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Keeping It Real: Conversations with Jillian Michaels

Jillian Michaelswww.jillianmichaels.com
Jillian Michaels is renowned for transforming lives. Her fearless honesty, passion, and extensive knowledge on health, fitness, and nutrition have made her America’s go to motivator and wellness expert for the past two decades. This new format features an impressive lineup of guests and broadens the conversation to tackle the tough topics which matter the most in helping us better understand ourselves and the world around us. Through in-depth discussions and short form content, Jillian brings valuable insights, inspiring life stories, and actionable advice from leading thinkers, innovators, and change makers in a variety of fields. Her guests aren’t just experts they’re pioneers who’ve reshaped their industries and the way we think. From medicine to mental health, groundbreaking science to current events, relationships to career she explores the frontiers of knowledge and personal development that changes lives.  In an era where we’re inundated with conflicting information and compromised narratives, "Keeping It Real" stands out as trusted resource that informs, inspires, and empowers its audience. A forum where the power of dialogue and diverse perspectives reigns supreme and the information shared is actionable for everyone. Tune in, stay curious, and be fearless. Join Jillian and her guests on a journey of growth, comradery, and candor. Together, we can navigate the complexities of our time, break down barriers, and unlock the potential for a better tomorrow! PREVIOUS GUESTS HAVE INCLUDED: Lindsay Vonn. Tony Robbins. Dr. Sanjay Gupta. Suze Orman. Dr. Peter Attia. Lisa Ling. Gary Vee. And many more.
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Episodes

Miracle Cures and More

What can we do as individuals to help when there are so many important causes out there? Plus, Jillian debunks the Epsom Salt cure-all myth, and answers emails about rest days, working out when you’re sleep deprived, supplements and more! Giving away a free bag of Right Rice to the first 1000 people at RightRice.com/Jillian Start your FREE 7 day trial for Jillian’s My Fitness App at https://go.jillianmichaels.com/WNt1rL7uyZ Send us your brief question at jillianpodcast@gmail.com This Week’s Spon...

Oct 07, 201942 minEp. 452

Psychobiotics: Explaining the Gut/Brain Connection

Jillian's trip to Spain sparks a conversation on how experiencing different ways of life can give you perspective. Plus, foods to eat for brain health, and functional-medicine expert Dr. Will Cole is on to talk about his new book, The Inflammation Spectrum. Guest Dr. Will Cole: drwillcole.com Start your FREE 7 day trial for Jillian’s My Fitness App at https://go.jillianmichaels.com/WNt1rL7uyZ Send us your brief question at jillianpodcast@gmail.com This Week’s Sponsors: RITUAL.com/JILLIAN for 10%...

Sep 30, 201941 minEp. 451

Debunking Fitness and Diet Myths and Fads

Jillian and the crew discuss quieting your mind for clarity. Plus, how do you know what to believe when there are so many conflicting medical studies out there; and a caller who wants to help her son through his emotional eating. Start your FREE 7 day trial for Jillian’s My Fitness App at https://go.jillianmichaels.com/WNt1rL7uyZ Send us your brief question at jillianpodcast@gmail.com This Week’s Sponsors: THIRDLOVE.com/jillian for 15% off your first purchase JOYBIRD.com/JILLIAN25, promo code JI...

Sep 23, 201943 minEp. 450

This Is Life with Lisa Ling!

Award-winning journalist Lisa Ling joins us in the studio to discuss the side effects of benzodiazepines, porn addiction, and other topics from the new season of her CNN series, ”This is Life with Lisa Ling.” Start your FREE 7 day trial for Jillian’s My Fitness App at https://go.jillianmichaels.com/WNt1rL7uyZ Send us your brief question at jillianpodcast@gmail.com This Week’s Sponsors: ROTHYS.com/JILLIANto get your new favorite flats SLEEPNUMBER.com/JILLIAN to find the Sleep Number store nearest...

