It's not just about what you eat, it also matters WHEN you eat it! JJ deep dives into this important topic in today's podcast episode and shares how the timing of your meals can either set you up to burn fat or store it away. Listen as JJ shares the truth about snacking and whether you should eat breakfast, as well as the key to staying full for hours so you can go longer between meals. JJ also explains what you need to know before trying intermittent fasting and how a 12-14 hour fast can increa...
Sep 14, 2019•26 min•Season 1Ep. 328
In today's podcast episode, JJ deep dives into one of the topics she gets asked about often: how to crush sugar cravings! Listen as JJ explains why it's key to discover the reason for your cravings so you can ditch them once and for all. JJ also shares the most common causes of sugar cravings, including how your gut microbiome, genetics, blood sugar issues, and stress and anxiety levels can all play a role. Plus, JJ reveals her top tips and swaps for curbing cravings so your appetite never contr...
Sep 11, 2019•28 min•Season 1Ep. 327
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...
Sep 07, 2019•33 min•Season 1Ep. 326
In this show JJ Virgin explores the debilitating effects of stress and how you can stop it from damaging your health. This podcast covers a wide array of stress related topics like blood sugar, serotonin, adrenal and thyroid hormones, cortisol, leaky gut and much more! She’ll also give you some simple, practical tools you can use to get fast results for lowering your stress and improve both mental and physical health. Sometimes we can’t change how difficult life can get, but we can use these tec...
Sep 04, 2019•32 min•Season 1Ep. 325
Why should you choose burst training over endurance training? JJ breaks down the difference between the two and gives her best burst training tips ( and science behind them). Burst training is not only easier and less time consuming, but is the better way to train your body to build sexy, lean muscle and burn more fat. You can do it anywhere and see results in the mirror fast. Message us on Facebook for a free worksheet to keep track of your progress and try it out today! Key takeaways: [1:09] M...
Aug 31, 2019•23 min•Season 1Ep. 324
If you’re confused about carbs and ketogenic diets, you’re not alone! In this podcast, JJ Virgin answers all your questions about carbohydrates, including how to calculate how many carbs you should be eating, the benefits and risks of a low-carb ketogenic diet, and how to tell if a ketogenic diet is safe for you. Tune in to get answers to all your burning questions about carbs and begin your personal health discovery process to figure out the right amount for you! Key takeaways: [1:01] What are ...
Aug 28, 2019•20 min•Season 1Ep. 323
Feeling achy, moody, or depressed? Not recovering from your workout as fast as you used to? JJ dives deep into the subject of hormone imbalance - especially the sex hormones estrogen, progesterone & testosterone. Learn how to read the signs of both low and high imbalances. The importance of checking your thyroid and adrenals, watching your diet, insulin considerations, improving the quality of your sleep, and handling stress. There are smart, natural choices to help keep your hormones cyclin...
Aug 24, 2019•28 min•Season 1Ep. 322
JJ gives all the take-into-fast-action tips to start every morning the right way, creating a fast metabolism that is trained to burn fat! Starting with mindset, following with your food choices and exercise. Age is not an excuse, you can get the results you were looking for to feel and look better! Key takeaways: [0:55] What are you doing everyday that is helping to keep fat instead of burning it? [2:32] First thing in the morning is to write down three things you are grateful for. [3:08] Benefi...
Aug 21, 2019•22 min•Season 1Ep. 321
Tim O’Horgan, JJ’s fiancé, joins her in this podcast, to share how the two encourage each other to maintain healthy diet and lifestyle habits. Tim wasn’t always as fit and healthy as he is now. But with JJ’s support, he began making critical changes, and within a few months, he was struggling to keep weight on! Listen to learn about the shifts that JJ and Tim made to get great results and how you can be a positive role model and help your partner achieve amazing health! Key takeaways: [1:40] Tim...
Aug 17, 2019•23 min•Season 1Ep. 320
New York Times bestselling author Dr. Alexander Loyd is an expert in healing the source issues underlying illness and disease. In today’s podcast episode, Dr. Alex reveals how his groundbreaking Memory Engineering techniques can help you reshape problematic memories and change your life for the better! Listen as Dr. Alex shares the inspiration behind his upcoming book, The Memory Code, as well as how fear-based memories can stand in the way of optimal wellness. Dr. Alex also explains the three p...
Aug 14, 2019•31 min•Season 1Ep. 319
Today JJ speaks with Dr. Anna Cabeca, a triple board-certified menopause and hormone expert, acclaimed for her work in gynecology and obstetrics, integrative medicine, anti-aging and regenerative medicine. JJ and Dr. Cabeca discuss the effects that menopause can have on women’s bodies and their brains, including symptoms like anxiety, depression, mood swings, and trouble sleeping. Dr. Cabeca also explains how hormonal shifts during menopause can make it difficult for your brain to use glucose fo...
