The Chalene Show | Diet, Fitness & Life Balance

Ever catch yourself thinking, why do I feel so off today—or the opposite, why am I suddenly so happy? In this episode, Chalene Johnson digs into the real science and habits behind your mood, energy, and motivation. She explains how "learned helplessness" keeps you stuck in stress and fatigue, and how small physical, mental, and daily habit shifts can completely change your outlook. You'll hear how she rebuilt her energy, focus, and joy by rethinking her routines, movement, and mindset. If you've been feeling overwhelmed, drained, or disconnected, this episode will help you feel in control again.   🎉 Camp Be More 2026!! IsSelling Out Go Registration Now! https://campbemore.com   🚨 Join Chalene LIVE for The 5 Biggest Mistakes Women Over 40 Make About Belly Fat Go to  http://chalene.com/thrive   💥 Join Chalene on Patreon for 7 Days FREE  👉 http://chalene.com/more   💡 What You Will Learn How to break "learned helplessness" and boost motivation Why pain and fatigue impact mood and energy Daily mobility habits that lift focus and happiness How stress hides in the body and drains you Simple mindset shifts to feel calm and in control   🎯 Thank you to our Sponsor!!! Organifi!!! Go to https://www.Organifi.com/chalene  and Use the Code CHALENE for 20% off all products!   💥 My favorite brand of Castor Oil is Queen Of The Thrones go to https://chalene.com/oil OR use code CHALENE at Checkout for 10% off   💜 Chalene's Favorite! OneSkin O/S Body lotion 👉 http://chalene.com/lotion and 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/   💪🏼 Join the all-new Phase It!! A Personalized Plan to Fit Your Life 👉 Go to https://phaseitup.com   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

Listen to the full 40 min episode and get your Free 7 days Patreon trail. Go Directly to this Patreon Episode "How a Nicki Minaj Song Led to a Near-Arrest on the 4th of July" https://www.patreon.com/posts/how-nicki-minaj-133505609   Picture this: A Fourth of July weekend in Lake Tahoe, a surprise karaoke Uber, and a drop-off that suddenly spirals into chaos. Within minutes, the sweet driver is surrounded, voices are raised, and someone actually reaches into her car for the keys. It's wild, unbelievable, and one of those stories you wouldn't believe if it hadn't happened right in front of them.   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

Sleep problems in women over 40 are real! In this episode, Chalene shares the latest sleep research showing why a consistent wake time can matter more than chasing eight hours and how cooling your actual bed can boost deep and REM sleep. She digs into perimenopause and menopause hormones that wreck sleep, the best natural sleep supplements, and real world tests of bed cooling systems. There is also a simple creatine protocol that can sharpen focus after a rough night. Practical, science backed, and easy to try tonight. Watch this episode on YouTube this Sunday!!  https://www.youtube.com/@chalenejohnson/videos   🚨Join Chalene LIVE for The 5 Biggest Mistakes Women Over 40 Make About Belly Fat Go to http://chalene.com/thrive   💥 Book your virtual Age Well Appointment today with MIDI Health!!  http://chalene.com/MIDI   🤓 What You Will Learn How hormone shifts after 40 disrupt sleep The one habit that predicts better sleep and health Quick ways to cool your bed for deeper sleep The most effective natural sleep supplements A creatine plan for brain fog after poor sleep When HRT makes sense and how to find providers 🎯 Related Links: Sleep Breakthrough  http://chalene.com/sleep BrainMD Creatine  http://chalene.com/creatine BrainMD Bright Minds  http://chalene.com/memory Cooling beds Eight Sleep: http://chalene.com/coolbed Get $350 Discount Chilipad: http://chalene.com/getcool Get 20% off! BedJet: https://bedjet.com/ HRT resources and provider directories  https://myselfagain.com/choose-clinician/   🤓 Related Episodes: 7 SHOCKING Benefits of Creatine for Women (Beyond Just Muscle Growth!) Watch: https://youtu.be/3RCCqsdAcAE?si=mjhGh1-glwdR-Sgb Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-chalene-show-diet-fitness-life-balance/id911042029?i=1000720206363 #1 Best Way to Use Creatine for Fat Loss, Bone & Brain Health Over 40 Watch: https://youtu.be/osSDjmmMu7Q?si=Xwi1iWChpW18b8kK Listen: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-chalene-show-diet-fitness-life-balance/id911042029?i=1000694711649 THIS IS WHY You Can't Fall Asleep at Night (It's NOT Hot Flashes) Watch: https://youtu.be/z09zUcpjMUk?si=PaZG2D2H8d3ljJSu Listen: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-chalene-show-diet-fitness-life-balance/id911042029?i=1000712731547 Get Better Sleep, Melt Fat and STOP SUFFERING NOW Over 40! Watch: https://youtu.be/rpWQIUaKdZQ?si=6s1kfXNPx516OvHk Listen: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-chalene-show-diet-fitness-life-balance/id911042029?i=1000677072222   🔥 Research: Why Sleep Is Important https://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/sleep/why-sleep-important#:~:text=as%20puberty%20approaches.-,Metabolism%20and%20sleep,Metabolic%20syndrome What to Do if You Wake Up Tired Every Day https://medresearch.umich.edu/research-news/what-do-if-you-wake-tired-every-day#:~:text=People%20who%20experience%20unrefreshing%20sleep,amounts%20of%20caffeine%20and%20alcohol. Sleep Debt: The Hidden Cost of Insufficient Rest https://www.sleepfoundation.org/how-sleep-works/sleep-debt-and-catch-up-sleep#:~:text=Sleep%20debt%20can%20quickly%20add,negative%20effects%20of%20sleep%20loss. Enhanced conductive body heat loss during sleep increases slow-wave sleep and calms the heart https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-024-53839-x Creatine Improves Cognitive Performance During Sleep Deprivation https://www.fz-juelich.de/en/news/archive/press-release/2024/creatine-improves-cognitive-performance-during-sleep-deprivation?utm Sleep regularity is a stronger predictor of mortality risk than sleep duration: A prospective cohort study https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37738616/ Optimal sleep timing revealed: a new perspective on reducing all-cause mortality and cardiovascular disease-cause mortality in older adults https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40488264/ Irregular Sleep-Wake Cycles May Raise Heart Attack, Stroke Risk by 26% https://www.healthline.com/health-news/irregular-sleep-wake-cycles-heart-attack-stroke-risk   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   Sign Up For MY WEEKLY NEWSLETTER     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

Tech can feel exciting or totally overwhelming, especially for midlife women trying to keep up. In this episode, Chalene Johnson breaks down iPhone shortcuts, AI tools, and simple automations that make everyday life easier. You'll also hear an honest take on GLP-1 weight loss trends, food noise, and why calorie balance still matters, plus how to protect yourself from scams and account glitches. And of course, a sweet update on Penelope that will make you smile. If you want real talk, useful hacks, and a few relatable tech-fail laughs, this one's for you. 🚨Join Chalene LIVE for The 5 Biggest Mistakes Women Over 40 Make About Belly Fat Go to http://chalene.com/thrive   🎯 Related Links: Get the Camp Hook Up Go To http://textchalene.com (USE YOUR PHONE ONLY) Camp Be More 2026!! Is Selling Out Fast!! Get Your Spot NOW!  https://campbemore.com For Camp Be More  Pricing Plans go to http://chalene.com/plan Join Chalene on Patreon for 7 Days FREE  👉 http://chalene.com/more   💡What You Will Learn Time saving iPhone shortcuts and automations How to use Voice Memos and ChatGPT together What really drives GLP-1 weight loss results Red flags in peptide and influencer promotions Simple online security tips that actually work Everyday convenience hacks with Uber and Waymo Penelope's health update and sun safety tips   🎯 Thank you to our Sponsor!!! 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   🎉 Treat yourself to the best bra and  shapewear on the market and save 20% Off your entire order at honeylove.com/CHALENE   Join the PodSquad on Facebook! 👉https://www.facebook.com/groups/ChalenePodSquad   Sign Up to Get the Weekly Newsletter!! 👉https://chalene.com/newsletter/   💪🏼 Join the all-new Phase It!! A Personalized Plan to Fit Your Life 👉 Go to https://phaseitup.com   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

Listen to the full Hour episode and get your Free 7 days Patreon trail - Go Directly to this Patreon Episode - https://www.patreon.com/posts/fitness-video-in-141514055 Picture this: it's a high-energy Beachbody shoot, lights on, cameras rolling, everyone looking their fittest then one of Chalene's closest friends makes a desperate last-minute decision that sends the entire set into chaos. What follows involves some very tiny shorts, an urgent dash offstage, and a behind-the-scenes moment no one will ever 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 http://Chalene.com/more    

Aging powerfully is not about luck or genetics. It is about habits. In this episode, Chalene Johnson shares seven key habits that help women in midlife age with strength, energy, and confidence. From improving mobility and financial stability to balancing hormones and rebuilding friendships, you will learn simple lifestyle changes that protect your body, brain, and future. These realistic habits can help you age powerfully and feel your absolute best at any stage of life. Watch this episode on YouTube this Sunday!! https://www.youtube.com/@chalenejohnson/videos   Book your virtual Age Well Appointment today with MIDI Health!! 👉 http://chalene.com/MIDI   💥 Related Links: Camp Be More 2026!! Is Open for Registration! https://campbemore.com Check Out Wealth Front 👉 https://www.wealthfront.com/ Join Chalene on Patreon for 7 Days FREE  👉 http://chalene.com/more   🤓 What You'll Learn 7 science-backed habits that support healthy aging Simple ways to improve strength, mobility, and mindset How to stay financially and emotionally strong in midlife Why testing hormones regularly can protect long-term health The role of friendship and community in aging powerfully     🤓 Related Episodes: Feeling Overwhelmed? These No-BS AI Prompts Work Like a Life Coach Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-chalene-show-diet-fitness-life-balance/id911042029?i=1000723707469 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1dfS6upj2UxnmvG6OGwsg3?si=ilys_drlQZKK1IiGTA0FcA   Exactly What I'd Do If I Wanted to Lose 20 Pounds (Step by Step) Watch: https://youtu.be/ul74gsY-cRo?si=Y2u4NZAplYytzNha Listen: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-chalene-show-diet-fitness-life-balance/id911042029?i=1000703139340   Why Adult Friendships Are SO HARD (And What to Do About It) Watch: https://youtu.be/s3-5doRYs-A?si=2wBlnNClQhDoIUwK Listen: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-chalene-show-diet-fitness-life-balance/id911042029?i=1000708714233   7 Habits I Use To Boost My Energy and Mood Naturally - No Energy Drinks or Pills Watch: https://youtu.be/tk8XQXmqotE?si=AiQiWscshqfWDgr_ Listen: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-chalene-show-diet-fitness-life-balance/id911042029?i=1000664810435   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   Sign Up For MY WEEKLY NEWSLETTER     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

Money anxiety, retirement fears, and the quiet worry about being alone are hitting many women in midlife. In this walk-and-talk episode, Chalene Johnson opens up about the top financial and emotional concerns women are sharing right now—from fear of not saving enough to the loneliness that creeps in as life changes. She offers practical, doable steps to get control of your finances, strengthen your relationships, and create more security for the future. Plus, a wild story about intuition and an update on Penelope that might make you rethink what's "just coincidence."   🚨Join Chalene LIVE for Thriving after 30: A Live Masterclass to Reclaim Your Body, Confidence & Energy http://phaseitup.com/thrive   🎯Join Chalene on Patreon for 7 Days FREE  👉 http://chalene.com/more   🎉 Camp Be More 2026!! Is Open for Registration! https://campbemore.com   💡 What You Will Learn Why money stress increases for women in midlife How to start saving and investing even if you feel behind Simple steps to feel more secure about retirement The link between loneliness, health, and aging How to rebuild community and real friendships after 40 A surprising story about intuition and paying attention   Check Out The Telepathy Tapes 👉 https://thetelepathytapes.com/   🤓 Harvard Study of Adult Development (1938–Present)https://news.harvard.edu/gazette/story/2017/04/over-nearly-80-years-harvard-study-has-been-showing-how-to-live-a-healthy-and-happy-life/   Smart Creatine+ by BrainMD Optimize your brain and body 👉http://chalene.com/creatine   Chalene's Favorite! OneSkin O/S Body lotion 👉http://chalene.com/lotion   Thank you to our show sponsor Blissy! Sleep better with Blissy and use CHALENE to get an additional 30% off at blissy.com/CHALENE   Join the PodSquad on Facebook! 👉https://www.facebook.com/groups/ChalenePodSquad   Sign Up to Get the Weekly Newsletter!! 👉https://chalene.com/newsletter/   💪🏼Join the all-new Phase It!! A Personalized Plan to Fit Your Life 👉Go to https://phaseitup.com   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  

Listen to the full 45 min episode and get your Free 7 days Patreon trail go here http://Chalene.com/more Imagine walking into your own living room… and finding your husband having sex with someone else. Oh, and it's so much worse than you could possibly imagine. This is part of a little experiment I like to call The Saturday Spill series. For the next month, I'm sharing a weekly snippet from one of my Patreon episodes. If you love it, amazing…you can listen to the full, unedited version here http://Chalene.com/more Quick heads up, this week's episode is pretty raunchy. If this kind of stuff isn't your vibe, I get it! Please know every week is different but it's always some real, raw, crazy stuff that happens in my personal life that just doesn't have a place on the regular show.  These Saturday Spills are a little more raw, a little more real, and not for everyone. Just skip 'em and I'll see you on Wednesdays and Fridays.

If you've been walking every day and still not losing weight, this episode is for you. Fitness expert Chalene Johnson reveals the truth about the 10,000 steps a day myth and why walking more doesn't always mean burning more fat. She shares how her own weight loss stalled at 20,000 steps a day, what causes walking plateaus, and how to fix them with smart strategies that actually work. You'll learn how to break through stubborn weight loss, balance hormones, and boost results using science-backed tweaks like interval walking, weighted vests, and terrain changes—without stress, obsession, or burnout. Watch this episode on YouTube this Sunday!!  https://www.youtube.com/@chalenejohnson/videos   🚨 Join Chalene LIVE for Thriving after 30: A Live Masterclass to Reclaim Your Body, Confidence & Energy http://phaseitup.com/thrive   💥 Related Links: OneSkin O/S Body lotion 👉 http://chalene.com/lotion OneSkin SPF 👉 https://www.chalene.com/SPF Peluva Shoe Company 👉 Go to https://peluva.com/CHALENE and use code "CHALENE" to get 10% off your entire order Save 20% off plus FREE shipping on either the Best Sellers Trial Pack or the new Plant Based Trial Pack Go to  moshlife.com/CHALENE  Get your daily dose of brain-boosting nutrients in just one scoop with Bright Minds! 👉 https://chalene.com/memory   🤓 What You'll Learn Why walking more can still lead to a weight-loss plateau The real story behind the 10,000-step rule When healthy tracking turns into obsession How to apply progressive overload to walking Simple ways to break a plateau and boost fat burn How hormones, cortisol, and recovery affect results   🎯Join Chalene on Patreon for 7 Days FREE  👉 http://chalene.com/more   🎉 Camp Be More 2026!! Is Open for Registration! https://campbemore.com     🤓 Related Episodes: What Happens to Your Body When You Walk 20,000 Steps a Day! ❌ Mistakes to Avoid Watch: https://youtu.be/LcDMJr5N3d4?si=qesx-89wbpdSUYWo Listen: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-chalene-show-diet-fitness-life-balance/id911042029?i=1000670926300   Why Your Knees Feel Weak (And How to Fix It) Watch: https://youtu.be/dZMhmFGYuEc?si=ZLiiXfdw_rxdzfXt Listen: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-chalene-show-diet-fitness-life-balance/id911042029?i=1000716815796   STOP Wearing Weighted Vests Until You Watch This… Watch: https://youtu.be/8jisInmObTM?si=6OhyiefCbukR2Kfy Listen: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-chalene-show-diet-fitness-life-balance/id911042029?i=1000727489977   The BEST WALKING Shoes To Help Fix Foot, Ankle And Knee Pain! Watch: https://youtu.be/LeTaMcGYJAw?si=TdhWBBxOEEs_0Kdl Listen: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-chalene-show-diet-fitness-life-balance/id911042029?i=1000689940638 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   Sign Up For MY WEEKLY NEWSLETTER     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  

Recorded while hiking through Northern Michigan this past Patreon episode is pure family chaos and nostalgia. Chalene and Bret swap stories about wakeboarding delays, indecisive dinner plans, and the perfectly unorganized rhythm of Chalene's family at Hubbard Lake. Chalene also shares how her sister met her now-husband at 12, plus the wild chapter when their family bought a ski lodge and turned it into a restaurant, complete with a sous chef who got arrested mid-shift. Between laughs, they reflect on how the environment shapes health, how Gen X freedom compares to Gen Z's screen life, and why parasocial friendships can feel so comforting. It's funny, unfiltered, and very Michigan.   🚨 Join Chalene LIVE for Thriving after 30: A Live Masterclass to Reclaim Your Body, Confidence & Energy http://phaseitup.com/thrive   🎯Join Chalene on Patreon for 7 Days FREE  👉 http://chalene.com/more   💥 Book your virtual Age Well Appointment today with MIDI Health!!  http://chalene.com/MIDI   💡What You Will Learn Why every "go with the flow" family needs a planner How where you grow up shapes who you become The ski lodge story that ended in an arrest What Gen X understood about real connection Why online friendships can feel so real   🤓 Check out the Book: The Anxious Generation by Jonathan Haidt   https://amzn.to/4h14bYA   🎯 Thank you to our Sponsor!!! 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   Join the PodSquad on Facebook! 👉https://www.facebook.com/groups/ChalenePodSquad   Sign Up to Get the Weekly Newsletter!! 👉https://chalene.com/newsletter/   💪🏼 Join the all-new Phase It!! A Personalized Plan to Fit Your Life 👉 Go to https://phaseitup.com   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