Transformational speaker and author Tricia Nelson joins JJ in today's podcast to talk about how to break free from the emotional eating trap. Tricia shares her own journey with food addiction, including how she lost 50 pounds and changed her life by identifying and healing the underlying causes of her emotional eating. Listen to find out how to tell if you have an issue with emotional eating or food addiction, why it's key to go beyond dieting and address the root cause of the problem, plus the ...
Apr 11, 2018•27 min•Season 1Ep. 210
Holistic health hacker TJ Anderson joins JJ in today's episode to reveal his top secrets to elevate your health and build habits that matter. Listen as TJ shares his personal story of taking responsibility for his physical and emotional health, plus the 3 simple things he does every day that make the biggest difference in his life. Find out how to take action to upgrade your habits and create the change you desire, including the five "P's" of health hacking and how they can help you take your he...
Apr 04, 2018•34 min•Season 1Ep. 209
When Max Lugavere's mother began displaying symptoms of memory loss at a young age, he decided to learn everything he possibly could about how to optimize brain function. In today’s podcast episode, Max shares his invaluable insights into the power of nutrition in improving brain power, including the genius foods you should be adding to your menu and the foods you should be avoiding at all costs. Don’t miss Max’s research-backed tips to help you boost your brain health and reduce your risk of di...
Mar 28, 2018•40 min•Season 1Ep. 208
Allison Schaaf has a unique skill set as a personal chef, culinary nutritionist, and registered dietitian. She's also the founder of PrepDish.com, a gluten-free and Paleo meal planning-service. In today's episode, Allison joins JJ to talk about how to make tasty, nutritious meals for your family that are fast and easy. Listen as Allison shares her favorite go-to meals and top tips to make meal prepping easier, plus how to help your kids develop healthy eating habits and try new foods. Allison ta...
Mar 21, 2018•31 min•Season 1Ep. 207
Holistic health practitioner Sarah Anne Stewart joins JJ to talk about the power of mindfulness and meditation in helping to achieve permanent weight loss. Listen as Sarah shares her inspiring story of how she used meditation to overcome her struggle with an eating disorder and yo-yo dieting, plus find out why your emotions could be blocking you from losing weight and how meditation can help. Learn everything you need to know to get started with meditation so you can break your subconscious patt...
Mar 14, 2018•30 min•Season 1Ep. 206
Dr. Norm Robillard, microbiologist and founder of Digestive Health Institute, joins JJ in this fascinating episode to talk about the surprising underlying cause of digestive issues like acid reflux and small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO). Listen as Dr. Robillard explains the connection between issues absorbing carbohydrates and the bacteria in your gut, signs of SIBO and methods of testing, and how to tell if carbohydrate malabsorption is a problem for you. Don’t miss Dr. Robillard’s re...
Mar 07, 2018•38 min•Season 1Ep. 205
Cynthia Pasquella-Garcia, nutritionist and founder of the Institute of Transformational Nutrition, joins JJ in today's episode to help you discover what you're truly hungry for. Listen as Cynthia explains why it's key to discover your purpose and reconnect with yourself, plus find out how Cynthia's five-step process can help you create your personalized action plan. Cynthia's novel approach combines the science, psychology, and spirituality of nutrition to help you not only heal your body, but a...
Feb 28, 2018•33 min•Season 1Ep. 204
JJ welcomes Cavin Balaster to the podcast to share his amazing story of recovery after suffering a severe traumatic brain injury. Given less than a 10 percent chance of survival, Cavin explains how he used nutritional therapy and alternative medicine to defy the odds and heal his brain and body. Brain injury can occur in many different ways, and you never know when it might happen to you or a loved one. Listen as Cavin offers his top tips on how to repair your brain from injury, plus helpful str...
Feb 21, 2018•34 min•Season 1Ep. 203
Bestselling author and functional medicine pioneer Dr. Mark Hyman joins JJ in today’s episode to clear up the confusion about healthy eating once and for all! Find out the real truth behind what the food industry is telling you about nutrition, plus how to know which foods truly nurture your body and which can do real harm. Listen as Dr. Hyman breaks down the latest research to give you clear advice on foods like dairy, meat, fruits, and veggies so you can optimize your diet and take back your h...
Feb 14, 2018•40 min•Season 1Ep. 202
After Robyn O'Brien's daughter had a severe allergic reaction to eggs, Robyn set out to learn everything she could to keep her daughter safe. But when she discovered the alarming rates of food allergies and intolerances, she knew she had to dig deeper to figure out the cause. Listen as Robyn shares how she used her skills as a financial and food industry analyst to reveal the shocking secrets about America’s food supply, plus the truth behind GMOs and their connection to health issues. Don’t mis...
