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There's a lot happening right now… and honestly, some of it is a little unsettling. From a shocking true crime update that keeps getting darker, to the rapid rise of AI scams that are fooling even smart people, this episode dives into what's really going on behind the headlines and why it matters more than you think. The conversation also gets real about how AI is impacting trust, business, and even your personal safety in ways most people are not paying attention to yet. Plus, there are some very real life updates, including a difficult health scare, a behind-the-scenes look at planning an emotional memorial service, and a reminder of what actually matters when everything feels overwhelming. This one is a mix of awareness, perspective, and real life… the kind of episode that makes you stop and think about what you're consuming, who you trust, and how fast things are changing.   💥Hang out with Chalene on her Private Podcast Patreon!!  To Join Go to  http://chalene.com/more    🎉 Camp Be More 2027 Registration is now OPEN!! 👉 http://campbemore.com   What Chalene Talks About: The disturbing update in the David Burke case How AI is cloning voices to scam families What TikTok's new AI policy really means Why fake ads and influencers are harder to spot The backlash against brands using AI wrong How to protect yourself from deepfake scams Why authenticity matters more than ever The reality of planning a memorial service A personal update on Penelope's health Why more women are finally choosing themselves   🎯Related Links: Go to http://greenchef.com/50chalene and use code 50chalene to get 50% off, plus 20% off your next two months. Treat yourself to the best bra and  shapewear on the market and save 20% Off your entire order at https://www.honeylove.com/CHALENE Go to http://getfresh326.com/ to get your full size bottle of  Fresh Pressed Olive Oil for only $1 but hurry the offer ends soon!!   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 [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    TikTok: @chaleneOfficial X: www.Twitter.com/ChaleneJohnson

Listen to the full 48 minute Between Friends episode. Go Directly to this Patreon Episode "Fake Followers, Fake Credibility, Real People Falling for It" https://www.patreon.com/posts/fake-followers-154734742   Picture this: Chalene hires a high-end editing agency expecting next-level work… and instead, everything starts quietly falling apart. What begins as a normal hiring process turns into missed details, bad edits, and then one move that crosses a line you don't come back from. It's frustrating, a little shocking, and the kind of behind-the-scenes story you only hear on Patreon.   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

Question - Would you rather new episodes drop on Sundays or keep on Fridays? Let me know in the podsquad. Sign Up to Get the Weekly Newsletter!! 👉https://chalene.com/newsletter/ For women over 40, especially in perimenopause and menopause, belly fat isn't just about calories or willpower. It's about hormones, cortisol, and a specific type of fat most people don't fully understand: visceral fat. And here's the frustrating part… a lot of the advice women have been following for years can actually make it worse. In this episode, Chalene Johnson breaks down what's really happening inside the body during midlife, why common weight loss strategies backfire, and what actually works to reduce stubborn belly fat without slowing metabolism or increasing stress. What Chalene Talks About: • Why visceral fat behaves differently (and why it's harder to lose) • The real connection between cortisol, stress, and midsection weight gain • Why eating less can backfire in perimenopause and menopause • The "protein preloading" strategy that helped reduce belly fat • A simple way to hit protein goals without tracking or counting • Why certain workouts may be increasing stress hormones • The best type of movement to support fat loss after 40 • How muscle impacts metabolism and long-term fat loss • The supplements that may support blood sugar, sleep, and hormones If you've been doing everything "right" and still feel stuck with belly fat, this will finally make it make sense… and give you a much simpler way forward. Check out this video on YouTube 👉https://www.youtube.com/@chalenejohnson/videos   💥Hang out with Chalene on her Private Podcast Patreon!!  To Join Go to  http://chalene.com/more   💪🏼 Book your virtual Age Well Appointment today with MIDI Health!! 👉 http://chalene.com/MIDI   🎉 Related Links: Berberine Breakthrough 👉 https://chalene.com/bbt   enter code CHALENE to get 10% off any order Magnesium Breakthrough 👉 http://chalene.com/mag  enter code CHALENE to get 10% off any order Daily Fiber+ 👉http://chalene.com/fiber Organifi!!! Go to https://www.Organifi.com/chalene  and Use the Code CHALENE for 20% off all products!   🤓 Related Episodes: STOP Doing 10,000 Steps After 40 (Do THIS Instead) Watch: https://youtu.be/LtR5TxbFjGk?si=yiSKd6Tti9Lkuvwc Listen: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-chalene-show-diet-fitness-life-balance/id911042029?i=1000759025570   I Tried EVERY Walking Pad to See Which Works BEST for Fat Loss Watch: https://youtu.be/tmkQBxl4Dls?si=NtyC5M43BYb5byQG Listen: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-chalene-show-diet-fitness-life-balance/id911042029?i=1000650107001   🧐 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    TikTok: @chaleneOfficial X: www.Twitter.com/ChaleneJohnson