Aug 10, 2019•33 min•Season 1Ep. 318
Acupuncturist and functional diagnostic nutrition practitioner Bridgit Danner joins JJ in today's podcast episode to raise awareness about the important topic of brain inflammation! Listen as Bridgit shares the causes of brain inflammation and ways to test for it, as well as how an inflamed brain can trigger symptoms like brain fog, hormonal issues, trouble sleeping, and mood swings. Bridgit also explains the role of glial cells in your brain, and how damaged glial cells can cause your brain to ...
Aug 07, 2019•37 min•Season 1Ep. 317
You may be wondering exactly how skin and sexual health go together! International speaker and clinical practice owner Dr. Amy Killen is here to explain how regenerative medicine can help with both sexual optimization and maintaining younger, healthier skin. Listen to find out what regenerative medicine is and the cutting-edge therapies that are being used, including stem cells, platelet-rich plasma (PRP), and exosomes. Dr. Killen also reveals how regenerative techniques can help with stress uri...
Aug 03, 2019•32 min•Season 1Ep. 316
Ben Greenfield is a human performance consultant, Ironman triathlete, and New York Times bestselling author. In today's podcast episode, he shares his top biohacking tips to help you put the brakes on aging and improve your health! Listen as Ben reveals the point at which exercise can become harmful, as well as the types and amount of exercise that can help increase longevity. Ben also explains what your mitochondria are and why they matter, plus how to improve the health of your mitochondria by...
Jul 31, 2019•50 min•Season 1Ep. 315
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...
Jul 27, 2019•22 min•Season 1Ep. 314
Chiropractor and movement expert Dr. Emily Kiberd helps women struggling with thyroid issues to lose weight, beat fatigue, and feel strong and confident in their bodies. She's here to explain what you can do to work out smarter, not harder, with a thyroid condition! Listen as Dr. Kiberd shares her own experience with thyroid issues that led her to reprogram her workouts, as well as the most common exercise mistakes that could be holding you back if you have Hashimoto's or another thyroid conditi...
Jul 24, 2019•33 min•Season 1Ep. 313
Dr. Marvin Singh is an integrative gastroenterologist, author, and distinguished speaker. After diving deep into the field of integrative medicine, he lost 40 pounds himself by making diet and lifestyle modifications. Listen as Dr. Singh explains the root causes of common gastrointestinal issues like heartburn and small intestinal bacterial overgrowth, as well as the dangers of acid-reducing medications like proton pump inhibitors. Dr. Singh also shares natural remedies for healing your gut and ...
Jul 20, 2019•42 min•Season 1Ep. 312
Sarah Fragoso and Dr. Brooke Kalanick share a passion for helping women live bigger, better lives. Their recently-released book, Hangry , helps women understand the powerful impact that hormones can have on hunger, energy levels, and mood, and how to balance your hormones so you can feel better fast! Listen as Dr. Brooke and Sarah share how the hormone hierarchy can help you figure out which hormones to address first, including why issues with cortisol and thyroid hormones are placed at the top ...
Jul 17, 2019•42 min•Season 1Ep. 311
When it comes to your metabolism, you may be surprised to find out that it’s not about whether it’s fast or slow! In today's podcast episode, JJ reveals why it's more important to focus on supporting your metabolism so that it can function at its very best. Listen as JJ shares the key factors that can damage your metabolism, including stress, the wrong type of exercise, and long-term caloric restriction. JJ also explains how to avoid these dangers so that you can easily burn fat for fuel and hav...
Jul 13, 2019•29 min•Season 1Ep. 310
Dr. William Li is a world-renowned physician, scientist, speaker, and author. He joins JJ in today's podcast episode to talk about the incredible healing power of food! Listen as Dr. Li explains the science behind how to eat to starve cancer, including the concept of anti-angiogenesis, which was discussed in his widely-viewed TED Talk. Dr. Li also shares his thoughts on meal timing and why your body is hardwired for health, as well as the powerful foods that can support your body's key defense s...
Jul 10, 2019•46 min•Season 1Ep. 309
We're looking at diets all wrong! In today's podcast episode, JJ explains why typical calorie-cutting diets set you up to fail, and what you really need to focus on to achieve lasting fat loss. Listen as JJ shares her top tips for dieting success, including how to balance your blood sugar levels and activate your satiety switch, as well as how to safely eliminate toxins from your fat cells. JJ also reveals why snacking may be stalling your progress, plus find out the types of foods you should be...
