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Chalene Johnson

Top tips & practical steps for diet, fitness, organization, self improvement & more. Get healthy, balance your life, and improve relationships and productivity with New York Times Best Selling Author, Celebrity Fitness Trainer & Diet Debunker Chalene Johnson and guests. No BS. Chalene delivers straight talk and simple strategies (with a side of humor) so that every show delivers a return on your investment of time. The Chalene Show is life coaching, personal development, nutrition, exercise, focus, faith, family & fun all rolled into one! Want to be happier, healthier and more organized? This is your podcast.

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#1325
Wednesday · 59 min
Hayden Panettiere's Death at 36 | The Cost of Fame and Postpartum Depression - 1325
Hayden Panettiere, who appeared in more than 50 commercials by age five before starring in Heroes and Nashville, was found unresponsive at 36 in a Greenville, South Carolina apartment on Sunday, August 16th, where her on again off again boyfriend Brian Hickerson and his brother Zach were both present when a 911 call reported cardiac arrest and a possible overdose. Hayden had been on a press tour for her memoir, This Is Me: A Reckoning, detailing a decade long, documented abusive relationship with Brian Hickerson, who pled no contest to two felony domestic violence charges, and the moment Neutrogena allegedly invoked a morality clause after she opened up about postpartum depression on the Kelly and Michael Show. The story also reaches back to her engagement to Wladimir Klitschko and their daughter Kaya, and a surprising parallel Chalene draws to the Lindsay Clancy postpartum psychosis trial. Topics discussed: Hayden Panettiere, Brian Hickerson, Zach Hickerson, This Is Me: A Reckoning, Jennette McCurdy, I'm Glad My Mom Died, Jay Shetty, On Purpose, Gayle King, Neutrogena, Michael Strahan, Wladimir Klitschko, Kaya, Lindsay Clancy, Andrea Yates, Lori Vallow, Susan Smith, Casey Anthony, TMZ, Matthew Perry. Join Chalene on Patreon her private podcast to hear all the latest on the Penthouse Drama and upcoming episode Session with a Renowned Pet Psychic 👉chalene.com/more Book your virtual visit today with MIDI Health! 👉https://chalene.com/midi 🚨Questions Chalene Wants Your Thoughts on: Why do you think postpartum depression is still this stigmatized? What are your thoughts on children becoming famous? Do you think Hayden did the right thing by giving up custody of Kaya? Related Links: Hayden's Book This is Me: A Reckoning Jay Shetty and Hayden Interview Sign Up to Get the Weekly Newsletter!! 👉NEWSLETTER Camp Be More 2027 Registration is now OPEN!! 👉 CAMP Our Sponsors!! Organifi!!! Go to https://www.Organifi.com/chalene and Use the Code CHALENE for 20% off all products! Book your virtual visit today with MIDI Health! 👉https://chalene.com/midi 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: Instagram: www.Instagram.com/ChaleneJohnson Facebook: www.Facebook.com/Chalene TikTok: @chaleneOfficial Chapters 00:02:47 — Hayden Panettiere dead at 36: intro to the story 00:03:47 — Her early career and the cost of child fame 00:07:07 — Her memoir, This Is Me: A Reckoning, and the Jennette McCurdy parallel 00:11:33 — The Gayle King interview and the boat story at 18 00:15:43 — Online Epstein speculation, and who Chalene says is really the villain 00:18:23 — Brian Hickerson: the relationship, the arrests, and his TMZ interview 00:24:57 — Going public: courage, backlash, and Hayden's own journal entry 00:35:22 — Timeline: LAX to Greenville, the 911 call, and the NBC News report 00:38:13 — Addiction, abuse cycles, and her health scare 00:42:39 — The Neutrogena story, Wladimir Klitschko, and postpartum depression 00:46:22 — The interview clip that triggered Neutrogena's morality clause 00:50:31 — The Lindsay Clancy trial and the "motherhood paradox" 00:55:45 — Patreon deep dive question, and mental health resources
Saturday · 11 min
Saturday Spill | Mo Money - Mo Problems
Listen to the full 1 Hour Between Friends episode. Go Directly to this Patreon Episode "Mo Money - Mo Problems" https://www.patreon.com/c/TheChaleneShow?vanity=user Picture this... you come home expecting life to get back to normal, only to find out your luxury condo has become a two-year construction zone. From nonstop jackhammering to losing the pool, parking, and even your privacy, here's how one conversation turned into a complete housing nightmare. Story Continues 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 https://Chalene.com/more
#1324
August 14 · 53 min
New Collagen Study, Ninja CREAMi Horror, My Miami Lawsuit & Wedding Dress Wars - 1324
A massive new review pooling 113 clinical trials and almost 8,000 people just weighed in on whether collagen supplements actually work, and Chalene Johnson breaks down what the research really found for skin, joints, and muscle, tied to the estrogen drop behind midlife skin changes. Then, the TikTok story making people inspect their own kitchens: a Ninja CREAMi owner found maggots breeding inside her machine's lid, and Chalene explains why the appliance is so hard to clean (and how to keep yours safe). Plus, an update on the legal fight over nonstop jackhammer noise at her Miami Beach penthouse. Chalene also gets pulled into TikTok's wedding dress drama, from designer Undone by Kate's client disputes to a leaked photo scandal involving Real Housewives alum Brielle Biermann and fashion influencer Acquired Style. She closes with a warning about sites like Consumer Reports blocking AI tools like ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini from scraping their data, plus