In this episode, I’m joined by Chelsea Leyland, a London-born DJ, cannabis and epilepsy activist, and co-founder of Looni, a menstrual health and wellness company on a mission to elevate the menstrual cycle and democratize body literacy. Chelsea and I discuss how her experience of chronic illnesses and the pursuit of healing have deeply shaped her life and how that has led her on a path of advocacy work. Chelsea’s determination to not give up, persist far beyond what doctors have told her is possible, and to actually do something about the injustices of the medical system is beyond incredible. Living with two chronic health conditions, epilepsy and endometriosis, has shaped Chelsea’s life, as she now understands it, for the better. After suffering for many years from misdiagnoses and strong prescription drugs meant to improve her condition but instead brought about others, she discovered cannabinoids. Certain strains of CBT and THC completely changed how her epilepsy was managed, and now she is pharmaceutical-free.Chelsea discusses how she used to share medical advice on social media but realized that sharing what worked for her may not work for others and that, ultimately, she did not have a medical background and shouldn’t give advice. This journey was included in a documentary she made called Sisters Interrupted, which primarily focuses on her sister Tamsin’s severe struggle with epilepsy. The documentary follows her family’s journey trying to secure cannabis-based treatments for Tasmin. The use of cannabinoids simultaneously began to improve Chelsea’s experience of endometriosis. After reaching the end of the line with medical help from doctors, she was forced to look outside the box and self-study, and she shares the wealth of healing modalities she turned to and learned from instead. This is the source of one of her biggest platforms, that women are often not correctly diagnosed with menstrual issues, and even if they are, they are not provided with the tools to heal.  Chelsea Leyland is a born and bred Londoner living in Brooklyn, NY. She has worked as a deejay for 10+ years alongside brands such as Chanel, Valentino, and Fendi, opening for acts such as Duran Duran and Diplo. Chelsea, who has a passion for wellness, is also the proud co-founder of Looni, a new menstrual health and wellness company on a mission to elevate the menstrual cycle and demystify hormonal health. Looni offers support through education and innovative, science-backed offerings. As an epilepsy, endometriosis, and plant medicine activist with a passion for building community and supporting others, Chelsea produced and was featured in the documentary Sisters Interrupted, which was recently accepted to the Raindance film festival in London. She has been invited to speak at the European Parliament and Cambridge University about her journey with epilepsy and medical cannabis.Rate, review, and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, or on your favorite podcast platform. Topics Covered:The importance of sharing our healing storiesMedical resistance to alternative treatments Lessons learned from living with endometriosisGuest Info: Chelsea’s