Chris and Alli: Unfiltered

Chris and Alli

Don’t Suffer. Don’t Shrink. Get Strong. Chris & Alli Unfiltered is a space for women over 40 in their breakout phase. A chapter defined by strength, freedom, and expansion. We share honest conversations about life after 40: hormones, health, fitness, identity, and rebuilding in real time. From perimenopause to career pivots, we talk through the changes that come with this season, without pretending it’s all figured out. Here, we don’t believe you need to suffer, shrink, or chase perfection to be healthy as you age. We believe in building strength that supports real life, real bodies, and long-term well-being. Grab your coffee, water, or wine. Sit with us. Unwind. Welcome to Chris & Alli: Unfiltered.

Episodes

  1. Mar 10

    Perimenopause Anxiety & Strength Loss | We Checked Our Labs and Found This

    We kept waiting for a reason. Nothing had changed, but the anxiety kept building and our strength was quietly slipping. So, we stopped guessing and checked our hormones instead. In this episode we walk through the exact labs we tested, what our results revealed, and why perimenopause symptoms are rarely random. This is Wave 1: Anxiety. If you're in your 40s and don't feel like yourself, this conversation is for you.

    18 min

  2. Mar 6

    What Perimenopause Really Feels Like (And Why We Started HRT)

    In this conversation, we talk about our symptoms, the decision to begin HRT, and what this transition has actually felt like.   For reference: *nmol/L stands for nanomoles per liter, a metric unit of concentration used in medicine and chemistry to measure the amount of a substance in a volume of liquid.

    30 min

  3. Feb 10

    We’re Not Okay, and We’re Saying It Out Loud

    A raw, unscripted conversation about job loss, grief, and the uncertainty of starting over. We don’t have answers, we’re just saying it out loud.

    29 min

  4. Feb 3

    Corporate Burn Out

    There was a time when empathy, integrity, and collaboration felt like strengths at work. Lately, that hasn’t been our experience. In this episode, we talk honestly about our time in corporate roles, watching people step on each other to get ahead, seeing dishonesty rewarded, and realizing that leading with empathy often meant getting left behind. We share how exhausting it was to carry different versions of ourselves into different rooms, to be talked down to, and to navigate systems that quietly shifted from people-first to profit-first. This conversation isn’t about bitterness. It’s about clarity. We explain why we chose to step away, how we’re building Chris & Alli differently, and why we no longer measure work by hours on a clock,  but by energy, alignment, and sustainability. We work when we feel good. And we don’t believe success requires shrinking yourself to survive. If you’ve felt the shift, or wondered why work feels colder than it used to, this episode is for you. Don't Suffer. Don't Shrink. Get Strong!

    50 min

  5. Jan 27

    Most People Are Stuck Because They’re Solving the Wrong Problem | Protein & Calories Explained

    In this episode, we walk through how we actually think about calories, whether we’re cutting, maintaining, or building, and why the math doesn’t have to feel overwhelming. We break down TDEE, BMR, NEAT, and the thermic effect of food in plain language, talk about why refeeds matter (especially when dieting), and explain how we use carbohydrates strategically instead of fearing them. We also clear up common myths around protein, including how much your body can use, why spacing protein throughout the day matters, and the many roles protein plays beyond muscle building. This conversation isn’t about perfection or rigid rules. It’s about understanding how food works so you can make informed choices, adjust meals when life happens, and stop feeling confused or behind. If calorie math has ever felt intimidating or contradictory, this episode is meant to make it feel clearer, and more human. Don’t suffer. Don’t shrink. Get strong.

