In this episode of The Alchemy Podcast, host Doug Cartwright sits down with long-time friend Chelsea Baugh to explore curiosity, compassion, and the pivots that shape our lives. 

Chelsea opens up about raising a non-binary child, navigating adoption, pursuing her MBA at 40, and the intentional practices that sustain her marriage. Together, Doug and Chelsea discuss spirituality, respect, parenting, and how to find clarity even in the midst of life’s most difficult challenges.

Timestamps of Key Moments

00:00 – Intro: Welcoming Chelsea Baugh, long-time friend and seeker of wisdom

02:10 – Curiosity as a Strength: How Chelsea’s innate desire to go deep shaped her life and relationships

06:40 – Anatomy of Peace: Lessons on compassion, conflict, and living with a heart at peace

13:15 – Pivot Moments: Raising a non-binary child and choosing love over resistance

20:05 – Marriage Foundations: Communication, intimacy, and values that keep her relationship with Casey strong

27:42 – Navigating Conflict: Why repair and intentionality matter more than perfection

34:58 – The Quarterly Check-In: How she and Casey align on calendars, kids, and their relationship

40:30 – Entering Her 40s: Lessons from her 30s and hopes for the next decade

46:55 – Adoption Journey: From fertility struggles to the clarity that opened the door to adoption

54:18 – Spiritual Nudges: How Chelsea discerns divine guidance from her own thoughts

1:03:05 – MBA Challenges: Stepping into fear, finding her voice, and handling imposter syndrome

1:15:40 – Inner Tools: Doug shares practices for relaxing the body and accessing clarity

1:28:10 – Faith, Direction & Stewardship: Finding alignment through spirituality and intentional living

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