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Chalene Johnson breaks down the Instagram AI feature that had the internet in a panic last week, why deepfake scammers are now stealing real videos and subtly altering someone's voice and appearance to make fake endorsements look real, and what to watch for so you don't get fooled. She also shares a new survey showing that a large percentage of perimenopausal and menopausal women have no idea what stage of reproduction they're in, and explains why she's been getting stronger and leaner using a hormone marker called sex hormone binding globulin, or SHBG, something most doctors won't test unless you specifically request it. She recommends Midi Health for anyone who wants a full hormone panel done right. Chalene gives a quick update on the Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni legal saga, including the ongoing dispute over $8 million in legal fees, then moves into the difference between Botox, Juvederm, and Sculptra, her own experience with Sculptra after her facelift, and a new lawsuit against Juvederm maker AbbVie. She closes with a passionate defense of Madonna following her World Cup halftime performance, walking through Madonna's decades of reinvention, her physical training history, and why Chalene believes the ageism criticism aimed at her is completely out of line. Topics discussed: Instagram, AI deepfakes, perimenopause, menopause, sex hormone binding globulin, Midi Health, Blake Lively, Justin Baldoni, AB 933, Botox, Juvederm, AbbVie, Sculptra, Beauty Broker, Madonna, World Cup Go Beyond The Podcast Join Chalene on her private podcast

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager break down the Trailer for Season 42: Cutthroat, break down all the news we got from the press release, discuss every single Cast-Member and ANSWER YOUR QUESTIONS from ChallengeManiacs.com!This is a FREE PREVIEW of a much longer Bonus Podcast you can can listen to Ad-Free AND watch in gorgeous mult-cam video. This was recorded Live In Studio and Produced by Skutch Media. It is Exclusive to Maniac-Level Patrons and above but trust us, we make the $15 a month worth your while. Right before the season is the PERFECT TIME to join the Pod Squad! WATCH THIS FULL EPISODE HERE: https://www.patreon.com/ChallengeMania/posts/video-mega-bonus-164451472?pr=trueLISTEN TO THE FULL EPISODE HERE: https://www.patreon.com/ChallengeMania/posts/audio-mega-bonus-164451605?pr=trueWATCH THE S42 TRAILER HERE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ML6CiAcsDr8www.ChallengeMania.Live for TIX TO LIVE SHOWS!www.ChallengeManiacs.com to JOIN THE POD SQUAD!www.ChallengeMania.Shop FOR SWAG AND MERCH! 

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Sydney Segal.SYDNEY SEGAL makes her Challenge Mania debut to talk about Vets and New Threats, why her Survivor season sucked and her decision to return to The Challenge after claiming she was one and done! This was a really fun interview and one we are proud to drop here in the feed ON HER BIRTHDAY! Happy Birthday, Sydney! If you join the Pod Squad however you get all of our interviews EARLY...AD-FREE...and IN VIDEO!WATCH THIS INTERVIEW HERE: https://www.patreon.com/ChallengeMania/posts/video-sydney-on-163802552?pr=truewww.ChallengeManiacs.comwww.ChallengeMania.Livewww.ChallengeMania.Shop

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by CT, Mark, Cedric, Kendal and Kelley Wentworth Live On Stage at Emerald City Comedy Club on Sunday, June 28th!This was a really fun show and you're about to hear all of it! Prefer Video?WATCH THE WHOLE SHOW HERE: https://www.patreon.com/ChallengeMania/posts/video-full-live-164040600Join the Pod Squad at www.ChallengeManiacs.com and get Full Video of all of our Interviews, Podcasta and Live Shows. Get everything early and Ad-Free and never miss out on tickets with Exclusive Pre-Sales!TICKETS to future shows in Minneapolis, Detroit, Phoenix, New Orleans and Nashville available at www.ChallengeMania.Livewww.ChallengeMania.Shop for Swag!

Chalene Johnson breaks down retatrutide, the peptide everyone is calling a GLP-3 and an Ozempic killer, cutting through the hype to get to what the science actually says. Eli Lilly's own clinical trials show weight loss results that beat anything semaglutide or tirzepatide has produced, but retatrutide is not FDA approved and is not legally available at any US pharmacy, which means almost nobody buying it online is actually getting the real thing. Chalene explains what retatrutide actually is (a triple agonist that adds glucagon receptor activity to the GLP-1 and GIP receptors already targeted by Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro, and Zepbound), walks through what the phase three trial data really shows versus how it is being exaggerated online, and shares why an independent lab test of vials sold through TikTok, med spas, and Reddit found most contained only 7 to 14 percent of anything resembling the real molecule. She also unpacks the muscle preservation claims that are not backed by human data, the anhedonia and placebo effect reports circulating online, why bariatric surgery comparisons need context, and how to find a reputable source like Midi Health for anyone considering a GLP-1 through legitimate medical channels. Topics discussed: retatrutide, Ozempic, semaglutide, Wegovy, tirzepatide, Mounjaro, Zepbound, GLP-1, GLP-3, Eli Lilly, bariatric surgery, Midi Health, anhedonia, muscle wasting, peptides, BPC 157 Go Beyond The Podcast Join Chalene on her private podcast

