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Keeping It Real: Conversations with Jillian Michaels

Jillian Michaels | Crossover Media Groupwww.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.

Now, she's expanding her horizons with Bill Maher's Club Random Studios to bring her hugely popular audio podcast to video. 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. 


Episodes

Is Semaglutide a “Game-Changing” Weight Loss Drug?

Jillian dishes on new weight loss drug semaglutide. Plus, dating coach Hayley Quinn is back to help us decide what’s a compromise and what’s settling when looking for healthy love! Send your questions for Hayley to [email protected] Guest Links: 30 Days of Dating Challenge and HQ Club: https://hayleyquinnclub.com Website: https://www.hayleyquinn.com             YouTube: http://www.YouTube.com/HayleyQuinnXx Twi...

Feb 22, 202137 minEp. 524

This Is Why You Can’t Find Lasting Love - with Hayley Quinn

Jillian answers your questions on everything from building muscle, exercises for glute strength, when to take certain supplements and if you can help your body absorb them, microbiome, and understanding water weight. Then, world-renowned dating coach Hayley Quinn is back! She’s helping us learn how to escape our fantasies about love in order to find love that lasts! Send your questions for Hayley to [email protected] Guest Links: 30 Days of Dating Challenge and HQ Club...

Feb 15, 202145 minEp. 523

Shape Up Your Love Life, with Dating Coach Hayley Quinn

The first segment of a 4-week love series with dating coach Hayley Quinn! We are focusing on how to stop having crazy relationships and start something meaningful, including making better choices, doing things to ground yourself, getting real with your expectations, and more.  Guest Links: 30 Days of Dating Challenge and HQ Club: https://hayleyquinnclub.com Website: https://www.hayleyquinn.com             YouTube:&nb...

Feb 08, 202145 minEp. 522

Natural Remedies & Ancient Healing with Dr. Josh Axe

Dr. Axe teaches us how to harness medicinal herbs, foods, and powerful mind-body practices to heal your body from the inside out. Learn to naturally manage dozens of conditions from digestive health and autoimmune diseases, to fighting viral infections and thyroid conditions. Guest Links: Dr. Axe’s new book, Ancient Remedies: draxe.com/ancientremedies   IG and FB: @drjoshaxe Start your FREE 7 day trial for Jillian’s App at https://go.jillianmichaels.com/WNt1rL7uyZ Follow us on Instagram @Ji...

Feb 01, 202144 minEp. 521

Lindsey Vonn on Grit, Passion, and Perseverance

In this inspiring episode, Lindsey Vonn, the greatest female ski racer of all time, shares her methodologies for excelling at the things you love, cultivating grit and resilience, and overcoming fear.  Guest Links: The Lindsey Vonn Foundation: https://www.lindseyvonnfoundation.org Start your FREE 7 day trial for Jillian’s App at https://go.jillianmichaels.com/WNt1rL7uyZ Follow us on Instagram @JillianMichaels and @MartiniCindy This Week’s Sponsors: EVERLANE.com/JILL for 10% off your first o...

Jan 25, 202150 minEp. 520

Unraveling the Mysteries of the Universe with Brian Greene

This week, Jillian has a lot of questions for theoretical physicist and mathematician Brian Greene:l Is the universe infinite? What is the most probable multiverse? Are there copies of us out there? What about the Fermi Paradox, are we alone? They tackle some of Jillian's other favorite topics as well, including parallel universes, The Double Slit Experiment, Quantum Mechanics, the nature of time, free will, alternate realities, black holes and so much mor...

Jan 18, 202154 minEp. 519

Achieving the Impossible, with Steven Kotler

Jillian and Pulitzer Prize nominee Steven Kotler discuss how to unlock the latest findings in neuroscience to align your curiosity, passion, and purpose, achieve the seemingly impossible in our lives, and achieve our loftiest goals.  Guest Links: The Art of Impossible: A Peak Performance Primer - www.stevenkotler.com Free diagnostic: www.FlowBlocker.com The Flow Research Collective: www.flowresearchcollective.com Start your FREE 7 day trial for Jillian’s App at https://go.jillianmichaels.co...

