Well Beyond 40
1,086 episodes - English - Latest episode: 1 day ago - ★★★★★ - 524 ratingsWell 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.
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The Link Between Gut Health and Immune Health with Dr. Jeff Bland
December 14, 2022 06:00 - 53 minutes - 73.7 MBAs a society, we're aging beyond our years. Our "immune age" has surpassed our chronological age and life expectancy has gone down, making it more important than ever to prioritize the health of your immune system. In this information-packed episode, world-renowned nutritional medicine expert and founder of both the Institute for Functional Medicine and Big Bold Health, Dr. Jeff Bland, joins JJ to discuss the steps you can take to move the needle on your immune health. Bland shares what ...
If I Buy Fish in a Grocery Store How Do I Know What to Look For & What to Avoid?
December 12, 2022 06:00 - 5 minutes - 8.04 MBIt can be confusing to know how to shop smart for the best and healthiest quality animal protein at the grocery store. When it comes to seafood, you have to know if you can trust the source to make sure you’re purchasing fish that’s raised and fed properly. In this episode, you’ll learn what to look for at the supermarket, which types of fish to prioritize and avoid, and the helpful foods to add to your diet to help counteract any heavy metals like mercury consumed in certain fish.
What to Eat When to Eat and Why for Brain Health
December 09, 2022 06:00 - 15 minutes - 20.6 MBHaving a vibrant brain is key to your quality of life, especially as you grow older. In this episode, JJ shares 5 simple things you can do to support your brain to help reduce your risk of developing brain-related diseases. You’ll learn how brain health starts in your gut, why fatty fish should be on your plate (and ways for vegans and vegetarians to get these healthy fats), how eating your veggies can help promote cognition, the best berries to support your memory, and the #1 nut that stud...
Radical Confidence with Lisa Bilyeu
December 07, 2022 06:00 - 40 minutes - 55.3 MBThe majority of folks let their fears get in the way of the things they want to achieve in life. But the truth is, even the highest-achieving people have the same anxiety and hesitation. Most people aren’t born ready to go for their biggest goals. The key is figuring out how to bypass other people’s opinions—and your own limiting beliefs—to step into a success mindset that can put you on the fast track to your best life. Lisa Bilyeu, co-founder and president of Impact Theory Studios an...
Which Sweeteners Are Ok? I’m So Confused!
December 05, 2022 06:00 - 9 minutes - 13 MBThere are dozens of names for sugar, how are you supposed to know which kind is safe to eat? JJ answers this common question with the dangers of the different types of artificial sweeteners, the type of sugar that can lead to health challenges like fatty liver disease and elevated triglycerides, the flavor that can help take your sweet tooth away, and her top ingredient choices for adding sweetness without the blood sugar spike.
What to Eat When to Eat and Why for Great Skin
December 02, 2022 06:00 - 16 minutes - 22.1 MBGlowing, healthy skin starts with what goes on the end of your fork. In this episode, JJ reveals her top strategies to age powerfully and prevent wrinkles, fine lines, blemishes, and other skin problems that may occur as you get older. You’ll learn the right amount of sun exposure to protect your skin, the best kind of alcohol if you imbibe, foods that may cause acne (and how to prevent skin breakouts), and the anti-inflammatory nutrient that one doctor recommends for healthy skin. Plus, yo...
Increasing Your Brain Span with Bryce Wylde
November 30, 2022 06:00 - 46 minutes - 64.3 MBWhat have you done for your brain today? That's the question we should all be asking ourselves every day, according to our guest, cofounder of The DNA Company, Bryce Wylde. A lot of conversations in wellness revolve around taking care of ourselves in order to have the longest, healthiest lives. But rather than focusing on lifespan, what we really should be focusing on is ""brain span."" A long life doesn't necessarily equate to a positive quality of life, and Bryce speaks with JJ about how...
How Do I Test to See if I’m Inflamed?
