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Courage Session with Chelsea - When Silence Felt Safer Than Sound: Finding Voice After Trauma

June 04, 2025

TW: This episode has conversation of sensitive topics including SA.

In this episode of the Moxie Musings podcast, Chelsea Edwardson shares her remarkable journey from a high school dropout to a master's degree holder in ethnomusicology.

She discusses her childhood experiences with music, the impact of trauma on her identity, and the importance of creating safe spaces for self-expression.

Chelsea emphasises the role of grief in healing and the courage it takes to listen to one's inner voice. Her current work involves helping others find their voice and creativity through community groups and workshops, all while navigating her own healing journey as a mother.

website: www.chelseaedwardson.com
IG: instagram.com/chelseaedwardson

Chelsea's hype song - "Jupiter's Storm"... I think you'll like it!! https://open.spotify.com/track/1Em74jIfaoV2RFCB3R6dUl?si=2cf4f9b06c604ab3

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Chelsea Edwardson's Journey
04:28 The Early Years: Music and Childhood Trauma
10:24 Navigating Fame and Personal Trauma
14:23 The Impact of Abuse on Creative Expression
19:02 Rebellion and Identity in Adolescence
24:14 A Turning Point: Leaving an Abusive Relationship
31:11 Rediscovering Music and Healing Through Voice
34:05 The Body's Response to Trauma
39:50 Courage and Self-Discovery
43:44 Navigating Grief
48:57 Finding Home in Music
56:35 Understanding Ethnomusicology
59:54 Creative Entrepreneurship and Community Building
01:05:47 Healing Through Music and Parenting
01:09:47 Legacy of Listening and Bravery
01:11:56 New Chapter