I recently celebrated my 60th birthday, and I am more excited for the next decade of my life than any other time in the past. I truly feel better than ever before, and today I want to share some of the habits I’ve learned that help me age powerfully and enjoy every step along the way.

One study found that people with a positive perception of aging actually lived an average of 7.5 years longer than those who had a negative perception! So I’m embracing each new year focused on pursuing my passions and aging with purpose and positivity.

In today’s episode, I share the types of goals I set to keep me inspired and engaged. I’ll reveal my favorite self-care tips, and how I’m tracking my fitness and staying in the best shape of my life. I’ve been working in the world of fitness for 40 years, so that’s saying something! I’ll also share my best diet advice and the supplements I take every day for healthy aging.

Tune in and find out how you can live your best life in the second half!

Full show notes: jjvirgin.com/bestadvice

Read the study on longevity and positive perceptions of aging: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/12150226/ 

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Use a rucking vest to improve cardio: https://amzn.to/42vaRWD

Track your protein intake with Cronometer: jjvirgin.com/cronometer

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Timeline Mitopure for healthy aging https://www.timelinenutrition.com/partners/jj-virgin

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I think we can all agree that the last couple years have taken a little toll on our health, especially in terms of the stress we've all been under. So I was really excited when a popular guest of our show and longtime friend Dr. Izabella Wentz came out with her new book, The Adrenal Transformation Protocol.

Dr. Izabella Wentz is a compassionate, innovative, solution-focused integrative pharmacist dedicated to finding the root causes of health conditions. As an accomplished author, Dr. Wentz has written several best-selling books, including the #1 New York Times bestseller Hashimoto’s Protocol: A 90-Day Plan for Reversing Thyroid Symptoms and Getting Your Life Back.

Her latest book focuses on resetting the body’s stress response through targeted safety signals and features a 4-week program that has already helped over 3,500 people. The program has an impressive success rate, with over 80% of participants reporting positive changes to their brain health, fatigue, irritability, sleep quality, and libido.

In this episode, Dr. Wentz and I talk about the impact of adrenal dysfunction on so many people in our culture these days, the clues that you may be suffering from an impaired stress response, how your hormones are impacted, and the triggers that can be at play. We’ll also talk about Dr. Wentz’s plan to help, including simple steps that you can take at home to help your body go from barely surviving to thriving in just a few weeks!

Stay tuned until the end, because Dr. Wentz will share a free gift she’s giving away to help you get started with supporting your adrenals today.

Full show notes: jjvirgin.com/drizabella

Find Dr. Wentz on social media: https://facebook.com/thyroidlifestyle and https://instagram.com/izabellawentzpharmd

Learn more about Dr. Izabella Wentz: https://thyroidpharmacist.com/about/

Listen to my last interview with Dr. Izabella Wentz: https://jjvirgin.com/main-podcast/bonus-episode-how-to-cook-for-optimal-thyroid-function-unlimited-health-with-dr-izabella-wentz-ep-274/

Get your copy of The Adrenal Transformation Protocol: https://amzn.to/3nxCqzH

Read Dr. Wentz’ book on how to heal autoimmune thyroiditis, Hashimoto’s Protocol: https://amzn.to/3VA0nTj

I manage my stress response with guided meditation by Dr. Joe Dispenza: https://drjoedispenza.com/?rfsn=6914154.37386a&utm_source=refersion&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=6914154.37386a

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Learn How to Heal Your Adrenals and Get Your Energy Back! Get Dr. Wentz’s FREE Guide, The ABCs of Adrenals

If you're over 40 and trying to lose weight, make sure you're not making any of these five diet mistakes I’m about to share with you. Making even just one of them could get in the way of you losing fat, and instead cause you to gain weight!

I’ve been working in the weight-loss world for four decades, and I’ve heard a lot of advice over the years. But some of the strategies you think are healthy are actually getting in the way of reaching your weight-loss goals.

You may be tracking your data and avoiding certain foods—but are you tracking the right type of data? And are you making sure you’re getting enough of the one macronutrient that will have the biggest impact on your weight and body composition?

Tune in and find out the top five mistakes I see people making over and over again, and maybe you’ll finally find your stumbling block if you’ve been doing all of the “right” things to lose weight, but are still struggling to reach your goals.

Full show notes: jjvirgin.com/dietmistakes

Use our protein calculator to determine the right intake for you: https://jjvirgin.com/protein-calculator/

Cronometer is a great resource to make sure you’re hitting your macros: https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=766203&u=523525&m=61121&urllink=&afftrack=

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Collagen Peptides Powder adds a boost of protein to almost any recipe: https://store.jjvirgin.com/collections/supplements/products/all-systems-glow-collagen

An omega-3 supplement like Omega Plus can help slow the aging process: https://store.jjvirgin.com/collections/supplements/products/omega-plus

Protein First Enzymes contain a broad spectrum of digestive aids to support gut health: https://store.jjvirgin.com/collections/supplements/products/protein-first-enzymes

Study on the effects of omega-3 fatty acids on aging and nutrition: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7551800/

Take the Omega 3 Index test through Your Lab Work (no doctor visit required): https://yourlabwork.com/jj-virgin/

Nutrition Reviews study on the effect of fruit and vegetables on cancers: https://academic.oup.com/nutritionreviews/article/71/9/585/1854312?searchresult=1

If you’ve spent any time at all in the wellness world over the past decade, you’re familiar with mindbodygreen, the premier health and wellness website for articles, courses, certifications, and more. In this episode, I’m so excited to host the founders, Jason and Colleen Wachob—it’s also the first time I’ve had a couple on the podcast at the same time!

Colleen and Jason have just released their new book, The Joy Of Well-Being: A Practical Guide to a Happy, Healthy, and Long Life, which challenges our definition of self-improvement by revealing what a healthy lifestyle looks like at the fundamental level—and how it’s not what you think.

In our current health-influencer culture, we are bombarded with information about what we should be doing. But this information often focuses on the latest trends and assumes you have endless time and money to tackle every new health fad that comes your way. To top it off, the information you get is often conflicting.

Colleen and Jason’s goal is to help you cut through the noise and find a recipe for well-being that brings joy and happiness to your life and focuses on emotional health as much as physical health.

You’ll be so encouraged by this conversation and come away with a few practical tips on how you can bring more well-being into your life today, without sacrificing all of your precious time and resources.

Full show notes: jjvirgin.com/wellbeing

Discover mindbodygreen, the premier health and wellness website founded by Jason & Colleen Wachob: http://www.mindbodygreen.com/

Get your copy of The Joy Of Well-Being: A Practical Guide to a Happy, Healthy, and Long Life at https://amzn.to/41HmedE.

Check out the Roseto Effect study: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1695733/.

Find out your own health markers at YourLabwork by visiting https://yourlabwork.com/jj-virgin/.

Use code JJPOD for 15% off supplements at mindbodygreen (new customers only) https://shop.mindbodygreen.com/discount/JJPOD

Do you know how much protein you eat in a day? How about fat and carbohydrates? Most of us are pretty unaware of how much of each of these macros we are getting in our diets, which is where macro tracking—not calorie tracking!—can be a helpful tool.

I always say that WHAT you eat is more important than how much you eat, but making sure you are hitting your protein-intake goals and getting in the right amount of carbs and fats is another important factor in reaching your ideal body composition and feeling your best.

I used a macro-tracking app to log my protein, carbs, and fats (along with the diversity of plant fiber I consumed) for a month, and it helped me dial in the ratio that makes me feel and perform at my best. In this episode, I’m sharing my results and giving you the info you need to make sure you are getting the right amount of each macronutrient in your diet to look and feel your best, too.

I’ll also share some tips on how to uplevel your diet even further with a few of my simple and effective hacks, so stay tuned until the end!

Full show notes: jjvirgin.com/macros

Get my full macronutrient recommendations in The Sugar Impact Diet: https://store.jjvirgin.com/collections/books/products/sugar-impact-diet-paperback-book

I love the Carbon app for tracking macros: https://www.joincarbon.com/

I make my protein-first smoothies with All-In-One Shake: https://store.jjvirgin.com/collections/shakes

Adding Collagen Peptides Plus boosts a smoothie with 11 grams of protein: https://store.jjvirgin.com/collections/supplements/products/all-systems-glow-collagen

Good Karma Flax Milk + Protein adds an additional 8 grams of protein to smoothies: https://amzn.to/3VP3MO5

Get a copy of my Loaded Smoothie Cookbook, packed with delicious, protein-first smoothie recipes: https://jjvirgin.com/smoothie-guide/

Check out this study on the impact of hydration for fat loss: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4901052/

I use the Nutrisense continuous glucose monitor:  https://www.nutrisense.io/?code=JJ25&utm_source=affiliate&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=jj.virgin

When I heard the title of my guest’s new book, Why Am I So Effing Hungry?, I knew I had to have her on the podcast ASAP!

Amy Shah, MD, is a double board-certified medical doctor and nutrition expert with training from Cornell, Columbia, and Harvard Universities. Drawing from her background in internal medicine and allergy/immunology, as well as her own wellness journey, she has dedicated her practice to helping her patients feel better and live healthier through her integrative and holistic approach to wellness.

She was named one of mindbodygreen’s Top 100 Women in Wellness to Watch in 2015 and appears regularly on national television shows, magazines, and podcasts. New predictions state that we will see a 35% rise in diabetes rates by 2060, along with a doubling of the number of people with heart disease.

These numbers are frightening and beg the question, why, as a society, are we so addicted to food? In this episode, Dr. Shah and I dive deep into why we are so hungry all the time, how the food industry fuels our food addictions, the role of dopamine in food cravings, and whether or not it’s even possible to eat intuitively in a processed food world. But it’s not all doom and gloom!

I like to say that little hinges swing big doors, and Dr. Shah offers practical, easy-to-implement steps you can take to reset your hunger signals and restore your metabolic health.

Stay tuned until the end, because we’ll tell you how to get your hands on the “secret chapter” of Dr. Shah’s new book—it’s full of tips and tricks you won’t want to miss!

Get Dr. Shah’s FREE signature Chai Latte Oatmeal Bowl recipe https://jjvirgin.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Chai-Latte-Oatmeal-Bowl-1.pdf

Full show notes: jjvirgin.com/hungry

Learn more about Dr. Amy Shah by visiting her website: https://amymdwellness.com/

Order your copy of I’m So Effing Hungry: Why We Crave What We Crave—And What to Do About It and get a free bonus chapter: https://amymdwellness.com/pages/book-launch

Follow me on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/JJVirginOfficial and join my Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1715310615390411

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Have you considered taking one of the popular weight-loss drugs like Ozempic, but you’re worried about weight regain once you stop taking the drug? Listen up! I’ve got some tips that will help you avoid some of the dreaded side effects and get the best results from using these medications.

While I always recommend a diet and lifestyle approach to weight loss, the bottom line is this: if you are weight-loss resistant, these solutions could give you the edge you need to finally move the needle. However, the last thing you want to do is lose precious metabolism-supporting muscle. One of the downsides to using a drug like Ozempic is that it may prompt equal amounts of muscle and fat loss. Even though you see the number on the scale drop, your fat-to-muscle ratio may actually move in the wrong direction.

