The Chalene Show | Diet, Fitness & Life Balance

Listen to the full 45 minute Between Friends episode. Go Directly to this Patreon Episode "TOV Drama, Cheap Dresses & Judgey Dolly After Dark" https://www.patreon.com/TheChaleneShow/posts/tov-drama-cheap-171935767 Right Now Join Chalene on Patreon, her private podcast for 50% off Your first Month for the Month of October Use code CHALENE Picture this: You finally land a meeting with a furniture brand you're obsessed with, only to feel like they're completely uninterested. Chalene shares the awkward Zoom call, the shocking truth about influencer partnerships, and why millions of views don't always translate into sales. But it's what she finally says to the brand that makes things REALLY uncomfortable! 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 https://Chalene.com/more

The Cornell Seven case raises questions beyond the allegations surrounding an October 2024 fraternity encounter, including what consent means when alcohol, drugs and incomplete memories enter the picture. Chalene Johnson explores why Jane Doe's reported text messages have fueled competing narratives, and what screenshots can leave unanswered about sexual consent. For parents and grandparents of Gen Z and Gen Alpha, Chalene examines research from the Children's Commissioner for England and Common Sense Media about pornography exposure, sexual expectations and body image. School Chromebooks, Snapchat and AI pornography bring another question into focus: how much do adults really know about the sex education kids are getting online? Topics discussed: Cornell University, coercion, incapacitation, sexual trauma, parental controls, school devices, Patreon. Join Chalene on Patreon, her private podcast for 50% off Your first month for the Month of October Use code CHALENE 👉 chalene.com/more 🚨Questions Chalene Wants Your Thoughts on: How quick are you to believe what you see or hear on Social media? How much do you really know about what your kids see? Would your kids tell you if they accidentally saw porn? How sure are you that those parental controls are working? Related Links: References Children's Commissioner for England, research on pornography and young people Common Sense Media, Teens and Pornography Common Sense Media, Teens and Explicit Deepfakes in the Age of AI New York's college affirmative consent standard Sign Up to Get the Weekly Newsletter!! 👉NEWSLETTER Camp Be More 2027 Registration is now OPEN!! 👉 CAMP 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 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 Chapters 00:00:00 Organifi Happy Drops and saffron 00:03:20 Cornell Seven and content warning 00:05:13 Cornell Seven and the pressure to take sides 00:07:08 Cornell lawsuit and reported text messages 00:11:54 Social media and the rush to judgment 00:14:07 Gen Z, Gen Alpha and pornography exposure 00:16:45 Sexual trauma and changing perspectives 00:21:30 Sleep Breakthrough and menopause sleep 00:25:00 Consent, missing information and memory gaps 00:29:28 Regret, coercion and sexual consent 00:33:10 Alcohol, incapacitation and consent 00:38:27 Pornography research and teens' sexual expectations 00:43:13 School Chromebooks and explicit content 00:48:00 AI pornography and accidental exposure 00:51:04 Listener questions and October Patreon offer

