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Saturday Spill | A Pretty Woman Moment Nov 07, 2026

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Listen to the full 50 minute Between Friends episode. Go Directly to this Patreon Episode "A Pretty Woman Moment, A Sleep Fort, and My $4K Nightstand Rage" https://www.patreon.com/TheChaleneShow/posts/pretty-woman-and-173921881

Picture this: You're moving into a new place, need furniture ASAP, and the first interior designer you call basically tells you it's impossible. Oh, and then she gets downright insulting! Chalene and Bret spill the details of this awkward conversation, the designer's shocking attitude, and the completely different experience with someone who actually understood the assignment. Let's just say, BIG mistake. HUGE!

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

Michael Jackson's Estate, Plasma Treatments, Cruise Chaos & Skincare - 1348 Nov 06, 2026

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Jenny McCarthy's plasma treatment partnership comes with a price tag Chalene Johnson says reaches $60,000, and some uncomfortable questions about celebrity health advice. Chalene revisits her own trip to Mallorca for plasma filtration and the expensive wellness tests that once had her searching for answers.

Paris Jackson's dispute over Michael Jackson's estate sends Chalene down another rabbit hole, from music royalties to who controls the family trust. Villa Vie Odyssey's passengers face a different money crisis in Cambodia, while Chalene shares her experience testing OneSkin Rich Cream during a break from estrogen facial cream.

Topics discussed: MDLifespan, mold exposure, mycotoxins, perimenopause, John Branca, John McClain, residential cruising, senescent cells.

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🚨Questions Chalene Wants Your Thoughts on:

Would you make a cruise ship your permanent home?
Do you trust in celebrity health advice?
What is a health test or treatment that you think is a waste of money?

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Chapters

00:00:00 Organifi saffron gummies and Happy Drops
00:03:00 Michael Jackson, cruise chaos and celebrity health claims
00:06:00 Villa Vie Odyssey's residential cruise dream
00:08:00 Cruise passengers stranded in Cambodia
00:12:00 Residential cruising without a home to return to
00:16:00 Michael Jackson's estate earnings and debt
00:19:00 John Branca, John McClain and the family trust
00:24:00 Sony music deals and Paris Jackson's estate dispute
00:28:00 Estrogen facial cream and Chalene's skincare experiment
00:30:00 OneSkin Rich Cream, results and savings
00:35:00 Celebrity influence and expensive wellness testing
00:40:00 Mold exposure and plasma filtration in Mallorca
00:43:00 Jenny McCarthy's health advocacy and autism claims
00:48:00 AirSculpt, parasite cleanses and celebrity partnerships
00:51:00 MDLifespan, plasma treatments and health advice

Martha Stewart Backlash, Disney Arrests & Estrogen Update - 1347 Nov 04, 2026

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Martha Stewart's Halloween costume sparked two apologies, but where does pop culture humor cross the line? Chalene Johnson and Bret Johnson weigh the backlash surrounding Martha Stewart, Jessica Alba's Nancy Kerrigan costume, and Heidi Klum's elaborate Halloween transformation.

Chalene also examines the Polk County sting involving Walt Disney World and Universal employees, and why child safety conversations need to go beyond stranger danger. Then, FDA estrogen warning labels raise questions about progesterone, surgical menopause, and breast cancer survivorship that deserve more than a headline.

Topics discussed: Grady Judd, child sexual abuse prevention, Tonya Harding, McCall DaPron, Julia Fox, Billy Bush, Dr. Mary Claire Haver, Dr. Corinne Menn, Midi Health, FlatRate Moving.

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🚨Questions Chalene Wants Your Thoughts on:

How do you decide which adults to trust around your kids?
When does a Halloween costume go too far?
Do you feel the same about Disney as Bret does?

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Chapters

00:00:00 Bret Johnson and Grady Judd's Viral Clips
00:04:15 Polk County Sting, Disney and Universal Arrests
00:09:56 Child Safety Beyond Stranger Danger
00:15:45 Martha Stewart's Halloween Backlash
00:20:10 Martha Stewart's Two Apologies
00:22:33 Halloween Costumes and Changing Standards
00:24:47 Honeylove Bra Sponsor Offer
00:26:44 Jessica Alba's Nancy Kerrigan Costume
00:29:22 McCall DaPron, Julia Fox and Kennedy Costumes
00:31:06 Heidi Klum's Halloween Transformation
00:32:36 Online Outrage, Billy Bush and Cancel Culture
00:38:05 Estrogen Warning Labels and Progesterone
00:41:31 Surgical Menopause and Breast Cancer Care
00:47:41 Midi Health and Questions for Your Care Team
00:49:36 Moving, Bigger Closets and Shopping Habits

Saturday Spill | My Ketamine Treatment Revealed Something Huge Oct 31, 2026

Show notes

Listen to the full 56 minute Between Friends episode. Go Directly to this Patreon Episode "My Ketamine Treatment Revealed Something Huge" https://www.patreon.com/TheChaleneShow/posts/my-ketamine-huge-173276581

Picture this: A childhood memory you thought was no big deal turns out to explain SO much about your adult life. Chalene shares the surprising breakthrough from her ketamine therapy, how money became tied to her self-worth, and why she's spent her life feeling responsible for saving everyone. Plus, the devastating moment she discovered someone she trusted had been secretly betraying her financially for YEARS, and she had absolutely no idea!

