<p><strong>Chalene Johnson gets real about why female friendships feel harder in midlife—and why they're more important than ever for a woman’s health and happiness. In this episode, she opens up about the science-backed benefits of meaningful connection, including lowered risk of depression, boosted mood, and even increased longevity. Chalene shares surprisingly simple strategies she recommends for finding your people even</strong> <strong>after moving to a new city -</strong> <strong>no matter your age or stage of life.</strong></p> <p><strong>Watch this Episode on YouTube this Sunday 👉</strong><a href="https://www.youtube.com/@chalenejohnson/videos"><span><strong> https://www.youtube.com/@chalenejohnson/videos</strong></span></a></p> <p> </p> <p>✅ <strong>What You Will Learn:</strong></p> <ul> <li><strong>Why friendship matters more to your health than workouts or clean eating</strong></li> <li><strong>How to change the story you're telling yourself about making friends</strong></li> <li><strong>The impact of hormones, life transitions, and COVID on your social life</strong></li> <li><strong>Where to meet women you truly vibe with (yes, even online counts!)</strong></li> <li><strong>Practical tips to reconnect, make new friends, and deepen your circle</strong></li> <li><strong>Why strong social ties cut depression risk by 60%</strong></li> </ul> <p> </p> <p>🎯<strong>Join the all-new Phase It!! A Personalized Plan Plus Workouts to Fit Your Life</strong></p> <p>👉<strong>Go to</strong> <a href="https://phaseitup.com/"><strong>https://phaseitup.com</strong></a></p> <p> </p> <p>🎯<strong>Join Chalene on Patreon for 7 Days FREE for Ad Free The Chalene Show Episodes PLUS all of the other FUN content not suited for the regular show!! </strong> 👉 <a href="http://chalene.com/more"><strong>http://chalene.com/more</strong></a></p> <p> </p> <p><br> <span>🤓</span><strong>Related Episodes:</strong></p> <p><strong>What You’ve Been Told About Menopause Is False | Dr Mary Claire Haver</strong></p> <ul> <li><strong>Watch:</strong> <a href="https://youtu.be/gv3Yo2j2o4E?si=VxAk7SWwWXb1SyTo"><span><strong>https://youtu.be/gv3Yo2j2o4E?si=VxAk7SWwWXb1SyTo</strong></span></a></li> <li><strong>Listen:</strong> <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-chalene-show-diet-fitness-life-balance/id911042029?i=1000631199496"> <span><strong>https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-chalene-show-diet-fitness-life-balance/id911042029?i=1000631199496</strong></span></a></li> </ul> <p><strong>The Shocking TRUTH About Menopause—Top Doctors Finally Speak Out</strong></p> <ul> <li><strong>Watch:</strong> <span><strong><a href="https://youtu.be/6FTZF_dnL0s?si=BodKZaWx-J84eAfC">https://youtu.be/6FTZF_dnL0s?si=BodKZaWx-J84eAfC</a></strong></span></li> <li><strong>Listen:</strong> <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-chalene-show-diet-fitness-life-balance/id911042029?i=1000700253572"> </a><a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-chalene-show-diet-fitness-life-balance/id911042029?i=1000687463601"><span><strong>https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-chalene-show-diet-fitness-life-balance/id911042029?i=1000687463601</strong></span></a></li> </ul> <p><strong>TOP 13 Women's Health Experts on Hormones, Fat Loss, Aging & More</strong></p> <ul> <li><strong>Watch:</strong> <a href="https://youtu.be/dbrKi2O7q3I?si=StVsQQVKIbjlM6Kt"><span><strong>https://youtu.be/dbrKi2O7q3I?si=StVsQQVKIbjlM6Kt</strong></span><strong><br> </strong></a></li> <li><strong>Listen: </strong><a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-chalene-show-diet-fitness-life-balance/id911042029?i=1000706951685"><span><strong>https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-chalene-show-diet-fitness-life-balance/id911042029?i=1000706951685</strong></span></a></li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><span>🤓</span> <strong>Research:</strong></p> <ul> <li><strong>U.S. Surgeon General Advisory on Loneliness and Isolation (2023)</strong></li> <ul> <li><span><a href="https://www.hhs.gov/sites/default/files/surgeon-general-social-connection-advisory.pdf"> <span><strong>https://www.hhs.gov/sites/default/files/surgeon-general-social-connection-advisory.pdf</strong></span></a></span></li> </ul> <li><strong>Social Rejection and Physical Pain – Neuroscience Study (2018)</strong></li> <ul> <li><span><a href="https://academic.oup.com/scan/article/13/5/501/4995994"><span> <strong>https://academic.oup.com/scan/article/13/5/501/4995994</strong></span></a></span></li> </ul> <li><strong>Harvard Study of Adult Development (1938–Present)</strong></li> <ul> <li><span><a href="https://news.harvard.edu/gazette/story/2017/04/over-nearly-80-years-harvard-study-has-been-showing-how-to-live-a-healthy-and-happy-life/"> <span><strong>https://news.harvard.edu/gazette/story/2017/04/over-nearly-80-years-harvard-study-has-been-showing-how-to-live-a-healthy-and-happy-life/</strong></span></a></span></li> </ul> <li><strong>TED Talk by Dr. Robert Waldinger (Director of the Study)</strong></li> <ul> <li><spa