November 28, 2022 06:00 - 4 minutes - 6.07 MBChronic inflammation is a silent killer, but there are ways you can monitor for this before your health is negatively impacted. In this episode, JJ answers a community member's question on how to test for inflammation. You'll learn which lab test to ask your doctor for, how you can monitor inflammation at home using a body composition scale, and the anti-inflammatory food swaps to make to help address inflammation in the body.
What to Eat When to Eat and Why for Liver Health
November 25, 2022 06:00 - 17 minutes - 23.6 MBYour liver helps digest food, stores energy, plays an important role in blood sugar metabolism, and performs hundreds of other vital functions… and yet, we don’t pay much attention to this hardworking organ until something goes wrong. In this episode, JJ shares 9 simple, effective ways to optimize liver health. You’ll learn the big culprit behind nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) and what you can do to support a healthy liver, foods that are good for your liver, the right tests to me...
Going Gluten-Free the Right Way with Dr. Tom O’Bryan
November 23, 2022 05:30 - 54 minutes - 75.4 MBIs your gluten-free diet actually making your health worse? Many folks who take this route don't have the right information on which foods to swap in, and they end up in the ""healthy"" food aisle loading up their cart with GF cookies and cupcakes thinking it'll make a difference. Dr. Tom O'Bryan is a world-renowned expert on food sensitivities, environmental toxins, and autoimmune diseases. He joins JJ for a discussion on where people go wrong when they go gluten-free. You'll learn about ...
[Beginnings & Breakthroughs] Training While Healing Injuries with Mekenna Smith
November 21, 2022 06:00 - 25 minutes - 35.4 MBHow you take care of your body in your 20s and 30s sets you up (for better or for worse) in your 40s and beyond. On this episode of Beginnings & Breakthroughs, community member and university student Mekenna Smith discusses breaking free from her sugar addiction with JJ and how to develop a healthy eating plan for her active lifestyle. Mekenna has goals to eat more vegetables, slow down her grab-and-go eating habits, and incorporate more time for meal prep. Listen as JJ shares the benefi...
What to Eat When to Eat and Why for Muscle Mass
November 18, 2022 06:00 - 20 minutes - 28.7 MBLean muscle helps you burn fat, balance your blood sugar, age powerfully, and so much more. In this episode, JJ reveals how building muscle starts in your kitchen. You’ll learn how much protein you need to gain muscle and lose weight, why food timing matters, the best scale to measure lean muscle, the top paleo protein sources, and the best plant-based protein sources for vegans and vegetarians. Plus, JJ shares how to make the perfect muscle-building meal, foods to eat to gain muscle, the #...
How to Heal Your Drained Brain with Dr. Mike Dow
November 16, 2022 06:00 - 29 minutes - 41.1 MBDr. Mike Dow is a neurotherapist and JJ's co-star from the hit TLC show Freaky Eaters. He joins JJ today to talk about the inspiration behind his new book, Heal Your Drained Brain, and how the demands of today's modern world are leaving us stressed out and exhausted. Listen as Dr. Dow explains the 4 subtypes of drained brains and the long-term consequences that can wreak havoc on your health, as well as the diet and lifestyle strategies that can help you balance your stress hormones and br...
Which Features Are Must-Haves When Selecting a Wearable Health Device Like an Apple Watch?
November 14, 2022 06:00 - 6 minutes - 9.55 MBYour habits dictate your health, so what's the best way to track them? With so many options for wearable devices out there tracking every possible marker of wellness, it can be hard to choose the right one. In this episode, JJ shares the specific metrics she wants to be able to track with activity monitors, inconsistencies with the wearable technology to be mindful of, and her favorite smart watch brands that she recommends.
