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Well Beyond 40

JJ Virginwww.jjvirgin.com
Well Beyond 40 with JJ Virgin is the podcast for women who want to age powerfully and enjoy the best chapter of their lives. It’s YOUR turn now to focus on nutrition, wellness, fitness, mindfulness, and beauty. Refuel your body. Reignite your wellness. Renew your passion. Fall (back) in love with your life, and discover what it means to age powerfully. Every information-packed episode combines cutting-edge science, pearls of wisdom from JJ’s four decades as a health and wellness leader and the world’s leading experts on weight loss, metabolism, menopause, life transitions and much more. We dive deep into topics like cultivating mindfulness, building strong relationships and setting boundaries, and choosing health…in a nutshell, how we can AGE POWERFULLY into this second half of our lives. At Well Beyond 40, we empower women in their 40s, 50s, 60, 70s (and beyond!) to defy stereotypes and say, “It's my time now. It's my turn now. It’s my opportunity to step into my best life!” For four decades, JJ Virgin has helped people lose weight and stop weight regain by eliminating hidden food intolerances and lowering their sugar impact. As a triple-board certified nutrition expert and Fitness Hall of Famer, JJ helps you stay fired up and focused on being your healthiest rockstar self. In addition to hosting Well Beyond 40, JJ is a prominent TV and media personality. She was co-host of TLC’s Freaky Eaters and the on-camera nutritionist for Weight Loss Challenges on Dr. Phil. Over the years, JJ has made numerous appearances on PBS, Dr. Oz, Rachael Ray, Access Hollywood, and the TODAY Show. She also speaks regularly and has shared the stage with notables including Seth Godin, Lisa Nichols, Gary Vaynerchuk, Mark Hyman, Dan Buettner, and Mary Morrissey. JJ is the author of 4 New York Times bestsellers: The Virgin Diet, The Virgin Diet Cookbook, The Sugar Impact Diet, and The Sugar Impact Diet Cookbook. JJ is also the author of Warrior Mom: 7 Secrets to Bold, Brave Resilience. She regularly writes for major blogs and other publications including mindbodygreen and Medium. Visit jjvirgin.com for hundreds of free recipes and resources, plus state-of-the-art programs, products, and plenty of support to help you rev up your metabolism, reignite your wellness, and step powerfully into the second half of your life. Love the Podcast? Here’s what to do: Make My Day & Share Your Thoughts! - Subscribe to the podcast & leave me a review - Text a screenshot to 813-565-2627 - Expect a personal reply because your voice is so important to me. Join 55,000+ followers who make this podcast thrive.
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Episodes

Beyond the Pill with Dr. Jolene Brighten

Dr. Jolene Brighten is an author, speaker, and women's health naturopathic doctor. In the first of her two-part series on hormonal birth control, Dr. Brighten talks with JJ about the harmful consequences of the birth control pill and what you can do to turn your health around! Listen as Dr. Brighten shares why hormonal birth control is often prescribed to manage symptoms and how it can actually end up making things worse. Dr. Brighten also explains how the pill can contribute to weight gain, as ...

Feb 16, 201934 minSeason 1Ep. 271

How to Use Your Brain’s Hidden Power to Achieve Your Health Goals with John Assaraf

If you're having trouble achieving your health goals despite your best intentions, then you don't want to miss today's podcast episode! JJ talks with leading mindset and behavioral expert John Assaraf about how to tap into your brain's hidden power to create new beliefs and set yourself up for success. Listen as John explains the science of neuroplasticity and the steps he took to heal his own chronic illness. John also shares his revolutionary Innercise technique, including the mental and emoti...

Feb 13, 201939 minSeason 1Ep. 270

How to Build Emotional Strength with Dr. Joan Rosenberg

Dr. Joan Rosenberg is an expert psychologist, trainer, and highly-regarded speaker. In today's podcast episode, she explains her cutting-edge approach to building emotional strength! Listen to find out how you can identify what you're feeling and the 8 unpleasant feelings that can block you from success. Dr. Rosenberg also shares the 90-second wave technique, including how you can use it to handle difficult feelings and develop the confidence to face any challenges that come your way. Get all th...

Feb 10, 201935 minSeason 1Ep. 269

The Ketotarian (Keto / Vegetarian) Diet with Dr. Will Cole

In today's podcast episode, functional medicine expert Dr. Will Cole talks with JJ all about his novel plant-based approach to the ketogenic diet! Listen to find out what exactly the Ketotarian plan is, including how it combines the power of plants with the health and weight loss benefits of the ketogenic diet. Dr. Cole also shares the connection between inflammation and autoimmune disease, as well as the vegetarian foods you should be adding to your menu to help you lower inflammation and take ...

