Podcast Summary: "Home For The Holidays"

Unlocked with Savannah Chrisley
Guest: Julie Chrisley
Release Date: December 9, 2025

Main Theme & Purpose

This heartfelt episode welcomes back fan-favorite Julie Chrisley, Savannah’s mom, for a candid family conversation about life changes, the upcoming holidays, and the ever-evolving dynamics of womanhood and motherhood. The duo navigates everything from small family anecdotes and coping after difficult seasons to deep-dives on relationships, women’s empowerment, safety, and starting new businesses. With a blend of humor and honest vulnerability, Savannah and Julie explore what it means to move forward as individuals and as a family.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Family Catch-Up & Humor

[00:00 - 02:17]

• Savannah and Julie kick off with light banter about family quirks and Chloe’s unique personality. Savannah floats the idea of a mother-daughter cooking podcast, mixing "bougie" (fancy) and not-so-bougie dishes.
• Chloe, their younger family member, is spotlighted for her humor and resolve to never miss a day of school.
• "She goes to school with joy in her heart every day. Doesn’t matter if she’s doing good or not." – Julie [01:20]

2. Julie’s Transition Home After Prison

[02:24 - 05:47]

• Julie reflects on being home for nearly six months post-incarceration, admitting the adjustment is ongoing.
• Invisible habits and lasting changes, like folding her clothes neatly before showering and always wearing “prison slides,” are discussed with a mix of humor and honesty.
• "I will never be the same person that I was before…I feel like it’s taken me this six-month period…" – Julie [02:37]
• "Why live in a world of these prison slides when you can live in a world of Uggs?" – Savannah [05:32]

3. Holiday Feelings & Family Traditions

[05:47 - 08:29]

• The holidays prompt mixed emotions for Julie—excitement about cooking, gratitude for being home, but also a surreal feeling after missing holidays while incarcerated.
• The pair reminisce about Savannah cooking the Christmas meal solo and the importance of making new memories.
• "Food is never as enjoyable if you have to cook it." – Savannah [08:06]

4. The Infamous Strawberry Salad Story & Grocery Delivery Mishaps

[08:29 - 11:00]

• A lighthearted tale unfolds about a missing Instacart order for Savannah’s favorite frozen strawberry salad, causing confusion and playful accusations about “stolen content.”
• Julie expresses her preference for in-person grocery shopping versus Savannah’s love for modern delivery services, poking fun at Savannah’s “bougie” preferences, especially for butcher meat.

5. Media Attention & Adjusting to Public Life Post-Incarceration

[13:41 - 14:47]

• Julie recounts an outing to the butcher, resulting in paparazzi photos and a “breaking news” headline about her first public sighting post-prison.
• "Mama, nobody cares. Nobody’s gonna get a picture of you. Oh my God…next thing we know…Julia Chrisley, seen for the first time since prison." – Savannah & Julie [13:48 – 14:32]

6. Holiday Meal Preparations

[14:51 - 15:28]

• The duo debate turkey-cooking skills and holiday menu planning, poking fun at each other’s culinary strengths and failures.

7. Julie’s Vegas Trip & Ride-Share Safety

[15:28 - 19:32]

• Julie shares her trip with son Grayson to Las Vegas for a Formula 1 race, describing the logistics and her confusion about the sport’s excitement.
• A riveting segment highlights ride-share safety—Julie’s wariness about child lock, recent news headlines about inappropriate drivers, and warnings not to consume complimentary water due to fentanyl dangers.
• "If you’re doing a ride-share, always make sure the door is not on child lock…you can’t get out." – Julie [17:40]
• "They are starting to put fentanyl in the water…It’s absolutely insane." – Savannah [19:19]

8. Rising Crime & Safety in Nashville

[19:32 - 23:56]

• Savannah shifts to a serious discussion about crime in Nashville—faulting local government, highlighting real incidents of rideshare-related criminal acts, and reinforcing vigilance, especially for women.
• "If you have a weird feeling, you don’t need to just blow it off…because nine times out of 10, there’s a reason." – Julie [23:56]

