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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

Living a High-Vibration Life with Robyn Openshaw

Robyn Openshaw shares her dramatic life change — her health and her son’s were seriously compromised by several diseases, most of them autoimmune. Robyn decided to start including greens in her diet, and that was the beginning of a new life for her and her family. Cleaning and boosting your vibration is the key. You can do it too! Enjoy practical and easy tips, along with an amazing gift directly from Robyn. It’s time for the first step to a healthier and more plentiful life. Key Takeaways: [:43...

May 07, 201726 minSeason 1Ep. 150

The Happy Gut with Dr. Vincent Pedre, MD

Dr. Vincent Pedre shares with JJ and the audience his own personal journey of health issues he had in his childhood, and how, almost out of chance, he found out that a food intolerance was triggering most of his symptoms. Dr. Pedre became an expert on the health of the gut, and this way he treats allergies, migraines, digestive problems, and other symptoms that all find their root in the gut. This might be the reason why you haven't been able to lose weight, or feel inflammation after eating. St...

May 03, 201730 minSeason 1Ep. 149

Recipe Hacking with Diana Keuilian

Diana Keuilian has no professional training in cooking, but still having her own children and realizing the major impact that diet has on their health, was reason enough to take action. Diana began hacking famous recipes, and getting the most tasty results; avoiding, what she calls, the deadly five ingredients. You can transform your diet and create healthy habits in your children that will last along their lifetimes. It is easier than you think! Listen to this podcast and find out you can start...

Apr 30, 201727 minSeason 1Ep. 148

Getting Out Of Pain with Vicky Vlachonis

Vicky Vlachonis, Greek osteopath of a series of celebrities, shows us how to acknowledge our pain, and teaches a simple three-step program to free our bodies from it. Stop fighting your pain, listen to this podcast and find its root and solution. This can be the beginning of the end of that discomfort you have been carrying with you! Key Takeaways: [1:10] Vicky Vlachonis career briefing. [3:15] Osteopath background of Vicky Vlachonis. [4:15] Is your pain physical or emotional? [5:25] What is the...

Apr 26, 201725 minSeason 1Ep. 147

Understanding Stress with Heidi Hanna

Dr. Heidi Hanna, member of the Mindset Academy and expert on the very current topic of stress, helps us understand what is stress, and the effects that toxic levels of stress can have on our bodies. Dr. Hanna gives simple and easy to put into fast action tools to deal with stress. Listen to this podcast, and start decreasing stimulation and increasing nourishment; you might even find out that your weight loss resistance has to do more with stress than with your nutrition or exercise habits. Disc...

Apr 23, 201730 minSeason 1Ep. 146

Brain Health with Amen Clinics

Tana and Daniel Amen are experts in brain health, and they deliver practical and simple ways for you to have a healthy brain, and consequently, a better quality of life. Daily small habits you can start practicing today — what are you waiting for? Listen to this podcast, and become aware of your negative and positive habits. Start today to uplevel your health and your life! Key Takeaways: [1:45] Daniel Amen’s career briefing [2:38] Tana Amen´s career briefing [3:40] How they got the idea of incl...

Apr 19, 201726 minSeason 1Ep. 145

Mindset and Money with Jen Sincero

Jen Sincero shares with JJ her personal experience when she shifted her life completely at the age of 40, from living in a garage, to a 7-figure bank account! Jen gives concrete and simple steps in this show for you to change your relationship with money. Take the risk, take action; fear might be the sign that you are on the right path! Listen to this podcast, and find out that the key to change your finances is in your mindset! Key Takeaways: [:35] To change your life completely, your mindset i...

Apr 16, 201726 minSeason 1Ep. 144

Head Strong with Dave Asprey

Dave Asprey shares his personal experience battling with overweight and many diseases by a very young age, realizing that guilt and will power will only take him so far, but in place, researching and understanding that the reason behind his troubles was in the mitochondria, the center of the energy of each cell. Dave Asprey is launching his book “Head Strong,” and gives us many tips to start feeding mitochondria correctly, fighting illness, improving your life in general, and also losing weight ...