Feb 10, 201933 minSeason 1Ep. 268

Debunking the Counting Calories Myth with JJ Virgin

In today's podcast episode, JJ busts the myth that all calories are created equal! Listen as JJ reveals new scientific research showing that it's the source of your calories that has the biggest impact on your metabolism, including how a low-carb diet packs a powerful punch. JJ also explains how to gradually transition off of high-sugar impact foods without the misery that going cold turkey can create. And she shares her top healthy swaps for all your favorite comfort foods like pizza, pasta, an...

Feb 02, 201927 minSeason 1Ep. 267

How to Cook for Optimal Thyroid Function & Unlimited Health with Dr. Izabella Wentz

Dr. Izabella Wentz is a pharmacist, bestselling author, and expert in autoimmune thyroid disease. After being diagnosed with Hashimoto's Thyroiditis herself, Dr. Wentz embarked on a personal discovery process to figure out how to take back her health and feel better again. Listen as Dr. Wentz explains what exactly Hashimoto's disease is and the most common symptoms, as well as the reason that many cases of Hashimoto's often go undiagnosed. Dr. Wentz also shares her recommendations on thyroid lab...

Jan 30, 201933 minSeason 1Ep. 266

How to Use Essential Oils to Balance Your Hormones & Boost Weight Loss with Dr. Mariza Snyder

Author and women's health expert Dr. Mariza Snyder completes her 3-part series by revealing how you can use essential oils to take back your hormonal health! Listen to find out about Dr. Snyder's personal health journey and struggle to lose weight, as well as how she discovered what she calls the "trifecta of success": essential oils, diet, and self-care. Dr. Snyder also shares how you can use this trifecta to balance your hormones and jumpstart weight loss, including how to incorporate powerful...

Jan 28, 201935 minSeason 1Ep. 265

How to Make Over Your Medicine Cabinet with Essential Oils with Dr. Mariza Snyder

Women's health practitioner Dr. Mariza Snyder is an expert in essential oils. In this second episode of her 3-part series, Dr. Snyder talks all about the healing benefits of essential oils! Listen as she explains how essential oils compare to over-the-counter and prescription medications, as well as why she opts for essential oils when it comes to keeping her family healthy. Dr. Snyder also shares what's inside of her own medicine cabinet, including the powerful essential oils and blends that ca...

Jan 23, 201927 minSeason 1Ep. 264

An Introduction to Essential Oils with Dr. Mariza Snyder

Dr. Mariza Snyder is a women's hormone practitioner, the author of seven books, and an all-around expert in essential oils. In the first episode of her 3-part series with JJ, Dr. Snyder gives you an introduction to essential oils so you have the tools you need to experience their incredible benefits firsthand! Listen as Dr. Snyder explains what exactly essential oils are and how to choose the best ones, as well as the different ways to incorporate essential oils into your routine. Dr. Snyder als...

Jan 19, 201933 minSeason 1Ep. 263

How to Heal Your Body the Alkaline Way with Dr. Russell Jaffe

A medical doctor and certified clinical nutritionist, Dr. Russell Jaffe also holds a Ph.D and is the recipient of numerous prestigious awards. In today's podcast episode, he joins JJ to deep dive into a concept that JJ gets asked about often: acid-alkaline balance in the body. Listen as Dr. Jaffe explains what exactly acid-alkaline balance is and why it matters, including the negative health effects of being too acidic. Dr. Jaffe also shares the vital functions of magnesium and how to figure out...

Jan 16, 201932 minSeason 1Ep. 262

How to Maintain Strong Bones for Life with JJ Virgin

Bone health isn't all about calcium! In today's podcast episode, JJ breaks down everything you need to know about bone health so you can keep your bones strong and healthy for years to come. Listen as JJ explains why it's important to reduce your stress levels and maintain a good acid-alkaline balance, as well as the type of exercise that's best for building strong bones. JJ also shares why prevention is key when it comes to osteoporosis, plus the nutrients you should be consuming to strengthen ...

Jan 12, 201930 minSeason 1Ep. 261

The Autoimmune Protocol with Dr. Sarah Ballantyne

Dr. Sarah Ballantyne is a medical biophysicist and a NYT bestselling author of 4 books. In today's podcast episode, she talks with JJ about the power of nutrition in reversing autoimmune disease! Listen as Dr. Ballantyne shares her personal struggle with multiple autoimmune conditions and how the Paleo diet, and ultimately the Autoimmune Protocol, helped Dr. Ballantyne lose weight and feel better again. Find out what exactly the Autoimmune Protocol is and how it can help reduce symptoms of autoi...

Jan 09, 201936 minSeason 1Ep. 260

Helping Young Women Understand Their Hormones with Dr. Nat Kringoudis

Nat Kringoudis is a doctor of Chinese medicine, 2-time bestselling Australian author, and hormone revolutionist. After working with many adult women struggling with hormonal imbalances, Dr. Kringoudis realized there was a need to educate young women on how to understand their hormones from an early age. Listen as Dr. Kringoudis explains the issues birth control pills can cause, as well the reasons that hormonal issues in teenage girls are on the rise. Dr. Kringoudis also shares her top tips on h...