new reports of AI agents breaking out of controlled test environments. Topics discussed: collagen study, Science Daily, estrogen, Ninja CREAMi, Undone by Kate, Brielle Biermann, Kim Zolciak, Don't Be Tardy for the Party, Real Housewives of Atlanta, Acquired Style, Shay Sullivan, Consumer Reports, ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Clancy murders. Join Chalene on Patreon her private podcast to hear all the details on the Penthouse Drama 👉chalene.com/more 🚨Questions Chalene Wants Your Thoughts on: Want my list of the AI experts I follow? Comment "AI experts" in comments. Do you take collagen? Has it actually changed your skin? Related Links: Collagen Study Watch Casey Johnson's Wedding TikTok Chalene's Favorites! OneSkin OS-01 Body lotion and Suncreen 👉https://chalene.com/lotion use Code Chalene at Checkout Sleep Breakthrough: visit https://chalene.com/sleep to get your special discoun use code CHALENE at checkout Sign Up to Get the Weekly Newsletter!! 👉NEWSLETTER Camp Be More 2027 Registration is now OPEN!! 👉 CAMP 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: Instagram: www.Instagram.com/ChaleneJohnson Facebook: www.Facebook.com/Chalene TikTok: @chaleneOfficial CHAPTERS 00:00:00 — Collagen: what a new 113-trial study says about skin, joints, and muscle 00:04:21 — Ninja CREAMi maggots: the viral TikTok horror story 00:09:49 — Sponsor: Sleep Breakthrough 00:13:19 — Miami penthouse legal battle and construction noise update 00:18:06 — TikTok wedding dress drama: Undone by Kate 00:29:14 — Brielle Biermann, Acquired Style, and the leaked wedding photo drama 00:34:26 — Sponsor: OneSkin 00:36:18 — Brielle Biermann backlash, conspiracy theories, and the Clancy murders 00:40:43 — Can you trust AI? Blocked crawlers and AI-written sources 00:50:51 — AI agents breaking out of sandbox testing 00:53:09 — Closing thoughts
#1323
August 12 · 50 min
Cameron Diaz's Baby, Tony Robbins' AI Goes Rogue & Avocado Oil Lies - 1323
Cameron Diaz became a mother again at 53, and a new UC Davis study found something bigger: 48 of 54 products labeled "pure avocado oil," including 100% of the salad dressings tested, aren't what the label says. Chalene Johnson breaks down the age double standard behind Diaz and husband Benji's third child, names the "small founder" brands caught in the avocado oil test (Siete, Primal Kitchen, Boulder Canyon, Kettle Brand), and reveals who actually owns them now: Pepsi, Kraft Heinz, Utz, and Campbell's. Plus, a warning for Claude and ChatGPT users after a Google search loophole exposed private AI chats, and the story behind Tony Robbins' AI agent Bartok, who traded NFTs with other AI agents to buy him a Sony robot dog he never asked for. Topics discussed: Cameron Diaz, Benji, UC Davis, avocado oil fraud, Siete, Primal Kitchen, Mark Sisson, Boulder Canyon, Kettle Brand, Kraft Heinz, Pepsi, Utz, Campbell's, Big Chicken, Claude, ChatGPT, Anthropic, Reddit, Tony Robbins, Ray Kurzweil, Steven Bartlett, Diary of a CEO. Join Chalene on Patreon her private podcast to hear all the latest on the Penthouse Drama and upcoming episode Session with a Renowned Pet Psychic 👉chalene.com/more Book your virtual visit today with MIDI Health! 👉https://chalene.com/midi 🚨Questions Chalene Wants Your Thoughts on: Would this be a story if Cameron Diaz were a man? Would you still buy Siete or Primal Kitchen after this test? Did you think your shared Claude or ChatGPT chats were private? Related Links: Link for Member's Only ICH Webinar 👉 https://price-increase-page.vercel.app Diary of a CEO Interview 👉ChatGPT Offered Me $2m To Keep Quiet: No One Is Ready For What's Coming! Sign Up to Get the Weekly Newsletter!! 👉NEWSLETTER Camp Be More 2027 Registration is now OPEN!! 👉 CAMP Our Sponsors!! Organifi!!! Go to https://www.Organifi.com/chalene and Use the Code CHALENE for 20% off all products! Book your virtual visit today with MIDI Health! 👉https://chalene.com/midi 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: Instagram: www.Instagram.com/ChaleneJohnson Facebook: www.Facebook.com/Chalene TikTok: @chaleneOfficial Chapters 00:00:00 — Cameron Diaz's baby at 53, and the age double standard 00:09:07 — The avocado oil fraud: UC Davis tests 54 products 00:16:39 — Sponsor: Organifi collagen 00:17:42 — Newsletter pick: the documentary Big Chicken 00:20:47 — Patreon preview: the Miami drama 00:21:50 — Are your Claude and ChatGPT chats really private? 00:28:42 — Daniel Kokotajlo's AI warning on Diary of a CEO 00:33:12 — Sponsor: Midi Health and why hormones matter 00:35:53 — Tony Robbins' AI agent Bartok buys a robot dog 00:44:26 — Insta Club Hub: rate increase and webinar with Brock 00:47:29 — Waymos in Miami and closing thoughts
August 8 · 10 min
Saturday Spill | Million Dollar Nanny Tea + Our Penthouse Disaster Zone
Listen to the full 54 minute Vault episode. Go Directly to this Patreon Episode "Million Dollar Nanny Tea + Our Penthouse Disaster Zone" https://www.patreon.com/TheChaleneShow/posts/bonus-million-165881558 Picture this... you come home from an amazing European vacation only to find your building has turned into a full-blown construction zone. Here's the story of how a simple parking favor snowballed into months of nonstop jackhammering, construction surprises, and one very frustrating conversation with building management. 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 https://Chalene.com/more
#1322
August 7 · 47 min
Perez Hilton, AI Hiring Bias & Peptide Doctor's Arrests - 1322
