The Charlene Gisele Show

The Divorce Lawyer's Guide to a Happy Marriage with James Sexton

In this raw conversation recorded in New York City, I sat down with James Sexton, a leading divorce attorney and bestselling author with 25 years of frontline experience through thousands of failed marriages. What sets this episode apart is James's unflinching honesty about what actually ends relationships, not the polite narratives people tell themselves. James dismantles the prenup myth keeping couples financially vulnerable. He maps the marriage patterns where high performers consistently fail. And he reveals why understanding the full ecosystem you're marrying into matters more than the romantic connection that brought you together. This is not theoretical relationship advice. This is data from a man who has an unavoidably honest seat to what destroys marriages. From Wall Street titans to A-list celebrities to world-class surgeons, James has identified the patterns most people only recognize when it's too late. * Everyone has a prenup: the government wrote yours and can change it without your permission * The only good reason not to have one: when you're marrying for money and want maximum entitlement * High-performer marriage patterns: why two Type-A partners almost always fail * The civilian advantage: why actors married to teachers succeed where actor-actor marriages collapse * Polarity matters: why lack of balance creates endless unhealthy competition * Work as narcotic: addiction isn't just drugs—it's any behavior to avoid feeling * The musician's trap: touring schedules that breed sex and substance addiction * CEO's stimulant cycle: from Adderall to alcohol to benzos on repeat * Sex, money, power: everything is about sex except sex, which is about power * The pairing principle: learning what love is by experiencing what it isn't * Marriage as technology: a structure we built over love that gives false security * Tradition as peer pressure: wisdom from ancestors or pressure from dead people? * Red flag #1: any plan contingent on someone changing * Red flag #2: any plan contingent on someone never changing * Red flag #3: forgetting you marry the ecosystem, not just the person * The interview question: "Why are you getting married?" should never be rude * 86% remarry: not insanity, but proof of how desperately we want love * Divorce as asset: viewing failed marriages as PhD programs in relationships * The wine pairing wisdom: learning what works by experiencing what's wrong * Chapters not failure: relationships are parts of your life's novel, not pass/fail tests [15:30] – The worst time to learn to fight is when you're in a fight [17:45] – Everyone has a prenup: the government wrote it for you [20:12] – The only valid reason not to want a prenup [25:15] – Enough vs not enough: the only two amounts of money [31:20] – 50/50 custody: what men actually mean when they say it [38:15] – Work as favorite narcotic: the addiction question [58:15] – Sex, money, power: which one matters most? [01:02:30] – Everything is about sex, sex is about power [01:08:45] – What percentage of divorces involve sex? All of them. [01:15:20] – Couple archetypes most likely to divorce [01:23:15] – Two Type-A's: the endless competition that kills love [01:28:40] – Marriage as structure over love: the false security [01:36:20] – Three red flags James watches for [01:42:10] – 86% remarry within five years: hope or insanity? [01:48:15] – Wine pairing wisdom: learning by experiencing wrong pairings * James Sexton's website: https://nycdivorces.com [https://nycdivorces.com] * The Sexton Show on YouTube: https://sextonshow.com [https://sextonshow.com] * Instagram: @nycdivorcelawyer [http://instagram.com/nycdivorcelawyer] * Books by James Sexton: * If You're in My Office, It's Already Too Late: A Divorce Lawyer's Guide to Staying Together [https://www.amazon.com/Youre-Office-Its-Already-Late/dp/1250130778?SubscriptionId=AKIAIOCEBIGP6NUBL47A&tag=&linkCode=xm2&camp=2025&creative=165953&creativeASIN=1250130778] * How to Stay in Love: Practical Wisdom from an Unexpected Source [https://www.amazon.com/How-Stay-Love-Divorce-Together-ebook/dp/B075QJ7JLB?ref_=ast_author_mpb] 📲 Connect with Me: 🌍 Website: https://charlenegisele.com [https://charlenegisele.com] 📸 Instagram: https://instagram.com/charlenegisele [https://instagram.com/charlenegisele] 💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/charlène-gisèle-bourliout/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/charl%C3%A8ne-gis%C3%A8le-bourliout/] What we cover:Timestamps: Resources:

Anti-Aging Skincare Secrets: Botox Alternatives & Face Yoga with Chris Gibson

In this episode focused on holistic skincare and anti-aging, I talk with Chris Gibson, a best-selling author and renowned YouTube personality. Chris, who looks decades younger than his 61 years , shares the powerful strategies he developed after struggling with persistent acne for over a decade. His journey led him to a career as a holistic esthetician and a deep understanding of how internal health, diet, and stress manifest on the skin. Chris reveals the simple but non-negotiable routine that keeps his skin youthful. He shares the crucial connection between high stress, cortisol, and inflammatory skin conditions (acne, eczema, rosacea) and why "beauty sleep is a real thing". For high performers struggling with skin issues, this is a masterclass in holistic self-care. * The Acne Breakthrough: How a simple three-day fast proved his long-term acne was rooted in diet, specifically sugar and antibiotic use. * Botox Alternative: How the peptide Argireline acts as "Botox in a bottle" to relax muscles, and the power of facial yoga to reverse muscle weakening from prior Botox use. * The Neck Lift: Chris demonstrates the "swallowing" 3-in-1 face yoga exercise to tone the jaw, chin, and vertical neck muscles. * Immune Response & Stress: Why ongoing stress and high cortisol trigger inflammation, leading to rashes, flare-ups, and breakouts. * Micro-Infusion & Collagen: How at-home stamping stimulates collagen, and the power of daily bovine collagen peptides (amino acids) to aid overnight repair. * Sunscreen Safety: Why Hybrid Sunscreens (mineral + chemical) are the safest choice and why you don't need an SPF higher than 45. * Skincare Misconceptions: Debunking social media "BS" like using lemon juice and toothpaste on your skin. * The Body Routine: The benefits of beef tallow for deep hydration and using a turmeric soap and Goshi shower towel for body exfoliation. * Sleep Environment: Why you should switch to a silk or bamboo pillowcase to avoid wicking away skincare products and prevent dynamic wrinkles. * 02:21 Chris's 11-year struggle with acne and discovering the link between diet and gut health. * 06:33 The shocking reveal: Chris's age is 61 (no Botox, no fillers). * 14:43 The Argireline peptide as a gentle, effective alternative to Botox. * 16:06 The power of micro-infusion stamping to stimulate collagen production and fade wrinkles. * 17:20 Retinols, Tretinoin, and the next big thing: Exosomes. * 20:29 How facial yoga and massage lifted Charlene's wrinkles after quitting Botox. * 25:39 Chris's simple daily routine: cleanse, treat, protect, hydrate. * 38:33 The direct link between stress, cortisol, and skin inflammation. * 43:59 Why silk pillowcases are a non-negotiable for skin and hair health. * 52:38 Why to use olive oil or castor oil for cleansing, but avoid coconut oil on acne-prone skin. * 1:04:47 The biggest skincare BS on social media (lemon juice and toothpaste). Chris's Work & Products: * YouTube Channel: Chris Gibson Live (1700+ videos on all things skincare): https://www.youtube.com/@ChrisGibsonLive [https://www.google.com/search?q=https://www.youtube.com/%40ChrisGibsonLive&authuser=1] * Clear Revolution Skincare [https://clearrevolutionskincare.com/]  * Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chrisgibsonfriends [https://www.google.com/search?q=https://www.instagram.com/chrisgibsonfriends&authuser=1] * Facebook: Chris Gibson Friends Fan Page [https://www.facebook.com/clearrevolutionskincare] 🌍 Website: https://charlenegisele.com [https://charlenegisele.com]  📸 Instagram: https://instagram.com/charlenegisele [https://instagram.com/charlenegisele]  💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/charl%C3%A8ne-gis%C3%A8le-bourliout/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/charl%C3%A8ne-gis%C3%A8le-bourliout/] What We Cover: Timestamps:Resources: 📲 Connect with Me:

Understand & Break the Addiction Cycle: Signs, Causes, Rehab & Recovery Strategies

In this deeply raw conversation, I sit down with Quinn Stanfield Bruce, former corporate executive turned humanness visionary, for the most vulnerable episode we've ever recorded. Quinn shares his decades-long battle with cocaine addiction. And I reveal my own work addiction that enabled my ex-husband's substance abuse. Quinn exposes the uncomfortable truth about enablement: staying with an addict isn't love, it's codependency. I share what it's like to mix drug cocktails at 3am because you're too afraid to call an ambulance. And together we unpack why workaholism is just as destructive as substance abuse—it's just socially acceptable. This isn't a conversation about recovery as a destination. It's about recognizing that any time you use something outside yourself to change how you feel—whether it's cocaine, work, or status—you're running from the same core wound: I am not enough. * The Core of Addiction: Why the decision to use drugs or alcohol is simply wanting to change how one feels, regardless of the substance. * The Escalation: How drug use went from early experimentation (weed) to a cocaine habit, which allowed for staying awake and creating maximum damage. * The Deadly Cocktail: The reality of co-addiction, using massive doses of sedatives like Valium to cope with stimulant use. * Enabling vs. Love: Why the only loving action for a partner of an addict in active addiction is to leave and shut the door. * Workaholism as an Addiction: The "insidious" parallel between drug use and work as a form of escapism and a void filler. * The Sneaky High: How sneaking into the office at the weekend provides an adrenaline kick and thrill similar to having an affair or taking drugs. * Self-Worth and Conditional Love: The root cause of high-performance addiction and finding worth in professional status rather than unconditional love. * The Path to Change: Being willing to change everything in life and what that first step looks like. Quinn doesn't sugarcoat recovery. He reveals that he'd rather have been dead than continue living as a functioning addict with house, car, marriage, kids, and job intact. And I share the painful realization that my work addiction fed his cocaine addiction in a toxic codependent dance. * 05:25 The brutal truth: addiction was never recreational, just a way to change how he felt. * 08:16 The breaking point: realizing the rest of his life would be spent routinely taking drugs to cope. * 09:39 The drug of choice: why cocaine was "amazing" compared to weed and alcohol. * 12:00 The cocktail: taking up to 110 milligrams of Valium in one night to sleep. * 16:27 The hard truth about leaving: why anything but walking away is enabling. * 19:25 The connection: how a partner's workaholism bred codependency and guilt. * 25:26 The amazing parallel: sneaking into the office felt like an affair and gave an adrenaline high. * 28:03 The real dishonesty: using work to alter a state and fulfill a void. * 31:28 Parenting and pride: learning to tell children you are proud of them just because. Quinn's Work: Humanness [https://wearehumanness.com/]: Quinn helps leaders and businesses rebuild cultures with empathy, creativity, and purpose. Show Sponsor: * CaptureBee.io [http://capturebee.io]: A done-for-you outreach service that books warm leads and gets you featured on leading podcasts. 🌍 Website: https://charlenegisele.com [https://charlenegisele.com]  📸 Instagram: https://instagram.com/charlenegisele [https://instagram.com/charlenegisele]  💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/charl%C3%A8ne-gis%C3%A8le-bourliout/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/charl%C3%A8ne-gis%C3%A8le-bourliout/] What we cover: Timestamps: Resources: 📲 Connect with Me:

Burnout, Work Addiction & Marriage: How to Navigate Stress at Home & Work

Burnout, Work Addiction & Marriage: How to Navigate Stress at Home & Work

The Hidden Epidemic: How Mold Toxicity Is Destroying Your Health with Dr. Jill Carnahan

