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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

What Type of Magnesium Should You Take & Why? The Oral Health/Heart Health Connection. Vagus Nerve Hacks for Anxiety Relief & Stress Management

The majority of Americans are deficient in magnesium. However, not all magnesium supplements are the same. In this week's show, Jillian runs down the different forms of magnesium and what they do so you can select the ideal one for your needs. Then, we take a dive into the connection between oral health and heart health, with extensive tips on the ultimate oral hygiene routine that can help bulletproof not just your teeth and gums, but also your arteries! Plus, listener quest...

Jun 12, 202349 minEp. 644

The Life Changing Power Of Functional Mushrooms: Immunity, Metabolism, Dementia, Gut Health, & More, with Tony Shields

Tony Shields, CEO and co-founder of FreshCap Mushrooms and the host of the FreshCap YouTube Channel, joins Jillian this week to talk about the power of functional mushrooms on everything from immunity to neurogenesis, serenity to energy, gut health to a source of anti-oxidants. We explore reishi’s ability to help manage stress and boost mood; turkey tail’s benefit to the microbiome and the up-regulation of our immune system against diseases like cancer; the Sta...

Jun 05, 20231 hr 10 minEp. 643

A 102-Year-Old Doctor’s Six Secrets to Health and Happiness at Every Age, with Dr. Gladys McGarey

Dr. Gladys McGarey, "the mother of holistic medicine,” joins Jillian this week to share her secrets for living to 100 with vitality, mental and physical health, and purpose! She tells us her incredible life story from her early, post World War I beginnings on medical safaris in India with her parents, to lessons she learned from Ghandi himself. Not to mention being one of only 50 women in America to attend medical school during World War II, her exploration and integration of alternati...

May 29, 20231 hr 10 minEp. 642

How Optimized Circadian Rhythms Can Change Your Weight Loss, Immunity, Hormone Balance, & More, with Dr. Amy Shah

Dr. Amy Shah is on this week to share the keys for resetting our circadian rhythm and explain how doing so can improve every aspect of our health. Circadian rhythms direct the function of every cell in our body, thereby impacting ideal hormone balance, healthy weight, excellent sleep, a strong immune system and so much more! Get to know the 6 pillars of resetting your circadian rhythms to find the ideal times to eat, train, and sleep! Guest Links: Website:  https://amymdwellness.c...

May 22, 202355 minEp. 641

The Ultimate Strategy To Heal Your Body, Prevent Disease, & Reverse Aging! Plus - A Melatonin Tell All!

This week, Jillian takes you through the best strategies to avoid heart disease, cancer, hormonal imbalances, and more. From hormesis to hormone replacement - this episode gets into the nitty-gritty of aging well.  Plus, we take a look at the dangers of melatonin supplements and explore the brain health benefits of the "Stamets Stack" of functional mushrooms. Start taking action, from vitamins to hormone replacement, and do things now to prevent illness later!  For 25% o...

May 15, 20231 hr 4 minEp. 640

The Hidden Super Power of Sensitivity, with Andre Sólo

Andre Sólo,  co-Founder of Sensitive Refuge and co-author of  Sensitive: The Hidden Power of the Highly Sensitive Person in a Loud, Fast, Too-Much World,  joins Jillian this week to discuss the superpowers of highly sensitive people. Research shows that 1 in 3 people are "highly sensitive." From a high level of physical sensory awareness to emotional sensitivity - “HSP” (highly sensitive people) have the ability to make incredible societal contributions when their skill ...

May 08, 202355 minEp. 639

The Toxic Products and Harmful Habits That Are Making You Sick, and the Simple Changes That Will Save You, with Darin Olien

Darin Olien, wellness expert, exercise physiologist, and nutritionist joins Jillian to talk about his new book,  Fatal Conveniences . Darin breaks down where hidden toxins live in our lives, from ultra-processed foods, cleaning products, hygiene, beauty products, and drinking water, to less likely culprits like EMF’s, chemicals on our clothing, and so much more. Darin shows us how to simply remove all these toxins from our lives to safeguard our health. Then, we look at ...

May 01, 20231 hr 14 minEp. 638

Understanding Trauma, Building Resilience, and the Power to Heal, with Dr. Gabor Maté

Dr. Gabor Maté, holocaust survivor, physician, global speaker, thought leader, and author of   The Myth of Normal: Trauma, Illness, and Healing in a Toxic Culture, joins Jillian for this week’s show.  He is helping us understand what trauma is, how it impacts us physically as well as psychologically, and most importantly, how to heal from it. Trauma can manifest in every aspect of our lives, from auto immune conditions like multiple sclerosis, fibromyalgia, and rheumatoi...

