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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!

Welcome to episode 306 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.Long runToday we're talking about squeezing in the long run at the wrong time, for which I'm suffering and want all your sympathy (and none of your judgement). We also talk about some running adjacent medical topics: visits to the dentist as a perimenopausal woman, and how traumatic that is. And visits to the optician and how Hol is entering a whole new world of vision. We also have a lovely little controversy to chat about, which is a great one for Hol right now. Tell us your thoughts: would you make your entire bridal party run a half marathon?Join usIf you're fond of this pod, you are going to LOVE Women's Running Magazine. Go to womensrunning.co.uk/podsquad for a special treat for June – and you'll get 3 issues for a fiver. That's womensrunning.co.uk/podsquad.LinksGet 3 issues of Women's Running for a fiver with womensrunning.co.uk/podsquad Sign up to a place on the SheRaces race on 5th July – lots of distances and options available, including walking!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 or running stories Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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

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  

In this episode, Jason Cass interviews Patrick Murakami, a forward-thinking insurance agency owner, about his journey from corporate to entrepreneurship, innovative marketing strategies, and the future of AI in the insurance industry. They explore how to leverage social media, AI tools like Claude and ChatGPT, and build scalable, sellable agencies. Key Topics: Patrick's decade at Progressive and pitching VoIP technology to corporate The USAA phone call that pushed Patrick to go independent Growing a $5 million agency on $260 in total ad spend through Facebook Why introducing clients to custom GPTs is still an uphill battle AEO and GEO: how AI searchability differs from traditional SEO Backlink networks and AI-searchable directories as a ranking strategy Using AI to build SOPs as the smartest entry point for most agents Why SOPs directly affect agency valuation and exit readiness Targeting the military PCS market and expanding to 25 states Patrick's book The Human Advantage and building the trust stack alongside the tech stack Reach out to: Patrick Murakami Jason Cass Visit Website: NexAgency Claude AI Obsidian Note-taking App Agency Intelligence Manual Agency Intelligence Produced by PodSquad.fm

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

Burnley drew 2-2 with Aston Villa at Turf Moor in an entertaining game which ended with the rare (for this season) sound of applause. The Pod Squad review the game and also speculate about Ben Mee's comments before the match.

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.

In order for you to win a new client the incumbent agent has to lose. The incumbent agent needs to get fired in order for you to get hired. But how do you get the insured to realize their agent is a "bum" without you saying it? In this episode, host Charles Specht will teach you how to uncover problems with the incumbent agent and get the insured to admit to you that their agent is a "bum" and sign your Broker of Record Letter during the first appointment. Does it sound too good to be true? Well, it's not. You just need to learn the art of Superior Service, Reward Offered, Incumbent Expectation, Prospect's Lips. Check out our website to see our sales training offerings: https://permissiongroup.com/permission-university/ Are you an agency owner looking for someone to help your sales team set more appointments and win more profitable accounts? Then consider hiring Charles Specht as you agency's fractional Chief Sales Officer on retainer: https://permissiongroup.com/chief-sales-officer/ Key Topics: Winning means someone else loses - your real job is getting prospects to fire their current agent and hire you The "insurance agent bum" - producers coasting on renewals while delivering zero real value to insureds Why badmouthing the competition backfires and makes the insured defend the bad decision they already made Showing your superior service and its reward first, then asking if the incumbent agent does the same Workers' comp submission tactic: including an injury and illness prevention program to unlock 3-7% rate reductions most agents never pursue The one-agent-one-quote trap that trained insurance buyers to bring in multiple agents instead of granting exclusivity Renegotiating with underwriters after a carrier is selected - averaging 11% savings on standard and up to 17% on surplus lines Open-ended questions designed to make insureds conclude on their own that their agent is a bum Micro-niching as the foundation for uncovering the gaps that make the BOR request inevitable Charles's California commission network: 12 agencies selected to receive construction referrals directly from his consulting client base Reach out to: Charles Specht Visit: Permission Network Produced by PodSquad.fm

