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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

The Truth Behind Weight Gain, with Dr. William Li

Dr. William Li, physician, scientist and bestselling author of  Eat to Beat Disease: The New Science of How Your Body Can Heal Itself  and  Eat to Beat Your Diet: Burn Fat, Heal Your Metabolism, and Live Longer is on to explain why we gain weight and whether genetics play a role. What types of body fat are good, and which are bad? How can we fix the damage excess body fat causes to our endocrine system and microbiome? Dr Li does a deep dive on the future of obesity drugs and ...

Jan 08, 20241 hr 6 minEp. 674

Jillian’s Favorite Health Influencers and Mental Fitness Challenge for 2024

It’s a new year and Jillian is here to tell you all about the trends that are coming, the ones that are going and, most importantly, which trends to embrace and which ones to avoid. Get up to speed on everything from workouts and supplements to fitness and health influencers. Find out all about Jillian’s mental fitness challenge for 2024 and how to join in! And last - but never least - a few fave things to keep you warm and entertained for the remainder of the winter!  Previous ep...

Jan 01, 202442 minEp. 673

The Latest Fitness Trends and More for a Healthy Holiday!

This week, Jillian is prepping us to get/stay fit in 2024 with the latest in fitness trends! Do you have a bucket list, and if not, why not?! Then, have you ever wondered which eggs to buy - cage free or pasture raised? Organic eggs or omega-3 enhanced eggs? Jillian goes over what all the claims mean and how to buy the most nutritious eggs from the happiest hens. Last, tales from a food desert - Jillian breaks down how to stay healthy when you are forced to eat fast food! Yup, it’s all...

Dec 25, 202339 minEp. 672

A Revolutionary, Full-Body Approach to Treat ADHD, Focus, PTSD, OCD, and Boost Libido, with Dr. Uma Naidoo

Dr. Uma Naidoo,   nutritional psychiatrist, chef, and bestselling author of the new book,  Calm Your Mind With Food,  is giving usa   revolutionary, full-body approach to treat ADHD, focus, PTSD, OCD, and more. She outlines the worst offending foods and added ingredients that exacerbate anxiety and depression, as well as the most powerful foods and nutrients to optimize focus, contentment, and calm. Plus, top foods to boost libido!  Guest Links: Insta...

Dec 18, 20231 hrEp. 671

How to Beat Food Addiction by Understanding the Mental Health Connection, with Dr. Susan Peirce Thompson

Today’s guest is Dr. Susan Peirce Thompson, a New York Times bestselling author and cognitive scientist specializing in the connection between mental health and weight loss. In this episode, Dr. Thompson outlines how to beat food addiction - the only addiction that is both a substance AND behavioral addiction - overcome psychological eating, and reverse leptin resistance for lasting weight loss.  Guest Links: Her new book, ON THIS BRIGHT DAY:  A Year of Reflections for L...

Dec 11, 20231 hr 7 minEp. 670

An Astronaut’s Guide to Achieving the Impossible, with Mike Massimino

Former NASA Astronaut and Columbia University engineering professor, Mike Massimino, Ph.D. joins Jillian this week.  Mike was rejected from NASA’s space program four times before getting in and is now considered one of the most accomplished astronauts in history. He teaches us how to beat rejection, achieve any goal, and use fear as your greatest tool. Plus, he expands on what’s next for humans in space, UAPs / UFO’s, billionaires in space, and so much more!  Guest Links...

Dec 04, 20231 hr 18 minEp. 669

How Healthy Fast Food Became a Billion-Dollar Business, with sweetgreen Co-Founder Nicolas Jammet

Nicolas Jammet,   co-founder and Chief Concept Officer of sweetgreen started a salad bar in college with his two buddies because they didn't like the school cafeteria. Now they're millionaires. In this episode, we look at how to make healthy food sexy, and how they built that into a billion-dollar business. And most importantly, how we can change the future of fast food so it saves lives instead of taking them. Guest Links: Sweetgreen website Sweetgreen Instagram Sw...

Nov 27, 202349 minEp. 668

The Best and Worst Things for Brain Health, with Dr. Daniel Amen

Completely heal your brain and rewrite your inner thoughts with Dr. Daniel Amen ,  a Double Board Certified Psychiatrist and Child Psychiatrist and 12-time New York Times bestselling author. In this episode of Keeping It Real, Dr. Amen identifies what we can do to heal our brain and the things that damage our brains the most - from environmental toxins, sugar, alcohol, caffeine, blood flow, genetics, infection and more. No important factor is left unexplored. He exp...

