Well Beyond 40
1,086 episodes - English - Latest episode: 17 days 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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Can’t Lose Weight? Get Healthy First. Tips for Better Sleep
March 18, 2022 05:00 - 11 minutes - 15.3 MBYou may not be able to diet your way to weight loss. In this episode, you’ll learn how sleep could be the missing link to losing weight and feeling better. Just one night of poor sleep can throw your stress hormones out of balance or increase sugar cravings. I’ll reveal the ideal amount of sleep you need to burn fat (hint: quality and quantity matter), why consistency is key, how to use a “power-down hour” to create calm, and my secret weapon for consistently great sleep. You’ll also learn w...
Intermittent Fasting for Females with Cynthia Thurlow
March 16, 2022 05:00 - 25 minutes - 35.4 MBIntermittent fasting has become all the rage for weight loss and better health. But fasting impacts women differently than men. In this episode, Cynthia Thurlow – nurse practitioner and international speaker (her second TEDx talk has over 10 million views) – discusses how women can optimize intermittent fasting, whether you’re cycling or in perimenopause, menopause, or beyond. Cynthia talks about her personal health journey, and how falling into perimenopause in her early 40s changed every...
Can’t Lose Weight? Get Healthy First. 6 Effective Detox Strategies
March 11, 2022 06:00 - 10 minutes - 14.1 MBIf you’re struggling to lose weight, detoxification may be the answer. Holding on to too many toxins might stop you from being the best fat burner. In this episode, you’ll learn the “neon sign” that you may be carrying a toxin burden, why eating from the rainbow can support detoxification, the nutrient that acts like a sponge to detoxify, how intermittent fasting can help detoxification and weight loss, and my secret to maximizing your body’s ability to help detoxify. You’ll also learn what ...
Create Your Own Customized Eating Plan with Chalene Johnson
March 09, 2022 06:00 - 34 minutes - 47 MBChalene Johnson is a NYT-bestselling author, motivational speaker, and podcast host. After experiencing a host of health issues, Chalene began looking for answers to heal her body. That led her to create the 131 Method – a nutritional program that's turning the diet industry upside down. Listen as Chalene explains why traditional diets don't work and how the 131 Method is different, including why it's key to create your own personalized eating plan. Chalene also shares why we're meant to c...
Can’t Lose Weight? Get Healthy First. Heal Your Gut
March 04, 2022 06:00 - 11 minutes - 15.4 MBCan’t lose weight, even though you’re doing everything “correctly”? It may be leaky gut or other gut issues. In this episode, you’ll discover how the gut microbiome determines how much fat you lose, how hungry you are, and your inflammation levels. You’ll also learn about the top food gut offenders and how to speed-heal your gut with some easy, delicious swaps. Plus, I’ll show you how supplements, exercise, intermittent fasting, stress management, and yummy foods and beverages like dark choc...
Finding the Root Cause of Adrenal Fatigue with Dr. Tricia Pingel
March 02, 2022 06:00 - 24 minutes - 34.2 MBWe live in incredibly stressful times. Many of us almost always feel “on,” glued to our electronic devices and juggling constant demands. While a little bit of stress can be helpful, most of us experience far too much… and the results of extreme stress take their toll on our adrenal health. In this episode of The Virgin Anti-Diet Show, naturopathic medical doctor and adrenal fatigue expert, Dr. Tricia Pingel, talks about how supporting adrenal health can help you recover from stress. Dr....
Can’t Lose Weight? Get Healthy First Try Cross-Training Your Diet
February 25, 2022 06:00 - 10 minutes - 14.4 MBYou wouldn’t do the same exercise for the rest of your life and expect consistently great results, right? Losing weight demands that same approach. In this episode, I’ll show you how to jumpstart weight loss by cross-training your diet. You’ll learn the 2 big culprits that are likely holding your weight hostage, a simple strategy to upgrade your favorite foods, how to do intermittent fasting to lose weight and break plateaus, and how caloric and carb variability can help you reach your goal ...
We’re Going Back to Ask the Health Expert!
February 24, 2022 06:00 - 1 minute - 1.85 MBHey JJ here. And you know, the more things change, the more they stay the same. Right? So this podcast had a new name for a hot minute, but we're going back to ask the health expert because that really says it all and allows me to cover all the things that will help you. And stay healthy, long story short, we shifted it because anti-diet is a big focus of my mission to help people get healthy and lose weight. And most importantly, stop dieting as a hobby and in my new book, which I'm sup...
