The Sleepless Sessions
The Sleepless Sessions
Donald MacLellan
#2: Chelsie Cahoon, The Sober Raver and Founder of Music Is The Drug
1 hour 7 minutes Posted May 4, 2021 at 4:00 am.
"We only have on life, why not put everything into it?" - Chelsie CahoonWelcome to Episode Two of The Sleepless Sessions, and for returning listeners, welcome back! On this podcast we explore the lives of those pursuing their passions, dreams, and living unconventional lifestyles.Thank you for listening to this episode with Chelsie Cahoon; we'd love to hear your thoughts on this episode, and links to connect with us are below, as well as time stamps for various topics we discuss. On this episode we explore sobriety, entrepreneurship, traveling, modeling, music and more!On this episode, we talk about substances, and want to go on the record to say that I don't recommend the use of substances, and want to promote safety, and education around harm reductionPlease like, follow, and subscribe for to stay updated with new episodes and more!  Thanks again for tuning in, and I hope you have a fantastic day! -DonaldLinks to connect with and view Sleepless Sessions contentFacebook Instagram All Podcast LinksMore Coming SoonLinks to connect with and view Chelsie’s contentWebsite InstagramMITD Instagram FacebookRave Sober Group YoutubeTikTokAddiction, Substance Use, and Mental Health SourcesSAMHSA National Hotline https://www.findtreatment.gov/Brook Retreat https://brookretreat.org/ Addiction Center https://www.addictioncenter.com/Mental Health Source https://www.mentalhealth.gov/ National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (800)-273-8255Time Stamps
- Introduction
- Start of episode
- Chelsie's origin of the name 'Sober Raver'
- Being offered substances, do you have urges/temptations?
- Thoughts on substance research for medical use
- Depression and anxiety, medication and alternatives, the power of music
- Creating the brand 'Music Is The Drug', studying fashion merchandising
- What impact do you plan to make with your brand, and for the sober community? Straight edge
- Thoughts on creating a non-judgmental atmosphere
- Warped tour, what impact has it made on you? Vending at events and festivals
- Artist impacts on Chelsie
- Chelsie on meeting Illenium
- Chelsie on making music, EP coming soon
- Work life balance as an entrepreneur, motivation, obstacles, future plans
- Chelsie on starting a podcast
- Impact of Covid on Chelsie's brand, traveling, and modeling, and her experience having Covid
- Dating while sober, healthy and toxic relationships, and having partners that are sober and not
- What would you say to those struggling during a time of isolation with substance use, addictions, and recovery?
- When did you know you found your passion? Becoming vocal about sobriety, music therapy
- What does the word passion mean to you?
- Best ways to connect with Chelsie
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"We only have on life, why not put everything into it?" - Chelsie CahoonWelcome to Episode Two of The Sleepless Sessions, and for returning listeners, welcome back! On this podcast we explore the lives of those pursuing their passions, dreams, and living unconventional lifestyles.Thank you for listening to this episode with Chelsie Cahoon; we'd love to hear your thoughts on this episode, and links to connect with us are below, as well as time stamps for various topics we discuss. On this episode we explore sobriety, entrepreneurship, traveling, modeling, music and more!On this episode, we talk about substances, and want to go on the record to say that I don't recommend the use of substances, and want to promote safety, and education around harm reductionPlease like, follow, and subscribe for to stay updated with new episodes and more!  Thanks again for tuning in, and I hope you have a fantastic day! -DonaldLinks to connect with and view Sleepless Sessions contentFacebook Instagram All Podcast LinksMore Coming SoonLinks to connect with and view Chelsie’s contentWebsite InstagramMITD Instagram FacebookRave Sober Group YoutubeTikTokAddiction, Substance Use, and Mental Health SourcesSAMHSA National Hotline https://www.findtreatment.gov/Brook Retreat https://brookretreat.org/ Addiction Center https://www.addictioncenter.com/Mental Health Source https://www.mentalhealth.gov/ National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (800)-273-8255Time Stamps(0:00) - Introduction(1:40) - Start of episode(2:05) - Chelsie's origin of the name 'Sober Raver'(4:27) - Being offered substances, do you have urges/temptations?(6:50) - Thoughts on substance research for medical use(8:30) - Depression and anxiety, medication and alternatives, the power of music(11:06) - Creating the brand 'Music Is The Drug', studying fashion merchandising(15:43) - What impact do you plan to make with your brand, and for the sober community? Straight edge (19:45) - Thoughts on creating a non-judgmental atmosphere(23:09) - Warped tour, what impact has it made on you? Vending at events and festivals(28:57) - Artist impacts on Chelsie(30:44) - Chelsie on meeting Illenium(32:49) - Chelsie on making music, EP coming soon(35:38) - Work life balance as an entrepreneur, motivation, obstacles, future plans (40:10) - Chelsie on starting a podcast (42:38) - Impact of Covid on Chelsie's brand, traveling, and modeling, and her experience having Covid(52:02) - Dating while sober, healthy and toxic relationships, and having partners that are sober and not(54:49) - What would you say to those struggling during a time of isolation with substance use, addictions, and recovery? (58:59) - When did you know you found your passion? Becoming vocal about sobriety, music therapy(1:03:41) - What does the word passion mean to you?(1:06:00) - Best ways to connect with Chelsie(1:07:00) - Outro