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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

Circuit Training, Winter Workouts & Dr. V

Plus, Jillian breaks down the circuit training and dealing with all the 'shoulds' we put on ourselves. Then Dr. Katja Van Herle (Board Certified UCLA endocrinologist) is back with Jillian to talk about her Top 7 Ways to Weight Loss. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 14, 201148 min

Can I afford to go Organic?

Jillian says, 'You bet there is!' Then Jillian jumps right into questions from listeners dealing with diet, fitness, nutrition, inspiration, plus a call that some of our guy listeners may be dealing with, and that's peaking potassium. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 07, 201152 min

Eating Real Food & Can You Change Your Family?

Sometimes we just forget to eat real food. Trying to get you loved ones to listen to your wellness advise? Is it possible? Jillian talks a caller through this one. Then more questions on fitness, nutrition & inspiration. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 30, 201156 min

Overweight to Pay? Plus Dr. V's Top 7

If you're overweight should you pay more for your healthcare? Then Jillian is joined by Dr. Katja Van Herle, UCLA board certified endocrinologist, to give us her Top 7 ways to fight off flu this winter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 23, 201150 min

Swaps & Fitness for Person with Disabilities

And yes...they are pretty simple. But what a major impact these replacements can have on your well being. Then it's caller time where JIllian answers questions on diet, fitness and overall wellness. This week's show also takes on a topic that very few take on...fitness for person's with disabilities. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 16, 201148 min

Detoxifying Our Lives & Food Cannot Be A Reward

Jillian gives a real eye opener on how we can get the toxic stuff OUT of our lives. Then Jillian gets into calls with questions on fitness, nutrition, inspiration and overall wellness. One woman is using food as the ultimate reward. Guess how Jillian deals with that? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 09, 201155 min

Unhealthy Kids & Living in the Middle

Black or white? What a painful place to live. Jillian talks about how invaluable it is to see the word with an open mind. Then it's call time where Jillian answers questions on fitness, nutrition, inspiration and overall wellness. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 02, 201148 min

Going For It & All Those Blocks We Put In Our Way

Leap and the net will appear. Jillian knows...she tested it. Then Jillian gets right into calls dealing with questions on fitness, nutrition, inspiration and overall wellness. She speaks with two very cool women who are dealing with mental blocks and the oh so gradual impending menopause. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 26, 201155 min

Never Fear Protein & Knowing CPR

However, we need a "complete protein". So how do we get it? Then Jillian touches on how incredibly important it is to be able to administer CPR. And by request...more calls. Jillian takes caller questions on diet, fitness, nutrition inspiration and overall wellness. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 12, 201153 min

Self Help that Harms & Sugar

There's taking good advice or there's getting caught in a cult-like movement. Sugar gets a bad rap! It's not the sugar that kills us, it's how much we're eating. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 05, 201148 min

Wasting Food & Myrtle Potter Fitness

Between "field & fork" half the world's harvest goes bad. How can we help? A way to start is with your shopping list. And "Your Trusted Voice in Health Care" Myrtle Potter returns to the studio with Jillian. Always amazing info from Myrtle. This time it's about staying safe with your medications. The Jillian takes call on fitness, nutrition, inspiration and overall wellness. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...

Jul 29, 201156 min

Fitness & All About Milk

Jillian has a list of fun new doo dahs that can help turn things around. Next...Believe this...there is a whole lot to know about milk. These are alternatives, some good and some not so good. Then Jillian gets to your calls on diet, fitness, nutrition, inspiration and overall wellness. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 22, 201151 min

USO Fitness Tour & Dr. V and Our Bones

Completely inspired to do something more, Jillian has come up with a very cool project that will help the troops not only overseas, but when they come back home. Dr. Katja Van Herle (Board Certified UCLA Endocrinologist) joins Jillian to talk about osteoporosis. What an eye opener this segment is. Dr. V is very clear on what we have to do to stave off this incredibly debilitating bone crusher. You guys too! Then it's call time where Jillian answers questions on fitness, diet, nutrition and inspi...

Jul 15, 201153 min

Loving Your Home & All About Fear

Especially if you turn it into a restorative sanctuary. And it doesn't take much to make it that way. Then Jillian tackles fear. What a huge source of motivation it can be, however, it all depends on your attitude around it. Just enough time for some calls on fitness, nutrition, inspiration and overall wellness. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 08, 201150 min

Stop Snacking Tricks & Arthritis is Hitting us Younger

Jillian let's it out on how she gave into her cravings, but fought back with a few tricks before she got completely out of control. Arthritis is creeping into our lives. Especially women. Jillian explains how some attention to prevention can make a huge difference. The Jillian takes caller questions on fitness, nutrition, inspiration and overall wellness. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 01, 201149 min

All About Faith & Dr. V's Top 7

Jillian lets us know that sometimes life gives us a natural transition. And if you believe in it, then that's faith. Then Jillian speaks with the amazing Dr. Katja Van Herle (board certified UCLA endocrinologist) about the "Top 7 Foods You Should Enjoy Everyday." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 17, 201152 min

Our perception of food & Rogue Pharmacies

If we're told it's healthy, we automatically think it's bad. Jillian gives us a revealing look at the psychology of how our food tastes. Next, Christine Jones, General Counsel for GoDaddy is Jillian's guests with some great info on battling rogue pharmacies plaguing the Internet. They come into our lives without us even realizing it. Cristine not only has great info , but some real solid advice on how to protect your kids from them. Then Jillian gets the chance to answer caller's questions on fi...