What to Eat, When to Eat, and Why for Heart Health
November 11, 2022 06:00 - 15 minutes - 21.6 MBSupporting a healthy heart and reducing your risk of heart disease starts with what you eat. In this episode, JJ shares her top 5 needle movers for heart health. You’ll learn about the most important lifestyle risk factor for heart disease and stroke, the #1 thing you need to increase for a healthier heart, the best foods to help manage blood pressure, why low-fat diets are a disaster for heart health, and the best oil for a healthy life. Plus, JJ reveals why protein is critical, how wine c...
What Causes Obesity? with Dr. Richard Johnson
November 09, 2022 06:00 - 47 minutes - 65.8 MBNature wants you to be fat. That's the surprising truth, and Dr. Richard Johnson joins us today to share the mounting evidence on the biological switch that makes us insulin resistant and prone to weight gain. Dr. Johnson is an internationally acclaimed scientist and physician researching obesity and metabolic health. In this episode, he explains the disastrous effects of excess fructose on the body and how it's the key driver of insulin dysregulation and metabolic disease. But fruit ...
I Am Addicted to Sugar! Will Stevia Trigger My Cravings Even if It Doesn’t Raise My Blood Sugar?
November 07, 2022 06:00 - 8 minutes - 11.3 MBStevia is one of the natural calorie-free sweeteners that I recommend in place of the nasty refined sugars that spike your glucose levels and create a cascade of health problems. In this episode, I explain how to use it smartly so you don't inadvertently stimulate your sweet tooth, and you'll learn how to retrain your taste buds to keep nagging sugar cravings at bay
What to Eat, When to Eat, and Why for Mood
November 04, 2022 05:00 - 15 minutes - 21.4 MBWhen you’re feeling down or anxious, food can feel like your best friend. But let’s be honest: many times, we choose the wrong foods that can leave us feeling worse. In this episode, JJ shows you how smart food choices can boost your mood and ward off the blues. You’ll learn why comfort foods can crash your mood, how stable blood sugar levels stabilize your mood, why feeling good starts in your gut, how chocolate can boost your mood (but only if you eat THIS kind), an easy intermittent fast...
Optimizing Metabolism at Any Age with Jade Teta
November 02, 2022 05:00 - 36 minutes - 50.7 MBDr. Jade Teta is an integrative physician, author, and sought-after expert in the area of metabolism. He's here to talk about the ins and outs of the female metabolism, and how that can impact weight loss! Listen to find out how a woman’s metabolism is different than a man’s, as well as the hormonal changes that occur during perimenopause and menopause, and how to fine-tune your diet and exercise habits at different life stages. Dr. Teta also explains the effect of stress on your metabol...
What Supplements Do You Suggest for My Not-Perfect Nutrition Regimen?
October 31, 2022 05:00 - 7 minutes - 10.6 MBWhile JJ always recommends starting any health journey with your diet, you're not always going to get the nutrition you need from food for a variety of reasons. If your meals have been less-than-stellar, you'll learn in this episode the basic vitamins and supplements JJ recommends to provide a helpful foundation while you work towards a healthier meal plan.
What to Eat, When to Eat, and Why for Autoimmune Disease
October 28, 2022 05:00 - 16 minutes - 23.2 MBAutoimmune diseases like Hashimoto’s thyroiditis occur when your immune system goes haywire and attacks your healthy tissues (in this case, your thyroid). What you eat can have a huge impact on Hashimoto’s and other autoimmune conditions and boost your metabolism. In this episode, you’ll learn about the “healthy” foods that can contribute to autoimmune thyroid disorders, the connection between blood sugar imbalances and Hashimoto’s, and the trifecta to eat at every meal to support your thyr...
Using Your DNA to Hack Weight & Nutrition with Kashif Khan
October 26, 2022 05:00 - 58 minutes - 80.9 MBHave you ever wondered why you eat a healthy diet but can’t lose weight? Or maybe you’re curious about what steps you should take to prevent disease, slow aging, and perform at your best. The answers lie in the 22,000 genes that make up your genetic code. In this informative episode of Ask the Health Expert, JJ speaks with Kashif Khan. Khan is CEO of the DNA Company, where unique insights into the human genome pioneer personalized medicine. Here, Khan discusses how your unique DNA can beco...
