Chrissy Teigen unveils surprise new project: ‘I’ve never done anything like this before’

After finding success as a model, TV host and business owner, Chrissy Teigen is embarking on a new project.

John Legend’s 38-year-old wife revealed Thursday that she is launching her first-ever podcast, Self-Conscious.

Noting that she’s “never done anything like this before,” Chrissy spoke about her new “un-wellness” project in a lengthy Instagram video.

The podcast episodes are all filmed in the LA home she shares with Legend and their four children, because she wants to feel “comfortable” and in her “element.”

The model teased her first few guests as she announced to her 42 million followers that the first episode of Self-Conscious will premiere on Audible on January 9, 2025.

Chrissy will tackle challenging topics surrounding mental health, self-confidence and self-doubt – almost five years after her own ‘bullying scandal’.

‘A PODCAST?! MEEEEE?? I know! I’m so proud and happy to announce my new (un)wellness podcast,” Chrissy captioned her Instagram post.

She continued, “I learned so much from all of my guests, including Mel Robbins, Adam Grant, Nedra Glover Tawwab, Gabby Bernstein and more.

‘I hope you can too. Self-Concious with Chrissy Teigen comes out January 9 and it’s all about the real, raw, sometimes hilarious, sometimes embarrassing journey to a healthier, happier life.”

She concluded her post by asking fans to “follow” the podcast on Audible.

In the clips, Chrissy claimed that the podcast will present her in a new light and that her goal is to inspire people to give themselves grace over their so-called shortcomings in life.

She also wants to bring a ‘certain lightness’ into the lives of her listeners.

‘This was all new to me, I’ve never done anything like this before. I’ve never spoken to someone one on one like that before, so it was important for me to really feel comfortable and feel like I was in my element in my element is home,” said a visibly emotional Chrissy.

Chrissy — who recently revealed the surprising place she’ll be ordering her Thanksgiving meal — explained why her home is the perfect place to conduct her podcast.

The model teased her first few guests as she announced to her 42 million followers that the first episode of Self-Conscious will premiere on Audible on January 9, 2025.

Chrissy is about to tackle challenging topics involving mental health, self-confidence and self-doubt – almost five years after her own ‘bullying scandal’

‘It brings me so much happiness, so much joy, I feel most relaxed at home. Nothing was recorded outside my bedroom. And it just brings a certain lightness that keeps me from getting all nervous and shocked or doubting myself. I just feel really content and peaceful talking to everyone,” Chrissy said.

The mother of four hopes to help her audience combat “negative self-talk” — even if only for the duration of a podcast episode.

“I really hope that people learn to give themselves a lot of grace. I think it’s very easy to be very hard on ourselves and to think that we’re not doing enough,” she explained.

‘We don’t exercise enough. We don’t meditate enough, we don’t eat well enough, we drink too much.

“All we do is talk negatively about ourselves all day long and I think it’s just this wonderful hour where we can do something to better ourselves and learn something,” Chrissy concluded.

The Craving founder’s announcement came as a total surprise to fans, who flocked to the comments section to express their excitement.

“This is going to be so good,” one commented, while another added, “You are authentic and real. You’re perfect for this!’

Many praised Chrissy as a totally ‘natural’ person when it comes to talking to others and that they were ‘incredibly happy’ for her.

Chrissy claimed that the podcast will present her in a new light and that her goal is to inspire people to give themselves grace over their so-called shortcomings in life; Teigen seen in October

The official Instagram account for Audible — a subscription-based service that offers audiobooks and podcasts — also took to the comments to show their support for Chrissy.

They wrote, “Chrissy hosts a wellness podcast?? Now WE are unwell. I can’t wait to become ‘Self-Aware’.”

Yoga instructor and author Eddie Stern said, “It’s an honor to be one of your guests, Chrissy!”

The first episode of Self-Conscious with Chrissy Teigen will premiere on Audible on January 9, 2025.

Teigen has yet to reveal whether she will release the podcast on other listening platforms.