Tourette's, TV & Embracing Your Weird with Chelsea White

In this episode of Fem MD, Lauren sits down with Emmy-nominated producer Chelsea White — known for her work on Watch What Happens Live and The Drew Barrymore Show — for an honest, layered conversation about identity, neurodiversity, and the freedom that comes from embracing every part of who you are.Chelsea was diagnosed with Tourette syndrome at just three years old, a moment that shaped how she understood herself long before she had language for it. Growing up with Tourette’s and OCD meant navigating stigma, misunderstanding, and the pressure to hide the parts of herself that didn’t fit neatly into others’ expectations.Together, Lauren and Chelsea talk about:• What early diagnosis actually felt like from the inside• The misconceptions about Tourette’s and OCD that still persist• How Chelsea found her voice in the entertainment industry• Why mentorship matters — especially for young women• The moment she stopped trying to “pass as normal”• How embracing your quirks can become your superpower, not your liabilityThis is a conversation about resilience, authenticity, and choosing to show up as your full self even in rooms that weren’t built with you in mind. Chelsea’s story is a reminder that your differences are not something to hide — they’re the very things that set you free.Host: Dr. Lauren UmstattdConnect with Lauren: @lauren_umstattd_mdGuest: Chelsea WhiteConnect with Chelsea: @thechelseawhitehttps://thechelseawhite.com/Presented by:  @HippocraticCollective 

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