Without adequate muscle on your body, you will have a lowered metabolism and a harder time keeping your body from storing fat once you stop taking the drug. In this episode, I’m going to give you the exact strategies you need to put in place—whether or not you are using Ozempic—to increase your muscle mass, hold on to your skeletal muscle, and rev up your metabolism so that you can achieve lasting weight loss results and an ideal body composition for the long term.

Full show notes: jjvirgin.com/lastingresults

A body composition scale will help you track your muscle to fat ratio while you are losing weight: https://amzn.to/3mTpTWW

I recommend the Carbon app to make sure your protein intake is optimal. Visit https://www.joincarbon.com/ to learn more.

Staying hydrated while losing weight is critical, and I recommend restoring electrolyte levels with ElectroReplenish. Get yours at https://store.jjvirgin.com/collections/supplements/products/electroreplenish

Keep your vitamin and mineral levels optimal while dieting by using a full-spectrum multivitamin, like Daily Essentials Multi + Omegas: https://store.jjvirgin.com/collections/supplements/products/daily-essentials-multi-omegas

Creatine monohydrate can be a game changer while building muscle mass. Try Designs for Health KreAlkalyn Pro at https://amzn.to/41zn7oF

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Your thyroid is key to balancing hormones and losing weight, and it’s also the central hub for many health conditions. In this episode of the podcast, I’m talking to Dr. Amie Hornaman, otherwise known as the Thyroid Fixer.

As a thyroid specialist, she is on a mission to help thyroid patients around the world and give them their lives back. While competing in fitness and figure competitions, Dr. Hornaman experienced sudden unexplained weight gain and the frustration of visiting doctor after doctor with no answer as to why her body was rebelling against her.

It wasn’t until she found an integrative practitioner who gave her the right thyroid tests that she finally got a diagnosis and was able to treat her hypothyroidism. Join us as we dive deep into the symptoms of hypothyroidism that you need to be on the lookout for, the lab tests needed to diagnose it, and the medications to treat it. Plus, we’ll explore many of the lifestyle changes you can make to take care of your thyroid function and support your metabolism.

Stay tuned until the end of the episode where Dr. Hornaman has a quiz to help you determine if your thyroid could be at the root of your symptoms.

Full show notes at: jjvirgin.com/thyroidquiz

Order your thyroid labs through Your Lab Work. Visit https://yourlabwork.com/jj-virgin/.

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What if the healthy foods you are eating are actually hurting you—and you don’t even realize it? Maybe you’re struggling with fatigue, joint aches, bloating, headaches, digestive issues, cravings, autoimmune issues, skin breakouts, or you just can’t seem to lose the weight. It could be because of hidden food intolerances in your diet.

In this episode, I’m going to share with you the top food intolerances I see time and time again, how I figured them out, and how you can determine if they’re problem foods for you, too. You’ve probably heard the term “leaky gut,” which is where food particles can pass through a damaged gut lining into your body where the immune system sees them as intruders. It then sounds the alarm and sets off a host of unwanted symptoms. This phenomenon occurs all too often and many people are completely unaware that the foods they are eating, even those that seem healthy, are actually the cause of the symptoms they are experiencing.

You don’t want to miss this one, because I’m going to share with you why certain foods are more problematic than others, and give you tips on how you can make simple swaps that will help you reach your health and weight goals.

Full show notes: jjvirgin.com/7HIFI

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Discover the power of nutrient-dense smoothies and kickstart your weight-loss journey with my FREE Loaded Smoothie Cookbook. Visit jjvirgin.com/smoothie to get yours now.

The 21-Day Breakthrough Food Intolerance Cleanse is designed to help you find and eliminate the foods that are at the root of your symptoms. Visit jjvirgin.com/21day to get started.

Your nervous system is key to helping you stay healthy as you age. So it only makes sense that keeping the nervous system functioning optimally is a key component to long-term health.

My guest on this episode is Dave Asprey, the original biohacker and founder of Upgrade Labs. He is the author of multiple New York Times bestsellers and the creator of Bulletproof Coffee and Danger Coffee. He also hosts the award-winning podcast, Human Upgrade. In this episode, we talk about the importance of taking care of your nervous system and the various methods of biohacking that can be done with little to no money to improve your overall health and well-being.

In a past life, Dave used to overtrain and under fuel, which led to few results from his efforts. He figured out that he had to fix his nervous system and learn to nourish his body the right way in order to reach his goals. In his new book, Smarter, Not Harder, he explains that you don't need to overwork yourself to get the results you want, but you do need to take care of your nervous system and work smarter.

His new project, Upgrade Labs, the world's first biohacking center, is using the power of AI to find new ways to send signals to the body to make it change in the way we want. You don’t want to miss this exciting episode where we explore the new frontiers of biohacking, and be sure to stay tuned until the end where we’re giving away Dave’s sleep course for free!

Full Show notes: jjvirgin.com/smarter

Read Dave’s new book Smarter, Not Harder: The Biohackers Guide to Getting the Body and Mind You Want. https://amzn.to/3MHV1mC

Visit Upgrade Labs, Dave’s Human Upgrade Center. https://upgradelabs.com/

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Join thousands of biohackers, health & wellness, longevity, fitness, medical, performance and nutrition experts for a transformative three-day experience at the Biohacking Conference. Visit https://biohackingconference.com?ref=ntrhmgvf and use code JJ40 to get 40% off.

Have you noticed that as you’ve entered menopause, the belly pooch seems to be hanging on, no matter what you do? You’re not alone. This happens for several reasons, including changing hormones and the way your body processes insulin as you age. What if I asked you to take your mind off of your weight for a moment, and focus instead on what your weight is made up of?

Your body composition, or the amount of muscle you are carrying compared to the amount of fat, has a huge effect on belly fat—including the dangerous visceral belly fat that is a precursor to disease. In this episode, I’ll walk you through my best tips for increasing muscle mass and getting rid of that hormonal belly, including the exact type of exercise you need to be doing, how often you should be doing it, supplemental movement that enhances your results, and how to fuel your muscles so they grow.

Stay tuned to the end because I’ll also share a few tips and tricks to level up your strategy so you can look your best and age healthfully.

Full show notes: jjvirgin.com/bellyfatsecret

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Creatine is one of the most well-researched supplements to aid in muscle building. KreAlkalyn Pro by Designs for Health is a product I trust. https://amzn.to/3UBFBCj

Guided meditations and mindfulness courses by Dr. Joe Dispenza are “exercise” for the nervous system. https://drjoedispenza.com/?rfsn=6914154.37386a&utm_source=refersion&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=6914154.37386a

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Why are we seeing such increasing rates of autoimmune disease? How do past traumas and toxic exposures affect our health decades later?

My guest is often referred to as the "Sherlock Holmes of Medicine" for solving the cases of the most well-known medical mysteries. Dr. Jill Carnahan, MD., is a board-certified Integrative Holistic Medicine specialist, known as Your Functional Medicine Expert. Utilizing state-of-the-art lab testing and biochemical analysis, she helps each patient discover the root cause of their illness by identifying nutritional or metabolic imbalances that may be contributing to their symptoms.

Her new book, Unexpected, is a cross between Dr. Carnahan’s memoir about trauma, healing, and recovery coupled with a personal development/self-help guide designed to give practical advice for those seeking solutions to long-term chronic illness.

Dr. Carnahan’s journey with aggressive breast cancer early in life, and the recovery from the side effects of cancer treatment, taught her that autoimmunity is manageable and diet and lifestyle changes have everything to do with it. We are at the edge of a tsunami of autoimmunity due to infectious load and toxic burden—the core drivers of inflammatory illnesses, autoimmunity, and chronic complex illness that are becoming more prevalent each year.

I have been anxiously waiting to bring Dr. Carnahan on my podcast to explore this topic, including ways to add healing “input” into your body that allows you to recover at a cellular level and help support your immune system. Plus, Dr. Carnahan has a bunch of free gifts and resources to share with listeners, so you don’t want to miss this one! 

Full show notes: jjvirgin.com/drjill

Get Dr. Carnahan’s new book, Unexpected and download your free bonuses, including a coloring journal (both digital & print), live Q&A to be linked to Dr. Jill’s Facebook page, pre-recorded lecture on Mold and MCAS, and a secret Chapter from Dr. Jill. Visit https://readunexpected.com/freechapter/ to download your free chapter.

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Go here to get the first chapter FREE of Dr. Jill’s book Unexpected: Finding Resilience through Functional Medicine, Science, and Faith

Just because your standard thyroid tests come back in the normal range, it doesn’t always mean your thyroid is working optimally.

Fatigue, unexplained weight gain, and brain fog can all be symptoms of an underactive thyroid—or hypothyroidism. When you’re not producing enough thyroid hormones, other hormones in your body (including insulin and cortisol) can all be affected. This disruption can impact all parts of your body, including your mental health.

In this episode, we take a look at hypothyroidism manifestations you might not be aware of, how to get the thyroid tests that will give you a more accurate picture of your thyroid health (spoiler alert: these are not the standard tests your doctor ordered), and how to get the help you need to get your thyroid hormones back to optimal balance.

How does The Virgin Diet impact the thyroid? Gut health is a common factor in autoimmunity, and what you eat directly impacts your risk of developing certain conditions, including thyroid issues. Tune in to find out how I use diet and lifestyle habits to keep my thyroid in optimal working health!

Link to full show notes: jjvirgin.com/10warningsigns

Order your own thyroid labs through Your Lab Work and get the information you need. Visit jjvirgin.com/yourlabwork.

Daily Essentials Multi + Omegas provides many of the nutrients your thyroid needs to thrive. Get yours by visiting https://store.jjvirgin.com/collections/supplements/products/daily-essentials-multi-omegas.

The 21-Day Breakthrough Food Intolerance Cleanse helps you find and eliminate the foods that may be triggering your thyroid. Get yours at jjvirgin.com/21day.

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 international and TEDx speaker, the bestselling author of The Sleep Advantage, founder of Sleep Science Academy, and one of the top health and sleep coaches in the world. His books, keynotes, programs, and videos have inspired thousands of people to improve their sleep, energy, and life. 

Devin’s method involves helping people take a holistic look at their sleep and understand that sleep is a result, not the problem. By recognizing and addressing the underlying problem, we can achieve better sleep. Tune in to find out why most people have issues at night, why sleep is the foundation of health, how can we fall asleep faster, rest deeper and wake refreshed, and what the connection is between sleep and stress.

Devin will also share with us a couple of new techniques that you can employ that can have a dramatic impact on your sleep and health—you don’t want to miss it!

Get Devin’s Sleep Science Insomnia Solution and Discover How to Fall Asleep Faster, Stay Asleep, and Wake Up Refreshed Using Science

https://sleepscienceacademy.com/ebook

Full show notes: jjvirgin.com/sleepadvantage

Get Devin’s book The Sleep Advantage: Optimize Your Night to Win Your Day at https://www.amazon.com/dp/0578752484.

