The Chalene Show | Diet, Fitness & Life Balance

Chalene Johnson
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Top tips & practical steps for diet, fitness, organization, self improvement & more. Get healthy, balance your life, and improve relationships and productivity with New York Times Best Selling Author, Celebrity Fitness Trainer & Diet Debunker Chalene Johnson and guests. No BS. Chalene delivers straight talk and simple strategies (with a side of humor) so that every show delivers a return on your investment of time. The Chalene Show is life coaching, personal development, nutrition, exercise, focus, faith, family & fun all rolled into one! Want to be happier, healthier and more organized? This is your podcast.

  1. 1d ago ·  Bonus

    Saturday Spill | A Screenshot Sent By Mistake, Uninviting A Houseguest + What I Walked Away From This Week

    Listen to the full 57 minute Between Friends episode. Go Directly to this Patreon Episode "A Screenshot Sent By Mistake, Uninviting A Houseguest + What I Walked Away From This Week" https://www.patreon.com/posts/screenshot-sent-159604118   Picture this: two women go on vacation together for the first time… and one text about "needing alone time" quietly turns the whole trip into emotional chaos. What starts as healthy communication slowly spirals into awkward tension, hurt feelings, and a friendship dynamic that gets way more complicated than anyone 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, 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

    15 min

  2. 2d ago

    Why Women Over 50 Need WAY More Protein Than You Think

    The protein fix for women over 40 that doesn't require tracking, measuring, or losing your mind. Most protein advice was literally designed to make you fail. And the studies it's based on? Done on young athletic men. Not you. What nobody tells you about protein in midlife, the real talk on why you're not absorbing it, how much you actually need, and the fix that doesn't require an app or a food scale. Chalene Johnson spent years obsessing over macros, scanning every package, and still feeling like she was failing every single day. At 57, she's leaner than she was when she was exercising four to five hours a day. She doesn't track. She doesn't restrict. And she finally understands why none of that old stuff was ever going to work. Here's what most protein advice leaves out. Once you're in perimenopause or menopause, your body stops producing the same digestive enzymes. It literally can't break down protein the way it used to. So even if you're hitting your numbers, you're probably not absorbing what you think you are. This is called anabolic resistance, and it changes everything. Why the protein studies everyone quotes were done on young athletic men, not you Why feeling bloated and gassy after eating protein is not a coincidence Why women in midlife actually need more protein than they did at 35, not less Why processed protein products are creating inflammation and working against you Chalene also shares her Smart Girl method for eyeballing protein without a label, app, or calculator, the digestive enzyme tip that was a total game changer, and the one habit every woman she knows who looks amazing at 50, 60, and 70 actually does.   💪🏼 Book your virtual Age Well Appointment today with MIDI Health!! 👉 http://chalene.com/MIDI   🎯Related Links: Bioptimizers Masszymes digestive enzymes 👉 http://chalene.com/digest Organifi collagen peptides 👉 http://chalene.com/collagen Chalene's Favorites! OneSkin OS-01 Body lotion 👉http://chalene.com/lotion use Code Chalene at Checkout   💥 Related Episodes: You're Doing Protein WRONG! 5 Mistakes to AVOID for Fat Loss Over 40 Watch: https://youtu.be/npoGaPbvt9c?si=Qdq4paKnUw4q6hvr Listen: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-chalene-show-diet-fitness-life-balance/id911042029?i=1000702186105   How Much Protein Do You Really Need? Watch: https://youtu.be/jXSaR0ZG21w?si=WGAOxuz-x4WOWVe0 Listen: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-chalene-show-diet-fitness-life-balance/id911042029?i=1000630945221   🧐 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 thechaleneshow@gmail.com and mention The Chalene Show   Connect with me on your fav social platform: Instagram: www.Instagram.com/ChaleneJohnson    Facebook: www.Facebook.com/Chalene    TikTok: @chaleneOfficial

    35 min

  3. 4d ago

    Ketamine Therapy, Demi Moore's Body, Erika Jayne's Settlement and The Crash

    The honest conversation about midlife anxiety, perimenopause supplement scams, and why women over 40 can't stop adding things to their plate. I can't stop. I can't rest. And even when I do, I feel guilty about it. Sound familiar? I did my third ketamine therapy session last week and something shifted. I'm not gonna oversell it, but I noticed. And apparently so did hundreds of you who sent me DMs saying you feel the exact same way. We need to talk about this. We also need to talk about what's going on with women in midlife right now because the messages I've been getting from you are telling me this is not just a Chalene problem. The anxiety. The pressure. The guilt when you finally rest. That's an us problem. Plus there's a major investigation just published about how supplement companies are targeting women in perimenopause with products that have zero clinical evidence behind them. In at least one case it led to a misdiagnosis of cancer. I'm giving you the one question to ask before you buy anything in this space. Then we're getting into the Erika Jayne settlement because the media has this completely wrong and the $2 million number everyone keeps repeating is not the whole story. And at the very end, spoiler warning, my full breakdown of The Crash on Netflix and everything they conveniently left out. 🔥Join Chalene on her private podcast 👉http://chalene.com/more  Or go directly to the Full Ketamine Episode 👉  https://www.patreon.com/posts/i-did-ketamine-158992336   🧐Sign Up to Get the Weekly Newsletter!! 👉https://chalene.com/newsletter/   🎉 Camp Be More 2027 Registration is now OPEN!! 👉 http://campbemore.com   💥 Related Links: Dr. Andrew Levinson, Vitality Health Miami Beach: https://www.vhw.co/ The Crash on Netflix Mean Girl Murders on HBO Max  Perimenopause supplement investigation: https://www.statnews.com/2026/05/23/perimenopause-misinformation-influencers-supplements-hormones/   🎯Our Sponsors!!  Organifi!!! Go to https://www.Organifi.com/chalene  and Use the Code CHALENE for 20% off all products! Sleep Breakthrough: visit https://chalene.com/sleep to get your special discoun use code CHALENE at checkout   🔥Join Phase It!! Simplifies the art of aging vibrantly with science-backed fitness, nutrition and hormone support programs that actually work! https://phaseitup.com/   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 thechaleneshow@gmail.com and mention The Chalene Show   Connect with me on your fav social platform: Instagram: www.Instagram.com/ChaleneJohnson    Facebook: www.Facebook.com/Chalene    TikTok: @chaleneOfficial X: www.Twitter.com/ChaleneJohnson

    1h 9m

  4. May 23 ·  Bonus

    Saturday Spill | I Did Ketamine Therapy AGAIN Here's What Actually Happened

    Listen to the full 47 minute Between Friends episode. Go Directly to this Patreon Episode "I Did Ketamine Therapy AGAIN Here's What Actually Happened" https://www.patreon.com/posts/i-did-ketamine-158992336 Picture this: Chalene opens up about trying medically supervised ketamine therapy to break her addiction to being busy… and the internet absolutely loses its mind. What starts as a vulnerable conversation quickly turns into backlash, outrage, and one of the most unfiltered discussions she's had in a while. 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

    13 min

  5. May 22

    I Asked My Plastic Surgeon Everything and He Was Brutally Honest

    What nobody tells you about facelifts, the real talk on natural results, real costs, and what actually matters. My plastic surgeon looked at my facelift consultation list and said no to half of it. Honestly? That's when I knew he was the right one. Listen to all the BTS of My Facelift Journey  👉http://chalene.com/facelift Dr. Miguel Mascaro is a double board-certified facial plastic surgeon specializing in deep plane facelifts and natural results for women over 40. He only takes patients by referral. His wait list is two to three years out. And in this conversation, he was more honest with me than any surgeon I've ever talked to. We get into everything. Why good facelift results go completely unnoticed. Why waiting too long is actually one of the biggest mistakes you can make. What's really going on when someone comes out of facial plastic surgery looking nothing like themselves? And why doing every procedure on your list at once almost always backfires. I also tell you exactly what I had done, what Dr. Mascaro told me I didn't need, how I treated my facelift recovery like a full-time job, and yes, I tell you exactly what I paid for my extended deep plane facelift. Down to the penny. But you're gonna have to watch till the end for that one. I am just your bossy big sister who really doesn't want you to mess up your face. Watch this episode on YouTube this Sunday!!  👉https://www.youtube.com/@chalenejohnson/videos   🎯Related Links: Dr. Mascaro on Instagram: @drmascaro  - https://www.instagram.com/drmascaro/?hl=en Dr. Mascaro's website: miguelmascaromd.com The Beauty Broker - https://www.thebeautybrokers.com/ Compression garment study - https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37753333/ Listen to all  the BTS of Her Facelift  👉http://chalene.com/facelift Organifi!!! Go to https://www.Organifi.com/chalene  and Use the Code CHALENE for 20% off all products! Chalene's Favorites! OneSkin OS-01 Body lotion 👉http://chalene.com/lotion  and OneSkin Triple Power OS-01 BODY SPF  👉http://chalene.com/SPF use Code Chalene at Checkout Check out Our Place 👉http://fromourplace.com/CHALENE and use code CHALENE for 10% off sitewide   💥Related Episodes: My Deep Plane Facelift Regrets and Honest Results Watch: https://youtu.be/ZYC7na1QPhQ?si=S9qQD9dSH2c-YInH Listen: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-chalene-show-diet-fitness-life-balance/id911042029?i=1000763403189   Why I Got A Facelift (And Why I'm Not Sorry!) Watch: https://youtu.be/L5pq_S37wOI?si=sOTd3aODMoNksY1l   Jowls, Neck Lines & Sagging Skin GONE in 5 Minutes (No Surgery!) Watch: https://youtu.be/5FIGMbTbRDM?si=gXXXDQdoPEQM2DVQ   🧐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 thechaleneshow@gmail.com and mention The Chalene Show   Connect with me on your fav social platform: Instagram: www.Instagram.com/ChaleneJohnson    Facebook: www.Facebook.com/Chalene    TikTok: @chaleneOfficial X: www.Twitter.com/ChaleneJohnson

    45 min

  6. May 20

    GLP-1 Protein Propaganda, Bethenny Frankel & Ketamine Treatments - 1299

    Three new GLP-1 studies, why every food is suddenly "high protein," the Bethenny Frankel shoe drama blowing up Instagram, and why I'm on a ketamine table as you listen. Three new studies just shifted the GLP-1 conversation, and not in the direction women have been hearing about. Chalene digs into what's actually happening to muscle and bone density, why the rebound after coming off matters more than anyone's talking about, and the three questions every woman on Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro, or Zepbound should bring to her next doctor's appointment. She also gets into why every grocery aisle suddenly screams "high protein," and why this whole moment is starting to feel suspiciously like the Snackwell cookie era. There's a simple protein target that works without tracking macros, and Chalene walks through how she's using it. Then she breaks down the Bethenny Frankel shoe drama that took over Instagram this week. What the shoe brand founder got wrong, what Bethenny got wrong, and the rules of brand partnerships that almost nobody outside the influencer world understands. Finally, a personal update. As you're listening to this, Chalene is on the table for another medically supervised ketamine treatment with Dr. Andrew Levinson. She shares why she went back for a third session, what the last journey taught her about control, and who this kind of work is really for.   🔥Join Chalene on her private podcast 👉http://chalene.com/more   🎯 Need a clinician who is trained in women's health and accepts insurance? Book your virtual visit today with MIDI Health! 👉http://chalene.com/midi   🎉 Camp Be More 2027 Registration is now OPEN!! 👉 http://campbemore.com   🎯Treat yourself to the best bra and  shapewear on the market and save 20% Off your entire order at honeylove.com/CHALENE   🤓 Studies: March 2026 — Weight loss with GLP-1 medicines does not result in a disproportionate loss of muscle mass or function in obese mice and humans https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41850248/   March 2026 — Studies explore: GLP-1 receptor agonist use and its impact on long-term musculoskeletal health https://aaos-annualmeeting-presskit.org/2026/research-news/studies-explore-glp-1-receptor-agonist-use-and-its-impact-on-long-term-musculoskeletal-health/   May 2026 — Muscle atrophy associated with glucagon-like Peptide-1 receptor agonists: A population-based observational study https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0261561426000476   April 2026 — GLP-1 therapies and hair loss: A systematic review of current evidence and implications for counseling https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41998799/   🔥Join Phase It!! Simplifies the art of aging vibrantly with science-backed fitness, nutrition and hormone support programs that actually work! https://phaseitup.com/   Join the PodSquad on Facebook! 👉https://www.facebook.com/groups/ChalenePodSquad   🧐Sign Up to Get the Weekly Newsletter!! 👉https://chalene.com/newsletter/   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 thechaleneshow@gmail.com and mention The Chalene Show   Connect with me on your fav social platform: Instagram: www.Instagram.com/ChaleneJohnson    Facebook: www.Facebook.com/Chalene    TikTok: @chaleneOfficial X: www.Twitter.com/ChaleneJohnson