Nov 20, 20231 hr 7 minEp. 667

Life Strategies for Overcoming Fear and Conquering Your Goals, with Elite Climber Sasha DiGiulian

Sasha DiGuilian, world champion free-climber and author of the new book,  Take the Lead: Hanging On, Letting Go, and Conquering Life’s Hardest Climbs  joins Jillian to share her top strategies for overcoming fear, building resilience, managing setbacks, and coming out on top in a male dominated industry, against all odds.  Guest Links: The book: Take the Lead: Hanging On, Letting Go, and Conquering Life’s Hardest Climbs   Soocial: @SashaDiGuilian SEND Bars: https://www.s...

Nov 13, 202353 minEp. 666

100 of the Simplest, Smartest Hacks to Change Your Life, with Veteran Wellness Journalist Liz Moody

Veteran wellness journalist and   author Liz Moody joins Jillian to help us level-up our health, relationships, and career with the simplest science-backed life hacks. From finding love, combating anxiety and depression, and getting your well deserved promotion - Liz gives us all the most effective action steps. Guest Links: The Liz Moody Podcast, on all podcast streaming platforms IG and TikTok: @LizMoody Buy the book at 100WaysToChangeYourLife.com  Website: LizMoody.com&nbs...

Nov 06, 202354 minEp. 665

Shocking Warnings From Big Food / Big Pharma Whistleblower, Calley Means

Calley Means graduated from Stanford undergrad and Harvard Business School, and went on to lobby American politicians on behalf of big food and big pharmaceutical companies. Now he is exposing the incentives for this toxic duo of Big Food and Big Pharmaceutical to keep us fatter, sicker, and more depressed, in addition to the corrupt practices they engage in to do it -- from intimidating our senators and buying off our doctors with “consulting fees,” to paying off civil rights groups a...

Oct 30, 20231 hr 16 minEp. 664

Understanding Cancer & the Latest Scientific Breakthroughs to Reduce Risk / Cure It, with Dr. Sanjay Juneja

Dr. Sanjay Juneja joins Jillian to explain what cancer is (or rather, what makes your cells “go rogue”) - from viruses and their variants like HPV and cervical cancer, mononucleosis, and Hodgkin’s Lymphoma, to things that “invite” cancer like smoking, drinking, poor sleep, working night shifts and more. Then, we discuss top strategies to reduce cancer risk, like cultivating a diverse microbiome, managing insulin levels, hormone balance, etc. Dr Juneja explains which scans and scre...

Oct 23, 20231 hr 4 minEp. 663

How to Increase Your Chances at Happiness, with Gad Saad, Ph.D.

Gad Saad, Ph.D .  is the “de facto global therapist” to an ever-growing audience of hundreds of thousands of people through his game-changing work. In this episode, he shares the nature of happiness and how to achieve it. It’s not a merely a changeable mood but a process toward which we can strive by following some basic steps that have been known to humans for millennia. He outlines his top prescriptions for happiness from his latest book, including: ·   ...

Oct 16, 20231 hr 5 minEp. 662

The End to Dementia, Alzheimer’s, and Small Blood Vessel Disease, with Dr. Axel Montagne, Ph.D.

Dr. Axel Montagne, Ph.D., Chancellor's Fellow & UK DRI Group Leader at The University of Edinburgh, joins Jillian this week to explain everything we need to know about the causes of dementia and whether or not we can prevent it.  From the degradation of our blood brain barrier, to small blood vessel disease, Alzheimer’s and amyloid plaques, to what you need to know if you are genetically predisposed by having certain APOE genes. We also discuss the link between insulin resista...

Oct 09, 20231 hr 3 minEp. 661

Top Strategies to Build Muscle & Bone Density Through Nutrition & Fitness, with Layne Norton, Ph.D.

Layne Norton, Ph.D .  is a scientist, pro natural bodybuilder, raw elite powerlifter, and physique coach, among other things. He received his BS in Biochemistry, and his PhD in Nutritional Sciences. Layne and Jill haven’t always seen eye to eye, which makes this show incredibly fun and different. They dig in on all the research regarding optimal protein intake, the differences between plant protein and animal protein, the best fitness strategies to build muscle and bone density, t...