Feb 10, 2018•46 min•Season 1Ep. 201
JJ welcomes the amazing Dr. Ritamarie Loscalzo to deep dive into insulin resistance and blood sugar balance. Find out what insulin resistance is and how to tell if you have it, plus why it's crucial to take action early to reduce your risk of type 2 diabetes and protect your health. If you’re struggling with blood sugar issues and stubborn belly fat, you don’t want to miss Dr. Ritamarie’s top diet and lifestyle tips to reverse insulin resistance and feel better fast! Key takeaways: [1:25] Dr. Ri...
Feb 07, 2018•36 min•Season 1Ep. 200
In today’s episode, nutrition expert Brooke Alpert shares with JJ how fad diets and cleanses set you up to fail, and why you need to stop yo-yo dieting to lose weight once and for all. Listen as Brooke explains the biggest dieting mistakes women make and the simple rules to follow instead, why artificial sweeteners should never be added to your menu, plus the right types of exercise to help you look and feel your best. If you’re tired of losing weight only to gain it right back, find out how you...
Jan 31, 2018•34 min•Season 1Ep. 199
Laila Ali knows what it means to be a champion, both in the boxing ring and in the kitchen! Join Laila as she shares her inspiring journey from pro-boxer to wellness expert and how making health and nutrition a top priority fuels her success. Listen as Laila offers healthy eating tips for a busy lifestyle and how to make quick, easy meals that your family will love. Plus, find out the inspiration for Laila’s new cookbook and the foods Laila includes in her diet to stay healthy and fit! Key Takea...
Jan 17, 2018•31 min•Season 1Ep. 198
In today’s podcast, Dr. Susan Peirce Thompson joins JJ to share her personal journey with food and drug addiction and how she turned her life around. Dr. Thompson explains why it’s so hard to resist overeating, how to know if you’re susceptible to addiction, and key strategies based on science and psychology to achieve freedom from food addiction and permanent weight loss. Listen to find out if your brain is blocking you from losing weight and how you can live happy, thin, and free for good! Key...
Jan 10, 2018•36 min•Season 1Ep. 197
JJ Virgin deep dives into how to boost your metabolism, with simple tips you can use to start taking action today! Learn how to tell if you’re at an increased risk of a slow metabolism, plus find out the best metabolism-boosting foods and supplements to include in your diet and how to choose the right types of exercise to get results fast. It’s the little hinges that swing big doors: find out how a few small shifts in your daily habits can make a huge impact on your metabolism and your health! K...
Jan 03, 2018•29 min•Season 1Ep. 196
In this episode, JJ talks with New York Times bestselling author Lewis Howes about men, their emotions, and the many masks that men often wear to hide their fears and insecurities. Howes shares his own experience with pain and suffering as a child and how he overcame the emptiness of masculinity that was taking over his life. Listen as Howes explains how men can embrace their vulnerability and take back their emotional and physical health, plus how women can deepen the relationships with the men...
Dec 27, 2017•34 min•Season 1Ep. 195
Behavior and mindset expert John Assaraf talks with JJ about the power of neuroscience and how retraining your brain can help you achieve your weight loss goals. After experiencing his own struggles with losing and regaining weight, John shares how he used brain science techniques to reset his subconscious body fat set point and maintain his weight loss for good. Listen and learn how to let go of mental and emotional obstacles and reshape your self-image to drive your weight release success! Key...
Dec 20, 2017•28 min•Season 1Ep. 194
In today’s episode, holistic plastic surgeon Dr. Anthony Youn shares how to reverse the signs of aging and look ten years younger without resorting to surgery or other invasive procedures. Listen to learn about the wrinkle-fighting foods you should be including in your diet, which skincare products really work, plus how to build a simple and affordable skincare regimen that delivers dramatic results. Don’t miss Dr. Youn’s top tips and secrets to start looking and feeling younger today! Key takea...
Dec 13, 2017•30 min•Season 1Ep. 193
Dr. Steven Masley joins JJ today to deep dive into the topic of brain health. With increasing numbers of people experiencing declining brain function, including dementia and Alzheimer’s, it's critical to take steps to reverse cognitive decline before it's too late! Dr. Masley explains how to know if your brain is at risk and gives you 5 key steps to improve brain performance and prevent memory loss. Learn the brain-boosting foods you should be incorporating into your diet and which damaging brai...
Dec 06, 2017•34 min•Season 1Ep. 192
Health journalist Nick Pineault joins JJ to reveal the dangers of electromagnetic fields (EMFs) from wireless devices and technology like cellphones, laptops, and Wi-Fi. Learn all the steps you need to take to shield you and your family from this invisible toxin. EMFs are all around us, and EMF exposure has been linked to a variety of health problems, including poor sleep and hormonal issues. It’s crucial to learn how to use modern technology safely to minimize harmful EMF exposure and protect y...