Perez Hilton had a public breakdown on TikTok this week, and people are asking what actually happened. Chalene Johnson breaks it down with trigger warnings, including how it connects to his defamation fight with Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds and his brush with death from sepsis this past March. Chalene also digs into why qualified applicants, including former Elle editor Stacy Deguide, who deleted 15 years off her resume just to get a callback, are vanishing into what recruiters call an AI hiring black hole. A Stanford study found that roughly one in five companies now let algorithms reject candidates before a human ever sees a resume, and Chalene walks through how hiring software like Workday's may be filtering out midlife workers, new grads, and everyone in between. Rounding out the episode is this week's crackdown on the black market peptide trade. An Indiana company called Paradigm Peptides was sentenced after selling to 54,000 customers in 80 countries, a Michigan dealer got 20 years for relabeling semaglutide as Ozempic, Wegovy, and Retatrutide, and a licensed doctor running a Utah clinic called True Health was caught repackaging BPC-157, TB-500, and other peptides under fake labels for more than 200 patients. Topics discussed: Perez Hilton, Blake Lively, Ryan Reynolds, Justin Baldoni, TikTok, Ariana Grande, Stacy Deguide, Elle, Stanford University, Workday, Paradigm Peptides, True Health, Justin Watkins, Ozempic, Wegovy, semaglutide, Retatrutide, BPC-157, TB-500, GLP-1, sepsis, ageism. Go Beyond The Podcast Join Chalene on her private podcast 👉chalene.com/more Midi Health hormone and menopause care 👉 https://chalene.com/midi 🚨Questions Chalene Wants Your Thoughts on: Did you look up the Perez Hilton story despite (or because of) people saying not to, and why do you think that is? Where do you draw the line between a peptide or hormone you'd feel safe trying and one you'd never touch without a doctor supervising you? Related Links: Chalene's Favorites! OneSkin OS-01 Body lotion and Suncreen 👉https://chalene.com/lotion use Code Chalene at Checkout Sign Up to Get the Weekly Newsletter!! 👉NEWSLETTER Camp Be More 2027 Registration is now OPEN!! 👉 CAMP 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: Instagram: www.Instagram.com/ChaleneJohnson Facebook: www.Facebook.com/Chalene TikTok: @chaleneOfficial Chapters 00:00:00 — Intro: AI job screening, the peptide crackdown, and a Perez Hilton preview 00:03:46 — Why AI is pushing people toward multiple income streams 00:05:01 — Stacy Deguide's story and the AI hiring "black hole" (Elle, Stanford study, Workday) 00:09:42 — Resume tips: customize, mirror keywords, use referrals 00:11:51 — Warning: an AI deepfake "doctor" in a fake facelift video 00:14:43 — Chalene's four lawsuits, four wins, two criminal convictions 00:17:22 — Sponsor: Midi Health on peptides and hormones 00:20:19 — Peptide crackdown: Paradigm Peptides, a Michigan dealer, and Dr. Justin Watkins' True Health clinic 00:24:41 — Peptides vs. plastic surgery: which is really more dangerous? 00:27:34 — Sponsor: OneSkin peptide lotion and SPF 00:29:36 — Perez Hilton: trigger warning and why Chalene is covering it differently 00:32:04 — What happened on Perez Hilton's TikTok livestream 00:33:30 — Who is Perez Hilton, the Blake Lively/Ryan Reynolds lawsuit, and his hospitalization 00:40:07 — Tuesday's Ariana Grande video, hours before the breakdown 00:43:24 — Why we can't look away: the psychology of "don't look"
#1321
August 5 · 1 hr
My Own Hypocrisy | The Body Shaming Double Standard - 1321
Dr. Rhonda Patrick just told Mel Robbins to stop putting bananas in your blueberry smoothie, but the study behind her claim has a catch almost nobody is mentioning. It's not the only trusted expert claim getting exposed this week either: The New York Times just uncovered AI clones of Dr. Mary Claire Haver and Dr. Kelly Casperson selling supplements they never actually endorsed. Meanwhile, Camille Kostek, Charli D'Amelio, and Ariana Grande are all getting torn apart online over their bodies, and Chalene admits she's been guilty of the exact double standard she's calling out. Why do we judge weight loss so differently than weight gain? And what is Ariana Grande's new video Petal really saying about fame, control, and criticism? Topics discussed: Dr. Rhonda Patrick, Mel Robbins, Mars, CocoaVia, The New York Times, Dr. Mary Claire Haver, Dr. Kelly Casperson, Mazymes, BiOptimizers, Camille Kostek, Charli D'Amelio, Ariana Grande, Sports Illustrated, GLP-1, Ozempic, eating disorders, obesity. Go Beyond The Podcast Join Chalene on her private podcast 👉chalene.com/more 🚨 Questions Chalene Wants Your Thoughts on: Do you take a doctor's claim at face value because of their credentials and following, or do you go pull the actual study yourself? Have you ever seen a supplement ad and wondered if the "doctor" endorsing it was even real? Have you ever caught yourself judging a woman's body one way when she's too thin and a completely different way when she's overweight? Related Links: Eating Disorder Support National Alliance for Eating Disorders ANAD, Get Support NYT AI Doctor investigation Sign Up to Get the Weekly Newsletter!! 👉NEWSLETTER Camp Be More 2027 Registration is now OPEN!! 👉 CAMP Our Sponsors!! Try MASSZYMES – a 100% plant-based digestive enzyme blend that boosts nutrient absorption and speeds up muscle recovery 👉https://chalene.com/digest Organifi!!! Go to https://www.Organifi.com/chalene and Use the Code CHALENE for 20% off all products! 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: Instagram: www.Instagram.com/ChaleneJohnson Facebook: www.Facebook.com/Chalene TikTok: @chaleneOfficial Chapters 00:00:00 — Intro: Saffron, Organifi & the mental health study 00:08:15 — Rhonda Patrick's banana smoothie claim (Mel Robbins Podcast) 00:10:51 — The real study: Mars/CocoaVia funding exposed 00:15:26 — Rhonda's response + digestive enzymes (Mazimes) 00:18:55 — NYT investigation: AI-cloned doctors (Mary Claire Haver, Kelly Casperson) 00:23:10 — Camille Kostek & Charli D'Amelio body-shaming backlash 00:32:41 — Ariana Grande's "Petal" video and Eternal Sunshine step-back 00:44:19 — Obesity vs. anorexia — why thinness triggers more anger
