Not Young. Better.

Jessica is not a doctor. She’s not an influencer. She’s not here to offer perfectly packaged wisdom. She’s a real woman — and a close friend — who walked through something truly awful. At 41, a routine mammogram led to a stage zero breast cancer diagnosis. She was told it would likely be straightforward. A surgery, some recovery… and then life would move forward. It didn’t. What followed were comp...

Registered dietitian nutritionist Maya Feller joins me for a grounded, practical conversation about what actually matters when it comes to food during the perimenopause and menopause years — and what absolutely does not. Because by this stage of life, most women are done with extreme rules, cutting out entire food groups, and trying to follow plans that don’t remotely fit their real lives. Maya br...

Welcome to a powerful conversation on Not Young. Better. Today, we’re getting honest about what really changes in your 40s and why weight loss suddenly feels harder, slower, and more confusing than it ever did before. If you’ve been told to “just eat less and move more” and that advice isn’t working anymore, this episode is for you. Chelsea is joined by Gina Wynn and Angie Alles, founders of Girl...

In this episode, Chelsea sits down with Dr. Diana Joy Ostroff — naturopathic physician, traditional Chinese medicine practitioner, and founder of the Center for Natural Healing Hawaii — for a powerful, eye-opening conversation about what’s really happening in women’s bodies during perimenopause and midlife. Dr. Joy brings over 30 years of clinical experience — and her own deeply personal health jo...

In this episode of Not Young. Better. , Chelsea sits down with Lacy Dollar , a Southern content creator known online for her humor, honesty, and unmistakable voice. What begins as a light conversation takes a very different turn as Lacy shares her full story — including her history with alcoholism and sobriety, an eight-year infertility journey, her faith, and what it’s really like to parent a chi...

This conversation is about what happens when the life that once made sense… doesn’t anymore. Marcella Hill joins me to talk about losing almost everything that defined her — her business, her marriage, her faith, and the version of motherhood she thought she was supposed to have — and what it’s like to rebuild when there’s no clear roadmap. We talk about walking away from Mormonism and realizing h...

This conversation with somatic pleasure and trauma coach Kat Nantz is one of the most unexpectedly powerful episodes I’ve ever recorded. When I first invited Kat on the show, I wasn’t totally sure what to expect. Her work sounded intense and deeper than anything we’ve talked about before — and part of me wondered if I was even the right person to hold this conversation. But once we started talking...

In this powerful and deeply human episode, I sit down with Lily Crowder—artist, mother of four, grief coach, and author of A Monday in February —to talk about the unimaginable loss of her 15-year-old son, Ezekiel, to suicide. Lily shares the truth of what those early days looked like, the terrifying stillness of grief, and the moments that slowly stitched her back together. She opens up about marr...

On today’s episode, I’m talking with female longevity researcher and biohacking expert Kayla Barnes-Lentz . She breaks down her core non-negotiables for women’s health and longevity — most of which are simple, free, and incredibly effective. We cover why women need more sleep , how to use morning sunlight to reset your hormones, the best ways to build muscle and support metabolism, and how to sync...

Season 2 is here — and it’s bigger, deeper, and more honest than ever. In this solo episode, Chelsea shares what’s been happening behind the scenes — from welcoming her new baby girl at 42, to navigating the tension between motherhood and meaningful work, to what she’s learned about showing up for your calling (even when it feels uncomfortable). She also gives a sneak peek at the conversations ahe...

I can’t believe Season 1 is already over. When I launched this podcast less than a year ago, I didn’t realize how much it would change me—and how deeply I’d connect with this community of women walking through the thick of it. In this solo season closer, I’m reflecting on the conversations that shaped me, the stories that cracked me open, and everything that’s happened behind the scenes—from careg...

This week, I’m joined by the incredible Ginni Saraswati —Founder & CEO of Ginni Media , award-winning journalist, and host of The Ginni Show . She’s built a thriving podcast production company, collaborated with some of the biggest voices in media, and helped countless others share their stories. But this episode? It’s about her story. In this deeply personal conversation, Ginni opens up about...

If you’re a parent, this episode is non-negotiable . Chris McKenna—founder of Protect Young Eyes and one of the nation’s leading experts on internet safety for kids—joins me for an honest, deeply hopeful conversation every caregiver needs to hear. We go straight into the hard stuff: – What kids are really up against online – Why government and tech laws are failing them – How pornography, predator...

