#100 - Nurturing Transformation: A Hundred Episodes in!!!

10/04/23 • 52 min

Have you ever questioned your identity, held onto a past version of yourself, or found difficulty in navigating the ebb and flow of relationships? Join me, Chelsea Tansey, as I take you on a rollercoaster of personal evolution, where I share my intimate journey of self-discovery and how I've moved beyond the shackles of past identities. From the inception of the 'Built Not Born' podcast, I reveal the ups and downs, the challenges and triumphs, and the significant micro-shifts that have influenced my current identity.
Through this candid recount, I hope to elucidate the dynamics of personal growth and relationships, a journey marked by outgrowing many relationships, attracting toxic people, and learning to forgive myself. I delve into the intricacies of shifting dynamics in masculinity and femininity that have transformed my personal growth. As a testament to resilience, I share how I started this podcast with only a podcasting platform subscription, working multiple jobs, and no coaching experience, to leading enlightening conversations today.
This 100th episode doesn’t just mark a milestone for the podcast, but also a personal journey that's been shaped by the power of love, support, and femininity. It's about acknowledging the past, embracing the present, and looking forward to a future filled with possibilities. From sharing my exciting move to Florida to professing my gratitude for you, my listeners, this is a celebration of growth, transformation, and self-discovery. Join me as I take you on this transformative journey, and let's celebrate how far we've come together.

Id love to hear from you! -chels

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#99 - Confronting Hormonal Health: Beyond the Pill

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Today, I'm inviting you into my personal journey with birth control and hormones. I was on the pill for a decade before I decided to seek a more natural way of controlling hormones. I was battling acne and the lack of information about the long-term effects of birth control had me worried. I started researching and found that hormones play a vital role in our health that extends beyond just our reproductive system. I'm going to share the insights I've gained through my personal experiences, and my ongoing battle with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS).
While birth control is a convenient form of contraception, it also introduces a level of stress into our bodies - and I'm not just talking about the daily grind. Prolonged trauma can have a significant impact on your hormonal health, manifesting as physical disease. So, I transitioned off the pill, and though challenging, it's a process that's taught me the importance of patience and dedication. I'll share my holistic approach to handling these changes and managing stress, which includes understanding how stress affects our gut microbiome and cortisol levels.
However, addressing hormonal health isn't just about medication or supplements; it's also about looking at lifestyle factors. In particular, it's important to address issues like stress and trauma that can contribute to hormonal imbalances. I’m going to give you honest advice on making lifestyle changes that I've found beneficial, and tips on maintaining a healthy diet. This episode is all about honoring our bodies, cycles, and the small but impactful changes we can make in our everyday lives. So, join me as we explore the less discussed side effects of birth control, and work towards a healthier, more balanced lifestyle.

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#101 - Redefining Health through Sobriety

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Ever questioned the societal normalization of alcohol or pondered over its pervasive presence in commercials to movies? Join me as I share my private sojourn towards sobriety, scrutinizing why I decided to renounce alcohol and offering an intimate understanding of the distinctive relationship I had developed with it. In the process, I reveal how the journey has influenced my social decisions and redefined my perspective towards health, prompting a significant evolution in my eating and sleeping habits.
The path to sobriety is paved with profound lifestyle modifications, and my narrative doesn't shy away from highlighting these transitions. I delve into the challenges I encountered when I swapped my old habits for healthier ones, highlighting the rewards that have made this journey worthwhile. We navigate through the shifting sands of my alcoholic past to a sober present, reassessing alcohol's role in our lives and rethinking its societal normalization - even in times of crisis such as this pandemic.
As we coast towards the end of this reflective saga, I throw light on my personal growth and future aspirations. Uncover why sobriety was my choice and the importance it holds, especially for those planning to have children. I share why societal stigma surrounding substances can deter individuals from making the best decisions for themselves, inviting you to join me on a mission to spark a ripple effect of improved wellness worldwide. Tune in, and be a part of this transformative journey.

Built, Not Born - #100 - Nurturing Transformation: A Hundred Episodes in!!!

Transcript

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Welcome to Built Not Born , a podcast by Chelsea Tansy .

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Here you will become more successful in every area of your life , one episode at a time . Built Not Born , because you don't have to be born with innate success to be the woman of your dreams .

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You build her .

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