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Making Self-Care
by Chelsea DeSouza-Nenno
For women ready to prioritize themselves and make their dreams a reality, step into their power, bring in the money, and laugh at days to come. Chelsea DeSouza-Nenno is the founder of Hafen Beauty an Integrative Women's Wellness Studio. In 2019 she had her Son and self-published her first Self-Help fiction. Her background includes Creative Writing, Business Marketing, Massage Therapy, Integrative Nutrition and Holistic Health Coaching. She has pursued a career in wellness and is a certified Naturopath and Licensed Massage Therapist focusing on reducing anxiety and stress for Women.
Episodes
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EP 48 Massage Therapists Follow The Money Part 2
Chelsea DeSouza explores the financial and regulatory landscape of the massage therapy profession, questioning the roles and influence of associations and key figures like Deborah Persinger. She emphasizes the importance of understanding where money flows and how it impacts the profession's…
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EP 47 Massage Therapists Following The Money Part 1
Subscribe to @chelseacdesouzalmt to not miss Part 2 of Following The Money. In this episode, Chelsea DeSouza reevaluates the massage therapy profession by following the money trail, comparing it to physical therapy, and exploring how associations fund and influence the industry. She discusses the...
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EP 46: Massage Therapists Quit too Soon with Krista Dicks
In this heartfelt conversation, Chelsea DeSouza sits down with Krista Dickd from The Radical Massage Therapist Podcast to talk about the realities of building a long-term career in massage therapy. Together, they explore the emotional ups and downs of the profession, the tension between creative...
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EP 45: Establishing Boundaries in your Massage Practice
In this episode, Amy Gimmy discusses the importance of boundaries, ethics, and self-care for massage therapists. She shares her journey of writing 'The Protected Practice' and offers practical advice for maintaining sustainability and well-being in the profession.massage therapy, boundaries,...
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EP 44: Protecting Therapists From Illicit Behavior
In this episode of Making Self-Care, host Chelsea D'Souza speaks with Kaci Jones, an LMT from Pro Health Defense, about the critical importance of legal literacy for massage therapists. They discuss the lack of education surrounding client accountability, the necessity of documentation, and the...
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EP 43 *solo episode* your customer service will make or break your business.
Solo Episode with Chelsea DeSouza, sharing why your customer service will make or break your business. With the frustrating real life example of having to get a root canal, Chelsea compares how her experience showed her the mistakes massage therapists make in their customer service. Massage...
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EP 42: Benefits of Lymphatic Drainage for Menopause
In this episode, Chelsea DeSouza hosts Billy Bossa of BossaMassages and Wellness to discuss the benefits of lymphatic drainage, especially for women experiencing menopause. They explore different modalities, the importance of education in alternative health, and the evolving role of massage…
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The Origins Of The Human Garage
When someone goes viral it is normal to want to know more about the people in the video and thats exactly why I wanted to know more about the truth of the Human Garage. I sat down with Joseph Gonzales of Posture Lab in Santa Monica. We break down the timeline of WHEN, HOW, and WHO started the…
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EP 41: Viral Jaw Releases and The Truth About The Human Garage.
Painful Jaw Releases are going viral on social media and the Human Garage is gaining a lot of traction. Chelsea introduces Joseph Gonzales, the true face behind the protocols of the Human Garage. - Why was the fascial jaw release so viral? - Is this a real treatment? - Are the people behind the...
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EP 40: Massage Therapists Aren't Wanted & The Marketing of the Fascial System.
Join Chelsea as she asks the question Do You, a Massage Therapist, actually have a voice in the profession. There is an obvious disdain for Massage Therapist but why? and who is creating it? And the fascial system is getting a real makeover, but not the system, but the people doing the…
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EP39: Who the heck is regulating Massage…. A theory.
Episode Summary In this episode of Making Self-Care, host Chelsea Nenno explores the growing tension between massage therapists, local government regulations, and the rise of alternative healthcare. She shares concerns about city ordinances — particularly those affecting solo massage…
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EP38: Setting boundaries as Massage Therapist and facing conflict head on.
