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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

What Are the Best Superfoods to Increase My Immunity?

"What are the best superfoods to increase my immunity?" asks suzielovesfitness from Facebook. Here to answer is Danette May, healthy lifestyle expert and world-renowned public speaker. Superfoods have potent benefits to our health and and normal immune system function. Tune in to hear Danette break down her personal recommendations with details on all the great benefits. Want to learn more about Danette? Check out her site for more information on living healthy at https://danettemay.com/start-he...

Feb 22, 20219 minSeason 3Ep. 191

What's New with Ask the Health Expert on the Weekend?

Have we got a surprise for you.... Listen in to learn about a special gift from JJ Virgin that's sure to spice up your Saturdays! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 20, 20214 minSeason 3Ep. 191

Is Goopy Poop a Sign of Leaky Gut?

"Is goopy poop a sign of leaky gut?" asks Kathleen from Facebook. Here with our answer is JJ Virgin, certified health and fitness expert. There are lots of clues that our stool can give us to our health. Listen to JJ's full answer where she gives some actionable advice on how to better our digestion and diagnose issues. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 19, 20219 minSeason 3Ep. 190

What Do the Turmeric Drops Do for You?

"What do the turmeric drops do for you?" asks Gail from Facebook. Here to answer is JJ Virgin, who is Board Certified in Holistic Nutrition. According to JJ, there are wide-ranging benefits of turmeric, but you have to make sure you are able to absorb them. Tune in for the whole answer on how beneficial turmeric supplements are and how to ensure you're receiving all the benefits. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...

Feb 18, 20218 minSeason 3Ep. 189

Is Splenda Ok in Moderation?

"Is Splenda ok in moderation?" asks Claudia Young from Facebook. Here with our answer is JJ Virgin, certified nutrition specialist. The answer might surprise you. According to JJ, there are some properties of artificial sweeteners that might impact you more than you know. Tune in to hear her full recommendation on how to navigate these sugar alternatives. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 17, 20218 minSeason 3Ep. 188

Would Intermittent Fasting Benefit Me or Cause Me More Stress?

"Would intermittent fasting benefit me or cause me more stress?" asks Anne Elizabeth from Facebook. Great question! Here to answer is JJ Virgin, certified health and fitness expert. According to JJ, it depends on your existing levels of stress. Tune in to hear her detail various fasting options that can benefit you, depending on your current state. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 16, 20218 minSeason 3Ep. 187

How Does Intermittent Fasting Fit in With The Sugar Impact Diet?

"How does intermittent fasting fit in with The Sugar Impact Diet?" asks Nick Parr from Facebook. Here with our answer is none other than JJ Virgin, certified health and fitness expert and author of the Sugar Impact Diet. In her answer, JJ breaks down the role of fasting and her Sugar Impact Diet. Tune in to hear the full answer on how fasting and diet can synergize to make a big impact. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...

Feb 15, 20219 minSeason 3Ep. 186

Can You Give Me Some Reasons to Justify My Chocolate Habit?!

"Can you give me some reasons to justify my chocolate habit?!" asks Sarah from Twitter. Terrific question! Here to give us our answer is Max Lugavere, brain health expert and author of NYT best-seller Genius Foods: Become Smarter, Happier, and More Productive While Protecting Your Brain for Life. Good news! Max actually classifies chocolate as one of his 10 Genius Foods. Tune in to hear the full description of the rich nutritional benefits that a specific kind of chocolate provides. For more bra...

Feb 12, 20217 minSeason 3Ep. 185

How Does Vitamin D Help Prevent Depression?

"How does vitamin D help prevent depression?" asks Chris from Instagram. Here with our answer is Max Lugavere, brain health expert and author of NYT best-seller Genius Foods: Become Smarter, Happier, and More Productive While Protecting Your Brain for Life. In the full answer, Max breaks down the multitude of ways vita D powers up our mental health. He presents concrete studies and provides actionable advice on how to maximally benefit from vita D. For more brain-boosting information, check out ...

Feb 11, 20217 minSeason 3Ep. 184

Can Diet Help With Depression?

"Can diet help with depression?" asks Sarah from Twitter. Great question! Here to answer is Max Lugavere, brain health expert and author of NYT best-seller Genius Foods: Become Smarter, Happier, and More Productive While Protecting Your Brain for Life. According to Max, diet can be a potent support for depression reduction. Check out the episode to hear his specific food recommendations which have been shown to supercharge mental health. For more brain-boosting information, check out Max Lugaver...

Feb 10, 20216 minSeason 3Ep. 183

What Are the Benefits of Sunlight Beyond Vitamin D?

"What are the benefits of sunlight beyond vitamin D?" asks Sarah from Twitter. Here with our answer is Max Lugavere, brain health expert and author of NYT best-seller Genius Foods: Become Smarter, Happier, and More Productive While Protecting Your Brain for Life. Check out the episode to hear Max deep dive into the diverse benefits that safe sun exposure can help with ranging from sleep to cognitive performance, and more. For more brain-boosting information, check out Max Lugavere's FREE supplem...

Feb 09, 20217 minSeason 3Ep. 182

What Does Exercise Do for My Brain?