Sep 16, 201944 minEp. 449

Changing Your Life, Against All Odds

How can you be supportive when someone keeps lying to you? Plus, figuring out what's causing your back pain; and Jillian talks to a caller about the intricacies of treating food addiction. Start your FREE 7 day trial for Jillian’s My Fitness App at https://go.jillianmichaels.com/WNt1rL7uyZ Send us your brief question at jillianpodcast@gmail.com This Week’s Sponsors: BROOKLINEN.COM, promo code JILLIAN for 10% off & free shipping MEETCIRCLE.com/JILLIAN, promo code JILLIAN for $30 off a Circle ...

Sep 09, 201943 minEp. 448

Powders and Positivity to Transform Your Life

How to stay positive when everything seems impossible. Plus, supplement powders for each stage of your work out, and emails on losing weight during menopause, alternative flour pastas, and new additions to Jillian’s My Fitness app. Start your FREE 7 day trial for Jillian’s My Fitness App at https://go.jillianmichaels.com/WNt1rL7uyZ From this episode: Alaya Naturals: promo code JM20 for 20% off your first order Send your brief question to jillianpodcast@gmail.com This Week’s Sponsors: THIRDLOVE.c...

Sep 02, 201939 minEp. 447

Common Sense Health Advice to Change Your Life

Jillian and the team discuss whether society is becoming so PC we’re giving people permission to fall apart. Plus, common sense food and beverage choices for weight loss, and emails on food addictions, knowing when to see a doctor, and more! Start your FREE 7 day trial for Jillian’s My Fitness App at https://go.jillianmichaels.com/WNt1rL7uyZ Send us your brief question at jillianpodcast@gmail.com This Week’s Sponsors: MEETCIRCLE.com/JILLIAN, promo code JILLIAN for $30 off a Circle Home Plus TALK...

Aug 26, 201942 minEp. 446

It’s Never Too Late to Start Over

How to be open to new possibilities; and Instagram sensation Steve Greig, the animal-loving man behind the senior dog adoption account @Wolfgang2242, talks to us about finding his purpose after the loss of his beloved dog, Wolfgang. Start your FREE 7 day trial for Jillian’s My Fitness App at https://go.jillianmichaels.com/WNt1rL7uyZ From this episode: @wolfgang2242 Pre-order “The One and Only Wolfgang” by Steve Greig This Week’s Sponsors: ROTHYS.com/JILLIANto get your new favorite flats GETQUIP....

Aug 19, 201938 minEp. 445

The Science of Burning Fat (with Kate the Chemist)

How do you keep the dynamics of your past from dictating your present? And special guest Dr. “Kate the Chemist” Biberdorf talks to us about getting kids interested in math and science. Start your FREE 7 day trial for Jillian’s My Fitness App at https://go.jillianmichaels.com/WNt1rL7uyZ From this episode: KateTheChemist.com, Social: @KateTheChemist Pre-order “Kate the Chemist, Dragons vs. Unicorns” August 25th This Week’s Sponsors: THIRDLOVE.com/jillian for 15% off your first purchase RITUAL.com/...

Aug 12, 201944 minEp. 444

Wine, Fleabag, and the Meaning of Life

Jillian and Cindy are on their own again this week, so it’s Pop culture time. Plus, how your body processes alcohol can change your metabolism; and Jillian talks to a caller who’s trying to find her life’s purpose. Start your FREE 7 day trial for Jillian’s My Fitness App at https://go.jillianmichaels.com/WNt1rL7uyZ This Week’s Sponsors: Honey.com/JILLIAN to install WanderBeauty.com/JILLIAN for 20% off Talkspace.com, promo code JILLIANfor $65 off your first month LivingProof.com/JILLIAN, promo co...

Aug 05, 201943 minEp. 443

The Dangers Of Falling For Diet And Fitness Click Bait

The misleading headlines that make up click bait. Plus, Jillian and Cindy try to take the stigma out of PMS, and The Love Doctor helps a caller through her first tough break-up. Start your FREE 7 day trial for Jillian’s My Fitness App at https://go.jillianmichaels.com/WNt1rL7uyZ This Week’s Sponsors: Outerknown.com, promo code JILLIAN for 25% off your full price order ThirdLovd.com/jillian for 15% off your first purchase GetQuip.com/JILLIAN to get your first refill pack for free Joybird.com/JILL...