F Factor Diet founder Tanya Zuckerbrot faced more than 4,500 Instagram posts in 75 days, but how did a fiber powder become the center of an influencer war? Chalene Johnson revisits the controversy involving Emily Gellis, anonymous health claims, and a weight loss brand Chalene once bought on eBay. From the appeal of fiber and protein to The New York Times reporting and years of defamation litigation, Chalene follows the F Factor story beyond the screenshots. The Instagram battle raises a sticky question about influencer accountability: when does sharing someone's story become spreading something nobody has verified? Topics discussed: F Factor Diet, Tanya Zuckerbrot, Emily Gellis, diet culture, online harassment, Fed Up, Wondery, Hulu. Join Chalene on Patreon, her private podcast for 50% off Your first month for the Month of October Use code CHALENE 👉 chalene.com/more All levels get a bonus AI episode this weekend! 🚨 Questions Chalene Wants Your Thoughts on: What do you feel was Emily's motive for what she did? Should a pinned apology count as real accountability? Did you read the book or use any of the F-Factor products? Related Links: The Wondery Podcast series "Fed Up" The Age of Influence, episode "Fiber Feud." on Hulu Sign Up to Get the Weekly Newsletter and get all of Chalene's Documentary Picks!! 👉NEWSLETTER Camp Be More 2027 Registration is now OPEN!! 👉 CAMP Head to https://iRestore.com and use code CHALENE to take advantage of the HUGE sale on red light therapy devices. Organifi!!! Go to https://www.Organifi.com/chalene and Use the Code CHALENE for 20% off all products! 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 Chapters 00:00:00 Tanya Zuckerbrot, F-Factor diet, and the fiber pitch 00:02:57 Emily Gellis's Instagram takedown of F-Factor 00:07:06 Online takedown culture and Rachel Hollis 00:15:45 F-Factor's rise and $25,000 diet counseling 00:19:37 Cipriani meeting, GG crackers, and the first DMs 00:28:24 4,500 posts in 75 days and the defamation lawsuit 00:29:41 New York Times investigation and the miscarriage hoax 00:33:33 F-Factor revenue collapse, anti-SLAPP, Fed Up podcast 00:38:47 Eight women sue, Meta discovery, and sanctions 00:42:14 The $240,000 settlement and pinned Instagram apology 00:44:07 Tanya Zuckerbrot's statement 00:46:29 Emily Gellis's full public apology 00:52:54 Why apologies never reach everyone PwBERO9IPodAr2yKIjb6

Listen to the full 53 min The Vault episode. Go Directly to this Patreon Episode "Our Lease War Ends, Patrick Clancy On 60 Minutes & Miami Gym Chaos" https://www.patreon.com/TheChaleneShow/posts/our-lease-war-on-170113873 Right Now Join Chalene on Patreon, her private podcast for 50% off Your first Month for the Month of October Use code CHALENE Picture this... your Miami gym is basically part workout facility, part fashion show, and part reality TV. Bret and I break down the wild gym trends, questionable etiquette, and the people watching that makes every workout entertaining. 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 https://Chalene.com/more

Jeff Lewis is heading back to Bravo, and I counted 30 people he's brought into his inner circle on Flipping Out and Radio Andy before the fallout became the content. Jenni Pulos. Heather McDonald. So why does it keep happening? Madonna won seven awards at the 2026 VMAs, and at 68 the internet told her to sit down. Dolly Parton never got that. I think I finally figured out why. Plus, creators blaming Cindy Crawford and Rande Gerber for Presley Gerber's death, Megyn Kelly, and when cruelty gets packaged as content. Topics discussed: Jeff Lewis, Flipping Out, Still Flipping Out, Bravo, Radio Andy, SiriusXM, The Chumps, Jenni Pulos, Gage, Heather McDonald, Juicy Scoop, Justin Martindale, Madonna, 2026 MTV VMAs, Dolly Parton, Cyndi Lauper, ageism, aging and sexuality, Carrie Sisson, Camp B-More, hair extensions, genius weft, hand-tied weft, tape-in extensions, Cindy Crawford, Rande Gerber, Presley Gerber, Megyn Kelly, Emily Kaiser, toddler pool drowning, Lindsay Clancy, Patrick Clancy, 60 Minutes, menopause doctor supplements, Tov furniture, Miami condo, renter-friendly design Join Chalene on Patreon, her private podcast to hear her read the full Tov pitch letter word for word! Plus so much more! 👉Preview Most Recent Episode Book your virtual visit today Midi Health for testosterone for women: https://chalene.com/test 🚨Questions Chalene Wants Your Thoughts on: Why does Madonna get backlash and Dolly Parton never did? Should creators talk about a family's tragedy at all? Did you watch Jeff Lewis on Bravo before, will you watch the new show? Related Links: Interior designers who love a rental makeover: email [email protected] with your Instagram handle and how you'd like to help. Tov Furniture on Instagram Watch Chalene's Design Diaries on Instagram Follow Carrie Sisson on Instagram Sign Up to Get the Weekly Newsletter!! 👉NEWSLETTER Camp Be More 2027 Registration is now OPEN!! 👉 CAMP Check Out Magnesium Breakthrough go to https://bioptimizers.com/chalene and enter code CHALENE to get 10% off any order! Book your virtual visit today Midi Health for testosterone for women: https://chalene.com/test 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 Chapters 00:00:00 Intro: Jeff Lewis, Madonna at the VMAs, creator cruelty 00:02:29 Flipping Out with Jeff Lewis and Jenni Pulos 00:04:04 Radio Andy, The Chumps, and the fan "cult" 00:07:22 Still Flipping Out: why I'm not watching 00:09:29 Heather McDonald, Juicy Scoop, and 30 fallouts 00:14:48 Sponsor: BiOptimizers Magnesium Breakthrough 00:17:07 Madonna wins seven awards at the 2026 VMAs 00:20:54 Madonna vs Dolly Parton: the double standard 00:25:02 Is it ageism or just not liking the show? 00:26:22 Hooker hack: pre-waved hair extensions 00:28:30 Sponsor: Midi Health testosterone for women 00:32:09 Presley Gerber, Megyn Kelly, and blaming the parents 00:36:38 The judgment genre: women taking down women 00:40:17 Emily Kaiser, Patrick Clancy, and cruelty as content 00:43:59 Miami penthouse move and the Tov furniture pitch