"What does exercise do for my brain?" asks Sarah from Twitter. Here to answer is Max Lugavere, brain health expert and author of NYT best-seller Genius Foods: Become Smarter, Happier, and More Productive While Protecting Your Brain for Life. According to Max, exercise is medicine for the brain. Tune in to the episode to hear the full answer where Max breaks down all of the ways that exercise can superpower our brain function. For more brain-boosting information, check out Max Lugavere's FREE sup...

Feb 08, 20217 minSeason 3Ep. 181

Can a Menopausal Woman With Thyroid Issues, Nodules, and Shot Adrenals Do HIIT Workouts?

"Can a menopausal woman with thyroid issues, nodules, and shot adrenals do HIIT workouts?" asks Karen SmithTowle from Facebook. Good question Karen, safety is important when it comes to workouts! Here to answer is JJ Virgin, certified health and fitness expert and aerobics instructor. Tune in to hear the answer, where JJ delivers a step-by-step action plan to integrate these workouts in a safe and effective way. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...

Feb 05, 202110 minSeason 3Ep. 180

Why Is a 15-Minute HIIT Workout More Effective Than a 45-Minute Long-Distance Run?

"Why is a 15-minute HIIT workout more effective than a 45-minute long-distance run?" asks Bonnie Mott from Instagram. This is a great question, and here to deliver the answer is none other than JJ Virgin, certified health and fitness expert and aerobics instructor. Listen in to hear JJ explain how we can actually get better results by spending less time on our workouts! In this episode, you'll learn just why HIIT is so effective and how we can add it to our lives. Learn more about your ad choice...

Feb 04, 20219 minSeason 3Ep. 179

What’s the Most Effective Form of Exercise for Someone in Their Late 50s?

"What's the most effective form of exercise for someone in their late 50s?" asks nickolettemott1 from Instagram. Terrific question. Here with our answer is JJ Virgin, certified health and fitness expert, and aerobics instructor. As we age, there are many considerations to take in regards to our fitness. Tune in to hear JJ's full answer where she breaks down the most important factors and how we can exercise most effectively as we age. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoice...

Feb 03, 202110 minSeason 3Ep. 178

What Kinds of Fat Loss Exercise Can You Do Besides Hitting the Weights at the Gym?

"What kinds of fat loss exercise can you do besides hitting the weights at the gym?" asks clean_collab from Instagram. An important question to ask - and the answer may surprise you. Here to answer is JJ Virgin, certified health and fitness expert and aerobics instructor. Tune in to hear JJ's "Core 4" exercises, where she provides plenty of actionable ideas for fat loss outside the gym. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...

Feb 02, 202111 minSeason 3Ep. 177

What Exercise Is Your Go-To?

"What exercise is your go-to?" asks tricianelson from Instagram. Excellent question. Here with our answer is none other than JJ Virgin, certified health and fitness expert and aerobics instructor. According to JJ, there is one type of exercise that stands out in the crowd. Tune in to hear her recommendations for the most effective workouts! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 01, 20219 minSeason 3Ep. 176

What Are the Best Tests Available in Detecting Cancer?

"What are the best tests available in detecting cancer?" asks BettyG from Facebook. Here to give us insight into our choices is Dr. Leigh Erin Connealy, Medical Director for The Cancer Center for Healing. Dr. Connealy breaks down her own strategy for cancer testing and gives you actionable guidance on what questions you need to be asking and how to get the answers. For more information on how to maximize your wellness, get free access to Dr. Leigh's book, Be Perfectly Healthy at https://www.cfnm...

Jan 29, 20219 minSeason 3Ep. 175

How Do Your Emotions Play a Part in Cancer?

"How do your emotions play a part in cancer?" asks Joan from IG. This is a crucial question when thinking about cancer prevention. Here to answer is Dr. Leigh Erin Connealy, Medical Director for The Cancer Center for Healing. Dr. Connealy explains that emotions, especially stress, are a huge contributor. Tune in for the full answer and learn how stress may increase our risk of cancer and what we can do to prevent it. For more information on how to maximize your wellness, get free access to Dr. L...

Jan 28, 20217 minSeason 3Ep. 174

Certain Infections Like HPV, Epstein-Barr Virus, Hepatitis, and Colitis Have Been Linked to Cancer. Why Is That?

"Certain infections like HPV, Epstein-Barr virus, Hepatitis, and Colitis have been linked to cancer. Why is that?" asks Patty from Facebook. Great question Patty. Here with our answer is Dr. Leigh Erin Connealy, Medical Director for The Cancer Center for Healing. Dr. Leigh gives us an in-depth answer on how these infections can create cancerous environments in our bodies. Tune in for the biological breakdown of what's happening, and the actions we can take to protect ourselves. For more informat...

Jan 27, 20217 minSeason 3Ep. 173

Why Are Adrenals So Important in Fighting Disease and Cancer?

"Why are adrenals so important in fighting disease and cancer?" asks John from Facebook. Dr. Leigh Erin Connealy, Medical Director of The Cancer Center for Healing, weighs in with her thoughts. Listen to her in-depth answer where she breaks down why the adrenals are so crucial and delivers us actionable advice on how to properly care for the adrenal glands. For more information on how to maximize your wellness, get free access to Dr. Leigh's book, Be Perfectly Healthy at https://www.cfnmedicine....