Jan 05, 201931 minSeason 1Ep. 259

How to Reset Your Metabolism to Lose Weight with Dr. Alan Christianson

Dr. Christianson is a NYT bestselling author and top naturopathic physician, and he joins JJ in today's podcast episode to deep dive into the topic of metabolism. Listen as Dr. C explains what metabolic flexibility is and how you can figure out if your metabolism is functioning poorly, plus find out the type of fat that is the most dangerous and how to measure your level of risk. Dr. C also shares why the liver is the key to a healthy metabolism and how The Metabolism Reset Diet can help you rep...

Jan 02, 201936 minSeason 1Ep. 258

Detox to Lose Weight with JJ Virgin

Toxins are all around us, and that toxicity can get in the way of weight loss. In today's podcast episode, JJ explains how a high toxic burden can damage your metabolism and why detoxification is key to shedding stubborn body fat. Listen as JJ explains what obesogens are and how they can wreak havoc on your gut microbiome and contribute to insulin resistance, as well as why juice cleanses can actually do more harm than good. JJ also shares her top tips on how to detox safely and naturally, so yo...

Dec 29, 201834 minSeason 1Ep. 257

Holistic Dental Health with Trina Felber

Trina Felber is the creator and CEO of Primal Life Organics, a premier all-natural dental care company that focuses on oral health as the gateway to internal health. In today's podcast episode, she shares her holistic approach to stronger, cleaner, whiter teeth and a healthy mouth! Listen as Trina talks about the the microbiome in your mouth and why it's key to take care of it, as well as the causes of tooth discoloration and non-toxic alternatives to whitening your teeth. Trina also explains wh...

Dec 26, 201832 minSeason 1Ep. 256

What and When Should I Eat? with JJ Virgin

This is one of JJ’s bonus episodes sharing her health expertise about what should be at the end of your fork, but not only what but when you should eat it. The time you chose for eating can help you gain or lose weight. What is JJ’s advice? Eat by the trifecta: fat, protein and fiber, add fluid, say bye to snacks and learn how to start intermittent fasting. Combine this with the right workout and — voila! Notice the changes in your health and weight. Easy and actionable! Key Takeaways: [2:09] Is...

Dec 22, 201825 minSeason 1Ep. 255

Satisfy Your Sweet Tooth Without Raising Your Blood Sugar with Yemeni Mesa

Yemeni Mesa is the CEO of Know Foods Company. They are using natural, no GMO ingredients and especially a sugar coming from nature called Allulose to make the most amazingly delicious muffins, cookies, waffles, chocolate chips… unbelievable, right? Yemeni explains in detail why you can safely eat their products if you are Diabetic or insulin resistant. Allulose has a tenth of the calories sugar has and is digested like fiber! Listen to this episode and say yes! to your sweet tooth. Freebies From...

Dec 19, 201836 minSeason 1Ep. 254

Grain Brain with Dr. David Perlmutter

Dr. David Perlmutter is a world-renowned neurologist and the bestselling author of Grain Brain: The Surprising Truth About Wheat, Carbs, and Sugar – Your Brain's Silent Killers. Dr. Perlmutter joins JJ in today's podcast episode to explain how your diet and lifestyle choices can make a significant impact on the destiny of your brain. Listen as Dr. Perlmutter shares the truth about Alzheimer's drugs, as well as the connection between elevated blood sugar levels, a low-fat, high-carb diet, and the...

Dec 15, 201834 minSeason 1Ep. 253

Meat: To Eat or Not to Eat? with Angela Mavridis

Angela Mavridis grew up in the heart of the Mediterranean, eating fresh, whole foods. After moving to the United States, Angela became a vegetarian for many years, only to realize that the vegetarian diet was taking a toll on her health. Following a Paleo lifestyle once again, Angela is now the owner of Tribali Foods, a company that sources organic, high-quality meats. In today's podcast episode, she talks with JJ about whether or not you should eat meat and why the quality of your protein is ke...

Dec 12, 201834 minSeason 1Ep. 252

Sleep: The Missing Link with JJ Virgin

Sleep is the single most important thing you can do for your health, and JJ's here to explain why! Listen to find out what counts as a good night's sleep and why you need it, as well as the negative effects that can occur from a lack of sleep like weight gain, cravings, and imbalances in your hormones and blood sugar levels. JJ also shares her top tips to help you get your z's, including how to set your bedroom up for optimal sleep and easy ways to create a calming routine at night. Getting enou...