Kim Zolciak and Kroy Biermann's son KJ Biermann, 15, faces seven felony charges in Georgia adult court. Then prosecutors brought up a sealed juvenile case at his bond hearing. Why adult court? That's where this gets hard to hear. New numbers on semaglutide (Ozempic, Wegovy) and sudden vision loss. A 2024 Mass Eye and Ear study found more than four times the risk. The European Medicines Agency says about 1 in 10,000. So which is it, and who should get an eye exam first? Plus, a Roblox founder's widow wires millions to a Cowboys for Angels escort, Cindy Crawford's son Presley Gerber dies at 27, and this community gets a fake AI influencer pulled from Instagram. Topics discussed: KJ Biermann, Kim Zolciak, Kroy Biermann, Real Housewives of Atlanta, Ozempic, Wegovy, semaglutide, GLP-1 vision loss, Mass Eye and Ear, European Medicines Agency, Roblox widow, Greg Starr, romance scams, Cindy Crawford, Presley Gerber, AI influencers, Instagram AI label Join Chalene on Patreon, her private podcast for Chalene's update on her doctor-supervised ketamine treatment 👉 chalene.com/more 🚨Questions Chalene Wants Your Thoughts on: Should kids ever be featured on reality TV or family vlogs? Would you get an eye exam before starting a GLP-1? Have you ever fallen for an AI influencer? Related Links: AI episode 👉 AI Dangers for Dummies and What The Hell We're Supposed to Do Sign Up to Get the Weekly Newsletter and get all of Chalene's Documentary Picks!! 👉NEWSLETTER Camp Be More 2027 Registration is now OPEN!! 👉 CAMP Chalene's Favorites! OneSkin Body lotion and Suncreen 👉https://chalene.com/lotion use Code Chalene at Checkout Organifi!!! Go to https://www.Organifi.com/chalene and Use the Code CHALENE for 20% off all products! 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 Chapters 00:00:00 Intro: KJ Biermann, Ozempic vision loss, Roblox widow, Presley Gerber 00:01:56 KJ Biermann charges: Kim Zolciak and Kroy Biermann's son 00:06:32 Why adult court? The sealed juvenile case and bond hearing 00:10:31 Kids on reality TV and the accuser's statement 00:14:37 Kim Zolciak defends her son 00:17:30 Sponsor: OneSkin 00:19:24 Why Wednesday's AI episode matters 00:23:09 Ozempic, Wegovy, and sudden blindness: the new numbers 00:26:32 Ed's story: Ozempic and vision loss in both eyes 00:29:42 Roblox founder's widow loses millions to escort Greg Starr 00:36:56 AI romance scams targeting women over 50 00:40:03 Sponsor: Organifi collagen 00:41:31 Miami Beach gym outfits 00:43:09 Cindy Crawford's son Presley Gerber dies at 27 00:47:32 Fake AI influencer taken down on Instagram 00:50:52 Patreon: doctor-supervised ketamine treatment update