#1320
July 31 · 20 min
Why People Keep Pulling Away - 1320
Chalene Johnson tackles the question most people are afraid to ask: what if the common denominator in every failed relationship is you? She walks through seven signs that you might be the one creating the pattern, from blaming exes instead of owning your part, to childhood attachment wounds resurfacing in adult relationships, to being quick to judge and slow to say sorry. Chalene explains why arrogance can quietly protect you from ever seeing your own role in the breakup or blowup, and why the healthiest relationship you can build is the one with yourself. Topics discussed: toxic relationship patterns, attachment style, arrogance in relationships, empathy, self-sabotage, therapy, magnesium and brain function Midi Health hormone and menopause care 👉 https://chalene.com/midi Go Beyond The Podcast Join Chalene on her private podcast 👉chalene.com/more 🚨Questions Chalene Wants Your Thoughts on: Do you tend to explain what happened in a breakup without mentioning your own part in it? Have old traumas ever shown up in how you handle a friendship or relationship today? Is it hard for you to be the one who says sorry first? Related Links: Past Episode 👉The Questions I Ask That Improve Emotional Intimacy In Any Relationship Chalene's Favorites! OneSkin OS-01 Body lotion and Suncreen 👉https://chalene.com/lotion use Code Chalene at Checkout Sign Up to Get the Weekly Newsletter!! 👉NEWSLETTER Camp Be More 2027 Registration is now OPEN!! 👉 CAMP 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: Instagram: www.Instagram.com/ChaleneJohnson Facebook: www.Facebook.com/Chalene TikTok: @chaleneOfficial Chapters 00:00:00 — Intro: Are you the problem in your relationships? 00:01:36 — Sign #1: A repeating pattern of relationship/friendship problems 00:02:38 — Sponsor: OneSkin body lotion 00:03:31 — Sign #2: Blaming others & an inability to see your own faults 00:05:30 — Sign #3: Relationships that end in dramatic blowups 00:07:10 — Sign #4: Rigid beliefs about people & childhood attachment issues 00:10:02 — Sponsor: Midi Health (women's hormone care) 00:12:38 — Sign #5: Repeating patterns you chalk up to "bad luck" 00:14:32 — Sign #6: Quick to judge people before giving them a chance 00:15:24 — Sign #7: Making everything a big deal & struggling to apologize 00:17:54 — Closing: Your relationship with yourself & the case for therapy
#1319
July 29 · 59 min
The Gray Divorce Boom, Peptide Legal News & Celebrity Plastic Surgery Regrets - 1319
Gray divorce hit 36%, Danny Glover went public with his Alzheimer's diagnosis, BPC-157 quietly became legal again, a new bill takes aim at menopause discrimination at work, and celebrities are lining up to undo their own plastic surgery. Chalene Johnson breaks down why this is all happening at once. Chalene digs into why Kylie Jenner, Simon Cowell, and Kim Zolciak are all now saying they regret work they once defended, why Emily Simpson and Angie Katsanevas are living out the gray divorce numbers in real time, and why lawmakers like Debbie Dingell are stepping in on menopause discrimination at work. Topics discussed: gray divorce, Real Housewives of Orange County, Emily Simpson, Real Housewives of Salt Lake City, Angie Katsanevas, Shawn Trujillo, Danny Glover, Alzheimer's, magnesium, BPC-157, Botched Presents: Plastic Surgery Rewind, Kylie Jenner, Nicki Minaj, Simon Cowell, Kim Zolciak, Menopausal Workers' Fairness Act, Debbie Dingell Go Beyond The Podcast Join Chalene on her private podcast 👉chalene.com/more Book your virtual visit today with MIDI Health! 👉https://chalene.com/midi 🚨Questions Chalene Wants Your Thoughts on: Have you ever stayed in a relationship out of habit rather than love? Have you ever rushed into a cosmetic procedure decision you later regretted once the urgency wore off? Has anyone in your life shown small changes you brushed off as just stress or aging? But turnd out to be more serious? Related Links: Sign Up to Get the Weekly Newsletter!! 👉NEWSLETTER Camp Be More 2027 Registration is now OPEN!! 👉 CAMP Our Sponsors!! Check Out Magnesium Breakthrough go to https://chalene.com/mag and enter code CHALENE to get 10% off any order! Organifi!!! Go to https://www.Organifi.com/chalene and Use the Code CHALENE for 20% off all products! Book your virtual visit today with MIDI Health! 👉https://chalene.com/midi 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: Instagram: www.Instagram.com/ChaleneJohnson Facebook: www.Facebook.com/Chalene TikTok: @chaleneOfficial Chapters 00:00:00 — Intro: Day trip to Leigh-on-Sea & visiting Claire Cable 00:02:59 — Vacation fatigue & eating habits abroad 00:06:58 — Sponsor: Organifi collagen 00:08:35 — Peptide news: BPC-157, TB-500 & the FDA advisory vote 00:14:27 — Danny Glover's Alzheimer's diagnosis & the magnesium-dementia study 00:20:04 — Sponsor: BiOptimizers Magnesium Breakthrough 00:22:39 — TV picks: Hulu's squatter show & E!'s Plastic Surgery Rewind 00:27:45 — Sponsor: Midi Health & optimizing hormones 00:30:46 — The "gray divorce" trend & Real Housewives splits 00:46:20 — Divorce financial planning: QDRO & Social Security spousal benefits 00:49:23 — Camp BMore invite 00:50:26 — The Menopausal Workers Fairness Act debate 00:55:08 — Bonafide's State of Menopause study & the placebo-effect angle
July 25 · 11 min
Saturday Spill | Why Are Women Zooming in on My Vagina?