Welcome to episode 310 of the Women's Running podcast. I'm your host Esther Newman and she's your other host Holly Taylor. On this podcast we talk about health, politics, stuff on TV and what we ate last night. Occasionally, we talk about running.The ballot!It's one of those weeks where we think there's not a lot to talk about, and then it turns out there is! For a start, we've gone and won ourselves an award – and one that's, shockingly, in recognition of our services to sports podcasting! Ha! My, how we laughed. But we have a proper trophy and everything. And then we're on to the mega debate of the London Marathon double – the ballot was last week, and I reckon approximately 2 of you got in. So well done you two! But before we get there, let's discuss the logistics, the costs and the impact of running two major marathons back to back. We finish, as you might expect, on the very serious topic of reptile migratory patterns.The mag!If you're fond of this pod, you are going to LOVE Women's Running Magazine, and right now if you subscribe, you'll make a hefty saving AND you'll get a free gift of 3 Freyja resistance bands to help you get hench this summer. Go to womensrunning.co.uk/podsquad to treat yourself this July. That's womensrunning.co.uk/podsquad.Early access!Also, sorry, one last thing – please please please come and join us over on Patreon because it's brilliant there – you get ad-free listening AND early access to some of our pods. You can also pop over to our Discord forum and meet all the lovely women that are already there sharing stories and supporting each other. Come and join the gang at patreon.com/womensrunning from just £2 a month.LinksSubscribe to Women's Running for lovely cheapness and free Freyja Resistance Bands: womensrunning.co.uk/podsquadDo join us on Patreon so you can come and chat in our new Pod Squad community on Discord! Go to patreon.co.uk/womensrunningSetting up your own podcast? Try Zencastr – we've been using it for ages and LOVE ITEmail us at wrpodcast@anthem.co.uk with any questions or running stories Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to the third episode of the Strength Project, a limited series from the makers of The Women's Running Podcast.I'm Esther, and she's Holly, and we are here to help! We all know that we should be strength training these days, but it's so confusing figuring out where to start. So we've put together a series designed to cut through the jargon, answer your questions AND get you fitter and stronger as a result.The two of us will be here every week on a Tuesday, assisted by the gorgeous Kate, our resident PT and strength coach who can answer all the questions we can't. If you have any more questions, or you'd just like to drop us a line, we would love to hear from you at wrpodcast@anthem.co.ukMuscle acheIn our third episode, we're talking about why our muscles ache the day after a gym session, and what we need to do about it. We speak to Kate at the end of the episode about how long we should be exercising for, and how quickly we can expect to see results. The homework exercise focuses on our core. We talk through the correct form for a plank, with lots of different variations, as always starting with a very accessible move. This week, let's try doing 3 sets of 30 seconds. And that's it!For more strength training content, go to womensrunning.co.uk, for simple workout videos, search for Women's Running youtube, AND if you're interested in all-round fitness, go to womensrunning.co.uk/podsquad to find out all about our brilliant magazine.LinksGet an exclusive saving on our magazine subcription with womensrunning.co.uk/podsquad Setting up your own podcast? Try Zencastr – we've been using it for ages and LOVE ITDo join us on Patreon so you can come and chat in our new Pod Squad community on Discord! Go to patreon.co.uk/womensrunningEmail us at wrpodcast@anthem.co.uk with any questions Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What happens when life suddenly gets quieter? Glennon, Abby, and Amanda check in on the big transitions happening in their own lives—from the emotions of becoming empty nesters to the unexpected opportunities that come with a brand new season. Plus, they're answering Pod Squad questions you won't want to miss—including one unforgettable call from Sexy Sue that sparks a hilarious and thoughtful conversation about dating, relationships, and when (and if) we need to DTR.  We talk about what it means to let go of old roles, embrace uncertainty, and ask the question many of us are facing: Who do I get to become next? - The grief—and unexpected freedom—of becoming an empty nester. - Why midlife can be the perfect time to reinvent yourself, your friendships, and your relationships. - Abby's advice for navigating competition in a blended family without losing sight of what matters most. - A challenge to stop obeying unfair rules in advance—and the power of everyday acts of resistance. Follow We Can Do Hard Things on:  Instagram — ⁠https://www.instagram.com/wecandohardthings⁠

Chalene has a Travis Kelce wedding update, a personal Travis Kelce story she's mildly embarrassed about, and a correction from Wednesday's episode before getting into a lot. The Siders case in Ohio just got a lot more complicated. Gary Sr. collapsed on his way to court, got released on a recognizance bond, and his attorneys filed two major legal motions on the same day. Chalene walks through what that could mean and why people are raising eyebrows at the timing. Then there's the Turpin family, another case of children isolated for years inside what looked, from the outside, like a completely normal home. Chalene talks about why that one is actually the scarier story, and what it says about how these things stay hidden for so long. Two singers are in the news this week. Adele is stepping away from performing, and she has a reason that is hard to argue with. And Ariana Grande has postponed tour dates, and Chalene does not think it is for the reason everyone assumes. Then there is a harder conversation about the platforms giving massive audiences to people who are clearly in crisis, what responsibility looks like there, and what Chalene knows from her own experience about how long it can take to even recognize there is a problem. She is recording from Cannes, France, and yes, you will hear the mopeds. Go Beyond The Podcast Join Chalene on her private podcast

