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The Chalene Show | Diet, Fitness & Life Balance

Release Date: 06/13/2025

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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 recent wellness conference that had her wondering… Did I just join a cult? Trust us, it’s worth the listen.

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✅ What You Will Learn

  • 11 surprising daily habits that may be silently destroying your sleep
  • Why mouth breathing at night wreaks havoc on your rest (and how to fix it)
  • The link between intimacy, hormone balance, and better sleep
  • How certain supplements and sleep aids might be working against you
  • Why a cooler, darker bedroom matters more than you think
  • Easy, science-backed sleep upgrades you can implement tonight

 

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