What does it actually mean to be well as a massage therapist, and why does it matter more than anything else in your practice? In this episode of Making Self-Care, Chelsea DeSouza dives into the reality that when you’re well, you excel. She shares a powerful perspective shift from her own…
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EP37: The Therapist Must Be Well First: A Message for Massage Therapists
In this episode of Making Self-Care, Chelsea DeSouza-Nenno speaks directly to massage therapists about something that often gets overlooked in a profession built around caring for others: the health of the therapist. Drawing from her experience running a thriving clinic with multiple therapists,...
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EP36: Massage Therapy in the News and the Fascial System: Why Fascia Changes Everything
Massage therapy has been in the headlines again, and unfortunately not always for the right reasons. In this episode of Making Self Care, I start by unpacking some of the latest news stories involving massage, from Prince Andrew’s alleged taxpayer-funded massage appointments to the Deshaun Watson...
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EP35: The Epstein Files, Illicit Massage & The Reality of Being a Licensed Therapist
Massage therapy is back in the headlines, and not for the reasons we would hope. In this episode, I discuss how the Epstein files have once again pulled the word “massage” into conversations about abuse, trafficking, and criminal cover-ups, and what that means for legitimate Licensed Massage...
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EP 34: Why I Stopped Trading Massage Therapy (And What It Taught Me About Boundaries)
In this episode, I share a personal decision I made early in my massage therapy career: I stopped trading sessions with other therapists. Trading is common in our profession, and it’s not wrong — I’ve traded with ranchers, accountants, juice makers, and other providers. But when it came to…
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EP 33: Massage Therapy in the Headlines: WA Legislation, National Policy & Why I Don’t Take Insurance
In this episode, I share what’s happening right now in massage therapy — nationwide and here in Washington State — from recent license suspensions tied to felony charges, to human trafficking enforcement discussions, interstate licensure compact updates, and new laws targeting illicit massage...
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EP 32: Social Media, AI & Professionalism in Massage Therapy: Why Human Touch Still Matters
In this episode, I’m speaking directly to massage therapists about something that has been deeply bothering me: social media trends, provocative content in the massage space, and how it impacts the credibility of our profession. As a Licensed Massage Therapist in Washington State, I practice…
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EP 31: Why Massage Therapists Quit: The Entrepreneur Mistake No One Talks About
Why do so many massage therapists quit — marketing campaigns, new programs, social media, even entire business models? In this episode of Making Self Care, Chelsea DeSouza, Licensed Massage Therapist and LMT advocate, shares one of her biggest entrepreneurial mistakes: quitting. From stopping...
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EP 30: Are We Showing Up for Our Profession? A Washington Massage Therapist Speaks
I’ve been a Licensed Massage Therapist in Washington State for 10 years, and lately I’ve been asking myself — what’s missing in our profession? In this episode, I’m sharing my personal perspective on massage therapy in Washington. We talk about being classified as healthcare providers, the Board…
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EP 29: Trusting Your Gut: The Intersection of Health and Intuition
Welcome back to Making Self-Care! I’m your host, Chelsea De Souza, and today we’re diving into a powerful connection between gut health and intuition. As women, we often say, “I just had a gut feeling,” and more often than not, we’re right. But can we truly trust our gut if our health is...
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EP 28: Reducing Stress and Lowering Cortisol Naturally
Stress is inevitable, but chronic stress doesn’t have to control our lives. In this episode, I dive into what really happens when stress hits—from the hormones involved (hello, cortisol!) to the ways it impacts our bodies, minds, and hearts. We’ll explore how men and women experience stress...
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EP 27:Cycle Syncing Secrets: Part 2
keywords: cycle phases, work dynamics, decision fatigue, self-care, team collaboration, energy management, leadership, women empowerment, productivity, emotional intelligence Summary: In this conversation, Chelsea discusses the significance of understanding the different phases of the menstrual...
