The Chalene Show | Diet, Fitness & Life Balance

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. 🔥 Join Chalene on Patreon for all the content she can not share on the regular show!  👉 http://chalene.com/more   🎉 Camp Be More 2026!! Registration Now! Only A Few Spots Left  https://campbemore.com   🤓 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   🎉 Show Sponsors: Organifi!!! Go to https://www.Organifi.com/chalene  and Use the Code CHALENE for 20% off all products! Chalene's Favorite! OneSkin Tinted Sunscreen 👉http://chalene.com/tintedspf  and use Code Chalene at Checkout Get your daily dose of brain-boosting nutrients in just one scoop with Bright Minds! 👉https://chalene.com/memory   🧐 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

Listen to the full 50 min Between Friends episode. Go Directly to this Patreon Episode "Awkward Christmas Conversations" https://www.patreon.com/posts/awkward-146789730 Picture this: a cozy Christmas gathering, multiple generations around the table, and a conversation that quietly crosses a line. What starts as normal holiday small talk suddenly shifts into something awkward, personal, and impossible to unhear. Boundaries get tested, tension creeps in, and the vibe changes in that split second way only family can pull off. It's uncomfortable, funny in a please make it stop kind of way, and painfully relatable if you've ever survived a holiday where everyone pretends nothing weird just happened. 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

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.   🔥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 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     🎉Show Sponsors: Smart Creatine+ by BrainMD Optimize your brain and body 👉http://chalene.com/creatine  Queen Of The Thrones Castor Oil  go to https://chalene.com/oil OR use code CHALENE at Checkout for 10% off     🧐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

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. 🔥Join Chalene on Patreon for all the content she can not share on the regular show!  👉 http://chalene.com/more   🎉Camp Be More 2026!! Registration Now! Only A Few Spots Left  https://campbemore.com     🤓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     🎉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 Check Out Magnesium Breakthrough go to http://bioptimizers.com/chaleneand enter code CHALENE to get 10% off any order!     🧐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

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. 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