Starting Without Expectations: The Raw Beginning of Deeper Than Skin
Release Date: 09/01/2025
Deeper Than Skin
In this episode of Deeper Than Skin, I’m joined by Shelsea Sanchez — mother, entrepreneur, and heart-led space holder — for a conversation that touched my soul deeply. Shelsea shares her family’s journey through a high-risk twin pregnancy, emergency surgery, premature birth, months in the NICU, and the ongoing path of caring for a child with complex medical needs. What unfolds is a story of faith in the unknown, listening to intuition, navigating grief, and discovering what becomes possible when community comes together. In this episode, we explore: Motherhood as initiation and...
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Welcome to the very first episode of Deeper Than Skin. My name is Elayne, and I’m your host. This podcast has been on my heart for years, but fear, resistance, and perfectionism held me back. Today, I show up exactly as I am — raw, imperfect, and ready. In this episode, I share: The vulnerable backstory of how this podcast came to life Why launching without expectations feels most nourishing How to turn frustration and triggering moments into creative fuel What Deeper Than Skin will explore: beauty, wellness, spirituality, entrepreneurship, and the deeper layers of life If you’ve ever...
info_outlineWelcome to the very first episode of Deeper Than Skin. My name is Elayne, and I’m your host. This podcast has been on my heart for years, but fear, resistance, and perfectionism held me back. Today, I show up exactly as I am — raw, imperfect, and ready.
In this episode, I share:
- The vulnerable backstory of how this podcast came to life
- Why launching without expectations feels most nourishing
- How to turn frustration and triggering moments into creative fuel
- What Deeper Than Skin will explore: beauty, wellness, spirituality, entrepreneurship, and the deeper layers of life
If you’ve ever hesitated to start something because you didn’t feel ready — this one’s for you.
When you’re done listening, I’d love to hear from you. Send me a message on Instagram and let me know what resonated, what sparked inspiration, or what creative project you’re being called to start.
This is just the beginning, and I’m so grateful you’re here.
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