What Is the Most Accurate Test for Food Allergies?
October 24, 2022 05:00 - 8 minutes - 11.9 MBIn this episode of Ask the Health Expert, JJ answers Maddie’s Facebook question, “What is the most accurate test for food allergies?” You’ll learn what separates a true food allergy from food intolerance, JJ’s favorite food sensitivity test, what testing ultimately reveals, what you should do before you test, signs and symptoms of food intolerance, the top foods that people respond to (which led JJ to write The Virgin Diet), and what doesn’t always show up on testing that can contribute to ...
What to Eat, When to Eat, and Why for Hormone Balance
October 21, 2022 05:00 - 20 minutes - 27.7 MBWhen your hormones are out of balance, those imbalances can impact your mood, weight, sleep, stress, normal blood sugar metabolism, and much more. In this episode, JJ shows you how to get your hormones to work for you so you can lose weight and feel better. You’ll learn why sugary foods make stress worse, the hormone solution that works almost all of the time, how “healthy” foods can create hormonal havoc, and JJ’s secret to keeping your favorite foods (while getting healthier). Plus, you’ll...
Get To Your Healthiest Healthy with Samantha Harris
October 19, 2022 05:00 - 32 minutes - 44.4 MBSamantha Harris is an author, Emmy-winning TV host, and wellness enthusiast. After being blindsided by a breast cancer diagnosis at the age of 40, Samantha started investigating to discover why it could have happened and how to take back her health! Listen as Samantha shares the story behind her cancer diagnosis and the lessons she learned throughout her healing journey that inspired her to write her book, The Healthiest Healthy. Samantha also explains why you need to be aware of hidden...
How Do You Assess Body Composition?
October 17, 2022 05:00 - 14 minutes - 19.8 MBWhen it comes to evaluating body composition, measuring tape and skin fold calipers don’t provide a full picture. Your BMI doesn’t, either, because what we really want to know is what makes up the weight you see on the scale, where your body fat is, and whether that body fat percentage is healthy or unhealthy. In this episode, JJ explains how to more accurately assess your body composition, including the tools to use, the markers to look for, and ideal numbers for men and women.
What to Eat, When to Eat and Why for Gut Health
October 14, 2022 05:00 - 22 minutes - 31.5 MBFatigue, headaches, skin problems including acne, joint pain, brain fog, and cravings can all be connected to gut health. In this episode, JJ explains why digestive health issues like leaky gut could be the culprit that holds your weight and health hostage. You’ll learn why our modern diet has wreaked havoc on gut health, the best way to get more fiber, why cold foods can be harder for your gut to break down, and the healing power of fermented foods, bone broth, and healthy fats. Plus, you’...
Rewriting Your Food Story with Elise Museles
October 12, 2022 05:00 - 38 minutes - 53 MBWe all have a story. There are moments in our lives and in our upbringing that make us who we are and that guide our unconscious behaviors. This interview with Elise Museles helps us bring those behaviors to the forefront so we can make more intentional decisions around food. Elise is the author of Food Story: Rewrite the Way You Eat, Think, and Live. She shares her story about healing from eating perfectionism, something many of us get sidetracked with when trying to follow a healthy di...
[Beginnings & Breakthroughs] Creating Resiliency Amidst Tragedy with Jennifer Love
October 10, 2022 05:00 - 35 minutes - 48.2 MBHas life thrown you serious curveballs? With the right mindset, we can overcome those challenges and be better than ever. In this special episode of Beginnings and Breakthroughs, JJ talks with guest, Jennifer Love, about hope, miracles, overcoming adversity, and finding resiliency. Tune in to hear Love’s moving story about being thrown off a horse in May 2021, which crushed her spine. Doctors told her that she had a 10% chance that she would ever walk again. Through tenacity and resilience...
