chill out with kelly ward
by kelly ann ward
hi, i’m kells. consider this the voice note you actually wanted to receive. a podcast about becoming, overthinking it, and trying to have a good time anyway. we talk relationships, wellness, growing up, questionable life phases, things i’m currently obsessed with, and whatever has been living rent-free in my brain that week. no perfect morning routines. no pretending i have life figured out. just honest conversations, unsolicited thoughts, occasional oversharing, and hopefully something that makes you feel a little less alone. get comfortable. we have a lot to discuss lol. Follow along on Instagram: @_kellyannward_ Subscribe to Kelly's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@kellyannward
Episodes
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i started therapy, emotional regulation, binge watching smallville & ncis
Send us Fan Mail Hello beautiful people! Ever had one minor inconvenience completely ruin your mood? Same. This week we're talking about emotional regulation, the urge to send that paragraph, overthinking things that probably aren't that deep, and why being calm doesn't mean pretending you're…
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why getting out of your routine can make you happier
Send us Fan Mail Hello beautiful people! I love my routines, but sometimes I wonder if they're making life a little too predictable. Same places, same plans, same weekly schedule… and suddenly another month has disappeared. This week we're talking about why life can start feeling a little...
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we need to talk about big boobs
Send us Fan Mail Hello beautiful people! This week we’re discussing the very real logistics of having big boobs, period boobs that hurt for absolutely no reason (well there is science behind it lol), bikini shopping as an extreme sport, oversized tees that do us dirty + the time I nearly flashed…
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the guide to anti-inflammatory foods for the ordinary girl
Send us Fan Mail Hello beautiful people! Apparently everything is inflammatory now, so let’s talk about it 😭 This week we’re cutting through the wellness noise and talking about the foods that can actually support your health, berries, olive oil, salmon, dark chocolate, matcha + more, without...
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the brain fog reset (when you've mentally left the group chat)
Send us Fan Mail Hello beautiful people! This episode we’re talking brain fog, the staring-at-the-same-email-for-seven-minutes, forgetting-why-you-picked-up-your-phone, 47-tabs-open kind. We’re getting into the boring things that actually help: food, water, movement, sleep, less stimulation + why...
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brainmaxxing (how to reclaim your brain from modern nonsense)
Send us Fan Mail Hello beautiful people! Brainmaxxing, but not in a beef liver at sunrise kind of way. This week I'm talking about what happens when your brain is somehow overstimulated and bored at the exact same time, and the tiny things I’m doing to feel curious, creative and actually excited…
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holistic wellness habits i’ll defend forever
Send us Fan Mail Hello beautiful people! Apparently wellness doesn’t need to become your second full-time job lol. This week we’re talking about the low-maintenance habits I'll defend forever, holistic massages, smoothies that actually taste good, books that make my brain feel bigger, getting...
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[ADVICE] the luteal phase survival guide
Send us Fan Mail Hello beautiful people! You know that week where everyone is annoying, your jeans suddenly feel personal, you could cry over literally nothing, and garlic bread starts sounding like a medical necessity? Yep. That one. This episode is basically my very real luteal phase survival...
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i think i've finally figured out how to deal with seasonal depression
Send us Fan Mail Hello beautiful people! Every winter i start asking myself the same question: why do i feel so... off? In this episode, we're talking about the winter slump, seasonal depression, why less sunlight can affect your mood, and the little things that genuinely help me feel more like...
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[ADVICE] sober is getting hot again (and honestly... i get it)
Send us Fan Mail Hello beautiful people! Has anyone else noticed that being sober is... kind of cool again? This week I'm sharing my thoughts on why more people are rethinking their relationship with alcohol, the shift happening in wellness culture, and why the conversation has become less about...
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i accidentally started enjoying my life again!!
Send us Fan Mail Hello beautiful people! I accidentally started enjoying my life again. Lately I've been thinking a lot about the tiny things that make ordinary days feel a little softer. In this episode, we're talking about comfort rituals, quitting coffee, creating energy without caffeine,...
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[ADVICE] have i lost my social skills? (or am i just in my head?)
Send us Fan Mail Hello beautiful people! Lately I've been wondering if I've forgotten how to be around people… or if I'm just overthinking every interaction. In this episode, I'm talking about working from home, spending more time alone, becoming hyper-aware of myself in conversations, and the...
