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What's Your Story?Story #92 - When Familiar Becomes FractureSome relationships look like love on the surface — but underneath, they echo the same abandonment, chaos, or silence we learned to tolerate as kids.This week, I sit down with Dr. Chelsea Azarcon — a deeply thoughtful voice in the intersection of trauma, health, and emotional healing — to talk about the kind of love that breaks us down before it builds us back up.Chelsea shares her story of surviving a seven-year, emotionally abusive relationship that began when she was just 18. It was a cycle of leaving and returning, of questioning herself, of feeling both addicted to and...
2025-07-2130 min
Beyond DiagnosisSOT Therapy for Chronic Illness: A Root Cause BreakthroughStruggling with chronic illness and searching for a root cause solution? Rita De Michele is joined by renowned naturopath Dr. Chelsea Azarcon to explore SOT (Supportive Oligonucleotide Therapy) — a cutting-edge IV treatment targeting chronic infections, viruses, and long-term health conditions. Discover how this innovative therapy is helping patients finally heal from what conventional medicine often overlooks. CONNECT WITH DR CHELSEAWebsite: https://www.chelseaazarcon.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/naturallydrchelsea/Welcome to Beyond Diagnosis, a podcast that will raise your awareness, decisions, and voice for A...
2025-07-1931 min
Tick Boot CampHealing Beyond Lyme - an interview with Doctor Chelsea AzarconIn this powerful episode of the Tick Boot Camp Podcast with special guest co-host Presley Taylor, naturopathic doctor Dr. Chelsea Azarcon shares her personal journey overcoming chronic illness, including Lyme disease, mold toxicity, and trauma. Diagnosed with Lyme disease while attending medical school, Dr. Azarcon turned her own struggles into a mission to help others heal from complex chronic conditions.
Listeners will gain insights into:
Whole-person healing strategies for Lyme disease and persistent infections
Nervous system recovery techniques to heal trauma stored in the body
The power of Support Oligonucleotide Therapy (SOT) and terrain theory in...
2025-05-031h 01
The Boss Body PodcastSolving Mystery Illnesses: Lyme, Mold & Chronic Symptoms Explained with Dr. Chelsea Azarcon, NMDIf doctors can't figure out what's wrong with you, this episode is your breakthrough. Dr. Chelsea Azarcon shares how she cracked the code on her own chronic illness journey—uncovering missed Lyme diagnoses, mold exposure, and the overlooked trauma-inflammation link. You'll learn how to test smarter, treat root causes, and finally start healing. To connect with Dr. Chelsea Azarcon, read the EPISODE TRANSCRIPT, links mentioned in today's episode, and more, visit: https://healyourbody.org/solving-mystery-illnesses-lyme-mold-chronic-symptoms-explained-with-dr-chelsea-azarcon-nmd/
2025-04-2848 min
Women Who RoarDon't Lose Yourself in Love with Mary Margaret OverbyToday, I’m joined by Mary Margaret Overby—a writer, speaker, mini blogger, and content creator passionate about helping women thrive in singleness and relationships. In this episode, we dive into one of the biggest secrets to healthy relationships: staying true to yourself.Together, we explore: ✅ How to date and be single with purpose ✅ The difference between connection vs. compatibility ✅ Common dating mistakes that lead to heartbreak ✅ How to break up with someone you never even dated ...and more!Whether you’re single and waiting, navigating a breakup or divorce, or feeling lost in your relati...
2025-02-2856 min
Women Who RoarForgiving Domestic Abuse with Aaliyah GannTW: Domestic Abuse, Substance Abuse, Suicidal Ideation, Death. Today, I'm talking to a Aaliyah Gann- a mother, digital creator & domestic abuse survivor. She shares her bone chilling story as well as her unique perspective on healing from toxic relationships- the necessity of forgiveness. Some topics we cover you won't want to miss include:How her toxic relationship was a repeating pattern of childhood relationshipsWhat is FUTURE FAKING & how it caused Aaliyah to get stuck in a toxic placeHow God feels about women getting out of unsafe situationsHow to forgiveHow Aaliyah found herself first, then a new...
2025-02-211h 06
Women Who RoarYour Therapy Isn't Working with Lisa Larson, LMFTTW: Near Death, Suicide, & other traumatic experiences, Today, I am talking to the "Trauma Mamma"- Lisa Larson, LMFT. Lisa explains why trauma isn't what you think it is, how your body is storing it to keep you stuck, & signs you might have trauma in your nervous system you don't even know about! We also discuss how brainspotting & EMDR therapies can help & tackle relationship topics like how to stay sane in a toxic relationship and how our bodies can tell us if someone is safe or not. You can follow Lisa and check out the...
