The Southern Tea

Episode: The Debilitated State of Fever and Fake Accounts
Host: Lindsie Chrisley
Date: January 14, 2026

Overview

In this candid and often humorous episode, Lindsie Chrisley welcomes co-host Kristen to spill the tea on a wild start to the new year. Lindsie recounts her post-Mexico descent into illness, hurdles with the healthcare system, a stressful pharmacy encounter tied to her ex, and a mysterious social media catfishing incident using her face—all while navigating the chaos of day-to-day southern life, family traditions, nostalgia over Barbie dolls, allergy scares, personal finance dilemmas, and the merits of naps and Do Not Disturb. The episode offers a relatable and engaging blend of personal storytelling, commentary on digital culture, and nostalgic tangents, with the warmth and self-deprecating humor fans expect.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Post-Vacation Illness Ordeal

Lindsie excitedly shares how she kicked off her year with a last-minute trip to Mexico, only for everything to unravel upon returning (00:50–03:57).
- TSA Drama: Was “shoved” by a TSA agent at the airport—handled it with southern grace (“Don’t put your hands on me, you know what I mean?” 02:36).
- Taco Mac Tradition: Insisted on Taco Mac upon return; noticed David’s cough, foreshadowing illness (03:00).
Descent into Illness:
- Both she and David fall ill, derailing her plans for work trips and meetings (03:56–04:49).
- Medical Maze:
  - Telehealth visits were pointless; insurance networks didn’t cooperate; ended up at urgent care twice.
  - Diagnosed with a UTI, kidney infection, and COVID while David had COVID and bronchitis (05:09–06:29).
- Frustrations with Insurance: "I need the bone with insurance" (04:12).
Symptoms & Meds: Extreme fever swings, constant bathroom trips, and a regimen including steroids and antibiotics (07:27–08:16).
- “Last night I counted, I was up 10 times.” (07:34)

2. Pharmacy & Identity Mayhem

Prescription Mix-up:
- Pharmacy placed her medication under her old married name (Chrisley vs. Campbell) due to overlap with her son’s records—frustrating and absurd (09:46–11:02).
- “I have no idea how y’all filled that under my married last name. And quite frankly, I didn’t know I needed to tell you I divorced five years ago.” (10:50)

3. Fake Social Media Account Scandal

Catfishing Incident:
- Friends alert her to a TikTok/Instagram drama involving “Jen Smith 501”—a fake account that stole her photo and began trolling other creators (14:04–19:25).
- The troll targeted influencer Allison Kuch with mean-spirited comments about her nose, using Lindsie’s face.
- Lindsie contacted Allison to clarify:
  - “Hey, I’m so sorry about what happened here, but that’s my face, and that is not my account.” (18:50)
  - “Who am I to say something about someone’s nose when I had mine [done]?” (19:00)
- The account also trolled on Lindsie’s own Instagram, leaving nasty comments about teeth—a sensitive topic in her family.
- Lindsie’s take: This is a cautionary tale about the risks of misinformation and the increasing realism of AI-driven impersonation (21:56–22:07).
  - “With AI… how real it can make something look. It makes people think the people are saying that in the videos.” (21:56)
- Urges followers to always check for verified profiles and do due diligence before leaping to judgment. (22:38)

4. Digital Life & Platform Responsibility

Importance of verification on public accounts to prevent misrepresentation.
Responsibility of creators to avoid spreading misinformation, especially regarding identity or intent (23:34–25:30):
- “There is responsibility that comes with that platform to make sure we aren’t spreading misinformation or anything like that to the best of our ability.” (21:38)

5. The Realities of Public Attention

Lindsie shares how DMs for public figures can contain everything from scams to bizarre offers and cruel insults—she ignores almost all negative commentary (24:08–25:30).
- “People are going to have opinions about whatever they want to have opinions about. I can’t change that.” (24:59)
- Critiques the “eye for an eye” cycle in online feuds:
  - “If someone’s attacking your physical appearance and then you attack theirs, it’s like… now playing in the same league.” (25:32)

6. Home Ownership & Finance Chronicles

Mortgage Woes:
- Lindsie receives a refinance offer. Reflects on the outrageous 7.25% rate on her current home vs. previous sub-3% rates (29:49–31:21).
  - “I need a spreadsheet. All I know is I am currently not comfortable with seven.” (32:15)
- Lindsie jokes about writing to the government for lower COVID-era interest rates since she literally has COVID (“If I could have projected I was going to be paying 7% interest and [have] COVID, I would have just bought this house [sooner].” 34:29)
- Discusses the dilemma of waiting or refinancing—sounds off about being “a stingy little bitch” wanting to time interest rates (32:33).
Favorite Hypothetical:
- Picks between a new house, $7,500/month, 800 credit, $200K salary, retirement, or $300K cash. Both make strategic, practical choices (36:06–38:09).