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[ADVICE] how to leave the grocery store without 14 unnecessary sweet treats
Send us Fan Mail Hello beautiful people! Why is grocery shopping so much harder than it should be? In this episode, I'm talking about impulse buying, emotional eating, clever supermarket marketing, and how I've learned to make healthier choices without guilt or restriction. Because healthy habits...
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I don’t relate to my old self anymore (is that bad??)
Send us Fan Mail Hello beautiful people! This episode is a quiet reflection on who I used to be vs who I am now, not in a dramatic “everything changed overnight” way, but in all the small, subtle shifts that only make sense when you look back. talking about: – always feeling like the underdog –...
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BIEBERCHELLA...ENOUGH SAID (pls excuse how much i laugh in this ep)
Send us Fan Mail Hello beautiful people! Bieberchella… immediate yes. Talking about: – my reaction to the performance (yes i cried) – coachella fashion thoughts – and the things that actually make or break your festival experience A chaotic but helpful episode. i hope you enjoy. i love you. have…
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british guys, barre workouts & west ham… don’t ask
Send us Fan Mail Hello beautiful people! My current personality is British guys, barre workouts, skating & West Ham… which sounds random, but it’s kind of not. Lately I've been feeling more like myself again, and it’s been because of the smallest, most unexpected things. In this episode, I'm...
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I almost quit this podcast...
Send us Fan Mail Hello beautiful people! I almost quit this podcast… here’s why I didn’t. Talking about: – feeling uninspired – comparison & self-doubt – the “what’s the point?” spiral – and figuring out how to come back to something you love A very real, unfiltered episode. i hope you enjoy. i...
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i lost 10kg, healed my relationship with food… and cried to hannah montana
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I’m getting a little more personal than usual. I chat about the 4 habits that helped me shed both physical and mental weight, and how my relationship with food has actually changed over time. It hasn’t always been easy, there were moments of restriction, guilt…
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Why Women Need More Sleep Than Men (it's literally science!)
Send us Fan Mail Hello beautiful people! There are real biological, neurological, and social reasons why women often require more sleep, and why the sleep we get can feel less restorative. i hope you enjoy. i love you. have an amazing day. follow your dreams. etc etc ✩ CHECK OUT (my book) BRIGHT...
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This Episode Is Basically a McFlurry ft. Tayla Verreyne
Send us Fan Mail Hello beautiful people! This week Tayla and I are talking about slowing down. Not in a dramatic, “move to Bali” way. Just in a real way. Comfort foods. Touching grass. Burger King or McDees runs. Walking without rushing. Remembering that life is actually allowed to feel good. We...
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The 1% Rule: How Small Shifts Quietly Change Everything
Send us Fan Mail Hello beautiful people! Ever wonder how tiny decisions shape your life? In this episode, I share how a book from my dad, early lessons from Tony Robbins, and the daily challenges we all face have taught me the power of small, consistent shifts. No hype, no all-or-nothing…
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Time Management for Busy, Working Women
Send us Fan Mail Hello beautiful people! Feeling like there just aren’t enough hours in the day? You’re not alone. In this episode, I break down 5 realistic, empowering ways to manage your time without burnout. i hope you enjoy. i love you. have an amazing day. follow your dreams. etc etc ✩ CHECK...
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Menstrual Cycle Self-Care: Days 1–5
Send us Fan Mail Hello beautiful people! The first days of your period can feel heavy, introspective, and low-energy, and that’s okay. I’m sharing simple, realistic ways to slow down, feel cozy, and honour your body without the guilt. i hope you enjoy. i love you. have an amazing day. follow your...
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The Aftermath of a Breakup (how to move on for good)
Send us Fan Mail Hello beautiful people! Breakups suck, no sugarcoating. In this episode, I share 5 real ways to start moving forward, reclaim your energy, and heal on your own terms. Gentle, practical, and totally relatable. i hope you enjoy. i love you. have an amazing day. follow your dreams....
