The Chalene Show | Diet, Fitness & Life Balance

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
https://www.instagram.com/badiebethany?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==
Dr John Valentine - @healthylifesage
https://www.instagram.com/healthylifesage?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==
 
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Charlie Javice was the startup world's new golden girl until a single email exposed everything. What began as a story about ambition, innovation, and a $175 million payday unraveled into one of the most unbelievable legal showdowns in tech. This isn't just about fraud it's about pretty privilege, hype, identity, and what happens when a Fortune 500 company gets lazy when the smart, pretty, believable, equity-driven Gen Z girl walks in the room. JP Morgan could have avoided a multi-million dollar error had they sent just one email.
 
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Tech updates, new systems, and all those "this is supposed to make your life easier" moments start to feel like too much and lead into a much bigger conversation. From outsourcing tech overwhelm to watching parents wrestle with apps and platforms that feel anything but intuitive, this discussion connects everyday frustration to deeper shifts around AI, social media, and trust. Chalene breaks down why long-form content feels calmer, why endless scrolling leaves the brain fried, and why younger generations are already pushing back by unplugging. It's not anti-technology or fear-driven, but it is a grounded reality check on why more innovation doesn't automatically equal more peace.
 
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🤓 What You Will Learn
Why tech updates exhaust the brain instead of helping
How AI and social media quietly shape attention and trust
Why long form content feels calmer and less chaotic
How different generations are reacting to tech overload
Why digital safeguards matter more than ever
How to use AI without letting it replace real judgment
 
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Listen to the full 40 min VAULT episode Go Directly to this Patreon Episode "Bret Is Bringing "Fck Them" Energy in 2026"  https://www.patreon.com/posts/bret-is-bringing-146883822
 
Picture this: a handful of rude comments, and a line that finally gets crossed. What starts as harmless online noise turns into strangers criticizing how Bret is showing up for his dad, and that's when everything shifts. The gloves come off, the patience is gone, and Bret makes it very clear what kind of energy he's bringing into 2026. It's raw, protective, and exactly the kind of unfiltered Vault moment that reminds you why some lines should never be crossed.
 
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

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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