What’s the #1 reason people don’t get enough quality sleep? Alcohol, caffeine, eating too close to bedtime, and poor sleep hygiene are all major factors. But for most people the answer is stress. My guest on this podcast, Devin Burke, was working with a lot of high-performing entrepreneurs when he realized none of them slept well. He set out to find what they had in common, which led him to become a leading expert in helping people get to the root cause of their sleep issues. Devin Burke is an i...
Apr 19, 2023•44 min•Season 3Ep. 545
Is your thermostat making you gain weight? That might sound crazy, but if the scale hasn’t budged no matter what you've tried, this might be one of the surprising reasons you’re struggling to lose weight. Supporting your metabolism, getting rid of inflammatory foods, and making sure you’re getting appropriate exercise are foundational elements to losing weight. But, if you’re doing all of those things and still not seeing results, there are some lesser-known habits that may be sabotaging your ef...
Apr 16, 2023•25 min•Season 3Ep. 544
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Apr 14, 2023•4 min•Season 3Ep. 543
What if simple habits, practiced for a few minutes each day, could improve your mental health and enhance your life? Dr. Daniel Amen is back to share with us his approach to brain health and how it can help you improve your overall well-being. He’s a renowned psychiatrist, brain-health expert, and the founder of Amen Clinics, a group of medical clinics that specializes in diagnosing and treating brain-related disorders. He is also a bestselling author of several books on brain health, including ...
Apr 12, 2023•47 min•Season 3Ep. 543
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Apr 09, 2023•16 min•Season 3Ep. 536
What if you could personalize your diet to help keep you in optimal health, drop the extra pounds, and feel your energized best? And what if there were a quiz that helped you determine exactly how to do it? I’m joined this week by Dr. Vincent Pedre, medical director at Pedre Integrative Health founder/CEO of Happy Gut Life. He believes the gut is the gateway to excellent wellness, and his newest book, The GutSMART Protocol—a 14-day personalized gut-healing plan based on the GutSMART Quiz—is the ...
Apr 05, 2023•54 min•Season 3Ep. 541
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Apr 02, 2023•17 min•Season 3Ep. 540
Which foods are natural fat burners, and how exactly does that work in our bodies? Dr. William Li is back with the book that I have been waiting for. We’ll discuss which foods you should choose for health and fat loss, how you may damage your metabolism, and how he came up with the Mediterrasian diet. William W. Li, MD, is an internationally renowned physician, scientist and author of the New York Times bestseller, Eat to Beat Disease: The New Science of How Your Body Can Heal Itself. His ground...
Mar 29, 2023•55 min•Season 3Ep. 539
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Mar 26, 2023•18 min•Season 3Ep. 538
Did you know that the gut and brain are connected? Maybe you’ve heard of the gut-brain axis, and that your diet impacts mental health, but did you know that significant amounts of serotonin and dopamine are made in the gut? To truly heal, it takes both a dietary and mental-health approach. Dr. Will Cole is an expert in functional medicine with a focus on thyroid disease, autoimmune conditions, hormone imbalances, and digestive disorders. He is the author of several bestselling books, including T...
Mar 22, 2023•37 min•Season 3Ep. 537
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Mar 19, 2023•17 min•Season 3Ep. 536
Energy can feel harder and harder to come by as we age. But what is the underlying cause of low energy? For a long time, this topic has been poorly understood, but my guest on this episode has devoted the past decade to finding the answers and is sharing them with us today. Ari Whitten is an energy and longevity coach, host of the Energy Blueprints Podcasts, and bestselling author of The Ultimate Guide to Red Light Therapy and Eat for Energy. He’s also a natural health expert with a Master of Sc...
Mar 15, 2023•1 hr 13 min•Season 3Ep. 535
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Mar 10, 2023•22 min•Season 3Ep. 534
Frailty doesn’t have to be your reality as you age. With the right approach, it's possible to maintain a vibrant and active lifestyle, even in your 60s, 70s and beyond. In this episode, I talk with Dr. Anurag Singh, the Chief Medical Officer at Timeline Nutrition, who also runs a Switzerland-based research company working to discover and develop novel nutritional compounds that target improvements in mitochondrial health. We delve into the three essential elements that contribute to your overall...
Mar 08, 2023•47 min•Season 3Ep. 533
In just 3 weeks, Kim Kardashian lost 16 pounds to fit into a dress for the Met Gala. I’ve helped actors get ready for roles, including Brandon Ralph when he debuted as Superman, and I see this situation as similar to getting ready for a film. In this episode, I critique Kim’s weight loss plan, revealing the good and the bad—and what you actually want to do for fast and lasting fat loss. You’ll learn all about the diet and exercise plan Kim went on. To be honest, some of the things she did, I’d d...
Mar 03, 2023•17 min•Season 3Ep. 532
Do you struggle with gas and bloating and other common functional stomach problems? In this episode, I discuss five steps to resolving your gut issues for good. The good news is, you can turn this around quickly. You’ll ditch the stretch pants and get into your skinny jeans before you know it! The most important thing you need to do is remove Hi-FI food from your diet, which can contribute to leaky gut. This can launch an immune attack and wreak havoc on your body, which can exacerbate gas and b...
Feb 24, 2023•15 min•Season 3Ep. 530
Menopause changes your life... and your health. It can be a tough transition, but we need to shift our perspective on this important time. Menopause is not a disease; it’s a normal stage of life—and it’s a privilege to still be alive. In this episode, I talk with Dr. Suzanne Gilberg-Lenz, a conventional board-certified OB-GYN who also practices integrative, holistic, and Ayurvedic medicine. We discuss the ways that the stages of menopause change your life for the better, and what you can do to p...
