The Chalene Show | Diet, Fitness & Life Balance

• Why Does December Make Women Anxious, Sad, Depressed and Overwhelmed - 1253

  If December feels like too much and everyone seems to expect you to hold it all together, this episode is the permission slip women have been waiting for. Chalene breaks down the invisible load so many women carry during the holidays, from money stress and body image to resentment in relationships and pressure to make everything perfect. She shares real messages from listeners, stories from her own circle, and why social media comparisons and unrealistic expectations make December feel extra heavy. Then she walks you through a powerful pen and paper exercise to separate what you can control from what you can let go of, and shares surprising new research on one simple habit that can lift anxiety and depression fast. If you have ever felt secretly tapped out, overwhelmed, or quietly angry at everyone around you this month, this conversation will help you release some of that weight and breathe again.   🔥Join Chalene on Patreon  for all the "age-affirming" surgery Updates  👉 http://chalene.com/more   🎉Camp Be More 2026!! Registration Now! Only A Few Spots Left  https://campbemore.com   🤓What You Will Learn Why December hits women so hard and why the mental load spikes this month How comparison, money stress, and body image sneak into your mood A quick pen and paper exercise to sort what you can control from what you can release How to set boundaries around obligations and reframe non negotiables Why dancing is scientifically proven to lift anxiety and depression fast A simple ten minute challenge that can shift your mood immediately   🎯Related Links: Book The Anxious Generation - https://amzn.to/4oG6m5X British Medical Journal 2024 meta analysis on exercise and depression anxiety, highlighting dance Articlehttps://bmjgroup.com/walking-jogging-yoga-and-strength-training-ease-depression/ Studyhttps://www.bmj.com/content/384/bmj-2023-075847   🤓Related Episode: Scary Skinny: Why Everyone's Getting Dangerously Thin Again and the Hidden Costs Listen: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-chalene-show-diet-fitness-life-balance/id911042029?i=1000739489417   🎉Show Sponsors: Organifi!!! Go to https://www.Organifi.com/chalene  and Use the Code CHALENE for 20% off all products! Chalene's Favorite! OneSkin OS-01 Body lotion 👉http://chalene.com/lotion  and use Code Chalene at Checkout 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/   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

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• The Hormone Red Flags Most Doctors Overlook in Women During Perimenopause and Menopause - 1252

  Hormones start shifting way earlier than anyone tells us, and for most women over 35 that sneaky change can make you feel like you are aging in fast-forward. This episode breaks down the hormone symptoms most doctors overlook and explains what is actually happening with estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone when you suddenly have brain fog, mood swings, stubborn weight gain, low libido, or sleep that goes off a cliff. Chalene also clears up the outdated fears around hormone therapy and shares the updated science every woman needs, plus simple natural hormone support options if HRT is not your thing. And if you have ever felt dismissed or confused by conflicting advice, you will hear exactly how to find a clinician who actually understands women's hormone health so you can age powerfully instead of feeling unlike yourself. Watch this episode on YouTube this Sunday!!  👉https://www.youtube.com/@chalenejohnson/videos 🎉 Camp Be More 2026!! Registration Now! Only A Few Spots Left  https://campbemore.com   🔥 Join Chalene on Patreon  for all the "age-affirming" surgery Updates  👉 http://chalene.com/more   💥Book your virtual visit today with MIDI Health! I use and love! 👉http://chalene.com/midi   🤓 What You Will Learn Why so many doctors miss perimenopause and menopause symptoms The real differences between perimenopause, menopause, and postmenopause How declining estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone affect mood, metabolism, sleep, libido, and weight gain Why visceral fat increases in midlife women and how it relates to inflammation and insulin resistance What the Women's Health Initiative got wrong about breast cancer risk and how updated research supports early HRT How to track symptoms, what labs to request, and when it is time to find a hormone specialist Pros and cons of common hormone delivery methods including creams, patches, pills, and troches Natural hormone support strategies like strength training, sleep, nutrition, and stress reduction How to avoid low quality telehealth clinics and what to look for in a qualified menopause expert     🤓 Related Episodes: I Tested 100 Anti-Aging Supplements - These 7 ACTUALLY WORK! Watch: https://youtu.be/aH1WZoVpd2g?si=9quJpDuaVhBxGKnX Listen: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-chalene-show-diet-fitness-life-balance/id911042029?i=1000673558739   Do these 4 Things to Balance Hormones Naturally Watch: https://youtu.be/guBl405a2jM?si=_pyERnHz97xSZNaf Listen: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-chalene-show-diet-fitness-life-balance/id911042029?i=1000636411968   The Shocking TRUTH About Menopause - Top Doctors Finally Speak Out Watch: https://youtu.be/6FTZF_dnL0s?si=oB7SOu8TAPoPD5Vi Listen: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-chalene-show-diet-fitness-life-balance/id911042029?i=1000687463601     🎉 Show Sponsors: Organifi!!! Go to https://www.Organifi.com/chalene  and Use the Code CHALENE for 20% off all products! 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     🧐 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

