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  • #94 - How to Stop Letting People in Your Life Hold You Back

    Id love to hear from you! -chels

    Are you shouldering the weight of other people's expectations? Are you feeling stifled by relationships that curtail your potential? If so, then this episode is a call to liberation. As your trusted guide, I'll help you analyze the relationships that might be impeding your growth, and the role you play in those dynamics. We'll confront the unseen barriers we erect and take responsibility for our actions, charting out a path to break free from these invisible chains.

    The journey to liberation isn't complete without unpacking the baggage from our past. You'll discover the significant influence of small traumas - the seemingly insignificant incidents from our past that subtly mold our present relationships. We'll delve into the trenches of these experiences, unravel the threads connecting them to our current interactions, and underscore the need to process these traumas for our holistic healing. 

    Lastly, we'll equip ourselves with tools for setting boundaries, creating healthy distances, and practicing self-control in our interactions. We'll understand the pivotal role of clarity and conviction in asserting our potential. By the end of the episode, you'll gain valuable insights into your relationships and the power of self-awareness and healing. So, ready to embark on this transformative journey? 

    33 min
  • #93 - Rewriting Your Financial Story for a Life of Abundance

    Id love to hear from you! -chels

    Ready to challenge your perspective on money and abundance? Step into a transformative conversation that promises to reshape your understanding of money, and equip you with tools to forge a healthier and balanced relationship with it. We'll tackle the fear that keeps us paralyzed and how our past experiences and inherited traumas can influence our financial mindset. Buckle up as we redefine money as not just currency, but as oxygen, always around us and readily available for us to intake, if we create space for it.

    Imagine life as a video game, where every level up signifies personal growth and financial evolution. Doesn't that sound intriguing? This episode offers a uniquely insightful perspective on understanding money, emotional blockages, and our emotional states using this analogy. We'll discuss how the fear of regression often restricts us from advancing to the next level, and how taking accountability for our present financial situation can spur significant growth. More importantly, we'll unravel how money can't directly change our emotional state; it's our thoughts that wield the real power.

    Get ready to overcome the limitations imposed by your money mindset. We don't just talk about money, we dig deeper into the emotions that surface while dealing with it. We'll reflect upon the importance of shifting from a negative to a positive outlook and building a reliable, predictable relationship with money. Hear me share some deeply personal experiences that molded my relationship with money and how self-compassion proved to be a game-changer. As we wrap up, remember that sharing and rating this podcast can play a crucial part in guiding us all one step closer to a life of financial freedom. Join us on this journey to rewrite our financial narratives and strive toward a life of abundance.

    34 min
  • #92 - Exploring the Complexity of Modern Relationships: How to Get Him to Show Up and Challenging Traditional Roles

    Id love to hear from you! -chels

    Ever wondered why modern relationships can feel so complicated? Let's unravel it together! I am Chelsea Tansy and I invite you to join the conversation as we dissect the essentials of healthy relationship dynamics. We'll probe into how societal expectations, misinterpretations of feminism, traditional gender roles, and even our own fears impact our relationships. We'll examine how these elements shape our communication styles, our reactions, and ultimately, our relationship's health. 

    Our exploration includes the transformative power of active listening, the importance of seeking and offering support, and the art of communicating our needs to our partners. We'll take a closer look at the walls we often put up and how tearing them down can foster trust and deeper understanding. We'll also discuss the necessity of active listening and how tuning into our partners' experiences can create stronger connections. But that's not all. 

    This journey would be incomplete without discussing the ever-controversial topic of feminism and its impact on relationships. We'll examine how feminism, often misinterpreted, can spark imbalance and how we can redefine these notions to create healthier relationships. We'll also delve into challenging traditional gender roles, fostering balance and encouraging mutual understanding. So, buckle up as we journey through these essential aspects, paving the way for healthier and more fulfilling relationships. Let's get started, shall we?

    36 min
  • #91 - Unraveling the Link between the Nervous System, Stress Response, and Unresolved Trauma

    Id love to hear from you! -chels

    What if your daily cup of joe or a seemingly innocent energy drink is unknowingly throwing you into a state of fight or flight? What if those unresolved emotions from your childhood have the power to keep you stuck in a state of chronic stress? Join us as we explore these questions and unravel the intricate workings of our nervous system and its relationship with cortisol and stress response. We'll shed light on how our everyday habits may be wreaking havoc on our bodies and the long-term implications of an unchecked fight or flight response.

    We are never truly free until we face our deepest fears and confront our buried traumas. That's why we take a deep dive into the shadowy world of suppressed emotions, especially those stemming from our childhood. Learn how these unresolved feelings can infiltrate our daily lives and how our nervous system, in its primal instinct to protect, pushes us into survival mode. More importantly, discover the transformative power of acknowledging and processing these emotions, setting the stage for transitioning from a constant state of survival to a restorative and healing phase.

    Imagine living in a state of safety, security, and profound healing. It starts with understanding and resetting our nervous system. Let us guide you through the fascinating journey of our body's survival mechanisms and the impacts of stress and trauma on our mental and physical health. We'll explore the power of breathwork to release suppressed emotions and highlight the silent denial of our conscious and subconscious minds. Hear about ways to reset your nervous system and craft a space of safety and security, essential for healing. We also emphasize the importance of individualized healing and how one-on-one help can boost this process. Come along, embark on a healing journey with us, and help support our show by rating it.

    32 min
  • #90 - The Gym is Not Just For Aesthetics

    Id love to hear from you! -chels

    The best thing you can do after a therapy session? move your body. The gym is more than just the aesthetic goals you think of it for. This is how you can move past your resistance to the gym and view it as something greater for your overall health. Diving into a lot of the sciences on why the gym is beneficial specifically if you're looking to heal.

    25 min
  • #88 - Getting to the Root

    Id love to hear from you! -chels

    I am joined this week by my smart, amazing loving, handsome boyfriend Sal Vittorio, sharing our thoughts and questions around getting to the root of our symptoms in our day to day life. I believe that our emotions are our guide and that whether we listen or ignore them will determine our quality of life/physical health and the way manifestations come to light

    40 min
  • #87 - The Only Constant in Growth is Change

    Id love to hear from you! -chels

    Throughout my self growth journey there has been 1 constant and thats change. Changing my friends, my home, my personality, who I am as a whole. There is a lot of pressure when it comes down to choosing your style or identity or even your 'aesthetic' when it comes down to social media in itself. Lets unpack that and break out of the box that keeping us stuck. 

    23 min
  • #86 - 3 Step Method to Calling in Abundance

    Id love to hear from you! -chels

    I spent the last year trying to find my way into abundance without truly understanding what it takes to get there. This is my formula to creating it and it all starts in a moment. 

    14 min
  • #85 - How I Stay in Momentum without Facing Burnout

    Id love to hear from you! -chels

    Building a business is not the easiest thing i've ever done but I also don't believe it has to be gruelling and hard and horrible. Here are my tips to staying in good flow without burning yourself out or resenting the work you do. Use this in terms of business, fitness, career or anywhere it fits! 

    47 min

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