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The No-Pressure Guide to Festive Fun
Send us Fan Mail Hello beautiful people! Forget the holiday chaos, this episode is all about celebrating the season your way. We’re talking traditions that actually bring you joy, slowing down without the guilt, and making this December feel intentional and effortless. Tune in for a calm, cozy…
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5 Habits of the Top 1% Women
Send us Fan Mail Hello beautiful people! Big goals don’t require burnout. In this episode, I’m breaking down 5 game-changing steps to achieve your goals in 2026, without sacrificing your peace, energy, or self-worth. We’re talking soft ambition: how to stay driven without hustle culture pressure,...
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Welcome to Season 3!!!
Send us Fan Mail Hello beautiful people! Season 3 of Chill Out is all about soft ambition, grounded growth, and becoming the version of yourself you’ve been inching toward quietly. This season, we’re slowing down, getting intentional, and having honest conversations about wellness, mindset,...
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night out at playtopia (storytime)
Send us Fan Mail Hello beautiful people! This week, I’m wrapping up the year and season 2 with some honest end-of-year thoughts, a little reflection, and a couple chaotic storytimes. We’re talking about my night out at an indie arts expo that felt like stepping into another universe, plus a...
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i deleted instagram for 2 months. here’s what actually happened
Send us Fan Mail Hello beautiful people! I want to get real with you about an experiment I tried this year, something that changed how I live my life, think, and spend my time. How dramatic am I right now lol, but honestly it did. i hope you enjoy. i love you. have an amazing day. follow your...
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my failed acting career
Send us Fan Mail Hello beautiful people! my dream in life was to become an actress. i chased acting, dreamed big while figuring out who I was. spoiler: it didn’t go as planned. but giving up on acting didn’t mean giving up on creativity, it led me to everything i do now. this episode is about...
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cool girls have boundaries
Send us Fan Mail Hello beautiful people! if you’ve been giving too much of your energy to everyone and everything around you, this one’s your wake-up call. We’re diving into what it actually means to focus on yourself without going full hermit mode. boundaries, burnout, comparison, rediscovering...
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the parallel between skating and life (life-changing stuff)
Send us Fan Mail Hello beautiful people! So, I’ve recently fallen down this rabbit hole of watching skate videos again, like, actual full-on Nyjah Huston clips, and it made me think… skating might just be the best metaphor for life. Falling, failing, trying again, it’s all kind of poetic when you...
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when motivation disappears (and you actually have to rely on yourself)
Send us Fan Mail Hello beautiful people! What happens when that little voice that used to say “let’s go!” suddenly goes silent? In this episode, I get real about the moments when motivation fades, when you’re tired, uninspired, and questioning if you even care anymore. It’s not about forcing...
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the #1 thing that made me not overthink
Send us Fan Mail Hello beautiful people! i’ve always been the type of person whose brain never shuts up. like, ever. overthinking literally everything, what i said, what i didn’t say, what i’ll do tomorrow, why my hair looks weird, you name it. but recently, i found something that actually helps…
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love is wild
Send us Fan Mail Hello beautiful people! Here are nine messy, complicated, intense, beautiful, heartbreaking lessons I’ve learned about love. And honestly? I probably need like ten more cups of coffee just to process it all. i hope you enjoy. i love you. have an amazing day. follow your dreams.…
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our obsession with appearance and plastic surgery
Send us Fan Mail Hello beautiful people! This episode isn’t going to be me ranting about how messed up beauty standards are, because we already know that. But are you going to let that control how you view yourself? Or are you going to decide for yourself what confidence and beauty mean to you?...
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the trip that changed my entire perspective
Send us Fan Mail Hello beautiful people! This episode is your reminder to slow down. I share a little life update from my recent trip to the farm, and how it unexpectedly helped regulate my nervous system, quiet my mind, and bring me back to the present. If you’ve been feeling overstimulated…
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meet the mind behind the agency driving 8-figure ecom growth, a talk w nate bendavid
Send us Fan Mail Hello beautiful people! This episode I chat with Nate Bendavid - Founder of Savio Agency. From NYC real estate to running a remote creative agency, Nate’s story is all about reinvention. We chat about trusting your gut, taking risks, and building a life that actually feels good,...
