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
93 episodes
5 Habits of the Top 1% Women
Hello beautiful people! Big goals don’t require burnout.In this episode, I’m breaking down 5 game-changing steps to achieve your goals in 2026, without sacrificing your peace, energy, or self-worth. We’re talking soft ambition: how to stay ...
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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31:47
Welcome to Season 3!!!
Hello beautiful people! Season 3 of Chill Out is all about soft ambition, grounded growth, and becoming the version of yourself you’ve been inching toward quietly. This season, we’re slowing down, getting intentional, and having honest conversa...
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Season 3
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2:05
night out at playtopia (storytime)
Hello beautiful people! This week, I’m wrapping up the year and season 2 with some honest end-of-year thoughts, a little reflection, and a couple chaotic storytimes. We’re talking about my night out at an indie arts expo that felt like stepping...
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Season 2
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Episode 25
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19:09
i deleted instagram for 2 months. here’s what actually happened
Hello beautiful people! I want to get real with you about an experiment I tried this year, something that changed how I live my life, think, and spend my time. How dramatic am I right now lol, but honestly it did. i hope you enjoy. i love you. ...
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Season 2
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Episode 24
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20:53
my failed acting career
Hello beautiful people! my dream in life was to become an actress. i chased acting, dreamed big while figuring out who I was. spoiler: it didn’t go as planned. but giving up on acting didn’t mean giving up on creativity, it led me to everything...
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Season 2
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Episode 23
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30:32
cool girls have boundaries
Hello beautiful people! if you’ve been giving too much of your energy to everyone and everything around you, this one’s your wake-up call. We’re diving into what it actually means to focus on yourself without going full hermit mode. boundaries,...
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Season 2
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Episode 22
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28:36
the parallel between skating and life (life-changing stuff)
Hello beautiful people! So, I’ve recently fallen down this rabbit hole of watching skate videos again, like, actual full-on Nyjah Huston clips, and it made me think… skating might just be the best metaphor for life. Falling, failing, trying aga...
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Season 2
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Episode 21
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22:10
when motivation disappears (and you actually have to rely on yourself)
Hello beautiful people! What happens when that little voice that used to say “let’s go!” suddenly goes silent? In this episode, I get real about the moments when motivation fades, when you’re tired, uninspired, and questioning if you even care ...
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Season 2
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Episode 20
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20:24
the #1 thing that made me not overthink
Hello beautiful people! i’ve always been the type of person whose brain never shuts up. like, ever. overthinking literally everything, what i said, what i didn’t say, what i’ll do tomorrow, why my hair looks weird, you name it. but recently, i ...
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Season 2
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Episode 19
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21:09
love is wild
Hello beautiful people! Here are nine messy, complicated, intense, beautiful, heartbreaking lessons I’ve learned about love. And honestly? I probably need like ten more cups of coffee just to process it all. i hope you enjoy. i love you. have a...
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Season 2
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Episode 18
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24:12
our obsession with appearance and plastic surgery
Hello beautiful people! This episode isn’t going to be me ranting about how messed up beauty standards are, because we already know that. But are you going to let that control how you view yourself? Or are you going to decide for yourself what ...
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Season 2
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Episode 17
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18:22
the trip that changed my entire perspective
Hello beautiful people! This episode is your reminder to slow down. I share a little life update from my recent trip to the farm, and how it unexpectedly helped regulate my nervous system, quiet my mind, and bring me back to the present. If you...
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Season 2
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Episode 16
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19:02
meet the mind behind the agency driving 8-figure ecom growth, a talk w nate bendavid
Hello beautiful people! This episode I chat with Nate Bendavid - Founder of Savio Agency. From NYC real estate to running a remote creative agency, Nate’s story is all about reinvention. We chat about trusting your gut, taking risks, and buildi...
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Season 2
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Episode 15
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30:26
unlearning perfectionism in wellness with kelsy keenan (founder of obsidian organic)
Hello beautiful people! Navigating wellness in a world full of trends, comparison, and unrealistic expectations can be exhausting. So if you’ve been feeling behind in your ‘healing era,’ or like wellness just isn’t for you, this is your reminde...
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Season 2
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Episode 14
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36:57
female orgasms + the male gaze
Hello beautiful people! It’s a weird kind of spiral. One minute you’re getting dressed, the next you’re wondering who you’re actually getting dressed for.And if you’re like me, someone who genuinely enjoys fashion and expression, it can be ...
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Season 2
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Episode 13
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30:33
how to keep your sh*t together (advice session)
Hello beautiful people! Some days it takes everything in you, to just get out of bed. This episode is for those moments, how to keep showing up, even when it’s hard. You’re not alone. If you’ve been waking up lately and just feeling… off, this ...
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Season 2
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Episode 12
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25:57
emotionally available? hot.
Hello beautiful people! Okay, so I’ve been thinking a lot about the kind of partner I actually want. And weirdly enough, it’s not the guy everyone always says you should go for. In this episode, I’m diving into something that’s been on my mind ...
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Season 2
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Episode 11
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21:47
i was so nervous to post this one (but here we go)
Hello beautiful people! So I was pretty nervous to record this episode and I didn't want to post it (but yolo), because it's honest, and vulnerable and scary, and I'm probably going to try add humor in it because that's literally my coping mech...
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Season 2
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Episode 10
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32:57
why you should journal in 2025 (write it down babe!)
Hello beautiful people! Feel like your brain has 47 tabs open? Same. In this episode, we’re talking about the power of journaling in 2025, why it’s not just for your 13-year-old self and how writing things down can actually help you he...
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Season 2
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Episode 9
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24:04
i dm'd paul wesley!
Hello beautiful people! Sometimes the most powerful thing you can do is take action, even when it makes absolutely no sense. Even when your inner critic is screaming, Who do you think you are? Even when logic says, This is insane.<...
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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31:24
the whole work/life balance thing is total bs
Hello beautiful people! The whole “work-life balance” thing is a myth. It’s not about splitting your time perfectly between work and play, it’s about being honest with yourself about what you want. i hope you enjoy. i love you. have an amazing ...
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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35:13
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