Burn Fat and Boost Energy with Dr. Dan Kalish
February 23, 2022 06:00 - 28 minutes - 39 MBAuthor and founder of the Kalish Institute, Dr. Dan Kalish is dedicated to training practitioners in functional medicine philosophies and practices. He joins JJ in today's podcast episode to talk about the powerhouse of your cell: the mitochondria! Listen as Dr. Kalish explains the role of your mitochondria in regulating your metabolism, as well as why your ability to burn fat and maintain your energy levels can suffer if your mitochondria aren't functioning properly. Dr. Kalish also share...
5 Steps to Get off Sugar for Good, and Lose Weight Fast
February 18, 2022 06:00 - 13 minutes - 18.5 MBIt’s my mission to help you get off sugar! In this video, you’ll learn 5 ways to lower your sugar impact to flip the switch, drop fat fast, and keep it off. Unfortunately, sugar is sneaky: It hides in strange, unsuspecting places and in “healthy sounding” names. You’ll learn why cutting out sugar is so hard (willpower doesn’t apply here!), why natural or “healthy” sugar is still sugar, the sneaky places where sugar hides, how to determine how much sugar your body can handle, and the sugar-de...
Preventing Disease through Metabolic Health with Dr. Philip Ovadia
February 16, 2022 06:00 - 24 minutes - 34 MBResearch shows that only 12% of adults are metabolically healthy. Since that data was published, metabolic conditions including obesity and diabetes have only become worse. In this episode of Ask the Health Expert, cardiothoracic surgeon and bestselling author Dr. Philip Ovadia explains why the answers to these problems can be found in metabolic health. As a morbidly obese and pre-diabetic surgeon, Dr. Ovadia realized that he was going to end up on his own operating table. He tried eve...
Is Leaky Gut the Reason You Struggle to Keep Weight Off?
February 11, 2022 06:00 - 13 minutes - 18.7 MBCan’t lose weight? Struggle with symptoms like achy joints, brain fog, acne, fatigue, and moodiness? Leaky gut could be the cause… and you may not even know that you have it! In this video, you’ll learn what contributes to leaky gut (spoiler alert: stress is a biggie!), the foods and beverages to use (and lose), the right supplements to heal your gut, and my favorite meal-timing strategy that heals your gut fast. With these gut-healing 3 tips (in just 3 weeks), you’ll look better, feel bette...
Healing Your Relationship with Food & Your Body with Geneen Roth
February 09, 2022 06:00 - 26 minutes - 36.9 MBGeneen Roth is a bestselling author, international speaker, and one of JJ's long-time personal sheroes! She joins JJ today to talk about how to heal your relationship with food and live your life to the fullest. Listen as Geneen explains the steps you need to take to break free from emotional eating and achieve permanent weight loss, including why it's important to listen to your body and create personal boundaries for yourself. Don't wait until your life is "in order" to make a change –...
Stop Dieting! 3 Quick Steps to Stop Weight Regain
February 02, 2022 06:00 - 12 minutes - 16.7 MBIf you’ve been struggling to lose weight – or you’ve lost weight but you gain it back (plus more) – you’ll want to watch this video. I’ll give you 3 simple steps to break this vicious cycle and lose fat fast. You’ll learn the one thing you MUST do before you start a weight loss program, why cold turkey doesn’t work, why I’m anti-diet, how “healthy” foods might be hurting you, and the hidden cause of most weight gain. You’ll learn how swapping out 7 foods can be a game changer for weight loss...
Six Commonsense Steps to Radical Healing with Dani Williamson
January 29, 2022 06:00 - 28 minutes - 39.2 MBAre you feeling stuck or resigned to settle for “just OK”? Then you’ll want to listen to this inspiring episode of Ask the Health Expert with Dani Williamson, FNP. Dani did a complete 180, going from owning a maternity store and being a fashion designer to becoming a nurse practitioner, ending an unhappy marriage, all while raising two young children on food stamps. Along her journey, Dani was diagnosed with various health conditions, including lupus, anxiety, depression, and irritable b...
The New Era in Early Breast Cancer Detection with Dr. Veronique Desaulniers
January 22, 2022 06:00 - 33 minutes - 46.7 MBThe 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-exam, as well as how My Breast Friend can help you understand the difference between normal breast tissue and any abnormalities that may a...
