I know how challenging it can be to show up when life feels really hard. In this episode, I’m sharing what helps me stay present and intentional, even in the hard seasons. Even when life feels overwhelming, I lean on small daily rhythms, grounding truths, and celebrating small wins to keep moving forward. And above all, I hold onto the reminder that He is a light to my feet and a lamp to my path—I don’t have to see the whole road ahead, just the next step. If you’re in a hard season right now, I want to encourage you: just take the next step. Keep showing up. It matters. 

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I hope this episode encourages you. You’re doing better than you think and the season you’re in will not last forever!

HOW TO CONNECT WITH ME:

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This episode was sparked by a question I received on Instagram: Can you talk about the need for belonging, how our experiences growing up affect it, and how we can repair it in adulthood?

Belonging is foundational to who we are, yet so many of us struggle with it without fully understanding why. In this episode, I explore:

How our early relationships shape our sense of belonging, the difference between authenticity and attachment, and what happens when that foundation is fractured.

Struggles with fitting in vs. authentic belonging, fear of rejection, self-sabotage, and the coping mechanisms we develop—like people-pleasing or isolation.

Recognizing old narratives, healing from past wounds, and cultivating true belonging by embracing authenticity, building safe relationships, and re-parenting ourselves.

If you’ve ever felt like you don’t truly belong, this episode will help you understand why—and how to start healing.

HOW TO CONNECT WITH ME:

Find me on social media @chantelleenelson for more engaging and practical content on how to show up to your life! And don't forget to visit comealivelifecoaching.com for more information on my offers and coaching. 

Processing isn’t about “getting over it” or finding instant solutions—it’s about fully experiencing, understanding, and integrating emotions so they don’t control us. In this episode, I break down what it really means to process, why it matters, and how to do it effectively.

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4 Steps to Processing Emotions

The goal isn’t to fix emotions but to let them move through you so they don’t control you. Give yourself grace—some emotions take longer to work through than others, but with practice, processing becomes a natural part of living freely.

HOW TO CONNECT WITH ME:

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Today, we’re diving into a topic so many of us wrestle with—how to thrive in motherhood without losing ourselves. Motherhood is all-consuming, and I totally get why people say they’ve “lost themselves” in it. But what if it’s not about losing or winning, but about integrating? In this episode, I’m sharing my journey—from an ambitious dreamer and doer to a mom navigating multiple callings—while staying true to who God created me to be. Let’s talk about self-connection, releasing mom guilt, and creating space for the dreams God placed inside of you.

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Motherhood doesn’t have to mean losing yourself—it’s an opportunity to expand, evolve, and become even more of who you’re meant to be. God is big enough to sustain you in every calling He’s given you. So if you’re feeling torn, exhausted, or like you’re disappearing in motherhood—take a breath. You are not failing. You are growing. Keep showing up, trusting His provision, and giving yourself grace in the process. Thanks for tuning in! If this episode spoke to you, share it with a friend and tag me—I’d love to hear your thoughts. Until next time, own your journey and live fully alive!

HOW TO CONNECT WITH ME:

Find me on social media @chantelleenelson for more engaging and practical content on how to show up to your life! And don't forget to visit comealivelifecoaching.com for more information on my offers and coaching. 

In today’s episode, I’m sharing a powerful shift I experienced in my journey as a stay-at-home mom and solo parent. For years, I carried a lot of resentment and anger when my husband traveled for work. I’d punish him when he was gone, punish myself by not accepting help, and even punish him when he returned with emotional disconnection. It was a toxic cycle filled with guilt, shame, and frustration.

But everything changed when I took ownership of my life and my season as a mom. Last year, I realized the key to breaking the cycle wasn’t about fixing my husband’s travel schedule or blaming external circumstances—it was about owning where I was in my life. I had to face the fact that shame and pride were blocking me from fully embracing my role. When I stopped hiding behind those emotions, I was able to create a more peaceful, intentional way of handling solo parenting.

In this episode, I walk you through how taking full responsibility for my season made all the difference. I stopped letting shame dictate my behavior and pride stop me from asking for help. I share the practical steps I took—like planning ahead, getting support, and allowing myself to enjoy the moments, instead of letting bitterness rule.

If you’re struggling with guilt, shame, or resentment in your parenting journey, this episode is for you. It’s time to own your space, release the emotional weight, and create a life that feels empowering, not limiting.

HOW TO CONNECT WITH ME:

Find me on social media @chantelleenelson for more engaging and practical content on how to show up to your life! And don't forget to visit comealivelifecoaching.com for more information on my offers and coaching. 