Listen to the full 45 minute Between Friends episode. Go Directly to this Patreon Episode "Why Are Women Zooming in on My Vagina?" https://www.patreon.com/TheChaleneShow/posts/why-are-women-in-163511252 Picture this... a casual conversation about the WNBA somehow turns into sports rivalries, parenting, personality types, and one of my most embarrassing high school stories. This one goes off the rails in the best way. 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 https://Chalene.com/more
#1318
July 24 · 52 min
Testosterone for Women Over 40 | Why My Labs Were Wrong - 1318
Testosterone, not GLP-1s, is what finally let Chalene Johnson lose body fat and build real muscle after 40, and she's laying out exactly how in this episode. Chalene explains why her total testosterone always looked normal on paper while she still felt exhausted and stuck in the gym, until a clinician finally tested her free testosterone and SHBG (sex hormone binding globulin) and found the real problem. In her words, total testosterone is the money in the bank, free testosterone is the cash in your pocket, and SHBG is the bank teller deciding how much you actually get to spend. She also gets into why she skipped the growth peptides everyone's talking about (tesamorelin, ipamorelin, CJC-1295) and switched from monthly testosterone injections to a daily cream instead. She talks candidly about the mold exposure that wrecked her hormones, caregiving through her father-in-law's Alzheimer's, and why she stopped weighing herself and started tracking body fat with an InBody scale instead. Topics discussed: testosterone for women, free testosterone, total testosterone, SHBG, hormone replacement therapy, perimenopause, GLP-1, tesamorelin, ipamorelin, CJC-1295, HGH, IGF-1, progressive overload, body composition, InBody scale, DEXA scan, mold toxicity, testosterone cream Midi Health testosterone for women: https://chalene.com/test Midi Health hormone and menopause care: https://chalene.com/midi Go Beyond The Podcast Join Chalene on her private podcast 👉chalene.com/more 🚨Questions Chalene Wants Your Thoughts on: Have you ever gotten a "normal" lab result but still felt off? I'd love to hear how you advocated for yourself, or wish you had. What's one rule around eating, fasting, or exercise you finally gave yourself permission to break? When it comes to strength training, are you tracking your weights and reps, or just guessing you worked hard? Related Links: Chalene's Favorites! OneSkin OS-01 Body lotion and Suncreen 👉https://chalene.com/lotion use Code Chalene at Checkout InBody Scale 👉https://go.shopmy.us/p-73936967 Sign Up to Get the Weekly Newsletter!! 👉NEWSLETTER Camp Be More 2027 Registration is now OPEN!! 👉 CAMP 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: Instagram: www.Instagram.com/ChaleneJohnson Facebook: www.Facebook.com/Chalene TikTok: @chaleneOfficial Chapters 00:00:00 Why GLP-1s cause muscle loss 00:06:50 Starting hormone replacement therapy in perimenopause 00:11:37 Overtraining, inflammation, and stalled progress 00:13:28 Protein-first eating over intermittent fasting rules 00:18:05 Progressive overload and choosing the right weights 00:20:15 SPF, OneSkin, and skin advice from a beauty influencer 00:29:59 Mold exposure and hormone disruption 00:32:39 Peptides, SHBG, and switching to a testosterone cream
#1317
July 22 · 1 hr 1 min
Ageism, Madonna's World Cup Show, and Fillers vs Botox - 1317
Chalene Johnson breaks down the Instagram AI feature that had the internet in a panic last week, why deepfake scammers are now stealing real videos and subtly altering someone's voice and appearance to make fake endorsements look real, and what to watch for so you don't get fooled. She also shares a new survey showing that a large percentage of perimenopausal and menopausal women have no idea what stage of reproduction they're in, and explains why she's been getting stronger and leaner using a hormone marker called sex hormone binding globulin, or SHBG, something most doctors won't test unless you specifically request it. She recommends Midi Health for anyone who wants a full hormone panel done right. Chalene gives a quick update on the Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni legal saga, including the ongoing dispute over $8 million in legal fees, then moves into the difference between Botox, Juvederm, and Sculptra, her own experience with Sculptra after her facelift, and a new lawsuit against Juvederm maker AbbVie. She closes with a passionate defense of Madonna following her World Cup halftime performance, walking through Madonna's decades of reinvention, her physical training history, and why Chalene believes the ageism criticism aimed at her is completely out of line. Topics discussed: Instagram, AI deepfakes, perimenopause, menopause, sex hormone binding globulin, Midi Health, Blake Lively, Justin Baldoni, AB 933, Botox, Juvederm, AbbVie, Sculptra, Beauty Broker, Madonna, World Cup Go Beyond The Podcast Join Chalene on her private podcast 👉chalene.com/more 🚨Questions Chalene Wants Your Thoughts on: 10 years from now, could Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds make a comeback? What do you think? Is Madonna getting unfair criticism, or does she deserve it? Related Links: Ultimate Instagram Masterclass Registration Chalene's Instagram Post "Does Bret Work?" Check out The Beauty Broker @beautybrokerofficial Erling Haaland on Instagram @erling Chalene's ShopMy Link http://chalene.com/shopmy Book your virtual visit today with MIDI Health! 👉https://chalene.com/midi Organifi!!! Go to https://www.Organifi.com/chalene and Use the Code CHALENE for 20% off all products! Try MASSZYMES – a 100% plant-based digestive enzyme blend that boosts nutrient absorption and speeds up muscle recovery 👉https://chalene.com/digest Sign Up to Get the Weekly Newsletter!! 👉NEWSLETTER Camp Be More 2027 Registration is now OPEN!! 👉 CAMP 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: Instagram: www.Instagram.com/ChaleneJohnson Facebook: www.Facebook.com/Chalene TikTok: @chaleneOfficial Chapters 00:00:00 Saffron, Organifi, and calming anxiety naturally 00:05:23 New survey exposes what women don't know about perimenopause 00:07:11 DEXA scans, peptides, and discovering her SHBG problem 00:13:47 Gut health, protein absorption, and Masszymes 00:18:30 Instagram's new AI feature and rising deepfake scams 00:29:27 Blake Lively vs Justin Baldoni lawsuit update 00:34:38 Botox vs Juvederm vs Sculptra: what's actually different 00:44:12 Madonna's World Cup performance and untouchable career