Busting Fasting Myths with Dave Asprey
January 15, 2022 06:00 - 35 minutes - 49.2 MBJoin JJ as she chats with one of her very best buddies, founder of Bulletproof Coffee and fasting expert Dave Asprey. Dave will take you on his trial-and-error journey of weight loss. Once hitting 300 pounds, having arthritis, high risk of heart attack and stroke, cognitive dysfunction, prediabetes, and chronic fatigue syndrome - all by the age of 30 - Dave was desperate for change. Trying everything from daily gym workouts to the most stripped down diets he could imagine, nothing was workin...
Jumpstart Healing by Reshaping Your Memories with Dr. Alex Loyd
January 08, 2022 06:00 - 27 minutes - 37.9 MBNew 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 feel better, changing your life for the best version of you! 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 ...
Overcoming Estrogen Dominance with Magdalena Wszelaki
January 01, 2022 06:00 - 30 minutes - 42.1 MBWhen thinking about how to balance hormones, and essential oils benefits in your life, it’s best to seek the advice of someone who has conquered her own imbalances and has spent years studying and writing about the best ways to do so. Magdalena Wszelaki, the Queen of hormone balance, is proof that estrogen imbalance does not have to dominate your everyday life. She has literally written the book, or books, on it! Today JJ welcomes her friend Magdalena, a certified nutritionist coach, an he...
Quality over Quantity: A Holistic Health and Skincare Discussion with Dr. Eric and Sabrina Ann Zielinski
December 25, 2021 06:00 - 30 minutes - 42 MBDr. 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! Get the Zielinski’s book bonus bundle when yo...
Unpacking the Comfort Crisis with Michael Easter
December 18, 2021 06:00 - 29 minutes - 40.3 MBJoin JJ as she explores how to lose more weight, have a better heart, be in a better mood, burn more calories, and more! The only thing you need to do differently is step just a little outside of your comfort zone. Sound too scary for you? Listen as editor and author Michael Easter explains how simple it can be to alter just a few small things you are probably already doing... and see big results! Michael and JJ discuss why you don’t need a gym membership and a daily or weekly gym schedule...
Diabesity: The Increasing Diabetes-Obesity Epidemic with Jonathan Bailor
December 11, 2021 06:00 - 27 minutes - 37.4 MBJonathan Bailor, New York Times bestselling author and CEO of SANESolution, joins JJ in today's podcast episode to talk about diabesity: the growing diabetes-obesity epidemic. What is diabetes? What role does diabetes play in obesity? Learn ways how to prevent diabetes. Thus keeping you safe from diabesity. Listen as Jonathan explains what exactly diabesity is, as well as the underlying causes behind this modern health crisis. Jonathan also reveals how to prevent and reverse diabesity, i...
Heal Yourself From Chronic Pain with Dr. Jen Esquer
December 04, 2021 06:00 - 28 minutes - 39.4 MBAre you someone who lives with chronic pain? You’re not alone! JJ discusses with Dr. Jen ways to find relief for your chronic pain symptoms naturally, right now, without needing to spend time and money seeing specialists. JJ shares her story of dealing with chronic pain for 30+ years, as well as stories from her time working with clients in physical therapy offices. If thinking about having to go to an appointment in an office you don’t want to be in or doing stretches that add pain instead ...
Reinvent Yourself with Sheri Salata
November 27, 2021 06:00 - 35 minutes - 48.4 MBSheri 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 episode, Sheri talks with JJ about her middle-of-life reinvention and reveals how you, too, can reinvent yourself, open yourself up to new possibilities and achieve your dreams. Listen as Sheri explains why self-care shoul...
Biohacking Perimenopause with Alisa Vitti
November 20, 2021 06:00 - 31 minutes - 21.7 MBJJ welcomes Alisa back to the show to talk all things perimenopause! How to best prepare for it? How do you know when you’re in it? What perimenopause symptoms should you be on the lookout for? What should your diet and exercise plan look like? As the best-selling author of the books In The FLO and WomanCode, as well as creator of the MyFLO Period Tracker app, Alisa is the perfect guest to answer all these questions and more! Alisa explains just what happens for women starting at age 35, a...
Free Yourself from Chronic Pain with Nicole Sachs
November 13, 2021 06:00 - 32 minutes - 22.6 MBNicole 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 emotional pain from 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 t...
