Courageously Expressed | Post-Traumatic Purpose Reclamation

Ever been the family therapist before you could ride a bike? Pull up a chair - this one's for you.

In this raw and real episode, I'm spilling the tea on what happens when you're forced to be a mini-adult way too soon. We're talking:

Consider this your permission slip to:

REAL TALK: If you're catching yourself in any of these patterns, you're not alone. This episode is your guide to breaking free from those old survival loops and finally writing your own story.

🔥 Ready to say "thank u, next" to survival mode?

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PS: Did this episode hit home? Share it with that friend who's always taking care of everyone else. They probably need to hear this too.

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Reflect, Reconnect, and Redefine Your Year

In this heartfelt episode of Start Thriving, Chelsea Bartell-Smith invites you to pause and reflect on the past year, sharing personal milestones and profound insights from her own journey. From tying the knot with her partner Zack to navigating the highs and lows of life, Chelsea opens up about the lessons learned in love, vulnerability, and presence.

Join Chelsea as she explores the true essence of joy, the power of presence, and the importance of measuring life through experiences rather than achievements. Discover how to approach the new year with intention, focusing on the feelings and experiences you want to cultivate, rather than the goals you think you should achieve.

Here’s what you’ll uncover:

✨ The beauty of vulnerability and growth in relationships
✨ How to cultivate joy and presence in everyday life
✨ The importance of feeling your emotions as a path to healing
✨ Why measuring life by experiences, not achievements, leads to fulfillment
✨ Setting intentions for the new year that focus on feelings and experiences

💬 Chelsea shares her vision for 2025, emphasizing the importance of feeling and experiencing life fully. Whether it's joy, love, or wisdom, she encourages you to choose and make meaning of your emotions as you step into the new year.

👉 Ready to release past trauma and start living a life you choose? Book a free consultation call with Chelsea to uncover your goals and learn how to achieve them with the Fuck Survival Mode program.

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Stuck in survival mode? Let’s change that—together.

In this episode of Start Thriving, I’m giving you a no-nonsense pep talk about what it really takes to break free from fear, stop spinning your wheels, and start living a life that feels good—not just in fleeting moments, but every single day.

I’m sharing the same steps I’ve used in my own journey and the exact tools my clients are using in the Fuck Survival Mode program to go from stuck and overwhelmed to regulated, resilient, and free.

Here’s what you’ll learn:

✨ The truth about why change feels so hard (spoiler: it’s not you—it’s your nervous system)
✨ How the five languages of your nervous system—movement, breath, sight, touch, and body awareness—are the missing piece in trauma healing
✨ Why "feeling stuck" is actually your body asking for safety, and the specific tools that create that safety
✨ How small, predictable shifts in your daily habits can lead to massive changes in your energy, creativity, and connection to others
✨ What it looks like to reclaim your power—not by trying harder, but by working smarter with your body and brain

This isn’t about just “feeling better” for a moment. It’s about rewiring the root patterns that keep you in survival mode so you can finally experience what it means to thrive.

💬 If you’ve tried all the things—therapy, self-help books, meditation apps—and nothing has stuck, it’s not because you’re broken. It’s because those tools weren’t tailored to your nervous system. And that’s exactly what we do in my Fuck Survival Mode program.

📅 Ready to see what’s possible? Book a free consultation call with me to uncover the patterns in your nervous system holding you back and learn how to start releasing them—for good.

👉 Click here to book your call today. The life you’ve been dreaming of isn’t as far away as it feels.

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In a world where fear imprisons our potential, this episode of Start Thriving offers a revolutionary roadmap to liberation. Host Chelsea Bartel unveils the hidden language of our nervous system, transforming how we understand and overcome fear's paralyzing grip.

Through her groundbreaking "Resilient as Fuck" method, Chelsea deconstructs fear's complex mechanisms, revealing how our nervous system processes and perpetuates traumatic responses. This episode is a deep dive into nervous system regulation, offering listeners a scientific yet accessible approach to reclaiming personal power.

By listening, you'll discover:

- How fear operates as a nervous system response

- A three-step method to transform traumatic patterns

- Techniques for intentionally reprogramming emotional reactions

- Strategies to move from survival mode to thriving

Chelsea explores fear not as a personal failure, but as a complex nervous system response. She breaks down the fear mechanism into three critical stages: input, assessment, and output, demystifying why we react the way we do.

