Chrisley Confessions 2.0

Episode: Confessions of a Married Couple
Date: November 12, 2025
Hosts: Todd & Julie Chrisley
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Episode Overview

In this candid, laughter-filled episode, Todd and Julie Chrisley sit down together for “Confessions of a Married Couple”, rekindling their signature Chrisley chemistry and diving deep into honest discussions about marriage, family, aging, life challenges, and the evolving nature of their relationship after years of high-profile ups and downs. They field each other’s questions, reflect on their toughest trials, and explore trending relationship topics—like “gray divorce”—all while keeping things light, real, and occasionally irreverent.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Returning to the Podcast Together

• The couple returns to the mic after Julie missed a few episodes due to illness, setting a playful and intimate tone.
  • Todd jokes: “Hadn't seen you since we woke up.” (00:48)
  • Julie teases: “People don't want to hear [about being married to you].” (01:25)

2. Family Favorites: In-Laws and Grandkids

• Todd quizzes Julie with questions he’d previously asked his own mother, beginning with favorite children and grandchildren.
  • Julie’s take: “She views me as a daughter more so than a daughter in law.” (02:08)
  • On favorite grandkids: Julie guesses Kyle or Savannah; Todd reveals his mom picked Savannah because she talks to her the most. (02:41)

3. Aging and Physical Changes

• The two discuss the realities of aging—Julie, at 52, reflects on her physical changes (notably her under eyes) and striving to “hold on to some youth.” (03:31)

4. Hardest Life Challenges (03:50)

• Julie’s list: “The trial, going to prison, being separated from you, from my kids, and breast cancer.” (03:50)
  • She notes the prison separation felt harder than her cancer battle, attributing her younger age and determination during her fight with cancer as giving her resilience.
  • Todd shares: For him, Julie’s breast cancer was the hardest: “With the breast cancer, I always had the fear of death.” (05:09)

5. Accomplishments: Marriage, Kids, Career

• Julie identifies her greatest accomplishments as her marriage, her children, and her career in real estate. (06:42)
• Both affirm the value of sticking together through difficulties.

6. Favorites Among Their Own Children (07:39)

• Julie flatly refuses to pick a favorite child, though she admits: “There are days that I like them differently …but I don’t have one that I would say is my favorite.” (07:52)
• Grayson and Chloe come up as “favorites” from the kids’ perspective, but Julie insists she loves them all equally, “I like them differently on certain days when they get on my nerves or they do something stupid.” (08:58)
• Todd is called out for being a rotating “cheerleader” who focuses on whichever kid needs him most at a given time. (09:13–09:59)

7. Aging Together as a Couple

• Todd prompts a discussion about how their dreams and perspectives have shifted (or not) as they’ve grown older together.
  • Julie feels their core dreams are “still a lot the same.” (14:44)
  • Discussion of aging not only physically but emotionally and psychologically in the relationship: Julie feels they both are “aging appropriately” and have realistic, open mindsets. (15:25–17:10)

8. Navigating Family and Parental Aging (19:12)

• Both reflect on caring for aging parents, with Julie noting the impact of being separated for 28 months due to prison: “I saw a shift… it is something you definitely think about.” (19:12–20:21)
  • Todd: “Nobody’s gonna ever take care of my mom other than me.” (20:19)

9. “Gray Divorce” and Relationship Trends (20:28)

• Julie introduces the topic of “gray divorce” (divorce after age 50). Statistics:
  • “Since 1990, divorces for people over the age of 50 have doubled…tripled for people over 65.” (21:04)
  • 1990: 8% of divorces were over 50; today, 40%. (21:29)
  • Julie finds it “crazy” and notes often, men are the initiators.
• Humorous exchange:
  • Todd: “What does a 70-year-old do other than packing bubble gum?” (22:28)
  • Julie laughs off the reasons behind late-in-life divorce, referencing studies and personal anecdotes.

10. Children’s Perspectives on Parents and Remarriage (30:12)

• They discuss how their adult children would feel if either parent remarried after death or divorce.
  • The Chrisley kids approve of Todd finding someone else, but not Julie—revealing a double standard.
  • Julie affirms: “You’re not a person to be by yourself… you’re a companion, a relationship kind of person.” (32:02)

11. Honest Talk on Age, Remarriage, and Preferences

• Julie is frank about the realities of dating at 52: “A 52-year-old, a 55-year-old, a 60-year-old…they don’t want a 52-year-old.… It’s just the reality of life.” (32:21)
• Todd jokes: “It would depend on how much money she has.” (33:12)

12. Dreams for the Next Decade (34:05)

• Julie wants to focus on health, enjoying life, and traveling: “I want us to be able to do what we want to do.” (34:16)
• Todd admits he only became interested in travel after being unable to do it—ready to make the compromise for Julie.