Gosselin Family Drama, Retatrutide Study & Alexander Brothers Case - 1346 Oct 30, 2026

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Collin Gosselin's memoir is reopening the Jon & Kate Plus 8 story, and the family's conflicting accounts raise questions reality TV never answered. Chalene Johnson explores Collin's allegations, Kate Gosselin's responses, and what happens when children grow up as content.

Retatrutide is making headlines after Eli Lilly's 80 week trial against Ozempic (semaglutide). Chalene examines the peptide hype and what women over 40 should consider about muscle preservation.

Then, The Wolves of Real Estate takes Chalene inside the Alexander brothers case, where luxury trips, powerful connections, and survivor accounts reveal a disturbing pattern. Tal, Oren, and Alon Alexander's pursuit of reality TV fame left behind footage that makes this story even more unsettling.

Topics discussed: Family estrangement, gender backlash, injectable peptides, bone density, sex trafficking.

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🚨Questions Chalene Wants Your Thoughts on:

How should parents respond when adult children describe painful memories?
Have you watched Wolves of Real Estate? What's your thoughts on this case?
What is your best tip for making a move easier?

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Chapters

00:00:00 Gosselin family drama, retatrutide and Alexander brothers
00:02:19 ChatGPT, Claude and AI personal assistants
00:04:46 Jon & Kate Plus 8 and growing up on camera
00:06:59 Collin Gosselin's treatment placement and family conflict
00:11:07 Collin's memoir and Good Morning America interview
00:15:59 Paris Hilton and residential treatment concerns
00:19:17 Collin's mental health claims and Kate's response
00:23:17 Hannah and Mady Gosselin's differing accounts
00:26:13 Netflix's Gosselin documentary and gender backlash
00:29:31 Gen Z, boundaries and going no contact
00:30:23 Sponsor: Midi Health and menopause care
00:33:24 Collagen, skincare and injectable peptides
00:34:50 Camp Be More tickets and peptide discussions
00:37:03 Retatrutide vs. Ozempic study results
00:41:50 Weight loss, energy and preserving muscle
00:44:40 Retatrutide access and online peptide sellers
00:46:55 Alexander brothers case and content warning
00:54:22 Alexander brothers reality TV footage and lawsuits
00:59:27 Alexander brothers evidence and accountability
01:02:21 Documentary picks, moving tips and Patreon offer

Beauty Routine Over 50: The Products and Tricks I Actually Use - 1345 Oct 28, 2026

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Beauty over 50 gets the full "High Maintenance Hooker" treatment as Chalene Johnson shares her current skincare, makeup and hair routine. From crepey skin and castor oil to OneSkin body lotion and estrogen cream, Chalene walks through the products and techniques she actually uses after menopause.

For mature skin makeup, Chalene shares her go-to Clinique foundation, Tarte CC serum, DIY lashes and sparse brow tricks. She also gets candid about thinning hair, hair toppers, her facelift and upper eyelid surgery, plus a few beauty experiments she's still figuring out.

Topics discussed: skin barrier, SPF 30, IT Cosmetics, Urban Decay, Anastasia Beverly Hills, e.l.f., Judydoll, self-tanner, Westmore Beauty, hair toppers, Organifi collagen, GHK-Cu, Maybelline, lip blush.

🔥 Full List of Chalene's Favorite Products 👉https://chalene.com/beautyroutine

The Face Moisturizer Chalene Forget the name of Vanicream

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🚨Questions Chalene Wants Your Thoughts on:

Which self-tanner would you recommend to Chalene?
Which beauty product do you swear by for mature skin?
What questions do you have about Chalene's beauty routine?

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Chapters

00:00:00 Beauty Routine Over 50
00:01:20 Washing Fine Hair and Protecting Extensions
00:02:31 Crepey Skin: Exfoliation, Castor Oil and OneSkin
00:09:24 Self-Tanner Prep and Face Contouring
00:12:37 Westmore Beauty, Tinge and Body Coverage
00:15:26 Morning Skincare: Estrogen Cream and SPF
00:17:40 Mature Skin Makeup: Tarte, Clinique and Concealer
00:22:55 DIY Lash Clusters and Eye Makeup
00:26:34 Sparse Brows, Judydoll and Contour Placement
00:30:28 Eyeliner Tricks and Makeup After a Facelift
00:32:57 Lip Color, Lip SPF and Upper Eyelid Surgery
00:35:39 Thinning Hair, Extensions and Hair Toppers
00:39:01 Organifi Collagen and Hair Styling Tools
00:41:55 Nighttime Skincare: Cleansing, GHK-Cu and Rich Cream
00:46:55 Patreon: Content Creation and Brand Deals