2025-02-141h 11
Women Who RoarHealing Desire with Somatic Sex & Relationships Coach Bethany PhillipsIn this episode, I’m joined by somatic sex & relationships coach and host of Her Sacred Sexuality Podcast, Bethany Phillips. We discuss hidden barriers that keep women from having fulfilling & pleasurable intimacy. Topics we cover include:How hookup and commodity culture take away from amazing physical intimacyDissociated sexwhat the wounded feminine is and how it shows up in relationshipPhysical relationship 🚩🚩How toxic relationships shut down women’s sexual essenceYou can follow Bethany at @hersacredsexualityI am on a mission to help protect women from toxic relationships by supporting them in re...
2025-02-0751 min
Crossroads with Jenny BushkellLosing You, Finding Me: Dr. Chelsea Azarcon Leaving Toxic Relationships Behind"He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds." Psalm 147:3 Have you ever loved so hard you lost yourself? Would you know if you're dealing with a narcissist? This happened to my guest Dr. Chelsea Azarcon, and a lot of others like her, …and maybe you. My guest is Dr. Chelsea Azarcon, a Naturopathic Medical Doctor, Podcaster and Author of LOSING YOU, FINDING ME: A JOURNEY FROM BROKENHEARTED TO WILDHEARTED, a coming-of-age style account for any woman who has faced abuse and surrendered her power. She points us in the direction of our most important relationship - with Jesus Chris...
2024-10-0142 min
Making Self-CareSelf-Care for Women with Dr. Chelsea AzarconSummary
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 enjoy!
They also discuss the significance of relationships and the need for women to prioritize their own needs. The guest shares practical tips for self-care during the fall and winter seasons, including saying no, scheduling therapy sessions, and finding time for soul care. Overall, the conversation highlights the...
2024-08-1328 min
Women Who RoarEmotional Abuse Red Flags 🚩🚩Solocast On the Season 1 finale episode, I’m going through medically recognized signs of emotional abuse, through the story of my relationship with the infamous Kyle. When I was dating Kyle, I had no idea that these behaviors were emotional abuse or that they were medically recognize warning signs of physical abuse. Almost every woman I know has been on the receiving end of at least one of these behaviors but they get lost in the highs and lows of toxic relationships. Today we are unpacking them & learning how to recognize them. Follow me @naturallydrchelseaI am...
2024-02-261h 39
Women Who RoarToxic Religion & Toxic Relationships with my mom! On this bonus episode of season 1, I sit down with my mom to dissect why so many of the women I interviewed this season had religious reasons for staying stuck in toxic relationships. We dive into the common religious teachings that convince women God wants them to stay in harmful relationships and what those teachings actually mean!With decades of experience as a Bible teacher & prison chaplain, my mom was truly the best person I could think of to talk about the Bible to people who may not believe in it or be familiar with it. Because...
2024-02-051h 45
Women Who RoarCriminal Psychologist, Male, & Abused with Nelson Cepeda This week, I’m joined by criminal psychologist Nelson Cepeda, who shares his incredible story of falling prey to toxic & physically abusive relationships, not once, but 3 times. He shares what the mind of an abuser is like, from his criminal psych perspective, how childhood trauma creates addiction circuits, & the role of gender in abusive relationships. Nelson is the other half of the Power of Pain duo and life coach.I am on a mission to help protect women from toxic relationships by supporting them in recognizing the signs. I’d love for you to help spre...
2023-11-1746 min
Women Who RoarNot worthy of Boundaries with Jana WollesenToday I’m joined by entrepreneur podcast host Jana Wollesen. She shares of her journey navigating toxic relationship cycles and how untrue beliefs about her worth led to her date people she didn’t pick, pick people who violated her, and allow destructive behaviors to perpetuate in her relationships. We cover vulnerable topics like getting raped by a partner, physical abuse, and the spiritual dynamics behind toxic relationships. Finally, Jana shares about her process healing to pick a partner from a place of fullness instead of fear.Follow Jana: On Instagram: Jana.wollesen List...
2023-11-1041 min
Women Who RoarWhen Daddy Issues Become Dating Issues with Tiffany Cepeda Today, I’m joined by author & podcast host Tiffany Cepeda to discuss how childhood trauma impacts romantic attraction. Tiffany shares vulnerably about her first marriage- the signs she missed, the porn that was a problem, & the divorce she never saw coming. She also talks about learning to set healthy boundaries that led her to her current husband. To stay up to date with Tiffany:Follow her at classicntailored Her podcast: The Power of Pain Read her Book And check out her course offerings Also check out the bo...
