Welcome to the Madsen Health Hustle
What's up our digital friends!
Since you’re reading this right now, welcome to the Madsen Health Hustle, the blog we’ve been debating on starting for years. This isn’t just another health website filled with generic advice and powered by advertising money. This is our living room, our kitchen table, and our home gym all rolled into one online "home." Here, we’re going to be real about the ups and downs, the trials, and the plateaus that we each have to overcome to feel your best, stay consistent, and actually enjoy the journey.
My name is Dan Madsen, and sharing in this journey I have my amazing wife Christie. Together, we’re excited to finally take the step and create a digital home and invite you inside. Whether you’re a longtime "family" member, a newcomer, or someone who just fell into our living room while searching for better ways to fuel your body and mind, we welcome you with open arms. Consider yourself part of the family already, because that’s exactly how we do things at Madsen Associated.
A Legacy That Started 65 Years Ago
This November marks an unbelievable milestone for our family business: 65 years of Madsen Associated. That’s right, 6.5 decades of helping people live healthier, happier lives.
It all began with my grandparents, Roy and Frances Madsen. When they stumbled on Shaklee, they were instantly sold. They saw the opportunity to help people live healthier, and while improving their health, make money doing it. That was the start of their Shaklee family. Roy and Frances poured their hearts into every conversation, every product recommendation, and every follow-up call. They held meetings, drove across the country helping their family build their businesses, and continued teaching others about health and wellness. They believed that true health wasn’t about quick fixes or marketing gimmicks. It was about building relationships, understanding people’s struggles, and walking with them on the journey to wellness.
They created a culture where customers were literally like family. That warm, supportive environment became our secret sauce. People didn’t just buy products from Madsen Associated, they joined a community that genuinely cared about their results. Frances lived and breathed Shaklee. She made sure everyone felt seen and appreciated. Roy would drive to California from Utah to pick up products because he wanted everyone to have the products as quickly as possible. (Remember this is way before UPS, and next day shipping!)
That desire to help everyone live their healthiest lives? It wasn’t marketing speak. It was the foundation of the entire business. And now, that torch has been passed to Christie and me.
We feel the weight of that responsibility every single day...and we wouldn’t want it any other way. We call it our Shaklee Family, and if you haven’t experienced it yet, you’re about to. It’s the feeling that you’re never alone in your health goals. We’ve got your back, just like my parents had everyone’s back for all the incredible years they spent dedicated to the business.
What You’ll Find Inside the Madsen Health Hustle
I'm sure you are asking "what is this blog going to be?" Here's the break down so you know exactly what to expect (and why we’re so pumped for this adventure).
Product Information That Actually Matters
We’re not here for sales, we are creating a space that is informative. We’ll give you honest, detailed breakdowns of the supplements, protein shakes, cleaning products, and tools (Shaklee and other tools) we love and use ourselves. You’ll learn what we have found to work, how it fits into real life, and how to choose what’s right for your body and its needs. No sales pitch, just our own life experience and information that we use to make informed decisions.
Health Insights Backed by Real Experience
I have been using Shaklee since I was born. With that comes an understanding of how the products have helped me on my life journey. Christie on the other hand came into Shaklee when we got married. Her experience with the products are vastly different than my experience. So she brings her own unique insights into what she has seen from using different products. We are always looking to learn and optimize our intake to benefit our overall health. With that said, we plan on sharing what we find with all of you. Because when you learn powerful insights into things that benefit someone's life, you make sure to share those insights with your "family."
Our Personal Journeys with Working Out
More things for us to get personal. We’re not fitness models with perfect six-packs. We’re real people with real lives! Kids, sports, deadlines, stresses and days when frankly we lack motivation. I'll share my health adventure and some of the things I've learned about myself and what keeps me motivated. Christie will share her journey with health. The unique struggles of a mom of 4 kiddos who were all c-section and dang big. We’ll celebrate our wins, discuss the hurdles, give insights into our favorite workouts, and share the lessons we’ve learned going through the fire of life. We will share routines that range from easy everyday stuff to crazy "what are you thinking" workouts, progress photos (the honest kind), and a pick me up when things are hard.
Meals We Enjoy (that are easy and delicious!)
Healthy eating doesn’t have to be boring or a lot of prep! We’ll post go-to recipes, and family favorites that keep us fueled without feeling like you are "dieting." We've found recipes that work for our family, and the kids actually like. Christie and I don't like meals that require a lot of prep, or a lot of steps, so we do our best to make healthy.......easy!
Specials, Promotions, and Upcoming Events
We love celebrating with our Shaklee family. You’ll be the first to know about specials that will only be posted here, bundle deals, new product launches, and special Madsen Health Hustle events. Live webinars, virtual challenges, in-person meetups (when we can make them work), podcast episodes, etc. we’ll keep you in the loop so you never miss an opportunity to level up your health hustle or save some money while you’re grinding life.
Why We’re Doing This Now
The truth is, the world needs more real spaces like this. Health information is everywhere. But a support group, and real discussion? That’s rare! We want the Madsen Health Hustle to be that epic place where you feel seen, supported, motivated, and inspired to learn.
Christie and I have been on this journey for a while. We’ve dealt with plateaus and what they do to you mentally, the exhaustion of trying "this or that" diet or strategy, and the joy that comes when you finally dial it in and find something that works for YOU. By sharing openly here, we hope to give you ideas and tools that will help you find the special recipe that works for you.
We also know health is about more than just how your body looks. It’s about being there for the people you love. It’s about having energy to chase your kids around...or take them to all their sport events, the focus needed to excel at work, and the overall health to enjoy every season of life. Each season is unique and beautiful, and doing what we can right now to be our healthiest selves for those seasons, is going to make those seasons even more enjoyable. That’s the vision my parents built, and it’s the one we’re trying to bring to those around us.
Join the Shaklee Family
So here’s our ask: pull up a chair. Subscribe to the Madsen Health Hustle blog (there’s a simple form right at the bottom of this page), follow us on social media, and say what's up below. Tell us what is going on with your health right now. Our favorite is to have you share your biggest win from the past month. Ask us anything, we read every message because we love to hear from our family.
This is the beginning of a project and vision I've had for years, so join us on the ride. Over the coming months and years, we’ll grow this space together. We’ll celebrate your achievements, lift you through the tough weeks, and keep posting content that actually might help you in your daily life.
Thank you again for checking out our blog. Whether you’ve been with us for decades or you’re just meeting us today, we’re excited you’re here. Let’s make the next 65 years epic for ourselves and those around us.
Excited to see what this Health Hustle can be for each of us!
Mad excitement for adventure,
Dan & Christie Madsen
Madsen Associated, proudly carrying the torch as we hit 65 years and counting!
P.S.
If this post resonated with you, share it with a friend who needs a little extra encouragement on their wellness journey. The more people we bring into this family, the stronger we all become. See you in the next post, I'll share one of my personal favorite workouts!