In today’s episode, I want to dive into a topic that’s become a big part of the self-help and mental health world—trauma. There’s a lot of information out there, but let me start by saying that this is just a small lens into the trauma space. It’s not the full picture, but I hope it offers you clarity and encouragement. As a certified trauma practitioner, I’ve encountered so many women who’ve come to me carrying “trauma.” Trauma changes us—our brains, bodies, emotions, and even choices. But it’s important to understand what trauma is—and isn’t.

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If you’ve experienced trauma, I see you and there is hope and healing for you. You are not alone and I pray that God will supply all of your needs according to His glorious riches – every body, soul, and spirit need that you have!

HOW TO CONNECT WITH ME:

Find me on social media @chantelleenelson for more engaging and practical content on how to show up to your life! And don't forget to visit comealivelifecoaching.com for more information on my offers and coaching. 

If you’re interested in joining Thrive, the doors CLOSE TODAY (Friday, February 7) so you can join by heading to www.comealivelifecoaching.com/thrive. Use the code THRIVETODAY and get your first month completely free!

Ever feel like you’re stuck in survival mode, reacting instead of responding, repeating the same frustrating patterns? You want to be patient with your husband, kids, or friends—but then, boom, you’re triggered, and it’s over. Pain blocks our access to the life we were created for—the love, joy, peace, and freedom that are rightfully ours.

This semester, inside Thrive, we’re diving deep into inner healing—not just talking about it but actually doing the work to heal emotional, mental, and spiritual wounds. We’re breaking unhealthy cycles, healing past pain, building secure attachment, and learning how to live fully in our bodies again. Because the enemy comes to steal, kill, and destroy, but we are reclaiming what belongs to us.

In this episode, we unpack:

✨ What inner healing is (and why it matters)

✨ What we’re actually healing from—childhood wounds, trauma, limiting beliefs, and relational pain

✨ How unhealed wounds show up in our lives—from anxiety and perfectionism to trust issues and spiritual disconnect

✨ The pathway forward—because healing isn’t just possible, it’s what we were made for

If you’re tired of just getting by and ready to truly thrive, this one’s for you. Let’s do the work together.

HOW TO CONNECT WITH ME:

Find me on social media @chantelleenelson for more engaging and practical content on how to show up to your life! And don't forget to visit comealivelifecoaching.com for more information on my offers and coaching. 

If you’re interested in joining Thrive, the doors are OPEN so you can join by heading to www.comealivelifecoaching.com/thrive. Use the code THRIVETODAY and get your first month completely free!

In this episode, I take a deep dive into the core wounds of the soul and how they impact our everyday lives. The soul—our mind, will, and emotions—is deeply influenced by our past experiences, shaping how we think, feel, and act. When these experiences leave us with unresolved pain, they create soul wounds that can keep us stuck, repeating patterns we don’t understand.

But here’s the good news: soul wounds can be healed! Healing these wounds restores wholeness and helps us show up as our authentic selves. It’s not about slapping on a bandaid—it’s about doing the deeper work to release pain, break cycles, and find freedom.

We cover the 5 core soul wounds—Safety, Trust, Belonging, Worthiness, and Availability—and how they show up in our thoughts, emotions, and actions. And most importantly, I share five practical steps to heal these wounds so you can live from a place of wholeness, not pain.

This episode will leave you feeling encouraged, empowered, and ready to take the next step in your healing journey!

5 Steps to Heal a Soul Wound

HOW TO CONNECT WITH ME:

Find me on social media @chantelleenelson for more engaging and practical content on how to show up to your life! And don't forget to visit comealivelifecoaching.com for more information on my offers and coaching. 

THRIVE DOORS ARE OPEN!! If you’re interested in joining Thrive, head to www.comealivelifecoaching.com/thrive. Use the code THRIVETODAY and get your first month completely free!

In this inspiring episode, we sit down with Colby Ellis, a wife, mom of two, and corporate professional working from home. Colby shares her deeply personal journey of navigating a massive life transition: moving across the country with her family. In a candid conversation, she opens up about how she managed the emotional challenges of such a significant change, how she allowed herself to grieve, and the importance of showing up for her family, even when it felt overwhelming. Colby also discusses the role that the Thrive program played in her season of transition, offering insights into how she learned to give herself grace, balance self-care, and build the practical tools to thrive amid uncertainty.

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This episode offers an incredibly relatable and insightful conversation for anyone going through a season of transition. Whether you're moving, changing jobs, or navigating a new chapter in life, Colby’s story shows that it’s okay to grieve, it’s okay to not have everything figured out, and it’s possible to THRIVE!

HOW TO CONECT WITH ME:

Find me on social media @chantelleenelson for more engaging and practical content on how to show up to your life! And don't forget to visit comealivelifecoaching.com for more information on my offers and coaching. 

HOW TO CONNECT WITH ME:

Find me on social media @chantelleenelson for more engaging and practical content on how to show up to your life! And don't forget to visit comealivelifecoaching.com for more information on my offers and coaching.