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EPISODE · Jun 2, 2026 · 49 MIN

From Addiction & Exotic Dancing to Faith, Fitness & Purpose | Chelsea Reyes | Am Redemption

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I first came across Chelsea Reyes through a powerful video where she openly shared her testimony of addiction, recovery, and finding God. Not long after, our paths crossed at an event here in Austin. Now, we sit down to hear the full story Before becoming Coach Chelsea, before stepping on bodybuilding stages, before helping women transform their lives through fitness, she was fighting a battle with addiction and alcoholism that nearly cost her everything Chelsea opens up about working as an exotic dancer, living lost in addiction, and the moments that forced her to take a hard look at the direction her life was heading. She shares how the love of her daughter became the wake-up call that changed everything and how finding faith gave her a foundation to rebuild her life Today, Chelsea Reyes has become a successful fitness coach, bodybuilder, and mentor to thousands of women. But what makes her story powerful isn't the transformation you see on social media. It's the journey that got her there This conversation is about addiction, recovery, motherhood, faith, fitness, purpose, and what happens when someone decides their past will no longer define their future If you've ever struggled, felt stuck, battled addiction, questioned your worth, or needed proof that change is possible, this episode is for you   Follow Chelsea: 📲 Instagram: @ibuildbaddies   ABOUT I AM REDEMPTION I Am Redemption is a community built for people who refuse to let their past define their future.Through powerful conversations, fitness, recovery, faith, leadership, and service, we bring together people who have faced adversity and chosen to turn their pain into purpose Built Different by Pain. Powered Different by Purpose We Are What Comes After   🎙️ Hosted by Shawn Livingston   📲 FOLLOW I AM REDEMPTION Instagram: @iam.redemption Shawn Livingston: @iam.shawnlivingston   🌐 Website: www.iamredemption.org   💬 JOIN THE REDEMPTION COMMUNITY ✅ Weekly Redemption Meeting Every Thursday at 7:00 PM CST ✅ Redemption Crew Runs ✅ Community Events ✅ Recovery, Fitness & Personal Development   ❤️ SUPPORT THE MISSION If you'd like to help us continue creating content, building community, hosting events, and reaching people who need hope, you can support I Am Redemption here: 🌐 Donate: www.iamredemption.org 📱 Text To Give: Text IAR to 53-555 Every donation helps us expand the mission and impact more lives    #IAmRedemption #ShawnLivingston #ChelseaReyes #CoachChelsea

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