Feb 22, 2023•50 min•Season 3Ep. 529
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Feb 17, 2023•14 min•Season 3Ep. 528
One of the biggest things that can take down your health is toxins, particularly mold. In this episode, I talk to air-quality expert Michael Rubino, the author of The Mold Medic, An Expert’s Guide on Mold Removal about why mold is such a problem in homes today, and how often you should test for mold in your house. Signs of mold exposure aren’t always obvious. We discuss common symptoms of mold toxicity, like brain fog and fatigue, and explore how mold exposure can show up in your body in a varie...
Feb 15, 2023•46 min•Season 3Ep. 527
Sugar poses a huge threat to our health today. There are the obvious sources, like candy and soda, but it’s the sneakier sugars in your food that may be causing an addiction. I share five warning signs that you’re addicted to sugar, and reveal exactly what you need to do to break your sugar problem fast. I literally wrote the book on it! I have a wealth of tips and tools to share with you, including ways you can balance your blood sugar and retrain your taste buds, so you can finally conquer you...
Feb 10, 2023•17 min•Season 3Ep. 526
Why do so many people struggle with weight gain and obesity? Here’s one reason: A biological switch in our bodies designed to protect us from starvation can become stuck in the “on” position. This is a hidden source of weight gain, heart disease, insulin resistance, and other health challenges. But it’s not a life sentence; this switch can be turned off. In this episode, JJ talks with one of her heroes, Dr. Richard Johnson. He’s a practicing physician and an internationally recognized medical sc...
Feb 08, 2023•1 hr 2 min•Season 3Ep. 525
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Feb 03, 2023•14 min•Season 3Ep. 524
Wherever you stand on the keto diet, this is a conversation worth hearing. In this episode, JJ talks with Dr. Steven Gundry, a cardiothoracic surgeon who became a nutrition geek, about his book, Unlocking the Keto Code: The Revolutionary Science of Keto That Offers More Benefits Without Deprivation. First, Dr. Gundry talks about how he became interested in nutrition and lifestyle for heart health. Then, they delve into the common misuses of the keto diet and how it can be upgraded for optimal re...
Feb 01, 2023•48 min•Season 3Ep. 523
Are you tired of feeling defeated by the numbers on the scale? You can take control of your health and weight in your 40s and beyond, and in this episode, JJ explains how body composition is key. How do you measure it exactly, and what are the best (and worst) tools for the job? You’ll learn the metrics that matter, because when you have the right information, you can take the right action. And, when you address what your body needs, you’ll naturally—and effortlessly—start to lose fat. Full show...
Jan 30, 2023•50 min•Season 3Ep. 522
Exercise and burning belly fat get harder as women age. Plus, a lot of outdated myths exist, so you might be doing things wrong. Debra Atkinson has helped 250,000+ women flip their second half of life with vitality and energy. She's the best-selling author of You Still Got It, Girl! The After 50 Fitness Formula for Women and Navigating Fitness After 50. In this episode, JJ and Debra reveal the best exercises for women over 50, with tips and truths you need to know. Debra gives her number one thi...
Jan 25, 2023•38 min•Season 3Ep. 521
Going through menopause can be challenging. So many changes are happening in your body, including hormone shifts and weight gain. In this episode, JJ talks about stress and weight gain during and after menopause, along with effective ways to manage them. She also discusses how to do an elimination diet as a vegetarian. Lastly, she provides strategies to lose belly fat, find your healthy weight, and manage the stress levels that can lead to weight gain. Whether your goals include managing menopau...
Jan 23, 2023•27 min•Season 3Ep. 520
Your body keeps score. And if you don’t learn ways to release trauma from your body – whether it’s from death or the loss of anything else – this can lead to chronic stress, decreased immune function, difficulty in regulating metabolism, weight gain, and even contribute to cancer, heart disease, and other chronic health problems. But, we’re not taught to navigate grief in our culture. How do we properly heal, balance, and reset our nervous systems? In this episode, JJ talks with Dr. Sherry Walli...
Jan 18, 2023•36 min•Season 3Ep. 519
Getting enough protein is essential to good health. But how do you know how much you need daily? And what do high-protein meals actually look like? In this episode, JJ answers these questions. She talks about why collagen is important and how to use it, along with how these peptides support muscle maintenance. She also provides her top tips and tools for losing belly fat. Whether you’re curious about how to get more protein or collagen into your diet, you’ll want to tune into this short, informa...
Jan 16, 2023•29 min•Season 3Ep. 518
When it comes to healthy aging, many women forget to build muscle. However, according to fitness physician Dr. Eric Fete, that component is critical. Muscle building helps you look and feel better, but it’s also for everything else related to your health, too, including metabolism. Muscle is the foundation, the framework, to help you move and function and exercise and live a good life. And as we all get older, we all lose it. When you focus on building muscle, you’ll help support your blood suga...
Jan 11, 2023•46 min•Season 3Ep. 517
In this episode, JJ touches on four topics. First, how do you choose fats that are good for you? JJ explains why you might already be getting healthy fat in your diet, and how to choose the healthiest sources. She also gives guidance on taking supplements while doing a clean fast, answers a community member’s question about controlling blood sugar and insulin, and shares how to choose a healthy nut butter (or how to easily make your own!). Full show notes: jjvirgin.com/healthyfats How to Build A...
Jan 09, 2023•18 min•Season 3Ep. 516