Britney Spears checked into rehab… and yes, that's the headline. But for anyone who's been paying attention, it's clear there's a lot more going on beneath the surface. Chalene Johnson takes a deeper look at everything surrounding it… the DUI, the conservatorship, her recent behavior, the people in her orbit, and the bigger names and systems that keep showing up in the background. And the deeper you go, the harder it becomes to ignore the patterns. What's actually known is separated from what's speculation, along with why some of these connections feel too consistent to dismiss. From Britney's history of control and finances to the larger conversation around power, money, and influence, this one gets uncomfortable. Chalene Gets Into: • What likely led up to Britney checking into treatment • Why rehab right now may not be as random as it seems • The real impact of the conservatorship and who benefited • The financial relationships that continue to raise questions • Why people are suddenly connecting Britney to bigger headlines • The patterns showing up around power, control, and influence in Hollywood • Why it's getting harder to separate truth from narrative This isn't about tearing anyone down. There's real empathy for Britney and what she's been through. But once you start connecting some of these dots… it's hard to ignore.   💥 Hang out with Chalene on her Private Podcast Patreon!!  To Join Go to  http://chalene.com/more    🎯Related Links: 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 Sleep Breakthrough: visit https://chalene.com/sleep to get your special discoun use code CHALENE at checkout   🤓 Related Episodes: Epstein Files: Dr. Peter Attia and The Accountability Gap https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-chalene-show-diet-fitness-life-balance/id911042029?i=1000749244392   Tiger Woods, Justin Timberlake, Love on the Spectrum, ChatGPT is DEAD Plus a Lifer Update https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-chalene-show-diet-fitness-life-balance/id911042029?i=1000760232488   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 [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    TikTok: @chaleneOfficial X: www.Twitter.com/ChaleneJohnson

Listen to the full 48 minute Between Friends episode. Go Directly to this Patreon Episode "What We Really Think About Celebrities (Unfiltered and Slightly Brutal)" https://www.patreon.com/posts/what-we-really-155331513   Picture this: a simple game of "say the first thing that comes to mind" between Chalene and Bret… and it completely goes off the rails. What starts as harmless celebrity opinions quickly turns into brutally honest takes and the kind of unfiltered commentary that probably shouldn't be said out loud. It's messy, funny, and exactly the kind of thing you get on Patreon that you probably weren't supposed to hear.   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

