Chelsi Wood shares her journey from fitness to bodybuilding and how her body revealed deeper struggles with food, identity, and health. Joined by Dr. Vohn Watts, they explore the powerful connection between gut health, hormones, and emotional wellness — and why listening to your body may be the key to healing.

00:00 – 03:30 | Introduction & Chelsea’s background — family, early life, cosmetology, transition into fitness.
03:30 – 09:30 | Early group fitness journey, certifications, and athletic background (softball, cheer, gymnastics).
09:30 – 14:30 | Water skiing upbringing, competitive environment, discipline, and connection with her dad.
14:30 – 21:00 | Transition into bodybuilding — inspiration, coaching with Dan, insecurities about her legs, and redefining body image.
21:00 – 27:30 | Food struggles, binge eating, hypnotherapy, reverse dieting challenges, and using bodybuilding as discipline.
27:30 – 34:30 | Personal struggles during bodybuilding prep — family tragedies, marriage strain, and coping through the gym.
34:30 – 42:00 | Body dysmorphia, self-perception vs. outside perception, and lessons learned from bodybuilding extremes.
42:00 – 55:00 | Health challenges — thyroid issues, libido loss, Hashimoto’s diagnosis, gut health, and the role of hormones.
55:00 – 1:07:00 | Functional medicine insights — microbiome, probiotics, autoimmune conditions, diet, and genetics.
1:07:00 – 1:18:30 | Emotional trauma, stress, and how it impacts gut health and the body; supplements and lifestyle changes.
1:18:30 – 1:20:55 | Closing — empowering women to take control of their health, preview of next episode.

On the show, Dr. Vohn Watts, a chiropractor and founder of Foundational Wellness, shares his insights on how the body functions as a whole system, along with the principles he uses to help people get on the path to better health.

Please remember, the information shared on this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only. It is not intended to replace medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Every person is unique, and your health decisions should always be made in consultation with a qualified health care professional who knows your individual circumstances. Neither Doctor Watts nor this podcast is responsible for any actions you choose to take based on these discussions in these episodes.