Apr 12, 201725 minSeason 1Ep. 143

Play And Pleasure As The New Sugar Substitutes with Alexandra Jamieson

The prescription is: “Fun and play to achieve your health and fitness goals.” Does it sound to good to be truth? This is Alexandra Jamieson’s advice, stop suffering and over-working out; there is a science about play, and you need to know about it! Listen to this podcast and awaken the child in you, who has been waiting to go out and play, being happier is the path. Enjoy the show! Key Takeaways: [:57] Alexandra Jamieson’s career briefing [1:47] Play and pleasure being your new sugar substitutes...

Apr 09, 201726 minSeason 1Ep. 142

Starting a Food Revolution with Ocean Robbins

Ocean Robbins talks about his family history, how his father turned his back on wealth to live a healthier and richer life, and becoming a bestselling author who inspired millions of Americans to change their choices. Ocean continues inspiring people to become more aware of their food choices, as well as encouraging doctors to learn more about nutrition. Listen to this podcast to find out more about GMOs and how you could avoid their very serious effects in your life; learn how to change your di...

Apr 05, 201734 minSeason 1Ep. 141

Survival Skills for an Empath with Judith Orloff

Dr. Orloff wrote “The Empaths Survival Guide,” a book directed to sensible people who want to discover if they truly are Empaths, how to acquire tools to protect themselves, and really shine with the precious features Empaths have. Dr. Orloff, being an Empath herself, decided to share this tool kit with all of us. If you are an Empath, or if you are only trying to develop more empathy, this show is what you were looking for — start defying the prejudgments that link sensitivity with vulnerabilit...

Apr 02, 201726 minSeason 1Ep. 140

Turn Around Thyroid Condition with Izabella Wentz.

Izabella Wentz started to research about thyroid disease after being diagnosed with this condition. By listening to this podcast you will be able to define the possible symptoms, find the cause and also very fast and easy tips to detoxify your body, leading to a right functioning of your thyroid. Start today to unfold the healthier version of yourself! Key Takeaways: [1:08] Izabella Wentz´s career. [2:09] How Izabella turned her own life around after being diagnosed with a thyroid condition. [4:...

Mar 29, 201727 minSeason 1Ep. 139

Perimenopause with Lana Asprey

Dr. Lana Asprey started to pay attention to her own hormone function when doctors were not giving her the answers to the roots of many symptoms she had. She took charge and started researching. Now she shares her e-book with listeners, as well as fast, easy tips for every woman to approach perimenopause in the right way. Listen to this podcast and find out the reasons behind those uncomfortable symptoms and how to deal with them! Key Takeaways: [:40] Lana Asprey´s background. [3:28] What do we k...

Mar 26, 201728 minSeason 1Ep. 138

How to Be in Charge of Your Life with Mary Morrissey

Mary Morrissey is a delight in this eye-opening interview about recovering control over our lives. It is no longer the circumstances that will determine your direction. Instead, we can read the signals from our spirits, become more aware, and live in the present. It is our self-image that defines what we deserve. Listen to this podcast, and listen as Mary Morrissey explains how to regain the power over your life and the love, gratitude, and awareness that go with it. Key Takeaways: [:53] Mary Mo...

Mar 22, 201727 minSeason 1Ep. 137

Clean Your Skin from Within with Trevor Cates

After launching her book, Clean Skin from Within , Dr. Trevor Cates reveals the secrets for healthy, great-looking skin. Your diet greatly influences your skin, as well as the products you wear daily. Listen to this podcast to find out what’s really hiding in the skin products you use, plus learn your skin type and root causes of the issues you see reflected in the mirror every day. Key Takeaways: [:46] Trevor Cates’ career brief [3:11] The skin is our magic mirror. [4:21] How is your diet relat...