The Winning Strategy for Rapid Fat Loss With Dr. Brian Mowll
November 06, 2021 05:00 - 32 minutes - 22.3 MBHave you been struggling with diabetes, poor metabolism, high or low blood sugar, or dieting in general? Did you know that having an even slightly elevated blood sugar may make you 5 times more at risk for dementia? Are you curious about the benefits of intermittent fasting or how important optimized metabolism is for your mental health? Then this is the episode for you! Listen as Dr. Brian Mowll shares his expertise having over 20 years experience helping people optimize their metabolism,...
Fight Dandruff From the Inside Out with Jennifer Fugo
October 30, 2021 05:00 - 27 minutes - 18.8 MBJennifer 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 ...
Cleaning up Your Mental Mess With Dr. Caroline Leaf
October 23, 2021 05:00 - 52 minutes - 36.3 MBDr. Caroline Leaf is a communication pathologist and cognitive neuroscientist, specializing in cognitive and metacognitive neuropsychology. She has written numerous bestselling books on mental cognition and well-being, including her newest, Cleaning Up Your Mental Mess. So when it comes to understanding what we can do with our brains and how to do it, Dr. Leaf is our go-to person! Dr. Leaf listens to and relates to JJ’s story of her son's Traumatic Brain Injury and how many others worldw...
The Integrative Approach to Gut Health with Dr. Marvin Singh
October 16, 2021 05:00 - 37 minutes - 25.8 MBDr. 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 ...
Nutritional Alchemy with Serena Poon
October 09, 2021 05:00 - 28 minutes - 19.8 MBAfter both of her parents were diagnosed with cancer, Serena Poon found herself in the role of a very stressed caretaker who was spending most of the time caring for others and not enough time caring for herself. Her health began to decline rapidly. After a surprise surgery to remove inflamed tissue from her chest, which led to a terrible MRSA infection, Serena knew it was crucial to focus on her own self-care. In addition to deepening her spiritual practices, she wanted to look into how h...
What's in Store for Season 4
October 04, 2021 05:00 - 47 seconds - 545 KBWe're coming back for Season 4 very soon! In the meantime, enjoy our deep dive episodes where we go deep into an amazing subject with an incredible expert to give you actionable items that you can put into your life.
[Bonus Episode] Healthy Back: The Best and Worst Things to Do with Emily Lark
October 02, 2021 05:00 - 25 minutes - 17.3 MBEmily Lark and JJ discuss back pain; the best way to treat it, the worst things you can do, and stretches and exercises to improve strength and flexibility for a stronger healthier back. Emily Lark is a speaker, author, fitness expert and creator of the internationally bestselling program Back to Life. After living most of her life with debilitating back pain, Emily created a method to naturally heal back pain that has now helped hundreds of thousands of people around the world. Get Em...
Should I Start With Cardio or Strength Training To Lose Weight?
October 01, 2021 05:00 - 4 minutes - 3.36 MB"Should I start with cardio or strength training to lose weight?" asks Marlyn from Instagram. Here to answer is Dr. Emily Kiberd, chiropractor, movement specialist, and strength enthusiast. According to Dr. Kiberd, there is a big misconception around weight loss and cardio. Tune in to this episode to learn the truth around effective weight loss and its connection to muscle. For more from Dr. Kiberd, check out her FREE guide on working out with Hashimoto's.
What Workout Moves Should I Start With if I Only Had To Choose 3?
September 30, 2021 05:00 - 5 minutes - 3.66 MB"What workout moves should I start with if I only had to choose 3?" asks Isha from Instagram. Here to answer is Dr. Emily Kiberd, chiropractor, movement specialist, and strength enthusiast. It can be overwhelming with so many options when it comes to workouts. In this episode, Dr. Kiberd gives us her opinion of the three most important exercises. For more from Dr. Kiberd, check out her FREE guide on working out with Hashimoto's. https://members.dremilykiberd.com/~access/a2c137f/
How Much Weight Should I Lift if I’m Just Starting Out and I Have an Autoimmune Condition?
September 29, 2021 05:00 - 5 minutes - 4 MB"How much weight should I lift if I'm just starting out and I have an autoimmune condition?" asks Blakely from Instagram. Here with our answer is Dr. Emily Kiberd, chiropractor, movement specialist, and strength enthusiast. When it comes to exercise, we are all starting from different places. Tune in to this episode and learn how you can ease into weight lifting if you have an autoimmune condition. For more from Dr. Kiberd, check out her FREE guide on working out with Hashimoto's. http...