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

In this episode of Front Cover: A Rough Notes Podcast on the Agency Intelligence Podcast Network, Jason Cass sits down with Mark Flockhart, Founder of Valor Insurance Group, the agency featured on the May 2026 front cover of Rough Notes Magazine.  Key Topics: Mark's reaction to landing on the cover of Rough Notes Magazine and the pressure that came with it How Think Insurance grew from a boredom side project to 38,000 subscribers and 6.5 million YouTube views Why Mark's high-volume sales background at 21st Century shaped his shift to an education-first approach The origin of the Valor Insurance Group name and its founding philosophy of protection over pure sales Using long-form intake forms (15 to 70 questions) to attract high-intent leads with 25 to 40% appointment conversion Why Mark treats YouTube as a search platform, not social media, and how that mindset drives inbound lead flow Building a marketing channel versus building a social following and why the distinction changes everything How Ian, Valor's AI appointment booker, handles speed-to-lead without feeling robotic to prospects Why Mark is skeptical of outbound voice AI and what real-world failures reveal about the technology's current limits Winning the 2025 Liberty Mutual Safeco Agent of the Future award and the honest case for captive versus independent when starting out Reach out to: Mark Flockhart Jason Cass Visit Website: Valor Insurance Group Rough Notes Magazine Produced by PodSquad.fm

Two things... In this episode of the Millionaire Insurance Producer Podcast, host Charles Specht briefly shares how to set more new business appointments, what to say in order to set those appointments, how to convert those prospects into loyal clients, and ....... he talks about a new, select group of small- to medium-sized insurance agencies who will be brought in to take over the insurance policies (via BOR) of his consulting clients. Key Topics: Insurance producers actually work two careers, and appointment setting is the first one you must master A 25-35% hit ratio means wasting three-quarters of your career on accounts you'll never close The "price plus something" prospecting script that sets more appointments than pitching better service ever will Frontloading prospecting from 8 to 10 AM before email, apps, or client calls Walk-in visits outperform cold calls for setting appointments Stop quoting for non-clients - the 4 to 24 hours per account is a total waste without earned trust Why a closing rate below 60% signals you're coming across as a generalist, not a specialist Micro-niched producers should be converting 85-90% of prospects into signed clients Charles announces a select referral program introducing his consulting clients to handpicked agencies Agency owners and principals only - the requirements to qualify for Charles's California referral group Reach out to  Charles Specht Visit: Permission Network Produced by PodSquad.fm

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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Britney Spears checked into rehab… and yes, that's the headline. But for anyone who's been paying attention, it's clear there's a lot more going on beneath the surface. Chalene Johnson takes a deeper look at everything surrounding it… the DUI, the conservatorship, her recent behavior, the people in her orbit, and the bigger names and systems that keep showing up in the background. And the deeper you go, the harder it becomes to ignore the patterns. What's actually known is separated from what's speculation, along with why some of these connections feel too consistent to dismiss. From Britney's history of control and finances to the larger conversation around power, money, and influence, this one gets uncomfortable. Chalene Gets Into: • What likely led up to Britney checking into treatment • Why rehab right now may not be as random as it seems • The real impact of the conservatorship and who benefited • The financial relationships that continue to raise questions • Why people are suddenly connecting Britney to bigger headlines • The patterns showing up around power, control, and influence in Hollywood • Why it's getting harder to separate truth from narrative This isn't about tearing anyone down. There's real empathy for Britney and what she's been through. But once you start connecting some of these dots… it's hard to ignore.  

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Ibis, Tony, Devin, Kefla, Leka and Ace live from Helium Comedy Club in Atlanta on Sunday, March 8th 2026. To join us at one of our many upcoming Live Shows, beginning with St. Louis on April 25th and including stops in Boston, Sacramento, Portland, Seattle, Minneapolis and more...www.ChallengeMania.Live for TIX!www.ChallengeManiacs.com to join the Pod Squad!www.ChallengeMania.Shop

If your skincare routine over 40 keeps getting longer but your skin still isn't improving, this minimalist skincare routine for aging skin might completely change how you approach everything. For women in perimenopause and menopause, skin changes like collagen loss, dryness, and sensitivity are real and they require a totally different strategy. Chalene Johnson breaks down why most anti-aging skincare routines stop working after 40 and what actually matters if you want smoother, healthier, more hydrated skin. She explains the root cause behind thinning skin and wrinkles, how hormone changes impact collagen production, and why focusing on your skin's foundation is the real game changer. You'll also learn the simple 3-step skincare routine she's followed for over a year and why using more products can actually make your skin worse. If you're wondering what the best skincare routine for women over 40 really looks like, whether tretinoin or estriol cream actually works, or how to fix dry, sensitive, aging skin without wasting money on products that don't deliver, this episode breaks it all down. This is about working smarter with your skin, not harder and finally understanding what actually works in midlife. Check out this video on YouTube

If two celebrity DUI stories hit a nerve this week, this episode goes way deeper than the headlines. Chalene gets into the bigger question nobody can stop asking: when someone has unlimited money, access, and people around them, how are they still ending up behind the wheel impaired, and who is helping normalize that behavior? Then the conversation takes a sharp turn into one of the most unexpectedly life giving shows on TV, Love on the Spectrum, and why it reveals something most neurotypical dating shows completely miss about attraction, honesty, and emotional safety. There is also a candid life update from Atlanta, thoughts on why AI tools are changing way too fast to get comfortable, and a real look at the emotional weight Brett is carrying while preparing for his dad's memorial service. It is part pop culture, part relationship insight, part personal update, and very much one of those episodes that covers a lot but somehow all connects.