Welcome to episode 309 of the Women's Running podcast. I'm your host Esther Newman and she's your other host Holly Taylor. On this podcast we talk about health, politics, stuff on TV and what we ate last night. Occasionally, we talk about running.My first ultra!I have returned from the SheRaces trail ultra at the weekend, and I have to first of all acknowledge that I am alive to tell the tale. Brace yourself for a mega race report right here, along with all the lessons I've learnt along the way.Love Trails!Meanwhile Holly has been having a whale of a time at the Love Trails festival. She's been running, and dancing, and discovering the joy of trails! I think this might be the start of her trail era, so watch this space.The mag!If you're fond of this pod, you are going to LOVE Women's Running Magazine, and right now if you subscribe, you'll make a hefty saving AND you'll get a free gift of 3 Freyja resistance bands to help you get hench this summer. Go to womensrunning.co.uk/podsquad to treat yourself this July. That's womensrunning.co.uk/podsquad. Patreon!Also, sorry, one last thing – please please please come and join us over on Patreon because we're going to have a live Zoom on Monday evening, which is free to come along to once you're a patron. You can also pop over to our Discord forum and meet all the lovely women that are already there sharing stories and supporting each other. Come and join the gang at patreon.com/womensrunning from just £2 a month.LinksFind out more about the SheRaces trail events – tickets should be available in the next week or so, we'll put a live link up when they areThe SheRaces trail ultra I ran was beautifully organised by Pheonix Running, which has lots of races to enter, from 5K to ultraGo and get yourself checked at The Mole Clinic – thoroughly recommend it!Sign up to the Love Trails waitlistSetting up your own podcast? Try Zencastr – we've been using it for ages and LOVE ITDo join us on Patreon so you can come and chat in our new Pod Squad community on Discord! Go to patreon.co.uk/womensrunningEmail us at wrpodcast@anthem.co.uk with any questions or running stories Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Ashley Mitchell.Let's look back on the second time Ashley joined us on the podcast back when she still loved us. This one, like her debut...is a really fun one. Enjoy! Reminder any plugs, promos, ads, shows etc are out-dated. This is from 2018 as well.Another fun look / listen at one of the 500+ episodes in the CHALLENGE MANIA VAULT at www.ChallengeManiaPodcast.com that you can hear any time.If you discovered us recently, go back and search your favorite cast members name + Challenge Mania. As long as their name doesn't rhyme with oral, we have probably had them!www.ChallengeMania.Live for Tix! www.ChallengeManiacs.com to Join the Pod Squad! www.ChallengeMania.Shop For Swag! 

Welcome to the second episode of the Strength Project, a limited series from the makers of The Women's Running Podcast.I'm Esther, and she's Holly, and we are here to help! We all know that we should be strength training these days, but it's so confusing figuring out where to start. So we've put together a series designed to cut through the jargon, answer your questions AND get you fitter and stronger as a result.The two of us will be here every week on a Tuesday, assisted by the gorgeous Kate, our resident PT and strength coach who can answer all the questions we can't. If you have any more questions, or you'd just like to drop us a line, we would love to hear from you at wrpodcast@anthem.co.ukIn our second episode, we're talking about WHERE to strength train, and which is best – home workouts, the scary gym, or a class. We speak to Kate at the end of the episode about how much weight we should be lifting, and how to check if our form is correct. The homework exercise for this week is the mighty squat. We talk through the correct form for this move, with lots of different variations, as always starting with a very accessible move. This week, let's try doing 3 sets of 10. And that's it!To help you get stronger this summer, we've got a brilliant deal on Women's Running magazine. If you go to womensrunning.co.uk/podsquad, you can pick up the next three issues for just £14.99, AND you'll get a super strong free gift too – a bundle of three Freyja Resistance bands worth £14.95. They're not only beautiful, but they'll help you get results too! Go to womensrunning.co.uk/podsquad to find out more.And to access all our simple workout videos, search for Women's Running youtube, and follow along with us.LinksGet an exclusive saving on our magazine subcription with womensrunning.co.uk/podsquad Setting up your own podcast? Try Zencastr – we've been using it for ages and LOVE ITDo join us on Patreon so you can come and chat in our new Pod Squad community on Discord! Go to patreon.co.uk/womensrunningEmail us at wrpodcast@anthem.co.uk with any questions Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Pod Squad:  Please note, this episode was recorded before the trump red card scandal. We were younger, then - and filled with hope.  Today, it's a Welcome to the Party and We Can Do Hard Things World Cup crossover!  If anyone can help the Pod Squad understand why the World Cup has completely taken over the world, it's these two legends. Abby and Julie Foudy—World Cup champions, teammates, and two of the greatest soccer minds in the game—break down everything you need to know, from red cards and flopping to knockout rounds, unforgettable stories, and why this tournament has the power to bring people together. Whether you're a lifelong fan or just World Cup-curious, this is your starter pack for the beautiful game. - Why the World Cup is the biggest sporting event on Earth—and why it means so much to so many people - The soccer rules everyone pretends to understand (offside, cards, flopping, and more) - How the US men's success directly benefits the US women's national team - Plus: Abby and Julie put Glennon and Amanda to the test with "Is It Queer or Is It FIFA?"  Follow Welcome to the Party at: YouTube: youtube.com/@WelcomeToThePartyShow Substack:welcometothepartyshow.substack.com Merch:welcometotheparty.voila.store Instagram:@welcometothepartyshow Follow We Can Do Hard Things on:  Instagram —⁠https://www.instagram.com/wecandohardthings⁠

What does it actually look like when an independent agent builds a fully staffed, four-day-workweek agency that outpaces the captives? Jason Cass sits down with Michael Cruz, COO of Virtual Intelligence and ERIE agent based in Maryland outside Washington DC, to unpack how virtual employees, smart staffing, and operational flexibility are reshaping what an independent agency can be. Key Topics: Michael's agency: started from scratch in 2015 through ERIE's Scratch Agency program, now running 7 virtual employees How VEs handle calls, quoting, changes, and admin so licensed staff stay in licensed work Using VEs as claims liaisons to reduce dropped balls and improve the client experience Why missing a claims call sends clients straight to the carrier and costs you the relationship Why overseas talent often brings higher qualifications than entry-level domestic hires How Virtual Intelligence screens for C1/C2 English proficiency and why it matters Michael's 32-hour, four-day workweek: what drove it, how it forced cross-training, and why it stuck Why independents can compete on culture and flexibility where captives and big brokers cannot Thinking long-term in a turbulent industry and why insurance still checks all the right boxes Reach out to: Michael Cruz Jason Cass Visit Website: Virtual Intelligence Agency Intelligence Produced by PodSquad.fm

Sixteen children. One room. Twelve feet by twelve feet. The Ohio attorney general stood at a podium this week and said out loud that if investigators had waited one more day, some of them might not have made it. Chalene is breaking this one down carefully, because there's a part of this story that almost nobody is talking about, and it changes everything. Then there's a story that's going to make you think twice before booking any cosmetic procedure. Three patients. One doctor. All within a few months of each other. That doctor is still practicing today, and there's a reason that's completely legal. This one is important. Share it with someone you love. And because the world never stops delivering, two influencers broke into the Empire State Building on Monday night, climbed to the top of the antenna at 1,450 feet, got engaged, and were in handcuffs by morning. Their one comment to reporters outside court is genuinely unbelievable. Go Beyond The Podcast Join Chalene on her private podcast 

In this episode of Front Cover: A Rough Notes Podcast on the Agency Intelligence Podcast Network, Jason Cass sits down with Angela Trimble & Janet Payne, Co-owners of TrustPoint Insurance the agency featured on the July 2026 front cover of Rough Notes Magazine.  Key Topics: How Angela and Janet went from college roommates to agency co-owners 17 years later Agency overview: three locations, 22 staff, and lines spanning commercial, farm, ag, crop, life, Medicare, and real estate Writing municipalities, school districts, and rural water districts as a niche commercial specialty How complementary strengths, Angela in HR and innovation, Janet in analytics and coverage expertise, make their partnership work Janet's background in grain elevators and farm insurance and what it takes to earn farmer trust Why technology is non-negotiable: VoIP, AI, bots, virtual employees, and mobile apps all in play Using custom-built bots to automate tasks that don't require a licensed agent A decade-plus of virtual employee experience and why agentic bots are the future agency workforce Why structured intake forms are the foundation for AI-ready agency operations How digital documentation and intake forms have improved claims handling and efficiency Walk-in clients vs. mobile app clients and which ones are more loyal Carrier frustrations: the challenge of losing direct underwriter access in an email-first Reach out to: Angela Trimble Janet Payne Jason Cass Visit Website: TrustPoint Insurance Rough Notes Magazine Produced by PodSquad.fm

Nobody warned women that their vaginal health could affect everything from their immune system to their marriage. Dr. Anna Cabeca, triple board certified OBGYN and bestselling author known as The Girlfriend Doctor, sits down with Chalene Johnson to talk about the menopausal symptoms women are quietly suffering through and the simple, affordable solutions most doctors aren't mentioning. What's actually happening to the body after 40, why desire disappears before women even understand why, and the three letter term every woman needs to bring to her next doctor's appointment. Dr. Anna also breaks down what women who've had hysterectomies aren't being told about progesterone, the over the counter DHEA cream that runs about a dollar a day, and why a call to your local compounding pharmacist might be the most underrated first step nobody is talking about. Join Chalene on her private podcast

75% and 75. That's what I want you to focus on. This is the recipe for a 7-Figure Book of Business. In this podcast episode host Charles Specht will talk about the 75% activity level you need for prospecting as well as creating a list of no less than 75 referral partners. Imagine what your agency or Book of Business would look like if you had 75 COI's referring accounts to you non-stop! Key Topics: Spending 75% of golden hours on active prospecting, not service work Separating prospecting from admin tasks like apps and CRM updates Producers who don't prospect are just account managers Building a dedicated COI prospect list alongside your primary prospect list Why veteran producers get inbound referrals - and how to replicate it intentionally Targeting non-insurance vendors in your niche as COI relationships Reaching out to COIs with a no-sell, mutual referral pitch The 75/75 framework - 75% prospecting time, 75 COIs as your target Agency owners multiplying COI impact by coordinating vendor networks across producers Charles's fractional Chief Sales Officer offer at $500-$1,000 per month Reach out to  Charles Specht Visit: Permission Network Chief Sales Officer Permission Producer School Produced by PodSquad.fm

Everyone is talking about Netflix's Maternal Instinct, but the question Chalene couldn't stop thinking about wasn't the murder. It was how someone becomes so invested in a fantasy that reality itself becomes the enemy. The Taylor Parker case is one of the most disturbing true crime stories in recent memory, but the crime is only part of the story. Long before Reagan Hancock was murdered, there were reports of fake pregnancies, fabricated medical records, invented family drama, fake inheritances, suspicious financial claims, and years of deception that left friends, family, and investigators questioning what was real. In this episode, Chalene breaks down the Taylor Parker and Reagan Hancock case from the beginning, including details, testimony, timelines, and evidence that received little attention in Netflix's Maternal Instinct. You'll hear about the fake pregnancy, the relationship with Wade Griffin, the financial schemes, the Pecan Point property deal, the growing suspicions from family members, and the events that ultimately led to Taylor Parker's conviction for capital murder. But the question at the center of this story isn't simply what happened. It's how a person can create an entirely different reality, convince others to believe it, and continue protecting that fantasy even as everything around them begins to collapse. And that may be the most unsettling part of this case. Topics discussed: Taylor Parker, Reagan Hancock, Maternal Instinct, Netflix documentary, fake pregnancy case, Wade Griffin, Braxlin Hancock, true crime, criminal psychology, pathological lying, deception, capital murder trial, forensic psychology. Watch Motherly Instinct on Netflix   Need a clinician who is trained in women's health and accepts insurance? Book your virtual visit today with MIDI Health!

Chalene Johnson recorded this one on the road, starting in New York and wrapping up in Paros, Greece, and it might be one of the most information-packed episodes she's done all year. There's a comparison being made right now that Chalene can't stop thinking about. Two women, both 32, both at the height of their careers. One of them died. The parallels today are ones she felt compelled to address out loud, even without easy answers. Then a study just dropped from Northwestern Medicine that reframes the entire perimenopause and brain fog conversation, and it has nothing to do with hot flashes. If you've ever walked into a room and forgotten why you're there, this research explains something your doctor probably never mentioned. Plus, brand new data from Fitbits and Apple Health devices reveals what's actually happening to people on GLP-1 medications that nobody is talking about yet. And a Stanford study just identified a compound that could change the muscle loss conversation entirely. Chalene also gives you a heads up on a deeply disturbing documentary trending on Netflix right now and why she wants you to watch it before Friday.

What's really behind the growing wave of producers walking out the door? Jason Cass sits down with Athena Page, Head of Sales at Virtual Intelligence, to unpack the real reasons good producers leave agencies and what owners can do to stop the cycle before it starts. Key Topics: Why producers leave: overwhelm, admin burnout, and doing multiple jobs at once Career path and culture rank above money as reasons employees stay Over 60% of a producer's day lost to non-licensed tasks No CSR backup forcing producers into service work with no time to sell Why producers walk when they can't own their book of business Jason's story of leaving an agency that offered no path to ownership The five things owners want from licensed staff and why service work blocks them The call no producer wants to take and how virtual employees change that Two similar $2M agencies, opposite outcomes, and the role of work routing The math of retaining a producer versus replacing one Reach out to: Athena Page Jason Cass Visit Website: Virtual Intelligence Agency Intelligence Produced by PodSquad.fm

Semaglutide. Tirzepatide. Retatrutide. The peptide conversation has taken over every gym, group chat, and social media feed. But the part about muscle loss, osteopenia, and what the gray market is actually selling you? That part is getting buried. Chalene Johnson sits down with Adam Schafer, co-host of Mind Pump, one of the top fitness podcasts in the world with nearly half a billion downloads. Adam spent three and a half years running real test groups on GLP-1s including Ozempic and Wegovy. What he found changed his perspective entirely and he is not holding back. This conversation covers what is actually driving muscle and bone density loss in women over 40 and 50, why the scale and the mirror are lying about body composition, and what most women are getting wrong about building real strength in midlife. Plus the truth about the gray market and what those peptides may actually contain. This is the conversation the fitness industry is not having and it is one every woman over 40 needs to hear.

It's 3:14 AM. Eyes wide open. Heart already racing. And the spiral begins. If that sounds familiar, this episode is going to feel like someone finally said out loud what so many women have been quietly carrying alone. Chalene Johnson breaks down the seven overlapping forces that are quietly dismantling the mental health of midlife women right now. And no, it is not just hormones. It is not a character flaw. It is not a lack of discipline or a better morning routine. It is a load that would break the most resilient nervous system on the planet. From the brain chemistry chaos of perimenopause to the burnout of the sandwich generation, AI job anxiety to social media decision fatigue, Chalene connects the dots on why so many women over 40 are struggling with sleep, mental health, and a sense of identity they cannot quite name. She pulls from brand new 2025 and 2026 research and gets brutally honest about the story women have been sold that no longer holds up. Your nervous system is not broken. You are just carrying too much. If someone came to mind while listening, send this episode to her. She needs it. Are you in the sandwich generation right now, caring for both kids and aging parents?  

The agencies that figure out Gen Z first will have a serious edge. As part of the Virtual Intelligence series, Jason Cass sits down with Juan Rueda, Managing Director at Virtual Intelligence, to break down what it actually takes to lead, train, and retain a Gen Z workforce. Key Topics: Why Gen Z's tech fluency and questioning mindset are underused agency assets How Juan built a virtual employee training program without being a licensed agent Agency Training Institute: training people to get licensed and do the job Why Gen Z thrives with ownership, fast feedback, and clear standards Owning an outcome vs. completing a checklist and why it matters Why job hopping usually reflects a broken system, not a broken generation Structured training programs as the key to retaining young hires How rising costs and eroded company loyalty reshaped Gen Z's work expectations Five reasons insurance is an ideal career for young people Juan's closing challenge: stop assuming Gen Z is the problem Reach out to: Juan Rueda Jason Cass Visit Website: Virtual Intelligence Agency Intelligence Produced by PodSquad.fm

Chalene Johnson is fired up, and she is not holding back. Three topics, all of them wild, and she has opinions on every single one. First, the peptide black market is way bigger and way scarier than most people realize. What is actually in those vials, who is selling them, and how this underground economy exploded into a $100 million operation will make your jaw drop. Then the Michael Jackson: The Verdict documentary just dropped on Netflix, and Chalene has thoughts. Can you love an artist and despise what you believe he did? The answer is more complicated than you think. And the Alec Murdaugh double murder conviction just got overturned. Not because of new evidence. The reason why is going to make you question everything about how our court system actually works.

Fitness copyright just got dismantled, deepfake porn just got a law, and Rosie O'Donnell just got honest. Something happened in a federal courtroom that every fitness creator, every entrepreneur, every woman who's ever built something from scratch needs to hear about. It involves Tracy Anderson, a $110 million fitness empire, and a ruling that just told her anyone can copy 30 years of her work. And that's just where Chalene Johnson gets started in this episode. By the end, you'll know why a suburban pharmacist became the face of the biggest deepfake porn crisis in history, what Paris Hilton's new TikTok documentary is exposing, and why the Take It Down Act might matter to you personally, even if you have 200 followers and a private account. There's also a Rosie O'Donnell facelift confession nobody saw coming, a very honest conversation about women and bodies and who we go after when we're triggered, and a personal announcement from Chalene about where this show is headed next. This is a great episode to share!  

