Chrisley Confessions 2.0 – “Mind Your Business”
PodcastOne • October 15, 2025
Todd & Julie Chrisley
Episode Overview
In this episode, Todd and Julie Chrisley make a candid return to the mic, diving into family dynamics, boundaries with social media critics, reflections on their parenting, and their ongoing commitment to justice reform after their release from federal prison. The couple openly addresses recent feedback about their docuseries, shares updates on children and friends, discusses the importance of accountability within correctional institutions, and emphasizes living life moving forward—not backward.
Key Discussion Points
1. Health Updates, Humor, and Domestic Life
[00:44 – 03:09]
- The episode opens with Todd poking fun at Julie's recent bout with illness and her noisy nighttime snoring—“I feel like a train is coming through my window” (Todd, 02:11).
- Julie mentions that a recent flu shot had her feeling unwell, and Todd jokes about flu shots in prison being ancient.
- Their trademark playful banter is evident:
- “You have more illnesses and more symptoms than Sherry Salisbury has excuses for her behavior in Pensacola.” (Todd, 01:19)
- Both laugh about Julie’s nighttime coughs and Todd's supposed sleep deprivation.
2. Responding to Criticism & Social Media
[03:09 – 08:49]
- Todd and Julie discuss the aftermath of their documentary release, proud of its No. 1 status, but annoyed by online critiques of their parenting.
- Todd’s strong stance:
- “I don’t need to do anything other than what I choose to do for my child. You need to mind your business.” (Todd, 04:16)
- They defend their children, Chase and Savannah, asserting that viewers only see a fraction of reality.
- On Savannah’s honesty in the documentary:
- “Savannah did not lie one time on the show. Chase has acknowledged that... She was justified in the way that she feels.” (Todd, 05:48)
- Both address that the show was filmed before their return home and pardon, highlighting the unseen struggles Savannah faced.
3. Parenting Styles & Shifting Family Roles
[08:49 – 12:07]
- Todd describes his approach as “tough love,” while Julie calls hers “softer”—they both agree balance is key.
- Julie notes she's still deeply in “mom mode” with their youngest, Chloe:
- “Chloe is 13. Almost 13.” (Julie, 11:44)
- Todd shares a sense of shift toward more self-care and a willingness to let grown children live their lives:
- “I’m not giving my next 20 years to my grown children for them to go out here and screw up and do things they shouldn’t be doing. I’m not doing that.” (Todd, 10:05)
- Julie supports this change, saying it’s healthy for them both to focus on personal growth.
4. Family Updates & Personal Stories
[16:26 – 21:43]
- The Chrisleys share logistical details of their lives (driving separately to the studio, playful parking lot marital stories).
- Tomorrow, Todd will help walk his friend Melvin Williams out of Miami prison—a fulfillment of a promise:
- “My commitment to him was, Melvin, if I get home first, I will not leave you behind. I will get you home.” (Todd, 26:01)
- This segues into conversation about the deep importance of honoring friendships and support networks formed during incarceration.
5. Justice Reform: Prison Release Advocacy
[27:21 – 33:08]
- Todd details his advocacy work: helping to get sentences recalculated for hundreds of prisoners through connections with new Bureau of Prisons leadership.
- He shares a touching letter from the family of a young man whose sentence was shortened:
- “I got a message from her saying, ‘Oh my God, my son’s date changed. Thank you so much.’ I said, ‘well, it wasn’t me. It was God, I’m just a worker bee.’” (Todd, 32:36)
- Todd emphasizes humility and doing the work for those impacted, not for public accolades.
6. Accountability in the Bureau of Prisons
[41:36 – 48:26]
- Todd does not hold back, exposing abusive or negligent prison staff by name, criticizing both physical abuses and the lack of accountability.
- He calls attention to Officer Lua in Miami, accused of assaulting inmates, and demands administrative action:
- “Lua the loser, you put your hands on one more inmate… You have now been reported… you are being reported to OIA, Beth Reese…” (Todd, 42:23)
- Todd links these efforts to personal responsibility and moral obligation:
- “Every time I get a report of a staff member putting their hands on an individual… I’m going to report you. The reason I say this today… is for accountability. Because that’s what the Bureau of Prisons has lacked forever.” (Todd, 46:30)
7. Looking Forward: Advocacy and Future Projects
[36:49 – 41:36; 49:05 – End]
- Todd is planning state prison tours in Texas as part of wider advocacy for humane corrections policies.
- He acknowledges that while much of their initial focus was on incarcerated men, he’s now pushing for similar efforts for women:
- “Now we’re going to be working on a lady that you were there in prison with under the elderly Act to try to get her home.” (Todd, 40:23)
- Julie reaffirms that every day or week someone gets home early is life-changing:
- “When you’re in there, every single day matters.” (Julie, 41:17)
- Both express gratitude at being able to bring their experience to bear for others.
Notable Quotes & Moments
On boundaries and parenting:
- “You need to mind your business. You… What your opinion is of that show is exactly that. Your opinion.” (Todd, 04:16)
- “I believe in tough love, which is not something that you adhere to. That’s not the way you parent.” (Todd, 05:08)
- “My parenting is softer… and I think that’s okay. It’s a balance.” (Julie, 05:29)
On their children and perspective:
- “Savannah did not lie one time on the show… she was justified in the way she feels.” (Todd, 05:48)
- “What people need to understand is… There was ten times that [Savannah] was dealing with that you didn’t see.” (Julie, 06:50)
On self-care and growth:
- “I’m not giving my next 20 years to my grown children…” (Todd, 10:05)
- “[You’re] more focused on yourself at this point, and you’ve never been that way. Which I think is great…” (Julie, 10:25)
On justice advocacy:
- “You bring those 28 months back with every person you send home.” (Todd, 40:44)
- “Bringing somebody home a week earlier than what they thought they were going home or a month earlier is huge.” (Julie, 41:16)
- “I will say that this Regional Director… has been amazing. When he says he’s going to do something, he has done it.” (Todd, 47:22)
Memorable humor:
- “I feel like a train is coming through my window. Todd, with this snore.” (Todd, 02:11)
- “I held the door open for you.” – “But you hollered at me…” (Todd and Julie, 17:45)
Timestamps of Key Segments
- 00:44 – 03:09: Health jokes, marital banter, and returning to daily routines
- 03:09 – 08:49: Social media critiques, parenting philosophy, family dynamics
- 16:26 – 21:43: Parking lot story, life logistics, prepping for Melvin Williams’s release
- 27:21 – 33:08: Detailed advocacy stories, recalculating sentences, impact letters
- 41:36 – 48:26: Calling out abusive prison staff, demanding institutional accountability
- 36:49 – 41:36; 49:05 – End: Advocacy plans, progress updates, wrap-up gratitude
Conclusion
This episode delivers the candid, combative, and compassionate Chrisley voice fans love, blending sharp humor, personal growth, and a striking commitment to justice. The couple’s ongoing evolution—from reality TV parents to justice advocates—takes center stage, as Todd and Julie urge listeners to focus on their own families, honor every hard-won day, and keep looking forward with faith and determination.
“From our heart and home to yours—good luck and God bless.” (Julie, 49:28)