13. Social Dynamics and Personality Differences

• Julie wants Todd to be less antisocial, wishing he’d accept more dinner invitations and be more present in social life.
  • Todd: “Let’s just love each other via text and on the phone and we’ll see each other when we see each other…” (41:32)
  • They discuss their friendships and dinner plans, giving real-life examples.

14. Needs and Affirmations in Marriage

• Julie asks Todd to be less absorbed in his phone and more present, especially during meals or outings. (45:00)
  • Julie: “Sometimes… you could be a little more present.” (45:14)
  • Todd blames prison for the habit; Julie credits prison for helping her disconnect.

15. Vitality of Communication & Honesty

• Both stress that constant communication, openness, and being vulnerable have kept their marriage strong:
  • Julie: “What continues to make it a success is that we are open, we are honest, we are vulnerable. Nobody’s marriage is perfect...” (49:47)
• They each rate each other highly as partners, sharing gratitude for one another.

16. Listener Impact: A Message from a Former Inmate (53:20)

• Todd shares a moving DM from a listener (Ian), now a prison chaplain, expressing how much Todd’s advocacy and honesty about prison has meant to him and his peers.
  • “Every week I tune in to Chrisley Confessions 2.0 and can relate profoundly to many of your experiences…Men are free today because you…” (54:16, 55:10)

17. Political Divides and Empathy

• Todd and Julie talk about being cast as political symbols due to their Trump pardon, yet stress they don’t define themselves by politics—valuing kindness and empathy above party lines.

  • “We should not be defined by color [party]. We need to be defined by what’s in our heart…” (64:14)

• Julie: “You can’t know how someone feels if you’ve never walked in their shoes, but you can still empathize with them.” (59:59)

18. Honest Reflections on American Life and Values

• The episode closes with appeals for unity and compassion, particularly as the holidays approach.
  • Todd: “We shouldn’t feast while there’s famine next door…We as a people can do better. Red, blue, or purple, we need to be defined by what’s in our heart and what we know to be right…” (64:09, 64:14)

Memorable Quotes & Moments

• Julie, on navigating life’s hardest moments:
  “The trial, going to prison, being separated from you, from my kids, and breast cancer.” (03:50)

• Todd, on his greatest fear:
  “With the breast cancer, I always had the fear of death. And so I could not even fathom the idea of not having you every day.” (05:09)

• Julie, on the reality of aging:
  “I know I’m aging. ... My biggest thing? These under eyes.” (03:25)

• Julie, refusing to pick a favorite child:
  “There are days that I like them differently… but I don’t have one that I would say is my favorite.” (07:52)

• On gray divorce:
  “Today, 40% [of divorces] are with people over 50.” (21:29)
  “It was more that the men initiated the divorce than women.” (22:38)

• Todd, with a trademark joke:
  “What does a 70-year-old do other than packing bubble gum? … It’s not like he’s blowing nobody’s back out at 70.” (22:28)

• Julie, on their future:
  “I want us to enjoy life… I want us to be hopefully, I hope and pray that our health stays good, that we are able to travel, to enjoy…” (34:16)

• Todd, on compassion:
  “We don’t need to be defined by color. We need to be defined by what’s in our heart and what we know to be… right.” (64:14)

Notable Timestamps

• Family Favorites Game: 01:39–03:10
• Life’s Greatest Hardships: 03:50–05:56
• Marriage & Accomplishments: 06:42–07:13
• Favorite Child Debates: 07:39–09:59
• Gray Divorce Discussion: 20:28–29:15
• Remarriage and Double Standards: 30:12–33:49
• Dreams for the Future: 34:05–35:32
• Personality Differences & Social Habits: 40:37–43:53
• Listener DM Impact Segment: 53:20–56:02
• Political Reflection & Empathy: 57:56–64:14

Tone & Style

This episode is rich in banter, honesty, and “Southern Realness.” Both Todd and Julie weave humor into even serious subjects, make light of each other’s quirks, and aren’t afraid to get deep—whether discussing trauma, forgiveness, or the little irritations of married life.

Summary

For fans and newcomers alike, “Confessions of a Married Couple” delivers the signature Chrisley blend of cheeky humor, vulnerability, and real-life wisdom. The episode covers the ups and downs of marriage and aging, explores tough topics like illness, prison, and “gray divorce,” and ends with a plea for empathy and kindness—regardless of political view. If you miss the Chrisleys' authenticity and laughter, this episode is their confessional wide open.