What happens when the person building your phone technology has actually spent time on your side of the desk? Jason sits down with Veronika Perkowski, Senior Manager of Corporate Strategy at LightSpeed Voice, to dig into how voice technology is evolving, what Nova Pro brings to agency workflows, and why today's AI voice agents may be doing more harm than good. Key Topics: Veronika's path from media strategy and an AI startup to LightSpeed Voice How LightSpeed Voice builds products by staying close to agents How LightSpeed Voice's in-house infrastructure translates to faster fixes and fewer outages LightSpeed Solutions: the MSP and cybersecurity arm rooted in LightSpeed Voice's origins Nova Pro: more agency control over workflows, data capture, and team measurement Call Queries: up to 20 preset fields that auto-extract from every call transcript Jason's real-world AI voice agent test during the ERIE cyber attack and why it backfired Why outbound AI voice is riskier and voice delineation is still too costly for most agencies Veronika's take: AI dominates calls short-term, but human interaction becomes novel again long-term Why agencies should restructure around four workflow stages instead of relying on AI receptionists Reach out to: Veronika Perkowski, Jason Cass Visit Website: LightSpeed Voice LightSpeed Solutions Agency Intelligence Produced by PodSquad.fm

It's not about you. Literally, prospecting is not about you. Prospecting is about your prospect, not you. So ..... STOP TALKING ABOUT YOURSELF AND YOUR AGENCY AND YOUR PEOPLE AND YOUR HISTORY AND ... Do you understand? Your prospects don't care about you. They don't care about you --- yet! They will later, just not now. While prospecting, you're a stranger and people don't want to meet with strangers to learn about the stranger's agency or about other strangers who work at a stranger's agency. Get it? You see, you need to focus on your prospect. It's about them. It's about the Prospect. It's about their problems and their struggles and their worries and their costs and what keeps them up at night.  Prospecting is about winning your prospect's undivided attention (a.k.a. their "Permission"). In this episode, host Charles Specht explains how to prospect using "Permission Prospecting" so that your prospect agrees to meet with you and then will give you everything you want and need so that you can get what you want. It's all about permission! Visit our website at: www.permissionsales.com  Follow Charles Specht on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/charlesspecht  Key Topics: Prospecting is not about you, it's about solving your prospect's problems The permission-based approach to prospecting and why it changes everything Matching your outreach method to how your prospect actually wants to be reached Why one-trick-pony prospecting leaves commissions on the table Building at least three prospecting channels to maximize appointment-setting success The danger of agents who talk about themselves instead of buyer solutions How to identify your prospect's pain, amplify it, and position your solution Why most agency leaders train producers on coverage, not how to sell or get permission The five-part Permission Sales Framework and where to access it Charles's fractional CSO and one-on-one coaching services for producers and agencies Reach out to  Charles Specht Visit: Permission Network Produced by PodSquad.fm

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Aneesa & Katie Live & In Studio Together! We got such a great response to our FATAL FOUR-WAY w/ Tony and Devin that we haaaad to make it a thing! So our next installment features not just one but two Legendary Ladies that Derrick has known for 20+ years! ANEESA AND KATIE ARE WITH US! We bounce all over the place, cover a ton, careers, relationships, even sometimes breaking into separate convos. It really needs to be seen and heard to be believed! This is not one to miss! Early and Ad-Free and in Full Video for all Maniac-Level Patrons and above.WATCH WHOLE THING HERE: https://www.patreon.com/posts/video-our-next-w-159404024LISTEN TO IT AD-FREE HERE: https://www.patreon.com/posts/159402824?pr=trueThose are just some of the perks of joining the POD SQUAD! You also get First Access to Tickets Via Pre-Sales and MORE! PHOENIX On Sale June 5th!www.ChallengeMania.Live for Tix TO ALL SHOWS!www.ChallengeMania.Shop for Swag! 

In this episode of Front Cover: A Rough Notes Podcast on the Agency Intelligence Podcast Network, Jason Cass sits down with Bradley Flowers, Founder of Portal Insurance, the agency featured on the June 2026 front cover of Rough Notes Magazine.  Key Topics From selling cell phones and planning to teach to dropping out of college for insurance Taking a $15K salary to learn P&C: chasing opportunity over money How a Snapchat article led to Wall Street Journal recognition as the number one insurance agent on the platform Podcasting as a strategy to get close to people worth learning from How Bradley launched Portal in January 2019 after years inside the captive world Portal's M&A approach and why he's pausing in today's softening market The Under The Hood Workshop: paid in-person and online program built around how Portal operates Portal Pure: replacing generic welcome gifts with personalized, customer-specific ones The client concierge role and how it develops stronger producers before they sell Why hiring discipline starts with the courage to fire Reach out to: Bradley Flowers Jason Cass Visit Website: Portal Insurance Rough Notes Magazine Produced by PodSquad.fm

The protein fix for women over 40 that doesn't require tracking, measuring, or losing your mind. Most protein advice was literally designed to make you fail. And the studies it's based on? Done on young athletic men. Not you. What nobody tells you about protein in midlife, the real talk on why you're not absorbing it, how much you actually need, and the fix that doesn't require an app or a food scale. Chalene Johnson spent years obsessing over macros, scanning every package, and still feeling like she was failing every single day. At 57, she's leaner than she was when she was exercising four to five hours a day. She doesn't track. She doesn't restrict. And she finally understands why none of that old stuff was ever going to work. Here's what most protein advice leaves out. Once you're in perimenopause or menopause, your body stops producing the same digestive enzymes. It literally can't break down protein the way it used to. So even if you're hitting your numbers, you're probably not absorbing what you think you are. This is called anabolic resistance, and it changes everything. Why the protein studies everyone quotes were done on young athletic men, not you Why feeling bloated and gassy after eating protein is not a coincidence Why women in midlife actually need more protein than they did at 35, not less Why processed protein products are creating inflammation and working against you Chalene also shares her Smart Girl method for eyeballing protein without a label, app, or calculator, the digestive enzyme tip that was a total game changer, and the one habit every woman she knows who looks amazing at 50, 60, and 70 actually does.  