Get personal coaching and sleep education at The Sleep Science Academy. Visit https://sleepscienceacademy.com/.

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Magnesium Body Calm helps your body achieve calm and relaxation before bed. Go to https://store.jjvirgin.com/collections/supplements/products/magnesium-body-calm to try yours today.

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 efforts.

Did you know that how much you fidget can have an impact on weight loss? Or that meal timing can be a game changer? And how does water impact fat loss?

Tune in to find out my top nine secrets to flipping the switch on stubborn weight loss–you might just discover the unknown habit that has been holding you back! 

Full show notes: jjvirgin.com/9reasons

Cold therapy can increase “brown fat” (the good kind). Go to https://www.koorucoldplunges.com/ and use code JJVIP1000 for $1,000 off a Kooru Cold Plunge.

Sauna therapy boosts body temperature and helps increase metabolism. I use the Sunlighten Sauna: https://get.sunlighten.com/j748h5w7er2a.

ElectroReplenish helps to add electrolytes back into your body after sweating. Get yours at https://store.jjvirgin.com/collections/supplements/products/electroreplenish.

Epsom salts are another great way to add minerals back into your body and detox. https://amzn.to/43MCv2H.

What is Well Beyond 40? We're taking an exciting new direction with the podcast, expanding the conversation and empowering women in the second half of their lives to defy the stereotypes of aging. Tune in and renew your passion for life!

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 his latest release, Change Your Brain Every Day.

Dr. Amen's approach to brain health is based on the principle of personalized medicine. He believes each person's brain is unique and requires a tailored approach to achieve optimal health. His approach involves a comprehensive evaluation of the brain using advanced imaging techniques and other diagnostic tools.

Did you know brain health and mental health are intimately connected (though science has separated them for years)? Many mental health disorders, such as depression and anxiety, are rooted in brain imbalances that can be corrected through targeted interventions.

Tune in to this fascinating discussion to learn about Dr. Amen's unique, comprehensive, and personalized approach to brain health, including the 4 Circles Model that connects the biological, psychological, social, and spiritual spheres and their impact on brain health. Plus, discover simple changes you can make to diet and sleep habits to support your brain and overall well-being!

Pre-Order Dr. Amen’s new book and receive 4 FREE bonus gifts! http://www.changeyourbraineveryday.com/

Full show notes: jjvirgin.com/changebrain

Learn more about Dr. Daniel Amen: https://danielamenmd.com/

Listen to my discussion with Dr. Amen on The End Of Mental Illness: https://jjvirgin.com/main-podcast/the-end-of-mental-illness-dr-daniel-amen-399/

I take Omega Ultras every day to support my brain health. Get yours at https://store.jjvirgin.com/collections/supplements/products/omega-ultras.

Sleep Candy™ is my favorite way to get quality sleep to keep my mind sharp. Get yours at https://store.jjvirgin.com/collections/supplements/products/sleep-candy.

Are you looking for a natural mood energizer that can help support everything from your workout, recovery, and stress relief to immune and heart health? In this week’s episode, I'm going to show you how to chill out and level up your health with cold therapy.

Cold therapy refers to exposing your body to cold water or air, cooler than 59°F. The concept has been around for millennia, but it’s gained popularity recently as studies are showing the potential benefits for everything from mental health and mood to a healthy inflammatory response and better metabolism.

Exposure to cold water causes the blood vessels to constrict and push all of the blood
toward the organs. As a result, the blood acquires more oxygen and becomes super nutrient-rich. As the body starts heating up again, the blood vessels expand, allowing oxygen and that nutrient-rich blood to flow back to the tissues. This increased circulation can help support focus and concentration because the brain is getting oxygenated—but that’s just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to the benefits of cold immersion!

I’ve been using my cold plunge for a while now, and I can’t say enough about the benefits I have personally experienced. Tune in to learn about the 10 incredible benefits of cold therapy that just might convince you to give it a try!

Full show notes: jjvirgin.com/coldplunge

Use code JJVIP1000 for $1000 off the Kooru Cold Plunge: https://www.koorucoldplunges.com/

Take Curcumin Chews for inflammation support: https://store.jjvirgin.com/collections/supplements/products/curcumin-chews

Try the Sunlighten Sauna that I use: https://get.sunlighten.com/j748h5w7er2a

Use Omega Ultras for added inflammation support: https://store.jjvirgin.com/collections/supplements/products/omega-ultras

Study: Cold water immersion after resistance exercise: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5285720/

Study: Cold water therapy and improved mood: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1002/lim2.53

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 culmination of years of research and clinical experience as a functional gut-health expert.

In this episode, Dr. Pedre discusses the importance of gut health in overall wellness and how a disrupted gut microbiome can lead to various health issues. He also talks about the impact of stress, diet, and environmental toxins on digestive health and provides tips on how to improve it through lifestyle changes, such as incorporating fermented foods and probiotics into the diet and reducing stress levels.

In his words, “Microbial diversity is the holy grail of your health. The more diverse your gut microbiome is, the less inflammation you're gonna have in your body.” 

We’ll answer questions like: How can getting out in nature help improve our gut microbial diversity? How can we reduce our use of antibiotics? How do fiber and fermented foods affect our gut microbiome?

Plus, you’ll learn how our gut bacteria can affect weight loss and metabolism as we discuss the exciting new research that’s emerging!

Get a Free Chapter + Bonuses from Dr. Pedre’s upcoming book, The GutSMART Protocol http://www.gutsmartprotocol.com/gift

Full show notes: jjvirgin.com/gutsmart

Learn more about Dr. Vincent Pedre and his new book at http://www.gutsmartprotocol.com/.

Follow Dr. Vincent Pedre on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drpedre/

Get a copy of Dr. Pedre’s book Happy Gut at https://amzn.to/3oDL1kp

Meditation is a powerful component of gut health. I use Dr. Joe Dispenza’s work: https://drjoedispenza.com/?rfsn=6914154.37386a&utm_source=refersion&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=6914154.37386a

I take Extra Fiber regularly to boost my gut health. Get yours at https://store.jjvirgin.com/collections/supplements/products/extra-fiber.

To learn more about fecal transplant research, check out this study: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4995824/

What if I told you something as simple as your blood sugar could be the key to successful fat loss as you age? I want you to throw out everything you've learned about calorie counting, avoiding fat, and other outdated weight-loss advice. I'll walk you through how to eat your way to your ideal body composition.

Blood-sugar balance is important for fat loss because it helps the body burn fat more efficiently. When blood sugar isn't balanced, the body is more likely to store fat and become resistant to the effects of insulin, leaving you less able to access that stored fat for energy.

My #1 tool to help you stabilize blood sugar is always protein! In this episode, you’ll learn about the impact of protein on your fat-loss goals along with specific nutrients that can help manage your glucose response and keep your body in fat-burning mode throughout the day. I also share the foods to avoid that can sabotage your blood sugar.

But it’s not just what you eat…it’s also when you eat. And let’s not forget the importance of quality sleep and stress management. I’ll talk about all of this and give you some actionable tips and tricks to keep your blood sugar balanced and your weight down.

Full show notes: jjvirgin.com/bloodsugar

My All-In-One Shakes provide 30+ grams of protein to keep blood sugar stable: https://store.jjvirgin.com/collections/shakes

I drink Suja Lemon Love to lower blood sugar response before a meal: https://amzn.to/44xHxR0

Take apple cider vinegar before a meal to lower blood sugar response: https://amzn.to/44ocZki

Designs for Health Berberine Synergy is great for blood sugar balance: https://amzn.to/3LOUkXC\

Omega Plus can help balance blood sugar: https://store.jjvirgin.com/collections/supplements/products/omega-plus

Read The Sugar Impact Diet to learn how to tame your sweet tooth: https://store.jjvirgin.com/collections/books/products/sugar-impact-diet-paperback-book

Melatonin in the form of Sleep Candy before bed can increase insulin sensitivity: https://store.jjvirgin.com/collections/supplements/products/sleep-candy

The Theia Health continuous glucose monitor is great for tracking blood sugar levels: https://join.theiahealth.ai/c/jj

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 groundbreaking work has led to the development of more than 30 new medical treatments and impacts care for more than 70 diseases including cancer, diabetes, blindness, heart disease and obesity.

In this interview, Dr. Li dives into what emerging research teaches us about human metabolism, and how the quality of your food makes all the difference in terms of what that fuel is able to do for you. He walks us through the grocery store to help us choose the foods that stoke our metabolic fire. Ingredients that are good for our metabolism have been core ingredients in the recipes from the Mediterranean and Asia—two of the oldest, most delicious, and healthiest cuisine food traditions in the world.

Stay tuned at the end to learn about the bonus meal plan that Dr. Li is sharing with listeners of this podcast!

Get Dr. Li’s FREE Eat to Beat Disease Mediterranean Meal Plan

https://mailchi.mp/drwilliamli/mediterranean

Full show notes: jjvirgin.com/beatdiet

Learn more about Dr. William Li: https://drwilliamli.com/

Listen to my previous podcast with Dr. Li: https://jjvirgin.com/main-podcast/eat-to-beat-disease-dr-william-li-309/

Get a copy of Eat to Beat Your Diet: Burn Fat, Heal Your Metabolism and Live Longer, by William W. Li, MD: https://amzn.to/42uxxGy

Get a copy of Dr. Li’s previous book, Eat to Beat Disease: The New Science of How Your Body Can Heal Itself: https://amzn.to/3VRNeoZ

Try my Metabolism Rescue Program to repair metabolic damage: https://discover.jjvirgin.com/metabolism-rescue-program-1?utm_source=internal&utm_medium=promo&utm_campaign=metabolism-rescue

Read the groundbreaking new study on human metabolism: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34385400/

The Lumen breathalyzer helps you understand your metabolism: https://www.lumen.me/shop?fid=8763&utm_source=influencer&utm_medium=influencer&discount=JJV

Cold plunge activates brown fat and boosts metabolism. Go to https://www.koorucoldplunges.com/ and use code JJVIP1000 for $1,000 off.

I broke up with my Cabernet! It may be a temporary breakup, but the incredible things that happened have turned my nightly wine date into more of an occasional hangout.

After my husband and I decided to take a break from alcohol for a couple of months, I immediately started sleeping better. I lost my little bit of belly bloat. My fasting blood glucose level dropped in the morning. I have more energy.

If you've been thinking about trying dry January, sober October, or just taking a break from alcohol, let’s unpack all of it. The good, the bad, the ugly. So you can make the best decision for you, in terms of your weight loss, your sleep, your energy, and your overall health.

In this episode, we’ll answer questions like:

- Are there health benefits of alcohol?
- How does alcohol impact fat loss?
- What is it about alcohol that makes it toxic?
- What is the correlation between alcohol and cancer?
- How does alcohol affect mental health?
- What impact does alcohol have on gut health?
- What is the effect of alcohol on sleep quality?

