The Chalene Show | Diet, Fitness & Life Balance

A viral Instagram account that looks almost too perfect sparks a much bigger conversation about how easily trust can be manipulated online. Chalene unpacks fake influencers, AI generated bodies, cloned voices, and deepfake doctors that appear completely real while quietly profiting from credibility. This is not a tech tutorial and it is not fear driven. It is an honest look at how fast AI is changing what we see online, who gets our attention, and who we believe is real. If you have ever shared a video only to find out later it was fake, this episode is going to hit close to home. 🔥 Join Chalene on Patreon for all the content she can not share on the regular show before the price goes up! 👉 http://chalene.com/more 🤓 What You Will Learn How fake AI influencers gain huge followings and real brand dealsEasy to miss signs that videos or accounts are AIWhy older audiences are targeted and why it worksHow voice cloning and deepfakes are being used to scam peopleHow AI ads are changing shopping and trustWhy long form content feels safer for the nervous systemWhy online trust is more fragile than it looks 🤓 Links to Fake Influencers: Baddie Betty - @badiebethany https://www.instagram.com/badiebethany?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==Dr John Valentine - @healthylifesage https://www.instagram.com/healthylifesage?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ== 🎉 Show Sponsors: Thank you to our Sponsor!!! Organifi!!! Go tohttps://www.Organifi.com/chalene and Use the Code CHALENE for 20% off all products!Chalene's Favorite Sunscreen & Lotion! OneSkin Triple Power OS-01 BODY SPFhttp://chalene.com/SPFand OS-01 Body lotionhttp://chalene.com/lotion and use Code Chalene at CheckoutGet a HUGE discount on the iRestore Elite when you use code CHALENE athttp://iRestore.com 🧐 Sign Up to Get the Weekly Newsletter!! 👉https://chalene.com/newsletter/ Join the PodSquad on Facebook! 👉https://www.facebook.com/groups/ChalenePodSquad We would love to hear from you! Leave your questions or messages for Chalene RIGHT HERE To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to thechaleneshow@gmail.com and mention The Chalene Show Connect with me on your fav social platform: www.Instagram.com/ChaleneJohnsonwww.Facebook.com/Chalene@chaleneOfficialwww.Twitter.com/ChaleneJohnson

Charlie Javice was the startup world's new golden girl until a single email exposed everything. What began as a story about ambition, innovation, and a $175 million payday unraveled into one of the most unbelievable legal showdowns in tech. This isn't just about fraud it's about pretty privilege, hype, identity, and what happens when a Fortune 500 company gets lazy when the smart, pretty, believable, equity-driven Gen Z girl walks in the room. JP Morgan could have avoided a multi-million dollar error had they sent just one email. 🔥Join Chalene on Patreon for all the content she can not share on the regular show before the price goes up! 👉 http://chalene.com/more 🎉Show Sponsors: Thank you to our Sponsor!!! Organifi!!! Go tohttps://www.Organifi.com/chalene and Use the Code CHALENE for 20% off all products!My favorite brand of Castor Oil is Queen Of The Thrones go tohttps://chalene.com/oilOR use code CHALENE at Checkout for 10% offSmart Creatine+ by BrainMD Optimize your brain and bodyhttp://chalene.com/creatineTry MASSZYMES – a 100% plant-based digestive enzyme blend that boosts nutrient absorption and speeds up muscle recoveryhttp://chalene.com/digest 🧐 Sign Up to Get the Weekly Newsletter!! 👉https://chalene.com/newsletter/ Join the PodSquad on Facebook! 👉https://www.facebook.com/groups/ChalenePodSquad We would love to hear from you! Leave your questions or messages for Chalene RIGHT HERE To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to thechaleneshow@gmail.com and mention The Chalene Show Connect with me on your fav social platform: www.Instagram.com/ChaleneJohnsonwww.Facebook.com/Chalene@chaleneOfficialwww.Twitter.com/ChaleneJohnson

