logo
episode-header-image
Mar 2025
47m 19s

The Truth About Thinning Hair and Women ...

Chalene Johnson
About this episode

If you’ve noticed your hair thinning, shedding more than usual, or just not looking as full as it used to, you are not alone! So many women over 40 struggle with hair loss, but figuring out what’s actually causing it—and more importantly, what to do about it—can feel totally overwhelming. In this episode, Chalene’s guest is Dr. Dray, a board-certified dermatologist and hair health expert. She’s sharing the real reasons behind hair thinning, the biggest mistakes people make when trying to regrow hair, and which treatments and supplements are actually worth it. If you’re ready for science-backed, no-BS advice on hair loss, scalp health, and aging hair, this is a must-listen!

Watch This Episode on YouTube on Sunday! 

👉 https://www.youtube.com/@chalenejohnson/videos

 

🎯 Need a clinician who is trained in women's health and accepts insurance? Book your virtual visit today with MIDI Health! I use and love them and you will too!

👉 http://chalene.com/MIDI

 

🤓 What You Will Learn:

✔️ The connection between hormones, aging, and hair thinning✔️ The difference between hair shedding and follicle miniaturization✔️ The truth about collagen, biotin, and hair growth supplements✔️ How to prevent traction alopecia from extensions and tight hairstyles✔️ What actually works for hair regrowth—and what’s just hype✔️ How red light therapy, scalp treatments, and nutrition impact hair healt

 

🎯Follow Dr. Dray on Social!

 

🎉Come to Camp Be More!! A 2-Day Ultimate Girls Get-Away we’ve been dreaming of! All Planned for Women 40 and over!! 👉 http://phaseitup.com/campbemore

 

🎯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!!  👉 http://chalene.com/more

 

Thank you to our Sponsor!!! Organifi!!! Go to https://www.Organifi.com/chalene  and Use the Code CHALENE for 20% off all products!

 

🎯You're Too Young To Feel Old! Join the all-new Phase It!! A Personalized Plan to Fit Your Life

👉Go to https://phaseitup.com

 

We would love to hear from you! Leave your questions or messages for Chalene RIGHT HERE

 

To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to thechaleneshow@gmail.com and mention The Chalene Show

 

Sign Up For MY WEEKLY NEWSLETTER  

 

Connect with me on your fav social platform:

Up next
Aug 22
5 Things I Used for 1 Year to Improve My Skin and Reduce Wrinkles - 1222
Estrogen cream for the face is one of the most talked-about menopause skin care trends, and Chalene Johnson has been using it for a full year. After first sharing her 90-day results, she’s back with the 1-year update. Did it really improve her skin? Is it safe, and who should avo ... Show More
28m 15s
Aug 20
My Biggest Loser Experience | The Ugly Truth - 1221
If you watched The Biggest Loser doc and thought it was wild, you still have not heard the half of it. In this episode, Chalene spills a never before told story about a season 4 contestant who moved in with the Johnsons and what it revealed about the gamification of weight loss, ... Show More
56m 56s
Aug 15
Exposed: The Dark Side of GLP-1 and Influencers Cashing In - 1220
GLP-1 medications such as Ozempic and Mounjaro are transforming lives, yet there is another side to the story that rarely appears on social media. In this episode, Chalene Johnson examines how influencer culture, black-market “research chemicals,” and questionable compounding pha ... Show More
50m 9s
Recommended Episodes
Dec 2024
The Root Causes of Hair Loss (And How to Reverse It) | Dr. Mark Hyman
Is your hair thinning, and you’re not sure why? It’s likely your body is trying to send you a message. In this episode of “The Dr. Hyman Show,” I reveal how hormones, stress, diet, and nutrient deficiencies all contribute to hair loss and thinning. You'll learn how insulin resist ... Show More
23m 52s
Oct 2024
Hair Loss and What To Do About it: Ayurvedic Tips For Healthy Hair
We all dream of ‘good hair days,’ but what if the secret isn’t just in the products? In this episode of A Really Good Cry, we’re talking all about the frustrating struggle with hair health, from breakage to thinning, and everything in between. I’m diving into my personal journey ... Show More
35m 46s
Jan 2025
298. Hair Hair Hair Hair
Midlife hair loss! way more common than you think!! In this conversation, Dr. Omer Ibrahim discusses the complexities of hair loss, particularly in women, and the importance of understanding its causes and treatments. He emphasizes the significance of hair in women's identity and ... Show More
51m 30s
Jun 2024
TOP Hair Doctor - Baldness Solutions, Hair Growth & Transplants | Dr. Abhishek Pilani | TRS 417
Check out my Mind Performance app: Level SuperMind Android - https://install.lvl.fit/3ywsabo79tgefzzwtshqe iOS - https://apps.apple.com/app/apple-store/id1623828602?pt=124995957&ct=Ranveer53&mt=8 Join the Level Community Here: https://linktr.ee/levelsupermindcommunity Check out B ... Show More
1h 20m
Oct 2024
Sharing Our Hair Loss Stories | Y
For the first time ever, Ricki tells her hair loss story in detail alongside her friend and mentor Y, the founder of The Women’s Hair Loss Project. After Ricki began losing her hair in 1995, Y helped her explore treatment options, shop for wigs, and deal with the emotional turmoi ... Show More
43m 13s
Jul 4
The ULTIMATE Hair Documentary
Hair Care Guidebook For You:- http://bit.ly/44f6W3F Check out BeerBiceps SkillHouse's YouTube 1O1 Course - https://youtube.beerbicepsskillhouse.in/youtube-101 Check out my Mind Performance app: Level SuperMind Link: https://install.lvl.fit/zltzty13po49p27t9ef5o Share your guest s ... Show More
28m 49s
Sep 2024
#316 - AMA #63: A guide for hair loss: causes, treatments, transplants, and sex-specific considerations
View the Show Notes Page for This Episode Become a Member to Receive Exclusive Content Sign Up to Receive Peter’s Weekly Newsletter In this “Ask Me Anything” (AMA) episode, Peter dives deep into the topic of hair loss, exploring its relationship with aging and its impact on quali ... Show More
20m 59s
Mar 2024
The PCOS Mane Event: A Hair Growth Guide for PCOS girlies!
#226: We are continuing our Women’s History Month series with this main event…or MANE event. For this episode, we will be spilling the tea on PCOS hair. We know that as a woman, hair can be a big part of our confidence and self esteem. Unfortunately, hair loss is one the most dif ... Show More
32m 51s
Dec 2024
Unlocking the Secrets to Hair Health: Nutrafol’s Dr. Isabelle Raymond on Women’s Unique Hair Needs
Dr. Isabelle Raymond, Head of Clinical and Medical Affairs for Nutrafol, joins SHE MD to dive into the science of hair health. Together, they explore the complex root causes of hair thinning in women, including genetic factors, hormonal changes, stress, and the transformative imp ... Show More
30m 40s
May 22
WHAT THE HAIR? WITH DR. BRIANNA DIORIO
In this follicle focused episode of Ladygang, the ladies sit down with Dr. Brianna Diorio from Nutrafol to talk all things hair—from thinning strands to "trauma bangs" and those dreaded post-shower hair monsters. They bust common myths like, will plucking a gray hair make four mo ... Show More
33m 4s