Mar 19, 201730 minSeason 1Ep. 136

Healing Is In Our Nature with Razi Berry

Razi Berry began at the age of 20, her own personal journey towards healing. She overruled all medicals predictions, to find that health was there all the time. Learn about the revolutionary concepts of Naturopathic medicine. Listen to your body and its signals to unblock the healing nature within. Prevent and cure your body by following these simple and easy to take to action tools. Key Takeaways: [:52] Razi Berry´s career synopsis. [1:32] Prevention is the best cure. [2:21] How did Razi Berry ...

Mar 15, 201729 minSeason 1Ep. 135

Finding Your Soulmate with Arielle Ford

Arielle Ford reveals the secret to finding the love you are looking for. The good news: there is more than one soulmate out there, you just haven’t been searching in the right way. You are already connected to the love of your life! Surprised? Just listen, and find out exactly what you need to start doing to move the right direction in your love life! Key Takeaways: [:50] Arielle Ford’s career. [2:19] What a soulmate really is. [3:37] There is someone out there for everyone, and there is more th...

Mar 12, 201727 minSeason 1Ep. 134

Taking care of yourself with Susan Levin

Susan Levin is a mother of a child with autism; she shares how this changed her life and redefined her priorities. She talks about common concerns and struggles every mother goes through: the guilt, the self-judgment, the loss of direction... Stop beating yourself up! You are not alone! You have to start caring for yourself, and by listening to this podcast, you will begin to get the tools you have been needing. Key Takeaways: [:22] Susan Levin´s personal life story [1:28] Practice extreme self ...

Mar 08, 201727 minSeason 1Ep. 133

The Miracle Morning with Hal Elrod

Hal Elrod tells his personal experience after surviving a car accident that lead him to have 11 broken bones, and being dead for six minutes. Against all odds, Hal recovered, and came back to a plentiful life. Hal talks about the perfect morning routine that will enable you to achieve all your purposes. Whether or not you are a morning person, this technique will work for you! Get started tomorrow morning — live the transformation you are seeking, one morning at a time! Key Takeaways: [:43] Hal ...

Mar 05, 201722 minSeason 1Ep. 132

Tracking your sleep with Petteri Lahtela

Petteri Lahtela from Finland has invented the oura ring, a ring that helps you track your sleep and other physical functions, this way you can learn how to schedule your bedtime and other activities in your daily life. Learn how you can improve your health, keep off the pounds you’ve lost and feel better in general with this amazing ring! Key Takeaways: [:25] Oura rings [:46] Sleep [:57] Night owls vs early birds [1:08] How much sleep do really need? [1:23] Petteri Lahtela´s career [1:57] Wellne...

Mar 01, 201724 minSeason 1Ep. 131

Deep Origins with Amish Shah

Amish Shah shares how he transformed his life completely, healing physically, mentally and spiritually with the help of Ancient Wisdom. Get practical tips about ways in which you can start to detox yourself in order to achieve that balance you are seeking in every aspect of your life. It is possible!! Listen to this show and begin today! Key Takeaways: [:34] Forgotten ancient secrets to great health and well being [:56] Toxicity and other ways of detox [1:06] Amish Shah’s life story and career [...

Feb 26, 201732 minSeason 1Ep. 130

The Melt Method with Sue Hitzmann

Sue Hitzmann explains deeply how dehydration in your body tissue is the cause of the pain you are suffering and how your daily habits are making it worse. By listening to this enlightening show, learn how to free yourself from periodic visits to chiropractors and physical therapists, now you will be able to do it yourself! A ten minutes sequence can restore the health to your body. It truly is as simple and good as it sounds! Key Takeaways: [:16] The gut-pain connection [:52] Sue Hitzmann´s care...

Feb 22, 201731 minSeason 1Ep. 129

Sacred Science with Nick Polizzi

Nick Polizzi created a documentary taking eight severely ill patients to the Amazon for thirty days to experience a natural healing using indigenous medicine — a journey through a both physically and mentally life-transforming experience. Listen to this outrageous trip, expand your perception, and even find the answers that traditional medicine has not been able to give you. Key Takeaways: [:18] How far will you go to heal? [1:18] Nick Polizzi´s career [3:21] Tracking an indigenous medicine man ...