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EP 26: Cycle Syncing Secrets: How One CEO Transforms Team Dynamics
In this conversation, Chelsea and Paige discuss the challenges that female CEOs face in taking care of themselves and balancing their work with different demographics. They highlight decision fatigue and the tendency to take on too much as common traps. They also introduce the concept of seasons…
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EP 25 Self-Care for Women in Post Partum
Chelsea and Mclean emphasize the need for community and support, especially for mothers, and the importance of receiving help and nurturing oneself during the postpartum period. The role of a postpartum doula is explained, highlighting the need for rest, warm foods, and emotional support during...
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EP 24 Self-Care for Women with Dr. Chelsea Azarcon
Summary In this conversation, I talk with Dr. Chelsea Azarcon or NaturallyDrChelsea on Ig, about self-care for women, focusing on both physical and emotional health. We emphasize the importance of setting boundaries, prioritizing sleep and nourishment, and finding joy in movement. I hope you…
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EP 23: How Morning Pages Changed My Life Part 2
5 Years Later Morning Pages are still a very important part of my existence. You can listen to part 1 HERE. If you struggle with anxiety, stress, or a tornado of thoughts this practice could be a helpful tool to eradicating that discomfort. Listen in!
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EP 22 About Selfishly Selfish
Welcome to Selfishly Selfish! Before you swipe right and roll your eyes listen in as I explain why being selfish can change your life. We have to prioritize ourselves, selfishly, so we can optimize our health and better our future.
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EP 21: Mental Health and Your Period with Daisy Swanson
Many women suffer emotional swings during their cycles and it brings up the questions of mental health. Partners, coworkers, family, friends and even ourselves may question the stability of our own thoughts and mental clarity. On today’s episode Chelsea speaks with Daisy Swanson, a licensed...
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EP 20 Random ways to support your health
In this episode Koryn and I begin begin with finding the right bra... If you have a favorite brand or story please share it in the comments! How do we produce Collagen levels naturally? Fasting for your cycle with Mindy Pelz. Our first thoughts on water frequency. Join in.
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EP: 19 Whats Your Menstrual Story
Hi! I'm your host Chelsea and this is the First episode of our rebrand LUNA FLO! We are a collective of women who desire live healthy balanced lives AND perfect our periods naturally. I'm so happy you're here and hope you enjoy this first episode of luna flo. For more information join us on...
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#18 8 ways morning pages changed my life
Wouldn’t it be great if you the negative thoughts were completely out of your head for good? Well! I think I found the solution! Listen in for 8 ways morning pages might just change your life as well.
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#17 making the right decision
Over processing a decision has become a pandemic in many areas of the world. How do you know if you're making the right decision? What if you're going against what everyone else wants? How do you know what to do? This episode we talk about several ways you can start practicing making decisions…
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#16 habit awareness with Chelsea Nenno
Change comes from just being aware of what we’re currently do. Not all our habits are bad. Maybe you just need to look objectively at your current habits.
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#15 lose weight without a diet
We’re now told to eat more and only do 29 minute workouts instead of diet and be in the gym all day every day. But what about a real life experience of not dieting and not lifting a weight either? Listen in to the 11 ways I keep the weight off.
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#14 7 Ways To Stay Well When The World Stops
Do you remember what you first felt when the shutdown happened? How did you handle those first moments? Did you freak out? Did you rely on tools you have already used? In this episode I share a guest post on staying well when the world stops. I wrote this post for Yogakane - a podcast/blog hosted...
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#13 7 reasons you’re trying too hard
Ever wonder how to get yourself out of hitting your head against a brick wall? This episode discusses seven reasons why you’re trying to hard and ways to stop.
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#12. 9 self-care tips entrepreneurs must do
The general public doesn’t realize that as an entrepreneur you are running every aspect of the show on top of trying to have a personal life. You most likely chose being an entrepreneur so you could have more freedom. In order to keep your own business mimicking a 9 to 5 here are 9 ways to…
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#11 6 ways to protect your Self-Care for the SAHM
As a single, stay at home mom, working full time on my own business, I could have easily gotten a terrible case of postpartum depression. Do you want to thrive as a mom, have enough energy and go to bed feeling good about yourself all while your kids respect you? YOU CAN! It’s all in the way you...
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#10 Cupping Therapy for Gut Health, Mental Health and Weight Loss
Have you heard of cupping the gut? Thank you Michael Phelps for making those octopus like marks famous. Did you know they might acutally help you lose weight!? today we'll talk about cupping therapy for gut health, possible reduction of depression and definitely weight loss! RESOURCES IN THIS...
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#9 Building Resilience Through Self-Care
Are there people you look up to that blow you away with how they respond to difficult situations?Self-care is built on hard times. Because of hard times we incorporate self-care. And because we incorporate self-care we can be resilient in the hard times to come.In this episode we'll look at 11…
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#8 Self-Care during Civil Unrest
Is self-care even appropriate in the middle of chaos? In this episode we talk about what self-care looks like during times of crisis and how it is drastically different than what self-care looks like day to day. Keep your routines in place as best as you can. know that the reason we practice...
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#7 Creating Self-Care - Part 5
Welcome to the final episode in our bonus series called Creating Self-Care. This series went through the 7 aspects of life in which you should be practicing self-care. In this episode we talk about self-care in our personal life. Including: what defines personal life and how to implement…
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#6: Creating Self-Care - Part 4
Welcome to part 4 of a short series called Creating Self-Care. This bonus series goes over the 7 areas in life that you should be practicing self-care. Today we’ll talk about Self-Care in our Spirituality + Physical Life. You will discover what characteristics define a healthy spiritual life and...
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#5: Creating Self-Care - Part 3
Welcome to part 3 of a short series called Creating Self-Care. This bonus series goes over the 7 areas in life that you should be practicing self-care. Today we'll talk about the health of our career and finances. . You will discover the characteristics of a healthy career and a healthy financial...
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#4: Creating Self-Care Series - Part 2
Welcome to part 2 of a short series called Creating Self-Care. This bonus series goes over the 7 areas in life that you should be pracitiving self-care in. Today we'll talk about Relationships + our social life. You will discover the health of your relationships + how to preserve your well being…
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#3: Creating Self-Care Series - Part 1
Part one of a short series called Creating Self-Care. This is a 5 part bonus series where you will get applicable tips to preserving your well being in real time. In today's episode you will learn the 7 universal areas of life in which you should be practicing self-care, what self-care is + how…
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#2: Finding Your Truth
We hear about being confident in Your Truth, but where is the substance in that when we don’t know what that means? In this episode we’ll uncover: what is truth, what is my truth, and how do be confident in my truth.
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#1 - How Decision Heals You
Are you anxious about the future, your finances, your kids or what you're going to make for dinner tonight? In today's episode Chelsea Nenno will share why indecision is making you sick. You will discover: Why deciding is important, How it relieves anxiety and ways to be confident in your…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
For women ready to prioritize themselves and make their dreams a reality, step into their power, bring in the money, and laugh at days to come. Chelsea DeSouza-Nenno is the founder of Hafen Beauty an Integrative Women's Wellness Studio. In 2019 she had her Son and self-published her first Self-Help fiction. Her background includes Creative Writing, Business Marketing, Massage Therapy, Integrative Nutrition and Holistic Health Coaching. She has pursued a career in wellness and is a certified Naturopath and Licensed Massage Therapist focusing on reducing anxiety and stress for Women.
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For women ready to prioritize themselves and make their dreams a reality, step into their power, bring in the money, and laugh at days to come. Chelsea DeSouza-Nenno is the founder of Hafen Beauty an Integrative Women's Wellness Studio. In 2019 she had her Son and self-published her first Self-Help...
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