Apr 24, 20231 hr 20 minEp. 637

How to Make Your Body 20 Again, with Anti-Aging Biotech Tycoon Bryan Johnson

Bryan Johnson -- anti-aging biotech tycoon, entrepreneur, venture capitalist, writer/author – is on the show today to share how his company Blueprint scientifically looks at longevity and biological age to slow or even neutralize the speed of aging. He explains how he has reached a point where he accumulates aging damage slower than a 10-year-old, and reversed his epigenetic age by 5.1 years! Bryan also shares his eating, sleeping, exercising, supplementing, and other habits and routines he has ...

Apr 17, 20231 hr 17 minEp. 636

The Power of Light Medicine, with Dr. Jacob Liberman

If you've been hearing about the power of light medicine recently and want to explore what it can do and how it works, this is the show for you! Dr. Jacob Liberman, a pioneer in the fields of light, vision and consciousness is on to teach us the power of light - physically and psychologically. From vision to hair, mitochondria to mood, we explore light medicine as an extremely powerful tool to improve our health.   Guest Links: Website:  https://www.jacobliberman.org/ &n...

Apr 10, 20231 hr 19 minEp. 635

How to Lower Cortisol! Top Hormones that Influence Weight & How to Balance Them! The Latest on Ozempic!

This week, Jillian takes us through the top 9 hormones that impact weight and how to balance them. She also does a deep dive on Cortisol, from when it should spike to how to keep it from being chronically elevated. Plus, the latest on Ozempic - everything you need to know! For 25% off The Fitness App by Jillian Michaels, go to  www.thefitnessapp.com/podcastdeal Follow us on Instagram @JillianMichaels and @MartiniCindy Jillian Michaels Community:  https://www.facebook.com...

Apr 03, 202357 minEp. 634

How To Dial In The CICO Diet For Fail-Proof Results!

Jillian throws it back with a “Too Famous” segment, regaling us with her latest adventure of an authentic, Japanese restaurant omakase involving large, fish testicles. Then, we are back to work covering what to do when you think calorie counting is failing you - especially if you are contending with a hormonal condition like PCOS, menopause, high cortisol, insulin resistance, etc. And we are taking listener questions on everything from liquid collagen to pelvic floor and...

Mar 27, 202340 minEp. 633

The Most Cutting Edge Science Behind Metabolism and Fat Burning, with Dr. William Li

Dr. William Li -- physician, scientist, president and medical director of the Angiogenesis Foundation, and author of the new book,  Eat to Beat Your Diet: Burn Fat, Heal Your Metabolism, and Live Longer  -- is back! He's covering the 5 systems of fat metabolism: angiogenesis (blood flow to starve fat cells), regeneration (kill fat stem cells), microbiome (in regard to fat metabolism), epigenetics (controlling the expression of our genes to optimize metabolism,) and top fat bu...

Mar 20, 20231 hr 5 minEp. 632

Can Psychedelics Combat Addiction, Anxiety, PTSD, Depression & More, with Dr. Matthew Johnson

Dr. Matthew W. Johnson, Ph.D. joins Jillian this week. He’s the Susan Hill Ward Endowed Professor of Psychedelics and Consciousness Research at Johns Hopkins and the world’s most widely published expert on psychedelics. His research in the clinical use of psychedelics has helped people transform their lives. From quitting smoking to cancer distress treatment, management of anxiety, depression and more - psychedelics may change the future of psychology and behavioral&nbsp...

Mar 13, 20231 hr 10 minEp. 631

Is Immortality Actually Within Reach - Harvard Geneticist Dr. David Sinclair Says Maybe!

David Sinclair,  A.O., Ph.D.,  Professor in the Department of Genetics and co-Director of the Paul F. Glenn Center for Biology of Aging Research at Harvard Medical School joins Jillian this week! He's explaining how we can gain at least 15 more years of life and stave off age related diseases like cancer, heart disease, Alzheimer's and more. He's telling us what to eat, when to eat, top fitness strategies, and top lifestyle strategies to reverse your biological clock. Pl...

Mar 06, 20231 hr 10 minEp. 630

The Ideal Birth Plan to Cultivate Your Baby’s Microbiome, with Dr. Robynne Chutkan!

Dr. Robynne Chutkan, gastroenterologist at Georgetown University Hospital and founder of the Digestive Center for Women, is back! She's schooling us on her birth plan to maximize your baby’s microbiome and set them up for success from day one! Dr. Robynne outlines everything from pregnancy and labor goals to postpartum and breast-feeding tips that will boost your baby’s biome!  C-sections, pain medication, doulas, Pitocin...no stone is left unturned! Guest Links: Her new...

Feb 27, 20231 hrEp. 629

Procrastination: Why Do We Do It and How Can We Stop, with Tim Urban

This week, wildly beloved journalist and author Tim Urban joins Jillian! His insanely popular Ted Talk has over 65 million views and his blog, Wait But Why, has millions of weekly hits. On this show, Tim is schooling us on how to beat procrastination. He also discusses his new book,  What’s Our Problem,  which teaches us how to elevate our thinking -- and subsequently our stature in the world -- via his uniquely expansive perspective. Get ready to push the...

Feb 20, 202357 minEp. 628

The Real Role of Genetics in Health, Nutrition, and Fitness

First, Jillian breaks down some of the most controversial but effective strategies to beat addiction - in particular cigarettes and vapes. Then we move on to look at the role genetics play in our health, fitness, and nutrition. The popular excuse of genetics really isn’t as valid as you think. Find out what’s good for the goose  and  the gander, and learn what elements of health will impact you individually to optimize your diet and workout regimen. Plus, Jillian takes listen...

Feb 13, 202348 minEp. 627

The Four Mindset Strategies That Allow You to Achieve ANY Goal

Jillian is taking us through "New Year’s Resolution" strategies you should employ year round. From the importance of routines, to the prioritizing of data over opinion and emotion, harmony over addiction, and the small steps/big results play book - she's giving you all the tools to achieve any goal you set your mind to. For 25% off The Fitness App by Jillian Michaels, go to  www.thefitnessapp.com/podcastdeal Follow us on Instagram @JillianMichaels and @MartiniCindy Jillian Michaels Communit...

Feb 06, 202350 minEp. 626

The Estrobolome - A Community of Gut Microbes That Dramatically Impact Estrogen Levels…For Better or Worse, with Dr. Robynne Chutkan

In this week’s show -- the 3rd episode in the 6-part series with   Dr. Robynne Chutkan, gastroenterologist at Georgetown University Hospital, founder of the Digestive Center for Women, and author of the bestselling book  Gut Bliss --  it’s all about the estrobolome: the gut bacteria involved in recycling and regulating estrogen. This one is a game changer for all women! A healthy estrobolome can improve fertility, mitigate menopausal symptoms, keep estrogen-sensitiv...

Jan 30, 202351 minEp. 625

Optimize Your Mitochondria for Insane Energy Levels, Improved Sex Drive, & Longevity, with Dr. Molly Maloof!

Dr. Molly Maloof -- physician, Stanford lecturer, and author of the new book,  SPARK FACTOR:   Supercharge Your Batteries for Limitless Energy and a Fitter, Stronger, More Resilient Future  --   joins Jillian on this week’s show to teach us everything we need to know about mitochondria and how it impacts every aspect of our health.  Learn how to support your mitochondrial function to boost metabolism, slow aging, improve energy, increase sex drive, pr...

Jan 23, 202358 minEp. 624

The Galveston Diet - A Doctor Developed Meal Plan to Burn Fat and Tame Hormonal Symptoms! with Dr. Mary Claire Haver

Dr. Mary Claire Haver, OBGYN, Certified Culinary Medicine Specialist, TikTok sensation, and author of the new book,  The Galveston Diet,  joins Jillian this week. They dig deep into the food science that utilizes key micro and macro nutrients to abate perimenopause and menopausal symptoms like hot flashes, night sweats, menopausal weight gain and belly fat, vaginal dryness and more.  Guest Links: TikTok:  https://www.tiktok.com/@drmaryclaire?lang=en Instagram:  http...

Jan 16, 202341 minEp. 623

Finding Focus and Fighting Distractions to Manage Stress and Build Purpose, with psychologist Dr. Gloria Mark

Dr. Gloria Mark, renowned psychologist and author of the new book,  Attention Span: Finding Focus and Fighting Distraction , explains that all of our devices end up driving us to distraction, stressing us out, and draining our creativity and purpose. She gives us a step-by-step action plan to take our power back and manage our lives and subsequently our devices, in ways that work for us instead of against us. Learn her top strategies to get into a flow state, tackle tough tas...