In this critical functional medicine episode, I sit down with Dr. Jill Carnahan, MD, a medical detective, breast cancer survivor at 25, and leading expert on environmental toxicity. Dr. Jill reveals how conventional medicine keeps missing the root cause of chronic illness: the toxic load from our environment. She shares her shocking personal journey, explaining how her idyllic childhood exposed her to the very chemicals that triggered her cancer. Dr. Jill exposes the invisible epidemic of mold toxicity, explaining why up to 50% of U.S. homes may have mold and how the resulting mycotoxins, as small as a virus particle, are inhaled and suppress immune function. Learn why brain fog and fatigue are the number one and two symptoms of mold exposure , and how this toxicity is fueling the skyrocketing rates of cancer, autoimmunity, and dementia. Whether you're a professional struggling with fatigue, a new homeowner, or just seeking to detox, Dr. Jill provides free testing methods, home safety tips (including the 48-hour rule for water leaks ), and the non-negotiable three pillars for rebuilding your health: Clean Air, Clean Water, Clean Food. * Wounded Healer Journey: How breast cancer at 25 led Dr. Jill to functional medicine. * Toxicity Epidemic: 300,000 chemicals released annually, plus forever chemicals (PFAS) in nonstick pans. * Mold vs. Mycotoxins: Why the invisible toxins are more dangerous than visible mold. * Cognitive Crisis: Why brain fog and fatigue are the #1 and #2 symptoms of mold exposure. * Free Testing: Use a symptom timeline and the Visual Contrast Test (VCT) to check for biotoxin illness. * New Home Guide: Red flags, the 48-hour rule for water damage, and the best ERMI/QPCR dust testing. * Immune Resilience Crisis: How the 6-month immune suppression post-COVID reactivates dormant viruses like Epstein-Barr and Lyme disease. * Microplastic Dilemma: Why tap water is the safer choice than sun-exposed plastic bottles. * Detox Trifecta: The combination of glutathione, liver support, and binders that actually works. Dr. Jill doesn't just talk about environmental toxicity. She proves that with proper testing and targeted detoxification, people can recover from conditions that stumped 40 other doctors. * 01:49 Dr. Jill's story: breast cancer at 25 and the farm toxicity connection. * 07:53 Environmental toxicity 101: 300,000 chemicals and forever chemicals explained. * 13:35 The #1 and #2 symptoms of mold exposure you need to know. * 16:18 FREE testing methods: timeline analysis and visual contrast tests. * 20:44 The shocking truth: 1 in 2 homes may have mold exposure. * 21:12 Buying a new home: red flags, fixable problems, and what to test. * 34:09 The longevity crisis: why immune resilience matters more than biohacking. * 43:37 Microplastic dilemma: tap water vs. plastic bottles (the surprising answer). * 45:07 Detox protocols: glutathione, liver support, and binders that work. Dr. Jill's Book & Clinic: * Unexpected: Finding Resilience Through Functional Science, and Faith: Available on Amazon. * Dr. Jill Carnahan's website: https://jillcarnahan.com [https://jillcarnahan.com] * Dr. Jill's products and services: https://drjillhealth.com [https://drjillhealth.com] * Free Visual Contrast Testing: https://survivingmold.com [https://survivingmold.com] or https://freevctesting.com [https://freevctesting.com] Other Testing Resources: * ERMI/QPCR dust testing: Available through environmental testing labs. * Urinary mycotoxin testing: Multiple labs available (consult with functional medicine practitioner). 🌍 Website: https://charlenegisele.com [https://charlenegisele.com]  📸 Instagram: https://instagram.com/charlenegisele [https://instagram.com/charlenegisele]  💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/charlène-gisèle-bourliout/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/charl%C3%A8ne-gis%C3%A8le-bourliout/] What We Cover: Timestamps: Resources: 📲 Connect with Me: