Episodes 38
Avg. Duration 20m
Activity Active
Apple Rating 5.0 (3)
Since Jun 2020
Latest Episode Mar 2026

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This podcast is for massage therapists — and for those serious about understanding stress and wellness. Hosted by Chelsea DeSouza, Licensed Massage Therapist, certified holistic health coach, and naturopathy-trained practitioner, the show offers real conversations about burnout, business, ethics, regulation, stress physiology, and sustainable self-care — elevating both the profession and the people it serves.

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S3E9 Setting boundaries as Massage Therapist and facing conflict head on.

Mar 24, 2026 16m

What does it actually mean to be well as a massage therapist, and why does it matter more than anything else in your practice?In this episode of Making Self-Care, Chelsea DeSouza dives into the…

S3E8 The Therapist Must Be Well First: A Message for Massage Therapists

Mar 17, 2026 31m

In this episode of Making Self-Care, Chelsea DeSouza-Nenno speaks directly to massage therapists about something that often gets overlooked in a profession built around caring for others: the health…

S3E7 Massage Therapy in the News and the Fascial System: Why Fascia Changes Everything

Mar 10, 2026 37m

Massage therapy has been in the headlines again, and unfortunately not always for the right reasons. In this episode of Making Self Care, I start by unpacking some of the latest news stories…

S3E6 The Epstein Files, Illicit Massage & The Reality of Being a Licensed Therapist

Mar 03, 2026 25m

Massage therapy is back in the headlines, and not for the reasons we would hope. In this episode, I discuss how the Epstein files have once again pulled the word “massage” into conversations about…

S3E5 Why I Stopped Trading Massage Therapy (And What It Taught Me About Boundaries)

Feb 24, 2026 18m

In this episode, I share a personal decision I made early in my massage therapy career: I stopped trading sessions with other therapists. Trading is common in our profession, and it’s not wrong —…

S3E4 Massage Therapy in the Headlines: WA Legislation, National Policy & Why I Don’t Take Insurance

Feb 17, 2026 8m

In this episode, I share what’s happening right now in massage therapy — nationwide and here in Washington State — from recent license suspensions tied to felony charges, to human trafficking…

S3E3 Social Media, AI & Professionalism in Massage Therapy: Why Human Touch Still Matters

Jan 19, 2026 28m

In this episode, I’m speaking directly to massage therapists about something that has been deeply bothering me: social media trends, provocative content in the massage space, and how it impacts the…

S3E2 Why Massage Therapists Quit: The Entrepreneur Mistake No One Talks About

Jan 12, 2026 30m

Why do so many massage therapists quit — marketing campaigns, new programs, social media, even entire business models?In this episode of Making Self Care, Chelsea DeSouza, Licensed Massage Therapist…

S3E1 Are We Showing Up for Our Profession? A Washington Massage Therapist Speaks

Jan 06, 2026 16m

I’ve been a Licensed Massage Therapist in Washington State for 10 years, and lately I’ve been asking myself — what’s missing in our profession?In this episode, I’m sharing my personal perspective on…

Trusting Your Gut: The Intersection of Health and Intuition

Jan 21, 2025 32m

Welcome back to Making Self-Care! I’m your host, Chelsea De Souza, and today we’re diving into a powerful connection between gut health and intuition. As women, we often say, “I just had a gut…

Reducing Stress and Lowering Cortisol Naturally

Nov 19, 2024 28m

Stress is inevitable, but chronic stress doesn’t have to control our lives. In this episode, I dive into what really happens when stress hits—from the hormones involved (hello, cortisol!) to the ways…

Cycle Syncing Secrets: Part 2

Oct 23, 2024 42m

keywords: cycle phases, work dynamics, decision fatigue, self-care, team collaboration, energy management, leadership, women empowerment, productivity, emotional intelligence Summary: In this…

S2E5 Cycle Syncing Secrets: How One CEO Transforms Team Dynamics

Sep 03, 2024 50m

In this conversation, Chelsea and Paige discuss the challenges that female CEOs face in taking care of themselves and balancing their work with different demographics. They highlight decision fatigue…

Self-Care for Women in Post Partum

Aug 22, 2024 1h 3m

Chelsea and Mclean emphasize the need for community and support, especially for mothers, and the importance of receiving help and nurturing oneself during the postpartum period. The role of a…

S2E3 Self-Care for Women with Dr. Chelsea Azarcon

Aug 13, 2024 28m

Summary In this conversation, I talk with Dr. Chelsea Azarcon or NaturallyDrChelsea on Ig, about self-care for women, focusing on both physical and emotional health. We emphasize the importance of…

S2E1 How Morning Pages Changed My Life Part 2

Aug 06, 2024 19m

5 Years Later Morning Pages are still a very important part of my existence. You can listen to part 1 HERE. If you struggle with anxiety, stress, or a tornado of thoughts this practice could be a…

S2E1 About Selfishly Selfish

Jul 30, 2024 14m

Welcome to Selfishly Selfish! Before you swipe right and roll your eyes listen in as I explain why being selfish can change your life. We have to prioritize ourselves, selfishly, so we can optimize…

S1E3 Mental Health and Your Period with Daisy Swanson

May 28, 2024 53m

Many women suffer emotional swings during their cycles and it brings up the questions of mental health. Partners, coworkers, family, friends and even ourselves may question the stability of our own…

S1E2 Random ways to support your health

May 21, 2024 55m

In this episode Koryn and I begin begin with finding the right bra... If you have a favorite brand or story please share it in the comments! How do we produce Collagen levels naturally? Fasting for…

Whats Your Menstrual Story

May 09, 2024 45m

Hi! I'm your host Chelsea and this is the First episode of our rebrand LUNA FLO! We are a collective of women who desire live healthy balanced lives AND perfect our periods naturally. I'm so happy…

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