The Chalene Show | Diet, Fitness & Life Balance

I told one small lie… and somehow ended up orchestrating three full blown ambushes across the city of Dallas.
What started as a simple girls trip turned into wigs, disguises, fake Instacart drivers, a sign spinning maniac outside a restaurant, and an Uber driver blasting mariachi music while swerving to the beat. I had to keep everyone separated, stagger flights from the same city, invent a connection to Troy Aikman, and pray nobody compared notes. It was chaos. The fun kind. Bret's here too… 
This one is messy, loud, and very on brand for what happens when women who've known each other for decades refuse to act their age.
 
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🔥We also get into:
• The unspoken rule about one sided friendships
• Why our girls trips have naturally gotten smaller
• How we completely blow out our energy in the first quarter
• The weird 7 Eleven bar with no name and a DJ hiding inside his hoodie
• Why themed outfits actually make trips easier
• And the 88 year old woman in Dallas who might have been the real highlight of the entire weekend
 
 
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Listen to the full 50 minute Between Friends episode. Go Directly to this Patreon Episode "No I Don't Want to Talk to Your Team"
https://www.patreon.com/posts/no-i-dont-want-150720002
Picture this: a simple invitation, a promising connection, and one sentence that changes the entire tone of the conversation. What should have been an easy yes turns into layers of back-and-forth, unexpected demands, and a moment that forces a serious reality check. It's unfiltered, slightly shocking, and the kind of behind-the-scenes story that makes you see "I'll send this to my team" in a whole new light.
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 http://Chalene.com/more
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Midlife can feel like your body suddenly changed the rules. The supplements that once boosted energy, hair growth, and metabolism might now be causing bloating, acne, brittle hair, belly fat, dry skin, hormone imbalance, and even abnormal lab results. In this episode, Chalene breaks down the popular supplements many women over 40 are still taking that could be quietly sabotaging their health, thyroid labs, skin barrier, bone density, and hormones. If you're navigating perimenopause or menopause and wondering why you don't feel like yourself anymore, this conversation will challenge what you think you "should" be taking. This is not about fear. It's about testing, not guessing, and making smarter choices in midlife.
Check out this video on YouTube 👉https://www.youtube.com/@chalenejohnson/videos
 
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🤓 What You Will Learn
How high dose biotin can trigger acne and distort thyroid and heart labs
The risk of iron after menopause
Why calcium alone may not strengthen bones
How DHEA can spike testosterone and cause breakouts
The link between caffeine, cortisol, and belly fat
Why creatine gummies are underdosed and dosing matters
How protein powders may add bloating and hidden calories
Why too much vitamin E can increase bruising
Why testing with a clinician beats guessing
 
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My favorite brand of Castor Oil is Queen Of The Thrones go to https://chalene.com/oil  or code CHALENE at Checkout for 10% off
 
🧐 Research:
Biotin lab interference
https://www.fda.gov/medical-devices/in-vitro-diagnostics/biotin-interference-troponin-lab-tests-assays-subject-biotin-interference
https://jcadonline.com/biotin-for-hair-loss-evidence/
Calcium supplements and Bone Density
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC7231370/?utm_
Calcium supplements cardiovascular disease
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S1050173825001045?utm
Oxidative stress risks from excess iron
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC11587765/?utm
DHEA supplementation on testosterone and estradiol
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC12231631/?utm
 
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If you've ever considered starting a podcast, a YouTube channel, Patreon or all of the above…this episode could make you some money and definitely save you a lot of time.
This is the real breakdown of how creators make money "just talking"… and why most people start podcasting with the wrong expectations.
 
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🤓 What You Will Learn
• How podcast ads really work (CPMs, what "downloads" actually mean, realistic numbers)
• The difference between random ad inserts vs host read sponsors
• Why I will not take most sponsors, even when the money's good
• How YouTube fuels podcast growth, even when it looks like it hurts downloads
• What AdSense can add once you're consistent
• The ecosystem strategy: podcast + YouTube + social + email
• Patreon, and why it attracts the most like minded listeners
• Common podcast and guest scams to watch for
• What I'd do if I was starting from zero today
 
🎉Show Sponsors:
My favorite brand of Castor Oil is Queen Of The Thrones go to https://chalene.com/oil      OR use code CHALENE at Checkout for 10% off
Thank you to our Sponsor!!! Organifi!!! Go to https://www.Organifi.com/chalene  and Use the Code CHALENE for 20% off all products!
 
🧐 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 [email protected] and mention The Chalene Show
 
Connect with me on your fav social platform:
Instagram: www.Instagram.com/ChaleneJohnson   
Facebook: www.Facebook.com/Chalene   
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X: www.Twitter.com/ChaleneJohnson

Listen to the full 1 hour Between Friends episode. Go Directly to this Patreon Episode "This Is Why I Don't Read The Comments"
https://www.patreon.com/posts/this-is-why-i-150149213
Picture this: a dinner with a well-connected industry insider, quiet confessions about midlife celebrities, and a conversation that suddenly pivots to Reddit trolls and AI tracking anonymous haters. What starts as behind-the-scenes plastic surgery talk turns into a jaw-dropping story about an influencer who uncovers the truth about her loudest critic. It's surprising, a little unsettling, and a reminder that sometimes the smartest move is to stop reading the comments altogether.
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 http://Chalene.com/more
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