July 18 · 14 min
Saturday Spill | Moped Crash, Man Overboard and Cocaine at Lunch
Listen to the full 40 minute The Vault episode. Go Directly to this Patreon Episode "Moped Crash, Man Overboard and Cocaine at Lunch" https://www.patreon.com/TheChaleneShow/posts/moped-crash-man-163775955 Picture this... you're in the South of France, headed to an incredible beach club on a luxury yacht, when everything that could go wrong starts going wrong. From seasickness and sleep deprivation to influencer drama and a boat transfer that turns into total chaos, this story had us laughing... eventually. 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 https://Chalene.com/more
#1316
July 17 · 1 hr 1 min
Retatrutide vs Ozempic: What the Trials Really Show - 1316
Chalene Johnson breaks down retatrutide, the peptide everyone is calling a GLP-3 and an Ozempic killer, cutting through the hype to get to what the science actually says. Eli Lilly's own clinical trials show weight loss results that beat anything semaglutide or tirzepatide has produced, but retatrutide is not FDA approved and is not legally available at any US pharmacy, which means almost nobody buying it online is actually getting the real thing. Chalene explains what retatrutide actually is (a triple agonist that adds glucagon receptor activity to the GLP-1 and GIP receptors already targeted by Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro, and Zepbound), walks through what the phase three trial data really shows versus how it is being exaggerated online, and shares why an independent lab test of vials sold through TikTok, med spas, and Reddit found most contained only 7 to 14 percent of anything resembling the real molecule. She also unpacks the muscle preservation claims that are not backed by human data, the anhedonia and placebo effect reports circulating online, why bariatric surgery comparisons need context, and how to find a reputable source like Midi Health for anyone considering a GLP-1 through legitimate medical channels. Topics discussed: retatrutide, Ozempic, semaglutide, Wegovy, tirzepatide, Mounjaro, Zepbound, GLP-1, GLP-3, Eli Lilly, bariatric surgery, Midi Health, anhedonia, muscle wasting, peptides, BPC 157 Go Beyond The Podcast Join Chalene on her private podcast 👉chalene.com/more Book your virtual visit today with MIDI Health! For ALL your Testosterone and Hormone needs! 👉chalene.com/test 🚨Questions Chalene Wants Your Thoughts on: Are you Team 'wait for FDA approval' or Team 'I'll try it now'? Has the peptide craze made you more curious, or more cautious? If you've tried a GLP-1, did it feel like what Chalene described, or something totally different? Related Links: Sign Up to Get the Weekly Newsletter!! 👉NEWSLETTER Camp Be More 2027 Registration is now OPEN!! 👉 CAMP Upgrade Your Cookware to Our Place Today! Visit https://fromourplace.com/CHALENE and use code CHALENE for 10% off sitewide Related Episodes: The Peptide and Muscle Loss Truth Every Woman Over 40 Needs to Hear with Adam Schafer Listen: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-chalene-show-diet-fitness-life-balance/id911042029?i=1000772350501 TOP Peptide Doctor Warns Women Over 40 About These Weight Loss Peptides Watch: https://youtu.be/0em3XchhSx4?si=HbOORzxsA5-KK9wi Listen: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-chalene-show-diet-fitness-life-balance/id911042029?i=1000755077301 Everything You MUST Know About Peptides as a Woman Over 40 Watch: https://youtu.be/v5BQZlcVMoY?si=VreRZ474b5EHyrKk Listen: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-chalene-show-diet-fitness-life-balance/id911042029?i=1000715716389 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: Instagram: www.Instagram.com/ChaleneJohnson Facebook: www.Facebook.com/Chalene TikTok: @chaleneOfficial Chapters 00:00:00 Testosterone, HRT, and Midi Health before considering a GLP-1 00:07:08 Why everyone is suddenly talking about Retatrutide 00:15:11 Eli Lilly's clinical trial results explained 00:23:58 What Retatrutide actually is: GLP-1, GIP, and glucagon receptors 00:32:35 Our Place non-toxic cookware 00:35:27 Fake Retatrutide and the counterfeit peptide market 00:46:51 Retatrutide side effects and fact-checking the biggest claims 00:54:15 How to find a legit clinician and test your peptides for purity
#1315
July 15 · 1 hr 5 min
Kardashian Wannabes? Charli D'Amelio's Family Drama Over Missing Millions - 1315
