Unlocked with Savannah Chrisley
Episode: Growing Up Too Fast (feat. Chloe Chrisley)
Date: February 24, 2026
Host: Savannah Chrisley
Guest: Chloe Chrisley
Episode Overview
This heartfelt episode of Unlocked with Savannah Chrisley centers on the theme of “growing up too fast,” featuring a candid and humorous conversation between Savannah and her younger sister, Chloe Chrisley. The sisters delve into Chloe’s experiences as a 13-year-old navigating adolescence, school life, and the complexities of having celebrity parents who've faced significant public and private turmoil. Listeners get a raw look at family dynamics, resilience, adoption, bullying, and finding lightness in difficult times.
Key Discussion Points & Insights
Chloe's Life as a 13-Year-Old in Today's World
- School Challenges: Chloe admits school isn't her favorite, struggles with certain subjects but is proud of her progress in math.
- "I'm passing math, so that's a shock. Minute 88." (Chloe, 01:20)
- Mean Kids & Bullying: She emphasizes that kids can be especially mean as they become teenagers, detailing a recent incident where a classmate hit her and how she stood up for herself.
- "I said, just so you know, this is one warning, but if you hit me one more time, you better watch out." (Chloe, 02:21)
Coping with National Tragedy as a Teen
- Impact of Charlie Kirk’s Assassination: Chloe discusses the confusion and discomfort of seeing peers joke about the event and feeling unsupported by teachers.
- "It's not a joke when someone dies." (Chloe, 04:12)
- "None of your teachers offered any help?" (Savannah, 04:44)
- "Our Studies teacher... actually, no, I changed my mind. We're not talking about him anymore." (Chloe, 05:00)
- Delayed School Response: Mental health support wasn’t offered until weeks later, highlighting gaps in systems to support kids during trauma. (05:39)
Family Dynamics & Growing Up Fast
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Parental Absence and Adoption
- Chloe shares how her parents’ absence made her mature faster, taking on more responsibility with Savannah and Grayson.
- She addresses questions about feeling different due to her adoption, stating it doesn’t make her feel different.
- "No, it doesn't make a difference... I just call them my parents." (Chloe, 07:49; 08:26)
- Response to others calling her dad her grandpa: "No, I was adopted... I just call them my parents." (Chloe, 08:11; 08:26)
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Sibling Bonds
- Chloe says Grayson is her favorite sibling and details their close relationship, especially during their parents' absence.
- "You and Grayson have always been, like, tight." (Savannah, 10:00)
- She shares stories of being each other's support systems through hard times.
- Chloe says Grayson is her favorite sibling and details their close relationship, especially during their parents' absence.
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Parents' Return & Emotional Dynamics
- Describes learning about her parents' pardon and return, feeling hesitant to celebrate due to past disappointments.
- "Last time I got my hopes up... then it didn’t happen." (Chloe, 12:01)
- Reunions were nice but didn’t evoke much outward emotion from Chloe, acknowledging her tendency not to cry but to use humor.
- Describes learning about her parents' pardon and return, feeling hesitant to celebrate due to past disappointments.
Identity, Appearance, and Respect
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Hair and Self-Image
- Responds to a question about her natural hair, noting her family encourages her to embrace it however she likes.
- "Y’all make me try to wear my hair down." (Chloe, 13:34)
- Savannah expresses envy at Chloe's curls.
- Responds to a question about her natural hair, noting her family encourages her to embrace it however she likes.
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Adopted but Always Family
- Chloe is clear that she only ever knew Savannah’s parents as her own and feels no different because of her adoption.
Discipline, Daily Life, and Aspirations
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Rules and Sibling Parenting
- Savannah was the stricter guardian during their parents’ absence, especially relating to health and respect.
- "I think you [Savannah]. Me probably." (responding to who she relies on most) (Chloe, 15:13)
- Chloe shares a funny disagreement over schoolwork and being accused of disrespect.
- Savannah was the stricter guardian during their parents’ absence, especially relating to health and respect.
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Future Plans
- Jokes about joining the military but ultimately just wants to find something she enjoys.
- "I'm serving myself." (Chloe, 24:54)
- Jokes about joining the military but ultimately just wants to find something she enjoys.