Listen to the full 45 min Between Friends episode. Go Directly to this Patreon Episode "Penelope Is Home But Rough Night, Plus The Penthouse Drama Really Starts To Heat Up" https://www.patreon.com/TheChaleneShow/posts/penelope-is-home-168702600 Picture this... your sweet dog Penelope finally comes home after surgery, and just when you think everyone can finally get some sleep... total chaos breaks out in the middle of the night. Between post-op snuggles, panic, and one unforgettable cleanup, this is a night we'll never forget. 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 https://Chalene.com/more

Anthropic researcher Jacob Coxon quit on September 9 and warned that AI could kill us all within the decade, a claim that traces right back to Anthropic's own investor, Jaan Tallinn. Chalene Johnson lines his tweet up against Geoffrey Hinton, Jan Leike, and Dario Amodei's own CBS admission that the industry lied about the risks. She also unpacks how bot farms manipulate public opinion, using her own experience after the Lindsay Clancy case, plus a Divorce Tok deep dive featuring Brandi Hammond and Jen Hamilton's viral confessions. A new Griffith University study links semaglutide to a 21% drop in bipolar hospitalizations, and a new nonhormonal drug just posted a 74% drop in hot flashes. Chalene also covers Hayden Panettiere's cause of death, the skinny BBL trend, and her reality TV picks. Topics discussed: Jacob Coxon, Anthropic, Jaan Tallinn, Geoffrey Hinton, Jan Leike, Dario Amodei, Sam Altman, Elon Musk, bot farms, Lindsay Clancy, Divorce Tok, Brandi Hammond, Jen Hamilton, Griffith University, semaglutide, bipolar disorder, elinzanetant, Lynkuet, hot flashes, Hayden Panettiere, Brian Hickerson, skinny BBL, Alix Earle, Brooks Nader, Love Thy Nader, Earle Meets World. Join Chalene on Patreon, her private podcast to hear all the latest on the landlord dispute drama! And it is JUICY!! Plus so much more! 👉chalene.com/more Book your virtual visit today with MIDI! 👉chalene.com/midi 🚨Questions Chalene Wants Your Thoughts on: Do you think AI could really end humanity? Would you ever read your cheating ex's emails online? Would you try a hormone free hot flash drug? Related Links: Email your Gray Divorce or Gray Affair story Promise to keep them anonymous 👉[email protected] Hormone Free Hot Flash Drug Study Ozempic and Mood Study Brandi Hammond on TikTok Watch Love Thy Nader on Hulu or Prime Video The Beauty Broker Sign Up to Get the Weekly Newsletter!! 👉NEWSLETTER Camp Be More 2027 Registration is now OPEN!! 👉 CAMP Book your virtual visit today with MIDI! 👉chalene.com/midi Try MASSZYMES – a 100% plant-based digestive enzyme blend that boosts nutrient absorption and speeds up muscle recovery 👉https://chalene.com/digest 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 Chapters 00:00:00 — Intro: this week's topics 00:02:16 — Personal update: the lease nightmare and Penelope's mastectomy 00:03:42 — The AI adoption rant: ChatGPT, Claude, Grok and the $200 a month problem 00:12:02 — Jacob Coxon's Anthropic resignation and the AI extinction warning 00:21:57 — The funding trail: Jaan Tallinn and Coefficient Giving 00:25:56 — Dario Amodei, Sam Altman and Elon Musk respond 00:31:14 — How bot farms manipulate public opinion 00:37:54 — Divorce Tok: Brandi Hammond and Jen Hamilton 00:49:56 — New Griffith University study on GLP-1s and bipolar disorder 00:53:22 — New nonhormonal hot flash drug study 00:56:33 — Hayden Panettiere's cause of death 00:59:07 — The skinny BBL trend 01:04:21 — Reality TV picks: Earle Meets World and Love Thy Nader