Jul 06, 2019•26 min•Season 1Ep. 308
Dr. Z and Mama Z are well known for their tips and trusted advice on natural living for families. You're going to love today's far-ranging conversation from everything about essential oils and how to reduce your toxic burden to healthy eating and how Mama Z just got named Miss Georgia at the age of 41. If you're looking for the link between the quality of your food and skincare and how you look and feel, today's episode will not disappoint! Freebies From Today’s Episode Get the Zielinski’s book ...
Jul 03, 2019•35 min•Season 1Ep. 307
If you’re struggling with brain fog, fatigue, insomnia, or joint pain, you don’t want to miss today’s podcast episode! Clinical researcher and bestselling author Dr. Michael Ruscio reveals why an unhealthy gut may be the culprit behind your symptoms. Listen as Dr. Ruscio explains why gut problems can often come disguised as other health issues like thyroid problems or hormonal imbalances, as well as how his free quiz can help you determine the root cause of your symptoms. Dr. Ruscio also talks a...
Jun 29, 2019•42 min•Season 1Ep. 306
The founder of Breast Cancer Conqueror, Dr. Veronique Desaulniers has personally faced two breast cancer journeys. She joins JJ in today's podcast episode to talk about her new breast self-exam training model called My Breast Friend that is changing early breast cancer detection. Listen as Dr. V explains why it's important to perform regular breast self-exams, as well as how My Breast Friend can help you understand the difference between normal breast tissue and any abnormalities that may arise....
Jun 26, 2019•36 min•Season 1Ep. 305
When it comes to de-aging, it's not about the expensive lotions and potions you use! In today's podcast episode, JJ shares the simple diet and lifestyle strategies that can go a long way toward turning back the clock. Listen as JJ reveals the reasons for premature aging and what to do about them, including snacking, sugar consumption, stress, and the wrong type of exercise. JJ also explains how to put the brakes on aging by lowering your sugar impact, boosting antioxidants in your diet, and inco...
Jun 22, 2019•31 min•Season 1Ep. 304
Keri Glassman is an author, celebrity nutritionist, and wellness contributor for numerous top media outlets. She joins JJ in today's podcast episode to share her whole-person approach to living a healthy, happy life! Listen as Keri talks about the 8 pillars that work together to create a nutritious life, including food, stress, sleep, exercise, relationships and more. Keri also shares the typical foods she eats in a day, as well as her thoughts on topics like diet soda, artificial sweeteners, an...
Jun 19, 2019•44 min•Season 1Ep. 303
Jennifer Fugo is an integrative nutritionist and expert in chronic skin rashes. She's here to talk with JJ about a common issue that's never been discussed on the podcast before: dandruff! Listen as Jennifer reveals why anti-dandruff shampoos treat the symptoms rather than the root cause, as well as the surprising role that your gut and immune system can play in the development of dandruff. Jennifer also shares her top diet and supplement tips to help restore balance in your gut, which in turn, ...
Jun 15, 2019•31 min•Season 1Ep. 302
If you're struggling with hunger and cravings, this is an episode you don't want to miss! Listen as JJ deep dives into the reasons you may be feeling hungry all the time, including poor sleep, stress, certain foods, and the wrong type of exercise. JJ also shares her top diet, lifestyle, and exercise tips to help activate your satiety signal so you can kick those pesky cravings to the curb. Cravings don’t have to control your life any longer! Freebies From Today’s Episode Sign up for the free 7-D...
Jun 12, 2019•26 min•Season 1Ep. 301
Nicole Sachs is an author, therapist, and creator of the Freedom from Chronic Pain online brand. After being diagnosed with a severe condition of the spine at age 19, Nicole discovered the power of the mind-body connection in chronic pain relief. Listen as Nicole explains the connection between repressed emotions and physical symptoms, including how pain can result if your nervous system is in constant fight-or-flight mode. Nicole also shares her powerful JournalSpeak technique that can help you...
Jun 08, 2019•36 min•Season 1Ep. 300
Sheri Salata served as the Executive Producer of The Oprah Winfrey Show , as well as the Co-President of Harpo Studios and the Oprah Winfrey Network. After dedicating twenty years to the career of her dreams, she decided it was time for a life transformation! In today's podcast episode, Sheri talks with JJ about her middle-of-life reinvention and reveals how you, too, can open yourself up to new possibilities and achieve your dreams. Listen as Sheri explains why self-care should be a top priorit...
Jun 05, 2019•38 min•Season 1Ep. 299