Jun 10, 201152 min

Do it Yourself Medical Scans & Fat Loss

Nothing....Jillian repeats nothing, is better than going to your doctor for a check up, however there are some pretty cool self check ups you can do right at home. You want fat loss, not just weight loss. Jillian talks about maximizing your body composition, and then lays out an amazing workout to do just that. Then it's time for caller questions on diet, fitness, nutrition and inspiration. Check out how Jillian helps this one Mom of five squeeze a workout into her day. Learn more about your ad ...

Jun 03, 201158 min

Jillian talks salt...

...and Dr. V talks Potty Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 20, 201158 min

All about 'UNLIMITED' and food Doc Mark Izzo

Then the Doctor of Food, Post's Mark Izzo joins Jillian to talk about the changes they are making to their products, the struggles they face doing so, and the options that are out there. And Jillian gets a chance to talk to callers about their questions on fitness, nutrition, inspiration and overall wellness. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 13, 201153 min

Debunking The Plateau and Myrtle Potter

Is there really such a thing as a plateau? Watch out...Jillian lets the dogs out on this one. Then a very smart and very cool woman joins Jillian. Myrtle Potter the Trusted Voice in Health Care talks about the "5 Prescriptions Your Doctor Won't Give You." This is info you do not want to miss. Jillian then takes caller questions on fitness, nutrition, inspiration and overall wellness. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...

May 06, 201156 min

Not so great workout trends & Maria Rodale

Jillian is not so happy with the latest trend of working out in your bare feet. Get your kicks on!! Plus the most asked question for Jillian..."Can I spot reduce?" Then joining Jillian is Maria Rodale, CEO of Rodale Inc., the world's largest publisher of advice and information on health, wellness and the environment. A very cool woman. Jillian then takes caller questions on diet, fitness, and inspiration. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...

Apr 29, 201151 min

Jillian and Bob on the radio!

They have a whole lot of fun and share a whole lot of knowledge. Out of the shoot it's all about child obesity. Some awesome, solid advice. Then both Jillian and Bob talk to callers and guide them through their questions on diet, fitness and overall wellness. A real cool breakthrough happens here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 22, 201157 min

Hello super bugs and Dr. V's Top 7

Antibiotics are being funnelled into our food system and that is causing big problems for us. Say hello to super bugs. Jillian is joined by Dr. Katja Van Herle (board certified UCLA endocrinologist). This week it's "The Top 7 Reasons You Need Sleep." This one will blow your mind. Jillian takes caller questions on diet, fitness, nutrition, inspiration and overall wellness. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...

Apr 15, 201156 min

Fat is not the enemy and green beauty

Not only do you have to be concerned about what you put "in" your body, you have to be concerned about "what" you put on your body. Paige Padgett joins Jillian to talk some Green Beauty Tips. Jillian takes caller questions on diet, fitness, nutrition, inspiration and overall wellness. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 08, 201149 min

Save money big time & going beyond the physical

However once she gets started watch out....she lays us out on the mat with all the stuff we DO NOT need to be buying. Next: You gotta know, that the benefits of exercise, goes so far beyond the physical. Then Jillian takes caller questions on diet, fitness, nutrition, inspiration and overall wellness. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 01, 201147 min

Motivating the ones we love & the dirt on GMO's

Our partners, our parents, our kids, our sisters, our brothers, our friends, all the people we love. How on earth do we motivate them to a healthier, happier way of living? And can we? GMO's! We cannot ignore. So Jillian helps us figure out how to deal with them. Jillian takes caller questions on fitness, nutrition, inspiration and overall wellness. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 25, 201143 min

It's Dr. V and one of her top 7's

Jillian is joined once again by the amazing Dr. Katja Van Herle (Board certified UCLA endocrinologist). Today's Top 7? Top 7 ways to energize.. Then Jillian takes caller questions on fitness, nutrition, inspiration and overall wellness. Oh yeah...one caller wants to know what Jillian's vices are. Oh oh. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 18, 201145 min

Going Vegan and Fast Workouts

Okay, so you decide it's time...you want to Go Vegan! Well hang on. Jillian says if you do it, you gotta, gotta, gotta do it right. It's all about balance. You're absolutely crunched for time, but you are determined to get that workout in. Is there such a thing as a fast workout? For sure you can do it, however you have to make it effective. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 11, 201141 min
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