Lighthearted and Memorable Moments
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Favorite Things & Funny Stories
- Memories of baking together and Savannah’s obsession with sourdough bread stand out.
- Chloe's favorite sibling is Grayson but says she also bonds with Savannah.
- Chloe tells a humorous story about her grandmother dragging her to a casino.
- "She wakes up the next morning, starts dragging me to the casino." (Chloe, 20:32)
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Favorite Things About Savannah
- "I mean, you're nice. You buy me stuff. You take me places to hang out." (Chloe, 18:18)
Handling Bullying & Mental Health
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School Peer Reaction to Family Crisis
- Most kids were indifferent, but some teased her about her parents being in prison, which deeply hurt.
- Chloe and Grayson coped with humor, but Chloe admits it sometimes made her anxious and depressed.
- "Kids being mean... can change who you are as a kid." (Savannah, 28:34)
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Standing Up for Herself
- Chloe recounts standing her ground after a classmate made fun of her family, earning praise from her principal.
- "Don't you dare talk about my family one more time... watch and see what happens." (Chloe, 29:11)
- Chloe recounts standing her ground after a classmate made fun of her family, earning praise from her principal.
Lessons Learned and the Future
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Biggest Lessons from Savannah
- Respect and resilience: "I say respect. I feel like you’re a little more strict with respect." (Chloe, 21:32)
- Savannah’s goal was to show Chloe she can be strong, independent, and not need anyone to validate her.
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Growing Stronger Through Hardship
- Savannah and Chloe both reflect with pride on how they weathered family challenges, focusing on making the best of tough times.
- "Life is really hard right now... but I am so proud of them for still trying to live life and laughing." (Savannah, 27:36)
- Chloe’s attitude: "If the first part of your life is challenging, the second part is going to be amazing." (Savannah, 31:14)
- Savannah and Chloe both reflect with pride on how they weathered family challenges, focusing on making the best of tough times.
Notable Quotes and Memorable Moments
- "I'm mostly the party leader." (Chloe, 00:30) — Chloe humorously asserting her role in the family.
- "It's not a joke when someone dies." (Chloe, 04:12) — On peers making light of tragedy.
- "To you, it's not a big deal because your parents are home, but mine aren't." (Chloe, 06:46) — Describing how her family situation makes her feel different.
- "No, it doesn't make a difference [being adopted]." (Chloe, 07:49) — On her sense of family.
- "I just call them my parents." (Chloe, 08:32) — Rejecting outsider labels about her family.
- "You and Grayson have always been, like, tight." (Savannah, 10:00) — On sibling solidarity.
- "Last time I got my hopes up, then it didn’t happen." (Chloe, 12:04) — On emotional caution.
- "Y’all make me try to wear my hair down." (Chloe, 13:34) — Family support on self-image.
- "Kids make me mad. Yeah, I don’t like kids." (Chloe, 28:52) — On being bullied.
- "Don’t you dare talk about my family one more time. If I hear you...watch and see what happens." (Chloe, 29:11) — Standing up to bullies.
- "If the first part of your life is challenging, the second part is going to be amazing." (Savannah, 31:14) — Hopeful closing message.
Timestamps for Key Topics
- School & Teen Life: 00:43–01:32
- Bullying & Standing Up: 02:00–02:41; 29:03–29:31
- Processing Tragedy: 03:25–05:39
- Parental Absence & Adulthood: 06:21–07:10
- Adoption & Family Identity: 07:41–09:05
- Sibling Relationships: 09:33–10:15
- Parents’ Return: 11:00–12:51
- Self-Image (Hair): 13:04–13:44
- Rules & Discipline: 14:31–16:26
- Sibling Parenting: 22:06–23:45
- Lessons Learned: 21:32–22:44
- Coping with Bullying: 28:04–29:31
- Lighthearted Moments & Baking: 29:52–30:23
- Looking Forward (Life, Goals): 24:19–24:57; 31:14–31:40
Closing Sentiment
The episode concludes with mutual appreciation and love—Savannah affirming Chloe’s strength and both looking toward a “more amazing” second half of life:
- "If the first part of your life is challenging, the second part is going to be amazing." (Savannah, 31:14)
Chloe’s resilience, humor, and fiercely independent spirit shine throughout, offering listeners an authentic look at growing up Chrisley—and the life lessons therein.