There may be some potential benefits to alcohol, and we’ll also talk about how often and what forms of alcohol to drink to enjoy the pleasure of that glass of wine without all of the negative side effects.

Full show notes: jjvirgin.com/alcohol

I use the Nutrisense continuous glucose monitor to see the impact of alcohol on my blood sugar: https://www.nutrisense.io/?code=JJ25&utm_source=affiliate&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=jj.virgin

Learn how alcohol and other foods cause leaky gut in The Virgin Diet: https://store.jjvirgin.com/collections/books/products/the-virgin-diet-paperback

Try a cleaner wine with fewer side effects with Dry Farm Wine: http://dryfarmwines.com/jjvirgin

View this study on alcohol and cancer risk: https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamanetworkopen/fullarticle/2795595#:~:text=This%20large%2C%20population%2Dbased%20cohort,with%20a%20lower%20cancer%20risk.

View this study on alcohol and sleep quality: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4666864/

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 The Inflammation Spectrum and Intuitive Fasting, and was one of the first doctors to embrace telehealth as a means of reaching more patients.

In this episode, we talk about Dr. Cole’s newest book, Gut Feelings, and the relationship between mental and physical health. We tend to separate the two, but they are actually intimately connected.

“Shameflammation,” as Dr. Cole calls it, is the intersection between mental/emotional issues like stress and shame and how that impacts your physical body. He also explores what stress can do to your gut and how practices like meditation and breathwork can help regulate the nervous system.

You’ll learn how diet, chronic infections, and nutrient deficiencies impact why you feel the way that you do, specifically when it comes to brain fog, fatigue, and other mental-health concerns. And conversely, how stress, shame, trauma and other mental health issues impact your physical body.

Full show notes: jjvirgin.com/gutfeelings

Pre-order Dr. Cole’s new book: Gut Feelings, and you will get FREE VIP access to exclusive swag delivered straight to your inbox!

http://drwillcole.com/gut-feelings

Listen to my previous podcast on the Ketotarian diet with Dr. Cole: https://jjvirgin.com/main-podcast/ketotarian-diet-dr-will-cole-265/

And our conversation about Intuitive Fasting: https://jjvirgin.com/main-podcast/bonus-episode-intuitive-fasting-with-dr-will-cole-ep-208/

Learn more about Dr. Will Cole and his telehealth center: https://drwillcole.com/

Read Ketotarian: The (Mostly) Plant-Based Plan to Burn Fat, Boost Your Energy, Crush Your Cravings, and Calm Inflammation: https://amzn.to/3MDhZLr

Read Intuitive Fasting: The Flexible Four-Week Intermittent Fasting Plan to Recharge Your Metabolism and Renew Your Health: https://amzn.to/3O8xaNJ

Use Your Lab Work to check inflammatory markers (no doctor’s prescription needed): https://yourlabwork.com/jj-virgin/

Try a guided meditation with Dr. Joe Dispenza: https://drjoedispenza.com/?rfsn=6914154.37386a&utm_source=refersion&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=6914154.37386a

Are you looking for a natural mood energizer that can help support everything from your workout, recovery, and stress relief to immune and heart health? In this week’s episode, I'm going to show you how to chill out and level up your health with cold therapy.

Cold therapy refers to exposing your body to cold water or air, cooler than 59°F. The concept has been around for millennia, but it’s gained popularity recently as studies are showing the potential benefits for everything from mental health and mood to a healthy inflammatory response and better metabolism.

Exposure to cold water causes the blood vessels to constrict and push all of the blood
toward the organs. As a result, the blood acquires more oxygen and becomes super nutrient-rich. As the body starts heating up again, the blood vessels expand, allowing oxygen and that nutrient-rich blood to flow back to the tissues. This increased circulation can help support focus and concentration because the brain is getting oxygenated—but that’s just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to the benefits of cold immersion!

I’ve been using my cold plunge for a while now, and I can’t say enough about the benefits I have personally experienced. Tune in to learn about the 10 incredible benefits of cold therapy that just might convince you to give it a try!

Full show notes: jjvirgin.com/ozempic

Read this study on semaglutide and obesity: https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamanetworkopen/fullarticle/2796491

Check your health stats with Your Lab Work (no doctor’s prescription needed): https://yourlabwork.com/jj-virgin/

Try the Theia continuous glucose monitor: https://join.theiahealth.ai/c/jj

Start your day with a protein-first All-In-One Shake: https://store.jjvirgin.com/collections/shakes

Use Cronometer to keep track of your protein intake: https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=766203&u=523525&m=61121&urllink=&afftrack=

Read The Sugar Impact Diet: https://store.jjvirgin.com/collections/books/products/sugar-impact-diet-paperback-book

Supplements to help insulin sensitivity and blood sugar:

• Omega Plus: https://store.jjvirgin.com/collections/supplements/products/omega-plus
• Berberine Synergy: https://amzn.to/3BvcaZQ
• Chromium Synergy (with vanadium, zinc and vitamin D): https://amzn.to/430hRe0
• Magnesium Body Calm: https://store.jjvirgin.com/collections/supplements/products/magnesium-body-calm
• Vitamin D Plus: https://store.jjvirgin.com/collections/supplements/products/vitamin-d-plus
• Apple Cider Vinegar: https://amzn.to/3nY7NUe

Use TRX training to build muscle with resistance training (free shipping on all orders $99+): https://www.avantlink.com/click.php?tt=ml&ti=931205&pw=347877

Get a Kooru cold plunge for metabolic health:https://www.koorucoldplunges.com/ (use code JJVIP1000 for $1,000 off)

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 Science degree in Human Nutrition and Functional Medicine.

In the episode, Ari talks about the various mechanisms that act on our energy and the important role our mitochondria play as cell defenders within our bodies. He discusses the benefits of circadian-rhythm optimization, as well as the importance of light exposure, the best foods for energy, and physical activity in order to get the most out of your day. You’ll learn how to reduce stress levels, optimize your sleep cycle, and increase mental clarity.

Plus, listen for actionable tips on how to optimize your energy levels and boost your productivity, including strategies to balance hormones and keep your energy levels up throughout the day.

Ready to feel energized? Tune in now!

Watch Ari’s FREE Breathing For Energy Webinar https://theenergyblueprint.com/breathing-for-energy-replay/

Full show notes: jjvirgin.com/arienergy

Learn more about Ari Whitten: https://theenergyblueprint.com/

Listen to my previous podcast with Ari: https://jjvirgin.com/main-podcast/eat-for-energy-with-ari-whitten-ep-535/

Follow Ari on Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/theenergyblueprint

Read Eat for Energy: https://amzn.to/3MkAXoA

Read the study on the cell danger response: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23981537/#:~:text=The%20cell%20danger%20response%20

Use a body composition scale to help determine body fat percentage: https://amzn.to/3mTpTWW

Check your health stats with Your Lab Work (no doctor’s prescription needed): https://yourlabwork.com/jj-virgin/

Read the study on mitochondrial capacity and aging: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2801852/

Read the study on cardio training and mitochondrial health: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6607712/

Have you noticed the workouts you were doing in your 20s and 30s that worked so well aren't working for you anymore? That it feels harder to stay in shape as you get older?

In this episode, I talk about the best ways for people over 40 to build muscle and burn fat. We discuss the importance of consistency, rest, and nutrition, and my recommendations for exactly what kind of workouts you should be doing and how often you need to do them. We also talk about why it’s so important to eat high-protein meals and get adequate rest.

Additionally, I give you specific pointers for increasing the intensity of your workouts gradually, not overtraining, and focusing on compound exercises to optimize results.

Turns out… you may be doing just the wrong exercise for your age, so stay tuned! I walk you through exactly what you need to do to switch up your routine to build muscle and lose body fat more efficiently in your 40s, 50s, and beyond!

Full show notes: jjvirgin.com/buildmuscle

Use a body composition scale to help determine your muscle to fat ratio: https://amzn.to/3mTpTWW

Use code JJVIP1000 for $1,000 off a Kooru Cold Plunge: https://www.koorucoldplunges.com/

Get 20+ grams of high quality protein with All-In-One Shakes: https://store.jjvirgin.com/collections/shakes

Add Collagen Peptides Plus to your shakes for added protein: https://store.jjvirgin.com/collections/supplements/products/all-systems-glow-collagen

Use KreAlkalyn Pro by Designs for Health (creatine) to build muscle: https://amzn.to/3UBFBCj

Try Vitamin D Plus to optimize muscle strength: https://store.jjvirgin.com/collections/supplements/products/vitamin-d-plus

I use Protein First Enzymes to help break down and utilize the protein I eat: https://store.jjvirgin.com/collections/supplements/products/protein-first-enzymes

Omega Ultras™ will help combat chronic inflammation and increase skeletal muscle strength: https://store.jjvirgin.com/collections/supplements/products/omega-ultras

Use Sleep Candy for better sleep and muscle recovery: https://store.jjvirgin.com/collections/supplements/products/sleep-candy

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 well-being as you age: diet, exercise, and supplementation. According to Dr. Singh, one of the most important factors is maintaining the health of your mitochondria. With age, these powerhouses of your cells can decline, leaving you feeling tired and unable to do the things you enjoy.

You’ll discover how to know if your mitochondrial health is declining and steps you can take to keep them functioning at their best. Muscle health is critical, and maintaining it requires a sufficient intake of protein. After focusing on diet and an active lifestyle, specific supplements can further promote your health and support your energy levels, which we explore in this enlightening discussion.

We also discuss the exciting area of mitophagy, the process by which faulty mitochondria are eliminated and replaced with healthy ones. Dr. Singh shares information about a test he developed and the latest research on urolithin A, a food-based compound that plays a role in mitophagy and cellular health in ground-breaking ways.

Get 10% off all Timeline products by using code JJ10

Get a free Mitopure Sample Pack from Dr. Anurag Singh (limited to the first 1000 listeners)

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 do myself and recommend to others! But other parts of her plan have some serious health risks, and will cause you to actually hold on to weight, not lose it!

Ultimately, Kim Kardashian’s diet may work for a one-night role, but it’s not a healthy or sustainable solution for long-term weight loss. If you want to lose weight fast, I reveal what you need to do to make it healthy and sustainable.

If you’re going to go for fast weight loss, you’ve got to do it right, or it’ll backfire and you’ll have another yo-yo diet on your hands. Be sure you listen to the whole conversation to get my nutrition and exercise tips, plus two strategies I recommend for boosting your metabolism and losing body fat.

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 bloating, constipation, pain, fatigue, and more.

In addition to swapping out the foods that are harming you, you want to add gut-healing foods. I talk about eight foods and why science says they benefit your GI system. Lowering your sugar impact is also crucially important. What can you have instead? I provide some of my favorite low-sugar-impact options, so you can still enjoy some sweetness in your life.

Stress has a massive impact on your gut, so another thing you want to do is improve your stress tolerance. I include some of my favorite ways to help regulate your nervous system. Because just like we take our muscles to the gym, we need to tone up our nervous system, too.

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 protect your health throughout the transition.

As you start to enter perimenopause and menopause, you can make adjustments and build healthy habits to mitigate long-term health issues, including heart disease, which is not discussed enough. The place to start is with hormones, according to Dr. Gilberg-Lenz, and also incorporating botanicals, herbs, and supplements as well.

Another big factor that needs to be addressed is lifestyle. You’ll learn about adjustments you should make and why you must make yourself a priority during this time. Because with the right approach, your fifties can be a truly magical decade.

Get the FREE introduction to Suzanne’s book Menopause Bootcamp to optimize your health, empower yourself, and flourish as you age

https://jjvirgin.com/MenopauseBootcamp

Myth debunked: your metabolism doesn't slow down automatically with age. But there are a few factors you need to consider that can have a negative impact. In this episode, I discuss why you might have a slow metabolism, the two things you want to check if you’re over 40, and steps you can take to have a faster metabolism.

If you want to lose weight, you must make sure you’re holding on to muscle mass and getting optimal protein in your diet. I discuss how you can accomplish both. Another important, but often overlooked, factor to address is low thyroid function.

In this episode, I highlight specific spices, beverages, and foods that are shown to support a healthy blood-sugar response to a meal, help burn fat, and support a healthy metabolism. You don’t want to miss the daily beverage I drink that can promote fat and calorie burning... even at rest.

To avoid weight struggles, hair loss, mood disruptions, and other challenges women often experience with age, you must take steps to maintain a healthy metabolism. It’s worth it—because when you embrace aging powerfully, you can feel great in your 40s and beyond!

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 variety of ways. Mold poisoning could very well be a root cause for weight loss resistance, and you’ll learn why your body holds on to toxins in this way.

How do you test for mold in your house? Michael gives suggestions for affordable testing, and how often you should test for mold. I’m convinced that detoxification is one of the most important things we have to do to support our health, so you don’t want to miss this conversation.

Get Michael’s Free PDF guide 10 Mold Hacks to Prevent Mold in your Home

https://www.jjvirgin.com/MoldHacks

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 your sugar addiction... for good!

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 scientist researching obesity and diabetes, with a special interest in the role of sugar, especially fructose.

Dr. Johnson explains why fructose is so different from other sugars and why it can be so problematic. You’ll learn why fructose can encourage fat storage, how this switch is being activated when we’re not in survival situations, the types of foods that can activate the switch and the behaviors that can turn things around.

They also discuss leaky gut and its relation to food allergies, the role of fructose in damaging gut health, and how this sugar may be associated with dementia. This conversation gives you specific things you can do to help prevent this survival switch from causing weight gain and other health challenges in the long run. 

Do you still feel sluggish even after having a full night's rest? In this episode, I'll explain some of the possible reasons why you're having difficulty getting your much-needed sleep. Could it be that cup of coffee, despite its health advantages? What role does your diet play? Ultimately, having a good quality sleep is essential to your health, and if you're like most folks, you're not providing your body the adequate time it needs. I talk about proper sleep hygiene tips and what I personally do in my nighttime routine. Plus, I share foods that help you sleep, along with supplements that promote good-quality rest so you wake up feeling energetic.

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 results.

Ketones are NOT a miraculous fuel for the brain, as many people believe. After explaining why the body can’t run on ketones and fats alone, Dr. Gundry explains the concept of uncoupling and what it means for your health.

You don’t have to restrict carbs to reap the benefits of ketosis. In fact, he explains how you can use other methods, as well as plant compounds called polyphenols to “unlock” the process of uncoupling for losing weight and better health.

This fascinating conversation also touches on heart health: the truth about cholesterol and why it might not actually be the sole cause of plaque and heart disease.

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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.

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 thing women of this age need to work on, and why. The truth is, yoga and Pilates are good, but they’re NOT enough. She discusses what building muscle does for women metabolically and why the old way of determining flexibility isn’t enough.

Then, they talk about core exercise: why it’s important and myths surrounding this important type of exercise. Doing it right will help you lose belly fat and be stronger. Visceral fat is a killer, so you want to learn how to address this.

You won’t want to miss the five specific exercises that women over 50 should do and how to do them from Debra. They are super short and doable, leaving you with more energy. If you’re not strengthening your body the right way, your health and your metabolism will suffer, so this is a conversion every woman over 50 needs to hear.

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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 menopause, weight loss, lowering stress, or feeling better, you don’t want to miss this fun, actionable-packed episode.

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 Walling, a clinical psychologist, speaker, podcaster, author, and mental health advocate. Dr. Walling was catapulted into the world of grief and darkness after she lost her dad to cancer and her brother to alcohol addiction and depression. She needed to find a way to honor the grief and loss, while also staying in the fullness and beauty of life.

In our culture, we’re taught to numb out or to get back up and go on with our lives. But we need to learn to grieve better because time doesn’t heal all wounds. “If we don't actively grieve, we're going to passively grieve,” says Dr. Walling. “And that creates a lot of complication for us in our body's systems.”

Dr. Walling starts with the simplest place to start navigating grief. Then, she moves into deeper ways to move through our grief actively. When you do address your grief, it can lead to amazing shifts in your physical, mental, and emotional health – and we’re all navigating some type (or types) of grief in our lives. Don’t miss this empowering, uplifting conversation that we all need to hear!

Listen to Dr. Sherry’s playlist to soothe and encourage you in the darkest moments of grief.

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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, informative episode!

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 sugar, insulin function, brain health, and more.

In this conversation with JJ, Dr. Eric Fete shares his tips and how-tos for building muscles and having strong bones. He gives ideas for newbies, along with an easy, travel-friendly fitness hack that JJ swears by.

Then, they discuss the role of nutrition in fitness and healthy aging. Their tips are simple and doable – but they aren’t what many women are focusing on.

After that, Dr. Eric gives a quick primer on peptides – a great additional strategy for many health solutions. Peptides can enhance the body’s function in many ways; however, the foundation is nutrition and fitness. Just start with the basics, and then build from there for your best health possible, in your 40s and beyond! Whether you’re a fitness fanatic or a muscle-building newbie, you’ll want to tune into this information-packed episode!

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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!).

Inflammation is a major threat to your health. In this episode, JJ discusses seven reasons inflammation makes fat loss nearly impossible, she reveals the one food you may be eating that can exacerbate your symptoms without you realizing it, and how you can reduce inflammation to feel better again. She also reveals the single most important thing you can do to make fat loss possible again in your body.

Transformational speaker and author Tricia Nelson joins JJ in today's podcast to talk about how to break free from the emotional eating trap. Tricia shares her own journey with food addiction, including how she lost 50 pounds and changed her life by identifying and healing the underlying causes of her emotional eating.

Listen to find out how to tell if you have an issue with emotional eating or food addiction, why it's key to go beyond dieting and address the root cause of the problem, plus the simple steps you can take to heal your hunger and put an end to destructive eating for good!

Get Tricia Nelson’s free quiz to find out where you fall on the emotional eating spectrum

https://healyourhunger.com/are-you-an-emotional-eater-or-food-addict/

If you struggle with weight gain, JJ recommends a new way of using the scale to better maintain your weight loss. She also talks about some of her personal struggles with weight—yes, it happens to the best of us! You’ll also hear her thoughts on Dr. Hyman’s Pegan Diet, what it means to cross-train your diet, and why you want to use different diets to achieve specific goals, such as helping support leaky gut syndrome or breaking through your sugar addiction.

You know too much sugar is bad for you. But, you might not be aware of the sneaky ways that it gets into your food—even the kind you think is healthy! If you have poor blood sugar control, there will be serious consequences, so it’s critical to address what’s at the end of your fork. In this episode, JJ reveals tips and tools to discover what foods may be sending your blood sugar off the rails. When you normalize your blood sugar levels, you’ll look and feel better, reduce your risk of diabetes and heart disease, boost your energy, stabilize your mood, and more!

The trifecta of menopause, metabolism, and blood sugar seem to conspire against women as they age. Around 40 to 45, women’s blood sugar control begins to shift. One of the first signs is that the body doesn’t recover as quickly. As it continues, imbalanced blood sugar can lead to menopause complaints like weight gain, anxiety, and mood shifts.

But there’s a way to fight back. Dr. Beverly Yates, an internationally recognized speaker and expert in diabetes, menopause, and metabolism, explains how women can regain control for improved energy and health by learning how to easily balance their blood sugar.

She recommends using a continuous glucose monitor to better control the hormonal fluctuations and have a better day. This conversation explains ideal blood sugar levels, so you know what to look for. You’ll also learn why she thinks baseline blood sugar is higher in women today than it has been historically.

Dr. Yates’ mother used to say, “Growing older as a woman isn't for the faint of heart.” But, this conversation with JJ Virgin and Dr. Yates provides an uplifting view on how your outlook on life begins to change as you enter menopause, plus tips to help you can easily regain control, so you don’t cause continuous harm to your body.

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Many folks think they have a slow metabolism because of low energy or difficulty losing weight. But you won’t truly know until you have the right tools to test. In this episode, you’ll learn about using a Bod Pod and body composition scale to get an accurate picture of your metabolic health, plus the role your thyroid plays in all of this. JJ also shares some quick tips on how you can kick up your basal metabolic rate (BMR) to get a faster metabolism and burn more calories throughout the day.

Are you looking to lose fat and build muscle? In this episode, JJ shows you how to find and track your healthy body fat percentage… because what you measure, you can improve. You’ll learn why weight is only one measurement of being healthy. what body composition is, how to use testing to fine-tune fat loss and muscle gain, the critical focus for fat loss (it’s not your weight), how to find your ideal body fat range, and the most accurate body composition analysis and what it reveals. Plus, you’ll learn why a bathroom scale isn’t ideal to determine your weight (do this instead), how often you should weigh and measure, the biggest way to improve your body composition (it’s not diet and exercise), why cutting calories isn’t ideal for fat loss, what to eat to build muscle and burn fat, the best exercise for healthy body composition, and the critical key to creating lasting change in any area of life.

Healthy aging isn’t just about slowing down the aging process. You also want to age powerfully and create vibrant health as you move into your 60s, 70s, and beyond. In this episode, JJ talks with James Schmachtenberger, co-founder and CEO of Neurohacker® Collective, a company focused on making groundbreaking products for health and well-being through complex systems science.

Listen up as James defines what senescent cells are (and why cellular senescence holds the key for healthier aging), why longevity starts on the cellular level, how “health span” can help you age better, the correlation between joint pain and senescent cells, and how intermittent fasting and autophagy impact aging.

You’ll also learn why you may need supplements to be healthy, why toxins and stress can accelerate aging, the key between mitochondrial health and longevity, why supporting NAD metabolism is a key part of healthy aging, the connection between aging and muscle, the best type of exercise, and why our food today lacks the nutrients it had 100 years ago.

It’s never too early to focus on the aging process. In this information-packed episode, you’ll learn the top tools and strategies to support longevity and age powerfully.