If your skincare routine over 40 keeps getting longer but your skin still isn't improving, this minimalist skincare routine for aging skin might completely change how you approach everything. For women in perimenopause and menopause, skin changes like collagen loss, dryness, and sensitivity are real and they require a totally different strategy. Chalene Johnson breaks down why most anti-aging skincare routines stop working after 40 and what actually matters if you want smoother, healthier, more hydrated skin. She explains the root cause behind thinning skin and wrinkles, how hormone changes impact collagen production, and why focusing on your skin's foundation is the real game changer. You'll also learn the simple 3-step skincare routine she's followed for over a year and why using more products can actually make your skin worse. If you're wondering what the best skincare routine for women over 40 really looks like, whether tretinoin or estriol cream actually works, or how to fix dry, sensitive, aging skin without wasting money on products that don't deliver, this episode breaks it all down. This is about working smarter with your skin, not harder and finally understanding what actually works in midlife. Check out this video on YouTube 👉https://www.youtube.com/@chalenejohnson/videos   💥 Hang out with Chalene on her Private Podcast Patreon!!  To Join Go to  http://chalene.com/more    🥰 Chalene's Favorite Skin Care Products -  http://chalene.com/routine Estriol Cream & Tretinoin (Retin A) 👉 http://chalene.com/MIDI OneSkin Gentle Cleanser - http://chalene.com/facewash Use Code Chalene Vanicream Moisturizer - Local Drug Store   🤓 What Chalene Talks About Why skincare stops working after 40 The real cause of dry, thin, sensitive skin Why more products can damage your skin barrier The biggest mistake with layering skincare How hormones impact collagen and skin thickness The simple 3-step routine that actually works How tretinoin improves skin texture and tone What estriol cream does and why it matters Why alternating actives works better than stacking The drugstore product dermatologists swear by   🎉 Related Links:  iRestore is offering BIG savings on the iRestore Elite when you use code CHALENE at http://iRestore.com   🤓 Related Episode: 5 Biggest Makeup Mistakes Making You Look Older Watch: https://youtu.be/89o88_cercE?si=VnFz_rRpUypcmJ1b   Doctor Reveals MUST TAKE Supplements /Skincare to Reduce Wrinkles Watch: https://youtu.be/g-xd4WQ4OWk?si=G8WsKFVR2FbTIL2I Listen: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-chalene-show-diet-fitness-life-balance/id911042029?i=1000684370931   I Tested Every Red Light Therapy Device So You Don't Have To… Watch: https://youtu.be/C6uLMKiWVsQ?si=QGflmUAaCh3lWwcf Listen: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-chalene-show-diet-fitness-life-balance/id911042029?i=1000696776535   🧐 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    TikTok: @chaleneOfficial X: www.Twitter.com/ChaleneJohnson

If two celebrity DUI stories hit a nerve this week, this episode goes way deeper than the headlines. Chalene gets into the bigger question nobody can stop asking: when someone has unlimited money, access, and people around them, how are they still ending up behind the wheel impaired, and who is helping normalize that behavior? Then the conversation takes a sharp turn into one of the most unexpectedly life giving shows on TV, Love on the Spectrum, and why it reveals something most neurotypical dating shows completely miss about attraction, honesty, and emotional safety. There is also a candid life update from Atlanta, thoughts on why AI tools are changing way too fast to get comfortable, and a real look at the emotional weight Brett is carrying while preparing for his dad's memorial service. It is part pop culture, part relationship insight, part personal update, and very much one of those episodes that covers a lot but somehow all connects. 🔥 Checkout  Chalene's Last YouTube Video  👉https://www.youtube.com/@chalenejohnson/videos   💥 Hang out with Chalene on her Private Podcast Patreon!!  To Join Go to  http://chalene.com/more    🤓 What Chalene Covers: Why these celebrities DUI stories are about more than just bad decisions How fame, money, and the wrong people can enable destructive behavior What these celebrity cases reveal about image versus reality Why Love on the Spectrum feels so different from other dating shows The key dating lesson most neurotypical people may be missing Why emotional safety matters more than looks or status Why AI content can feel overwhelming and hard to process A smarter way to approach AI as everything keeps changing Why committing to annual AI tools may not be the best move A personal update from Atlanta speaking with Brock What's becoming clear about Brock's growth on social The emotional and logistical stress of planning Bob's memorial How to separate what your brain tells you from what's actually true   🎯 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     🧐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 [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    TikTok: @chaleneOfficial X: www.Twitter.com/ChaleneJohnson

If you've been stuck doing 10,000 steps a day and not seeing results, interval walking, sometimes called Japanese walking, might be the shift your body actually needs. Instead of just doing more steps, this method focuses on changing your pace and intensity, which is what really drives fat loss, strength, and results, especially in midlife. In this episode, Chalene Johnson  breaks down why the 10,000 step rule was never based on real health science and how chasing that number can leave you feeling frustrated and stuck. She explains what's really happening inside your body when you hit a plateau and why doing more of the same isn't the answer. You'll learn exactly how interval walking works, how to structure it, and why this simple change can help you burn more fat, improve your metabolism, and get better results in less time. If your body feels like it's stopped responding, this is the smarter, more effective way to get things moving again. Check out this video on YouTube 👉https://www.youtube.com/@chalenejohnson/videos   💥 Hang out with Chalene on her Private Podcast Patreon!!  To Join Go to  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! I use and love! 👉http://chalene.com/midi   🤓 What You Will Learn Why 10,000 steps is a myth Where step benefits actually peak Why your body hits a plateau Effort vs stimulus explained How interval walking works Simple interval walking structure Boost fat loss and metabolism Improve knee strength and stability Mistakes that keep you stuck Get results in less time   🎉 Related Links: Head to http://greenchef.com/50CHALENE and use code 50CHALENE to get 50% off your first month, then 20% off for two months with free shipping   🤓 Related Episode: STOP Walking 10,000 Steps/Day Until You Watch This (Esp Over 45!) Watch: https://youtu.be/SkCl9tnat0E?si=JNHrxwECsAVLQ9BU Listen: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-chalene-show-diet-fitness-life-balance/id911042029?i=1000731153699   The Bone Density Myth Every Woman Over 40 Needs to Hear Watch: https://youtu.be/8jisInmObTM?si=MZ49y75JbZPqoX3k Listen: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-chalene-show-diet-fitness-life-balance/id911042029?i=1000727489977   Walking vs Rebounding - Which ACTUALLY Burns More Fat After 50? Watch: https://youtu.be/U_NHw0Rk0vc?si=0Rl5umzH0UP15qn9 Listen: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-chalene-show-diet-fitness-life-balance/id911042029?i=1000749583582     🧐 Research: Interval walking works (fitness, strength, health improvements) https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC11970289/ Interval walking improves physical + cognitive function https://www.cureus.com/articles/284062 Interval walking improves bone response (postmenopausal women) https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC11376574/ Interval walking is practical + usable as real-world exercise https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10194951/ Intensity vs steady walking (metabolic + enjoyment) http://pubs.sciepub.com/jpar/2/1/5/ Continuous vs accumulated walking https://www.mdpi.com/1660-4601/17/17/6060   🧐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    TikTok: @chaleneOfficial X: www.Twitter.com/ChaleneJohnson

Let me know if this is a topic you want me to cover on my YouTube. There's a reason some people seem to be everywhere… every podcast, every YouTube channel, every feed. And it's not what you think. This episode pulls back the curtain on how fake authority is being manufactured right now… and why even smart, credible people are falling for it. I'm sharing: The exact red flags that instantly tell me someone's numbers are fake How people are buying followers, engagement, and even podcast rankings Why "blue checks" and big-name collaborations don't mean what they used to The rise of AI-generated experts… and why this is getting dangerous fast What to look for so you don't get misled, manipulated, or sold something based on total BS This isn't about one person. It's a pattern. And once you see it, you won't be able to unsee it.   🔥Subscribe to Chalene's YouTube 👉https://www.youtube.com/@chalenejohnson/videos   💥Hang out with Chalene on her Private Podcast Patreon!!  To Join Go to  http://chalene.com/more    Join the PodSquad on Facebook! 👉https://www.facebook.com/groups/ChalenePodSquad   🎯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  and OneSkin Triple Power OS-01 BODY SPF  👉http://chalene.com/SPF use Code Chalene at Checkout Thank you to our show sponsor Blissy! Sleep better with Blissy and use CHALENE to get an additional 30% off at blissy.com/CHALENE   🧐 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 [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    TikTok: @chaleneOfficial X: www.Twitter.com/ChaleneJohnson

Listen to the full 40 minute Between Friends episode. Go Directly to this Patreon Episode "Drama Updates, Age Gaps, Dating Shows, Mormon Wives | I Watched So You Don't Have To" https://www.patreon.com/posts/drama-updates-i-154130065 Picture this: reality TV drama that somehow keeps getting messier, age gaps that make everyone uncomfortable, and shows so chaotic you can't look away. It's opinionated, a little unhinged, and exactly the kind of guilty-pleasure breakdown you didn't know you needed. 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

