Not Young. Better.

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 how much of her inner life had been shaped by rules, obedience, and shame. About how disorienting it is to suddenly have to trust your own instincts — especially around the body, desire, and identity — without anyone telling you what’s “right.”Marcella also shares how midlife can bring questions that were never allowed space before. Not loud declarations or labels — just quiet realizations. Noticing what feels true. Noticing what doesn’t. And sitting with the discomfort of that long enough to let it teach you something.Perimenopause is part of this conversation too — not as a checklist of symptoms, but as a force that strips away coping mechanisms. When hormones shift, the ability to numb, perform, or push through disappears. And sometimes that’s when the truth finally surfaces.This episode is thoughtful, honest, very real.It’s not about fixing your life.It’s about listening to what’s already trying to get your attention.Connect with Marcella HillWebsite:https://marcellahill.com/Wake Her Up (Hormone Education + Provider Directory):https://wakeherup.co/Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/beingmarcellahill/?hl=enConnect with Chelsea / Not YoungPodcast: Not Young. Better.Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/not-young-better/id1761419300Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/notyoung/

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… everything shifted.What unfolded was informative, grounding, wholesome, and genuinely transformative.Not just about sex and pleasure — but about the way so many women move through the world:• giving everything to everyone else• living from the neck up• overriding our needs for years• disconnecting from our bodies• forgetting what pleasure even feels like — inside and outside the bedroomKat explains why this happens, what it does to our nervous systems, and how pleasure — in the smallest daily moments — can actually bring us back to ourselves in midlife.We talk about motherhood, resentment, desire, boundaries, shame, perimenopause, and the quiet ways women betray themselves without even realizing it.It’s validating.It’s freeing.It’s perspective-shifting in the best way.I think you will feel deeply seen in this conversation.Connect with Kat:InstagramWebsiteConnect with Chelsea:InstagramConnect with Not Young:InstagramWebsite

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 marriage after loss, parenting surviving children, rebuilding faith, and the radical idea that grief is simply love in another form.Together, we explore the stigma around suicide, how to start honest conversations with teens, and the practical steps every parent should know.This is an episode for anyone who has walked through grief, loves someone who is grieving, or wants to understand how to show up with compassion and courage. Connect with Lily HEREConnect with Chelsea HEREConnect with Not Young HEREIf you’d like early access to restock updates for The Baseline, you can sign up for the waitlist at notyoung.com.

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 your workouts with your cycle. Kayla also shares her daily detox habits, stress-lowering routines, and the at-home tests she believes every woman should know about.We also talk AMH testing, and what women can do in their 30s and 40s to support hormones, energy, and long-term health.This episode is packed with practical, research-backed tools for any woman wanting to feel clearer, calmer, stronger, and more like herself. Enjoy!To connect with Kayla on Instagram, click HERE.To check out Kayla’s website, click HERE.To listen to Kayla’s podcast, Longevity Optimization, click HERE.To connect with Chelsea on Instagram, click HERE.To connect with Not Young on Instagram, click HERE.To learn more about Arrae, click HERE. 

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 ahead: women talking about longevity, grief, intimacy, healing, and the stories that shape us in midlife.It’s real, heartfelt, and a reminder that deep work — in motherhood, business, and life — matters.Listen if:You’ve been craving honest midlife conversations that don’t sugarcoat anythingYou’re trying to balance family, identity, and purposeYou need a little reminder that it’s okay to care deeply about what you’re buildingWelcome to Season 2 of the Not Young. Better. Podcast.