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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

The School of Greatness

Lewis Howes is an amazing athlete -- a two-sport All-American and former pro football player. However, as much as he succeeded on the field, he struggled off of it throughout school. Today, Lewis Howes shares how both sets of experiences taught him the guiding principles behind The School of Greatness, his NY Times-bestselling book and talk show by the same name. Join us for a wide-ranging, inspiring discussion about everything from leadership skills and balance to finding the right way to achie...

Aug 24, 201623 minSeason 1Ep. 88

Bursting to Blast Fat

The number one reason people don't work out is because they don't have the time. Interval training takes all the excuses out of exercise by giving you a fun, effective way to work out that only takes minutes a day, without a gym or any special equipment. My guest today is fitness guru Michael Morelli, best known as the creator of HIIT Max, and he's going to tell you how you can fit in a workout that blasts away fat in as little as 6 minutes a day. If you've been struggling to fit exercise into y...

Aug 17, 201625 minSeason 1Ep. 87

Healing Gut Inflammation

You're going to be shocked by some of the gut health tips my guest shares in this episode! Christa Orecchio is a nutritionist, nationally syndicated show host, and the founder of Whole Journey. She's also an expert on how to heal your gut naturally. In this episode, we'll touch on some controversial ideas about fermented foods, the impact of your genetics on your gut microbiome, and how the modern diet creates a warzone in your digestive tract. Christa also walks you through a 5-step strategy to...

Aug 10, 201627 minSeason 1Ep. 86

Eating in the Wild

My guest today is a true Renaissance man: a #1 best-selling author, award-winning talk show host, professional musician, and entrepreneur. He and his girlfriend packed up an RV and left home to live in state parks, remote towns, and the wild for two years! You're going to love his stories about how truly unplugging changed his views on food and eating. From deep-fried crickets to zoodles, he's tried it all! (And wait until you hear the weirdest thing I've ever eaten...) The result is his amazing...

Aug 03, 201627 minSeason 1Ep. 85

The New Rules of Metabolism

Dieting may be one of the easiest ways to guarantee you gain weight! You cannot yo-yo diet or diet as a hobby without negatively affecting your hormones and metabolism, leaving you open to a slew of symptoms and weight loss resistance. Today's guest, author and integrative medicine specialist Dr. Jade Teta, is my go-to expert on metabolism, and his book The Metabolic Effect Diet is an incredible resource. Join us as we discuss the connections between hunger, energy, and cravings, plus the secret...

Jul 27, 201626 minSeason 1Ep. 84

You Need Fat!

Dave Asprey is an incredible author, entrepreneur, and expert biohacker. His Bulletproof coffee is now available in coffee shops around the country, and his book The Bulletproof Diet is a bestseller. Full disclosure: he's also one of my best friends, and I can't imagine anyone more qualified to talk about how to pursue a productive, fulfilling life. As Dave worked to lose over 100 pounds, he learned about the important role healthy fats play in upgrading your brain, your relationships, and your ...

Jul 19, 201630 minSeason 1Ep. 83

The Sleep Revolution

Sleep is key to transforming your life, one night at a time. My guest is best-selling author Arianna Huffington, who joins me to talk about how to make great sleep a priority. Arianna had a major wake-up call herself when she collapsed because of sleep deprivation and broke her own cheekbone! As she looked further into the topic of sleep, she realized how modern-day life is built on a foundation of sleep deprivation -- and with some disturbing results. You don't want to miss my conversation with...

Jul 13, 201625 minSeason 1Ep. 82

Healing Our Eating

There's a lot of information out there about the "how" of food -- I've been educating people about how to eat healthily for years. But there's not as much available about the "why": why do we eat the way we do? My guest today is the brilliant Emily Rosen, Director of the Institute for the Psychology of Eating, who has an extensive background in nutrition, counseling, and mind body practices. After struggling with an intense, decade-long eating disorder, she learned firsthand about the role of st...

Jul 06, 201623 minSeason 1Ep. 81

Anti-Inflammatory Diet Secrets

While living in Japan years ago, I fell in love with shirataki noodles, a Japanese staple that offers a healthy, filling alternative to traditional pasta. Well, Dr. Jonathan Carp had the same experience, except he decided to start a business so he could share this amazing food with the rest of the world! Today we talk to the author of "Putting Out the Fire: Living an Anti-Inflammatory Life" about his company, Miracle Noodle, and the benefits of this tasty, high-fiber food. We'll also discuss the...

Jun 29, 201626 minSeason 1Ep. 80

Brain Fog Fixes

Almost every American has experienced brain fog at some point. You don't feel quite like ourself: not as sharp and focused, more forgetful and moody. Today, I'm joined by the delightful Dr. Mike Dow, psychotherapist and my fellow co-star of TLC's Freaky Eaters, among his numerous other TV appearances. Mike is an expert on brain fog, a precursor to dementia that's so widespread in the US, they had to invent a medical diagnosis for it! He'll explain the connection between what you eat and issues s...

