The Chalene Show | Pop Culture, Women's Health, & Fitness

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Walking Isn't Enough | How To Actually Build A Booty After 50 - 1276 Feb 27, 2026

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Walking is great… but it is not building your glutes the way you think it is. Research shows brisk walking activates less than 32 percent of the glutes, and weak glutes are strongly linked to back pain, slower metabolism, and higher fall risk after 40. In this episode, Chalene breaks down the five science-backed glute exercises that actually turn your lower body back on and explains the subtle form tweaks that make all the difference. This is not about vanity. It is about metabolic health, structural strength, and protecting your body as you age. If you want stronger knees, a healthier back, and real lower-body strength after 45, this is where to start.

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🤓 What You Will Learn

Why walking alone does not build strong glutes
The connection between weak glutes and chronic low back pain
How glute strength impacts metabolism and fall risk
What glute amnesia is and how to reverse it
The 5 most effective glute exercises you can do at home
Small form adjustments that dramatically increase muscle activation
How many reps, sets, and weekly sessions actually build hypertrophy
Why lower body training should be a priority after 45

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🤓 Related Episode:

How Much Protein Do You Really Need?

🧐 Research:

Back Pain

https://www.thebodymatters.co.uk/blog/2020/04/hip-and-gluteal-pain/

Hip Strength and Fall Risk

https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0300818

Hip Thrusts

https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC12018462/#abstract1

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Girls Trip Chaos, Friendship Truths, and the 88 Year Old Who Blew Us Away - 1275 Feb 25, 2026

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I told one small lie… and somehow ended up orchestrating three full blown ambushes across the city of Dallas.

What started as a simple girls trip turned into wigs, disguises, fake Instacart drivers, a sign spinning maniac outside a restaurant, and an Uber driver blasting mariachi music while swerving to the beat. I had to keep everyone separated, stagger flights from the same city, invent a connection to Troy Aikman, and pray nobody compared notes. It was chaos. The fun kind. Bret's here too…

This one is messy, loud, and very on brand for what happens when women who've known each other for decades refuse to act their age.

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🔥We also get into:

• The unspoken rule about one sided friendships • Why our girls trips have naturally gotten smaller • How we completely blow out our energy in the first quarter • The weird 7 Eleven bar with no name and a DJ hiding inside his hoodie • Why themed outfits actually make trips easier • And the 88 year old woman in Dallas who might have been the real highlight of the entire weekend

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Saturday Spill | No I Don't Want to Talk to Your Team Feb 21, 2026

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Listen to the full 50 minute Between Friends episode. Go Directly to this Patreon Episode "No I Don't Want to Talk to Your Team"

https://www.patreon.com/posts/no-i-dont-want-150720002

Picture this: a simple invitation, a promising connection, and one sentence that changes the entire tone of the conversation. What should have been an easy yes turns into layers of back-and-forth, unexpected demands, and a moment that forces a serious reality check. It's unfiltered, slightly shocking, and the kind of behind-the-scenes story that makes you see "I'll send this to my team" in a whole new light.

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

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The 8 Supplements I Had to Stop Taking in Midlife - 1274 Feb 20, 2026

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Midlife can feel like your body suddenly changed the rules. The supplements that once boosted energy, hair growth, and metabolism might now be causing bloating, acne, brittle hair, belly fat, dry skin, hormone imbalance, and even abnormal lab results. In this episode, Chalene breaks down the popular supplements many women over 40 are still taking that could be quietly sabotaging their health, thyroid labs, skin barrier, bone density, and hormones. If you're navigating perimenopause or menopause and wondering why you don't feel like yourself anymore, this conversation will challenge what you think you "should" be taking. This is not about fear. It's about testing, not guessing, and making smarter choices in midlife.

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🤓 What You Will Learn

How high dose biotin can trigger acne and distort thyroid and heart labs
The risk of iron after menopause
Why calcium alone may not strengthen bones
How DHEA can spike testosterone and cause breakouts
The link between caffeine, cortisol, and belly fat
Why creatine gummies are underdosed and dosing matters
How protein powders may add bloating and hidden calories
Why too much vitamin E can increase bruising
Why testing with a clinician beats guessing

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🧐 Research:

Biotin lab interference

Calcium supplements and Bone Densityhttps://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC7231370/?utm_
Calcium supplements cardiovascular disease

https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S1050173825001045?utm

Oxidative stress risks from excess iron

https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC11587765/?utm

DHEA supplementation on testosterone and estradiol

https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC12231631/?utm

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Exactly How I Make Money Podcasting and Youtube and You Can Too - 1273 Feb 18, 2026

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If you've ever considered starting a podcast, a YouTube channel, Patreon or all of the above…this episode could make you some money and definitely save you a lot of time.

This is the real breakdown of how creators make money "just talking"… and why most people start podcasting with the wrong expectations.

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🤓 What You Will Learn

• How podcast ads really work (CPMs, what "downloads" actually mean, realistic numbers)

• The difference between random ad inserts vs host read sponsors

• Why I will not take most sponsors, even when the money's good

• How YouTube fuels podcast growth, even when it looks like it hurts downloads

• What AdSense can add once you're consistent

• The ecosystem strategy: podcast + YouTube + social + email

• Patreon, and why it attracts the most like minded listeners

• Common podcast and guest scams to watch for

• What I'd do if I was starting from zero today

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Saturday Spill | This Is Why I Don't Read The Comments Feb 14, 2026

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Listen to the full 1 hour Between Friends episode. Go Directly to this Patreon Episode "This Is Why I Don't Read The Comments"

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Picture this: a dinner with a well-connected industry insider, quiet confessions about midlife celebrities, and a conversation that suddenly pivots to Reddit trolls and AI tracking anonymous haters. What starts as behind-the-scenes plastic surgery talk turns into a jaw-dropping story about an influencer who uncovers the truth about her loudest critic. It's surprising, a little unsettling, and a reminder that sometimes the smartest move is to stop reading the comments altogether.

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Rebounding vs Walking for Weight Loss | What Actually Works After 40 - 1272 Feb 13, 2026

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When it comes to weight loss, is rebounding actually better than walking, or is it just another fitness trend blowing up your feed? In this episode, Chalene Johnson breaks down the real science behind zone 2 walking vs. rebounding and what actually matters for fat loss, muscle building, and long term results. If you are over 40, trying to lose weight, protect your joints, and avoid wasting money on equipment that ends up holding laundry, you need to hear this. Chalene gets honest about calorie deficits, muscle loss, plateaus, GLP-1 weight loss concerns, and why cardio alone is not the magic answer. Before you buy a rebounder, weighted vest, or the next viral fitness gadget, listen to this.

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🤓What You Will Learn

How weight loss really works
Rebounding vs walking for calories
Why zone 2 walking works
Muscle building after 40
Does rebounding change body composition
How to break a plateau
Rebounder pros and cons
5 questions before buying equipment
Why lifting weights matters most

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Epstein Files | Dr. Peter Attia and The Accountability Gap - 1271 Feb 11, 2026

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Chalene Johnson breaks her usual rule of avoiding politics to talk about something far more disturbing. This episode digs into the newly released Epstein files, the outrage surrounding Dr. Peter Attia, and the uncomfortable question no one seems willing to answer. Why are some public figures facing real consequences while others remain completely untouched? This is not a partisan conversation. It is a deep dive into power, silence, and the accountability gap that continues to protect the most connected people in the world.

🚨This episode discusses sexual assault, exploitation, and abuse involving women and children. No graphic details are shared, but the subject matter may be upsetting for some listeners. 🚨

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🤓 What You Will Learn

Why outrage targets some people while others stay protected
How money, power, and audiences decide accountability
Why the Epstein release feels intentionally overwhelming
How social media fuels selective blame
Why statutes of limitations block justice
What accountability looks like when the system fails

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Saturday Spill | I May Take Legal Action Against Martha Stewart Feb 07, 2026

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Listen to the full 50 min Between Friends episode. Go Directly to this Patreon Episode "I May Take Legal Action Against Martha Stewart"

https://www.patreon.com/posts/i-may-take-legal-149557835

Picture this: Chalene is dealing with sensitive and irritated skin around her face and eyes, a skincare product that looks way too fancy to be suspicious, and a quick decision that felt totally harmless in the moment. Then things start getting weird. A little irritation turns into huh that is odd, which turns into a doctor visit and one of those slow dawning realizations where your brain starts quietly replaying everything you have touched recently. It is funny, uncomfortable, and mildly unhinged in the way only real life can be.

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Hybristophilia | Why Are Some Women Attracted to Violent Criminals - 1270 Feb 06, 2026

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With the release of the new documentary series Handsome Devil: Charming Killer about Wade Wilson, Chalene shares the first episode of a Between Friends series exploring the psychology behind hybristophilia, the phenomenon where people become romantically drawn to violent criminals. In this first episode, she shares a personal story from early in her career that first exposed her to this behavior, then connects it to modern cases that reveal how attraction, manipulation, and control play out behind prison walls. This is not true crime for shock value. It is a psychological deep dive into why these relationships form, how dangerous men exploit empathy and attention, and why understanding these dynamics matters for personal safety.

🚨 This episode includes discussion of violent criminal acts and is not suitable for all listeners. Listener discretion is strongly advised.🚨

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🧐 Link to the full Hybristophilia Collection on Patreon

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🤓 What You Will Learn

What hybristophilia is and why it is called the Bonnie and Clyde Syndrome
How media attention can increase attraction to violent offenders
Common psychological patterns in people drawn to incarcerated men
How manipulation and control develop in prison relationships
How recognizing these dynamics helps identify red flags and stay safe

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