The Chalene Show | Diet, Fitness & Life Balance

9h ago

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=ioXogWRVg6Qe4FkX 🎉 Camp Be More 2026!! Registration Now! Only A Few Spots Left https://campbemore.com 🎉 Show Sponsors: Go to http://GREENCHEF.com/CHALENEGRAZA and use code CHALENEGRAZA to get started with 50% off Green Chef + FREE Graza Olive Oil Set Queen Of The Thrones Castor Oil go to https://chalene.com/oil OR 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: Instagram: www.Instagram.com/ChaleneJohnson Facebook: www.Facebook.com/Chalene TikTok: @chaleneOfficial X: www.Twitter.com/ChaleneJohnson

2d ago

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/facelift 🎉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 health How having help changes everything and why comparison backfires What empty nesting really brings up and how to prepare for it Why convenience can be a form of self care How generosity creates meaning beyond gifts Why aging can be something to look forward to 🎉Show Sponsors: Organifi!!! Go to https://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/memory Sleep Breakthrough: visit https://chalene.com/sleep to 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: Instagram: www.Instagram.com/ChaleneJohnson Facebook: www.Facebook.com/Chalene TikTok: @chaleneOfficial X: www.Twitter.com/ChaleneJohnson

6d ago

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/facelift

Dec 12

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/facelift 💥Book your virtual visit today with MIDI Health! I use and love! 👉 http://chalene.com/midi 😘 Promised Links: Chalene's Top Purchases For 2025 http://chalene.com/favorites Full Holiday Gift Guide https: https://chalene.com/holidayguide 🔥What To Watch: Sean Combs | The Reckoning - Netflix Note: Watch before the upcoming deep dive episode. Waves and War - Netflix A Vanishing in Apple Valley - Netflix Betrayal - Hulu The Perfect Neighbor - Netflix The McBee Dynasty - Peacock Also available via Bravo or YouTube TV depending on subscription. American Apparel - Netflix Unknown Number - Netflix My Nightmare Stalker - Paramount+ Amy Is Missing - Netflix 🎉Show Sponsors: Smart Creatine+ by BrainMD Optimize your brain and body 👉 http://chalene.com/creatine Save 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: Instagram: www.Instagram.com/ChaleneJohnson Facebook: www.Facebook.com/Chalene TikTok: @chaleneOfficial X: www.Twitter.com/ChaleneJohnson

Dec 10

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 month How comparison, money stress, and body image sneak into your mood A quick pen and paper exercise to sort what you can control from what you can release How to set boundaries around obligations and reframe non negotiables Why dancing is scientifically proven to lift anxiety and depression fast A simple ten minute challenge that can shift your mood immediately 🎯Related Links: Book The Anxious Generation - https://amzn.to/4oG6m5X British Medical Journal 2024 meta analysis on exercise and depression anxiety, highlighting dance Article 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 Costs Listen: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-chalene-show-diet-fitness-life-balance/id911042029?i=1000739489417 🎉Show Sponsors: Organifi!!! Go to https://www.Organifi.com/chalene and Use the Code CHALENE for 20% off all products! Chalene's Favorite! OneSkin OS-01 Body lotion 👉 http://chalene.com/lotion and use Code Chalene at Checkout 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: Instagram: www.Instagram.com/ChaleneJohnson Facebook: www.Facebook.com/Chalene TikTok: @chaleneOfficial X: www.Twitter.com/ChaleneJohnson

Dec 5

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 symptoms The real differences between perimenopause, menopause, and postmenopause How declining estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone affect mood, metabolism, sleep, libido, and weight gain Why visceral fat increases in midlife women and how it relates to inflammation and insulin resistance What the Women's Health Initiative got wrong about breast cancer risk and how updated research supports early HRT How to track symptoms, what labs to request, and when it is time to find a hormone specialist Pros and cons of common hormone delivery methods including creams, patches, pills, and troches Natural hormone support strategies like strength training, sleep, nutrition, and stress reduction How 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=9quJpDuaVhBxGKnX Listen: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-chalene-show-diet-fitness-life-balance/id911042029?i=1000673558739 Do these 4 Things to Balance Hormones Naturally Watch: https://youtu.be/guBl405a2jM?si=_pyERnHz97xSZNaf Listen: 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 Out Watch: https://youtu.be/6FTZF_dnL0s?si=oB7SOu8TAPoPD5Vi Listen: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-chalene-show-diet-fitness-life-balance/id911042029?i=1000687463601 🎉 Show Sponsors: Organifi!!! Go to https://www.Organifi.com/chalene and Use the Code CHALENE for 20% off all products! Head to http://greenchef.com/50CHALENE and 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: Instagram: www.Instagram.com/ChaleneJohnson Facebook: www.Facebook.com/Chalene TikTok: @chaleneOfficial X: www.Twitter.com/ChaleneJohnson