What to Eat, When to Eat and Why for Stress & Anxiety
October 07, 2022 05:00 - 26 minutes - 37 MBStress and anxiety are at epidemic levels. But you can make your body more resilient to whatever life throws out at you… and it all starts with food. In this episode, JJ reveals why good nutrition can help 30% of mental health challenges (according to one top brain doc), the #1 way to help blood sugar, what should go first on your plate, why grass-fed meat can help brain health, and the difference between smart carbs versus dumb carbs. Plus, you’ll learn why you crave chocolate when your mo...
How to Use Fat-Burning Spices to Reduce Inflammation with Nagina Abdullah
October 05, 2022 05:00 - 30 minutes - 42.1 MBNagina Abdullah is a health and weight-loss coach, and she struggled with her weight and energy levels for her entire life. As she began to add spices to her meals to make healthy eating more flavorful and sustainable, the extra pounds began to melt away and Nagina felt better than ever before. Listen as Nagina explains how chronic inflammation can block weight loss, plus the spices and foods you should be adding to your menu to help reduce inflammation, boost your metabolism, and jumpstar...
[Beginnings & Breakthroughs] Thriving With Autoimmune Disease With Traci Thau
October 03, 2022 05:00 - 42 minutes - 58.2 MBMultiple sclerosis (MS) can be a potentially debilitating disease, but community member Traci Thau has been able to help keep her condition stable through The Virgin Diet and JJ's other programs. With her MS under control, Traci is now hoping to manage her irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and migraines with the help of coaching in this episode of Beginnings and Breakthroughs. In this episode, JJ offers some tough love in the gut health department, as healing becomes harder in your 40s and ...
What to Eat, When to Eat and Why for Bone Health
September 30, 2022 05:00 - 17 minutes - 24.3 MBMost people don’t give bone health the attention it deserves until it’s too late. But as JJ explains here, being frail, suffering fractures, and getting osteoporosis aren’t inevitable consequences of getting older. In this episode, you’ll learn how to take control of bone health to prevent bone loss, including recognizing the signs and symptoms of osteoporosis. You’ll learn why strong bones are critical for being healthy, why bone loss accelerates after age 50, the risk factors beyond age f...
Clean Anti-Aging with Brian Vaszily
September 28, 2022 05:00 - 43 minutes - 60.1 MBYou pay so much careful attention to the ingredients that go into your meals, but have you ever considered using that same discernment with what you slather on your skin? As today's guest likes to say, the skin is a sieve, and what you put on your body is just as important as what you put in. Brian Vaszily joins JJ to discuss the state of the conventional skincare industry and to bust a myth that has been one of JJ's long-held beliefs—that it is impossible to achieve great anti-aging resul...
[Beginnings & Breakthroughs] Muscle Growth After 40 with Kate Jansen
September 26, 2022 05:00 - 31 minutes - 43.9 MBAfter writing The Virgin Diet, JJ noticed that there was still one last thing tripping people up when it came to reaching their health and weight loss goals—their sweet tooth! Sugar is an addiction so many of us have trouble kicking. Today's interview features community member Kate Jansen and her story about how she finally overcame her persistent sweet cravings. You'll learn how Kate followed the Sugar Impact Diet to the letter, and how important her mindset was to make that final leap ...
What to Eat, When to Eat and Why for Blood Sugar Balance
September 23, 2022 05:00 - 24 minutes - 33.2 MBGetting your blood sugar under control is THE single most important thing you can do to get healthy and avoid insulin resistance. In this episode, JJ shows you how by revealing what your ideal fasting blood sugar level should be, how sneaky sugars lurk in “healthy” foods, the #1 macronutrient to help balance blood sugar, and how to eat at every meal for insulin sensitivity. You’ll also learn about intermittent fasting (and a simple way to do it), the best way to break your overnight fast, th...