Dec 08, 201821 minSeason 1Ep. 251

Dirty Genes with Dr. Ben Lynch

Dr. Ben Lynch is a genetics expert and the author of the bestselling book, Dirty Genes. He’s here to explain why your genes are not your destiny and how you can influence gene expression to optimize your health. Listen as Dr. Ben talks about common factors that can impact your genes, as well as the "Super Seven Genes" that are vitally important to your wellbeing. Dr. Ben also talks about “dirty genes” and how they can impair your body’s ability to burn fat and wreak havoc on your health. Find ou...

Dec 05, 201834 minSeason 1Ep. 250

The Truth About the Keto / Ketogenic Diet with Dr. Sarah Ballantyne

Dr. Sarah Ballantyne is a New York Times bestselling author and creator of the award-winning website, The Paleo Mom. She joins JJ in today's podcast episode to explore the ketogenic diet and talk about the best options for healthy weight loss. Listen as Dr. Ballantyne explains the pros and cons of the ketogenic diet, including the impact it can have on your metabolism and hormonal health. Dr. Ballantyne also shares her top tips for losing weight and keeping it off, with scientific studies to bac...

Dec 01, 201843 minSeason 1Ep. 249

All About Wine with Todd White

One of the topics I get asked about most often is wine, and today's guest is here to tell you everything you need to know about this popular drink! He's Todd White, the founder of the only health-focused, natural wine club in the world, Dry Farm Wines. Listen to find out about common issues with the commercial wine industry, including the use of toxic additives and lab-grown yeast that's often genetically modified. Todd also explains why you should opt for natural wines and the health benefits o...

Nov 28, 201841 minSeason 1Ep. 248

Radiant Relief with Brendon Lundberg

Brendon Lundberg is the co-founder of Radiant Pain Relief Centres and he joins JJ in today's podcast to share his revolutionary approach to treating chronic pain. Listen as Brendon explains common issues with traditional pain management, including the negative side effects of over-the-counter and prescription medications. Brendon also shares the important role that your brain plays in detecting pain and how retraining your brain can help you experience long-lasting chronic pain relief. If you or...

Nov 24, 201836 minSeason 1Ep. 247

31-Day Food Revolution with Ocean Robbins

Ocean Robbins is an author and CEO of the 500,000+ member Food Revolution Network. His grandfather was the founder of the famous Baskin-Robbins ice-cream company, but Ocean knew from a young age that he wanted to transform the future of food! In today's podcast episode, Ocean talks with JJ about the toxic food culture that we live in, and why we need to change the way that food is grown, processed, and consumed. Ocean also shares simple action steps that you can take to nourish your body with he...

Nov 21, 201833 minSeason 1Ep. 246

Healing PCOS with Amy Medling

Amy Medling is a certified health coach and the founder of PCOS Diva. While struggling with symptoms of Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome herself, she became frustrated with the advice of mainstream medicine and decided to take her health into her own hands. Listen to find out the most common signs of PCOS and the root causes behind it, as well as the lab tests you should be asking your doctor for if you suspect PCOS. Amy also shares how her 21-day program can help you heal PCOS with the right nutriti...

Nov 17, 201839 minSeason 1Ep. 245

Creating Your Perfect Fitness Plan with Emily Schromm

Emily Schromm calls herself a “Meathead Hippie” because of her love of barbells and holistic health! In today's podcast episode, Emily shares how she discovered that pushing herself harder in the gym was only making her feel worse. Listen as Emily explains the impact that overtraining can have on your adrenal health, as well as why it's crucial to listen to your body to figure out the right amount and type of exercise for you. Emily also shares the importance of adding some slow, low carbs to yo...

Nov 14, 201832 minSeason 1Ep. 244

How to Reverse Autoimmunity with Dr. Amy Myers

Dr. Amy Myers is a physician, bestselling author, and expert in autoimmune disease. Inspired by her own journey with Graves' disease, Dr. Myers developed a diet and lifestyle-based protocol that has helped tens of thousands of people reverse symptoms of autoimmune disease. Listen to find out the connection between inflammation and autoimmunity, as well as the symptoms of food sensitivity and how The Myers Way program can help you figure out which foods work for your unique biochemistry. Dr. Myer...

Nov 10, 201832 minSeason 1Ep. 243

How to Use Essential Oils to Reclaim Your Health with Dr. Mariza Snyder

Dr. Mariza Snyder is an author, wellness practitioner, sought-after lecturer, and creator of the Women’s Balance Summit. In today's podcast episode, she joins JJ to talk about the amazing benefits of essential oils and how you can use them to take back your health! Listen as Dr. Mariza explains the link between cravings and stress, and how essential oils can help you maintain your sense of calm so you don't fall prey to sugar cravings. Dr. Mariza also shares the best essential oils for balancing...

Nov 07, 201830 minSeason 1Ep. 242
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