Jul 29, 201941 minEp. 442

Is There Such A Thing As The Perfect Trainer?

How do you accept and find meaning in something you can't fix? Plus, finding a trainer who specializes in the areas of your goal; and email question about office exercises, stretching gyms, and more! Start your FREE 7 day trial for Jillian’s My Fitness App at https://go.jillianmichaels.com/WNt1rL7uyZ This Week’s Sponsors: ROTHYS.com/JILLIANto get your new favorite flats RITUAL.com/JILLIAN for 10% off your first 3 months LACROIXWATER.com for a full list of retailers, @LaCroixWater on social Learn...

Jul 22, 201944 minEp. 441

The Trick To Breaking Through Any Plateau

Jillian checks in on what’s been going on for the gang. Plus, random tips from sunscreen to hair loss, and a caller who has hit a plateau in his weight loss. Start your FREE 7 day trial for Jillian’s My Fitness App at https://go.jillianmichaels.com/WNt1rL7uyZ Promo code from this episode: AlayaNaturals.com, JMPOD 15% off This Week’s Sponsors: SLEEPNUMBER.com/JILLIAN to find the Sleep Number store nearest you LIVINGPROOF.com/JILLIAN, promo code JILLIAN for 20% off any No Frizz product LEGACYBOX.c...

Jul 15, 201936 minEp. 440

Weight Loss Hacks You Have to Know

Jillian and the crew talk about what it takes to stay on the road to success. Plus, weight loss hacks, and email questions on intermittent fasting, supplementing, and more! Start your FREE 7 day trial for Jillian’s My Fitness App at https://go.jillianmichaels.com/WNt1rL7uyZ This Week’s Sponsors: THIRDLOVE.com/jillian for 15% off your first purchase GETQUIP.com/JILLIANto get your first refill pack FREE JOYBIRD.com/JILLIAN, promo code JILLIAN for 25% off your first order WANDERBEAUTY.com/JILLIAN f...

Jul 08, 201936 minEp. 439

Does Social Media Make Us Depressed? (with Kati Morton)

LMFT, YouTuber and author Kati Morton is on the show to talk about caring for your mental health. Plus, Jillian and the team revisit the happiness conversation; and, how to properly do a variety of pull-ups. Start your FREE 7 day trial for Jillian’s My Fitness App at https://go.jillianmichaels.com/WNt1rL7uyZ This Week’s Sponsors: TALKSPACE.com, promo code JILLIANfor $65 off your first month OUTERKNOWN.com, promo code JILLIAN for 25% off your full price order Learn more about your ad choices. Vis...

Jul 01, 201941 minEp. 438

Be Your Own Advocate!

From checking your bills to getting a second opinion, you are in charge of your health care. Plus, how exercise acts as preventative medicine, and Jillian answers emails about steps you can take when your disease zaps your energy, and more! Start your FREE 7 day trial for Jillian’s My Fitness App at https://go.jillianmichaels.com/WNt1rL7uyZ Discount code from this episode: AlayaNaturals.com, promo code JMPOD for 15% off This week’s sponsors: HELLOFRESH.com/jillian80, promo code jillian80 for $80...

Jun 24, 201939 minEp. 437

Treat Your Chronic Pain Naturally (with Dr. Josh Axe)

If we stop thinking everything has to be “perfect,” we can start taking care of ourselves without feeling guilty. Plus, the latest wellness trends, from Kundalini yoga to alternative facelift techniques. And Dr. Axe is back to talk about treating chronic pain naturally. Start your FREE 7 day trial for Jillian’s My Fitness App at https://go.jillianmichaels.com/WNt1rL7uyZ This week’s sponsors: THIRDLOVE.com/jillian for 15% off your first purchase GETQUIP.com/JILLIAN to get your first refill pack F...