In this episode, JJ answers Kathy’s Facebook question about how to make a smoothie that keeps you full and focused for at least 4 hours. Tune in to learn the best fluids (including specific brands and varieties) for your smoothie, the magic trifecta that helps crush hunger and cravings, how to create an amazing milkshake-like texture to your loaded smoothies, plus the perfect amount of protein, fat, and fiber to include in your smoothie. Plus, JJ reveals her banana trick to get the most nutrients, the best fruit smoothie recipe, the secret smoothie hack to help keep your blood sugar balanced, and how to thicken a smoothie (or make it thinner). With these tips, you’ll create a loaded smoothie that helps you stay satisfied and energetic for 4 - 6 hours.

Optimizing your blood sugar is the #1 thing you can do to get healthy. In this episode, JJ shows why a continuous glucose monitor (CGM) can help you see patterns in your blood sugar levels so you can optimize weight loss, overall health, and more. Tune in to learn how to use a CGM, the surprising truth about how much glucose your body needs, why snacking (even healthy snacks!) keeps your blood sugar and insulin high, how insulin can help or hurt you, and simple ways to help manage prediabetes or insulin resistance. Plus, you’ll discover the best way to know whether you have high blood sugar, the best thing you can do to manage your blood sugar, what your blood sugar tells you (and the ideal numbers you should aim for), the critical red flag for diabetes, how to satisfy your sweet tooth without skyrocketing your blood sugar, and how to optimize sleep and stress to help manage blood sugar.

As 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 we learned about immune health during the pandemic and how we can apply it to the future. You'll learn about the biggest factors driving our immunological age, how immune health and metabolic health are closely linked, how both our internal and external environments are contributing to more common autoimmune diseases, and the impact that trauma can have on immune function.

Plus, you'll be introduced to a new nutritional powerhouse that offers incredible immune support—Himalayan tartary buckwheat.

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It 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.

Having 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 studies have linked to better cognitive test scores. Plus, you’ll hear JJ’s story about her son’s brain injury and how he healed, how coffee and tea impact your brain (this may surprise you!), the meal timing strategy to boost mental function, the top time to eat carbs for better sleep, and how to combine intermittent fasting with exercise to promote brain health. It’s never too early to start supporting a healthy brain, so tune in to this fun, informative episode!

The 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 and author of Radical Confidence, speaks with JJ in this episode about how you can develop the courage to go for the gold—without talking yourself out of it.

Listen to hear Lisa’s best strategies for turning your inner voice from critic to coach. You’ll learn how to assess the credibility of criticism, figure out the steps needed to reach your goals, and gain a better understanding of what your negative self-talk is really trying to tell you.

Confidence is the result of taking action, and this episode lays out the steps to improving self-worth so you can overcome any obstacle on the way to your dreams.

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There 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.

Glowing, 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, you’ll hear about the top skin-boosting ingredients to add to your loaded smoothie, the best foods for glowing skin, how coffee and chocolate can support skin health (if you choose the right kinds), the gut-skin connection, how fiber can boost skin health, and why intermittent fasting can give you glowing skin. Your skin reveals so much about your overall health. With these strategies, you have everything you need to support skin health at any age.

What 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 to support your cognitive abilities for as long as possible.

In this episode, you'll learn about what you can do naturally to achieve a long brain span, how to test for brain function and volume, what can cause shrinkage in the brain that may lead to neurodegenerative disease, and how leaky gut can lead to a leaky brain.

Plus, you'll hear nutrition recommendations that can have a massive impact on the brain, the importance of supplements (because you can't always get enough nutrients through food), how to determine whether you're in or out of a fight-or-flight state, and the benefits of the Japanese practice of forest bathing.

Grab a FREE download of Bryce’s latest book: Brainspanners (use password: getmorebrainspan) 

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Chronic 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.

Your 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 measure liver health, liver-supporting benefits of oats, and JJ’s favorite liver-supportive non-starchy veggie. Plus, you’ll learn how leafy greens can boost antioxidants, the surprising fruit that helps neutralize toxins, the best supplements to support liver health, the benefits of coffee and green tea for your liver, and the meal-timing strategy that one study shows may help reduce your risk of liver problems. These strategies give you everything you need to give your liver the love it deserves!

Is 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 surprising research that shows how a poorly executed gluten-free diet changes your microbiome and impacts your mortality risk, the five pillars in the development of chronic inflammatory disease, environmental triggers to be mindful of in your health, how some foods may impact fertility, and so much more.

But it's not all doom and gloom! Dr. Tom also talks about the tests you can take that are the most accurate for determining your intolerances to wheat and gluten. He also shares his recommendations for an actually-healthy gluten-free diet that provides all the probiotics and prebiotics your gut needs to thrive, including the right foods to eat and how to cook them.

You won’t want to miss this episode! It’s jam-packed with helpful, science-backed information to help protect your family's health for many years to come.

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How 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 benefits of a protein-first diet structure for these goals (and addresses the fear around eating too much protein in one's diet), the importance of tapering sugar intake to appreciate natural sweetness in foods, and why everyone should get a DEXA scan to assess their bone mineral density and other body composition metrics.

As she mends from injuries and broken bones, Mekenna also seeks advice from JJ about training for a half marathon and climbing a 14,000-foot mountain while healing appropriately.

Being in her 20s, she's in her prime for building muscle—but it's never too late. Listen to learn the types of exercise JJ suggests for runners to avoid low muscle mass typical in marathoners.

Lean 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 #1 beverage to promote muscular strength, and how to optimize protein around your workout. As JJ says, it’s never too late to build and maintain strong muscles… all by what goes on the end of your fork!

Dr. 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 brain chemicals so you can feel good again.

Plus, you don't want to miss Dr. Dow's advice on exercise – it could be a lifesaver!

Get Dr. Mike Dow’s free Drained Brain Quiz

https://www.rachaelrayshow.com/lifestyle/health/26351_how_drained_is_your_brain_quiz_from_dr_mike_dow_book_on_anxiety

Your 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.

Supporting 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 can support heart health (if you choose this kind), how intermittent fasting impacts cardiovascular disease, and the most effective exercise to keep your heart healthy. Focusing on your heart health helps you make the most of your years… and this informative episode provides the tools you need to do that.

Nature 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 contains fructose! So does that mean you have to avoid it at all costs? Dr. Johnson and JJ discuss how to strategically incorporate fruit into your diet, who can best tolerate this type of sugar, and how much you should eat to avoid going down the wrong path.

They also discuss how the faux healthy foods we consume (starting in childhood) can lead to leaky gut syndrome and food allergies, why you won't get fat on a high-fat-low-carb diet, and what you can do to turn off the survival switch that contributes to weight gain, heart disease, high blood pressure, and more.

Stevia 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

When 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 fasting plan that gets great results, plus one food for a healthy mood that may surprise you. As JJ says, “there is no health without mental health.” Utilizing these strategies can help stabilize your mood… and it all starts on the end of your fork!

Dr. 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 metabolism, and why incorporating relaxation and stress-reducing activities into your routine is key to maintaining a healthy weight. Dr. Teta gives you tons of tips and tools to optimize your metabolism at any age!

Get Dr. Jade Teta’s FREE Metabolism Course (use code: jadefree at checkout)

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While 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.

Autoimmune 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 thyroid. Plus, JJ discusses the misunderstanding about cruciferous vegetables and thyroid problems, the controversial nutrient for thyroid health, the most important thing to do for thyroid function, how intermittent fasting affects your thyroid (and why you want to be cautious about doing it), and the link between thyroid function and toxins, gut issues, and nutrient deficiencies. Whether you have an autoimmune condition like Hashimoto’s or want to keep your thyroid and immune system healthy, this episode provides simple action steps to support your health… one forkful at a time.

Have 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 become your personal roadmap to living healthily. Listen as he shares his personal story about how being sensitive to pollutants created crazy migraines (so bad he had to be driven home from work), eczema, psoriasis, depression, and gut issues. Determined to find solutions, he looked through his own genome to find root causes.

What he discovered was fascinating. You’ll learn why your DNA is your body’s instruction manual, how genes determine how you lose weight, how a toxic burden can impede sleep, and why healthcare gets female hormone health wrong. Plus, Khan discusses the single reason why you can't lose weight (even when you’re doing everything right), how a genetic predisposition can determine hunger and cravings, and how to stop stress eating.

Genetic testing can pinpoint what you need to do with diet, lifestyle, and environment to live longer… and live longer better. Whether you’re struggling to lose weight, want to reduce your risk of disease and live longer, or you’re curious about how genetic testing can support things like sleep, diet, hormones, fitness, mood, and immunity, you won’t want to miss this information-packed epis

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In 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 gut permeability. Plus, JJ reveals what makes your gut leaky (it’s not just food!), the right nutrients to help heal your gut, how long you should wait before you rechallenge a particular food, and the limitations of testing. If you’re curious about food intolerance and how testing and/ or elimination diets can help you, you’ll want to tune into this short, informative episode!

When 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 discover the simple way to find healthy blood sugar metabolism and balance your hormones in just 3 weeks, the secret to balancing your hormones every time you eat, why snacking is the enemy of hormone balance, and the meal timing strategy that can be a “miracle worker” for your hormones. Studies show that 80% of women suffer from hormonal imbalances. With these strategies, you’ll have more energy, less stress, better sleep, weight loss, and so much more… all by balancing your hormones.

Samantha 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 toxins that are lurking in your beauty and cleaning products, plus she reveals her top nutritional and mindset tips for preventing illness and feeling your best. Find out how to be your own health advocate and live a long, vibrant life!

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When 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.

Fatigue, 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’ll learn the connection between hydration and gut health (including JJ’s favorite tea for gut healing), why antacids can do more harm than good for acid reflux, why intermittent fasting supports a healthy gut, the #1 way to break a morning fast, and why eating breakfast can help you lose weight. “All disease begins in the gut,” Hippocrates said over 2,000 years ago. You’ll learn why – and how to help heal your gut – in this information-packed episode.

We 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 diet. Her training in eating psychology transformed her outlook on food and she no longer stresses about her dietary choices, and she shares her wisdom on how you can do it, too.

You'll learn about how "food noise" and diet culture disconnect us from our body's signals, how stress (especially about eating) plays a role in how well you're able to absorb nutrients, and the benefits of intuitive eating for having a more relaxed and intentional relationship with food.

Plus, Elise and JJ talk about how to avoid slipping back into old habits like emotional eating and stress eating—because changing your routine might be easy at first, but sticking to it is the real challenge.

Discover your own food story to change your narrative and change your life.

Has 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, Love became determined to beat the odds and become stronger than before. Here, she shares the mindset she used to approach her emergency surgery, how setting clear intentions kept her strong, and how she found the power to create the life she wanted.

Plus, Love shares how her daily ritual – including visualizing, breathing, and journaling – sets a powerful foundation for her day, the healing power of meditation, and how she creates the perseverance and resilience to stay strong. You’ll also hear JJ’s journey with her son Grant, who was the victim of a hit-and-run accident, and why JJ believes we’re never better than when we’re challenged.