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• Scary Skinny: Why Everyone's Getting Dangerously Thin Again and the Hidden Costs - 1251

  Scary skinny is back, and the ultra skinny look is hitting women and girls harder than ever. This episode takes a real look at why rapid, dramatic weight loss is being celebrated again, how celebrity culture and GLP1 drugs are fueling it, and what is really happening behind the filters. From hair loss and hormone crashes to influencer hypocrisy and hidden health fallout, this is an honest conversation about the new wellness lie. Listeners will walk away with clarity, context, and practical ways to protect themselves and their daughters from the pressure to keep getting smaller.   🔥 Join Chalene on Patreon  for all the "age-affirming" surgery Updates  👉 http://chalene.com/more   🤓 What You Will Learn Why the ultra thin trend is back and who benefits How rapid weight loss affects hair, muscle, and bone How medical GLP1 use differs from crash dieting Red flags of malnourishment that get praised as discipline How influencer culture and wording like for inflammation distort the truth Why very low body fat disrupts hormones and health How to talk to teens about celebrity thinness in a healthy way A simple framework for making informed and realistic choices   🤓 Related Episode: The Dark Side of GLP-1 Weight Loss: Lawsuits, Side Effects, and Ethics  Listen: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-chalene-show-diet-fitness-life-balance/id911042029?i=1000736732891   🎉 Show Sponsors: Get your daily dose of brain-boosting nutrients in just one scoop with Bright Minds! 👉https://chalene.com/memory Upgrade Your Cookware to Our Place Today! Visit 👉 http://fromourplace.com/CHALENE and use code CHALENE for 10% off sitewide  Chalene's Favorite Sunscreen! OneSkin Triple Power OS-01 BODY SPF 👉http://chalene.com/SPF  and use Code Chalene at Checkout Try the Tinted Face Sunscreen by OneSkin 👉 https://chalene.com/tintedSPF    🎉 Camp Be More 2026!! Registration Now! Only A Few Spots Left  https://campbemore.com   🧐 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

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• How to Use AI as Your Personal Weight Loss Coach | Step By Step - 1250

  Imagine having your own world-class registered dietitian designing every meal to fit your lifestyle, help you lose fat, and maintain lean muscle without spending a cent. In this episode, Chalene explains how to use AI as your personal nutrition coach to create a fully customized calorie deficit plan that actually works. She walks you step by step through how to use ChatGPT to calculate your macros, design meals you will love, and fine tune your plan when progress slows. If you have ever thought it would be easy to lose weight if someone just told you exactly what to eat, this episode will show you how to make that happen. Watch this episode on YouTube this Sunday!!  https://www.youtube.com/@chalenejohnson/videos   🔥 Join Chalene on Patreon  for all the "age-affirming" surgery Updates  👉 http://chalene.com/more   💥 Book your virtual visit today with MIDI Health! I use and love! 👉http://chalene.com/MIDI   🤓 What You Will Learn How to use ChatGPT to calculate your calorie deficit and macro goals Prompts that create a fully customized meal plan for your preferences and goals How to update your AI plan when your results stall Why personalized nutrition beats generic meal plans every time When to work with a real dietitian instead of AI How to save, edit, and reuse your meal plan like a pro   🚨 PROMPTS Prompt 1: Get Your Personalized Calorie and Macro Targets Act as a world-class registered dietitian and expert on metabolism. Your goal is to help me calculate my current maintenance calories, my total daily energy expenditure (TDEE), and my ideal calorie and macronutrient targets to lose an average of 2 pounds per week while maintaining lean muscle. Ask me one question at a time to gather all relevant details about my body composition, age, activity levels, metabolic history, diet history, and lifestyle factors that influence my caloric burn. Then calculate my results   Prompt 2: Build My Custom 7-Day Meal Plan Act as a world-class registered dietitian and a women's health and nutrition expert. I have already determined my calorie and macronutrient targets for fat loss (listed above). Your job is to design a fully customized meal plan that fits those numbers and aligns with my lifestyle, preferences, and goals. Before creating the plan, ask me these questions one at a time to gather the following information: My food preferences Foods I dislike Any dietary restrictions My daily schedule Cooking skill Kitchen access Digestive issues Taste preferences Eating-out frequency Convenience needs Cultural or religious food practices Exercise routine Budget Preferred number of meals per day Any other lifestyle factors needed to customize the plan.   Follow-Up Prompt for Progress Adjustments I've been following my plan for two weeks and haven't lost any weight. Walk me through possible reasons one question at a time and help me troubleshoot. Consider things like accuracy of food tracking, water retention, hormonal changes, sleep, activity level, and stress. Then, help me update my calorie or macro targets if needed.   🤓 Related Episodes: Exactly What I'd Do If I Wanted to Lose 20 Pounds (Step by Step) Watch: https://youtu.be/ul74gsY-cRo?si=4BThCDsH3pOcjYEx Listen: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-chalene-show-diet-fitness-life-balance/id911042029?i=1000703139340   7 Tiny Habits That *Actually* Changed My Life Over 50 (Wish I Knew Sooner!) Watch: https://youtu.be/polnaiheKc4?si=9I4Ivggv5TQ2xgrs Listen: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-chalene-show-diet-fitness-life-balance/id911042029?i=1000732283131   🎉Show Sponsors: Happy Drops from Organifi!!! Go to https://www.Organifi.com/chalene  and Use the Code CHALENE for 20% off all products! Upgrade Your Cookware to Our Place Today! Visit http://fromourplace.com/CHALENE and use code CHALENE for 10% off sitewide     🎉Camp Be More 2026!! Registration Now! Only A Few Spots Left  https://campbemore.com   🧐 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

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• The Stalker Story That Doesn't Add Up - 1249

  So many women have messaged Chalene privately about her facelift, and this episode dives into exactly why she decided to be open about it — and what's surprised her most about people's reactions. From there, she takes a sharp turn into a true crime documentary that's been haunting her ever since she watched it: the story of actress Eva LaRue and her long-time stalker. Chalene breaks down the case like only she can, with a mix of compassion, disbelief, and questions no one else seems to be asking. It's part personal update, part pop culture analysis, and 100% unfiltered Chalene.   🔥 Join Chalene on Patreon  for all the "age-affirming" surgery Updates  👉 http://chalene.com/more   🧐 Sign Up to Get the Weekly Newsletter!! 👉https://chalene.com/newsletter/   What You Will Learn Why many women hide cosmetic procedures What Chalene's transparency actually sparked online The beauty and weight loss details influencers skip Key gaps in the Eva LaRue stalker doc Ways public figures accidentally reduce their own safety How media framing can distort victim stories Chalene's brief stalker experience and takeaways   Show Sponsors: OneSkin OS-01 Body lotion http://chalene.com/lotion  and use Code Chalene at Checkout Smart Creatine+ by BrainMD Optimize your brain and body http://chalene.com/creatine Sleep Breakthrough: visit https://chalene.com/sleep to get your special discoun use code CHALENE at checkout     🎉Camp Be More 2026!! Registration Now! Only A Few Spots Left  https://campbemore.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 [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    

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