Charli D'Amelio has gone no contact with her family, and newly confirmed legal filings show she's formally separated from D'Amelio Brands, the family company built entirely around her fame. Chalene Johnson breaks down how a Connecticut teenager's TikTok videos turned into a $100 million family empire almost overnight, and how that empire pulled in her sister Dixie D'Amelio, mom Heidi D'Amelio, and dad Mark D'Amelio. She covers the DeuxMoi tip that kicked off the rumors, TMZ's confirmation of the legal split dating back to March 2025, and Mark D'Amelio's since viral TikTok Live where he name dropped Charli's lawyer, Ron Starr, and claimed he has "receipts." Chalene also digs into the D'Amelio Show on Hulu, the collapse of the D'Amelio Brands footwear line and Be Happy Snacks popcorn, comparisons to Addison Rae's father, and why the Jackie Coogan Act, the law meant to protect child actors' earnings, doesn't cover kids who become famous on social media at all. Topics discussed: Charli D'Amelio, Dixie D'Amelio, Mark D'Amelio, Heidi D'Amelio, D'Amelio Brands, The D'Amelio Show, Hulu, TMZ, DeuxMoi, Ron Starr, Be Happy Snacks, Jackie Coogan Act, Addison Rae, TikTok, child influencer, momager Go Beyond The Podcast Join Chalene on her private podcast 👉chalene.com/more 🚨Questions Chalene Wants Your Thoughts on: If your kid came to you crying and said a huge opportunity was exhausting them, would you push them to push through, or would you let it go? Do you think Mark is a dad who got blinded by good intentions, or do you think there's something deeper going on with his own ego and need for control? Have you ever seen this exact pattern play out in a family you know — where fame, or even just a taste of success, took over and the parents couldn't see what it was doing to their kid? Related Links: Sign Up to Get the Weekly Newsletter!! 👉NEWSLETTER Camp Be More 2027 Registration is now OPEN!! 👉 CAMP Our Sponsors!! Chalene's Favorite! OneSkin OS-01 Body lotion 👉http://chalene.com/lotion use Code Chalene at Checkout iRestore is offering BIG savings on the iRestore Elite when you use code CHALENE at https://iRestore.com 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: Instagram: www.Instagram.com/ChaleneJohnson Facebook: www.Facebook.com/Chalene TikTok: @chaleneOfficial X: www.Twitter.com/ChaleneJohnson Chapters 00:00:00 Charli D'Amelio's 2019 TikTok rise and Dixie D'Amelio joins 00:07:00 DeuxMoi's tip on Mark D'Amelio and Charli's savings 00:11:42 TMZ confirms the legal split from D'Amelio Brands 00:13:39 Mark D'Amelio's TikTok Live and "I have receipts" 00:26:18 Move to LA and the family business origins 00:41:17 The D'Amelio Show on Hulu and the Kris Jenner comparison 00:46:24 D'Amelio Brands' $100 million valuation, Be Happy Snacks and the footwear brand's collapse 00:54:43 The Jackie Coogan Act and the gap in child influencer protections
#1314
July 10 · 47 min
The Shocking Ohio Family Case, Adele's Big Announcement & My Recovery From Exercise Obsession - 1314
Chalene has a Travis Kelce wedding update, a personal Travis Kelce story she's mildly embarrassed about, and a correction from Wednesday's episode before getting into a lot. The Siders case in Ohio just got a lot more complicated. Gary Sr. collapsed on his way to court, got released on a recognizance bond, and his attorneys filed two major legal motions on the same day. Chalene walks through what that could mean and why people are raising eyebrows at the timing. Then there's the Turpin family, another case of children isolated for years inside what looked, from the outside, like a completely normal home. Chalene talks about why that one is actually the scarier story, and what it says about how these things stay hidden for so long. Two singers are in the news this week. Adele is stepping away from performing, and she has a reason that is hard to argue with. And Ariana Grande has postponed tour dates, and Chalene does not think it is for the reason everyone assumes. Then there is a harder conversation about the platforms giving massive audiences to people who are clearly in crisis, what responsibility looks like there, and what Chalene knows from her own experience about how long it can take to even recognize there is a problem. She is recording from Cannes, France, and yes, you will hear the mopeds. Go Beyond The Podcast Join Chalene on her private podcast 👉chalene.com/more 🚨Questions Chalene Wants Your Thoughts on: Have you ever looked back and realized something you thought was totally healthy was actually kind of not? Like, when did that finally click for you? Okay, the Turpin family looked completely normal from the outside. Matching outfits, Disneyland trips, the whole thing. Does that change how you look at the people around you? Adele basically said she built an incredible life and now she just wants to live it. No apologies. Does that resonate with where you are right now? Related Links: Sign Up to Get the Weekly Newsletter!! 👉NEWSLETTER Camp Be More 2027 Registration is now OPEN!! 👉 CAMP Chalene's Favorite! OneSkin OS-01 Body lotion 👉http://chalene.com/lotion use Code Chalene at Checkout Go to http://greenchef.com/50chalene and use code 50chalene to get 50% off, plus 20% off your next two months 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: Instagram: www.Instagram.com/ChaleneJohnson Facebook: www.Facebook.com/Chalene TikTok: @chaleneOfficial
#1313
July 8 · 51 min
Jon and Kate Plus 8 Collins Abuse Allegations - 1313
Jon and Kate Plus 8 is back in the news, and it is a lot more complicated than the headlines are making it sound. One of the sextuplets, Colin, has a book coming out in October with abuse allegations against Kate Gosselin. And before anyone picks a side, Chalene wants to take you all the way back to the beginning, because the story of how we got here matters. This episode covers the full arc of one of the most watched families in reality TV history, what actually happened to Colin behind the scenes, why he was sent away for two years to a residential facility, what his dad Jon had to do to even find out where he was, and the psychological phenomenon called family scapegoating that experts say fits this situation almost exactly. But Chalene is not here to hand out a verdict. She has real questions about what role the cameras played, what role the producers played, what role we played as viewers, and whether any of this is as simple as hero and villain. Spoiler: she does not think it is. She also wants to hear from you. What do you remember about watching this show? Because this one hits different when you go back and actually look at it. Go Beyond The Podcast Join Chalene on her private podcast 👉chalene.com/more 🚨Questions Chalene Wants Your Thoughts on: What do you remember about watching Jon and Kate Plus 8? Did you love Kate or did she drive you crazy? Did you ever wonder what growing up on camera was doing to those kids? Have you seen Colin's interview? Are you buying the book? And the Ohio story about the 16 children found in one room, too dark, or do you want Chalene to cover it? Related Links: Pre-order In The Shadow Of Eight Book Sign Up to Get the Weekly Newsletter!! 