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Update on Our Bathroom and Bedroom Divorce - 1262 Jan 09, 2026

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What starts as cozy weather, sweaters, and travel updates quickly turns into one of those classic Chalene conversations that goes everywhere and somehow still makes perfect sense. From updating makeup techniques for midlife faces to why separate bathrooms might be the secret to a happier marriage, this episode blends humor, honesty, and very real relationship truths. Chalene also shares an unfiltered update on sober curiosity, Dry January reflections, and how changing her relationship with alcohol quietly changed everything. Along the way there are beauty procedures, barefoot shoes, sleep rituals, and a vacation story that absolutely spirals in the most entertaining way possible.

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🤓 What You Will Learn

Why Gen X makeup techniques may be aging you
How separate bathrooms and bedrooms can strengthen relationships
What really changed after taking a break from alcohol
Why sleep, space, and routines matter more than romance myths
The mental and financial benefits of drinking less
How barefoot shoes and weak feet contribute to back pain
What lip blushing is really like and what healing looks like
How to replace habits without relying on willpower

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Feeling "Put Together" Isn't Shallow (It's Actually Brain Science) - 1261 Jan 07, 2026

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What starts as one of Chalene's life updates quickly turns into one of those conversations that just keeps going and gets way deeper than expected. The episode wanders through identity, aging, beauty, and purpose, and calls out the idea that wanting to feel good in your body is somehow shallow. It gets into neuroaesthetics in a very real, easy to understand way and why things like makeup, grooming, movement, and even your surroundings can seriously affect mood, stress, and mental clarity. Along the way, there are post holiday realizations, thoughts on generational differences around trauma and communication, aging and mobility, long term care realities, and the pressure so many women feel to always be doing more to prove they matter. It's casual, honest, occasionally funny, and feels like one of those conversations that sticks with you after it's over.

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🤓 What You Will Learn

Why feeling put together can actually calm your brain
How beauty routines and self care are about alignment, not insecurity
Why movement matters more than age when it comes to looking young
How family history and unspoken stuff shows up later in relationships
The link between purpose, pressure, and happiness as we age
What no one talks about with long term care planning
Why doing less can sometimes feel a whole lot better

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Saturday Spill | Stop the Insanity - What Really Happened to Susan Powter Jan 03, 2026

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Listen to the full 42 min Between Friends episode. Go Directly to this Patreon Episode "Stop the Insanity | What Really Happened to Susan Powter" https://www.patreon.com/posts/stop-insanity-to-147273225

Chalene Johnson sits down with her BFF, trauma therapist Dr. Mcayla Sarno, after watching a documentary that starts out nostalgic and quickly gets unsettling. It focuses on Susan Powter, the woman behind "Stop the Insanity," who was everywhere in the 90s and then suddenly disappeared. What seems like a fun throwback turns into a deeper conversation about fame, trust, money, mental health, and identity when success vanishes. They unpack what feels confusing and unfinished and ask the questions the documentary avoids. This isn't about tearing anyone down, and it's absolutely not a diagnosis.

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

Easy No Pressure Way To Set Goals For 2026 - 1260 Jan 02, 2026

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If goal setting already feels exhausting and it's barely 2026, this episode is for you. Chalene Johnson shares a calmer, pressure free way to think about goals that has nothing to do with New Year's resolutions or blowing up your entire life. Instead of focusing on what you think you should accomplish, this episode helps you get clear on how you actually want your life to feel in this season. Using a simple 90 day system built around alignment and small daily actions, this approach is realistic, grounding, and way more sustainable. It's designed for anyone who wants real progress in 2026 without burning themselves out by February.

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🤓What You Will Learn

Why most goal setting doesn't actually work
How to quickly assess the areas of your life that feel off
How to choose the one area that will most impact your happiness
Why focusing on how you want to feel works better than chasing outcomes
How to set realistic 90 day goals without pressure or perfection
What a push goal is and how it makes everything else easier
How small daily actions create real momentum

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Addiction and Forgiveness | My Origin Story Part 3 - 1259 Dec 31, 2025

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In Part 3 of Chalene Johnson's Origin Story she picks up in college and follows the unexpected, very unplanned love story between Chalene and Bret, from a chance meeting at a Michigan State club to building a marriage, a family, and a business from nothing. It is funny, honest, and deeply personal, pulling back the curtain on early ambition, financial stress, identity shifts, and the growing pains that come with building a life together before you know what you're doing. This episode is less about success and more about the messy middle that most people never talk about. If you have ever been in a long term relationship, built something with a partner, or wondered how couples actually survive the hard seasons, this one will hit close to home.