    41 min

  6. Jan 20

    The Cost of Eating Too Little — How Women 40+ Can Prioritize Protein

    For years, many women were taught that eating less was the answer. Fewer calories, smaller portions, constant restraint. But no one talked about the cost of that approach. In this episode, we have a candid, heart-to-heart conversation about how chronic under-eating affected us, and our relationship with food, and how everything changed once we truly understood how calories, protein, and macros work together. We break down: The real cost of eating too little over time Why prioritizing protein matters, especially for women How protein needs can change depending on lifestyle and training demands What maintenance calories actually look like when protein comes first How learning to fuel properly brought ease, confidence, and consistency back into our lives This isn’t about extremes, restriction, or perfection.It’s about eating in a way that supports strength, movement, and longevity, without suffering or shrinking. If you’re a woman 40+ who’s tired of being told to eat less and push harder, this conversation is for you. Don’t suffer. Don’t shrink. Get strong.

    39 min

  7. Jan 13

    We Learned This About Fitness After 40

    We spent years training, following programs, pushing harder, and doing what we thought we were “supposed” to do, before we truly understood how fitness should work for real life. In this episode, we talk about our personal fitness journey: how we got started, what we learned along the way, and the mindset shifts that changed everything. We share what actually matters when it comes to training. From sustainability and recovery, to food, strength, and listening to your body. Especially as it changes over time. This conversation isn’t about perfection or extremes. It’s about building a fitness life you can return to, year after year. If you’ve ever felt stuck, discouraged, or unsure if you’re doing “enough,” this episode is for you.

    47 min

  8. Jan 6

    The Perimenopause Symptom List Says WHAT?!

    In this perimenopause podcast episode, we explore common and surprising perimenopause symptoms that many women experience during midlife but rarely hear explained clearly. Fatigue, brain fog, anxiety, mood changes, sleep issues, brain zaps, weight shifts, and more. This conversation walks through the real symptom list, why these hormonal changes happen, and why so many women feel blindsided during this stage of life. If you’re navigating perimenopause, menopause, or hormonal changes in your 30s and beyond, this episode offers clarity, reassurance, and honest conversation without fear or fluff. A women’s health podcast focused on hormone health, midlife wellness, and real-life experiences. 🎧 Yale Medicine Study: https://medicine.yale.edu/news-article/after-decades-of-misunderstanding-menopause-is-finally-having-its-moment/

    32 min

  9. 12/30/2025

    Life at 40+: Hormones, Hustle & WTF Is Happening?

    In this first episode, we talk honestly about perimenopause, what it feels like before you even have a name for it, why so many women are left confused or dismissed, and how learning the science changed everything. This isn’t about giving medical advice. It’s about sharing lived experience, research, and real conversations around hormones, health, work, identity, and still trying to show up for life in your 40s and beyond. If you’ve ever thought, “Why does my body feel different?” or “Why didn’t anyone warn us about this?” you’re not alone. Subscribe and follow along. We’re just getting started.

    46 min

  10. 12/28/2025

    Chris and Alli - Unfiltered Episode 1 iHeart Trailer

    A short teaser from an upcoming episode of Chris & Alli. Chris shares how not feeling her best in her skin has led her to revisit the way she trained years ago — and why she’s curious to see how that approach might support her body now during perimenopause. Full episode coming Tuesday December 30th.

    3 min

  11. Season 1 Trailer

    Chris and Alli - Unfiltered Episode 1 Teaser

    A short teaser from an upcoming episode of Chris & Alli. Chris shares how not feeling her best in her skin has led her to revisit the way she trained years ago — and why she’s curious to see how that approach might support her body now during perimenopause. Full episode coming Tuesday December 30th.

    3 min

Trailer

About

Don’t Suffer. Don’t Shrink. Get Strong. Chris & Alli Unfiltered is a space for women over 40 in their breakout phase. A chapter defined by strength, freedom, and expansion. We share honest conversations about life after 40: hormones, health, fitness, identity, and rebuilding in real time. From perimenopause to career pivots, we talk through the changes that come with this season, without pretending it’s all figured out. Here, we don’t believe you need to suffer, shrink, or chase perfection to be healthy as you age. We believe in building strength that supports real life, real bodies, and long-term well-being. Grab your coffee, water, or wine. Sit with us. Unwind. Welcome to Chris & Alli: Unfiltered.

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  • Creator
    Chris and Alli
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    11
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © Copyright 2025 All rights reserved.
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