Jan 11, 202149 minEp. 518

How to Make Stress Your Friend, with Health Psychologist Kelly McGonigal

Can changing y our mind about stress change your body’s reaction to it? Kelly McGonigal says yes and in this episode, she teaches us how. Plus, she enlightens us on how the power of movement has been shown to help boost human connection, fight depression, and even help us recover from trauma.  Guest Links: You can find Kelly online at kellymcgonigal.com Her latest book, The Joy of Movement, is available now  IG: @KellyMarieMcgonical Start your FREE 7 day trial for Jillian’s A...

Jan 04, 202158 minEp. 517

Is the Brain the Seat of the Soul, with Neuroscientist Anil Seth

Jillian searches for the seat of the soul, the nature of consciousness, and what elements make us uniquely ourselves, with renowned neuroscientist Anil Seth. Guest Links: www.anilseth.com Twitter: @anilkseth Coming Sept 2021, Anil's book, Being You: A New Science of Consciousness Start your FREE 7 day trial for Jillian’s App at https://go.jillianmichaels.com/WNt1rL7uyZ Send us your brief question at [email protected] Follow us on Instagram @JillianMichaels and @MartiniCindy This...

Dec 28, 202053 minEp. 516

Family Dynamics, Lessons Learned, Emails Answered

Jillian takes a deep dive into managing difficult family dynamics - especially during the holidays.  Plus, the latest on her “feud” with Teddi Mellencamp, and listener emails on everything from maintenance mode to hormone balancing.  Start your FREE 7 day trial for Jillian’s App at https://go.jillianmichaels.com/WNt1rL7uyZ Send us your brief question at [email protected] Follow us on Instagram @JillianMichaels and @MartiniCindy This Week’s Sponsors: JILLIANNUCALM....

Dec 21, 202046 minEp. 515

Can You “Negotiate" Your Best Life?

Global Negotiation Strategist, CEO of Venn Negotiations Christine McKay joins Jillian this week to share her key strategies to negotiating the life you want. Whether you are asking for a raise, selling your company, navigating the world of divorce etc. Christine shows us how to turn the tables in our favor! Guest Link:  www.VennJM.com  has a free, downloadable guide on negotiation for the listeners Start your FREE 7 day trial for Jillian’s App at https://go.jillianmichaels.co...

Dec 14, 202046 minEp. 514

How to Speak Powerfully So People Listen, with Julian Treasure

We are all so hungry to be heard and feel known, yet for so many of us we are left feeling like no one is actually listening. This week, special guest, top rated international speaker and communications expert Julian Treasure shares his best kept secrets behind how to speak powerfully so people pay attention. Plus, Jillian shares her most recent travel debacle in too famous to have fun! Guest Links: Website:  https://www.juliantreasure.com Julian’s course, How to Speak So That Peo...

Dec 07, 20201 hr 2 minEp. 513

Trick Your Brain Into Falling Asleep, with Jim Donovan

It’s been a rough year, but Jillian wants everyone to know that there’s a light at the end of the tunnel! And she has a lot to say about fad diets like The F-Factor, Blood-Type & Paleo. Plus, Jim Donovan is on to share ways to use rhythm to calm anxiety and teach your body to sleep. Guest Links: Free "How to Trick Your Brain Into Falling Asleep" Guide and Video Tutorial:  https://www.jimdonovanmusic.com 2021 Winter Renewal Retreat on Zoom: Two rejuvenating days of sound healin...

Nov 30, 202048 minEp. 512

The Legit Love Doctor, Hayley Quinn

When Jillian watched Hayley Quinn’s TEDxTalk, “Searching for Love to Escape Ourselves,” she knew she had to have her on the show. So this week, Hayley joins us to share her thoughts on how to have a more fulfilling dating life, and tells us how she became the UK’s foremost dating coach.  Guest Links: Website:  https://www.hayleyquinn.com              YouTube: http://www.YouTube.com/HayleyQuinnXx Twitter: @HayleyQuinn...

Nov 23, 202043 minEp. 511

Mastering the Skill of Self Confidence, with Dr. Ivan Joseph

Jillian shares her thoughts on the importance of communication and tolerance in times of great division. Plus, the truth about lectins, goitrogens & phytoestrogens, and learning the skill of confidence from this week’s guest, Dr. Ivan Joseph. Article referenced about anti nutrients: https://www.hsph.harvard.edu/nutritionsource/anti-nutrients/lectins/ Guest info: Website:  https://drivanjoseph.com/ IG &Twitter: @DrIvanJoseph Linkedin:  https://www.linkedin.com/feed/ Yo...

