Beyond the Picket Fence

Did you know lonliness is as dangerous to your health as smoking 15 cigarretes a day? Meet Sarah, she is a friendship coach. What does one go through to lead them to this choice of career? Let's find out.  Connect with Sarah  Insta: @friendships.abroad Connect with ChelseaBea MarcoPolo Here Instagram @BeyondWithChelsea Facebook ChelseaBea Hansen

Season 3 is HERE!!!! barely...lol The end of 2023 was a rough one for me so listen to my quick update about season 3. I get to make the rules for my own podcast. So I will. :) Love you!

What if what you're going through isn't a huge life altering catastrophe? Maybe what you're experiencing is seemingly "small", but that doesn't mean it's not important or "REAL" for you! Meet Tina! She was born with a disability but suprisingly, that's not the story she wanted to focus on and share. Her life being changed all started with a break up, THAT'S IT! Even that can be a huge shift in you...

I've learned the hard way that, just because someone is always smiling, does not mean they've lived a perfectly easy life. Today's story proves that. Joleen Sheldon is the creator of Emotional Theater a virtual reality where you will enhance emotional intellegence and cultivate high EQ culture. When I met her to record an episode for her podcast, "Smiling Just Thinking About It", I fell inlove wit...

Society hands each of us a figurative manual for "social success": go to school, get married, get a house and a dog, have kids, etc....What do you do when that doesn't feel right for you but you're DESPERATE to fit in? For Carling, she never felt quite "enough". She tried everything that "manual" offered and found herself married to a man who didn't treat her right but she was FINALLY being celebr...

This man bears a large scar on his neck and when you ask him what it's from, you'll be shocked to hear the answer; he does not shy away from the question...a suicide attempt. When meeting Justin Noppe, you would NEVER guess he had attempted suicide TWICE! His confidence and positivity are ever present. He even travels and teaches people success skills. After a childhood filled with depression and...

Why do good people go through hard things? Well guess what...PEOPLE go through hard things. Without the sorrow, we would never know and appreciate joy! This week we meet Bailee Kanaga. She was my neighbor a few years back. Bailee has been through so much in the last handful of years yet through it all, she remains positive. How does one experience such sorrow and loss yet share so much positivity...

In Episode 33 of Beyond the Picket Fence, Sandtrice Russell LPC, CPCS aka "Tree the LPC" shares her journey from a troubled youth to a professional counselor. This Episode is probably one of my very favorite's. We dig into a trauma filled childhood, troubled juvenile years, a beautifully vulnerable self discovery, a surprise love story, and more. You may be surprised to hear that even therapists n...

Society creates pressure. We often talk to women on this show but today we get the man's point of view. Robert Pearson is the husband of a woman we interviewed last year. He asked to come on the show because he's ready to let himself be vulnerable and to share his own story. In this episode we discuss in depth the trauma that comes from the "Be a Man" ideology. Robert grew up pretending everything...

This week on the podcast, Chelsea ponders her experience as a heart warrior mother. She chats with her kids about their experiences and continues on her healing journey. She realizes we are all a little broken and that's ok! Join the BTPF Facebook Community https://www.facebook.com/groups/beyondthepicketfence Connect With Chelsea BeaInstagram @BeyondWithChelsea Email: beyondwithchelsea@gmail.com F...

Welcome to Episode 31 of Beyond the Picket Fence, where we embrace the messy and go beyond the Picket Fence to find compassion and connection! Today we are joined by Hanna Noel, who has a remarkable story about her father’s heart attack and the profound impact it had on her life. She realized that being real and vulnerable is a much more fulfilling life, and she is here to open up about her own pa...

Welcome to Episode 30 of Beyond the Picket Fence! On today’s episode, we are talking to a woman who was recently diagnosed with a heart condition. We will explore how she has been dealing with the diagnosis, how she has been managing her life during this time, and how she is redefining what it means to live a “normal” life. Join us for a conversation about life with an unexpected diagnosis and the...

In this season 2 premiere of Beyond the Picket Fence, Dr. Heather Browne shares her story of growing up with a mother who suffered from paranoia schizophrenia and being widowed by a man who passed away from a heart attack. She learned the hard way that grief is different for everyone. She reflects on how her own experience has shaped her outlook on life, and how it has helped her to understand and...

