Scary Skinny: Why Everyone’s Getting Dangerously Thin Again and the Hidden Costs - 1251
The Chalene Show | Diet, Fitness & Life Balance
Release Date: 12/03/2025
Addiction and Forgiveness | My Origin Story Part 3 - 1259
The Chalene Show | Diet, Fitness & Life Balance
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...
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Saturday Spill | Awkward Christmas Conversations
The Chalene Show | Diet, Fitness & Life Balance
Listen to the full 50 min Between Friends episode. Go Directly to this Patreon Episode “Awkward Christmas Conversations” 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...
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The Fire | My Origin Story Part 2 - 1258
The Chalene Show | Diet, Fitness & Life Balance
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...
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Born In Detroit | My Origin Story Part 1 - 1257
The Chalene Show | Diet, Fitness & Life Balance
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...
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Saturday Spill | A Routine Dentist Appointment, a Facelift Panic, and the Most Awkward Gym Situation Ever
The Chalene Show | Diet, Fitness & Life Balance
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” 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...
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Women Are Conditioned To Dread Aging Here’s How I Rewired My Beliefs - 1256
The Chalene Show | Diet, Fitness & Life Balance
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...
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Real Life Lately, Thoughts That Hit When Things Get Quiet and What Actually Matters - 1255
The Chalene Show | Diet, Fitness & Life Balance
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 ...
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Saturday Spill | The Downside And Mental Impact Of My Facelift
The Chalene Show | Diet, Fitness & Life Balance
Listen to the full 40 min episode called “The Downside And Mental Impact Of My Facelift” Here - 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,...
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My Favorite Purchases of 2025 and the Documentaries You Need to Watch - 1254
The Chalene Show | Diet, Fitness & Life Balance
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...
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Why Does December Make Women Anxious, Sad, Depressed and Overwhelmed - 1253
The Chalene Show | Diet, Fitness & Life Balance
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...
info_outlineScary 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.
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🤓 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
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- The Dark Side of GLP-1 Weight Loss: Lawsuits, Side Effects, and Ethics
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