Oct 02, 20231 hr 25 minEp. 660

Utilizing Past Trauma & Stress to Build Resilience and Unleash Your Potential, with Neuropsychologist Dr. Julia DiGangi

Dr. Julia DiGangi, Ph.D., Harvard fellow, neuropsychologist   and author of the new book,  Energy Rising , joins Jillian to discuss the relationship between trauma, stress, and resilience in the brain. So many of us get in our own way and then wonder why we don’t have all the things we want out of life. Dr. DiGangi shows us how we are unconsciously creating negative feedback loops in our lives and how to change that behavior permanently. Learn to manage anxiety, har...

Sep 25, 20231 hr 6 minEp. 659

The Most Effective Cosmetic Procedures from Lasers & Stem Cells to Micro Needling & Peels, with Orla Stewart Becker

This week, Jillian’s personal expert Orla Stewart Becker joins the show to share the top cosmetic procedures to reverse the appearance of aging. From reducing the look of wrinkles, tightening the skin, removing sun damage, correcting pigmentation issues, to building collagen, no stone is left unturned. First, Orla walks us through all the different laser treatment options and what is best for which condition. We go over things like CO2, Fraxel, Pixel, Intense Pulsed Light (IPL), micro needling, ...

Sep 18, 20231 hr 3 minEp. 658

Dr. Arthur Agatston on the Top Strategies To Prevent or Even Reverse Heart Disease!

Dr. Arthur Agatston is back this week and we are talking solutions to prevent or reverse heart disease. We look at habits like stress management, sleep, hygiene…find out which are best for heart health and which are worse. He covers supplements like omega 3 fatty acids, red yeast rice, CoQ10, creatine, and antioxidants  – what are the best ones to take and what is a waste of money. Which medications and treatments (like stem cell therapy, PCSK9 inhibitors, aspirin, statins…) are best f...

Sep 11, 20231 hr 21 minEp. 657

Heart Disease Is Not What You Think, with the author of The South Beach Diet, World Renowned Cardiologist Dr. Arthur Agatston

In the first of two episodes with world renowned cardiologist Dr. Arthur Agatston, we break down everything you need to know about heart disease - the top killer of all American’s, over cognitive disease, cancer, diabetes, etc. In this weeks show, Dr. Agatston clears up all the misinformation about cholesterol and explains what types of cholesterol are bad, down to the particular size of your LDL (low density lipid particles). He explains which genetic predispositions cause heart ...

Sep 04, 20231 hr 1 minEp. 656

Everything You Should Know About Hormone Replacement Therapy, with Dr. JoAnn Manson

Dr. JoAnn Manson is an   endocrinologist, epidemiologist, and professor of medicine at Harvard Medical School, and Brigham and Women's Hospital. In this epsisode, Dr. Manson outlines the specific pros and cons of hormone replacement after menopause, as well as when exactly to start HRT if you choose to pursue it. Find out who is a good candidate for it and who isn’t; what types of hormone replacement medications and applications are best – from bioidentical and synthetic, to ...

Aug 28, 20231 hr 8 minEp. 655

Exercises to Live Longer, Diets to Lose Weight, Testosterone Replacement (TRT), Ozempic & More, with Dr. Peter Attia

Dr. Peter Attia, founder of Early Medical and best selling author of  Outlive,  joins Jillian this week. He covers the benefits and potential downsides of testosterone replacement (TRT), as well as the best exercises for living your longest, fullest life – including your VO2 max, Zone 2 and strength training. Find out how to know if you are genetically predisposed to Alzheimer’s and dementia and what to do about it. Plus, Dr. Attia expands on his concerns with Ozempic and hig...

Aug 21, 20231 hr 16 minEp. 654

How to Fix Your Blood Sugar to Reverse Chronic Illness, with Dr. Casey Means

Metabolic disease specialist Dr. Casey Means joins Jillian this week. Learn what the "spectrum of health" is, where you fall on it, and how to take charge when the healthcare system fails you. She explains metabolic disease, from type 2 diabetes and Alzheimer's to infertility and vision loss, and how to reverse it without drugs. Plus, how to manage the things that most affect cellular health: diet, sleep, stress, microbiome, toxins, light, temperature, circadian rhythms, and the most benefi...

Aug 14, 20231 hr 21 minEp. 653

Is “Off Label” Medication Use Safe? Overtraining, The Safety of Stevia, the Accuracy of BMR Calculators, & More!