Tech updates, new systems, and all those "this is supposed to make your life easier" moments start to feel like too much and lead into a much bigger conversation. From outsourcing tech overwhelm to watching parents wrestle with apps and platforms that feel anything but intuitive, this discussion connects everyday frustration to deeper shifts around AI, social media, and trust. Chalene breaks down why long-form content feels calmer, why endless scrolling leaves the brain fried, and why younger generations are already pushing back by unplugging. It's not anti-technology or fear-driven, but it is a grounded reality check on why more innovation doesn't automatically equal more peace. 🔥 Join Chalene on Patreon for all the content she can not share on the regular show before the price goes up! 👉 http://chalene.com/more 🧑‍⚕️ Book your virtual visit today with MIDI Health! I use and love! 👉http://chalene.com/midi 🤓 What You Will Learn Why tech updates exhaust the brain instead of helpingHow AI and social media quietly shape attention and trustWhy long form content feels calmer and less chaoticHow different generations are reacting to tech overloadWhy digital safeguards matter more than everHow to use AI without letting it replace real judgment 🎉 Show Sponsors: Chalene's Favorite Sunscreen! OneSkin Triple Power OS-01 BODY SPF and OS-01 Body lotion 👉 http://chalene.com/SPF and use Code Chalene at Checkout Thank you to our show sponsor Blissy! Sleep better with Blissy and use CHALENE to get an additional 30% off at blissy.com/CHALENE 🧐 Sign Up to Get the Weekly Newsletter!! 👉https://chalene.com/newsletter/ Join the PodSquad on Facebook! 👉https://www.facebook.com/groups/ChalenePodSquad We would love to hear from you! Leave your questions or messages for Chalene RIGHT HERE To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to thechaleneshow@gmail.com and mention The Chalene Show Connect with me on your fav social platform: www.Instagram.com/ChaleneJohnsonwww.Facebook.com/Chalene@chaleneOfficialwww.Twitter.com/ChaleneJohnson

Listen to the full 40 min VAULT episode Go Directly to this Patreon Episode "Bret Is Bringing "Fck Them" Energy in 2026" https://www.patreon.com/posts/bret-is-bringing-146883822 Picture this: a handful of rude comments, and a line that finally gets crossed. What starts as harmless online noise turns into strangers criticizing how Bret is showing up for his dad, and that's when everything shifts. The gloves come off, the patience is gone, and Bret makes it very clear what kind of energy he's bringing into 2026. It's raw, protective, and exactly the kind of unfiltered Vault moment that reminds you why some lines should never be crossed. This story is part of The Saturday Spill series a little peek into the wild, unfiltered stuff that usually stays on Patreon. Some weeks it's hilarious, some weeks it's jaw-dropping, but it's always real life that doesn't quite fit on the regular show. If you're into a little chaos and behind-the-scenes tea, you're in the right place. If you love it, amazing…you can listen to the full, unedited version here http://Chalene.com/more

What starts as cozy weather, sweaters, and travel updates quickly turns into one of those classic Chalene conversations that goes everywhere and somehow still makes perfect sense. From updating makeup techniques for midlife faces to why separate bathrooms might be the secret to a happier marriage, this episode blends humor, honesty, and very real relationship truths. Chalene also shares an unfiltered update on sober curiosity, Dry January reflections, and how changing her relationship with alcohol quietly changed everything. Along the way there are beauty procedures, barefoot shoes, sleep rituals, and a vacation story that absolutely spirals in the most entertaining way possible. 🔥 Join Chalene on Patreon for all the content she can not share on the regular show before the price goes up! 👉 http://chalene.com/more 💄 Join Chalene LIVE for 5 INSTANT Beauty Hacks on Sunday, January 11th at 8pm Eastern | 5pm Pacific Sign Up at http://chalene.com/hacks 🍷 Check Out the Drink Less challenge and sober curiosity resources 👉http://chalene.com/FOMA 🧑‍⚕️ Book your virtual visit today with MIDI Health! I use and love! 👉http://chalene.com/midi 🤓 What You Will Learn Why Gen X makeup techniques may be aging youHow separate bathrooms and bedrooms can strengthen relationshipsWhat really changed after taking a break from alcoholWhy sleep, space, and routines matter more than romance mythsThe mental and financial benefits of drinking lessHow barefoot shoes and weak feet contribute to back painWhat lip blushing is really like and what healing looks likeHow to replace habits without relying on willpower 🎉 Show Sponsors: Chalene's Favorite! OneSkin OS-01 Body lotionhttp://chalene.com/lotion and use Code Chalene at CheckoutGo Tohttp://greenchef.com/chalenegrazause code chalenegraza to get started with 50% off Green Chef + FREE Graza Olive Oil Set in your 2nd and 3rd boxes 🧐 Sign Up to Get the Weekly Newsletter!! 👉https://chalene.com/newsletter/ Join the PodSquad on Facebook! 👉https://www.facebook.com/groups/ChalenePodSquad We would love to hear from you! Leave your questions or messages for Chalene RIGHT HERE To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to thechaleneshow@gmail.com and mention The Chalene Show Connect with me on your fav social platform: www.Instagram.com/ChaleneJohnsonwww.Facebook.com/Chalene@chaleneOfficialwww.Twitter.com/ChaleneJohnson

