Still deep in the midst of this hot mess phase, I enrolled in a massage therapy program on a whim. I was desperate to find some sort of path in the world so I figured I’d give something, anything a shot. Lucky for me, it was the best decision I ever made. And it effectively changed the trajectory of my entire life.
After graduating, I moved to Steamboat Springs, Colorado. Shortly after, my boyfriend (now husband) was diagnosed with cancer at the age of 23. Lucky for us, it was short lived and he’s been cancer free ever since. But that experience lit a fire under my ass to dive deep into the world of wellness. I watched every food documentary under the sun, read books, listened to podcasts, taught myself to cook, tested out tons of different diet paradigms, and eventually ended up getting my health coaching certification.
What I thought was going to be a program all about food and holistic medicine turned out to be a crash course on discovering and dealing with my own bullshit, A.K.A subconscious programming and habit change. This was the first time I started to take an unfiltered look at my own toxic patterns and was given the tools to actually start changing them. And I spent the next 10 years unraveling those deep rooted patterns through brutal self awareness, a lot of trial and error, and learning to let go of versions of myself that no longer serve me. A task that’s much easier said than done, but I wouldn’t trade it for the world. The woman I am now is unrecognizable from the woman I was 15 years ago and I am so damn proud of her.
Was it easy? No. I had to face the darkest parts of myself where I carried the deepest shame. Was it worth it? Yes. Because facing my shame is the way I was finally able to break free from it. And that gave me a sense of freedom I never knew was possible. I started to actually experience life instead of numbing it out with substances and quick dopamine hits. And for the first time, I became excited about discovering who I am and what I want to do while I’m here on this earthly realm.
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I discovered a deep love for REAL food and cooking
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I reconnected to my childhood passion for dance
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I created real connections instead of surface-y, booze induced friendships
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I healed my relationship to alcohol and finally released it from my life
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I fell in love with spirituality and exploring this wild, wonderful universe
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I learned to romanticize life and be grateful for the small things
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I developed a true sense of self love and self worth
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I became a woman who lives life with intention
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I became the BOSS of myself, my health, and my whole damn life!
This is where things really changed for me in a way I never expected.
So, here's the T...
In short, I’m a former professional party girl turned self development junkie and passionate home cook. I spent the majority of my adolescence and early adulthood battling insecurities around my weight, self worth, and self love. I knew nothing about food, cooking, wellness or what it meant to truly take care of myself in any sort of tangible way.
In high school, as a way to cope with my insecurities and attempt to “feel cool,” I immersed myself in the identity of a party girl and developed what I now know was a very toxic relationship to alcohol. This led to my first attempt in college being a massive flop as I was more focused on cheap vodka and cigarettes. After being kicked out, I spent the next few years with no direction and continuing the booze and nicotine binge.
From Booze Bag to
BOSS Life
Overall, an intentional living enthusiast and multi-passionate, creative entrepreneur. A long title, yes, but I love too much in this life and refuse to pigeon-hole myself into just one thing. Is it a little crazy? Maybe, but to me that’s what being a BOSS is all about.
And no story is quite as good without a hero’s journey, right?
So let me tell you that I have not always lived the boss life. Quite the opposite to be honest. It’s taken many years and messy life lessons to feel confident claiming those titles and embracing the fullness of who I am.
Hello, Beautiful Humans!
I’m Chelsea Beers.
aka
Meal Prep BOSS
Badass Bodyworker
Tap Dancer
Spirit Junkie