Reverse the Signs of Aging and Look Ten Years Younger with Dr. Anthony Youn
September 21, 2022 05:00 - 28 minutes - 38.5 MBIn today’s episode, holistic plastic surgeon Dr. Anthony Youn shares how to reverse the signs of aging and look ten years younger without resorting to surgery or other invasive procedures. Listen to learn about the wrinkle-fighting foods you should be including in your diet, which skincare products really work, plus how to build a simple and affordable skincare regimen that delivers dramatic results. Don’t miss Dr. Youn’s top tips and secrets to start looking and feeling younger today! ...
[Beginnings & Breakthroughs] Beat Stress, Fix Food Intolerance & Lose Weight with Deborah Genovesi
September 19, 2022 05:00 - 43 minutes - 59.8 MBAre you a busy professional concerned about the effects of stress who wants to maintain vibrant health during midlife and beyond? Then you’ll want to tune into this episode of Beginnings and Breakthroughs, where JJ talks with Deborah Genovesi. Deborah was a stressed-out TV producer who became a holistic health coach and a Functional Diagnostic Nutrition® (FDN) practitioner after working through her health challenges. She lost 70 pounds on The Virgin Diet and took control of her health, o...
Feel Great and Lose Weight After Menopause
September 16, 2022 05:00 - 17 minutes - 24 MBIf you think that menopause means giving up on life, you’ll want to hear this episode! JJ reveals 3 things you can do to avoid menopause weight gain, balance hormones, and feel your best during this transition. You’ll learn about the groundbreaking study that showed why menopause has little effect on metabolism (contrary to what we’ve been told that metabolism slows down with age), the secret to getting lean and feeling your best, and the most important thing you can do to get healthy. Plus...
Trauma Responses With Aimie Apigian
September 14, 2022 05:00 - 56 minutes - 77.8 MBIt is nearly impossible to live a life without stress and trauma. Fortunately, there are ways we can climb our way out of the stress cycle in order to improve our symptoms and move forward in good health. If you’ve been experiencing hormonal changes, inflammation, and digestive issues, it could be more than just being stressed out—these symptoms may have a root cause buried deeper than you realize. Aimie Apigian is a leading expert on the biology of trauma, and in this conversation wi...
[Beginnings & Breakthroughs] Banishing Perfection to Reach Your Goals with Brenna Hardgrove
September 12, 2022 05:00 - 45 minutes - 62.8 MBHave you ever felt like if you couldn't be perfect at something, you shouldn't do it at all? Or maybe you’re doing great, but then something knocks you off and you feel frustrated? If that sounds like you, you’ll want to listen to this episode of Beginnings and Breakthroughs, where JJ talks with special guest Brenna Hardgrove about menopause, thyroid and adrenal health, and healthy habits that create success. Brenna lost 23 pounds on The Virgin Diet and has kept it off. Here, she tells J...
This Should Always Be the First Thing You Put On Your Plate
September 09, 2022 05:00What you eat and how much you eat matters, but so does where you start. In this episode, JJ explains why you want to focus every meal on protein. You’ll learn exactly why this macronutrient is a great metabolism booster for weight loss, the critical study that showed your metabolism doesn’t slow down as you get older, how muscle loss impacts quality of life, and why the wrong kind of exercise can work against you. Plus, JJ reveals how high protein meals can keep you full longer, why you bur...
This Should Always Be the First Thing You Put On Your Plate
September 09, 2022 05:00 - 25 minutes - 35.3 MBWhat you eat and how much you eat matters, but so does where you start. In this episode, JJ explains why you want to focus every meal on protein. You’ll learn exactly why this macronutrient is a great metabolism booster for weight loss, the critical study that showed your metabolism doesn’t slow down as you get older, how muscle loss impacts quality of life, and why the wrong kind of exercise can work against you. Plus, JJ reveals how high protein meals can keep you full longer, why you bur...
