Kelsey Heitzman, a successful model in LA, shares how she balances a successful career with mental health challenges. She opens up about feeling exhausted and leaving the consulting world to be a model, only to feel even more pressure of maintaining a perfect image: Is the cost of success in this industry to have an eating disorder? Why does everyone just think that's normal?!
Whats the thing that keeps you believing “it’s gotten you this far” but is actually toxic to your mental health? Do we collectively suffer from this? LMK on socials if this episode is relatable!! Did the solutions her therapist provide inspire you, too?
About the episode: Kelsey Heitzman, a successful model in LA, talks about balancing her success with mental health issues. She opens up about feeling exhausted and leaving the consulting world to be a model, only to feel even more pressure to maintain a perfect image: Is the cost of success in this industry to have an eating disorder? Why does everyone just think that's normal?! We talk about reinventing yourself—how families responds, going to therapy, and why blending the masculine and feminine allow her to express her most authentic, creative, and successful self.
Chapters:
00:30 Tarot card pull: "What Era of Life Are You In, Kelsey?"
01:40 Embracing Confidence and Unapologetic Self-Expression
02:34 Navigating Femininity in Male-Dominated Spaces
05:24 Why Kelsey Left Consulting For Modeling
07:18 The Impact of Career Choices on Family Relationships
12:38 Building a New Support System in LA
16:33 Leveraging Your Authenticity in Toxic Industries
21:34 Mental Health and the Pressure of Perfection in Modeling
23:08 Is Healing From Eating Disorder Mean Sacrificing Success As A Model?
23:27 Group Therapy and Seeking Help
26:26 Healing To Balance: Work, Creativity, and Self-Care
28:39 The Virgo Way To Heal For A Sense Of Control and Productivity
31:00 Reflecting on The Journaling Prompt About “Ways to Connect To Inspiration & Creativity”
34:27 New Ways To Inspire Yourself When Everything’s Been Said + Done On Socials
38:26 Rapid Fire Questions: Fear vs Intuition, Lessons From Anxiety, Morning Routines vs Evening Routines
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