9. Gray Divorce: Relationships, Age Gaps, and Societal Trends

[28:45 - 38:15]

• The conversation pivots to “gray divorce”—older adults divorcing after long marriages and why the trend is rising: women’s financial independence, longevity, and pursuit of happiness.
• The pair explore remarriage ages, statistics on age gaps, and viral discussions of "age gap couples" on social media, balancing jokes and candid thoughts.
• "I don’t care who you love…As long as they’re legal and not whatever. When I say young, I mean legally over 18. It’s fine." – Julie [37:33]
• "You have these people walking around Nashville with a rap sheet a mile long, and [the mayor] is taking police presence away." – Savannah [22:26 & 21:01]

10. Marriage Values & Growing Together

[38:15 - 41:39]

• They reflect on “old school” relationships, respective love languages, personal tendencies, and generational changes in expectations.
• "Like, there’s a hat for every head." – Julie [41:03]
• Savannah expresses her preference for acts of service, while Julie is more independent and appreciative of “core” marital values.

11. Entrepreneurship & Women-Owned Businesses

[42:10 - 47:36]

• Savannah enthusiastically announces her wellness brand, Good Girl RX, is thriving after transitioning to full ownership and streamlining operations.
• The conversation branches into empowerment, encouraging women to start and own businesses, and sharing personal pride in perseverance.
• "The fear of failure is the biggest downfall of all of us…Imagine how much you could accomplish if you weren’t so fearful of failing." – Savannah [46:31]

12. Upcoming Projects & Community Connection

[47:36 - End]

• They tease future projects: a mother-daughter cooking show, documenting their health journeys, and more ways to bring listeners along for authentic storytelling and shared experience.
• "Mom and I are gonna get on this cooking show. We're gonna get on the health journey. There's so much that Mom and I want to do, so we're gonna make it happen." – Savannah [47:28]

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On Change and Growth:
  "I will never be the same person that I was before." – Julie [02:37]

• On Holiday Gratitude:
  "I’m super excited just about the holidays in general, of being able to be at home…The holidays are the worst [when you’re away], but so I’m super grateful." – Julie [06:43]

• On Family Dynamics:
  "You always ate it [my turkey]." – Julie
  "No, I always put a ton of gravy on it." – Savannah [15:01]

• On Crime and Safety:
  "If you have a weird feeling, you don't need to just blow it off. Because nine times out of 10, there's a reason that you have that feeling." – Julie [23:56]

• On Rise of Women-Owned Businesses:
  "If there's something on your heart or your mind and you're worried about taking that next step to start your own business, do not be afraid...The fear of failure is the biggest downfall of all of us." – Savannah [46:31]

Timestamps for Important Segments

• Mother-daughter dynamic & Chloe anecdotes: [00:00 – 02:17]
• Julie on post-prison changes & adjustment: [02:24 – 05:47]
• Holiday planning & family traditions: [05:47 – 08:29]
• Frozen strawberry salad story & Instacart mishaps: [08:29 – 11:00]
• Adjusting to media attention post-prison: [13:41 – 14:47]
• Holiday meal prep and family culinary banter: [14:51 – 15:28]
• Vegas trip and rideshare safety: [15:28 – 19:32]
• Crime and safety in Nashville: [19:32 – 23:56]
• Discussion on 'gray divorce', age gaps & marriage: [28:45 – 38:15]
• Old school marriage, values, and love languages: [38:15 – 41:39]
• Good Girl RX, entrepreneurship, and encouraging women: [42:10 – 47:36]
• Future projects & community building: [47:36 – end]

Tone & Atmosphere

The episode maintains the signature Chrisley mix of playful ribbing, open vulnerability, heartfelt insights, and empowering energy. Savannah and Julie’s candid conversations are punctuated by laughter, sisterly teasing, and the strong presence of resilience and optimism through hardship and change.

For listeners new and old, this episode of "Unlocked" stands as an example of honest family talk—unfiltered, relevant, and full of both wit and warmth.