#171 - Chelsea Burns, Host of Chasing the Burn

Former professional triathlete and host of Chasing the Burn, Chelsea Burns, flips the mic and steps into the interviewee seat for a candid, funny, and deeply human conversation. We trace her journey from growing up in the Pacific Northwest to competing at the highest levels of triathlon, navigating retirement, and finding purpose in unexpected places—like working at Trader Joe’s and launching Boulder’s first youth triathlon camp. Chelsea opens up about identity beyond sport, building community, the lessons learned from running a 50-mile race, and the importance of everyday human connection. We talk nature vs. city life, the emotional rollercoaster of podcasting, COVID adventures in an off-grid RV, and even dive into faith, values, and what “success” really means.Whether you’re an athlete, podcaster, or just someone figuring out life after a big chapter closes, Chelsea’s story is equal parts inspiring, relatable, and refreshingly real.Chelsea’s IG: https://www.instagram.com/cburns0/Chasing the Burn: https://shorturl.at/OzcXZSQ Merch: ⁠https://stupidquestions.show/pages/sq-merch⁠ SQ Newsletter: ⁠https://stupidquestions.show/pages/newsletter-signup⁠