As CEO of the Living Well Wealthy Institute, Love’s mission is to help world leaders become emotionally and financially liberated by upgrading their human mastery. She’s living proof that with determination, hope, and resiliency, you achieve anything and be your best self. Whether you’ve been through a life-changing event like Love or you love personal development stores and need a shot of inspiration to be your best you, you don’t want to miss this very special episode.

Stress 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 mood’s low (and how to get the right kind), the key nutrients to help you better manage stress, how green tea can help melt stress and nervousness, and why anxious eating only makes you more stressed. You can’t eliminate stress and anxiety, but you can lessen their impact… beginning with the end of your fork.

Nagina 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 jumpstart fat-burning again.

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Multiple 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 beyond, especially with IBS and autoimmune disease. She shares some foods to avoid with IBS, offers healthy swaps for junk foods like cola and pizza, helps Traci understand the Hi-FI foods that may still be triggering her gut symptoms, and explains why you should avoid high-oxalate foods and the issues they may cause.

You'll also hear JJ's advice on how to prepare for surgery, including the supplements to focus on, foods to prioritize, and exercises to try to keep up your strength before your procedure.

Plus, JJ and Traci discuss how important mindset is when taking on these diet and lifestyle challenges. Whether you’re struggling with issues like MS and IBS or want to make healthy changes to look and feel your best, you’ll want to tune in to this fun, informative episode!

Most 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 for bone loss, and why calcium alone isn’t enough for strong bones (and what nutrients you need). JJ also reveals the #1 macronutrient for strong bones that you probably aren’t getting enough of, how weight loss can weaken bone density (and how to prevent that), and the best exercise for maintaining strong bones. Healthy bones are vital for aging powerfully, so don’t miss this information-packed episode to take control of bone health today.

You 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 results with organic beauty products. Wrong!

In this episode, you'll learn all about the loose regulations on chemicals in cosmetics in the US, the ingredients to avoid, and the marketing tricks that companies use to give their goods a health halo. You'll also learn why Vaszily doesn't recommend retinol, and the natural alternative he does recommend that gives equal results.

You'll also hear recommendations on how to buy cleaner products moving forward, such as the most important areas of focus when selecting ingredients and the independent certifications to look for that help you know you're choosing a quality product.

Being in your 40s and beyond doesn't mean you're over the hill. These are truly the best years of your life, and finding the right organic anti-aging cream and other skincare products can help you look as amazing as you feel.

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After 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 into true healthy eating. Plus, JJ shares her philosophy on "A- eating" and striving for progress over perfection.

Following Kate's success in getting over her sugar habit, she still has a goal of increasing her muscle mass as she moves through her 40s. JJ offers advice on how to adjust your exercise routine (whether you're a fitness newbie or well trained at the gym), provides recommendations on foods to eat to build muscle, and helps Katie figure out how to reach her optimal protein intake on a tight schedule with an early bedtime.

If you've eliminated all the Hi-FI foods and are still trying to make it over this one last hump, you won't want to miss this conversation!

Getting 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, the most important markers for insulin resistance, and why stress can impact your blood sugar. Whether you want to lose weight and keep it off, reduce your risk of diabetes and other diseases, and/ or look and feel your best, tune in to this informative, inspiring episode that helps you take control of your health… one bite at a time.

In 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!

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Are 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, one step at a time.

Here, JJ and Deborah talk about menopause, fibromyalgia, aging powerfully, stress and weight gain, and much more. You’ll learn about Deborah’s struggle with sleep apnea, how poor sleep sabotages weight loss and so much more, and the connection between sleep and menopause.

Plus, JJ shares a simple hack to manage trigger foods, the worst ingredients in “healthy” foods, the secret for weight loss that doesn’t involve counting calories (or anything), what people get wrong about intuitive eating, and how to determine “good hurt” and “bad hurt” when it comes to exercise.

“Don't try to peel the entire onion at once,” JJ tells Deborah. “Peel the onion little by little, because you have the most success when you focus on one thing.” You can take that same singular-minded focus to reach your goals with JJ’s pearls of wisdom throughout this fun, informative episode.

If 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, you’ll learn why stress management is critical, how just one night of bad sleep can make you insulin resistant, the #1 way to stay full longer, and a simple way to hack your metabolism. Whether you’re preparing for or going through menopause, these strategies will empower you to look and feel your best during this life change.

It 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 with JJ she shares how trauma is stored in the body and the physical ways that it can manifest. They discuss the difference between a normal stress response and a trauma response and how to know which one you’re experiencing, including paying attention to numbing behaviors like endless scrolling on your phone or even bingeing Netflix.

You’ll also learn how every chronic disease may be associated with nervous-system dysregulation in childhood trauma, the most effective therapy modalities to help release trauma from the body, and JJ shares her personal story of how daily meditation helped her heal from trauma surrounding her adoption as a child.

Have 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 JJ how she created that success along with her further health goals. In this episode, you’ll learn why an all-or-nothing mentality sabotages your success, JJ’s simple strategy to make healthy habits consistent, why showing compassion and grace to yourself is the antidote to perfection, the key to getting consistently stellar results, and why focusing on one thing at a time helps create long-term healthy habits.

Listen up to learn why building muscle is critical for growing old powerfully, why thyroid health is so important, how to measure stress levels, and the secret to curbing your sweet tooth in just 14 days. JJ also reveals why she changed her position on potatoes (and how to prepare them correctly), how to optimize meal timing for fat loss, powerful hacks for amazing sleep, plus JJ’s thoughts about cheat days (and how to stay healthy while enjoying your favorite foods).

“If you set yourself up that it has to be all or nothing, then you always end up with nothing,” JJ tells Brenna. “We don't want that.” Tune in to get simple, practical ways to lose weight, sleep better, manage stress well, and create healthy habits that ensure success. You’ll find everything you need in this fun, information-packed episode!

What 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 burn more calories eating protein than carbs or fat, how much protein you need daily, the best plant-based protein sources for vegans and vegetarians, and how to build your plate around protein. With these strategies, you’ll optimize every meal to stay strong, lose weight, prevent muscle loss, and look and feel your best.

What 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 burn more calories eating protein than carbs or fat, how much protein you need daily, the best plant-based protein sources for vegans and vegetarians, and how to build your plate around protein. With these strategies, you’ll optimize every meal to stay strong, lose weight, prevent muscle loss, and look and feel your best.

Emily 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 to overcome them, as well as how to get started with your meditation practice.

Find out how to incorporate meditation into your busy life so you can recharge your batteries and increase your productivity levels!

Did 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 perspectives about exercise, how exposure equals preference, and more.

Listen up as they discuss how to use diets as a tool to find out what works for you, JJ’s favorite affordable exercise device, Laura’s big shift with menopause that affected her cholesterol, the 2 big levers that impact cholesterol, and the connection between your thyroid and cholesterol levels.

JJ also exposes popular “health” foods that can actually hurt you, why only 5% of Americans are metabolically healthy, the best way to build and measure muscle as you get older, how to determine how much protein you need daily, and how to increase metabolism.

“The little hinges that swing big doors we're making here make a big change,” JJ tells Laura in this episode. Whether you need some inspiration to reach your goals, want to address challenges like thyroid issues, or wish to avoid menopause weight gain, you’ll want to tune into this lively, informative episode.

Resistance 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. “You’re not only going to love the way it makes you look and feel now,” JJ says in this video about resistance training. “Your future self will thank you.”

Heart 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 healthier, as well as the five big things you can focus on in your environment to reduce potentially heart-damaging toxin exposure.

He and JJ discuss heart-supportive nutrition, including why you should avoid seed oils at the grocery store (yes, you’ll even find them at the health food store, so watch your labels!). They also dispel the myth that animal fat and protein cause heart disease, and provide supplement recommendations for promoting heart health.

To get started on your path to better heart health, listen in to learn what markers to look for to pick up on insulin resistance years before it can lead to prediabetes or diabetes (often a precursor to heart disease) and the right tests to request from your doctor.

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Having 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 flat tummy and excellent sleep. JJ explains how these two objectives are connected (not sleeping well impacts your belly fat), and shares the simple tweaks Janice can make to achieve her goals.

You’ll learn how to avoid being TOFI (thin on the outside, fat on the inside), the importance of weight-bearing exercises and a protein-first approach to food when it comes to building muscle as you age, how to adjust meal timing for more restful sleep, and the specific measurements to track and monitor to meet your body-composition goals.

Plus, JJ tackles the controversial topic of snacking! Everyone wants to sneak in their favorite snacks, but is it really serving your health? Listen as she coaches Janice through letting go of this blood-sugar dysregulating habit.

Perimenopause 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 (and what tests to ask for), and the right foods to support healthy estrogen metabolism and avoid weight gain. Perimenopause can be a great time to make healthy changes, and the effective strategies JJ shares here will support your journey into menopause and beyond.

Does 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 bones at any age. You’ll learn about the bone density scan that changed Kevin’s life at a young age, why being proactive about bone health in your 30s can support you around menopause and after, plus the test you need to request early for bone health.

Plus, Kevin talks about what a bone density scan doesn’t tell you (and why that’s so important), the critical test that reveals active bone loss, the first thing to do if you suspect bone loss, and why gut health matters for healthy bones.

Tune in to hear about Kevin’s favorite bone-supporting foods, the go-to oil that benefits bones, why sneaky sugars (in “healthy” foods) are so bad for your bones, and the best kind of exercise for bone health. Kevin’s mission is to help one million-plus people around the globe build stronger bones and prevent osteoporosis as well as other diseases. Listen up to this information-packed episode and you’ll have everything you need to support strong bones, no matter what your age.

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What do you do after you figure out your food intolerances? In this episode of Beginnings & Breakthroughs, JJ coaches Nicoleta, a community member whose Virgin Diet experience led her to discover multiple food sensitivities—and lose 30 pounds in the process.

Bloating, stomach pain, gas, digestive upset—these were all things Nicoleta was dealing with prior to going on The Virgin Diet. After eliminating the Hi-FI foods in Cycle 1 and experiencing weight loss, better sleep, and many other amazing benefits, she reintroduced the foods only to discover she didn't really have a problem with them; that is unless she continued to eat those foods every day. Suddenly the gut symptoms were back.

The dose makes the poison, as they say. JJ advises on what to do in this situation, and shares simple gut health hacks Nicoleta (and you!) can do to improve symptoms so she may be able to occasionally enjoy certain foods without any digestive trouble.

You'll learn about foods that can trigger autoimmune symptoms and leaky gut (and the gut-healthy foods to swap them with), why balanced gut flora is so important to health and weight loss goals, and the dramatic changes you can experience in your gut health when you commit to a stress-reducing meditation practice.

Kathy Smith is a legend in the fitness and wellness industry, and she has influenced the lives of millions with her iconic exercise videos and bestselling books. Listen as Kathy explains the best types of exercise to help you strengthen your bones and prevent osteoporosis, as well as the effects of aging on your muscles and how burst training can help you maintain your explosive muscle fibers.

Plus, find out the simple things you can do throughout your day that can make a big difference, including Kathy's top exercises to engage your core and improve your balance.