The episode introduces the "Resilient as Fuck" method, a transformative three-step process:

1. Nervous System Regulation: Learning to speak the language of your nervous system

2. Stress Activation: Safely processing emotional turbulence

3. Post-Traumatic Embodiment: Reprogramming your response to challenges

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Chelsea shares her challenges with the mental-only approach to manifestation and emphasizes the importance of acknowledging the body's role in the process. Kelly provides insights into overcoming limiting beliefs and the subconscious blocks that hinder manifestation, offering practical advice to align the mind and body for successful manifestation.

Listeners are guided through a powerful exercise to understand the body's response to imagined stress and learn techniques to reorient and calm the body. Chelsea and Kelly emphasize the significance of awareness and the role of the subconscious mind in shaping our reality. They offer tips on how to start each day with empowering thoughts and how to integrate mind-body practices into daily routines.

For those eager to dive deeper, Chelsea and Kelly introduce their upcoming live training, the Mind Body Manifestation Code. In this training, they will share tools and techniques to enhance your manifestation journey. This training will help you break free from past limitations and create a life that aligns with your desires.

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In this episode, Chelsea invites you into the transformational world of her group program, *Fuck Survival Mode*. This isn’t just a glimpse—it's a real look at the profound shifts happening for women who’ve decided to break free from survival and truly heal.

Chelsea shares powerful wins straight from her community, like better sleep, reduced physical pain, and the courage to set clear boundaries. Each story is a testament to the deep connection between our emotional lives and physical symptoms—like how unresolved stress can show up as acne or tension in the body. Her members’ experiences highlight what’s possible when we address the root causes of stress and pain, rather than just the symptoms.

Next, Chelsea responds to meaningful questions from her group, guiding listeners on their own paths to finding purpose and rediscovering themselves beyond trauma and survival. She shares tools for recognizing when emotions need to be released, showing how reconnecting with the body can create that sense of lightness and calm we all deserve.

Chelsea also offers powerful insights for quieting the mind, especially when mental chatter feels overwhelming. By sharing grounding practices and sensory-based tools, she empowers listeners to anchor themselves, bringing their attention back to the body for a renewed sense of safety and presence.

For those eager to take their journey deeper, Chelsea gifts you with a special trauma-healing subconscious reprogramming meditation, available exclusively to podcast listeners. This subliminal tool is designed to gently rewire the subconscious for self-love and transformation. Don’t miss it!

Chelsea Bartell returns with renewed energy after her honeymoon adventures in Italy to share transformative insights into healing the nervous system and reclaiming personal power. Chelsea introduces a fresh format for the podcast, drawing from her group coaching program, "Fuck Survival Mode," to address real questions from clients and offer listeners invaluable coaching for free.

Chelsea begins by tackling a common issue: feeling irritated by everyday noises and interactions. She explains how these feelings are often rooted in the fight response of the nervous system and provides practical exercises to channel this energy constructively. Listeners will learn how to harness the power of anger and frustration through expressive movements, allowing the body to release pent-up tension.

The episode also delves into why some individuals find it challenging to relax or enjoy calming activities. Chelsea highlights how a nervous system stuck in sympathetic overdrive can make stillness feel impossible, and she offers strategies to help move through this restless energy effectively.

In addressing feelings of being let down by others, Chelsea emphasizes the importance of self-support and self-prioritization. She encourages listeners to reflect on their own behaviors and explore whether they are providing themselves with the care and attention they seek from others. By shifting focus inward and utilizing tools tailored to specific nervous system responses, individuals can begin to rewire their patterns and step into a new identity of self-empowerment.

Throughout the episode, Chelsea underscores the significance of healing trauma from the body up, advocating for a holistic approach that integrates physical movement, emotional processing, and cognitive reframing. By changing the input received by the brain, listeners can transform their beliefs, actions, and ultimately, their lives.

For those interested in diving deeper into this journey, Chelsea invites listeners to explore her group coaching program, "Fuck Survival Mode," offering personalized support and a comprehensive toolbox for navigating complex survival strategies.

Join Chelsea in this enlightening conversation and take the first step towards a future where you thrive beyond past traumas. Don't forget to support the podcast by sharing your thoughts in a review, and check the show notes for valuable resources mentioned in the episode.

