Welcome back to Making Self-Care! I’m your host, Chelsea De Souza, and today we’re diving into a powerful connection between gut health and intuition. As women, we often say, “I just had a gut feeling,” and more often than not, we’re right. But can we truly trust our gut if our health is imbalanced?
In this episode, we explore how stress, diet, and lifestyle impact our microbiome and intuition. I share my personal journey of postpartum anxiety, burnout, and the realization that poor gut health can distort our internal guidance system. We discuss how God speaks through our bodies, how stress can cloud our judgment, and how healing our gut can restore clarity and confidence in our decisions.
Join me as I outline the Five Dailies—simple yet transformative habits that will help you reclaim your health, energy, and trust in yourself. Plus, I share my sister’s incredible story of overcoming cancer through unwavering commitment to wellness.
If you’re ready to take charge of your health in 2025, this episode is for you. Tune in and let’s embark on the journey to true wellness together!
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Stress is inevitable, but chronic stress doesn’t have to control our lives. In this episode, I dive into what really happens when stress hits—from the hormones involved (hello, cortisol!) to the ways it impacts our bodies, minds, and hearts. We’ll explore how men and women experience stress differently, common everyday stressors, and why the typical solutions might not be enough.
Then, I’ll share my favorite holistic strategies for lowering cortisol and finding real relief, covering mental, spiritual, physical, and even cellular approaches. Whether it’s practical tips you can use right now, a deep dive into how adaptogens like Ashwagandha work, or a simple stress inventory to figure out where your tension is coming from, this episode is packed with actionable insights.
Join me to learn how to calm your body, reset your mind, and start nurturing a healthier, more balanced stress response—just in time for the holiday season. And don’t forget to register for our upcoming class on Reducing Cortisol and Balancing Stress for even more support!
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cycle phases, work dynamics, decision fatigue, self-care, team collaboration, energy management, leadership, women empowerment, productivity, emotional intelligence
Summary:
In this conversation, Chelsea discusses the significance of understanding the different phases of the menstrual cycle and how they can impact work dynamics, energy levels, and decision-making. She emphasizes the importance of recognizing when to rest, brainstorm, take action, and reflect, aligning these phases with seasonal metaphors. The discussion also touches on the role of male colleagues in this cycle synchronization and how it can enhance workplace productivity. Additionally, Chelsea and Paige share insights on managing decision fatigue as a leader and the importance of self-care and collaboration within teams.
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00:00 Introduction
00:26 Understanding the Red Phase
02:23 Exploring the Yellow Phase
03:49Taking Action in the Green Phase
04:16 Being Task-Oriented in the Blue Phase
09:02 Utilizing the Parking Lot
28:48 Reducing Decision Fatigue and Stress
34:59 Conclusion
In this conversation, Chelsea and Paige discuss the challenges that female CEOs face in taking care of themselves and balancing their work with different demographics. They highlight decision fatigue and the tendency to take on too much as common traps. They also introduce the concept of seasons in business, aligning work schedules with the natural cycles of the body. Paige shares how she has implemented this system in her school, allowing for better productivity and understanding among her team. They plan to continue the discussion in a part two.
(self-care, female CEOs, decision fatigue, balancing work, seasons in business, aligning work schedules, productivity)
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Chelsea and Mclean emphasize the need for community and support, especially for mothers, and the importance of receiving help and nurturing oneself during the postpartum period. The role of a postpartum doula is explained, highlighting the need for rest, warm foods, and emotional support during this time. The conversation touches on the societal expectations and pressures placed on mothers and the need for a reframe in how motherhood is viewed and supported. In this conversation, Chelsea and McLean discuss the importance of living in the present moment and finding joy in everyday life. They emphasize the need for women to prioritize self-care and create daily habits that promote grounding and well-being. They also discuss the importance of setting boundaries and surrounding oneself with positive and supportive people. Chelsea and McLean encourage women to be confident in their worth and to invest in themselves and their businesses. They highlight the power of community and the value of finding like-minded individuals who can provide encouragement and support.
Keywords
working from home, workspace, office space, decluttering, community, support, mothers, postpartum, postpartum doula, rest, warm foods, societal expectations, motherhood, present moment, joy, self-care, grounding, well-being, boundaries, positive relationships, worth, investment, community, support
Takeaways
"These are my kids, this is my time, this is my life. Like I just need to embrace and receive the fact that this is my life."