If you've ever thought, what are women actually saying about dating right now, especially in midlife… yeah, this is that conversation. It's a real, unfiltered talk between Chalene Johnson and her friend Aprille Franks, and nothing is off-limits. No scripts, no pretending, just an honest girlfriend conversation about dating apps, divorce, red flags, and why finding a partner later in life feels like a completely different game. This episode goes straight into the messy middle nobody warns you about. The awkwardness of putting yourself back out there, the frustration with modern dating, and the very real reasons long-term relationships sometimes fall apart after years or even decades. It's honest, a little spicy, and the kind of conversation that makes you feel seen. There are definitely moments that might make you rethink what you've been told about love, self-worth, and what you should actually be looking for. And if dating lately has felt confusing, exhausting, or just not worth it… this is going to hit a nerve in the best way.   💥 Hang out with Chalene on her Private Podcast Patreon!!  To Join Go to  http://chalene.com/more    🎉 Related Links: Follow Aprille on Instagram 👉https://www.instagram.com/epicaprille?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ== Join Aprille For Marketing School Live!  👉 https://marketandsell.respond.ontraport.net/msl 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 Try MASSZYMES – a 100% plant-based digestive enzyme blend that boosts nutrient absorption and speeds up muscle recovery 👉http://chalene.com/digest   🧐 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    TikTok: @chaleneOfficial X: www.Twitter.com/ChaleneJohnson

What really happened behind the scenes at Camp Be More… and why everything feels different now. This episode pulls back the curtain on the real story of hosting a live event for 700+ women, including unexpected drama, last-minute chaos, emotional breakthroughs, and the powerful shift that no one could have predicted. From speaker issues and venue conflict to exhaustion, decision fatigue, and even a bizarre foot massage situation, this is the unfiltered reality of what it takes to pull off a transformational event. But more importantly, it reveals why this year felt so different, not just for Chalene, but for every woman in the room. If you've ever wondered what it's like behind the scenes of a large live event, how to handle pressure in real time, or why midlife women are craving deeper connection more than ever, this episode is for you.   💥 Get More Camp BTS with Chalene on Patreon!!  To Join Go to  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! I use and love! 👉http://chalene.com/midi   🎯Related Links: Camp Be More Waitlist 👉http://campbemore.com Link to Chalene's Outfits 👉 https://chalene.com/outfits Join Aprille For Marketing School Live!  👉 https://marketandsell.respond.ontraport.net/msl Treat yourself to the best bra and  shapewear on the market and save 20% Off your entire order at 👉  honeylove.com/CHALENE   🧐 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    TikTok: @chaleneOfficial X: www.Twitter.com/ChaleneJohnson

If it feels like your body just stopped responding to everything that used to work, you are not crazy. Fat loss after 40, especially in perimenopause and menopause, follows a completely different playbook. In this episode, Chalene breaks down why eating less and doing more cardio can actually backfire and what is really going on inside your body. She walks through the biggest mistakes women make when trying to lose body fat in midlife and the small shifts that can finally start moving things in the right direction. This is not about more discipline, it is about understanding your hormones, your metabolism, and learning how to work with your body instead of fighting it. Check out this video on YouTube 👉https://www.youtube.com/@chalenejohnson/videos   💥 Hang out with Chalene on her Private Podcast Patreon!!  To Join Go to  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! I use and love! 👉http://chalene.com/midi   🤓 What You Will Learn Why fat loss after 40 feels harder Weight loss vs fat loss explained How undereating slows metabolism Why strength training beats cardio How stress and cortisol drive fat gain The impact of sleep on fat loss Why extreme dieting backfires The truth about GLP-1s and quick fixes How hormones affect fat and hunger A sustainable approach to fat loss   🎉 Related Links: Tool for Daily Calories and Macros  https://www.myfitnesspal.com/ 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   🤓 Related Episode: I Turned ChatGPT Into My Nutrition Coach (It Beat EVERY Paid App) Watch: https://youtu.be/7-R8D3wUTqY?si=e-tUkPKiaatGWG3S Listen https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-chalene-show-diet-fitness-life-balance/id911042029?i=1000738781632   🧐 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    TikTok: @chaleneOfficial X: www.Twitter.com/ChaleneJohnson