Jan 26, 20218 minSeason 3Ep. 172

What Are the Most Important Pieces of Information Women Need to Know About Cancer?

"What are the most important pieces of information women need to know about cancer?" asks John from Facebook. Dr. Leigh Erin Connealy, Medical Director of The Cancer Center for Healing, is the perfect person to answer this crucial question. According to Dr. Leigh, the key factor to focus on is prevention. Tune in to hear the full answer as she gives us her expertise on how best to maximize prevention efforts. For more information on how to maximize your wellness, get free access to Dr. Leigh's b...

Jan 25, 202110 minSeason 3Ep. 171

What Is Your #1 Diet Tip?

"What is your #1 diet tip?" asks dr.lisakoche from Instagram. Who better to answer than JJ Virgin, author of the Virgin Diet and exercise physiologist! Tune in to hear JJ's actionable weight loss tips that can help you achieve your goals in your weight loss journey. This episode is part of a series to commemorate January as National Weight Loss Awareness Month! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...

Jan 22, 20219 minSeason 3Ep. 170

How in the World Do You Lose Weight in Your 40s?

"How in the world do you lose weight in your 40s?" asks Erin Greene Newman from Facebook. Here with our answer is JJ Virgin, author of the Virgin Diet and exercise physiologist. JJ explains the impact that age can have on a person's weight loss journey. Tune in to hear the rich explanation and all of the actionable advice she provides to assist with weight loss. This episode is part of a series to commemorate January as National Weight Loss Awareness Month! Learn more about your ad choices. Visi...

Jan 21, 202110 minSeason 3Ep. 169

What Can I Have So That I Can Stay Focused on My Goal of Weight Loss but Feel Like I Can Enjoy a Small Treat?

"What can I have so that I can stay focused on my goal of weight loss but feel like I can enjoy a small treat?" asks christie_sanner from Instagram. Here with the answer is JJ Virgin, author of the Virgin Diet and exercise physiologist. Tune in to hear JJ's nuanced answer breaking down the different approaches to these cravings. She offers plenty of suggestions for healthy treats that you won't want to miss. This episode is part of a series to commemorate January as National Weight Loss Awarenes...

Jan 20, 20219 minSeason 3Ep. 168

Is Fasting a Good Way to Kick Start My Weight Loss?

"Is fasting a good way to kick start my weight loss?" asks neeskers from Instagram. Great question. Here to answer is JJ Virgin, author of the Virgin Diet and exercise physiologist. According to JJ, fasting is a key tool in the weight loss journey. Listen to learn why this is and what to keep in mind when it comes to fasting. This episode is part of a series to commemorate January as National Weight Loss Awareness Month! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...

Jan 19, 20218 minSeason 3Ep. 167

What Can You Eat for Breakfast for Weight Loss?

"What can you eat for breakfast for weight loss?" asks Michelle Brisson from Facebook. Here with our answer is JJ Virgin, author of the Virgin Diet and exercise physiologist. Tune in to hear JJ's detailed answer as she gives her thoughts on breakfast and shares some delicious ideas to help support your metabolism and lose weight. This episode is part of a series to commemorate January as National Weight Loss Awareness Month! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...

Jan 18, 202110 minSeason 3Ep. 166

Why Are Cancer Cases Going Up Every Year?

"Why are cancer cases going up every year?" asks Nash via email. This is an important question. Here to answer is Dr. Diva Nagula, cancer healing expert and author of From Doctor to Patient: Healing Cancer through Mind, Body, and Spirit. Tune in to hear his nuanced answer where he breaks down the various factors that are contributing to this rise in cancer cases. To hear more insights on healing cancer from Dr. Nagula, be sure to check out his book at https://fromdoctortopatient.com/read-the-boo...

Jan 15, 20216 minSeason 3Ep. 165

Does Eating Organic Lessen the Chances of Acquiring Cancer?

"Does eating organic lessen the chances of acquiring cancer?" asks Monson from Instagram. This is an age-old question, and deserves a thorough answer. Here to give us that answer is Dr. Diva Nagula, cancer healing expert and author of From Doctor to Patient: Healing Cancer through Mind, Body and Spirit. According to Dr. Nagula, organic foods have a wide range of benefits. Tune in to hear all about how organic foods can aid us. To hear more insights on healing cancer from Dr. Nagula, be sure to c...

Jan 14, 20216 minSeason 3Ep. 164

What Supplements Do You Recommend to Help Reduce Inflammation?

"What supplements do you recommend to help reduce inflammation?" asks Heather from Facebook. Terrific question, and here with our answer is Dr. Diva Nagula, cancer healing expert and author of From Doctor to Patient: Healing Cancer through Mind, Body, and Spirit. Tune in to hear Dr. Nagula give us his top supplements for promoting a healthy inflammatory response and a detailed explanation for why and how we should introduce each one. To hear more insights on healing cancer from Dr. Nagula, be su...

Jan 13, 20217 minSeason 3Ep. 163
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