Stress Less with Emily Fletcher
September 07, 2022 05:00 - 24 minutes - 33.4 MBEmily Fletcher is the founder of Ziva Meditation and author of the book, Stress Less, Accomplish More: Meditation for Extraordinary Performance. After struggling with insomnia and illness while performing on Broadway, Emily experienced the healing power of meditation firsthand. Listen as Emily explains the top benefits of meditation, including how it can help reduce stress, fight insomnia, and improve your health. Emily also shares the most common obstacles to regular meditation and how ...
[Beginnings & Breakthroughs] Breaking Free From Foods That Hurt You With Laura Spisek
September 05, 2022 05:00 - 35 minutes - 49.3 MBDid you grow up in a house where foods like cookies, pastries, and cupcakes were the norm and as a result, healthy eating felt challenging as you grew up? Then you’ll want to listen to this episode of Beginnings and Breakthroughs where JJ talks to Laura Spisek. Laura discovered The Virgin Diet after searching for an elimination diet. During the first week, she lost 8 pounds and her energy levels skyrocketed. Here, Laura and JJ talk about managing cholesterol, menopause, shifting perspect...
The Best Exercise to Protect You as You Age
September 02, 2022 05:00 - 20 minutes - 27.5 MBResistance training is the ideal type of exercise to prevent muscle loss, maintain a healthy weight, build lean muscle, age powerfully, and so much more. Here, JJ shares 4 things to focus on as you build muscle. She shows you how to design a workout routine regardless of your current fitness level, the overlooked key for lean muscle, the #1 food in your diet to build and maintain muscle, the best way to measure and monitor your progress, and how building muscle helps you age confidently. “Y...
Preventing Heart Disease With Dr. Stephen Hussey
August 31, 2022 05:00 - 31 minutes - 43.6 MBHeart disease is the number one cause of death for women all over the world. Yet it's not talked about nearly as much as it should be. This conversation with functional medicine practitioner and heart-health expert Dr. Stephen Hussey is intended to spread awareness of how we ended up in this place, and what we can do to change it. Dr. Hussey is living proof that you can help reduce your risk of atherosclerosis through simple diet and lifestyle changes. He shares the steps he took to get he...
[Beginnings & Breakthroughs] Getting Better Sleep and a Flatter Belly with Dr. Janice R. Love
August 29, 2022 05:00 - 37 minutes - 51.1 MBHaving a full life can be so rewarding, but it’s not without its challenges! On this episode of Beginnings & Breakthroughs, JJ talks to Dr. Janice R. Love—mother of eight, grandmother (and great-grandmother) to three, full-time employee, and business owner—about how she juggles it all while looking and feeling fabulous. Janice has a great foundation after going through the Virgin Diet and is a regular user of Reignite Wellness All-In-One Shakes, but she still has goals of achieving a fla...
Feel Great and Lose Weight During Perimenopause
August 26, 2022 05:00 - 18 minutes - 25.9 MBPerimenopause provides an opportunity to prepare for the upcoming changes of full-blown menopause. In this episode, JJ provides 7 ways to get a jumpstart on those big changes so you transition through menopause looking and feeling better than ever. You’ll learn why stress management is critical for hormone balance, how to optimize sleep, the overlooked secret for weight loss (if you don’t do this, it’s harder for your body to use fat as fuel), why thyroid health impacts nearly everything (a...
Why It’s Never Too Early to Support Stronger Bones with Kevin Ellis
August 24, 2022 05:00 - 40 minutes - 56 MBDoes getting older conjure uncomfortable images of broken bones and hip replacements? Or maybe you or a loved one struggles with osteoporosis or osteopenia. The good news is that you have plenty of ways to support bone health and help reduce your risk of developing bone issues… and it’s never too early to start! In this episode, Kevin Ellis – a health coach, bone health advocate, and founder of Bone Coach™ – talks with JJ about preventative and supportive strategies to maintain healthy bon...