What happens when the internet’s “No Excuse Mom” is diagnosed with stage four colon cancer at 42—while raising three boys and running a business? She fights. She transforms. And she finally lets go of everything she used to prove. In this raw, riveting episode of Not Young. Better. , I sit down with Maria Kang —viral fitness icon, nonprofit founder, cancer survivor, and truth-teller—to talk about...

She was on track to become a Navy pilot… Then a warship officer. Then a fashion photographer. Then an acupuncturist. Now? Christina J. Warren is one of the most magnetic and insightful voices helping high-achieving women understand their energy through human design —so they can stop forcing life and start flowing with it. In this episode, we talk about: What human design actually is (and why it’s...

At 63, Susan Kanoff is redefining what aging looks like—and feels like. From surviving divorce, cancer, and early trauma… to building a nationally recognized nonprofit, launching a viral fashion platform, and co-founding a support space for women living with cancer—Susan is the very definition of reinvention. In this episode, we talk about: What really helped her leave a toxic marriage and start o...

What if the unraveling you’re feeling isn’t a breakdown—but an invitation? In this soul-shifting episode, I sit down with Donna Winship , teacher, author of Living Fearless , and co-founder of Identity Exchange , to talk about one of the most important (and overlooked) challenges facing women in midlife: What happens to our identity when the roles we've lived in—mother, partner, career woman—begin...

If you’ve ever wondered why your kid melts down over the wrong color cup —or why your teen can’t remember to turn in their homework but can recite TikToks from two years ago—this episode is for you. Dr. Ann-Louise Lockhart is a nationally respected pediatric psychologist, parent coach, speaker, and author of the upcoming book Love the Teen You Have . She helps overwhelmed parents raise emotionally...

Beth Feraco ( @bethferacofitness ) has lived some lives: former alcoholic, binge eater, fashion designer, front-desk gym employee—and now? She’s a no-BS strength and nutrition coach helping thousands of women feel strong, clear-headed, and in control of their bodies. At 52, Beth is living proof that you don’t have to accept exhaustion, weight gain, or “falling apart” as part of midlife. In this ep...

In this episode of the Not Young. Better. podcast, I’m joined by the brilliant Nancy Levin : bestselling author, master coach, and the founder of Levin Life Coach Academy. Nancy walked away from a marriage and a high-powered career at Hay House to reclaim her voice—and now she’s helping thousands of women do the same. We talk about: What keeps women stuck in lives they’ve outgrown How to start tel...

What if weight loss didn’t have to mean cutting carbs, counting every calorie, or starting over every Monday? Today’s guest, Amanda Nighbert, RD , is here to show you a better way. A registered dietitian with over 20 years of clinical experience, Amanda is the creator of the wildly popular LEAN program (Living Energized and Nourished), which helps women in midlife lose weight in a way that’s actua...

If you've ever felt completely unprepared to parent a teenager—this conversation is your lifeline. In today’s episode, I’m joined by the one and only Dr. Siggie , a clinical psychologist, parenting educator, and founder of drsiggie.com , whose work has helped thousands of families navigate the hardest parts of raising children with more compassion, clarity, and connection. Dr. Siggie has a way...

What if the answer to burnout, brain fog, and hormone chaos isn’t less stress… but better stress? This week, I’m joined by Jeff Krasno —author of Good Stress , host of the top-rated podcast Commune , and co-founder of Commune , a revolutionary digital wellness platform that’s helped millions rethink how they live, heal, and grow. At 50, Jeff was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. Instead of giving in...

Today’s episode is one every woman needs to hear. 💥 I’m joined by the incredible Allison Tenney —former Division I athlete, collegiate soccer coach, strength and conditioning expert, and founder of The Den and Alpha strength programs for women. Allison’s journey from high-level athlete to business owner to midlife strength coach is raw, powerful, and deeply relatable. In this conversation, we dig...

This one is big. Because while we’re managing our own hormone chaos, parenting doesn’t hit pause. And if you’re like me, raising kids while navigating perimenopause — you know it takes everything you’ve got. Today’s guest is Greta Eskridge , author of “It’s Time to Talk to Your Kids About Porn” and host of The Greta Eskridge Podcast . She’s a mom of four, a truth-teller, and a fierce advocate for...