7. Nostalgia Hour: Barbie, Girl Scouts, and 90s Childhood

Massive Barbie love—reminiscences about collecting Christmas Barbies, furniture sets, and Spice Girls dolls (“I wish truly that we could go back to there.” 50:16)
Shares excitement about Mattel’s new autistic Barbie and the growing inclusivity of children’s toys. Details design elements to support neurodiversity (55:19–58:43).
- “I think I’m gonna go and buy the Barbie.” (58:05)
Discussion on the importance of inclusion and how social media can challenge or hinder social integration (59:20–61:58).

8. Allergy Drama & Anaphylaxis Scare

Bizarre Allergy:
- Recalls previous allergy to Arm & Hammer toothpaste, triggered by baking soda (sodium bicarbonate).
- David unknowingly gives her Alka Seltzer, causing a severe reaction: “I really was. I thought I saw the last day of my life. It was like minutes that felt like hours.” (67:03)
- Kristen relates her own ambulance horror stories—neighborhood embarrassment and all (68:30–69:40).
- Lindsie jokes about implicating David via text if she dies (“If I’m going out, I’m implicating you.” 70:02)

9. Girl Scout Cookies & Food Tangents

Lindsie says she always buys cookies out of “peer pressure,” especially Thin Mints, though allergies now disrupt her traditions (71:22–72:24).
Reads hilarious Outback Steakhouse review where a woman vents that her “fat husband” ate the Bloomin’ Onion she thought was missing (73:41).
Discusses restaurant review culture—Lindsie never leaves them, even though she appreciates reading them (74:03–74:58).

10. Lifestyle, Adulting, and DND Bliss

Both value setting boundaries with Do Not Disturb: “The glory spot of DND is when you don’t even have to put it on because you’re just not picking up your phone.” (44:58)
Lament over lack of midday napping—ideal human rest patterns vs. real life (41:37–42:22).

11. True Crime & Documentary Recommendations

Recommends Hulu documentaries “Apartment 603” and “Trophy Wife: Safari Murder”—asks listeners for reviews (76:55–78:09).
- Shares wild detail: “He essentially tries to chop off his thumb…” in an insurance scam (78:34).
- Jokes with David: “Would you let me chop off one of your fingers for $30,000 a month?” (79:04)

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

On TSA:
“Don’t put your hands on me, you know what I mean?” (02:36, Lindsie)
On Medical Frustration:
“I am a functioning, non-functioning human being right now.” (00:18, Lindsie)
On Catfishing Incident:
“That’s my face, and that is not my account.” (18:50, Lindsie)
On Platform Responsibility:
“There is responsibility that comes with that platform to make sure we aren’t spreading misinformation.” (21:38, Lindsie)
On Pharmacy Mix-Ups:
“I didn’t know I needed to tell you I divorced five years ago.” (10:50, Lindsie)
On AI Misinformation:
“With AI… it makes people think the people are saying that in the videos.” (21:56, Lindsie)
On Barbie Inclusion:
“I think I’m gonna go and buy the Barbie.” (58:05, Lindsie)
On Anaphylaxis Scare:
“If I’m going out, I’m implicating you.” (70:02, Lindsie)
On Peer Pressure & Cookies:
“If I see you at Walmart... I will at least buy a box of cookies from you. And when I say a box, 10.” (71:51, Lindsie)
On DND:
“The glory spot of DND is when you don’t even have to put the DND on because you become so comfortable with not picking up your phone.” (44:58, Lindsie)
On Chopping Off Thumbs for Insurance:
“Would you let me chop off one of your fingers for $30,000 a month?” (79:04, Lindsie)

Important Timestamps

00:50–03:57: Return from Mexico and start of illness saga
09:46–11:02: Pharmacy/identity mix-up story
14:04–25:30: Fake “Jen Smith 501” account and social media identity responsibility
29:49–36:03: Home refinance and mortgage interest rate discussion
55:19–58:43: Autistic Barbie and inclusivity in toys
66:17–70:02: Alka Seltzer allergy/anaphylactic scare and hilarious 911 anecdotes
76:55–78:09: True crime docuseries recommendations
79:04: Thumb-chopping insurance scam story

Episode Tone

Warm, unfiltered, candid, and conversational
Relatable humor, strong southern flavor
Jokes about medical disasters and adulting woes are delivered with self-awareness and wit

For Listeners

Even if you haven’t heard the episode, this summary captures the whirlwind of mishaps and introspection that mark Lindsie’s chaotic entry to 2026—from sickbed to social media drama, financial finagling, nostalgia for 90s Barbies, and the value of boundaries in a noise-filled world.