Gray divorce has exploded, with the divorce rate for people 50 and older more than doubling since 1990 and this age group now making up 40% of all divorces, up from just 8% in 1990, per Bowling Green State University research. Chalene Johnson breaks down why marriages that looked solid for decades are suddenly ending. She unpacks a 2024 study on late in life divorce, the empty nest reckoning that leaves couples with nothing left to talk about, and how perimenopause and menopause change mood, libido, and patience enough to end a marriage nobody saw coming. Then there's the gray affair. Chalene turns to relationship expert Esther Perel's research on why people in happy, decades-long marriages still stray, plus the surprising odds that a couple stays together after one is discovered. Topics discussed: gray divorce, gray affair, Bowling Green State University, Esther Perel, empty nest, menopause, perimenopause, midlife crisis, betrayal trauma. Join Chalene on Patreon her private podcast to hear all the latest on the Penthouse Drama 👉chalene.com/more 🚨Questions Chalene Wants Your Thoughts on: Have you ever felt invisible inside your marriage? Has menopause changed anything in your relationship? Have you built silent resentment instead of speaking up? Related Links: Email your Gray Divorce or Gray Affair story Promise to keep them anonymous 👉[email protected] Esther Perel's podcast 👉 "Where Should We Begin?" Camp Be More 2027 Registration is now OPEN!! 👉 CAMP Sign Up to Get the Weekly Newsletter and get all of Chalene's Documentary Picks!! 👉NEWSLETTER iRestore is offering BIG savings on the iRestore Elite when you use code CHALENE at https://iRestore.com Organifi!!! Go to https://www.Organifi.com/chalene and Use the Code CHALENE for 20% off all products! 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 Chapters 00:00:00 — Intro tease: gray divorce and gray affair among couples married for decades 00:02:28 — Today's topic: gray divorce and gray affair defined, through Chalene's own 32-year marriage 00:04:17 — WTF stat: overall U.S. divorce rate falling since 1990, but not for 50+ 00:04:50 — Bowling Green State University: divorce rate for 50+ doubled, 65+ tripled, now 40% of all divorces 00:05:51 — Most gray divorces are first marriages ending, not repeat marriages 00:06:17 — Why gray divorce unsettles couples who "made it" 00:07:42 — A 2024 study: two categories of gray divorce, from couples who always knew to those blindsided after a "great" marriage 00:10:17 — Stat: women initiate roughly 70% of divorces 00:11:13 — The empty nest reckoning: losing the shared project of raising kids 00:14:19 — Social media creators' gray divorce stories and content bias 00:15:07 — The Divorce Club: a TikTok creator blames his wife's menopause 00:17:39 — Women's side: nervous system "fried" after decades of managing a spouse 00:19:19 — Clips: women on leaving toxic, unhealthy marriages 00:21:25 — Ad: Organifi collagen, code CHALENE 00:22:47 — The Golden Bachelor and redefining what "old" means 00:24:00 — Perimenopause and menopause: sleep, mood, libido, weight 00:24:25 — Chalene's before-and-after photo and body image during perimenopause 00:27:52 — Resentment quietly building, then blindsiding the other partner 00:30:56 — Hindsight signs of a partner who's already checked out 00:31:23 — Defining the gray affair 00:32:47 — Outside attention sparks feeling alive and desired again 00:33:48 — Esther Perel: affairs are about a new self, not a new spouse 00:35:03 — Ad: iRestore red light hair growth cap, code CHALENE 00:37:01 — Esther Perel's podcast "Where Shall We Begin?" and Camp Be More shoutout 00:38:11 — The existential clock, aging, and a midlife crisis 00:39:39 — Esther Perel: the spouse gets the "unedited version," the affair gets a new one 00:40:57 — Novelty as the missing ingredient in long marriages 00:42:53 — Undetected affairs and reported lack of regret 00:44:01 — How devastating discovering a betrayal can feel 00:46:12 — Why gray affairs happen: proof of still being desirable 00:48:44 — Why affairs discovered after 50 have the highest reconciliation rate 00:49:34 — Esther Perel: the first marriage is over once an affair is exposed 00:51:26 — Perel: affairs as a painful alarm system that forces honesty 00:52:29 — Other forms of betrayal: porn, gambling, financial secrecy 00:53:23 — Invitation to email [email protected] with your story 00:54:44 — Post-traumatic growth after betrayal trauma and closing thoughts

Listen to the full 1 hour Between Friends episode. Go Directly to this Patreon Episode "I Cross-Examined the Home Owners Association Plus Pet Psychic Reading for Penelope" https://www.patreon.com/TheChaleneShow/posts/i-cross-examined-168017190 Picture this... your sweet, quiet dog is recovering from surgery, and you decide to try something completely outside your comfort zone. Chalene Johnson shares what happened during a pet psychic reading, the surprising things she said about Penelope, and the one detail that genuinely stopped Chalene in my tracks. 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 https://Chalene.com/more

Eli Lilly is testing a new GLP-1 called brenipatide in phase three trials, and weight loss isn't even the main focus, researchers are watching it for alcohol use disorder, opioid addiction, bipolar disorder, and IBS. Chalene Johnson also breaks down a new Yale University study on why the hunger hormones ghrelin and leptin roar back the moment someone stops taking a GLP-1. Then Chalene calls out an Instagram account called Baddie Bethany (also posting as Baddie Betty on Facebook), nearly a million followers and Instagram is rolling out a brand new AI content label. She also flags an AI "Dr. Chen" wellness account blending real health facts with false ones to earn trust. Plus, five new health devices she's watching, including a toilet sensor called Throne, an AI skin scanner called SkinBit, and a caregiving wearable from the founders of Fitbit. Topics discussed: Eli Lilly, brenipatide, Zepbound, Yale University, ghrelin, leptin, berberine, Baddie Bethany, Baddie Betty, Dr. Chen, Chen Family Wellness, Carrie Sisson, Instagram, Throne, SkinBit, Prenuvo, 3D Radiology, Eight Sleep, Apple, Fitbit, Lufu, Lindsey Clancy trial. Join Chalene on Patreon her private podcast to hear all the latest on the Penthouse Drama and the Session with a Renowned Pet Psychic 👉chalene.com/more Book your virtual visit today with MIDI! 👉chalene.com/test 🚨Questions Chalene Wants Your Thoughts on: Would a GLP-1 built for addiction, not weight, help you? Do you want a button that filters AI content out? What is something you do today that AI will likely be doing for you in five years? Related Links: Check out AI Accounts @badiebethany and @chen.family.wellness Eight Sleep: https://chalene.com/coolbed Get $300 Discount Luffu Link Link to the Yale Study Sign Up to Get the Weekly Newsletter!! 👉NEWSLETTER Camp Be More 2027 Registration is now OPEN!! 👉 CAMP 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 Chapters 00:00:00 — Intro: the Lindsey Clancy trial + episode preview 00:02:15 — Personal update: Penelope's mastectomy surgery and recovery 00:05:39 — Miami penthouse construction saga 00:08:18 — New Yale University study: GLP-1s, hunger hormones, and weight regain 00:12:10 — Losing weight naturally in perimenopause and menopause 00:13:21 — Eli Lilly's new peptide, brenepatide, for addiction and IBS 00:19:03 — Calling out "Baddie Bethany," an AI-generated Instagram account 00:21:31 — Instagram's new AI content labeling policy (Dr. Chen example) 00:28:13 — Instagram's July AI tagging feature backlash 00:31:10 — Health tech roundup: Throne, SkinBit, Eight Sleep, Apple, Fitbit's Lufu Link 00:45:37 — The 2031 journal exercise: predicting the next five years