Jan 09, 202344 minEp. 622

Beware the Impact of NSAID's, Antibiotics, Aspirin, SSRIs, Benzos, Antihistamines, PPIs & More Your Microbiome & Overall Health, with Dr. Robynne Chutkan

In the second episode of our 6-part series with Dr. Robynne Chutkan, gastroenterologist at Georgetown University Hospital, founder of the Digestive Center for Women and author of the bestselling book  The Microbiome Solution , joins Jillian to discuss the impact of medications on your gut. From Advil and NSAID's, antibiotics, aspirin, SSRIs, benzodiazepines, antihistamines, Proton Pump Inhibitors and more. Dr. Chutkan tells us everything we need to be wary of and explains the...

Jan 02, 202354 minEp. 621

The Truth About Weight Loss Drugs Ozempic, Semaglutide, Rybelsus, Wegvoy, and More!

This week, Jillian’s crushing her latest healthy faves with recommendations ranging from podcasts to protein powders. Then we do a full run down on the newest weight loss drugs infiltrating Hollywood. Plus, listener questions on new workout trends, what foods to prioritize when eating on a budget, and more!  For 25% off The Fitness App by Jillian Michaels, go to  www.thefitnessapp.com/podcastdeal Follow us on Instagram @JillianMichaels and @MartiniCindy Jillian Michaels Commu...

Dec 26, 202234 minEp. 620

Can Gut Health and the Microbiome Be the Key to Curing Covid? With Dr. Sabine Hazan

This week, Jillian outlines the top supplements for longevity from NMN to fisetin. Learn what to take, when to take it, and how much to turn back the clock! Then, Dr. Sabine Hazan, gastroenterologist and founder of genetic sequencing research lab ProgenaBiome, is on to outline the latest research on Covid! Ground breaking studies indicate that the bacteria in your gut affects your chances of getting Covid, the severity of your case, and whether or not...

Dec 19, 202247 minEp. 619

Jillian's Personal Journey with The Ultimate Longevity/Anti-Aging Protocol

Between ice baths, 16:8 intermittent fasts, NAD & resveratrol supplements, and hypoxic training, we can actually turn the clock backwards. Jillian shares her personal journey with these protocols. Plus, she takes listener questions on coming off Keto safely, exercises for good posture, eliminating perimenopausal weight gain, and more! For 25% off The Fitness App by Jillian Michaels, go to  www.thefitnessapp.com/podcastdeal Follow us on Instagram @JillianMichaels and @MartiniCindy J...

Dec 12, 202246 minEp. 618

End Bloating for Good, with World Class Gastroenterologist Dr. Robynne Chutkan

Dr. Robynne Chutkan, gastroenterologist at Georgetown University Hospital, founder of the Digestive Center for Women, and author of the new book   The Anti-Viral  Gut joins Jillian to discuss all things bloat. She explains how to tell if you’re actually bloated or if it’s something else, like belly fat, IBS, IBD, Crohn’s or ovarian cancer. We discuss how to figure out what is causing your bloat, as well as what is considered “toxic bloating.”&nbs...

Dec 05, 20221 hr 2 minEp. 617

The Unbelievable Benefits of "Strategic Stress," Sauna Therapy, and Heat Shock Proteins!

Since it's the holiday season and stress abounds, today's show looks at ways strategic physical stress can have an impact on slowing or even reversing aging. Then, we dive into the benefits of infra-red sauna therapy and heat exposure.   Find out what Heat Shock Proteins are and what they do! Plus, Jillian answers listener questions on different weight loss strategies, the best collagen peptides, and more! For 25% off The Fitness App by Jillian Michaels, go to  www.thefitness...

Nov 28, 202248 minEp. 616

Is Cold Exposure an Effective Way to Burn Fat and Boost Metabolism?

Cold exposure - how to do it and why! From decreasing inflammation to activating anti-oxidant enzymes, improving your microbiome, increasing your skeletal mitochondria, improving mood, activating brown fat, improving glucose sensitivity, and boosting calorie burn, cold exposure is where it's at! Whether you’re doing cold water immersion or cryotherapy, we look at how cold the temp should be, what works best, and for how long! Plus, Thanksgiving plans and listener questions on...

Nov 21, 202237 minEp. 615