"We just have to do the little habits because sometimes we only have two minutes a day, maybe to ourselves or five minutes or when your kid's sleeping."
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Summary
In this conversation, I talk with Dr. Chelsea Azarcon or NaturallyDrChelsea on Ig, about self-care for women, focusing on both physical and emotional health. We emphasize the importance of setting boundaries, prioritizing sleep and nourishment, and finding joy in movement. I hope you enjoy!
They also discuss the significance of relationships and the need for women to prioritize their own needs. The guest shares practical tips for self-care during the fall and winter seasons, including saying no, scheduling therapy sessions, and finding time for soul care. Overall, the conversation highlights the importance of taking care of oneself in order to better care for others.
Keywords
self-care, women, physical health, emotional health, boundaries, sleep, nourishment, movement, relationships, fall, winter, therapy, soul care
Takeaways
- Self-care for women involves setting boundaries, prioritizing sleep and nourishment, and finding joy in movement.
- Women should prioritize their own needs and ask for help when necessary.
- Emotional health is just as important as physical health, and women should prioritize relationships that are bidirectional and fulfilling.
- During the fall and winter seasons, women should focus on saying no, scheduling therapy sessions, and finding time for soul care.
- Taking care of oneself is essential in order to better care for others
BIO
Dr. Chelsea Azarcon is a naturopathic doctor who practices functional medicine in the state of California. She believes "Health happens when you listen to the story your body and heart are telling you and make changes from the inside out." She was voted as one of the Top 3 Best Naturopathic Doctors in 2023 by Style Magazine.
You can connect with Dr. Azarcon below.
Website: https://www.chelseaazarcon.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/naturallydrchelsea/
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5 Years Later Morning Pages are still a very important part of my existence. You can listen to part 1 HERE.
If you struggle with anxiety, stress, or a tornado of thoughts this practice could be a helpful tool to eradicating that discomfort.
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Many women suffer emotional swings during their cycles and it brings up the questions of mental health. Partners, coworkers, family, friends and even ourselves may question the stability of our own thoughts and mental clarity.
On today’s episode Chelsea speaks with Daisy Swanson, a licensed marriage and family therapist - who was a catalyst in her own journey of mental health. Daisy shares why addressing the emotional side of health is so important.
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In this episode Koryn and I begin begin with finding the right bra... If you have a favorite brand or story please share it in the comments!
How do we produce Collagen levels naturally?
Fasting for your cycle with Mindy Pelz.
Our first thoughts on water frequency.
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Hi! I'm your host Chelsea and this is the First episode of our rebrand LUNA FLO! We are a collective of women who desire live healthy balanced lives AND perfect our periods naturally. I'm so happy you're here and hope you enjoy this first episode of luna flo. For more information join us on instagram at @thelunaflo and join our private community on facebook.
The general public doesn’t realize that as an entrepreneur you are running every aspect of the show on top of trying to have a personal life. You most likely chose being an entrepreneur so you could have more freedom. In order to keep your own business mimicking a 9 to 5 here are 9 ways to practice self-care so you can excel. #9 is surprising - I hope you try it out.
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As a single, stay at home mom, working full time on my own business, I could have easily gotten a terrible case of postpartum depression. Do you want to thrive as a mom, have enough energy and go to bed feeling good about yourself all while your kids respect you? YOU CAN! It’s all in the way you protect your own self-care daily. Here are 6 ways to implement self care for the SAHM you can implement today!
RESOURCES IN THIS EPISODE:
Ninety Wellness: www.ninetywellness.com
www.babyproofyourlife.com: https://www.babyproofyourlife.com/selfish-not-selfless-parenting/
Have you heard of cupping the gut? Thank you Michael Phelps for making those octopus like marks famous. Did you know they might acutally help you lose weight!? today we'll talk about cupping therapy for gut health, possible reduction of depression and definitely weight loss!
RESOURCES IN THIS EPISODE:
Ask your LMT, PT Or DC to incorporate abdominal cupping with your next treatment.
Ninety Wellness Cupping Therapy: https://ninetywellness.com/request-a-treatment
Creating Self-Care Online Course: https://ninety-wellness-courses.teachable.com/p/creating-self-care