Jun 22, 201626 minSeason 1Ep. 79

Handling High Stress

Today's discussion is vitally important, but one I wish we never needed to have. My guest is fitness trainer, author, and nutritionist Isabel De Los Rios, and she offers incredible advice about how to maintain your health when your world is turned upside-down by tragedy or loss. Isabel shares her own moving story of extreme stress, as well as practical steps you can take to maintain your physical and emotional health during the most difficult times. I had my own experience with high stress after...

Jun 15, 201628 minSeason 1Ep. 78

The Perfect Day Formula

Tired of feeling busy without ever accomplishing what's most important to you? Fitness guru and personal development expert, Craig Ballantyne, shares his amazing Five Pillars of Transformation to help you develop a clear vision for your life based on your biggest priorities. Craig developed his Perfect Day Formula after struggling with crippling anxiety attacks, but the same brilliant, straightforward steps can help you lose weight, get healthy, or eliminate debt. I've long admired Craig for his...

Jun 08, 201623 minSeason 1Ep. 77

The Allergy Solution

Allergies have become an epidemic. One billion people suffer from allergic diseases and hidden allergies that lead to weight gain, brain fog, depression, fatigue, joint pain, digestive problems and more, but it doesn't have to be this way! In this episode I'm talking with Dr. Leo Galland who is recognized as a world leader in integrative medicine and he has written a book called, "The Allergy Solution: Unlock the Surprising, Hidden Truth About Why You Are Sick and How to Get Well." I'm a big fan...

Jun 01, 201626 minSeason 1Ep. 76

Health Hacks To Lower Your Belly Fat

Today we're talking all about belly fat - and to do it, I have a very special guest on the show. Sayer Ji is the founder of Greenmedinfo.com and an author, researcher and thought leader. Sayer curates such amazing people and information and I'm super excited to share him with you on this episode because he's like a walking encyclopedia! You're going to hear about some of the most amazing (and delicious) health hacks you can start using to lower belly fat, where fat-making MSG could be hiding, th...

May 25, 201633 minSeason 1Ep. 75

Unprocess Your Diet

Natalie Jill hit rock bottom when she had her daughter: She gained over 50 pounds while pregnant, her thighs were rubbing together, and she was depressed, hungry, had cravings and more. On top of that she was going through a divorce, she had an autoimmune disease, and her finances were stressed. It was worse time of her life. Fast forward to today, and Natalie has turned it ALL around: She's over 40 years old and the healthiest she's ever been while helping people around the globe achieve their ...

May 18, 201628 minSeason 1Ep. 74

The Code of the Extraordinary Mind

Disruptive. Mind blowing. Life-changing. These are just a few words that describe what you're about to hear! If you want to break free from limitation and positively transform every area your life, you're going to LOVE this episode with Vishen Lakhiani. Vishen is the founder and CEO of Mindvalley and an amazing author, speaker and entrepreneur. After spending 200 hours interviewing and posing questions to incredible minds like Richard Branson, Elon Musk, Peter Diamandis, Arianna Huffington, Dean...

May 11, 201627 minSeason 1Ep. 73

Discover Afformations®

There's a new kind of question that can immediately change your life: Afformations®. They are the missing piece to abundant health, wealth, love and happiness according to my guest Noah St. John. For over 25 years Noah St. John has been helping people from all walks of life reach their goals faster, easier and with less stress. The method of Afformations® you're going to learn in this episode was invented by Noah after he discovered a powerful and effective way for anyone to get on the path to l...

May 04, 201624 minSeason 1Ep. 72

Thyroid 101

In this show I'm diving deep into the thyroid with clinical pharmacist Dr. Izabella Wentz. After Dr. Wentz was diagnosed with Hashimoto's in 2009, she dedicated herself to addressing the root causes of autoimmune thyroid disease. You're going to learn the common symptoms and causes of Hypothyroidism, important information on labs tests your doctor probably isn't ordering (including 3 lab test to get ASAP), one nutrient that could help reduce thyroid antibodies, reduce anxiety, help with weight l...

Apr 27, 201629 minSeason 1Ep. 71

Women’s Health and Nutrition

On this episode you're going to hear me talk with Bridgit Danner who has practiced Chinese Medicine for nearly 12 years and performed over 12,000 treatments - but before this, she had a health crisis after she had her baby. That health crisis led her to discovering online coaches that pulled her out of overwhelm, meeting a naturopath that steered her towards better nutrition and functional medicine, and transforming her health from postpartum depression, mononucleosis and adrenal fatigue to fit ...

Apr 20, 201626 minSeason 1Ep. 70

Discover What You’re Really Hungry For

Is losing weight really about food? Why do we often know what to do but still don't do it? In this episode I'm talking with one of my best friends, celebrity nutritionist Cynthia Pasquella. Cynthia helps women discover what they're really hungry for so they can finally make peace with food and themselves. You're going to discover how to get reconnected to who you REALLY are, how to be happier and experience more love, the truth about transformation, and a lot more. After listening to this episod...