What happens when you stop building your life around your work and start building your work around your life? Jason sits down with Ryan Hanley for a wide-ranging conversation covering ITC Agents, the philosophy behind his upcoming book Easy Mode, and why autonomous AI agents may already be the biggest unlock independent agents aren't using. Key Topics: How Drake and Ryan grew ITC Agents into a premier event for independent agents Why ITC Agents and IndieTech offer an unbiased, association-free tech experience The Download Day and BrainShare format, and how IndieTech adapted it Ryan's AFib diagnosis and the life reset that followed Easy Mode: his upcoming book through a Simon & Schuster imprint The human-optimized business model behind Rogue Risk Finding employees' easy mode: the Sam the contractor case study Why LinkedIn's AI conversation is dangerously behind X The AI slop-shaming trend and why it's the wrong advice How an autonomous AI agent landed Ryan a book deal in roughly 30 minutes of actual work Reach out to: Ryan Hanley Jason Cass Visit Website: Agency Intelligence Produced by PodSquad.fm

Welcome to the 1st episode of the newly rebranded podcast: PERMISSION SALES In this episode, host Charles Specht talks all about "permission" and how you can obtain that permission from your prospects. Without permission the best you can hope for is 2nd Place. Permission is about giving the prospect what they want so that they'll give you what you want.  You want exclusive access, to become the incumbent agent, and for the prospect to choose you. And nothing says you have my permission like a signed Broker of Record Letter. Without permission it's extremely difficult to win in sales. That's why it's so important to define permission, know what it is, and know how to get it. Be sure to subscribe now to the Permission Sales Podcast. Key Topics: The rebrand from Millionaire Insurance Producer Podcast to the Permission Sales Podcast Seth Godin's "Tribes" and the philosophy of finding your people Defining permission: giving prospects what they want to get what you need A signed Broker of Record Letter as the clearest expression of permission Quoting without permission and why agents lose even when priced lower The Find Your 50 framework for targeting the right client count Working commission math backward to reach a $500K or million-dollar book Three to three-and-a-half years as the timeline to a full book Permission at every level, prospects, carriers, and underwriters all require it Thinking like your prospect, not a producer, to start gathering commission Reach out to  Charles Specht Visit us at: Permission Network Permission Sales Podcast on LinkedIn Permission University Courses & Curriculum Permission Producer School Chief Sales Officer Produced by PodSquad.fm

The honest conversation about midlife anxiety, perimenopause supplement scams, and why women over 40 can't stop adding things to their plate. I can't stop. I can't rest. And even when I do, I feel guilty about it. Sound familiar? I did my third ketamine therapy session last week and something shifted. I'm not gonna oversell it, but I noticed. And apparently so did hundreds of you who sent me DMs saying you feel the exact same way. We need to talk about this. We also need to talk about what's going on with women in midlife right now because the messages I've been getting from you are telling me this is not just a Chalene problem. The anxiety. The pressure. The guilt when you finally rest. That's an us problem. Plus there's a major investigation just published about how supplement companies are targeting women in perimenopause with products that have zero clinical evidence behind them. In at least one case it led to a misdiagnosis of cancer. I'm giving you the one question to ask before you buy anything in this space. Then we're getting into the Erika Jayne settlement because the media has this completely wrong and the $2 million number everyone keeps repeating is not the whole story. And at the very end, spoiler warning, my full breakdown of The Crash on Netflix and everything they conveniently left out.

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by CT, Cara Maria, Mark, Paulie & Emilee Live from City Winery in Boston. This Challenge Mania Live show was recorded on Friday, May 22nd, 2026.We had an epic weekend in Boston with CT, Cara, Mark, Emilee and Paulie! Before Saturday's Roast of Cara Maria, we kicked it all off with an awesome Challenge Mania Live Panel show Friday! This let us know the crowd was more than ready for what was to come Saturday!Here is the FULL AUDIO of the show for your enjoyment! Early and Ad-Free Version is Exclusive to Maniac-Level Patrons and above! They got it earlier this week and without any ads.To join the Pod Squad and get all of our Podcasts early and Ad-Free, and many in Full Video...head to www.ChallengeManiacs.comTO ATTEND FUTURE LIVE SHOWS - www.ChallengeMania.Live for Tix5/30 - Sacramento6/27 - Portland6/28 - Seattle7/18 - Chicago (SOLD OUT)7/31 - Minneapolis8/15 - Detroit9/5 - Nola*Patrons always get first crack at tickets! www.ChallengeMania.Shop for Swag! 

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. Listen to all the BTS of My Facelift Journey 

In this episode of the Millionaire Insurance Producer podcast, host In this last episode of the Millionaire Insurance Producer Podcast, host Charles Specht tries to hit you squarely between the eyes. In other words, he wants to get you thinking. Do you need to pivot? Do you need to start something -- finally! -- that you've been thinking about for a while but just haven't gotten around to getting it going? Why are you doing what you're doing? Why haven't you picked your Micro-Niche yet? Why haven't you started prospecting yet ....like you know you should? Why have you reverted back to doing things you know you shouldn't? And why aren't you getting the sales results you want? Well, that's what Charles is going to talk to you about in this episode. Oh yeah, and this is the last episode of the Millionaire Insurance Producer Podcast. (a moment of silence, please) But stay here with us because we're doing a simple rebrand/refresh here on this podcast channel and the new name of the show will be: PERMISSION SALES We can't wait! Key Topics: Just because you've been doing it doesn't mean you should keep doing it The Millionaire Insurance Producer Podcast is rebranding to the Permission Sales Podcast Permission: getting your prospect to give you exclusive marketplace access so you can win Pivot or step forward - stop skating the fence of indecision Reverting to old habits after coaching is the rut that kills results Nobody in your office wants to buy from you - get out and face your prospects Door knocking, walk-in visits, and text messaging are the most overlooked prospecting weapons Going back to failed tactics like a dog to its own vomit - recognize the pattern and stop The five-part Permission Sales Framework and the book Charles is writing around it What the Permission Sales podcast will cover for insurance agents and agency leaders going forward Reach out to  Charles Specht Visit: Permission Network Produced by PodSquad.fm

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.  

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. Check Out Build Your Tribe YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@BuildYourTribePodcast/videos Audio Podcast - http://Chalene.com/BYTpodcast  

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.