The Southern Tea

Episode: The Debilitated State of Fever and Fake Accounts
Host: Lindsie Chrisley
Date: January 14, 2026

Overview

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Post-Vacation Illness Ordeal

Lindsie excitedly shares how she kicked off her year with a last-minute trip to Mexico, only for everything to unravel upon returning (00:50–03:57).
- TSA Drama: Was “shoved” by a TSA agent at the airport—handled it with southern grace (“Don’t put your hands on me, you know what I mean?” 02:36).
- Taco Mac Tradition: Insisted on Taco Mac upon return; noticed David’s cough, foreshadowing illness (03:00).
Descent into Illness:
- Both she and David fall ill, derailing her plans for work trips and meetings (03:56–04:49).
- Medical Maze:
  - Telehealth visits were pointless; insurance networks didn’t cooperate; ended up at urgent care twice.
  - Diagnosed with a UTI, kidney infection, and COVID while David had COVID and bronchitis (05:09–06:29).
- Frustrations with Insurance: "I need the bone with insurance" (04:12).
Symptoms & Meds: Extreme fever swings, constant bathroom trips, and a regimen including steroids and antibiotics (07:27–08:16).
- “Last night I counted, I was up 10 times.” (07:34)

2. Pharmacy & Identity Mayhem

Prescription Mix-up:
- Pharmacy placed her medication under her old married name (Chrisley vs. Campbell) due to overlap with her son’s records—frustrating and absurd (09:46–11:02).
- “I have no idea how y’all filled that under my married last name. And quite frankly, I didn’t know I needed to tell you I divorced five years ago.” (10:50)

3. Fake Social Media Account Scandal

Catfishing Incident:
- Friends alert her to a TikTok/Instagram drama involving “Jen Smith 501”—a fake account that stole her photo and began trolling other creators (14:04–19:25).
- The troll targeted influencer Allison Kuch with mean-spirited comments about her nose, using Lindsie’s face.
- Lindsie contacted Allison to clarify:
  - “Hey, I’m so sorry about what happened here, but that’s my face, and that is not my account.” (18:50)
  - “Who am I to say something about someone’s nose when I had mine [done]?” (19:00)
- The account also trolled on Lindsie’s own Instagram, leaving nasty comments about teeth—a sensitive topic in her family.
- Lindsie’s take: This is a cautionary tale about the risks of misinformation and the increasing realism of AI-driven impersonation (21:56–22:07).
  - “With AI… how real it can make something look. It makes people think the people are saying that in the videos.” (21:56)
- Urges followers to always check for verified profiles and do due diligence before leaping to judgment. (22:38)

4. Digital Life & Platform Responsibility

Importance of verification on public accounts to prevent misrepresentation.
Responsibility of creators to avoid spreading misinformation, especially regarding identity or intent (23:34–25:30):
- “There is responsibility that comes with that platform to make sure we aren’t spreading misinformation or anything like that to the best of our ability.” (21:38)

5. The Realities of Public Attention

Lindsie shares how DMs for public figures can contain everything from scams to bizarre offers and cruel insults—she ignores almost all negative commentary (24:08–25:30).
- “People are going to have opinions about whatever they want to have opinions about. I can’t change that.” (24:59)
- Critiques the “eye for an eye” cycle in online feuds:
  - “If someone’s attacking your physical appearance and then you attack theirs, it’s like… now playing in the same league.” (25:32)

6. Home Ownership & Finance Chronicles

Mortgage Woes:
- Lindsie receives a refinance offer. Reflects on the outrageous 7.25% rate on her current home vs. previous sub-3% rates (29:49–31:21).
  - “I need a spreadsheet. All I know is I am currently not comfortable with seven.” (32:15)
- Lindsie jokes about writing to the government for lower COVID-era interest rates since she literally has COVID (“If I could have projected I was going to be paying 7% interest and [have] COVID, I would have just bought this house [sooner].” 34:29)
- Discusses the dilemma of waiting or refinancing—sounds off about being “a stingy little bitch” wanting to time interest rates (32:33).
Favorite Hypothetical:
- Picks between a new house, $7,500/month, 800 credit, $200K salary, retirement, or $300K cash. Both make strategic, practical choices (36:06–38:09).

7. Nostalgia Hour: Barbie, Girl Scouts, and 90s Childhood

Massive Barbie love—reminiscences about collecting Christmas Barbies, furniture sets, and Spice Girls dolls (“I wish truly that we could go back to there.” 50:16)
Shares excitement about Mattel’s new autistic Barbie and the growing inclusivity of children’s toys. Details design elements to support neurodiversity (55:19–58:43).
- “I think I’m gonna go and buy the Barbie.” (58:05)
Discussion on the importance of inclusion and how social media can challenge or hinder social integration (59:20–61:58).

