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In this life update, Chalene and Bret share what turned into a full blown catastrophe after a major flood destroyed their California beach house. They walk through the reality of dealing with insurance delays, massive financial decisions, and why coastal properties come with a level of risk most homeowners never see coming. Along the way, the conversation shifts into a surprisingly grounding discussion about money mindset, stress, and how quickly plans and priorities can change. It is honest, sometimes darkly funny, and full of hard earned perspective on loss, gratitude, and not letting stuff define your future. Chalene and Bret also the road trip chaos that took place on their way to visit Chalene's parents. 
 
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🤓What You Will Learn
What really happens when a burst pipe floods a home
Why California coastal properties are so hard to insure and rebuild
 How large insurance claims work and why they move painfully slow
When a public adjuster helps and when it may not be worth it
The costs insurance does not fully cover after a disaster
How money mindset affects stress and relationships
Why knowing your "enough number" changes everything
A chaotic road trip story with no gas and no bathrooms
Why peace, family, and priorities matter more than plans
 
🤓 Related Links:
Prosperity Consciousness by Frederick Lehrman
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The Psychology of Money by Morgan Housel
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This is just a quick heads up from Chalene Johnson to let you know today's episode is a little late but it's coming very soon. An unexpected situation pulled Chalene and Bret out of town, and rather than act like nothing happened, she wanted to pop in and let you know what's going on.
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Listen to the full 1 hour Between Friends episode Go Directly to this Patreon Episode "She Left a 20 Year Marriage and Married a Woman -Late Life Lesbians are a thing"  https://www.patreon.com/posts/she-left-20-year-148456339
 
Picture this: a random DM, a woman on TV who just hits different, and a feeling that won't stay tucked away. What starts as harmless curiosity quietly snowballs into late night conversations, uncomfortable questions, and a sense that life might be asking for a rewrite. Nothing explodes all at once, but everything starts to feel… off. It is personal, unexpected, and exactly the kind of Between Friends story that reminds you how one tiny moment can change the direction of your whole life.
 
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

A celebrity family feud blows up online and suddenly everyone has a take. Chalene Johnson breaks down what really happened when Brooklyn Beckham publicly accused David Beckham and Victoria Beckham of control, manipulation, and choosing brand over family. But this episode is not about gossip or picking sides. It digs into why this story feels so familiar to so many families, especially when adult children set boundaries and parents are caught off guard. At its core, this is about power, identity, and what happens when private family pain becomes public.
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🎯 What You Will Learn:
Why the Beckham family drama feels personal for Gen X parents and Gen Z adult children
How social media turns private family conflict into public warfare
Why validating feelings matters more than debating facts
Why financial help does not equal control with adult kids
How boundaries and identity clashes fuel modern family rifts
What parents can do if connection matters more than being right
 
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A viral Instagram account that looks almost too perfect sparks a much bigger conversation about how easily trust can be manipulated online. Chalene unpacks fake influencers, AI generated bodies, cloned voices, and deepfake doctors that appear completely real while quietly profiting from credibility. This is not a tech tutorial and it is not fear driven. It is an honest look at how fast AI is changing what we see online, who gets our attention, and who we believe is real. If you have ever shared a video only to find out later it was fake, this episode is going to hit close to home.
 
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🤓 What You Will Learn
How fake AI influencers gain huge followings and real brand deals
Easy to miss signs that videos or accounts are AI
Why older audiences are targeted and why it works
How voice cloning and deepfakes are being used to scam people
How AI ads are changing shopping and trust
Why long form content feels safer for the nervous system
Why online trust is more fragile than it looks
 
🤓 Links to Fake Influencers:
Baddie Betty - @badiebethany
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Dr John Valentine - @healthylifesage
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