Jun 17, 201943 minEp. 436

Breakdown Breakthrough

The team talks getting your grit on to make a breakdown a breakthrough. Plus, fitness gifts for Father’s Day and emails on working around injury, improving your fitness performance, and maximizing your cardiovascular strength. Start your FREE 7 day trial for Jillian’s My Fitness App at https://go.jillianmichaels.com/WNt1rL7uyZ This week’s sponsors: LEGACYBOX.com/JILLIAN to get 40% off your first order WANDERBEAUTY.com/JILLIAN for 20% off SAGELYNATURALS.com/JILLIAN for 20% off your first order Le...

Jun 10, 201940 minEp. 435

Healing Your Thyroid Naturally (with Dr. Josh Axe)

Jillian and the crew look at how having meaning and purpose in our lives can help to get us through the rough patches. Plus, ways to combat Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness (DOMS), and Dr. Axe is back to explain what is actually going on with an under-active thyroid, and the ways to treat it. Start your FREE 7 day trial for Jillian’s My Fitness App at https://go.jillianmichaels.com/WNt1rL7uyZ This week’s sponsors: TALKSPACE.com, promo code JILLIAN to get your first week free SKILLSHARE.com/JILLIAN ...

Jun 03, 201940 minEp. 434

Is Time Restricted Eating the Key to Weight Loss? (with Jorge Cruise)

Jillian shares about her transformational trip with the UNHCR (United Nations Refugee Agency) to a Sudanese refugee settlement in the The Congo. Plus, health & fitness expert Jorge Cruise talks about his latest book, The Cruise Control Diet and the life changing benefits of time restricted eating! Start your FREE 7 day trial for Jillian’s My Fitness App at https://go.jillianmichaels.com/WNt1rL7uyZ Websites & clips mentioned in this episode: UNHCR.org StepWithRefugees.org @DanSchawbel @to...

May 27, 201942 minEp. 433

The Dating Game

Jillian and the crew dig into the dynamics of dating. Plus, your diet may not be perfect but you have to give it your best shot; and emails on cardio, zigzag calorie cycling, and more! Start your FREE 7 day trial for Jillian’s My Fitness App at https://go.jillianmichaels.com/WNt1rL7uyZ This week’s sponsors: TALKSPACE.com, promo code JILLIAN to get your first week free WANDERBEAUTY.com/JILLIAN for 20% off HELLOFRESH.com/jillian80, promo code jillian80 for $80 off your first month LIVINGPROOF.com/...

May 20, 201942 minEp. 432

Life After Suicide (with Dr. Jennifer Ashton)

Jillian talks to author & ABC News Chief Medical Correspondent Dr. Jennifer Ashton about her new book, “Life After Suicide.” Plus, the crew discusses how to go from a setback to a comeback. Mentioned in this episode: National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 1-800-273-TALK [8255] Start your FREE 7 day trial for Jillian’s My Fitness App at https://go.jillianmichaels.com/WNt1rL7uyZ This week’s sponsor codes: KOPARIBEAUTY.com/JILLIAN for $5 off your first deodorant order when you subscribe JOYBIRD.c...

May 13, 201940 minEp. 431

Just Do It!

Jillian and the crew discuss ways to get yourself to work out when you’re depressed. Plus, how to use time under tension to figure out how much weight should you be lifting…and email questions! Start your FREE 7 day trial for Jillian’s My Fitness App at https://go.jillianmichaels.com/WNt1rL7uyZ This week’s sponsor codes: THIRDLOVE.com/jillian for 15% off your first purchase RITUAL.com/JILLIAN for 10% off during your first 3 months GETQUIP.com/JILLIANto get your first refill pack FREE Learn more ...

May 06, 201930 minEp. 430

Avoiding Financial Abuse (with Suze Orman)

Guest Suze Orman discusses money’s role in both personal and professional abusive relationships. Plus, follow-ups from last month’s shows. Financial abuse websites mentioned in this episode: PurplePurse.com TheHotline.org (800-799-7233) Start your FREE 7 day trial for Jillian’s My Fitness App at https://go.jillianmichaels.com/WNt1rL7uyZ This week’s sponsor codes: SAGELYNATURALS.com/JILLIAN for 20% off your first order LINKEDIN.com/JILLIAN for $50 off your first job post ROTHYS.com/JILLIAN to get...

