Chris and Alli: Unfiltered

We kept waiting for a reason. Nothing had changed, but the anxiety kept building and our strength was quietly slipping. So, we stopped guessing and checked our hormones instead. In this episode we walk through the exact labs we tested, what our results revealed, and why perimenopause symptoms are rarely random. This is Wave 1: Anxiety. If you're in your 40s and don't feel like yourself, this conversation is for you.

In this conversation, we talk about our symptoms, the decision to begin HRT, and what this transition has actually felt like.   For reference: *nmol/L stands for nanomoles per liter, a metric unit of concentration used in medicine and chemistry to measure the amount of a substance in a volume of liquid.

A raw, unscripted conversation about job loss, grief, and the uncertainty of starting over. We don’t have answers, we’re just saying it out loud.

There was a time when empathy, integrity, and collaboration felt like strengths at work. Lately, that hasn’t been our experience. In this episode, we talk honestly about our time in corporate roles, watching people step on each other to get ahead, seeing dishonesty rewarded, and realizing that leading with empathy often meant getting left behind. We share how exhausting it was to carry different versions of ourselves into different rooms, to be talked down to, and to navigate systems that quietly shifted from people-first to profit-first. This conversation isn’t about bitterness. It’s about clarity. We explain why we chose to step away, how we’re building Chris & Alli differently, and why we no longer measure work by hours on a clock,  but by energy, alignment, and sustainability. We work when we feel good. And we don’t believe success requires shrinking yourself to survive. If you’ve felt the shift, or wondered why work feels colder than it used to, this episode is for you. Don't Suffer. Don't Shrink. Get Strong!

In this episode, we walk through how we actually think about calories, whether we’re cutting, maintaining, or building, and why the math doesn’t have to feel overwhelming. We break down TDEE, BMR, NEAT, and the thermic effect of food in plain language, talk about why refeeds matter (especially when dieting), and explain how we use carbohydrates strategically instead of fearing them. We also clear up common myths around protein, including how much your body can use, why spacing protein throughout the day matters, and the many roles protein plays beyond muscle building. This conversation isn’t about perfection or rigid rules. It’s about understanding how food works so you can make informed choices, adjust meals when life happens, and stop feeling confused or behind. If calorie math has ever felt intimidating or contradictory, this episode is meant to make it feel clearer, and more human. Don’t suffer. Don’t shrink. Get strong.

For years, many women were taught that eating less was the answer. Fewer calories, smaller portions, constant restraint. But no one talked about the cost of that approach. In this episode, we have a candid, heart-to-heart conversation about how chronic under-eating affected us, and our relationship with food, and how everything changed once we truly understood how calories, protein, and macros work together. We break down: The real cost of eating too little over time Why prioritizing protein matters, especially for women How protein needs can change depending on lifestyle and training demands What maintenance calories actually look like when protein comes first How learning to fuel properly brought ease, confidence, and consistency back into our lives This isn’t about extremes, restriction, or perfection.It’s about eating in a way that supports strength, movement, and longevity, without suffering or shrinking. If you’re a woman 40+ who’s tired of being told to eat less and push harder, this conversation is for you. Don’t suffer. Don’t shrink. Get strong. 

We spent years training, following programs, pushing harder, and doing what we thought we were “supposed” to do, before we truly understood how fitness should work for real life. In this episode, we talk about our personal fitness journey: how we got started, what we learned along the way, and the mindset shifts that changed everything. We share what actually matters when it comes to training. From sustainability and recovery, to food, strength, and listening to your body. Especially as it changes over time. This conversation isn’t about perfection or extremes. It’s about building a fitness life you can return to, year after year. If you’ve ever felt stuck, discouraged, or unsure if you’re doing “enough,” this episode is for you.  

In this perimenopause podcast episode, we explore common and surprising perimenopause symptoms that many women experience during midlife but rarely hear explained clearly. Fatigue, brain fog, anxiety, mood changes, sleep issues, brain zaps, weight shifts, and more. This conversation walks through the real symptom list, why these hormonal changes happen, and why so many women feel blindsided during this stage of life. If you’re navigating perimenopause, menopause, or hormonal changes in your 30s and beyond, this episode offers clarity, reassurance, and honest conversation without fear or fluff. A women’s health podcast focused on hormone health, midlife wellness, and real-life experiences. 🎧 Yale Medicine Study: https://medicine.yale.edu/news-article/after-decades-of-misunderstanding-menopause-is-finally-having-its-moment/

In this first episode, we talk honestly about perimenopause, what it feels like before you even have a name for it, why so many women are left confused or dismissed, and how learning the science changed everything. This isn’t about giving medical advice. It’s about sharing lived experience, research, and real conversations around hormones, health, work, identity, and still trying to show up for life in your 40s and beyond. If you’ve ever thought, “Why does my body feel different?” or “Why didn’t anyone warn us about this?” you’re not alone. Subscribe and follow along. We’re just getting started.

A short teaser from an upcoming episode of Chris & Alli. Chris shares how not feeling her best in her skin has led her to revisit the way she trained years ago — and why she’s curious to see how that approach might support her body now during perimenopause. Full episode coming Tuesday December 30th.

A short teaser from an upcoming episode of Chris & Alli. Chris shares how not feeling her best in her skin has led her to revisit the way she trained years ago — and why she’s curious to see how that approach might support her body now during perimenopause. Full episode coming Tuesday December 30th.