Nov 16, 202045 minEp. 510

The Power of Community in Times of Chaos

Jillian’s personal experience with a close friend has left her at a loss as to how to support someone going through addiction and recovery. So this week, we have Lemonada Media co-founder/host of the podcast  Last Day,  Stephanie Wittels Wachs, on the show to talk about the importance of connecting to others. Guest links: LemonadaMedia.com Subscribe or listen to Last Day:  http://smarturl.it/lastdaypodcast   Start your FREE 7 day trial for Jillian’s App at&nbsp...

Nov 09, 202039 minEp. 509

Is Red Wine the Fountain of Youth?

How does the antioxidant resveratrol help our longevity genes, and how much of what kind of alcohol should we really be drinking to optimize its affect? Plus, the protein conversation: how much, what kind, and how to stay balanced. Start your FREE 7 day trial for Jillian’s App at https://go.jillianmichaels.com/WNt1rL7uyZ Send us your brief question at [email protected] Follow us on Instagram @JillianMichaels and @MartiniCindy This Week’s Sponsors: TRUNIAGEN.com/JILLIAN to save $...

Nov 02, 202041 minEp. 508

The Death of Common Sense, with Dr. Gad Saad

Jillian tries to zero in on why lies seem to have become a way of life, and Dr. Gad Saad, Evolutionary Behavioral Scientist and host of The Saad Truth podcast, joins to shed some light on the issue. His new book,  The Parasitic Mind: How Infectious Ideas Are Killing Common Sense,  is one of Jillian’s favorite reads! Guest links: Website:  https://www.gadsaad.com  (includes how to connect on Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, podcast etc.) The Parasitic Mind:  https://...

Oct 26, 202047 minEp. 507

The Social Dilemma, with Director Jeff Orlowski

This week, Jillian talks to Jeff Orlowski, director and co-writer of the wildly popular Netflix documentary,  The Social Dilemma.   In a world where our addiction to social media has been monetized, curated content controls what and how we think, polarizing us by finding our differences and playing them up for likes and comments. So what can we do about it? Start your FREE 7 day trial for Jillian’s App at https://go.jillianmichaels.com/WNt1rL7uyZ Send us your brief ...

Oct 19, 202050 minEp. 506

FODMAP Diet, CBD Rip-Offs, Adaptogens, & More!

For the final segment in our series, Dr. William Li shares his thoughts on adaptogens from food sources and from supplements. Plus, Jillian explores some reasons you might be bloated or constipated, and how a FODMAP diet could help determine whether it’s a food sensitivity or something more serious…and she definitely has an opinion on the latest marketing gimmick of adding CBD to anything and everything! Guest Links: Eat to Beat Disease: The New Science of How Your Body Can Heal Itself: https://...

Oct 12, 202034 minEp. 505

The Curative Powers of Cultural Foods

Dr. William Li is back to go over some ingredients from different cultures that can help support your body in various ways, from boosting your immune system to killing cancer stem cells. Plus, ever wonder why hair turns grey? Jillian has some ideas on how to slow it down, and some tips on your workout recovery. Guest Links: Eat to Beat Disease: The New Science of How Your Body Can Heal Itself: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1538714620/?ref=exp_drwilliamli_dp_vv_d Instagram: @DrWilliamLi Get the newsl...

Oct 05, 202040 minEp. 504

Can We Use Food to Fix Our DNA?

Jillian’s month-long series with Dr. William Li continues with Nutrigenomics, a new field of medicine that looks at how lifestyle and nutrition affect our DNA, and how we can use food to protect it. Plus, the #1 thing you should NOT be doing to your fruits and vegetables, and why you might want to start eating your coffee grounds! Guest Links: Eat to Beat Disease: The New Science of How Your Body Can Heal Itself https://www.amazon.com/dp/1538714620/?ref=exp_drwilliamli_dp_vv_d Instagram: @DrWill...

Sep 28, 202040 minEp. 503

Foods to Rejuvenate Our Bodies, with Dr. William Li

Jillian kicks off a 4-week series with Dr. William Li, beginning with Regenerative Foods that mobilize stem cells to help rebuild muscle and repair damage to our bodies. Plus, how the all-or-nothing mentality is counter intuitive to making progress in your workout, your diet, and your life. Guest Links: Eat to Beat Disease: The New Science of How Your Body Can Heal Itself: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1538714620/?ref=exp_drwilliamli_dp_vv_d Instagram: @DrWilliamLi Get the newsletter at: DrWilliamLi...