Apr 13, 201628 minSeason 1Ep. 69

What To Do When You’re Ready To Give Up

What does it take to heal when you're sick, you've gone everywhere and no one can figure out what is wrong with you? That's what you're going to discover on this episode as I talk with my guest Dr. Shiroko Sokitch. You're going to hear about the miracles she's seen with her patients and the missing ingredient that can change everything in your healing journey. You'll hear what Dr. Shiroko has seen time and time again with her patients that have led them from being chronically sick with no answer...

Apr 06, 201627 minSeason 1Ep. 68

The Truth About Living Healthy

In this episode you're going to hear me talk to author, health expert and co-founder of Annmarie Skin Care, Kevin Gianni. Kevin was doing everything right (or so he thought!) He had the most nutritious diet (a raw-food vegan diet), he was addicted to finding the rawest, vegan, organic, healthiest food…and he was 25 pounds underweight, irritable, had a low sex drive and was headed toward self-destruction. You'll hear about what Kevin did to finally get better sleep, increase his sex drive and exp...

Mar 30, 201646 minSeason 1Ep. 67

Secret Therapies Used By The Healthiest People Alive

I had a really bad knee injury when I was young, and there's something I did to stay healthy and fit for a long time without surgery. In this podcast, I talk with Dr. Robyn Benson, creator of The Self-Care Revolution, about IV Therapies to help your performance, boost your immunity, get rid of pathogens in your system and a lot more. Plus, you're going to learn about Prolozone, cutting edge oxidative therapies, Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) and regenerative medicine that can help with cartilage and...

Mar 23, 201628 minSeason 1Ep. 66

Willpower Won’t Work

1400x1400One of the things I've been looking at for years is STRESS. Stress can make you age faster, lose your sex drive and gain weight! Oftentimes we're too stressed to even think about stress, so in this episode you're going to hear me interview an amazing Yale trained medical doctor and health expert named Aviva Romm to discuss the role your adrenal glands play, how your adrenals work when it comes to CRAVINGS and how to handle stress in your body. After listening to this episode you will fi...

Mar 16, 201634 minSeason 1Ep. 65

The Cancer Conversation

There is more cancer going on today than there used to be: 1 in 2 men and 1 in 3 women will be diagnosed with cancer in their lifetime. Any time I get the call or email about someone who has just been diagnosed with cancer, the first person I send them to is my guest on this episode, Dr. Nalini Chilkov. She is doing some of the most innovative, breakthrough work on cancer and how to never get there in the first place. She has helped thousands of people achieve and maintain extraordinary health a...

Mar 09, 201629 minSeason 1Ep. 64

Creating Better Than Perfect Health

I did a deep dive survey with my community and what I discovered was fascinating. It turns out that people weren't taking action on their health because they didn't feel like they were worth it OR they had failed so many times in the past that they lost belief in themselves. So in this episode I'm excited to share a conversation I had with Dr. Elizabeth Lombardo who has been called America's most requested celebrity psychologist. She helps free people from counterproductive mindsets and stress c...

Mar 02, 201626 minSeason 1Ep. 63

Eat Fat, Get Thin!

For decades, medicine and pop culture have told us that eating less fat is the secret to sustained weight loss, health, and longevity. Yet Americans are sicker and fatter than ever. In this episode, I'm talking with my friend and New York Times bestselling author Dr. Mark Hyman who is one of the top 10 most influential people in health. You're going to discover the truth about fat, what Dr. Hyman eats every day for breakfast, lunch and dinner, and what it really takes to lose weight. Plus, Dr. H...

Feb 24, 201625 minSeason 1Ep. 62

Blood Sugar 101

Many people don't know they are walking around with elevated blood sugar - and that can put you at risk for dementia, peripheral neuropathy and all sorts of bad news. In this episode you will hear from chiropractor and nutritionist Dr. Ritamarie Loscalzo on how to use blood sugar monitoring to design a lifestyle perfect for you so you can create the health you want. When you balance your blood sugar you fix a lot of things FAST and what you're about to learn is going to help you recharge your en...

Feb 17, 201628 minSeason 1Ep. 61

The Secret of “Liquid Gold” Bone Broth

There's a something I want to share with you that can help you lose weight safely and easily and lead to a healthier, happier, slimmer and younger YOU. On this episode you're going to hear me talk to one of my close friends Dr. Kellyann Petrucci. Kelly Ann is a weight loss and anti-aging expert and naturopathic doctor - and today we're talking liquid gold: Bone Broth! This magic soup is as close to the fountain of youth as anything I've ever seen. You're going to start hearing about this soup al...

Feb 10, 201642 minSeason 1Ep. 60

No Grain, No Pain

If you've done The Virgin Diet then you know how I feel about gluten. Gluten is a form of protein found in wheat, rye, barley and many processed foods, and while most of us tend to think, "Oh, proteins are healthy." Some proteins cause our bodies a world of hurt and the protein found in gluten are among the worst. What's worse is we've been eating gluten all our lives, often in hidden places. In this episode I'm going to be talking with Dr. Peter Osborne, one of the world's leading authorities o...

Feb 03, 201632 minSeason 1Ep. 59
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