I'm baaaaaaaaaack! New here? This is a taste of what this podcast can make you feel. Coming back for more? I'm so glad you're here. Either way MARK YOUR CALENDARS!!Season 2 of Beyond the Picket Fence will drop Wednesday February 1st! I can't wait! Do you want to share your story? Fill out this Form. I'd love to hear it!

Day 25!! WE MADE IT!! You've sat with me as other's have answered the burning question. "What do you wish people saw beyond your white picket fence?"I figured it's only fair to answer that question myself, and boy, it's a hard question to answer!! So here is my answer. Enjoy! Merry Christmas!<3 Chelsea Bea Look out for season 2 coming February 2023. Please consider leaving a review and sharing...

Episode 2 "The Fertility Nurse"When Brenley was here last, we talked about her infertility journey, but more than that, we discussed how no one prepares you for being a parent after infertility. Brenley wasn't expecting the guilt she would feel when not living up to the mother she expected herself to be. She had just started anxiety medication, was recovering, and finally enjoying motherhood again...

Episode 23 "The Obsessive Woman"This episode taught us a lot! I had no idea there were so many forms of OCD. KaLee let us in, to understand what life is like for people living with this disorder. This is a second educational conversation that opened my eyes to so much! We need to end the stigma by continuing these conversations! What more will we learn from KaLee since we last went beyond her whit...

Episode 17 "The Host's Mom"If you haven't asked you mom about her story, I highly recommend it. Everyone has difficult journey's and chances are, your mom's is no exception. I loved hearing my mom tell her story and listening as a friend, not her child. Unfortunately she's been sick so here is her update from my point of view. Happy Holidays<3 ChelseaBeaIf you missed it, you can listen to the o...

Episode 15 "The Daughter of a Dr. Jekyll/Mr. Hyde"I'm so grateful I met Shelly in 2022. Her message or endurance and hope is incredible. Not many of us have to face the reality of their father murdering their mother. Some how she came through that (along with many more traumas) with a light in her eyes and hope for the future. Let's peak at what life has been like for her since we went beyond her...

Episode 3 "The Pageant Girl"Danielle came and let us into her world in January of 2022. She shared how her dreamed changed from being on Broadway to realizing the whole world is a stage. Right after we spoke, Danielle went viral and I was so excited to hear how it's been. Surprising enough, life is still difficult when we achieve a goal we've been hoping for. A lot has happened since we went beyon...

Episode 14 "The Stay At Home Mom"If you recall, Jaclyn is a stay at home mom that has been diagnosed with bipolar disorder as well as schizophrenia. During a time of financial hardship she took up exotic dancing. Her episode taught us no much about not judging others. let's check in on her and see how she's been since we went beyond her picket fence. Happy Holidays<3 ChelseaBeaIf you missed it,...

Episode 10 "The Author"This season we've talked a lot about grief. Emily was the first one to bring it up I think. It's been eye opening to see how one never gets passed it. People don't really move on, they learn to live with it. After 6 years Grief still surprises Emily. Let's what's new with her since we went beyond her white picket fence! Happy Holidays<3 ChelseaBeaIf you missed it, you can...

Episode 25 "The Ghost Writer"Sharee Trask just recently shared her story on our show. She was un able to make it back to the show but did update us on her book launch. Come here a short little update of a few things going on beyond the picket fence. Happy Holidays<3 ChelseaBeaIf you missed it, you can listen to the original story  here Buy Surviving Silence here Join the Free Online Community h...

Episode 11 "The Celiac"I'm really happy to share this update! To see a person take a life of chaos and hurt and turn it into such a beautiful experience, is really inspirational. Bethany walked us through her trauma on Episode 11 and she's back and the peace she exudes is contagious. Let's hear what she has been up to since we went beyond her picket fence! Happy Holidays<3 ChelseaBeaIf you miss...

Today's Episode is not a previous guest! We have some surprise guests on the show. I hope you enjoy this as much as I did. Happy Day 14!!!Happy Holidays<3 ChelseaBea Join the Free Online Community https://www.facebook.com/groups/beyondthepicketfence Chelsea is now booking interviews for the next season! Are you brave enough to share your "behind the scenes"? Contact Chelsea to share your story....