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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

You can have your cake, and eat it!

He is known as America’s Holistic Plastic Surgeon, Dr. Anthony Youn is on the show, and not only is he very smart and very funny, he knows what he speaks. This is such an eye opening conversation about aging with grace, and happiness, and avoiding the knife. Finding Dr. Anthony Youn www.dryoun.com www.younbeauty.com www.instagram.com/tonyyounmd www.youtube.com/@ doctoryoun www.tiktok.com/@doctoryoun www.facebook.com/dryoun www.twitter.com/TonyYounMD Younger for Life: Feel Great and Look Your Bes...

Mar 04, 20241 hr 7 minEp. 694

Know when to be at peace with how your body looks

Jillian is in a pickle REDUX! Lessons in drag racing. Plus, “Theee Guy” Gunnar Peterson is on the show and knocks it out of the park. There is a reason he continues to be one of the most sought after trainers of all time. And he is just a lovely human being to boot. Finding Gunnar: https://gunnarpeterson.com/ IG: Gunnar Peterson (@gunnarfitness) https://gunnarpeterson.com/app/ https://gunnarpeterson.com/about-me/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...

Feb 26, 20241 hr 1 minEp. 681

Thanks for the memory

Talking legacy. What will you leave to this world? And do you really need to leave anything? Plus, Dr. Charan Ranganath is on to help us understand why do we forget, why do we remember, the profoundness of deja vu, and why music can transport us. Finding Dr. Ranganath: https://charanranganath.com/ https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/705542/why-we-remember-by-charan-ranganath-phd/ IG: Charan Ranganath (@thememorydoc) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...

Feb 19, 20241 hr 2 minEp. 680

Who am I supposed to believe?

Have you ever heard of a “sleep under?” Kids will shudder with this one. And when it comes to nutrition, why is it so hard to trust all the info? Dr. Layne Norton is on the show to help guide us through the onslaught of opinions. Finding Layne: Social media: @biolayne Website: http://www.biolayne.com (subscribe to my research review & training programs) Nutrition Coaching app: http://www.joincarbon.com Supplements: http://www.outworknutrition.com Courses: http://www.physiquecoachingacademy.c...

Feb 12, 202459 minEp. 679

Bias? Nahhh, not me!

Jillian gets herself in a real pickle, and it ain’t pickle ball. Plus, have you ever been described like this? She’s difficult, she’s a bitch, she’s too intense. The amazing documentarian Robin Hauser is on to tackle this one. As well as asking the question: Are you able to take a look at your bias? Finding Robin: https://robinhauser.com/ https://www.finishlinefeaturefilms.com/ Sizzle Reel “Thaw” https://www.finishlinefeaturefilms.com/thaw/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/ad...

Feb 05, 202457 minEp. 678

Swimming with Sharks

Well, how was your Dry January? Taking a look at success. And Jillian swims with sharks, not the ones in suits but the real ones, with fins. Plus, our guest this week, the wonderful Janey Lee Grace, former BBC presenter, life coach, sober coach and host of very popular “Alcohol Free Life" podcast. Find Janey: https://www.thesoberclub.com/podcast/ https://www.instagram.com/janeyleegrace/ https://www.ted.com/talks/janey_lee_grace_sobriety_rocks_who_knew Learn more about your ad choices. Visit mega...

Jan 29, 20241 hr 1 minEp. 677

How to Become a Better Athlete, with Premier Triathlon Coach Joe Friel!

With a master’s degree in exercise science, Joe Friel was a marathoner, triathlete, best-selling author, and now - world renown training coach. He wrote 17 books on training, the most notable being The Triathlete’s Training Bible . In this episode, learn how anyone can become a better athlete quickly and safely; how to start triathlon training if you are a total newbie to fitness; top tips on intensity, recovery, and training volume for advanced athletes. Plus, the truth on carb loading, supplem...

Jan 22, 202451 minEp. 676

The Art, Science, and Practice of Exceptional Well-Being To Be Happy, Healthy, and Fulfilled, with Dr. Sue Varma

Dr. Sue Varma began her career as the first medical director and attending psychiatrist to the World Trade Center Mental Health Program at NYU Langone, helping survivors overcome trauma and PTSD. She then began using her methods to help people overcome the negative mindset, feelings, and emotions that come from trauma and loss. In this episode, she gives us her top three things to beat pessimism. Learn how to shed a victim mentality, boost oxytocin, manage anger and agitation effectively, and so...

Jan 15, 20241 hr 3 minEp. 675

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 all the dangerous side ...

Jan 08, 20241 hr 11 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 episodes mentioned...

Jan 01, 202446 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 happening...

Dec 25, 202343 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: Instagram: @drumanaidoomd Website: https://umanaidoomd.co...

Dec 18, 20231 hr 4 minEp. 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 Lasting Food Freedom Website...

Dec 11, 20231 hr 12 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: Mooonshot: A NASA Astrona...

Dec 04, 20231 hr 23 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 Sweetgreen TikTok Personal social:...

Nov 27, 202354 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 explains brain chemistry and why c...

Nov 20, 20231 hr 11 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.sendbars.com get 15% using code...

Nov 13, 202357 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 Previous guest mentioned i...

Nov 06, 202358 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 and social ...

Oct 30, 20231 hr 20 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 screenings we need ...

Oct 23, 20231 hr 8 minEp. 663
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