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Kefla Hare Live & In Studio at Skutch Media in Atlanta, GA.KEFLA HARE, a true Road Rules and Challenge OG - joins us once again for a talk about how it all got started and evolved over the years, as well as navigating live with such a large gap between show appearances. All this and more from one of the nicest and most thoughtful guys around. Early and Ad-Free Audio and VIDEO are exclusive to Maniac-Level Patrons and above. Join the Pod Squad for this and other perks like Pre-Sales, Group Chats and MORE! WATCH THE FULL EPISODE HERE: https://www.patreon.com/posts/video-kefla-to-154777588www.ChallengeMania.Live for tix!4/25 - STL5/22 - Boston5/30 - Sacramento6/27 - Portland6/28 - Seattle7/18 - Chicago (On Sale SOON)7/31 - Minnesota8/15 - Detroit9/5 - Nola (Pre-Sale 4/14)www.ChallengeMania.Shop 

Derrick Kosinksi & Scott Yager were joined by Ibis Del Mar back in 2021. This is a MANIA REWIND back to that timeless conversation.We were recently joined by IBIS DEL MAR live and in person at Skutch Media in Atlanta and that will be going up soon. But the reason we had to bring her back for a second appearance was THIS EPISODE FROM 2021. She has been one of most requested guests to come back for a follow up since. With all the history Ibis and Derrick have, dating back to their original Road Rules Season...one episode was simply not enough.While you wait patiently for PART II with IBIS coming soon...let's go back to 2021 with a MANIA REWIND to her first appearance. Reminder that all promos, live reads, events we plug etc are out-dated and from back then. But other than that...ENJOY!PS: to be the FIRST to watch the new episode in full gorgeous video...head to www.ChallengeManias.com and join the Pod Squad!LIVE SHOW TIX: www.ChallengeMania.LiveSWAG: www.ChallengeMania.Shop

If you've been stuck doing 10,000 steps a day and not seeing results, interval walking, sometimes called Japanese walking, might be the shift your body actually needs. Instead of just doing more steps, this method focuses on changing your pace and intensity, which is what really drives fat loss, strength, and results, especially in midlife. In this episode, Chalene Johnson  breaks down why the 10,000 step rule was never based on real health science and how chasing that number can leave you feeling frustrated and stuck. She explains what's really happening inside your body when you hit a plateau and why doing more of the same isn't the answer. You'll learn exactly how interval walking works, how to structure it, and why this simple change can help you burn more fat, improve your metabolism, and get better results in less time. If your body feels like it's stopped responding, this is the smarter, more effective way to get things moving again. Check out this video on YouTube

Let me know if this is a topic you want me to cover on my YouTube. There's a reason some people seem to be everywhere… every podcast, every YouTube channel, every feed. And it's not what you think. This episode pulls back the curtain on how fake authority is being manufactured right now… and why even smart, credible people are falling for it. I'm sharing: The exact red flags that instantly tell me someone's numbers are fake How people are buying followers, engagement, and even podcast rankings Why "blue checks" and big-name collaborations don't mean what they used to The rise of AI-generated experts… and why this is getting dangerous fast What to look for so you don't get misled, manipulated, or sold something based on total BS This isn't about one person. It's a pattern. And once you see it, you won't be able to unsee it.  

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

If you've ever thought, what are women actually saying about dating right now, especially in midlife… yeah, this is that conversation. It's a real, unfiltered talk between Chalene Johnson and her friend Aprille Franks, and nothing is off-limits. No scripts, no pretending, just an honest girlfriend conversation about dating apps, divorce, red flags, and why finding a partner later in life feels like a completely different game. This episode goes straight into the messy middle nobody warns you about. The awkwardness of putting yourself back out there, the frustration with modern dating, and the very real reasons long-term relationships sometimes fall apart after years or even decades. It's honest, a little spicy, and the kind of conversation that makes you feel seen. There are definitely moments that might make you rethink what you've been told about love, self-worth, and what you should actually be looking for. And if dating lately has felt confusing, exhausting, or just not worth it… this is going to hit a nerve in the best way.