I’m Nervous To Start Exercising Again Because Most Exercise Leaves Me Feeling Sore and Exhausted. Where Should I Start?
September 28, 2021 05:00 - 4 minutes - 3.33 MB"I'm nervous to start exercising again because most exercise leaves me feeling sore and exhausted. Where should I start?" asks Phoebe from Facebook. Here to answer is Dr. Emily Kiberd, chiropractor, movement specialist, and strength enthusiast. Working out can be intimidating, especially if you haven't been to the gym in a while. In this episode, Dr. Kiberd helps us manage that fear by breaking down how to get started even if you don't have any equipment. For more from Dr. Kiberd, check ...
I Normally Feel Really Tired After I Workout. How Can I Workout so I Have More Energy?
September 27, 2021 05:00 - 5 minutes - 3.57 MB"I normally feel really tired after I workout. How can I workout so I have more energy?" asks Jeanna from Instagram. Here with our answer is Dr. Emily Kiberd, chiropractor, movement specialist, and strength enthusiast. In her answer, Dr. Kiberd gives us the key questions to ask when you feel exhausted after a workout. If you've ever struggled with fatigue after workouts, this episode is for you. For more from Dr. Kiberd, check out her FREE guide on working out with Hashimoto's. https:...
[Bonus Episode] Women, Food, and Hormones with Dr. Sara Gottfried
September 25, 2021 05:00 - 30 minutes - 21.2 MBDr. Sara Gottfried MD is a board-certified physician who graduated from Harvard and MIT. She practices evidence-based integrative, precision, and functional medicine. JJ talks with Dr. Sara, a 3 times New York Times best-selling author, about her newest book Women, Food, and Hormones: A 4-Week Plan to Achieve Hormonal Balance, Lose Weight, and Feel Like Yourself Again. JJ and Dr. Sara will discuss WHAT to eat, WHEN to eat, and HOW to fix your hormones while in perimenopause or menopause. U...
How Can I Heal My Hashimoto’s?
September 24, 2021 05:00 - 7 minutes - 5.11 MB"How can I heal my Hashimoto’s?" asks Janice from Instagram. JJ invites Dr. Bill Cole, Functional Medicine Expert and Health Coach, to answer this question. Dr. Cole shares that while most doctors say Hashimoto's cannot be healed, he explains that in every person who has an autoimmune disease, there are three things they have in common. Listen in as Dr. Cole provides us with the roadmap for living a more vibrant, fulfilled life with Hashimoto's Get access to Dr. Bill Cole's FREE 42 Day...
What Are the 5 Stages of Progression With Hashimoto’s?
September 23, 2021 05:00 - 6 minutes - 4.41 MB"What are the 5 stages of progression with Hashimoto’s?" asks Tracy from Instagram. Here to answer is Dr. Bill Cole, Functional Medicine Expert and Health Coach. In this episode, Dr. Cole shares that the stages are not completely cut and dry. And they can overlap. Listen in as he shares details about each stage and its accompanying symptoms. Plus, he shares a key insight that if symptoms are detected early enough, it might be possible for the autoimmune condition to reverse. Get access...
I Have Hypothyroidism. Which Food Would You Recommend For Me to Avoid and to Add More Of?
September 22, 2021 05:00 - 5 minutes - 3.89 MB"I have hypothyroidism. Which food would you recommend for me to avoid and to add more of?" asks Jeannie from Instagram. Here to answer is Dr. Bill Cole, Functional Medicine Expert and Health Coach. Dr. Cole explains that the best diet to follow is called an Autoimmune Protocol. This protocol eliminates certain trigger foods that tend to exacerbate the autoimmune response. Be sure to listen as he explains that while these foods are not necessarily considered unhealthy, it may be best to ...
If You Could Only Give One Tip About Gut Health, What Would It Be and Why?
September 21, 2021 05:00 - 6 minutes - 4.55 MB"If you could only give one tip about gut health, what would it be and why?" asks antlerzz_longevity from Instagram. JJ invites Dr. Bill Cole, Functional Medicine Expert and Health Coach, to answer this question. Dr. Cole explains that the health of the gut is largely determined by microbial balance. There are good bacteria and bad bacteria. While he implores us to know that good gut health comes down to more than one tip, he explains that there is one thing you should avoid that causes ...