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unlearning perfectionism in wellness with kelsy keenan (founder of obsidian organic)
Send us Fan Mail Hello beautiful people! Navigating wellness in a world full of trends, comparison, and unrealistic expectations can be exhausting. So if you’ve been feeling behind in your ‘healing era,’ or like wellness just isn’t for you, this is your reminder that it doesn’t have to look...
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female orgasms + the male gaze
Send us Fan Mail Hello beautiful people! It’s a weird kind of spiral. One minute you’re getting dressed, the next you’re wondering who you’re actually getting dressed for. And if you’re like me, someone who genuinely enjoys fashion and expression, it can be hard to untangle style from…
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how to keep your sh*t together (advice session)
Send us Fan Mail Hello beautiful people! Some days it takes everything in you, to just get out of bed. This episode is for those moments, how to keep showing up, even when it’s hard. You’re not alone. If you’ve been waking up lately and just feeling… off, this one's for you. i hope you enjoy. i...
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emotionally available? hot.
Send us Fan Mail Hello beautiful people! Okay, so I’ve been thinking a lot about the kind of partner I actually want. And weirdly enough, it’s not the guy everyone always says you should go for. In this episode, I’m diving into something that’s been on my mind lately: toxic masculinity, emotional...
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i was so nervous to post this one (but here we go)
Send us Fan Mail Hello beautiful people! So I was pretty nervous to record this episode and I didn't want to post it (but yolo), because it's honest, and vulnerable and scary, and I'm probably going to try add humor in it because that's literally my coping mechanism in life. A little bit of…
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why you should journal in 2025 (write it down babe!)
Send us Fan Mail Hello beautiful people! Feel like your brain has 47 tabs open? Same. In this episode, we’re talking about the power of journaling in 2025, why it’s not just for your 13-year-old self and how writing things down can actually help you heal, grow, and stop overthinking everything.…
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i dm'd paul wesley!
Send us Fan Mail Hello beautiful people! Sometimes the most powerful thing you can do is take action, even when it makes absolutely no sense. Even when your inner critic is screaming, Who do you think you are? Even when logic says, This is insane. In this episode, we’re talking about those…
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the whole work/life balance thing is total bs
Send us Fan Mail Hello beautiful people! The whole “work-life balance” thing is a myth. It’s not about splitting your time perfectly between work and play, it’s about being honest with yourself about what you want. i hope you enjoy. i love you. have an amazing day. follow your dreams. etc etc ✩...
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wild nights in cape town, a talk with skye rhode
Send us Fan Mail Hello beautiful people! In this episode, I have a very special guest, one of my good friends, Skye! He is honestly such a vibe, and we chat about our friendship, wild nights and dating disasters. Let's ALL be friends? i hope you enjoy. i love you. have an amazing day. follow your...
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i'm never getting married
Send us Fan Mail Hello beautiful people! I've been saying “I'm never getting married” a lot lately. Half as a joke. Half because i actually believe it. Your partner should be your best friend. Period. Let's unpack this. i hope you enjoy. i love you. have an amazing day. follow your dreams. etc…
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let's talk about emotionally unavailable men
Send us Fan Mail Hello beautiful people! I was crying on the bathroom floor listening to Charli XCX and I swear it changed my life. Breakdowns are sometimes just the beginning of a breakthrough. Let's talk about emotionally unavailable men. i hope you enjoy. i love you. have an amazing day.…
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breaking up with my old self (bye bye lol)
Send us Fan Mail Hello beautiful people! This episode hits different because it’s about change. And change is messy. it’s uncomfortable. it’s that feeling of ‘what the hell am I doing?’ mixed with ‘I know this is leading somewhere good.’ And that’s where I am right now. I feel like I'm relearning...
About this show
hi, i’m kells. consider this the voice note you actually wanted to receive.
a podcast about becoming, overthinking it, and trying to have a good time anyway.
we talk relationships, wellness, growing up, questionable life phases, things i’m currently obsessed with, and whatever has been living rent-free in my brain that week.
no perfect morning routines. no pretending i have life figured out. just honest conversations, unsolicited thoughts, occasional oversharing, and hopefully something that makes you feel a little less alone.
get comfortable. we have a lot to discuss lol.
Follow along on Instagram: @_kellyannward_ Subscribe to Kelly's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@kellyannward
Hosted by
kelly ann ward