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In this Quiet Confession, Chelsea reflects on a conversation with an old friend that led to a realization — Disney isn’t just a destination, it’s a feeling. It’s the space where “little me” exhales, where play and magic return, and where identity exists outside of Motherhood, partnership, and responsibility.
Through this story, Chelsea invites listeners to rediscover their version of “Disney” — the place, activity, or ritual that reconnects them to who they are underneath all the roles they play. Because joy isn’t selfish. It’s sacred.
✨ Key Takeaways
- Everyone has a version of “Disney” — something that reconnects them to who they truly are.
- Joy and rest don’t need to be earned or justified; they’re essential forms of self-care.
- Reconnecting with ourselves models wholeness and authenticity for our children.
- Small, intentional moments of self-kindness add up to deep personal restoration.
💬 Soundbites
- “It’s about the moment when you can drop everything you’ve been carrying and see yourself underneath all of it.”
- “Somewhere along the way, we were taught that joy had to be earned. But what if it’s not selfish? What if it’s sacred?”
- “When we reconnect with the parts of ourselves that existed before we became parents, we show our kids what wholeness looks like.”
- “Whatever your version of Disney is, I hope you find time for it this week.”
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Chelsea is a nonbinary, disabled/chronically ill stay-at-home parent. As a passionate advocate for those too often unheard, Chelsea is always eager to dive into honest and open conversations with other moms about the messy, challenging, and unexpected realities of parenthood. Chelsea hosts Quiet Connection: Postpartum Mental Health podcast and is a panel member on the Odd Moms On Call podcast.
Chelsea worked for 10 years in intensive-needs special Education and is still passionate about advocating for neurodiverse families. They also volunteer at a pediatric oncology camp as the planner & facilitator of their quarterly playgroup, serving the families of their youngest campers.
