Health and Wellness Discussion01:17 Chelsea's NICU Story Begins08:11 The Critical First Month in NICU10:52 COVID-19 Complications and NICU Advocacy16:24 Bringing Baby Home and Continued Challenges19:16 Post-Trauma and Anxiety21:37 Facing a Health Crisis22:27 A Terrifying Panic Attack23:55 Seeking Medical Help26:14 The Journey to Hormonal Health27:50 Understanding Hormonal Imbalances32:40 The Importance of Self-Advocacy34:38 The Impact of Sports on Mental Health41:06 Embracing the Rollercoaster of Life43:50 Final Thoughts and ReflectionsWhite Peony Boutique: https://whitepeonyboutique.com/?gad_source=1&gbraid=0AAAAApMpvCjycyQ0c3Sl_UrGxbZUb4LOZ&gclid=Cj0KCQjw_JzABhC2ARIsAPe3ynpJ9T2QVOZHyVWc-Y_563PFrHUfZJTncb36Zu7FloMFXCrEXaAL05QaAs67EALw_wcB

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