The Chalene Show | Diet, Fitness & Life Balance

What nobody tells you about facelifts, the real talk on natural results, real costs, and what actually matters.
My plastic surgeon looked at my facelift consultation list and said no to half of it. Honestly? That's when I knew he was the right one.

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Dr. Miguel Mascaro is a double board-certified facial plastic surgeon specializing in deep plane facelifts and natural results for women over 40. He only takes patients by referral. His wait list is two to three years out. And in this conversation, he was more honest with me than any surgeon I've ever talked to.
We get into everything. Why good facelift results go completely unnoticed. Why waiting too long is actually one of the biggest mistakes you can make. What's really going on when someone comes out of facial plastic surgery looking nothing like themselves? And why doing every procedure on your list at once almost always backfires.
I also tell you exactly what I had done, what Dr. Mascaro told me I didn't need, how I treated my facelift recovery like a full-time job, and yes, I tell you exactly what I paid for my extended deep plane facelift. Down to the penny. But you're gonna have to watch till the end for that one.
I am just your bossy big sister who really doesn't want you to mess up your face.
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Dr. Mascaro on Instagram: @drmascaro  - https://www.instagram.com/drmascaro/?hl=en
Dr. Mascaro's website: miguelmascaromd.com
The Beauty Broker - https://www.thebeautybrokers.com/
Compression garment study - https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37753333/
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💥Related Episodes:
My Deep Plane Facelift Regrets and Honest Results
Watch: https://youtu.be/ZYC7na1QPhQ?si=S9qQD9dSH2c-YInH
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Why I Got A Facelift (And Why I'm Not Sorry!)
Watch: https://youtu.be/L5pq_S37wOI?si=sOTd3aODMoNksY1l
 
Jowls, Neck Lines & Sagging Skin GONE in 5 Minutes (No Surgery!)
Watch: https://youtu.be/5FIGMbTbRDM?si=gXXXDQdoPEQM2DVQ
 
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Three new GLP-1 studies, why every food is suddenly "high protein," the Bethenny Frankel shoe drama blowing up Instagram, and why I'm on a ketamine table as you listen.
Three new studies just shifted the GLP-1 conversation, and not in the direction women have been hearing about. Chalene digs into what's actually happening to muscle and bone density, why the rebound after coming off matters more than anyone's talking about, and the three questions every woman on Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro, or Zepbound should bring to her next doctor's appointment.
She also gets into why every grocery aisle suddenly screams "high protein," and why this whole moment is starting to feel suspiciously like the Snackwell cookie era. There's a simple protein target that works without tracking macros, and Chalene walks through how she's using it.
Then she breaks down the Bethenny Frankel shoe drama that took over Instagram this week. What the shoe brand founder got wrong, what Bethenny got wrong, and the rules of brand partnerships that almost nobody outside the influencer world understands.
Finally, a personal update. As you're listening to this, Chalene is on the table for another medically supervised ketamine treatment with Dr. Andrew Levinson. She shares why she went back for a third session, what the last journey taught her about control, and who this kind of work is really for.
 
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🤓 Studies:
March 2026 — Weight loss with GLP-1 medicines does not result in a disproportionate loss of muscle mass or function in obese mice and humans
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41850248/
 
March 2026 — Studies explore: GLP-1 receptor agonist use and its impact on long-term musculoskeletal health
https://aaos-annualmeeting-presskit.org/2026/research-news/studies-explore-glp-1-receptor-agonist-use-and-its-impact-on-long-term-musculoskeletal-health/
 
May 2026 — Muscle atrophy associated with glucagon-like Peptide-1 receptor agonists: A population-based observational study
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0261561426000476
 
April 2026 — GLP-1 therapies and hair loss: A systematic review of current evidence and implications for counseling
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41998799/
 
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Listen to the full 49 minute Between Friends episode. Go Directly to this Patreon Episode "Disney Cruise Controversy, Housewives Divorces, and Why AI Is Freaking Me Out" https://www.patreon.com/posts/disney-cruise-ai-157784116
Picture this: what starts as a conversation about a Disney cruise ship scandal suddenly turns into a much bigger discussion about reality TV marriages, power shifts, fame, and what actually changes relationships behind closed doors. It's messy, unfiltered, and the kind of conversation that spirals in the best way possible.
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

Chalene + her son Brock on the AI avatar takeover, why midlife creators are most at risk, and the one thing AI can never copy.

This week's episode is a little different because Chalene is actually the guest. Brock Johnson invited his mom back onto Build Your Tribe for a conversation that honestly feels very relevant right now. Everyone is rushing to use AI for content, branding, writing, thumbnails, videos, and automation… but what if it's actually making creators more forgettable?
Chalene and Brock break down the growing "trust recession" happening online, why audiences are becoming more skeptical of polished content, and how AI may already be hurting authenticity more than creators realize. They also talk about why younger generations instantly recognize AI generated content, how fake influencers are already getting brand deals, and the surprising reason imperfect content is starting to outperform polished content on YouTube and Instagram.
This conversation gets into the future of personal branding, content creation, and what creators over 40 need to understand before AI completely changes the online landscape. If you've been wondering how to use AI without losing trust, connection, or credibility, this episode is a must listen.
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YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@BuildYourTribePodcast/videos
Audio Podcast - http://Chalene.com/BYTpodcast
 
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Okay… this episode goes everywhere.
It starts with a fitness hot take that might make people mad: if women over 40 only have time to lift three days a week… should we just focus on legs? That turns into a whole conversation about muscle, metabolism, longevity, and what actually matters versus what the fitness industry keeps telling us we "should" be doing.
Then Bret and I get into the Dorit and PK divorce mess, the Sports Illustrated influencer debate, why influencers honestly work harder than celebrities, and the Kim Kardashian story that has the internet fighting. We also became fully obsessed with a MrBeast grocery store challenge that somehow turned into a conversation about psychology, marketing, and why YouTubers understand human behavior better than TV executives.
But the part that really hit me was the AI conversation. If you've been feeling weirdly behind lately, overwhelmed by Slack, Asana, Claude, notifications, nonstop messages, and trying to keep up with how fast everything is moving… you are definitely not alone. We got very real about AI burnout, entrepreneur overload, and why all these tools that are supposed to save time somehow make life feel even more chaotic.
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💥 What Chalene Talks About:
Chalene's hot take on strength training after 40
Why lower body strength matters more than people think
The Dorit and PK divorce mess
Why celebrity text leaks feel strategic now
Influencers vs celebrities and who actually works harder
Why Sports Illustrated is changing
The Kim Kardashian lawsuit people are debating
The MrBeast episode everyone's talking about
Why AI suddenly feels overwhelming
CEO burnout, context switching, and nonstop notifications
How AI is speeding everything up
Why productivity tools still leave people feeling behind
 
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Mr. Beast Episode on YouTube:
Last To Leave Grocery Store, Wins $250,000 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zRtGL0-5rg4
 
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