In this transformative episode of Start Thriving, Chelsea dives deep into the nuances of managing and alleviating chronic pain through practical nervous system tools. Chelsea shares her personal experiences and offers a step-by-step guide to creating more comfort, peace, and ease in the body, turning it into a true home.

Throughout the episode, Chelsea emphasizes the impact of unresolved stress on our physical well-being, explaining how years of emotional repression can manifest as various symptoms and chronic pain. She introduces the concept of color therapy glasses and their inhibitory effects on brain areas that modulate pain, offering practical tips for incorporating them into daily life.

Listeners will learn about the significance of creating a good body map through sensory stimulation and the role of cranial nerves in regulating pain responses. Chelsea guides the audience through various exercises, including tapping techniques and EFT (Emotional Freedom Techniques), designed to reset the nervous system and alleviate discomfort.

She also highlights the importance of hydration, sensory awareness, and gentle movement in promoting nervous system regulation. By incorporating these tools, listeners can start to offload stress, increase their capacity to handle life's challenges, and create space for joy, creativity, and connection.

For those interested in further exploring these techniques, Chelsea recommends the book "You Can Heal Your Life" by Louise Hay, which delves into the emotional causes of physical symptoms and offers affirmations for healing.

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Join Chelsea in this enlightening session and take the first step towards a future where your body feels like a safe and supportive home. Don't forget to support the podcast by sharing your thoughts in a review, and check the show notes for valuable resources mentioned in the episode.

Timestamps⬇️

00:00:00 " Pain in our bodies can cause a lot of frustration and grief

00:02:19 " You can heal your life by Louise Hay is absolutely fantastic

00:03:36 " Use these tools to help you feel support through your spine

00:08:06 " Use this technique to relax your nervous system after stressful situations

00:15:28 " Is there more saliva in my mouth? Did I yawn? Does my breath feel deeper

00:15:44 " We're going to test if something is positive for your nervous system

00:21:18 " We're working on pain and creating more safety and peace in our body

00:30:06 " Tap along the earth using your left fingers behind your left ear

00:31:21 " How can we reduce the pain output in our bodies?

In this enlightening episode of Start Thriving, Chelsea Bartell welcomes Kelly Pender, a neuroscience manifestation coach and host of the Badass Babe Manifest podcast. Kelly brings a fresh perspective on manifestation, blending science-backed techniques with quantum physics to offer practical tools for manifesting a life that feels genuinely good.

Kelly shares her journey from being a yoga teacher to discovering the science behind manifestation during a period of loss and healing. She emphasizes that manifestation is not about spending hours meditating or journaling but is a continuous process influenced by our identity, beliefs, and neural pathways.

Listeners will learn about the importance of becoming aware of unconscious beliefs and how to address the root causes that hinder manifestation. Kelly introduces the "neural energetic encoding" concept to help identify and reprogram limiting beliefs. She also discusses the significance of feeling safe and secure within oneself to attract desired outcomes without falling into "needy girl energy."

Throughout the episode, Kelly and Chelsea explore practical steps for creating new visions for oneself, breaking free from past limitations, and thriving in life by embracing expansion and non-resistance. Kelly's insights provide a grounded approach to manifestation, making it accessible and applicable to everyone, especially those who have experienced chronic stress and instability.

For those interested in diving deeper into manifestation, Kelly offers one-on-one coaching, her group mastermind called "Manifest That Shit University," and her podcast, Badass Babe Manifest.

Join Chelsea and Kelly in this transformative conversation and take the first step towards a future where your past no longer defines you. Don't forget to support the podcast by sharing your thoughts in a review, and check the show notes for valuable resources mentioned in the episode.

This episode is a beacon of hope for anyone trapped by past traumas. Shelly's story illustrates that it's possible to break free from the chains of trauma and step into a life filled with joy, adventure, and self-acceptance. Chelsea extends an invitation to listeners who are ready to embark on their own healing journey, offering a complimentary nervous system audit (Book here) to help identify and address survival states while offering tools & feedback specifically tailored to your unique nervous system to unlock the joy, love, health, money, and fulfillment you desire.

Join Chelsea and Shelly in this inspiring conversation and take the first step towards a future where your past no longer defines you.