CHELSEA LEYLAND X KATIE NEHRA - S2 EPISODE 11

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I came across Chelsea’s story when my producer sent me her recent article she wrote onVogue.com. He asked me if I thought we should invite her to be a guest on the podcast, and at first I didn’t understand. Many of you may know Chelsea how I knew her – as a renowned DJ, a cool and talented girl who seemed to be living the dream and traveling the world to perform at all the hottest parties. But when I read her deeply personal and incredibly moving story, I had tears streaming down my face, and told him YES.

In that article, Chelsea opens up about her painful journey dealing with two heartbreaking miscarriages, as well as her life long-struggle with Endometriosis, and the mental toll it took on her. On top of that, she shared that she has suffered from epilepsy for most of her life, as does her sister, and reveals the hardships that both she and her family continue to deal with because of that condition.

Throughout all of this, Chelsea has remained unbelievably strong, and rather than falling victim to her circumstances, she has created communities and conversations around these issues and other largely ignored topics to help others feel less alone.

In this episode we discuss miscarriages, hormones, epilepsy, women getting to know their bodies, the shame and blame that women often feel and why it’s so important to bring these conversations out in to the open.

She also talks about her newest venture, which is closest to her heart, called Looni. A company dedicated to the menstrual cycle and women’s hormones; teaching young girls, women and everyone in between why our bodies react they way they do.

Chelsea is one of those incredibly brave women who dare to tell us the truth, even though it’s heartbreaking, as well as vows to make a difference for others through her work.

PS/ her voice is incredibly hypnotic, you may fall into a trance.

Enjoy.

XO