Apr 29, 201941 minEp. 429

Relationship Dos and Don'ts

Jillian and the crew discuss the importance of being honest about what you want when you’re dating; the most effective form of male birth control; and email questions about workouts, internet trolls, and more! Start your FREE 7 day trial for Jillian’s My Fitness App at https://go.jillianmichaels.com/WNt1rL7uyZ This week’s sponsor codes: THIRDLOVE.com/jillian for 15% off your first purchase LEGACYBOX.com/JILLIAN to get 40% off your first order HELLOFRESH.com/jillian80, promo code jillian80 for $8...

Apr 22, 201937 minEp. 428

Chasing Life (with Dr. Sanjay Gupta)

Jillian talks with CNN Chief Medical Correspondent Dr. Sanjay Gupta about his new, CNN docuseries, “Chasing Life.” With life expectancy dropping in the US, Dr. Gupta traveled to Japan, Bolivia, Turkey, India, Italy and Norway to explore what these countries are doing to live healthier and more meaningful lives. Start your FREE 7 day trial for Jillian’s My Fitness App at https://go.jillianmichaels.com/WNt1rL7uyZ This week’s sponsor codes: RITUAL.com/JILLIAN for 10% off during your first 3 months ...

Apr 15, 201935 minEp. 427

I Showed Up, Where’s My Medal?

Are team sports teaching kids anything about patience, tolerance, resilience, or teamwork if they don’t even keep score? Plus, Jillian takes a look at the best ways to gauge body fat, and answers email questions on activated charcoal drinks, amino acids and much more! Start your FREE 7 day trial for Jillian’s My Fitness App at https://go.jillianmichaels.com/WNt1rL7uyZ This week’s sponsor codes: POLICYGENIUS.com to compare quotes JILLIAN.ROBINHOOD.com for a free stock like Apple, Ford, or Sprint ...

Apr 08, 201938 minEp. 426

Break Ups & Breakthroughs

Jillian and the crew give advice on how to deal with a breakup in the age of social media. Plus, actionable steps to weight loss, and VERO’s co-founder Ayman Hariri talks about his new social app meant to empower rather than enslave us. Start your FREE 7 day trial for Jillian’s My Fitness App at https://go.jillianmichaels.com/WNt1rL7uyZ This week’s sponsor codes: THIRDLOVE.com/jillian for 15% off your first order ROTHYS.com, promo code jillian to get your new favorite flats & free shipping L...

Apr 01, 201944 minEp. 425

Too Famous, Too Much

What Jillian learned from her visit to an energy cleanser after taking on way too much. Plus, push-up modifications and form tips, and email questions about My Fitness App, healthy snack chips, and more! Start your FREE 7 day trial for Jillian’s My Fitness App at https://go.jillianmichaels.com/WNt1rL7uyZ This week’s sponsor codes: GETQUIP.com/JILLIAN to get your first refill pack FREE with a quip electric toothbrush TALKSPACE.com, promo code JILLIAN to get $45 off your first month LEGACYBOX.com/...

Mar 25, 201939 minEp. 424

Your Money, Your Life

Jillian puts on her Career Coach cap with advice on adjusting your attitude to get a job, keep it, and thrive. Plus, award-winning financial editor of NBC's Today show, Jean Chatzky, on what women want from their money. Start your FREE 7 day trial for Jillian’s My Fitness App at https://go.jillianmichaels.com/WNt1rL7uyZ This week’s sponsor codes: JOYBIRD.com/JILLIAN, promo code JILLIAN for 25% off your first order RITUAL.com/JILLIAN for 10% off during your first 3 months WANDERBEAUTY.com/JILLIAN...

Mar 18, 201936 minEp. 423
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