2023-11-031h 17
Women Who RoarBreaking Free from Toxic Cycles with Aubrey RedingerOn today’s episode, I’m joined by Aubrey Redinger, mental health clinician & assistant director of the renown Townsend Institute, who tells us everything we need to know about toxic relationships. We discuss why the label “toxic” isn’t always helpful, how life experiences like growing up in small town culture & divorce in Aubrey’s family of origin impacted what she was attracted to, and how we can grow beyond the fireworks of toxic relationships to appreciating the security (and sometimes boredom) of healthy relationships.You can follow Aubrey at @aubble and her work for moms at @lovetothemom...
2023-10-271h 18
Women Who RoarShe’s Pregnant, He’s Cheating with Kristin CunninghamThis week, I’m joined by Kristin Cunningham, the Acne NP, to talk about ADULTERY. Kristin shares her vulnerable experience of discovering her husband was cheating on her, shortly after finding out she was pregnant with their third child. We break down signs that he might be cheating and tackle juicy topics like surviving the shame of divorce in a religious community, purity culture, and porn in marriage. We also talk about the role of religion in keeping women stuck in abuse and reconciling faith with betrayal and forgiveness. But, there is a happy ending that will give you ho...
2023-10-201h 12
Women Who RoarAddicted to Love with Dr. Julia BritzThis week, I interview Dr. Julia Britz, ND- a licensed doctor of naturopathic medicine. She specializes in mental health, and treats conditions like anxiety, disordered eating and psych med discontinuation. And, she has a toxic relationship story of her own. Through her personal story and clinical experience, Dr. Julia helps us understand why toxic relationships feel so addictive and how we can be empathic and still have boundaries.To learn more about Dr. Julia:Follow her on instagram: @drjuliabritzVisit her website: www.DrJuliabritz.comYou can also check out the book she mentioned in today's conversation here: Women Who Love too M...
2023-10-1345 min
Women Who RoarEngaged to a Sociopath!!Image calling your engagement off just 8 days before your wedding, because the person you thought you knew is turning out to be someone very different. In this episode, I interview Sara Lewis Gonzalez, who's story of being engaged to someone with sociopathic traits went viral on the Something Was Wrong Podcast. Now, a happily married Sara hosts her own podcast, Space & Purpose, where she interviews other women about their toxic relationship experiences. Our discussion covers common tactics that entangle women in toxic relationships and how to heal enough to find "the one."For more goodness:Listen to Sara's Podcast...
2023-10-061h 00
Women Who RoarTherapist Falls Prey to NarcissistThis episode features Chelsey Brooke Cole LPC-MHSP, CPTT, RPT, Psychotherapist, Certified Partner Trauma Therapist, Registered Play Therapist, Gottman Method Couples Therapy Level 1 Certified, Speaker, Author & Coach, who had one too many personal experiences with narcissists before becoming a NARCISSIST EXPERT. Chelsey walks us through what a narcissist is, the 6 different types of narcissism, the ingredients of narcissistic abuse, what motivates narcissists, and most importantly how to spot the signs of a narcissistic relationship. You can learn more about Chelsey by visiting her website:chelseybrookecole.comFollowing her on Instagram: https://instagram.com/chelseybrookecole?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==And buying her best-selling book: If Only I'd Known: H...
2023-10-0237 min
Women Who RoarThe Trailer Have you ever loved so hard you lost yourself? This happened to Dr. Chelsea Azarcon... and a lot of other women like her, and maybe you. She is here to break the silence & stigma surrounding the epidemic of toxic relationships.Join Dr. Chelsea Azarcon, Naturopathic Doctor & author of her toxic relationship memoir Losing You, Finding Me, as she sits down with other women telling their toxic relationship stories & experts on topics like love bombing and narcissism. If you've ever been in a relationship that made you feel like you were crazy, everything was your fault, or like you were in...
2023-09-1102 min
Here We Grow08. Toxic Relationships & Trauma BondingWe used to think Trauma Bonding was when two people go through a trauma together and then they are bonded. WRONG. It's is actually so much worse than that. Join us while we discuss healthy vs. toxic relationships and define the serious and dangerous cycle of trauma bonding. This is a heavy topic so take care when listening and check the trigger warnings. Stay safe besties.
Trigger Warnings:
Trauma
Mental, Physical and Sexual Abuse
Strangulation
Mentions of: Sexual Coercion, Control, suicide, etc.
Resources for you:
Podcast; Space and Purpose; Episode 3 with Dr. Chelsea Azarcon
Podcast; Something Was Wrong
Podcast; Ladies...
2023-06-131h 41
Eat Well, Think Well, Live WellAccessing Past Diet Experiences to Help Decide What to Eat Now [Ep. 31]You've dieted in the past. And sometimes you lost weight. What were you eating then? If you ever struggle to figure out exactly what you should eat now, especially since you've given up dieting with me, this episode is for you! Walk through this quick 4 question process with me to get ideas about what really works for you body! Don't worry--I won't be telling you to go back on that diet. But we can learn a lot about what foods we actually like to eat, that maybe we thought were "diety" but actually wo...
2023-02-2220 min
Space & PurposeDr. Chelsea AzarconReady to learn how your negative experiences might be affecting your body in ways you might not be aware of, and what to do about it? You might wanna listen to this one twice, or get a pen out to take some notes because Dr. Chelsea is a firehose of information while still being extremely relatable, as she has a toxic relationship story of her own. Dr. Chelsea Azarcon's website: www.chelseaazarcon.comHer Instagram: @naturallydrchelseaSustain the podcast with a cup of coffee! buymeacoffee.com/spaceandpurpose My Instagram: @spaceandpurposeShare yo...
2023-02-101h 08
Eat Well, Think Well, Live WellInsulin Resistance and Snacking with Dr. Chelsea Azarcon [Ep. 24]How many times do you wander into the kitchen just to get a little snack? Do you know what this is doing to your insulin sensitivity? My guest in this episode Dr. Chelsea Azarcon, teaches us the ins and outs of our hunger hormones, how insulin resistance and sensitivity play a role and why snacking is not actually great for our health. Over the course of the episode I counted 10 separate benefits from reducing our snacking! Don't worry--we also tell you what to do instead. Spoiler alert--it's not just to go hungry! ...
2023-01-0436 min
The Power of the P PodcastPower of Pain: Part 2 Your Story Matters- Unexpected Relationships, Grief, & Growth with Dr. ChelseaJoin author Tiffany Cepeda and Dr. Chelsea Azarcon, NMD who is also an author as she opens up about grief, loss, healing and shares story. chronic illnesses such as Lyme Disease, Autoimmune Disease, and mystery conditions with triggers like stealth infections and environmental toxins. After the ending of a long term toxic relationship, she began learning about the science of love and grief and the role trauma plays in chronic illness. This experience inspired her book Losing You, Finding Me in which she shares about discovering identity on the other side of loss and abuse. Website: https://www.chelseaazarcon.com/
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2022-12-1029 min
Chronic HealthDr. Chelsea Azarcon: How to Become Your Own Doctor | Episode 5On this episode, Dr. Chelsea shares with us her personal journey with chronic illness, some of the steps she took towards healing, what the spectrum of disease looks like, and mostly importantly how to become your own doctor.Dr. Chelsea Azarcon is an Naturopathic doctor who specializes in tough cases and identifies hidden triggers such as Lyme’s disease, mold, and other stealth infections.She found her passion, as someone who actually has struggled with quite a few chronic health conditions herself since she was born. This led her down the less traditional route towards functional me...
2022-09-1549 min
Esther RisingWhat is Missing in New Age, Victory Over Sleep Paralysis Through Jesus + Obedience to God with Dr Chelsea AzarconDr. Chelsea Azarcon was raised in a religious, almost cultic culture, she experienced sexual assault in that religious circle which led to her projecting the image of the unhealthy adults in her life onto God. She was drawn to Eastern medicine and New Age philosophy on her healing journey. And even though New Age met the hunger for spiritual experiences, she didn’t move through life grounded or at peace. God called her out of spiritual confusion and into a personal and intimate relationship with Him. Scripture mentioned: 2 Corinthians 11:14, Acts 4:12, 1 Peter 2:4-5Follow Che...
2022-08-0137 min
Mahan Health with Dr. Hanisha58. The Journey through Chronic Illness with Dr. Chelsea AzarconWhat would be considered a chronic illness? How can play naturopathic medicine play a role in any chronic illness? What does the life of someone dealing with a chronic illness look like in terms of managing symptoms?
IN THIS EPISODE: I interview an esteemed colleague, Dr. Chelsea Azarcon.
Dr. Chelsea Azarcon is a naturopathic medical doctor who was inspired to pursue integrative medicine by her own struggles with chronic illness. She loves working with chronic illness of all types by addressing predisposing individual genetics, biochemically...
2021-03-2931 min