Dolly Parton's death has sparked a push to make September 25 a national holiday, National Dolly Parton Day, a nod to her song "9 to 5," and Chalene Johnson breaks down the philanthropy behind it, including Jeff Bezos's $100 million Courage and Civility Award and over 300 million books donated through her charity work. Then Chalene explains how she woke up "Under Attack" on TikTok over a conspiracy theory tied to the Lindsay Clancy murder trial, after Patrick Clancy's attorney threatened content creators with defamation lawsuits and a stranger's video twisted what Chalene actually said about the case. Plus, the strange doctor wars breaking out in women's healthcare over HRT and testosterone pellets, why the Women's Health Initiative got it wrong, and a new legging lawsuit involving Buffbunny. Topics discussed: Dolly Parton, National Dolly Parton Day, Jeff Bezos, Courage and Civility Award, Dixie Stampede, Lindsay Clancy, Patrick Clancy, TikTok, defamation, postpartum psychosis, epistemic closure, Midi, Women's Health Initiative, HRT, testosterone pellets, Buffbunny, Vitality, leggings lawsuit. Join Chalene on Patreon her private podcast to hear all the latest on the Penthouse Drama and upcoming episode Session with a Renowned Pet Psychic 👉chalene.com/more 🚨Questions Chalene Wants Your Thoughts on: Should creators worry about defamation lawsuits over trial commentary? Should there be a Dolly Parton Day? Related Links: One of Chalene's TikTok with Troll Comments Remember to Comment Penelope is Beautiful so she knows it's you. 🥰 Instagram Post Answering Rude Comments Dolly Style Chalene's ShopMy 👉chalene.com/shopmy Chalene's Favorites! OneSkin SPF and Body lotion 👉https://chalene.com/lotion use Code Chalene at Checkout 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!! 👉NEWSLETTER Camp Be More 2027 Registration is now OPEN!! 👉 CAMP 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 Chapters 00:00:00 — Open: Dolly Parton, a TikTok cancellation, and HRT doctor wars 00:01:31 — Remembering Dolly Parton and the push for a national holiday 00:02:25 — Why September 25: the "9 to 5" National Dolly Parton Day pitch 00:11:07 — Dolly Parton's philanthropy: 300 million books, COVID and wildfire relief 00:13:05 — Jeff Bezos's $100 million Courage and Civility Award 00:13:55 — Dolly Parton's LGBTQ+ advocacy 00:14:41 — Renaming the Dixie Stampede to Dolly Parton's Stampede 00:18:49 — Chalene wakes up "canceled" on TikTok 00:20:16 — The Patrick Clancy conspiracy theory behind the attacks 00:21:44 — Patrick Clancy's attorney threatens defamation lawsuits 00:31:05 — A postpartum psychosis nurse advocate gets targeted too 00:35:39 — Epistemic closure: why minds don't change online 00:44:54 — The women's healthcare and HRT doctor wars break out 00:50:56 — The Women's Health Initiative and "the studies were flawed" 00:55:34 — Scrunch butt leggings and why the seam shape matters 00:57:01 — Buffbunny vs. Vitality: the legging trademark lawsuit 01:00:24 — Penelope's mastectomy surgery and a pet psychic update

Listen to the full 49 min Between Friends episode. Go Directly to this Patreon Episode "Don't F*ck With Cats (Or Me): The Penthouse Saga Gets a Villain" https://www.patreon.com/TheChaleneShow/posts/dont-f-ck-with-166716639 Picture this... your landlord says they had no idea about the massive construction project... until the receipts start rolling in. In this Saturday Spill Chalene Johnson shares the behind-the-scenes phone calls, emails, and timeline that completely changed the story. 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 https://Chalene.com/more