What starts as one of Chalene's life updates quickly turns into one of those conversations that just keeps going and gets way deeper than expected. The episode wanders through identity, aging, beauty, and purpose, and calls out the idea that wanting to feel good in your body is somehow shallow. It gets into neuroaesthetics in a very real, easy to understand way and why things like makeup, grooming, movement, and even your surroundings can seriously affect mood, stress, and mental clarity. Along the way, there are post holiday realizations, thoughts on generational differences around trauma and communication, aging and mobility, long term care realities, and the pressure so many women feel to always be doing more to prove they matter. It's casual, honest, occasionally funny, and feels like one of those conversations that sticks with you after it's over. 🔥 Join Chalene on Patreon for all the content she can not share on the regular show before the price goes up! 👉 http://chalene.com/more 💄 Join Chalene LIVE for 5 INSTANT Beauty Hacks on Sunday, January 11th at 8pm Eastern | 5pm Pacific Sign Up at http://chalene.com/hacks 💋 Check out the Instagram reel showing the half and half makeup technique comparison https://www.instagram.com/reel/DTLiZ2iEUFx/?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ== 🤓 What You Will Learn Why feeling put together can actually calm your brainHow beauty routines and self care are about alignment, not insecurityWhy movement matters more than age when it comes to looking youngHow family history and unspoken stuff shows up later in relationshipsThe link between purpose, pressure, and happiness as we ageWhat no one talks about with long term care planningWhy doing less can sometimes feel a whole lot better 🎉 Show Sponsors: Organifi!!! Go tohttps://www.Organifi.com/chalene and Use the Code CHALENE for 20% off all products!Get your daily dose of brain-boosting nutrients in just one scoop with Bright Minds! https://chalene.com/memorySave 20% off plus FREE shipping on either the Best Sellers Trial Pack or the new Plant Based Trial Pack Go to moshlife.com/CHALENE 🧐 Sign Up to Get the Weekly Newsletter!! 👉https://chalene.com/newsletter/ Join the PodSquad on Facebook! 👉https://www.facebook.com/groups/ChalenePodSquad We would love to hear from you! Leave your questions or messages for Chalene RIGHT HERE To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to thechaleneshow@gmail.com and mention The Chalene Show Connect with me on your fav social platform: www.Instagram.com/ChaleneJohnsonwww.Facebook.com/Chalene@chaleneOfficialwww.Twitter.com/ChaleneJohnson

Listen to the full 42 min Between Friends episode. Go Directly to this Patreon Episode "Stop the Insanity | What Really Happened to Susan Powter" https://www.patreon.com/posts/stop-insanity-to-147273225 Chalene Johnson sits down with her BFF, trauma therapist Dr. Mcayla Sarno, after watching a documentary that starts out nostalgic and quickly gets unsettling. It focuses on Susan Powter, the woman behind "Stop the Insanity," who was everywhere in the 90s and then suddenly disappeared. What seems like a fun throwback turns into a deeper conversation about fame, trust, money, mental health, and identity when success vanishes. They unpack what feels confusing and unfinished and ask the questions the documentary avoids. This isn't about tearing anyone down, and it's absolutely not a diagnosis. This story is part of The Saturday Spill series a little peek into the wild, unfiltered stuff that usually stays on Patreon. Some weeks it's hilarious, some weeks it's jaw-dropping, but it's always real life that doesn't quite fit on the regular show. If you're into a little chaos and behind-the-scenes tea, you're in the right place. If you love it, amazing…you can listen to the full, unedited version here http://Chalene.com/more

If goal setting already feels exhausting and it's barely 2026, this episode is for you. Chalene Johnson shares a calmer, pressure free way to think about goals that has nothing to do with New Year's resolutions or blowing up your entire life. Instead of focusing on what you think you should accomplish, this episode helps you get clear on how you actually want your life to feel in this season. Using a simple 90 day system built around alignment and small daily actions, this approach is realistic, grounding, and way more sustainable. It's designed for anyone who wants real progress in 2026 without burning themselves out by February. 🔥Join Chalene on Patreon Before the Price goes up for all the content she can not share on the regular show! 👉 http://chalene.com/more 💥Book your virtual visit today with MIDI Health! I use and love! 👉http://chalene.com/midi 🤓What You Will Learn Why most goal setting doesn't actually workHow to quickly assess the areas of your life that feel offHow to choose the one area that will most impact your happinessWhy focusing on how you want to feel works better than chasing outcomesHow to set realistic 90 day goals without pressure or perfectionWhat a push goal is and how it makes everything else easierHow small daily actions create real momentum 🎉Show Sponsors: Queen Of The Thrones Castor Oil go tohttps://chalene.com/oilOR use code CHALENE at Checkout for 10% off 🧐Sign Up to Get the Weekly Newsletter!! 👉https://chalene.com/newsletter/ Join the PodSquad on Facebook! 👉https://www.facebook.com/groups/ChalenePodSquad We would love to hear from you! Leave your questions or messages for Chalene RIGHT HERE To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to thechaleneshow@gmail.com and mention The Chalene Show Connect with me on your fav social platform: www.Instagram.com/ChaleneJohnsonwww.Facebook.com/Chalene@chaleneOfficialwww.Twitter.com/ChaleneJohnson