Saturday Spill | Bedroom TMI Oct 24, 2026

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Listen to the full 43 minute Between Friends episode. Go Directly to this Patreon Episode "Ketamine Confessions, Decorating Drama and Bedroom TMI" https://www.patreon.com/TheChaleneShow/posts/ketamine-drama-172596286

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Picture this: One minute, Chalene's bedroom is all sexy lighting, music, and romance. Ten minutes later, she's transformed into a pajama-wearing grandma surrounded by five pillows, a weighted chest blanket, and enough sleep gadgets to build a fortress! Chalene spills the hilarious, very personal details of what REALLY happens in her bedroom after the romance is over.

Calling Out the BS, Including My Own - 1344 Oct 23, 2026

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Christina Applegate's MS diagnosis raises difficult questions about medical uncertainty, including a 2019 study that found about 18% of patients referred with an existing MS diagnosis had been misdiagnosed. Chalene Johnson explores Applegate's account on MeSsy with Jamie-Lynn Sigler, the headlines surrounding Selma Blair and why watching stars like Bruce Willis face health struggles feels so personal.

Mel Robbins and Céline Dion spark another uncomfortable question: why is content tearing down successful women so hard to resist? First, Chalene puts her marriage double standards with Bret on trial, from wardrobe approval to dinner rules.

Topics discussed: multiple sclerosis, pseudobulbar affect, ADHD, celebrity aging, misogyny, female friendship, Camp Be More.

Join Chalene on Patreon, her private podcast for 50% off Your first month for the Month of October Use code CHALENE 👉 chalene.com/more

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🚨Questions Chalene Wants Your Thoughts on:

What do you get away with that your partner never could?
Have you ever felt like your doctor got it wrong?
Be honest, do you get sucked into content tearing other women down?

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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:

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Chapters

00:00:00 Marriage Double Standards and Celebrity Headlines
00:03:00 Bret Johnson, ADHD and Marriage Double Standards
00:07:00 Midi Health and Menopause Care
00:10:00 Fashion Rules, Movie Night and Travel Planning
00:14:00 AI Assistant Episodes on Patreon
00:15:00 Workout Jealousy and Marriage Dinner Rules
00:19:00 OneSkin and Skin Changes With Age
00:21:00 Christina Applegate, Bruce Willis and Celebrity Aging
00:24:00 Christina Applegate's MS Diagnosis Questions
00:27:00 MS Misdiagnosis and Trusting Your Medical Concerns
00:30:00 Selma Blair's Reported Delta Flight Incident
00:34:00 Pseudobulbar Affect and Celebrity Health Scrutiny
00:38:00 Céline Dion, Mel Robbins and Takedown Content
00:44:00 Female Friendship and Supporting Other Women
00:46:00 Camp Be More and Finding Community

Elizabeth Holmes, 3D Mammograms, AI Medical Advice & Beauty Hacks - 1343 Oct 21, 2026

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Elizabeth Holmes invites cameras into her life before prison, but what exactly is Nathan Fielder capturing in You Can See Everything? Chalene Johnson shares what makes the documentary so hard to stop discussing, with a clear warning before the spoilers begin.

Chalene also unpacks 3D mammogram headlines, a survey in which 63% preferred waiting for human review of AI medical answers, and the backlash surrounding Hilary Swank's pregnancy at 52. Loving Tan, Beauty by Earth, and a compact Nodpod round out her latest beauty and sleep finds.

Topics discussed: Theranos, Billy Evans, The Rehearsal, HBO, dense breast tissue, breast MRI, Cameron Diaz, self tanner contouring.

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00:46:00 Spoiler warning and Elizabeth Holmes documentary discussion

🚨Questions Chalene Wants Your Thoughts on:

Do you like combining AI with human medical advice?
Why does pregnancy after 50 attract so much judgment?
If you have seen "You Can See Everything" I need your thoughts!

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Chapters

00:00:00 Breast health, AI, beauty, and Elizabeth Holmes
00:03:00 3D versus 2D mammograms
00:08:00 Dense breasts, breast MRI, and screening options
00:11:00 Organizing medical records with AI
00:15:00 AI medical advice versus human review
00:17:00 Waymo versus Uber in Miami
00:22:00 Hilary Swank and pregnancy at 52
00:25:00 Fertility expert on IVF and pregnancy after 50
00:28:00 Motherhood after 40 and the age double standard
00:33:00 Loving Tan and Beauty by Earth self tanners
00:35:00 Self tanner contouring beauty hack
00:37:00 Documentary recommendations and Nodpod
00:39:00 Elizabeth Holmes documentary, spoiler free
00:40:00 Nathan Fielder and The Rehearsal
00:46:00 Spoiler warning and Elizabeth Holmes documentary discussion

Saturday Spill | Are You Guys Into This Or Not? Oct 17, 2026

Show notes

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!

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