Nov 29, 2017•27 min•Season 1Ep. 191
In today’s podcast, relationship expert Susan Bratton shares how she saved her marriage by overcoming body shame, reconnecting with herself, and learning to love her own body. Most of us are very hard on ourselves, and that self-criticism not only leads to a negative body image, it also impacts our relationships during times of intimacy. Susan and JJ will give you tips to start practicing self-kindness so that you can overcome body shame and reclaim passion with your sexual soulmate. Listen to f...
Nov 22, 2017•37 min•Season 1Ep. 190
Dr. Ann Shippy was a chemical engineer when she became extremely sick and couldn't get the help she needed from healthcare providers. She shares her hero's journey with toxicity and how she became a functional medicine doctor and healed her body. Listen as she explains common symptoms of toxicity, the best ways to test for toxins, and the foods you should be including in your diet to support detoxification. We're exposed to toxins on an everyday basis, and that toxicity can lead to issues like w...
Nov 15, 2017•37 min•Season 1Ep. 189
Weight loss and nutrition expert Dr. Lori Shemek explains FATflammation and why silent inflammation of your fat cells is a primary underlying cause of weight gain. Find out which foods bloat your fat cells and lead to a vicious cycle of inflammation and excess pounds, plus the right foods you should be eating to reverse inflammation and shrink your fat cells back to their normal size. Dr. Shemek’s revolutionary approach uses the latest fat-cell research to help you fight FATflammation and kickst...
Nov 08, 2017•31 min•Season 1Ep. 188
Dr. Eric Zielinski (Dr. Z) is an aromatherapist and author of the upcoming book The Healing Power of Essential Oils. His mission is to take the “woo-woo” out of essential oils and show that there is a plethora of science-based research proving their health benefits. Listen to find out how essential oils can be used as plant-based medicine, plus the best essential oils to choose for helping with everything from women’s health issues to autoimmune disease. This podcast will give you all the tools ...
Nov 01, 2017•33 min•Season 1Ep. 187
We’ve been looking at sugar all wrong! Sneaky sugars are everywhere and as a result, it makes it even harder for us to choose healthy sweetener options. Listen as JJ explains the high-sugar impact sweeteners you should avoid like fructose, agave and artificial sweeteners, plus what makes sweeteners like sugar alcohols, stevia, and monk fruit JJ’s top choices. Don’t miss this episode where JJ answers all your questions about sweeteners and gives you easy hacks to help crush your cravings and brea...
Oct 28, 2017•26 min•Season 1Ep. 186
Dr. Maya Shetreat-Klein is a pediatric neurologist, herbalist, urban farmer, and author of The Dirt Cure: Growing Healthy Kids with Food Straight from Soil. On today’s podcast, Dr. Shetreat-Klein shares why spending time outdoors is critical and how the diverse organisms in soil can improve your health and impact the quality of your food. Dr. Shetreat-Klein discovered the importance of exposure to microbes in nature and eating nutrient-dense foods while helping her son recover from debilitating ...
Oct 25, 2017•30 min•Season 1Ep. 185
JJ welcomes Dr. Dan Engle to deep dive into the area of brain recovery after an injury and how to optimize your brain health. Both Dr. Engle and JJ have valuable insight to share, not only from their expertise as health professionals, but also because a brain injury has personally impacted their lives. Listen to learn about the best ways to heal your brain and what you should avoid after experiencing head trauma. Considering most traumatic brain injuries are mild and many folks aren’t fully awar...
Oct 18, 2017•34 min•Season 1Ep. 184
Dr. Leigh Erin Connealy is the author of The Cancer Revolution, and she became interested in the prevention and treatment of cancer due to her own increased risk of the illness. With almost 1-in-2 people affected by cancer in their lifetime, this is a podcast you can’t afford to miss! Listen to learn about the early warning signs you need to pay attention to, the lab tests your doctor should be running, and how to prevent and reverse cancer with diet and lifestyle changes. Dr. Connealy explains ...
Oct 11, 2017•34 min•Season 1Ep. 183
Dr. Sylvia Tara is a biochemist and the author of The Secret Life of Fat. After experiencing her own struggles with weight loss, she spent five years deep diving into the topic of fat in order to learn everything about how it works and how to shed excess body fat. Dr. Tara explains how fat uses hormones to communicate within your body and why some people have the tendency to store more of it. Listen to learn the science behind this complex system so that you can outsmart stubborn body fat and ge...
Oct 04, 2017•30 min•Season 1Ep. 182
Dr. William Davis meets with JJ to discuss Undoctored, his new book with a bold and unconventional message! Dr. Davis is a cardiologist and the New York Times bestselling author of Wheat Belly, and he’s well-known for his innovative ideas about health and nutrition. In this podcast, Dr. Davis discusses the flaws of our current healthcare system and gives you six strategies to eliminate illness and heal yourself. Listen to learn how you can put the power of your health back into your own hands, w...
Sep 27, 2017•32 min•Season 1Ep. 181