Dec 3

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 benefits How rapid weight loss affects hair, muscle, and bone How medical GLP1 use differs from crash dieting Red flags of malnourishment that get praised as discipline How influencer culture and wording like for inflammation distort the truth Why very low body fat disrupts hormones and health How to talk to teens about celebrity thinness in a healthy way A 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/memory Upgrade Your Cookware to Our Place Today! Visit 👉 http://fromourplace.com/CHALENE and 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 Try the Tinted Face Sunscreen by OneSkin 👉 https://chalene.com/tintedSPF 🎉 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: Instagram: www.Instagram.com/ChaleneJohnson Facebook: www.Facebook.com/Chalene TikTok: @chaleneOfficial X: www.Twitter.com/ChaleneJohnson

Nov 28

Imagine having your own world-class registered dietitian designing every meal to fit your lifestyle, help you lose fat, and maintain lean muscle without spending a cent. In this episode, Chalene explains how to use AI as your personal nutrition coach to create a fully customized calorie deficit plan that actually works. She walks you step by step through how to use ChatGPT to calculate your macros, design meals you will love, and fine tune your plan when progress slows. If you have ever thought it would be easy to lose weight if someone just told you exactly what to eat, this episode will show you how to make that happen. 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 🤓 What You Will Learn How to use ChatGPT to calculate your calorie deficit and macro goals Prompts that create a fully customized meal plan for your preferences and goals How to update your AI plan when your results stall Why personalized nutrition beats generic meal plans every time When to work with a real dietitian instead of AI How to save, edit, and reuse your meal plan like a pro 🚨 PROMPTS Prompt 1: Get Your Personalized Calorie and Macro Targets Act as a world-class registered dietitian and expert on metabolism. Your goal is to help me calculate my current maintenance calories, my total daily energy expenditure (TDEE), and my ideal calorie and macronutrient targets to lose an average of 2 pounds per week while maintaining lean muscle. Ask me one question at a time to gather all relevant details about my body composition, age, activity levels, metabolic history, diet history, and lifestyle factors that influence my caloric burn. Then calculate my results Prompt 2: Build My Custom 7-Day Meal Plan Act as a world-class registered dietitian and a women's health and nutrition expert. I have already determined my calorie and macronutrient targets for fat loss (listed above). Your job is to design a fully customized meal plan that fits those numbers and aligns with my lifestyle, preferences, and goals. Before creating the plan, ask me these questions one at a time to gather the following information: My food preferences Foods I dislike Any dietary restrictions My daily schedule Cooking skill Kitchen access Digestive issues Taste preferences Eating-out frequency Convenience needs Cultural or religious food practices Exercise routine Budget Preferred number of meals per day Any other lifestyle factors needed to customize the plan. Follow-Up Prompt for Progress Adjustments I've been following my plan for two weeks and haven't lost any weight. Walk me through possible reasons one question at a time and help me troubleshoot. Consider things like accuracy of food tracking, water retention, hormonal changes, sleep, activity level, and stress. Then, help me update my calorie or macro targets if needed. 🤓 Related Episodes: Exactly What I'd Do If I Wanted to Lose 20 Pounds (Step by Step) Watch: https://youtu.be/ul74gsY-cRo?si=4BThCDsH3pOcjYEx Listen: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-chalene-show-diet-fitness-life-balance/id911042029?i=1000703139340 7 Tiny Habits That *Actually* Changed My Life Over 50 (Wish I Knew Sooner!) Watch: https://youtu.be/polnaiheKc4?si=9I4Ivggv5TQ2xgrs Listen: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-chalene-show-diet-fitness-life-balance/id911042029?i=1000732283131 🎉Show Sponsors: Happy Drops from Organifi!!! Go to https://www.Organifi.com/chalene and Use the Code CHALENE for 20% off all products! Upgrade Your Cookware to Our Place Today! Visit http://fromourplace.com/CHALENE and use code CHALENE for 10% off sitewide 🎉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: Instagram: www.Instagram.com/ChaleneJohnson Facebook: www.Facebook.com/Chalene TikTok: @chaleneOfficial X: www.Twitter.com/ChaleneJohnson