
chill out with kelly ward
hii i'm kells. i share my unfiltered thoughts on life, relationships, mental health, and everything in between.
your go-to spot to relax, chill, and unwind. every sunday
i hope you become empowered to be yourself and become the best version of who you’re meant to be. i started this podcast as a way to find the positive in challenges, and i hope to offer inspiring conversations and insights to help you turn setbacks into stepping stones.
chill out with me and embrace growth, chase your dreams, and realize that the world is yours for the taking.
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Episodes
73 episodes
wild nights in cape town, a talk with skye rhode
Hello beautiful people! In this episode, I have a very special guest, one of my good friends, Skye! He is honestly such a vibe, and we chat about our friendship, wild nights and dating disasters. Let's ALL be friends? i hope you enjoy. i love y...
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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42:21

i'm never getting married
Hello beautiful people! I've been saying “I'm never getting married” a lot lately.Half as a joke. Half because i actually believe it. Your partner should be your best friend. Period. Let's unpack this. i hope you enjoy. i love you. have an ...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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21:23

let's talk about emotionally unavailable men
Hello beautiful people! I was crying on the bathroom floor listening to Charli XCX and I swear it changed my life. Breakdowns are sometimes just the beginning of a breakthrough. Let's talk about emotionally unavailable men. i hope you enjoy. i ...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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20:03

breaking up with my old self (bye bye lol)
Hello beautiful people! This episode hits different because it’s about change. And change is messy. it’s uncomfortable. it’s that feeling of ‘what the hell am I doing?’ mixed with ‘I know this is leading somewhere good.’ And that’s...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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18:55

ah, i wanna go all night storytime (how to get him off your mind)
Hello beautiful people! Are you still thinking about him? I've been there. let me share my heartbreak story and the real, messy way I finally moved on. i hope you enjoy. i love you. have an amazing day. follow your dreams. etc etc ...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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23:02

baby, i’m at the greenlight but i can’t let go (my breakup story)
Hello beautiful people! Letting go is messy, and no, I’m not over it yet, but I’m getting there. In this episode, I get real about the struggle of moving on, why holding on only hurts more, and the hard but necessary steps to finally rele...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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22:33

yapping about ocd, intrusive thoughts + how i deal with it
Hello beautiful people! If you’ve ever felt trapped in your own mind, this one’s for you. In this episode I talk about my life with ocd, the myths around ocd and realistic ways to deal with ocd and anxiety. i hope you enjoy. i love you. have an...
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16:26

quit your sh*t, let go of bad habits
Hello beautiful people! So, we all do this thing where we say ‘someday’ I’ll start that business, get in shape, quit my toxic job, stop texting my ex… (awkward pause) Okay, that one might be personal. But seriously, this whole ‘someday’ mindset...
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12:40

babe. olives on pizza slaps. let friendships fizzle out. move on, unpopular opinions
Hello beautiful people! i wanted to do something different, i was also keen to do an episode where you can kind of get to know me better, because the podcast is new to youtube, and in case anyone new has come across the channel, I sort of want ...
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15:17

fake people? cut. them. off. PART 2
Hello beautiful people! Ughh dealing with fake people. It's literally not that hard to be a decent person. Let’s talk about handling fake people with grace, setting boundaries without the drama, and keeping your vibe unbothered and untouchable....
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10:07

don't beg for love (the attachment theory, explained)
Hello beautiful people! It's Valentines (yay...not) lol. We’re not begging for love in 2025. This episode dives into attachment styles and why you keep texting back when you shouldn’t. It’s science, babe. i hope you enjoy. i love you. ...
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16:14

in's and out's of 2025 (better late than never lol)
hello beautiful people! i know i'm late to the party haha but better late than never, right? in this episode, i chat about the in's and out's for 2025. i hope you enjoy. i love you. have an amazing day. follow your dreams. etc etc ...
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17:15

first love storytime (healing and being comfortable alone)
Hello beautiful people! Life is messy, fun, chaotic, imperfect and awesome. As I reflect on my twenties, I think back to moments that made it so special and amazing, and that was falling in love for the first time (I know...laaaame haha) but in...
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16:14

how to let go of the insecure girlie syndrome
Hello beautiful people! i've become so hyper aware about the conversation about mental health on the internet. so in this episode, I want to talk about the negative aspects of consuming the internet and also how deleting tiktok and removing it ...
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19:15

realistic habits to chill and de-stress… because life’s a lot
Hello beautiful people! I know life’s been a bit chaotic lately, and it’s easy to feel like you're constantly juggling a million things at once - work, social media, life’s expectations, and let’s not forget about the never-ending to-do lists. ...
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16:00

14 (realistic) habits that improve my productivity to work on my dreams
Hello beautiful people! in this episode, i share the 14 habits that improve my productivity to work on my goals. some days you aren't going to be motivated or feel productive, so you need realistic habits that will help you to keep going. i hop...
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15:03

deinfluencing you as a normal 29 year old (your life doesn't suck)
Hello beautiful people! In this episode, i chat about how i went from feeling behind in life, chasing perfection, feeling like an outsider, having an eating disorder, and poor financial literacy to overcoming these destructive habits and loving...
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20:39

the *major* problem with clothing overconsumption + fast fashion
Hello beautiful people! This is the last episode for 2024! Its been quite a year, and I wish you all an amazing holiday season and new year. In this week's episode, I wanted to dedicate an episode to my conscious girlies or for anyone who seeks...
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Season 3
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11:25

how i FINALLY learned to LOVE EXERCISE + be consistent (on my own terms)
Hello beautiful people! My body image issues probably started when I was like 10. I would compare myself to the girls at school or girls that I would see on tv and then the comments you hear from people would diminish my self esteem so much. In...
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Season 3
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15:27

depression, parties, navigating friendships, hookup culture (with Demi B)
Hello beautiful people! Guess who is baaack? My favourite girlie Demi (yay). In this week's episode, we chat about our own personal mental health struggles, party stories, navigating friendships and our opinion on hookup culture in Cape Town. L...
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48:07

how to (really) get ahead of 99% of people
Hello beautiful people! It's almost 2025, how crazy. Everyone is talking about the Winter arc, (which is pretty viral) but because it's almost Summer where I'm at, I thought let me mix things up. The concept is basically about saying - screw Ne...
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Season 3
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13:30

how i deal with dissociating and anxiety
Hello beautiful people! This year for me has come with a lot of good things but at the same time also a few negative things, and I find myself dissociating at times in order to deal with certain tough experiences. I wanted to talk about anxiety...
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Season 3
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13:31

the reality of starting a business in your twenties
Hello beautiful people! In this week's episode I'm going to be talking about (The Ward Method) which is my business, as well as my business life and the lessons I've learned along the way. This is something I've touched on before, but I don't r...
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Season 3
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19:55

hot girl summer routine (how to make time to slow down and enjoy summer)
Hello beautiful people! For me, summer is my absolute favourite, I'm an Aquarius so I love the ocean, love the sunshine and love the good vibes, and this year I'm dedicated to having a good summer. Summer is usually associated with beach days, ...
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Season 3
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8:31

how to get over someone that meant so much to you (advice session)
Hello beautiful people! So how do you get over someone that meant so much to you? In this week's episode, I chat about realistic ways to start moving on. i hope you enjoy. i love you. have an amazing day. follow your dreams. etc etc
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Season 3
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11:41