First up, Jillian explores the practice of prescribing drugs for off label use -- a different purpose than what the drug is FDA approved for. Why is it done? What are the risks and benefits? And some things you need to know before you engage in off label drug use. Then, Jillian resumes her role as a world renowned fitness expert and certified nutritionist to dig in to what it means to be over trained. What are the consequences and how can you fix them? Plus, listener questions on every...

Aug 07, 20231 hr 2 minEp. 652

How to Beat Any Addiction, with Dr. Anna Lembke, Author of Dopamine Nation

Dr. Anna Lembke, world renowned addiction specialist, psychiatrist, and author of the NYT bestseller  Dopamine Nation: Finding Balance in the Age of Indulgence , joins Jillian this week to talk about overcoming any addiction, from social media to food, alcohol, pills and more.   She explains exactly when a habit becomes an addiction as well as the reasons we get addicted, and how to safeguard against it. Find out how the power of a "dopamine detox” improves dopamine sensitivity and hel...

Jul 31, 202359 minEp. 651

Intermittent Fasting for Weight Loss, Cancer Prevention, and Reversing PCOS & Type 2 Diabetes, with Dr. Jason Fung

Dr. Jason Fung -- Canadian nephrologist, functional medicine advocate, and author of multiple books, including  The Cancer Code, The PCOS Plan, The Diabetes Code,  and his latest project,  The Diabetes Code Journal  -- joins Jillian to share top strategies for weight loss, cancer prevention, and the reversal of PCOS and Type 2 diabetes. Plus, all your fasting questions answered: What can you eat without breaking a fast? How long should you fast? How often should you...

Jul 24, 20231 hr 19 minEp. 650

The Future of Medicine, with Dr. Leroy Hood and Dr. Nathan Price

Can chronic disease be prevented with data clouds, AI, genome testing and more? Can we add 50 years to our lives? Doctors Leroy Hood and Nathan Price outline what medicine will look like in the next 5 years - including the bright future of treatments for Alzheimer’s, cancer, and heart disease. Guest Links: https://www.amazon.com/Age-Scientific-Wellness-Personalized-Predictive/dp/0674245946 https://isbscience.org/  - this is their joint organization https://www.thorne.com/  - Nathan’s c...

Jul 17, 20231 hr 14 minEp. 649

How to Have the Healthiest, Thick Head of Hair, Reverse Your Gray and Prevent Hair Loss!

Low Level Laser Therapy, micro needling, caffeine shampoos, hair supplements like Nutrafol, Minoxidil, Finasteride…Jillian is sharing her personal hair care regimen to prevent hair loss and reverse gray, as well as breaking down some of the recent research on how to re-grow hair with the help of supplements and medications. Everything you need to know so you can have the healthiest, most beautiful head of hair possible. Plus, listener questions on quitting diet soda, resistance tr...

Jul 10, 20231 hr 2 minEp. 648

How to Permanently Change Your Life with Therapy, with Dr. Jo Ann McKarus

Psychoanalyst Dr. Jo Ann McKarus, PsyD, joins Jillian this week to help us understand the power of therapy and how to get the most out of it. First, she outlines how to identify if you are a candidate for therapy and if so, how to find the right therapist for your needs. She explains what the “unconscious” is, how it’s created from past traumas, and how it begets negative patterns in our lives. She goes on to explain how defense mechanisms, projection, and internalizatio...

Jul 03, 20231 hr 15 minEp. 647

Everything You Need to Know About Allergies, from Symptoms to Remedies, with Dr. Amy Shah!

Dr. Amy Shah, double board-certified medical doctor and wellness expert with a specialty in immunology and allergy medicine, joins Jillian this week! She explains everything allergies: what exactly is an allergy and how to tell if you or your child has one? What are the different types of allergies, from environmental to food? Why do they develop? Why are more and more people   getting allergies? And most importantly, Dr Shah gives a complete review on treatmen...

Jun 26, 20231 hr 1 minEp. 646

The Constipation Cure, with Dr. Robynne Chutkan

Dr. Robynne Chutkan -- gastroenterologist at Georgetown University Hospital, founder of the Digestive Center for Women and author of the bestselling books  Gutbliss ;  The Microbiome Solution; The Bloat Cure,  and  The Anti-Viral Gut --  is back to talk about constipation.Find out what poop actually is (and it’s likely not what you think) and the effects of constipation on the body like fatigue, bloating, heartburn, impaired detoxification, and more. Dr. C...

Jun 19, 20231 hr 14 minEp. 645