    57 min

  7. May 16 ·  Bonus

    Saturday Spill | Disney Cruise Controversy, Housewives Divorces, and Why AI Is Freaking Me Out

    Listen to the full 49 minute Between Friends episode. Go Directly to this Patreon Episode "Disney Cruise Controversy, Housewives Divorces, and Why AI Is Freaking Me Out" https://www.patreon.com/posts/disney-cruise-ai-157784116 Picture this: what starts as a conversation about a Disney cruise ship scandal suddenly turns into a much bigger discussion about reality TV marriages, power shifts, fame, and what actually changes relationships behind closed doors. It's messy, unfiltered, and the kind of conversation that spirals in the best way possible. 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

    14 min

  8. May 15

    AI Is Stealing Followers and Trust w/Brock Johnson - 1298

    Chalene + her son Brock on the AI avatar takeover, why midlife creators are most at risk, and the one thing AI can never copy. This week's episode is a little different because Chalene is actually the guest. Brock Johnson invited his mom back onto Build Your Tribe for a conversation that honestly feels very relevant right now. Everyone is rushing to use AI for content, branding, writing, thumbnails, videos, and automation… but what if it's actually making creators more forgettable? Chalene and Brock break down the growing "trust recession" happening online, why audiences are becoming more skeptical of polished content, and how AI may already be hurting authenticity more than creators realize. They also talk about why younger generations instantly recognize AI generated content, how fake influencers are already getting brand deals, and the surprising reason imperfect content is starting to outperform polished content on YouTube and Instagram. This conversation gets into the future of personal branding, content creation, and what creators over 40 need to understand before AI completely changes the online landscape. If you've been wondering how to use AI without losing trust, connection, or credibility, this episode is a must listen. Check Out Build Your Tribe YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@BuildYourTribePodcast/videos Audio Podcast - http://Chalene.com/BYTpodcast   🔥Join Chalene on her private podcast 👉http://chalene.com/more   🧐 Sign Up to Get the Weekly Newsletter!! 👉https://chalene.com/newsletter/   🎉 Related Links: Thank you to our Sponsor!!! Organifi!!! Go to https://www.Organifi.com/chalene  and Use the Code CHALENE for 20% off all products! Chalene's Favorites! OneSkin OS-01 Body lotion 👉http://chalene.com/lotion use Code Chalene at Checkout   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 thechaleneshow@gmail.com and mention The Chalene Show   Connect with me on your fav social platform: Instagram: www.Instagram.com/ChaleneJohnson    Facebook: www.Facebook.com/Chalene    TikTok: @chaleneOfficial X: www.Twitter.com/ChaleneJohnson

    37 min
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Top tips & practical steps for diet, fitness, organization, self improvement & more. Get healthy, balance your life, and improve relationships and productivity with New York Times Best Selling Author, Celebrity Fitness Trainer & Diet Debunker Chalene Johnson and guests. No BS. Chalene delivers straight talk and simple strategies (with a side of humor) so that every show delivers a return on your investment of time. The Chalene Show is life coaching, personal development, nutrition, exercise, focus, faith, family & fun all rolled into one! Want to be happier, healthier and more organized? This is your podcast.

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