8. Allergy Drama & Anaphylaxis Scare

Bizarre Allergy:
- Recalls previous allergy to Arm & Hammer toothpaste, triggered by baking soda (sodium bicarbonate).
- David unknowingly gives her Alka Seltzer, causing a severe reaction: “I really was. I thought I saw the last day of my life. It was like minutes that felt like hours.” (67:03)
- Kristen relates her own ambulance horror stories—neighborhood embarrassment and all (68:30–69:40).
- Lindsie jokes about implicating David via text if she dies (“If I’m going out, I’m implicating you.” 70:02)

9. Girl Scout Cookies & Food Tangents

Lindsie says she always buys cookies out of “peer pressure,” especially Thin Mints, though allergies now disrupt her traditions (71:22–72:24).
Reads hilarious Outback Steakhouse review where a woman vents that her “fat husband” ate the Bloomin’ Onion she thought was missing (73:41).
Discusses restaurant review culture—Lindsie never leaves them, even though she appreciates reading them (74:03–74:58).

10. Lifestyle, Adulting, and DND Bliss

Both value setting boundaries with Do Not Disturb: “The glory spot of DND is when you don’t even have to put it on because you’re just not picking up your phone.” (44:58)
Lament over lack of midday napping—ideal human rest patterns vs. real life (41:37–42:22).

11. True Crime & Documentary Recommendations

Recommends Hulu documentaries “Apartment 603” and “Trophy Wife: Safari Murder”—asks listeners for reviews (76:55–78:09).
- Shares wild detail: “He essentially tries to chop off his thumb…” in an insurance scam (78:34).
- Jokes with David: “Would you let me chop off one of your fingers for $30,000 a month?” (79:04)

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

On TSA:
“Don’t put your hands on me, you know what I mean?” (02:36, Lindsie)
On Medical Frustration:
“I am a functioning, non-functioning human being right now.” (00:18, Lindsie)
On Catfishing Incident:
“That’s my face, and that is not my account.” (18:50, Lindsie)
On Platform Responsibility:
“There is responsibility that comes with that platform to make sure we aren’t spreading misinformation.” (21:38, Lindsie)
On Pharmacy Mix-Ups:
“I didn’t know I needed to tell you I divorced five years ago.” (10:50, Lindsie)
On AI Misinformation:
“With AI… it makes people think the people are saying that in the videos.” (21:56, Lindsie)
On Barbie Inclusion:
“I think I’m gonna go and buy the Barbie.” (58:05, Lindsie)
On Anaphylaxis Scare:
“If I’m going out, I’m implicating you.” (70:02, Lindsie)
On Peer Pressure & Cookies:
“If I see you at Walmart... I will at least buy a box of cookies from you. And when I say a box, 10.” (71:51, Lindsie)
On DND:
“The glory spot of DND is when you don’t even have to put the DND on because you become so comfortable with not picking up your phone.” (44:58, Lindsie)
On Chopping Off Thumbs for Insurance:
“Would you let me chop off one of your fingers for $30,000 a month?” (79:04, Lindsie)

Important Timestamps

00:50–03:57: Return from Mexico and start of illness saga
09:46–11:02: Pharmacy/identity mix-up story
14:04–25:30: Fake “Jen Smith 501” account and social media identity responsibility
29:49–36:03: Home refinance and mortgage interest rate discussion
55:19–58:43: Autistic Barbie and inclusivity in toys
66:17–70:02: Alka Seltzer allergy/anaphylactic scare and hilarious 911 anecdotes
76:55–78:09: True crime docuseries recommendations
79:04: Thumb-chopping insurance scam story

Episode Tone

Warm, unfiltered, candid, and conversational
Relatable humor, strong southern flavor
Jokes about medical disasters and adulting woes are delivered with self-awareness and wit

The Debilitated State of Fever and Fake Accounts

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Summary

The Southern Tea

Overview

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Post-Vacation Illness Ordeal

2. Pharmacy & Identity Mayhem

3. Fake Social Media Account Scandal

4. Digital Life & Platform Responsibility

5. The Realities of Public Attention

6. Home Ownership & Finance Chronicles

7. Nostalgia Hour: Barbie, Girl Scouts, and 90s Childhood

8. Allergy Drama & Anaphylaxis Scare

9. Girl Scout Cookies & Food Tangents

10. Lifestyle, Adulting, and DND Bliss

11. True Crime & Documentary Recommendations

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

Important Timestamps

Episode Tone

For Listeners

Summary

The Southern Tea

Overview

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Post-Vacation Illness Ordeal

2. Pharmacy & Identity Mayhem

3. Fake Social Media Account Scandal

4. Digital Life & Platform Responsibility

5. The Realities of Public Attention

6. Home Ownership & Finance Chronicles

7. Nostalgia Hour: Barbie, Girl Scouts, and 90s Childhood

8. Allergy Drama & Anaphylaxis Scare

9. Girl Scout Cookies & Food Tangents

10. Lifestyle, Adulting, and DND Bliss

11. True Crime & Documentary Recommendations

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

Important Timestamps

Episode Tone

For Listeners