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🤓 What You Will Learn

How Chalene and Bret almost missed each other
Why ambition and money strain relationships
What couples never expect when they work together
How ego and unspoken roles create tension
Why growth and communication matter more than luck

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The Fire | My Origin Story Part 2 - 1258 Dec 26, 2025

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In Part 2 of Chalene Johnson's origin story, things get heavier, messier, and way more revealing. This episode dives into the moment money stopped being abstract and became emotional, personal, and tied to identity at a very young age. From carrying financial responsibility as a kid, to learning how praise, hustle, and ego quietly fused together, this episode explains how independence can become both a superpower and a trap. What starts as resourcefulness turns into pressure, risk, betrayal, and a series of decisions that shaped how Chalene viewed work, worth, and safety long before fame or fitness. And just when everything finally seems to be clicking into place, the story cuts off right as Bret enters the picture and the real complications begin.

This is Part 2 of Chalene's origin story. Make sure you're subscribed and watch for Part 3, because the cliffhanger is very real.

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🤓What You Will Learn

How early money responsibility blurs emotional boundaries
Why money became tied to identity and safety
How praise and hustle quietly fuel ego and pressure
The cost of always being the capable one
How betrayal reshapes trust and independence
The downside of growing up too self reliant
When resourcefulness becomes a blind spot

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Born In Detroit | My Origin Story Part 1 - 1257 Dec 24, 2025

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Chalene Johnson finally tells her origin story all in one place, starting at the very beginning in Part 1 of this series. From growing up broke in Michigan to dirt roads, sketchy neighbors, big risks, and parents who were way too young and figuring it out as they went, this episode is funny, honest, and a little chaotic. It is filled with moments that suddenly make a lot of things click without tying it up in a neat bow. This story is just getting started, so be sure to watch for Part 2, where things take a very unexpected turn.

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🤓What You Will Learn

How growing up broke but emotionally safe shaped confidence
Why stability matters more than money
How early exposure to business shaped her mindset
How childhood trauma leaves lasting marks
Why risk, reputation, and resilience mattered early
How family dynamics influence independence
The difference between looking wealthy and being wealthy
How early money lessons changed her relationship with risk

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Saturday Spill | A Routine Dentist Appointment, a Facelift Panic, and the Most Awkward Gym Situation Ever Dec 20, 2025

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Listen to the full 60 min episode. Go Directly to this Patreon Episode "My Dentist Almost Destroyed My Facelift, My Hair Color Nightmare, Plus How NOT To Be An Asshole" https://www.patreon.com/posts/my-dentist-my-my-145727914

Picture this: a cracked crown, a fresh facelift, and a "quick" dentist visit that immediately goes off the rails. What should've been no big deal turns into full panic about stretching or wiping off thousands of dollars worth of surgery, plus a chain reaction of rescheduled appointments that makes the entire day feel cursed. Then, just when it can't get more awkward, there's a locker room moment that's so uncomfortable it's actually hilarious. It's funny, stressful, wildly relatable, and exactly the kind of real life chaos Chalene saves for Between Friends.

Women Are Conditioned To Dread Aging Here's How I Rewired My Beliefs - 1256 Dec 19, 2025

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Romanticizing aging might be the most powerful longevity tool you have and it costs absolutely nothing. In this episode, Chalene Johnson breaks down the science behind why your attitude about aging can literally add years to your life and explains how society quietly trains women to fear getting older. Drawing from research, real life examples, and her own mindset shift, Chalene reframes aging as a season of freedom, confidence, and increased happiness. This conversation is a wake up call for women who feel invisible, worn down, or stuck believing their best years are behind them.

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Real Life Lately, Thoughts That Hit When Things Get Quiet and What Actually Matters - 1255 Dec 17, 2025

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This episode feels like taking a long, quiet walk while the Christmas lights are glowing and your brain finally gets to exhale. Chalene Johnson starts with why Southern California just does the holidays better and slowly eases into a real, honest conversation about December, aging, marriage, empty nesting, money, convenience, and generosity. There are funny tangents, opinionated takes, and moments that land deeper than expected. It is cozy, reflective, slightly unhinged in the best way, and the kind of episode that makes you feel less alone and more grounded.

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🤓What You Will Learn

Why environment and rituals impact mood and mental health
How having help changes everything and why comparison backfires
What empty nesting really brings up and how to prepare for it
Why convenience can be a form of self care
How generosity creates meaning beyond gifts
Why aging can be something to look forward to

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