During the October 22 episode of the Grizzly Confessions 2.0 podcast, Julie, 52, tearfully shared the emotional update about Chase, 29. “My baby is back. He looks really good. He’s doing really good,” she said, her voice filled with both pride and relief. “I think the videos that have been posted, that he’s even put out there, you can just see the light in his eyes. It’s a blessing.”

Todd, 56, joined in, echoing the sentiment and adding context to Chase’s recovery. “My baby is back,” he said. “I also don’t want to minimize that because Chase had a problem with alcohol. It’s a day-to-day thing, and he is sober right now.” Todd’s words underscored the long, private battle Chase has fought—one that has remained largely hidden from the public until now.

A Journey Back to Health

Todd described how Chase has physically and emotionally transformed during his recovery. “He’s gained some weight and looks healthy and happy,” Todd said, noting that the two spend three days a week working out together. “It feeds my soul to be with him, just me and him, doing that one-on-one time together.” He continued, “I’m just so grateful that he’s doing so well, to see the light back in his eyes and to hear the joy coming from him, and the plans and excitement about living again.”

Chase’s struggles with alcohol and mental health were publicly documented in the Lifetime docuseries Back to Reality, which aired last month. Viewers saw firsthand the challenges he faced, including a battery arrest and the ongoing impact of stomach issues that had left him physically fragile. Todd recounted the moment he first saw his son after a difficult period: “I thought my heart was going to break because I realized how thin he was.”

Julie emphasized that her primary concern has always been Chase’s overall well-being. “Whatever’s going on, I just want Chase to be healthy. I want him to be mentally in a good head space. I want the best for him, as I do for all my kids,” she explained. For the Chrisleys, this period has been about far more than appearances—it has been about restoring their son’s physical, emotional, and spiritual health.

Facing the Pain Head-On

The finale of Back to Reality, which aired September 16, revealed that Chase would be entering treatment to confront his struggles. “I just thought I could bury it, and bury it, and I can’t,” Chase said at the time, noting the importance of addressing long-standing trauma. Todd was visibly emotional during the episode, telling his son as he dropped him off at the treatment center, “My life story is not going to be that I went to prison for 28 months. Yours is not going to be that you have a substance abuse problem.”

For Todd and Julie, sending Chase to treatment was not just difficult—it was heartbreaking. “I’m sad I had to bring my son to rehab,” Todd admitted during the podcast. “I’m sad I’m getting on a plane and he’s not on it with me. Even though we’ve been through a lot, I believe God did not bring us this far to drop us off.”

A Family United Through Struggle

The Chrisleys’ public and private challenges over the past several years have been immense. Todd and Julie served 28 months in prison after convictions for tax evasion and bank and wire fraud, a period that tested the family’s resilience. Savannah Chrisley stepped up to support her younger siblings and maintain family cohesion, all while navigating her own public career. Amid these trials, Chase quietly checked himself into treatment, determined to reclaim his life and focus on his mental health.

“Sometimes the strongest ones in the family are the ones fighting the hardest battles you don’t see,” Savannah said on her Unlocked podcast earlier this year, hinting at her brother’s struggles without revealing details. Now, fans understand that she was referencing Chase’s journey toward healing.

Todd, speaking from prison through his attorney, offered a heartfelt statement that reflected both pride and gratitude. “Julie and I have always believed that asking for help is a sign of strength, not weakness. We’re so proud of Chase for doing the hard work, for confronting pain he’s carried silently for too long. When we heard his voice last week, we both said the same thing: Our baby is back.”