In Part 3 of Chalene Johnson's Origin Story she picks up in college and follows the unexpected, very unplanned love story between Chalene and Bret, from a chance meeting at a Michigan State club to building a marriage, a family, and a business from nothing. It is funny, honest, and deeply personal, pulling back the curtain on early ambition, financial stress, identity shifts, and the growing pains that come with building a life together before you know what you're doing. This episode is less about success and more about the messy middle that most people never talk about. If you have ever been in a long term relationship, built something with a partner, or wondered how couples actually survive the hard seasons, this one will hit close to home. 🔥 Join Chalene on Patreon for all the content she can not share on the regular show! 👉 http://chalene.com/more 🎉 Camp Be More 2026!! Registration Now! Only A Few Spots Left https://campbemore.com 🤓 What You Will Learn How Chalene and Bret almost missed each otherWhy ambition and money strain relationshipsWhat couples never expect when they work togetherHow ego and unspoken roles create tensionWhy growth and communication matter more than luck 🎉 Show Sponsors: Organifi!!! Go tohttps://www.Organifi.com/chalene and Use the Code CHALENE for 20% off all products!Chalene's Favorite! OneSkin Tinted Sunscreenhttp://chalene.com/tintedspf and use Code Chalene at CheckoutGet your daily dose of brain-boosting nutrients in just one scoop with Bright Minds! https://chalene.com/memory 🧐 Sign Up to Get the Weekly Newsletter!! 👉https://chalene.com/newsletter/ Join the PodSquad on Facebook! 👉https://www.facebook.com/groups/ChalenePodSquad We would love to hear from you! Leave your questions or messages for Chalene RIGHT HERE To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to thechaleneshow@gmail.com and mention The Chalene Show Connect with me on your fav social platform: www.Instagram.com/ChaleneJohnsonwww.Facebook.com/Chalene@chaleneOfficialwww.Twitter.com/ChaleneJohnson

Listen to the full 50 min Between Friends episode. Go Directly to this Patreon Episode "Awkward Christmas Conversations" https://www.patreon.com/posts/awkward-146789730 Picture this: a cozy Christmas gathering, multiple generations around the table, and a conversation that quietly crosses a line. What starts as normal holiday small talk suddenly shifts into something awkward, personal, and impossible to unhear. Boundaries get tested, tension creeps in, and the vibe changes in that split second way only family can pull off. It's uncomfortable, funny in a please make it stop kind of way, and painfully relatable if you've ever survived a holiday where everyone pretends nothing weird just happened. This story is part of The Saturday Spill series a little peek into the wild, unfiltered stuff that usually stays on Patreon. Some weeks it's hilarious, some weeks it's jaw-dropping, but it's always real life that doesn't quite fit on the regular show. If you're into a little chaos and behind-the-scenes tea, you're in the right place. If you love it, amazing…you can listen to the full, unedited version here http://Chalene.com/more

In Part 2 of Chalene Johnson's origin story, things get heavier, messier, and way more revealing. This episode dives into the moment money stopped being abstract and became emotional, personal, and tied to identity at a very young age. From carrying financial responsibility as a kid, to learning how praise, hustle, and ego quietly fused together, this episode explains how independence can become both a superpower and a trap. What starts as resourcefulness turns into pressure, risk, betrayal, and a series of decisions that shaped how Chalene viewed work, worth, and safety long before fame or fitness. And just when everything finally seems to be clicking into place, the story cuts off right as Bret enters the picture and the real complications begin. This is Part 2 of Chalene's origin story. Make sure you're subscribed and watch for Part 3, because the cliffhanger is very real. 🔥Join Chalene on Patreon for all the "age-affirming" surgery Updates 👉 http://chalene.com/more 💥Book your virtual visit today with MIDI Health! I use and love! 👉http://chalene.com/midi 🤓What You Will Learn How early money responsibility blurs emotional boundariesWhy money became tied to identity and safetyHow praise and hustle quietly fuel ego and pressureThe cost of always being the capable oneHow betrayal reshapes trust and independenceThe downside of growing up too self reliantWhen resourcefulness becomes a blind spot 🎉Show Sponsors: Smart Creatine+ by BrainMD Optimize your brain and bodyhttp://chalene.com/creatine Queen Of The Thrones Castor Oil go tohttps://chalene.com/oilOR use code CHALENE at Checkout for 10% off 🧐Sign Up to Get the Weekly Newsletter!! 👉https://chalene.com/newsletter/ Join the PodSquad on Facebook! 👉https://www.facebook.com/groups/ChalenePodSquad We would love to hear from you! Leave your questions or messages for Chalene RIGHT HERE To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to thechaleneshow@gmail.com and mention The Chalene Show Connect with me on your fav social platform: www.Instagram.com/ChaleneJohnsonwww.Facebook.com/Chalene@chaleneOfficialwww.Twitter.com/ChaleneJohnson

Chalene Johnson finally tells her origin story all in one place, starting at the very beginning in Part 1 of this series. From growing up broke in Michigan to dirt roads, sketchy neighbors, big risks, and parents who were way too young and figuring it out as they went, this episode is funny, honest, and a little chaotic. It is filled with moments that suddenly make a lot of things click without tying it up in a neat bow. This story is just getting started, so be sure to watch for Part 2, where things take a very unexpected turn. 🔥Join Chalene on Patreon for all the content she can not share on the regular show! 👉 http://chalene.com/more 🎉Camp Be More 2026!! Registration Now! Only A Few Spots Left https://campbemore.com 🤓What You Will Learn How growing up broke but emotionally safe shaped confidenceWhy stability matters more than moneyHow early exposure to business shaped her mindsetHow childhood trauma leaves lasting marksWhy risk, reputation, and resilience mattered early How family dynamics influence independenceThe difference between looking wealthy and being wealthy How early money lessons changed her relationship with risk 🎉Show Sponsors: Organifi!!! Go tohttps://www.Organifi.com/chalene and Use the Code CHALENE for 20% off all products!Chalene's Favorite! OneSkin OS-01 Body lotionhttp://chalene.com/lotion and use Code Chalene at CheckoutCheck Out Magnesium Breakthrough go tohttp://bioptimizers.com/chaleneand enter code CHALENE to get 10% off any order! 🧐Sign Up to Get the Weekly Newsletter!! 👉https://chalene.com/newsletter/ Join the PodSquad on Facebook! 👉https://www.facebook.com/groups/ChalenePodSquad We would love to hear from you! Leave your questions or messages for Chalene RIGHT HERE To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to thechaleneshow@gmail.com and mention The Chalene Show Connect with me on your fav social platform: www.Instagram.com/ChaleneJohnsonwww.Facebook.com/Chalene@chaleneOfficialwww.Twitter.com/ChaleneJohnson

Listen to the full 60 min episode. Go Directly to this Patreon Episode "My Dentist Almost Destroyed My Facelift, My Hair Color Nightmare, Plus How NOT To Be An Asshole" https://www.patreon.com/posts/my-dentist-my-my-145727914 Picture this: a cracked crown, a fresh facelift, and a "quick" dentist visit that immediately goes off the rails. What should've been no big deal turns into full panic about stretching or wiping off thousands of dollars worth of surgery, plus a chain reaction of rescheduled appointments that makes the entire day feel cursed. Then, just when it can't get more awkward, there's a locker room moment that's so uncomfortable it's actually hilarious. It's funny, stressful, wildly relatable, and exactly the kind of real life chaos Chalene saves for Between Friends. This story is part of The Saturday Spill series a little peek into the wild, unfiltered stuff that usually stays on Patreon. Some weeks it's hilarious, some weeks it's jaw-dropping, but it's always real life that doesn't quite fit on the regular show. If you're into a little chaos and behind-the-scenes tea, you're in the right place. If you love it, amazing…you can listen to the full, unedited version here http://Chalene.com/more

Romanticizing aging might be the most powerful longevity tool you have and it costs absolutely nothing. In this episode, Chalene Johnson breaks down the science behind why your attitude about aging can literally add years to your life and explains how society quietly trains women to fear getting older. Drawing from research, real life examples, and her own mindset shift, Chalene reframes aging as a season of freedom, confidence, and increased happiness. This conversation is a wake up call for women who feel invisible, worn down, or stuck believing their best years are behind them. Watch this episode on YouTube this Sunday!! https://www.youtube.com/@chalenejohnson/videos 🔥 Join Chalene on Patreon for all the "age-affirming" surgery Updates http://chalene.com/more 💥 Book your virtual visit today with MIDI Health! I use and love! http://chalene.com/midi 🤓 Related Links: Watch Why Your Knees Feel Weak (And How to Fix It)https://youtu.be/dZMhmFGYuEc?si=ioXogWRVg6Qe4FkXCamp Be More 2026!! Registration Now! Only A Few Spots Left https://campbemore.com 🎉 Show Sponsors: Go tohttp://GREENCHEF.com/CHALENEGRAZAand use codeCHALENEGRAZAto get started with 50% off Green Chef + FREE Graza Olive Oil Set Queen Of The Thrones Castor Oil go tohttps://chalene.com/oilOR use code CHALENE at Checkout for 10% off 🧐 Sign Up to Get the Weekly Newsletter!! 👉https://chalene.com/newsletter/ Join the PodSquad on Facebook! 👉https://www.facebook.com/groups/ChalenePodSquad We would love to hear from you! Leave your questions or messages for Chalene RIGHT HERE To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to thechaleneshow@gmail.com and mention The Chalene Show Connect with me on your fav social platform: www.Instagram.com/ChaleneJohnsonwww.Facebook.com/Chalene@chaleneOfficialwww.Twitter.com/ChaleneJohnson

This episode feels like taking a long, quiet walk while the Christmas lights are glowing and your brain finally gets to exhale. Chalene Johnson starts with why Southern California just does the holidays better and slowly eases into a real, honest conversation about December, aging, marriage, empty nesting, money, convenience, and generosity. There are funny tangents, opinionated takes, and moments that land deeper than expected. It is cozy, reflective, slightly unhinged in the best way, and the kind of episode that makes you feel less alone and more grounded. 🔥Join Chalene on Patreon for all the "age-affirming" surgery Updates 👉 http://chalene.com/more 🎉Camp Be More 2026!! Registration Now! Only A Few Spots Left https://campbemore.com 🚨Follow Suzanne Palmlund on TikTok @suzannepalmlund 🤓What You Will Learn Why environment and rituals impact mood and mental healthHow having help changes everything and why comparison backfiresWhat empty nesting really brings up and how to prepare for itWhy convenience can be a form of self careHow generosity creates meaning beyond giftsWhy aging can be something to look forward to 🎉Show Sponsors: Organifi!!! Go tohttps://www.Organifi.com/chalene and Use the Code CHALENE for 20% off all products!Get your daily dose of brain-boosting nutrients in just one scoop with Bright Minds! https://chalene.com/memorySleep Breakthrough: visithttps://chalene.com/sleepto get your special discoun use code CHALENE at checkout 🧐Sign Up to Get the Weekly Newsletter!! 👉https://chalene.com/newsletter/ Join the PodSquad on Facebook! 👉https://www.facebook.com/groups/ChalenePodSquad We would love to hear from you! Leave your questions or messages for Chalene RIGHT HERE To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to thechaleneshow@gmail.com and mention The Chalene Show Connect with me on your fav social platform: www.Instagram.com/ChaleneJohnsonwww.Facebook.com/Chalene@chaleneOfficialwww.Twitter.com/ChaleneJohnson

Listen to the full 40 min episode called "The Downside And Mental Impact Of My Facelift" Here - https://www.patreon.com/posts/downside-and-of-145190430 Picture this: Someone with access to the best doctors and all the right connections still ends up facing a terrifying post surgery complication. In this Saturday Spill, Chalene shares the story that made her rethink how casually plastic surgery gets talked about and why transparency comes with a heavier responsibility than she expected. This story is part of The Saturday Spill series a little peek into the wild, unfiltered stuff that usually stays on Patreon. Some weeks it's hilarious, some weeks it's jaw-dropping, but it's always real life that doesn't quite fit on the regular show. If you're into a little chaos and behind-the-scenes tea, you're in the right place. If you love it, amazing…you can listen to more episodes here http://Chalene.com/more

This special Friday episode is a fun two for one. Chalene breaks down her top 10 favorite purchases of 2025 that actually made everyday life easier, comfier, and more enjoyable, from sleep upgrades and style shortcuts to wellness tools that truly earned a permanent spot in her routine. Then the conversation shifts into her most binge worthy documentary and docuseries picks, including jaw dropping true crime, messy family dynasties, cult like power stories, and investigations that stick with you long after you finish watching. She shares why certain stories hit harder, what most people overlook, and which shows are worth sitting down for versus letting play in the background. If you love honest recommendations, real talk, and ideas you can use right away, this episode is for you. 🔥Join Chalene on Patreon for all the "age-affirming" surgery Updates 👉 http://chalene.com/more 💥Book your virtual visit today with MIDI Health! I use and love! 👉http://chalene.com/midi 😘 Promised Links: Chalene's Top Purchases For 2025chalene.com/favoritesFull Holiday Gift Guide https://chalene.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Chalenes-Holiday-Gift-Guide-2025.pdf 🔥What To Watch: Sean Combs | The Reckoning - NetflixNote: Watch before the upcoming deep dive episode.Waves and War - NetflixA Vanishing in Apple Valley - NetflixBetrayal - HuluThe Perfect Neighbor - NetflixThe McBee Dynasty - PeacockAlso available via Bravo or YouTube TV depending on subscription.American Apparel - NetflixUnknown Number - NetflixMy Nightmare Stalker - Paramount+Amy Is Missing - Netflix 🎉Show Sponsors: Smart Creatine+ by BrainMD Optimize your brain and bodyhttp://chalene.com/creatineSave 20% off plus FREE shipping on either the Best Sellers Trial Pack or the new Plant Based Trial Pack Go to moshlife.com/CHALENE 🧐Sign Up to Get the Weekly Newsletter!! 👉https://chalene.com/newsletter/ Join the PodSquad on Facebook! 👉https://www.facebook.com/groups/ChalenePodSquad We would love to hear from you! Leave your questions or messages for Chalene RIGHT HERE To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to thechaleneshow@gmail.com and mention The Chalene Show Connect with me on your fav social platform: www.Instagram.com/ChaleneJohnsonwww.Facebook.com/Chalene@chaleneOfficialwww.Twitter.com/ChaleneJohnson

If December feels like too much and everyone seems to expect you to hold it all together, this episode is the permission slip women have been waiting for. Chalene breaks down the invisible load so many women carry during the holidays, from money stress and body image to resentment in relationships and pressure to make everything perfect. She shares real messages from listeners, stories from her own circle, and why social media comparisons and unrealistic expectations make December feel extra heavy. Then she walks you through a powerful pen and paper exercise to separate what you can control from what you can let go of, and shares surprising new research on one simple habit that can lift anxiety and depression fast. If you have ever felt secretly tapped out, overwhelmed, or quietly angry at everyone around you this month, this conversation will help you release some of that weight and breathe again. 🔥Join Chalene on Patreon for all the "age-affirming" surgery Updates 👉 http://chalene.com/more 🎉Camp Be More 2026!! Registration Now! Only A Few Spots Left https://campbemore.com 🤓What You Will Learn Why December hits women so hard and why the mental load spikes this monthHow comparison, money stress, and body image sneak into your moodA quick pen and paper exercise to sort what you can control from what you can releaseHow to set boundaries around obligations and reframe non negotiablesWhy dancing is scientifically proven to lift anxiety and depression fastA simple ten minute challenge that can shift your mood immediately 🎯Related Links: Book The Anxious Generation -https://amzn.to/4oG6m5XBritish Medical Journal 2024 meta analysis on exercise and depression anxiety, highlighting danceArticle https://bmjgroup.com/walking-jogging-yoga-and-strength-training-ease-depression/Study https://www.bmj.com/content/384/bmj-2023-075847 🤓Related Episode: Scary Skinny: Why Everyone's Getting Dangerously Thin Again and the Hidden CostsListen: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-chalene-show-diet-fitness-life-balance/id911042029?i=1000739489417 🎉Show Sponsors: Organifi!!! Go tohttps://www.Organifi.com/chalene and Use the Code CHALENE for 20% off all products!Chalene's Favorite! OneSkin OS-01 Body lotionhttp://chalene.com/lotion and use Code Chalene at CheckoutBlissy! Sleep better with Blissy and use CHALENE to get an additional 30% off at blissy.com/CHALENE 🧐Sign Up to Get the Weekly Newsletter!! 👉https://chalene.com/newsletter/ Join the PodSquad on Facebook! 👉https://www.facebook.com/groups/ChalenePodSquad We would love to hear from you! Leave your questions or messages for Chalene RIGHT HERE To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to thechaleneshow@gmail.com and mention The Chalene Show Connect with me on your fav social platform: www.Instagram.com/ChaleneJohnsonwww.Facebook.com/Chalene@chaleneOfficialwww.Twitter.com/ChaleneJohnson

Hormones start shifting way earlier than anyone tells us, and for most women over 35 that sneaky change can make you feel like you are aging in fast-forward. This episode breaks down the hormone symptoms most doctors overlook and explains what is actually happening with estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone when you suddenly have brain fog, mood swings, stubborn weight gain, low libido, or sleep that goes off a cliff. Chalene also clears up the outdated fears around hormone therapy and shares the updated science every woman needs, plus simple natural hormone support options if HRT is not your thing. And if you have ever felt dismissed or confused by conflicting advice, you will hear exactly how to find a clinician who actually understands women's hormone health so you can age powerfully instead of feeling unlike yourself. Watch this episode on YouTube this Sunday!! 👉https://www.youtube.com/@chalenejohnson/videos 🎉 Camp Be More 2026!! Registration Now! Only A Few Spots Left https://campbemore.com 🔥 Join Chalene on Patreon for all the "age-affirming" surgery Updates 👉 http://chalene.com/more 💥Book your virtual visit today with MIDI Health! I use and love! 👉http://chalene.com/midi 🤓 What You Will Learn Why so many doctors miss perimenopause and menopause symptomsThe real differences between perimenopause, menopause, and postmenopauseHow declining estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone affect mood, metabolism, sleep, libido, and weight gainWhy visceral fat increases in midlife women and how it relates to inflammation and insulin resistanceWhat the Women's Health Initiative got wrong about breast cancer risk and how updated research supports early HRTHow to track symptoms, what labs to request, and when it is time to find a hormone specialistPros and cons of common hormone delivery methods including creams, patches, pills, and trochesNatural hormone support strategies like strength training, sleep, nutrition, and stress reductionHow to avoid low quality telehealth clinics and what to look for in a qualified menopause expert 🤓 Related Episodes: I Tested 100 Anti-Aging Supplements - These 7 ACTUALLY WORK!Watch:https://youtu.be/aH1WZoVpd2g?si=9quJpDuaVhBxGKnXListen: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-chalene-show-diet-fitness-life-balance/id911042029?i=1000673558739 Do these 4 Things to Balance Hormones NaturallyWatch:https://youtu.be/guBl405a2jM?si=_pyERnHz97xSZNafListen: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-chalene-show-diet-fitness-life-balance/id911042029?i=1000636411968 The Shocking TRUTH About Menopause - Top Doctors Finally Speak OutWatch:https://youtu.be/6FTZF_dnL0s?si=oB7SOu8TAPoPD5ViListen: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-chalene-show-diet-fitness-life-balance/id911042029?i=1000687463601 🎉 Show Sponsors: Organifi!!! Go tohttps://www.Organifi.com/chalene and Use the Code CHALENE for 20% off all products!Head tohttp://greenchef.com/50CHALENEand use code 50CHALENE to get 50% off your first month, then 20% off for two months with free shipping 🧐 Sign Up to Get the Weekly Newsletter!! 👉https://chalene.com/newsletter/ Join the PodSquad on Facebook! 👉https://www.facebook.com/groups/ChalenePodSquad We would love to hear from you! Leave your questions or messages for Chalene RIGHT HERE To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to thechaleneshow@gmail.com and mention The Chalene Show Connect with me on your fav social platform: www.Instagram.com/ChaleneJohnsonwww.Facebook.com/Chalene@chaleneOfficialwww.Twitter.com/ChaleneJohnson

Scary skinny is back, and the ultra skinny look is hitting women and girls harder than ever. This episode takes a real look at why rapid, dramatic weight loss is being celebrated again, how celebrity culture and GLP1 drugs are fueling it, and what is really happening behind the filters. From hair loss and hormone crashes to influencer hypocrisy and hidden health fallout, this is an honest conversation about the new wellness lie. Listeners will walk away with clarity, context, and practical ways to protect themselves and their daughters from the pressure to keep getting smaller. 🔥 Join Chalene on Patreon for all the "age-affirming" surgery Updates 👉 http://chalene.com/more 🤓 What You Will Learn Why the ultra thin trend is back and who benefitsHow rapid weight loss affects hair, muscle, and boneHow medical GLP1 use differs from crash dietingRed flags of malnourishment that get praised as disciplineHow influencer culture and wording like for inflammation distort the truthWhy very low body fat disrupts hormones and healthHow to talk to teens about celebrity thinness in a healthy wayA simple framework for making informed and realistic choices 🤓 Related Episode: The Dark Side of GLP-1 Weight Loss: Lawsuits, Side Effects, and Ethics Listen: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-chalene-show-diet-fitness-life-balance/id911042029?i=1000736732891 🎉 Show Sponsors: Get your daily dose of brain-boosting nutrients in just one scoop with Bright Minds! https://chalene.com/memoryUpgrade Your Cookware to Our Place Today! Visithttp://fromourplace.com/CHALENEand use code CHALENE for 10% off sitewide Chalene's Favorite Sunscreen! OneSkin Triple Power OS-01 BODY SPF 👉http://chalene.com/SPF and use Code Chalene at Checkout 🎉 Camp Be More 2026!! Registration Now! Only A Few Spots Left https://campbemore.com 🧐 Sign Up to Get the Weekly Newsletter!! 👉https://chalene.com/newsletter/ Join the PodSquad on Facebook! 👉https://www.facebook.com/groups/ChalenePodSquad We would love to hear from you! Leave your questions or messages for Chalene RIGHT HERE To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to thechaleneshow@gmail.com and mention The Chalene Show Connect with me on your fav social platform: www.Instagram.com/ChaleneJohnsonwww.Facebook.com/Chalene@chaleneOfficialwww.Twitter.com/ChaleneJohnson