Content Note: This episode contains emotional discussion about death, hospice care, and Alzheimer's, which may be difficult for some listeners. In this deeply personal episode, Bret steps in to host. He candidly shares the story of his father Bob's final days. Bob was a beloved high school football coach known simply as "Coach." Bret describes the emotional experience of rushing to California, sitting with his dad during hospice care, and the meaningful moments that unfolded in the hours leading up to his passing. Through stories about family, love, Alzheimer's, and what truly matters at the end of life, this episode becomes a raw and heartfelt reflection on grief, legacy, and the unexpected peace that can come with saying goodbye. It is a reminder that a life well lived leaves an impact far beyond the final moment.   💥Hang out with Chalene on her Private Podcast Patreon!!  To Join Go to  http://chalene.com/more   🎉Related Links: Sleep Breakthrough: visit https://chalene.com/sleep to get your special discoun use code CHALENE at checkout 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    TikTok: @chaleneOfficial X: www.Twitter.com/ChaleneJohnson

Peptides for midlife health are suddenly everywhere, but do they actually work or are they just the newest longevity trend? In this episode, Chalene Johnson sits down with longevity expert Dr. Elizabeth Yurth to break down the growing buzz around peptides and what women over 40 should know before jumping in. You've probably heard about GLP-1 medications, BPC-157, collagen peptides, and growth hormone peptides, all promising benefits for weight loss, inflammation, muscle recovery, and anti-aging. But with so many supplements, injections, and online sources popping up, it's getting harder to tell what's legitimate and what's just hype. Together, Chalene and Dr. Yurth unpack what peptides actually are, why they're suddenly everywhere in the longevity world, and why many experts believe peptide levels change as we age. They also discuss one of the biggest risks most people don't realize until it's too late: where peptides are coming from and why the source matters far more than most people think. If you've been curious about peptides, GLP-1 medications, or longevity therapies for women over 40, this conversation will help you start asking the right questions before deciding whether they belong in your midlife health routine. Check out this video on YouTube 👉https://www.youtube.com/@chalenejohnson/videos     💥 Hang out with Chalene on her Private Podcast Patreon!!  To Join Go to  http://chalene.com/more    🎉 Camp Be More 2026!! Register Now! Only A Few Spots Left 👉 http://campbemore.com If you have question Text (949) 312-1868   🤓 What You Will Learn What peptides are and how they work in your body Common myths about GLP-1 medications Why peptide levels decline with age Peptides that support longevity, metabolism, and immunity How GLP-1 drugs affect inflammation and brain health The truth about muscle loss on GLP-1 The risks of buying peptides online How to find a qualified peptide doctor The top peptides for women over 40 Peptides for hair loss, skin, and stress How peptides impact energy and mitochondrial health   🎯Learn More About Dr. Elizabeth Yurth Dr. Elizabeth Yurth – Boulder Longevity Institute https://boulderlongevity.com Dr. Elizabeth Yurth Instagram https://www.instagram.com/druyurth Dr. Elizabeth Yurth YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/@druyurt BLI Academy (Human Optimization / Lab Education Platform) https://bli.academy 🎉 Related Links: Chalene's Favorites! OneSkin OS-01 Body lotion 👉http://chalene.com/lotion  and OneSkin Thank you to our Sponsor!!! Organifi!!! Go to https://www.Organifi.com/chalene  and Use the Code CHALENE for 20% off all products! Get a HUGE discount on the iRestore Elite when you use code CHALENE at http://iRestore.com   🤓 Related Episodes: Everything You MUST Know About Peptides as a Woman Over 40 Watch: https://youtu.be/v5BQZlcVMoY?si=ynT6EFBuCMCKkG_B Listen: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-chalene-show-diet-fitness-life-balance/id911042029?i=1000715716389 I Tested 100 Anti-Aging Supplements - These 7 ACTUALLY WORK! Watch: https://youtu.be/aH1WZoVpd2g?si=vy0xJnmm1Uk5Swy8 Listen: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-chalene-show-diet-fitness-life-balance/id911042029?i=1000673558739   #1 Best Way to Use Creatine for Fat Loss, Bone & Brain Health Over 40 Watch: https://youtu.be/osSDjmmMu7Q?si=i_ZRRM5y7Y4H38HM Listen: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-chalene-show-diet-fitness-life-balance/id911042029?i=1000694711649   🧐 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    TikTok: @chaleneOfficial X: www.Twitter.com/ChaleneJohnson