Feb 19, 201734 minSeason 1Ep. 128

Tapping with Nicolas Ortner

Nicolas Ortner, a pioneer in the technique of tapping, unfolds all its simplicity and effectiveness in treating recurrent problems in everyone's life, like pain, stress, anxiety, weight loss, and how people can free themselves from these burdens just by learning how to tap. In this amazing interview let yourself be guided by Nicolas Ortner through a tapping session, and learn how to do it yourself! It is safe to let go your stress, and you can do it now by listening to this show. Key Takeaways: ...

Feb 15, 201729 minSeason 1Ep. 127

More Social and Less Media with Dallas Hartwig

Dallas Hartwig talks with JJ about how he is walking through the journey of life, seeking for balance and connection. There are no quick fixes, but there are many ways to start living better. Find out how, by listening to this-eye opening talk! Key Takeaways: [:18] More social and less media [:44] Dallas Hartwig’s career [:50] The whole30 program [2:41] I am not a guru. [3:00] There is no such thing as life balance. [4:56] Lack of connection [5:04] Isolation [5:12] More social less media program...

Feb 12, 201725 minSeason 1Ep. 126

Liberated Living with Kute Blackson

Kute Blackson teaches us about “liberated living.” Throughout our lives we build an identity based on our experiences and fears; this conditions our lives and sets us far away from our true nature. Listen to Kute’s magical and outstanding personal story, dare to question who you are, and to rejoin your essential you. Key Takeaways: [1:06] What does “liberated living” mean? [1:31] Kute Blackson’s new book [2:20] We are born free. [2:38] Process of conditioning by society in human beings [3:39] Wi...

Feb 08, 201722 minSeason 1Ep. 125

Fish Oil Benefits with Michael Lewis

Dr. Michael Lewis shares his knowledge about traumatic brain injury, and how his years of experience helped him realize the amazing influence of omega-3s, in both prevention of disease and recovery. Listen to this podcast and start including what could be a lifesaver in your diet and your family’s. Key Takeaways: [:23] Brain injuries and fish oil [:35] Michael Lewis’s career [3:46] Getting people on fish oil before they have a brain injury [4:16] How did he start this career? [5:42] Traumatic br...

Feb 05, 201728 minSeason 1Ep. 124

Stay Positive with Sean Stephenson

Sean Stephenson is someone who fills up a room with his spirit and heart. Today, he shares his personal experiences as a man who is three feet tall and in a wheelchair as a result of a disease he was born with. He explains how he turned his life around simply by shifting his perceptions of himself and the environment around him. Sean shares his tools and resources so that you can shift your world, too. Enjoy this podcast and Sean’s incredible insights, as you learn how to transform hardships int...

Feb 01, 201724 minSeason 1Ep. 123

The Gluten-Free Trap with Peter Osborne

Dr. Peter Osborne explains in an easy, but also scientific way, how a gluten-free diet can create trouble in your health, making you weaker, and causing inflammation and digestive difficulties. Educate yourself about how to introduce variety in your diet, get healthier, love what you eat, and lose the weight you want to get rid of, all these just by choosing your food smartly. Listen to JJVirgin and Dr. Peter Osborne to begin the transformation you are seeking! Key Takeaways: [:56] Dr. Peter Osb...

Jan 29, 201725 minSeason 1Ep. 122

Shift Your Life with Dean Graziosi

Dean Graziosi shares his turbulent personal story, and proves that by taking personal responsibility of your life, everything is possible. Do you feel stuck? Doomed? Learn how to control the direction of your life, define your goals, and get what you want! Listen to this podcast and start today! Key Takeaways: [:44] Dean Graziosi´s career [2:04] A hero's journey [3:20] Anchor experiences [4:10] How to get out of repetitive behavior? [4:47] Shift your history with a few changes in your habits [5:...

Jan 25, 201725 minSeason 1Ep. 121
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