I’ve Been Struggling a Lot With Brain Fog Recently and Feel Like I Run Out of Energy so Quickly. What Would You Recommend As Steps to Getting Back to Myself?
September 20, 2021 05:00 - 8 minutes - 6 MB"I’ve been struggling a lot with brain fog recently and feel like I run out of energy so quickly. What would you recommend as steps to getting back to myself?" asks Kelsey from Instagram. Here to answer is Dr. Bill Cole, Functional Medicine Expert and Health Coach. In this episode, Dr. Cole points out that symptoms like this can be a big red flag. There are energy factories inside of our cells and if they are not producing enough ATP, we can experience energy depletion or brain fog. List...
[Bonus Episode] The Thyroid-Histamine Link with Dr. Becky Campbell
September 18, 2021 08:00 - 29 minutes - 20.2 MBDr. Becky Campbell is an author and board-certified doctor of natural medicine. She struggled with uncomfortable symptoms for a long time before being diagnosed with hypothyroidism, and only later discovered the cause of her thyroid condition that doctors had been missing. Listen as Dr. Campbell shares her journey, as well as the most common signs of hypo- and hyperthyroidism and the root causes behind them. Dr. Campbell also reveals her recommendations for thyroid testing, including the t...
I Have Big Goals but Am Struggling to Achieve Them. How Can I Create a Stronger Mindset to Tackle My Goals?
September 17, 2021 08:00 - 5 minutes - 3.82 MB"I have big goals but am struggling to achieve them. How can I create a stronger mindset to tackle my goals?" asks Marilyn from Facebook. Here to answer is Shawn Wells, biochemist, dietitian, sports nutritionist, and formulation scientist. Mindset is key in reaching our goals in life. In this episode, Shawn gives us some great tips on how we can boost our mindset and achieve our ambitious goals. Take Shawn's free Fasting Quiz to learn your personal fasting type. http://fastingquiz.com
What Is the Best Berberine Form to Take, Typical Dosage, and Is It Safe to Use Long Term?
September 16, 2021 08:00 - 6 minutes - 4.76 MB"What is the best berberine form to take, typical dosage, and is it safe to use long term?" asks Willow from Instagram. Here to answer is Shawn Wells, biochemist, dietitian, sports nutritionist, and formulation scientist. According to Shawn, berberine is a very powerful supplement for insulin resistance and much more. Tune in to this episode to learn the best way to introduce it into your routine. Take Shawn's free Fasting Quiz to learn your personal fasting type. http://fastingquiz.com
I’m Interested In Adding Supplements to My Health Routine. Where Should I Start?
September 15, 2021 08:00 - 8 minutes - 5.52 MB"I'm interested in adding supplements to my health routine. Where should I start?" asks Nora from Instagram. Here to answer is Shawn Wells, biochemist, dietitian, sports nutritionist, and formulation scientist. In Shawn's experience, consistency is key. In this episode, he describes how to introduce supplements into your routine and the key supplements you'll want to include. Take Shawn's free Fasting Quiz to learn your personal fasting type. http://fastingquiz.com
Can I Combine Fasting With Other Weight Loss Plans?
September 14, 2021 08:00 - 7 minutes - 4.81 MB"Can I combine fasting with other weight loss plans?" asks Margueritte from Facebook. Here with our answer is Shawn Wells, biochemist, dietitian, sports nutritionist, and formulation scientist. According to Shawn, fasting works great with other weight loss plans. Listen to the full episode to learn how fasting can be utilized with other great tools to maximize your weight loss. Take Shawn's free Fasting Quiz to learn your personal fasting type. fastingquiz.com
My Friend Said a Lot of Dietary Supplements Go Right Through the Body Without Being Absorbed and End up in the Sewers...is There Any Truth in This?
September 13, 2021 08:00 - 6 minutes - 4.36 MB"My friend said a lot of dietary supplements go right through the body without being absorbed and end up in the sewers...Is there any truth in this?" asks Jacquilla from Facebook. Here to answer is Shawn Wells, biochemist, dietitian, sports nutritionist, and formulation scientist. This question comes up a lot. Tune in to the full episode to learn if there is truth to this, or if it's just a myth! Take Shawn's free Fasting Quiz to learn your personal fasting type. fastingquiz.com