Hi, I've missed you all! This episode is a shorty saying hello and telling you what I've been up to. I'm letting you know what's to come and also talking a little bit about my thoughts around being recovered from disordered eating compared to actively having an eating disorder. To watch the podcast with subtitles: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/chelsea-willett WEBSITE: https://thisishardtosay.me/ SUPPORT THIS PROJECT: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ChelseaWillett INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/this.is.hard.to.say/ EMAIL ME: [email protected] --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/chelsea-willett/support

In this episode, my friend Patrick and I continue our conversation but this time our focus is art. We discuss the questions people ask artists, what flow state is, how to achieve it and more. We realize that being an artist is being an enigma. Part 1 is our conversation around food and our relationship with it, I highly recommend listening to that first. I record this podcast at Patrick's workshop so there isn't a better first person to have on this podcast. To watch this podcast (I regret to say that I could not get my subtitles to work for this video, deeply sorry to all about this!) : ⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmJG0r1NJIFfct8di9NbgvQ WEBSITE: ⁠https://thisishardtosay.me/⁠ SUPPORT THIS PROJECT: ⁠https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ChelseaWillett⁠ INSTAGRAM: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/this.is.hard.to.say/⁠ Learn more about Patrick here: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/miscworkshop/⁠ ⁠http://www.patrickmelroy.com/https://miscworkshop.com/⁠ ⁠https://miscworkshop.com/ We mentioned Yayoi Kusama and her installations: http://yayoi-kusama.jp/e/information/ We also mentioned Ai Weiwei's Porcelain Sunflower Seed exhibit "Kui Hua Zi": https://www.tate.org.uk/art/artworks/ai-sunflower-seeds-t13408 https://youtu.be/PueYywpkJW8 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/chelsea-willett/support

In this episode my friend Patrick Melroy of Miscellaneous Workshop joins me to talk about how culture, poverty and growing up in the 80s affected his relationship to food. We also talk about what it's like to be the father of a little girl and the choices we make for our own well being and self care. In part 2 we will be talking about art, flow state and more! I record this podcast at Patrick's workshop so there isn't a better first person to have on this podcast. To watch this podcast with captions: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmJG0r1NJIFfct8di9NbgvQ WEBSITE: https://thisishardtosay.me/ SUPPORT THIS PROJECT: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ChelseaWillett INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/this.is.hard.to.say/ Learn more about Patrick here: https://www.instagram.com/miscworkshop/ http://www.patrickmelroy.com/https://miscworkshop.com/ https://miscworkshop.com/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/chelsea-willett/support

In this episode I discuss how I'm doing now post Eating Disorder Recovery. I talk about the tools I use, my continued struggles and who I still go to for support. Eating disorders are so complex and a mental illness, so it's crucial to be honest with myself as I continue forward. After having an eating disorder for 27 years, 3 years post recovery is not a long time. To view this podcast with captions: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmJG0r1NJIFfct8di9NbgvQ WEBSITE: https://thisishardtosay.me/ SUPPORT THIS PROJECT: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ChelseaWillett INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/this.is.hard.to.say/ Other resources and mentions: My Eating Disorder Coach Chloe: https://www.instagram.com/flowwithchlo/ My Nutritionist: https://www.synergynutritionandwellness.com/ This podcast wouldn't be here if it weren't for Miscellaneous Workshop in Santa Barbara, CA: https://www.instagram.com/miscworkshop/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/chelsea-willett/support

In this episode I share childhood trauma that really started my Eating Disorder and then how different situations fed it as I grew. It sadly, all began with my mom and the passing of my dad. It all began with being punished for food and then thinking I couldn't trust food or my body. Disclaimer: This is a personal collection of research, experiences and events. This project should not be considered therapy, medical care or medical advice. This episode contains trauma. ..::.. View this episode on YouTube with captions: https://www.youtube.com/@ThisIsHardToSay WEBSITE: https://thisishardtosay.me/ & https://www.chelseawillettdesigns.com/ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/this.is.hard.to.say/ & https://www.instagram.com/chelseawillett_designs/ SUPPORT THIS PROJECT: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ChelseaWillett MY NUTRITIONIST: https://www.synergynutritionandwellness.com/ MY ED COACH: https://www.instagram.com/flowwithchlo/ RESOURCES: https://thisishardtosay.me/resources --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/chelsea-willett/support

In this episode I share the birth story of This Is Hard To Say. It all began with my life long battle with disordered eating ending with me on my death bed in the hospital. This podcast and project is not for the faint of heart as I cover heavy stories and topics. Join me as I navigate the vulnerabilities of what it means to share. ..::.. WEBSITE: https://thisishardtosay.me/ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/this.is.hard.to.say/ https://www.instagram.com/chelseawillett_designs/ SUPPORT THIS PROJECT / TIP ME: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ChelseaWillett FLOW WITH CHLOE - My Recovery Coach: https://www.instagram.com/flowwithchlo/ RESOURCES: https://thisishardtosay.me/resources --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/chelsea-willett/support