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EP 096: Chella Man on Body Image, Gender Fluidity, Healing, and Being Your True Essence
What happens when you stop trying to fit into a box and instead choose to just be? In this special episode, Sloane sits down with Chella Man—artist, athlete, performer, and activist—for a heart-to-heart that explores the depth of identity, healing, and the human experience. Once her client and now a dear friend, Chella brings a raw and thoughtful presence to the mic, speaking candidly about gender fluidity, body image, navigating fame, and finding peace outside the spotlight. From growing up in a non-inclusive environment to becoming a trans, deaf model signed with IMG, Chella's journey is anything but ordinary—but it's the way they share it, with grounded clarity and deep self-awareness, that makes this episode unforgettable.
Chella opens up about what it's really like to inhabit a body that the world both scrutinizes and misunderstands—and what it took for them to reclaim it. Chella and Sloane explore how gender and language intersect, why Chella has used she/her and he/him pronouns, and how cycling hundreds of miles has helped them reconnect with the present moment. With equal parts humor, heart, and honesty, this conversation reveals the beauty in holding multiple truths at once.
"Sometimes I felt like my soul was moving too fast for my human body to keep up, and I needed to remember that I was human." — Chella Man
In this episode, you will:
- Discover why Chella chose to step away from the spotlight and how rest became their greatest teacher
- Learn how gender, identity, and language are constantly evolving—and why that's a powerful thing
- Understand how Chella's experience as a deaf, trans model shaped their views on visibility and body image
- Explore how endurance cycling has transformed Chella's relationship with their body and the present moment
- Hear how Sloane and Chella co-created a healing space through accessibility, friendship, and shared values
Tune in to hear a truly one-of-a-kind conversation that challenges assumptions, honors complexity, and reminds us all that our essence is more than labels. Whether you've questioned your own identity, struggled with being seen, or simply want to understand the world through a more nuanced lens, this episode offers a safe space for reflection and growth.
Connect with Chella Man:
- Website
- Patreon
Connect with Sloane Elizabeth:
- Website
- TikTok
- Free Quiz - Why Can't I Just Eat Normally? Discover the #1 Root Cause of Your Food Struggles in 3 Minutes
- Free Guide: Decode Your Food Obsession
- Free Training - Eat Intuitively (and Healthily) and Stop Restricting and Binge Eating
- Grab your Food Freedom Journal here
- Apply + Learn about Enrolling in the Food Freedom Collective
- Work with Sloane
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By Sloane ElizabethWhat happens when you stop trying to fit into a box and instead choose to just be? In this special episode, Sloane sits down with Chella Man—artist, athlete, performer, and activist—for a heart-to-heart that explores the depth of identity, healing, and the human experience. Once her client and now a dear friend, Chella brings a raw and thoughtful presence to the mic, speaking candidly about gender fluidity, body image, navigating fame, and finding peace outside the spotlight. From growing up in a non-inclusive environment to becoming a trans, deaf model signed with IMG, Chella's journey is anything but ordinary—but it's the way they share it, with grounded clarity and deep self-awareness, that makes this episode unforgettable.
Chella opens up about what it's really like to inhabit a body that the world both scrutinizes and misunderstands—and what it took for them to reclaim it. Chella and Sloane explore how gender and language intersect, why Chella has used she/her and he/him pronouns, and how cycling hundreds of miles has helped them reconnect with the present moment. With equal parts humor, heart, and honesty, this conversation reveals the beauty in holding multiple truths at once.
"Sometimes I felt like my soul was moving too fast for my human body to keep up, and I needed to remember that I was human." — Chella Man
In this episode, you will:
- Discover why Chella chose to step away from the spotlight and how rest became their greatest teacher
- Learn how gender, identity, and language are constantly evolving—and why that's a powerful thing
- Understand how Chella's experience as a deaf, trans model shaped their views on visibility and body image
- Explore how endurance cycling has transformed Chella's relationship with their body and the present moment
- Hear how Sloane and Chella co-created a healing space through accessibility, friendship, and shared values
Tune in to hear a truly one-of-a-kind conversation that challenges assumptions, honors complexity, and reminds us all that our essence is more than labels. Whether you've questioned your own identity, struggled with being seen, or simply want to understand the world through a more nuanced lens, this episode offers a safe space for reflection and growth.
Connect with Chella Man:
- Website
- Patreon
Connect with Sloane Elizabeth:
- Website
- TikTok
- Free Quiz - Why Can't I Just Eat Normally? Discover the #1 Root Cause of Your Food Struggles in 3 Minutes
- Free Guide: Decode Your Food Obsession
- Free Training - Eat Intuitively (and Healthily) and Stop Restricting and Binge Eating
- Grab your Food Freedom Journal here
- Apply + Learn about Enrolling in the Food Freedom Collective
- Work with Sloane