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Forced to Choose? These Are My 11 Healthy Must-haves - 1196

The Chalene Show | Diet, Fitness & Life Balance

Release Date: 05/23/2025

If You Think Being Late is Rude - Listen To This! - 1211

The Chalene Show | Diet, Fitness & Life Balance

Ever feel like you're living with someone who’s always running late, forgetting things, or totally oblivious to how much time has passed? Or maybe you're that person? In this episode, we’re breaking down time blindness—a real, brain-based struggle that affects people with ADHD, whether they’ve been diagnosed or not. Chalene opens up about what it’s like to live with ADHD as an adult and how it’s impacted her marriage, parenting, and those always-chaotic travel days. You’ll hear expert insights from Dr. Russell Barkley and personal stories from both Chalene and Bret, who also...

Why Your Knees Hurt | It’s Probably Not What You Think - 1210

The Chalene Show | Diet, Fitness & Life Balance

If your knees are feeling stiff, crunchy, or just not doing what they used to — you are not alone. In this episode, Chalene Johnson keeps it real and breaks down why your knees might be acting up (and yep, it’s probably not actually your knees). She’s talking hormones, tight hips, sleepy glutes, bad shoes — all the sneaky stuff no one tells you is connected. Plus, Chalene shares exactly what she’s been doing to feel stronger, more mobile, and basically better than she did in her 30s. If you’ve been thinking “I guess this is just what happens with age” — hit play, because...

Solo Adulting, Airport Chaos, and Love Island Drama - 1209

The Chalene Show | Diet, Fitness & Life Balance

Chalene’s unpacking the whole Lake Tahoe 4th of July trip — from airport chaos to karaoke in a Christian Uber, to what happens when security guards go full psycho. She also gets real about what it’s like traveling without Bret (spoiler: it involves four-inch heels, zero gate info, and lots of airport pacing). Plus, she opens up about her “non-drinking but not sober” approach, board game trauma, TikTok shopping obsessions, and the dark side of trashy reality TV like Love Island. 🎯Try Patreon for 7 Days FREE for all of the FUN content not suited for the regular show!! ...

Peptides: The Hype, the Risks, and What No One’s Telling You - 1208

The Chalene Show | Diet, Fitness & Life Balance

Peptides are everywhere right now — hyped by influencers, marketed as the next big thing in anti-aging, fat loss, healing, and even libido. But are they actually safe? Are any of them FDA approved? And what’s the real difference between the peptides found in skincare and supplements vs. the ones people are injecting? In this episode, Chalene Johnson breaks down the facts, shares jaw-dropping stories, and reveals the truth about what works, what’s risky, and what questions every consumer should be asking before jumping on the peptide bandwagon. Watch this Episode on YouTube this Sunday!! ...

The Autopilot Trap | How My Fitness Fell Off and How I got it Back - 1207

The Chalene Show | Diet, Fitness & Life Balance

At some point, most women hit that wall where workouts just stop working. Progress stalls, results backslide, and it starts to feel like maybe it’s just age or hormones or whatever. In this episode, Chalene Johnson breaks down exactly what helped her snap out of that frustrating funk and start seeing real changes again. From lazy habits that creep in without you realizing to simple tweaks that totally wake up your muscles, she’s sharing all the things no one’s really talking about. This one’s packed with straight talk, practical tips, and the kind of motivation that actually gets...

GLP-1s for Menopause, Brain Health + Weight Maintenance (Not Just Weight Loss!) - 1206

The Chalene Show | Diet, Fitness & Life Balance

If you've been curious about GLP-1s but assumed they're only for people with diabetes or major weight to lose—this episode will absolutely shift your perspective. Chalene sits down with Dr. Kathleen Jordan of MIDI Health to unpack everything from microdosing GLP-1s (like Ozempic and Wegovy) to their shocking brain-protective benefits, and even their potential role in reducing addictive behaviors like snacking or drinking. They cover why perimenopausal and menopausal weight gain feels so defeating, how compounding pharmacies work, and why GLP-1s might actually be part of a longevity plan. Oh,...

What No One’s Saying About GLP-1s, Body Shaming and the DC Cheerleader Controversy - 1205

The Chalene Show | Diet, Fitness & Life Balance

If you've ever caught yourself celebrating taking out the trash like it's a major life achievement—girl, you're not alone. In this episode, Chalene gets real about body image, the emotional toll of performance culture (hello, Dallas Cowboy Cheerleaders), and why something as simple as the self-checkout line can feel like a final exam. From childhood ballet comparisons to reality TV-level body critiques, this episode unpacks how deep our body beliefs run—and how to start rewriting the script. 🎯Try Patreon for 7 Days FREE for all of the FUN content not suited for the regular...

How to Talk to Your Man About Sex Stuff Without Making It Weird | Part 2 w/Susan Bratton - 1204

The Chalene Show | Diet, Fitness & Life Balance

Talking to a partner about sex stuff can be super uncomfortable — but it doesn’t have to be. In this juicy Part 2 episode, Chalene brings back intimacy expert Susan Bratton to tackle what’s really going on when a man seems less interested in sex, how to approach tricky conversations about hormones or ED without hurting his ego, and what women can do to spark desire and confidence in the bedroom. From surprising tools like penis pumps and nitric oxide boosters to simple mindset shifts around body image and fantasy sharing, this episode delivers the real talk most couples desperately need....

Girls Weekend Fall Out: Covid, Blisters, Bloating and Boating - 1203

The Chalene Show | Diet, Fitness & Life Balance

Chalene is sick, she’s starving, and she’s surviving solely on kettle corn—but that’s just the beginning. In this totally unfiltered episode, Chalene breaks down her wild girls’ weekend, complete with boat-day dance parties, self-tanner disasters, shuffle dance injuries, and the Great Bodega Betrayal. She also gets real about sleep struggles, narcissism overload on TikTok, and why posing for thirst traps is basically a sport. If you’ve ever powered through fun while your body’s screaming “nope,” you’ll feel this one in your soul. Sign Up to Get Chalene's Weekly...

Did I Just Join A Cult? Plus 11 Surprise Sleep Mistakes Keeping You Awake - 1202

The Chalene Show | Diet, Fitness & Life Balance

Why do some women feel totally exhausted all day—only to be wide awake the second their head hits the pillow? It might not be your hormones (or at least, not just your hormones). In this episode, Chalene shares 11 surprisingly common habits that could be wrecking your sleep—no matter how many wellness hacks or supplements you’ve already tried. We're talking mouth breathing, blood sugar crashes, sneaky tech triggers, and some habits you thought were healthy but are actually sabotaging your rest. But first—Chalene spills the story of a bizarre and hilariously awkward experience at a...

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If you had just minutes to grab only the essentials for your health—what would make the cut? In this episode, Chalene breaks down her ride-or-die wellness tools, the exact 11 things she had to take when she and Bret had to suddenly evacuate their home due to toxic mold. From ugly (but genius) barefoot shoes to supplements that legit saved her energy, skin, and sleep, she’s not holding back. Whether you're rebuilding your health routine or just want to see what Chalene swears by, this list is packed with tried-and-true essentials for women in midlife and beyond.

Watch this Episode on YouTube this Sunday 👉

https://www.youtube.com/@chalenejohnson/videos

✅ What You Will Learn:

Chalene’s must-have health items after being displaced from her home
The supplements she never skips (and why)
How a pill organizer and walking pad became non-negotiables
Her honest take on barefoot shoes, hormone therapy, and tracking devices
Affordable tools that move the needle on sleep, bone health, and energy

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