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager talk about which Challenge Cast are different Off-Cam from On-Cam, who doesn't get enough credit for being smart, who gets too much credit, what moments in Derrick's career mentally broke him and MORE!WATCH This Podcast HERE: https://www.patreon.com/posts/video-patreon-157287208Bonus Episodes, Full Video and Pre-Sales are just a few perks of joining the Pod Squad at www.ChallengeManiacs.comwww.ChallengeMania.Live for tix to Live Shows5/22 - BOSTON (5/23 SOLD OUT)6/27 - PORTLAND6/28 - SEATTLE& MORE!www.ChallengeMania.Shop

There's a lot happening right now, and some of it feels a little too familiar. A mysterious virus outbreak on a cruise ship has countries refusing entry, raising real questions about global health risks, travel safety, and whether we've actually learned anything since COVID. At the same time, millions of Instagram followers just vanished overnight… including from some of the biggest celebrities in the world. If you've ever worried about your growth, your numbers, or what actually matters on social media, this is going to shift your perspective fast. Then things take a turn into pop culture, politics, and entertainment in a way only Chalene can connect the dots. From a reality TV villain entering politics to the must-watch documentaries everyone is talking about right now, this episode blends real-world headlines with the kind of commentary that makes you think a little deeper. If you've been feeling overwhelmed by the news, confused by social media, or just need something good to watch this weekend… this is your guide.

There's a lot happening right now, and some of it deserves real attention. From the estrogen patch shortage, which could last years, to new research on GLP-1 weight loss drugs and what they may be doing to muscle in women over 50, this episode goes deeper than the headlines. It also breaks down what's unfolding in the Diddy case, the Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni drama, and why situations like these often feel frustrating and unresolved. Then the focus shifts to more personal updates, including Penelope's health, filming 19 workouts in 3 days, and a few eye-opening moments that challenge how we think about aging, strength, and what's actually possible in midlife. For anyone navigating menopause, considering HRT, using GLP-1s, or simply trying to stay informed without feeling overwhelmed, this episode is worth the listen. Be honest…what do you think really happened with Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni? Was this orchestrated, who do you actually believe, and whose career do you think comes out stronger after all of this… or are you over it completely?  

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Everyone remembers those iconic workout programs, but almost no one knows why they actually disappeared. In this episode, Chalene Johnson breaks down the truth behind popular fitness programs like Tae Bo, P90X, and Turbo Jam, the program she created, and what was really happening inside the fitness industry during the biggest home workout boom. From Tae Bo to P90X to Turbo Jam, these programs did not fail. They were designed to expire. And once you understand how the fitness industry really worked behind the scenes, you will never look at weight loss programs, before and after transformations, or 90 day challenges the same way again. This episode pulls back the curtain on the marketing, contracts, and consumer psychology that drove the cycle of quick fix workouts and repeat customers. It also reveals why so many top trainers ended up burned out, broke, or replaced, and why women kept losing and regaining the same weight over and over again. And yes, this insight comes from Chalene Johnson, who was not just observing it, she was building one of the biggest programs of that era with Turbo Jam. Check out this video on YouTube

Everyone keeps talking about AI like it's just some helpful tool… but what's actually happening right now? It's a lot bigger than most people realize. This episode starts with something that honestly feels a little unhinged… AI employees showing up in company directories, massive layoffs being blamed on automation, and creators competing with content that isn't even made by real humans anymore. And once you see it, you can't unsee it. But then it takes a turn… into looksmaxxing, teenage boys chasing perfection, peptides being used way too casually, and the kind of trends spreading online that most of us don't even realize are influencing people this young. And in the middle of all of that… some very real life updates, including what happened after Bob's memorial, the regret that hit afterward, and the unexpected perspective that helped shift it. This one covers a lot… but it all connects.  

Thinking about a facelift after 40 or 50 and wondering what facelift recovery is really like or if it is the answer to a tighter jawline? In this episode, Chalene Johnson shares the truth about facelift regrets, healing, and what plastic surgery after 40 actually involves when everything goes right. Most conversations focus on botched results or complications, but this goes deeper into the emotional impact, numbness, recovery timeline, and unexpected side effects even the best surgeons do not fully prepare you for. If you have ever considered a facelift, anti aging procedures, or questioned whether a facelift is worth it, this is the real, unfiltered perspective you need before making that decision. Check out this video on YouTube

There's a lot happening right now… and honestly, some of it is a little unsettling. From a shocking true crime update that keeps getting darker, to the rapid rise of AI scams that are fooling even smart people, this episode dives into what's really going on behind the headlines and why it matters more than you think. The conversation also gets real about how AI is impacting trust, business, and even your personal safety in ways most people are not paying attention to yet. Plus, there are some very real life updates, including a difficult health scare, a behind-the-scenes look at planning an emotional memorial service, and a reminder of what actually matters when everything feels overwhelming. This one is a mix of awareness, perspective, and real life… the kind of episode that makes you stop and think about what you're consuming, who you trust, and how fast things are changing.  

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Pod Squad, we've been doing a lot of hard things—so today, in the midst of all of it, we're offering a little comic relief to keep us laughing, keep us dancing, keep us going. In this episode, we're sharing our most mortifying, cringe-inducing, please-let-me-disappear moments… along with your voicemail confessions that had us cry-laughing and peeing our pants in solidarity. We promise you: you need this. We needed this. - Glennon, Abby, and Amanda share their most humiliating, unforgettable stories - Pod Squad voicemail confessions that will make you laugh until you cry - Why normalizing our worst moments is the antidote to shame - Our new go-to strategy for surviving humiliation (spoiler alert, it involves a prosthetic penis) Follow We Can Do Hard Things on: Instagram — ⁠https://www.instagram.com/wecandohardthings⁠