👉NEWSLETTER Camp Be More 2027 Registration is now OPEN!! 👉 CAMP Our Sponsors!! Organifi!!! Go to https://www.Organifi.com/chalene and Use the Code CHALENE for 20% off all products! Ogee!! Go to https://ogee.com/CHALENE and use code CHALENE for 20% off. 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: Instagram: www.Instagram.com/ChaleneJohnson Facebook: www.Facebook.com/Chalene TikTok: @chaleneOfficial
#1312
July 3 · 44 min
Deadly California Plastic Surgeon, 16 Children saved in Ohio and The Empire State Building Proposal - 1312
Sixteen children. One room. Twelve feet by twelve feet. The Ohio attorney general stood at a podium this week and said out loud that if investigators had waited one more day, some of them might not have made it. Chalene is breaking this one down carefully, because there's a part of this story that almost nobody is talking about, and it changes everything. Then there's a story that's going to make you think twice before booking any cosmetic procedure. Three patients. One doctor. All within a few months of each other. That doctor is still practicing today, and there's a reason that's completely legal. This one is important. Share it with someone you love. And because the world never stops delivering, two influencers broke into the Empire State Building on Monday night, climbed to the top of the antenna at 1,450 feet, got engaged, and were in handcuffs by morning. Their one comment to reporters outside court is genuinely unbelievable. Go Beyond The Podcast Join Chalene on her private podcast 👉chalene.com/more Related Links: Virginia Giuffre's book 👉 Nobody's Girl Sign Up to Get the Weekly Newsletter!! 👉NEWSLETTER Camp Be More 2027 Registration is now OPEN!! 👉 CAMP Chalene's Favorite! OneSkin OS-01 Body lotion 👉http://chalene.com/lotion use Code Chalene at Checkout 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: Instagram: www.Instagram.com/ChaleneJohnson Facebook: www.Facebook.com/Chalene TikTok: @chaleneOfficial
#1311
July 1 · 45 min
Serena Williams Comeback, Taylor Swift Wedding and Must Know New Health Studies - 1311
Serena Williams is 44, four years retired, and somehow back at Wimbledon. Everyone wants to talk about the 31 pounds she lost to get there. Chalene's got thoughts on why that's the conversation instead of her game, and a stat about who GLP-1 companies are quietly targeting next that's going to make you raise an eyebrow. (Oh, and she's recording this one from the south of France, so don't mind the church bells.) Then there's Taylor and Travis, the wedding nobody can stop speculating about, the prenup, and the conspiracy theories that have apparently convinced more people than you'd think. Chalene's not buying it, but she's got opinions on why we all can't look away. There's also a book Chalene can't put down, the hormone therapy research nobody's talking about that could be the difference between life and death for women over 40, the real story on creatine dosing, and her usual rant, this time covering QR codes, gym hogs, and the people who text "we should talk" and vanish. Join Chalene on her private podcast 👉chalene.com/more 🚨Questions Chalene Wants Your Thoughts on: Why do you think we're so obsessed with celebrity relationships we have zero actual stake in? Have you noticed feeling more capable, more social, or more physical after losing even a little weight, with or without a GLP-1? What's your most irrational pet peeve, the kind you'd never say out loud to the person doing it? Related Links: MIDI Health! 👉https://chalene.com/midi Famesick By Lena Dunham 👉https://amzn.to/3QOwgK0 Sign Up to Get the Weekly Newsletter!! 👉NEWSLETTER Camp Be More 2027 Registration is now OPEN!! 👉 CAMP Research Creatine Study https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40854087/ HRT Mayo Clinic Study https://www.mayoclinicproceedings.org/article/S0025-6196(25)36687-5/abstract Our Sponsors!! Organifi!!! Go to https://www.Organifi.com/chalene and Use the Code CHALENE for 20% off all products! Try MASSZYMES – a 100% plant-based digestive enzyme blend that boosts nutrient absorption and speeds up muscle recovery 👉https://chalene.com/digest 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: Instagram: www.Instagram.com/ChaleneJohnson Facebook: www.Facebook.com/Chalene TikTok: @chaleneOfficial
June 27 · 11 min
Saturday Spill | Rich Parents, Unruly Kids, plus BTS European Adventures
Join Chalene & Bret LIVE Sunday 6/28/26https://Chalene.com/more Listen to the full 32 minute Between Friends episode. Go Directly to this Patreon Episode "Rich Parents, Unruly Kids, plus BTS European Adventures" https://www.patreon.com/TheChaleneShow/posts/rich-parents-bts-162187386 Picture this... you're on vacation in Europe, surrounded by luxury... and somehow the biggest entertainment is people watching. Bret and I get into our very unfiltered observations about travel, parenting, entitled tourists, and the kinds of people you always seem to find at five star resorts. 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 https://Chalene.com/more

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