Sep 21, 202040 minEp. 502

7 Classic Body-Building Rules to Optimize Your Fitness

With gyms re-opening in some states, find out what happened when Jillian was asked whether or not she thinks they’re safe. Plus, classic body-building rules for fitness, and email questions on fiber, counting macros for weight loss, and more! Start your FREE 7 day trial for Jillian’s App at https://go.jillianmichaels.com/WNt1rL7uyZ Send us your brief question at [email protected] Follow us on Instagram @JillianMichaels and @MartiniCindy This Week’s Sponsors: FACTOR75.COM, promo ...

Sep 14, 202042 minEp. 501

Top Signs You're Losing Muscle and Not Fat

Jillian is fed up and frustrated with the lack of accountability these days and wants us all to put our energy to better use. Plus, what is causing your loose skin? And what are the signs that you’re overtraining and actually losing muscle? Start your FREE 7 day trial for Jillian’s App at https://go.jillianmichaels.com/WNt1rL7uyZ Send us your brief question at [email protected] Follow us on Instagram @JillianMichaels and @MartiniCindy This Week’s Sponsors: MOLEKULE.com, promo co...

Sep 07, 202035 minEp. 500

Too Famous for Covid?!

Jillian recorded this one while experiencing Covid-19 firsthand, and shares what she’s learned about testing, symptoms, stages, and treatments. Start your FREE 7 day trial for Jillian’s App at https://go.jillianmichaels.com/WNt1rL7uyZ Send us your brief question at [email protected] Follow us on Instagram @JillianMichaels and @MartiniCindy This Week’s Sponsors: RITUAL.com/JILLIAN for 10% off during your first 3 months THIRDLOVE.com/Jillian for 15% off your first purchase See Pri...

Aug 31, 202038 minEp. 499

Can Yoga Heal Old Maladies?

World-renowned yogi and happiness expert Dashama joins Jillian to talk about the importance of yoga and the 30-day yoga challenge on The Fitness App. And keep listening to hear Jillian and Cindy devolve into TMI on the “just in case” pee, and an attempt to share tips for shower sex! Guest Links: For more about Dashama, visit Dashama .com or Dashama.org Dashama.org/Love for the free, 7-day SLAY challenge Start your FREE 7 day trial for Jillian’s My Fitness App at https://go.jillianmichaels.c...

Aug 24, 202038 minEp. 498

The Truth About Medical Marijuana

Dr. Leslie Apgar and Gina Dubbé, authors of  High Heals: How Two Women Found Their Footing in the Medical Cannabis Industry  join Jillian to talk about medical cannabis and its potential to treat women’s health issues. Plus, which type of salt is best for us? And don’t miss Jillian’s last word on intuitive eating! Guest links:  GreenHouseWellness.com Blissiva.com HighHeals.biz Start your FREE 7 day trial for Jillian’s My Fitness App at https://go.jillianmichaels.com/WNt1rL7uy...

Aug 17, 202040 minEp. 497

Dr. William Li's Immunity Boosters for Fall

Dr. William Li, physician, scientist and author of the NY Times best seller  Eat To Beat Disease: The New Science of How Your Body Can Heal Itself  is back to talk about how we can safely reopen schools, the timing of potential vaccines, and the amazing benefits of seasonal foods.  Guest Links: Dr.WilliamLi.com Instagram: @DrWilliamLi Start your FREE 7 day trial for Jillian’s My Fitness App at https://go.jillianmichaels.com/WNt1rL7uyZ Send us your brief question at jilli...

Aug 10, 202044 minEp. 496

Manage Your Money During the Pandemic, with Jean Chatzky

Financial expert, author and host of the podcast  HerMoney with Jean Chatzky  joins Jillian to talk about what’s going on with the market and the economy, and what people should be doing right now with regard to their finances. Plus, can you just walk for fitness? Guest Links: HerMony.com HerMoney Podcast Twitter & Instagram: @Jean Chatzky Start your FREE 7 day trial for Jillian’s My Fitness App at  https://go.jillianmichaels.com/WNt1rL7uyZ Send us your brief qu...

Aug 03, 202036 minEp. 495