With Kathy’s tips, you’re sure to have endless energy and stay strong and fit, no matter what your age!

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How do you become metabolically healthy? In this episode, JJ explains why metabolic health is so important for weight loss and so much more. She shares 5 lab values that you want to pay attention to, the best way to monitor your blood sugar levels (and why that’s so important), how even one night of poor sleep can dramatically sabotage your health, and why your bathroom scale isn’t ideal for measuring body composition (plus what to look for instead). Whether your goals include overcoming insulin resistance (which can lead to metabolic syndrome), more energy and focus, or better overall health (or, or all of the above), these simple strategies to measure and monitor will help you optimize your metabolism.

The numbers are grim—less than 7% of people in the U.S. are metabolically healthy. This is a tragic health crisis that can easily be solved with simple lifestyle changes. This episode of Beginnings & Breakthroughs takes you through JJ's tips on balancing blood sugar and transforming your health to avoid being part of this devastating statistic.

JJ coaches community member Marsha Kaehne on how she can level up her metabolic health following the Sugar Impact Diet. Marsha discovered that "calories in, calories out" isn't always true, found that intermittent fasting gave her high energy, and started incorporating resistance training after spending too many hours on the elliptical machine focusing only on cardio.

Even with all the progress, Marsha's A1C levels are not where she wants them to be. JJ gives her tips on what affects metabolic health, plus how to enhance her fasts, avoid "fake" healthy foods at the grocery store, practice a protein-first approach with meals, exercise the right way for better blood sugar balance, and much more.

Working in a high-stress job as a nurse practitioner in mental health, Marsha also provides some insight on how she manages her stress levels to support her wellbeing, with additional tips from JJ.

Do you believe that healthy snacking or occasionally having a pizza and beer can help keep you on track with your diet plan? Then you’ll want to listen up to this podcast, where JJ talks about why snacking on even healthy foods and taking cheat days can raise blood sugar, shut off fat burning, and sabotage your health efforts. Here, she discusses why cheat foods have a drug-like effect on your brain and keep you hooked, the shocking study that showed bedtime snacking can nearly double your weight gain, and a simple solution to break the snacking habit. Plus, she reveals the simple overnight fasting hack that helps you burn fat, the #1 macronutrient to help curb hunger and cravings, and more. Whether you want to lose weight or break a weight loss plateau, this episode provides the tools you need to succeed.

Dr. Gabrielle Lyon is a functional medicine provider and expert in muscle-centric medicine. She joins JJ in today's podcast episode to talk about a topic that everyone is curious about: how to optimize your protein intake to build muscle!

Listen as Dr. Lyon explains the vital roles of muscle in your body and the importance of protein, as well as the best types of exercise, for maintaining and building muscle mass.

Dr. Lyon also shares how to figure out how much protein you need and the top sources of protein, including the differences in quality between plant and animal protein.

Plus, find out the truth behind common myths about protein and your health!

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Having trouble kicking the sugar addiction, even when you're doing all the right things? You'll want to listen to this new episode of our Breakthroughs & Beginnings series, where JJ coaches community members on overcoming roadblocks on their path to better health.

Before she went through The Virgin Diet, Alicia was experiencing weight loss resistance, thyroid issues, angry and anxious moods, and more. As a registered respiratory therapist working on a flight transport team, she regularly works 12- and 24-hour shifts that make it difficult to keep up a good wellness routine.

After discovering some of her food intolerances, she was able to lose a total of 25 pounds, boost her energy, approach her day more calmly, and maintain a healthy thyroid.

But she is still dealing with nagging sugar cravings! Listen as JJ offers advice on using a protein-first approach to kicking sugar, how to use a body composition scale and the right markers to track with it, the right exercises to improve muscle mass, suggested supplements for overcoming cravings, and small tweaks Alicia can make with her diet to avoid disrupting autophagy.

Plus, you'll learn how poor sleep impacts appetite, and JJ's best tips for ensuring optimal protein intake throughout the day.

The law of attraction says that if you focus on the thing you want, you will attract that thing into your life… but did you know that weight loss is the exception to that rule? Extreme dieting is never the right answer, so you can stop working out like crazy and surviving on just celery sticks just to get rid of those unwanted pounds. Instead, I want you to stop focusing on weight loss and start focusing on getting healthy—and that means building and holding onto lean body mass. In this episode, I will explain WHY lean body mass is so important and share the six simple, actionable strategies you can implement today to get to your goal weight and stay there.

America is unhappy. In fact, we are the unhappiest we've been since the Great Depression, and things show no signs of getting better. Did you know that depression (the disorder, not the economic kind)—which was at epidemic levels even before the start of COVID-19—tripled in just a matter of months once the pandemic hit? Suicide rates are rising among many populations, and Americans seem to have lost hope. Now for the good news: There is a way out, and it starts in your brain.

Recently, JJ spoke with her friend Dr. Daniel Amen about his new book, "You, Happy," and why he chose to write it now. Dr. Amen is one of America's leading psychiatrists, and he is on a mission to end mental illness by creating a revolution in brain health. He told JJ that there is a neuroscience to happiness and that it is a daily practice. And, he shared with her what he calls "the 7 neuroscience secrets to becoming 30% happier in just 30 days."

We all want to be happier, especially nowadays. Whether we're still reeling from the fallout of a major pandemic or simply struggling to get by in our daily lives and relationships, finding happiness during tough times can be a challenge. And when we aren't working with a strong foundation of health? It can be even harder.

Listen as Dr. Amen and JJ discuss the 7 things you can do starting right now to build a strong foundation of happiness—beginning with preserving the physical health of your brain by adopting positive diet and lifestyle habits. From there, Dr. Amen explains how everyone's brain is different, and you'll find out how to take a unique brain assessment quiz to determine how happy you are and how to use targeted strategies to increase your joy.

Dr. Amen has been a guest on Ask the Health Expert many, many times over the years, and every time JJ talks to him she is blown away with his incredible knowledge and insight. Don't miss learning about his 7 key strategies that will help you be happier and live longer!

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For many people, the pandemic was a catalyst to make positive changes and level up their diet and lifestyle habits. For others, it was an unexpected setback on the journey to a healthy weight and body. Tune in as JJ talks with longtime Virgin Diet advocate Donna Barber about her powerful first experience with The Virgin Diet, how living through a pandemic impacted her eating habits, and why supporting her gut will be critical in the days to come.

When she worked as a librarian, Donna would notice that the most popular topics people would search for were health and weight loss. One day, a woman dropped a book in front of her that changed her life forever: The Virgin Diet. "I kept picking it up and putting it down, thinking it was probably just another gimmick," shared Donna. But after following the plan for a week, she lost 7 pounds. And after four months, she lost 30 pounds—and says it was like winning the lottery.

But Donna, like a lot of folks, struggled during the pandemic. Stuck at home, she found it harder and harder to eat well and stick to her healthy habits… and the weight crept back on. She also had a history of digestive issues that sometimes made it difficult to eat the right foods. Now, with knee surgery on the horizon and gut health a #1 priority, she asked JJ to help her create a roadmap to a healthier gut and body.

Their eye-opening conversation will change the way you look at weight loss and health, and it may just provide the answers you've been looking for on your own personal wellness journey. Listen as JJ delivers easy-to-implement but critically important strategies based on Donna's unique needs—from the best foods and supplements to the best ways to exercise and strengthen her body. JJ also shares her own experience with maintaining health before and after major surgery, so you don't want to miss her recommendations!

Toxins are everywhere nowadays—in our air, our water, our food, and in many of the products we use every day. We're even born with some toxins already inside of us! If you think that sounds bad, you're right. Those toxins can build up inside our bodies and can contribute to all kinds of problems, from weight gain to autoimmune diseases. Now for the good news: In this episode, I share nine simple, actionable steps to help you detox and feel great again. You may even lose weight, too! Ditch the juice cleanses (they don't work AND they're missing one of the most important ingredients for detox) and make these healthy habits a part of your everyday lifestyle instead. When you do, you'll be well on your way to minimizing exposure and maximizing the removal of harmful toxins from your body.

Do you suffer from brain fog, gut issues, aches and pains, or some other type of chronic condition that limits your ability to feel healthy and happy? JJ recently spoke with Integrative and Functional Medicine Practitioner Dr. Aaron Hartman about complex ""mystery"" illnesses that are actually more common than you realize—and why our current healthcare system often overlooks the root cause of the problem.

Dr. Hartman first became interested in mystery illness diagnosis when he and his wife adopted their first daughter, Anna. At two years old, Anna had cerebral palsy and countless dietary and neurological issues, and doctors told them she would never crawl, walk, or talk. They went to specialist after specialist, and many wanted to ""treat"" Anna with invasive surgical procedures that often seemed to have no benefit. It was then that Dr. Hartman and his wife started questioning the experts if something didn't feel right, which led them to functional medicine.

Through their own in-depth research, they found positive strategies that worked for Anna—many of which were incredibly basic, including eating real food, exercise, and quality sleep—and today she is 16 years old, walking with crutches, loves playing chess, and ""won't stop talking”. Dr. Hartman now works with numerous patients in his practice that are suffering from complicated, chronic illnesses, and JJ speaks to him about the importance of starting with the basics (gut, stress, and sleep) to help them feel better.

The bottom line: People don't just get sick overnight. Years of unhealthy eating, too much stress, and poor sleep can bring us to a point where all it takes is one triggering event to bring our health crashing down around us. In this episode, you'll learn what things precede these mystery illnesses, what triggers them, and what you can do right now to increase your health and resilience. Tune in and take the first step toward feeling better!

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Is there a goal you still haven't reached on your health journey? Are you looking for a way to reach that next milestone? Leap over that next hurdle? If so, this episode of Beginnings & Breakthroughs is for you. In it, JJ sits down with special guest Liz Clark, who has experienced incredible breakthroughs using the Virgin Diet principles but is ready to take her health and weight goals to the next level.

""I want to maintain energy and strength, increase my definition, and stay competitive,"" said Liz, who competes in dog agility training and wants to continue feeling great and doing the things she loves. Listen as she talks to JJ about her personal journey with weight and health over the years, and learn how she discovered what worked and didn't work for her body using strategies from the Virgin Diet and Sugar Impact Diet.

Then, tune in as JJ explains that it's not just about weight, but what our weight is made up of—and why focusing on lean body mass is the key to ""living longer, younger and living younger, longer."" She lays out a complete plan for Liz to follow, including what and when to eat (protein is a big one!), what tests to schedule, which supplements she recommends, and why getting great sleep is absolutely critical for maintaining wellness and a healthy weight.

If you feel like you've reached a plateau on your own health and weight journey and wish you could ask JJ what to do next, you won't want to miss this episode!

The #1 question I get from folks who are trying to lose weight, eat better, and get healthy is "How do I get rid of sugar cravings?" And I have the answer! Sugar sneaks into everything nowadays, and getting those cravings under control can seem like a monumental task—but I'm going to show you how to get rid of cravings and get your life back in just two weeks. The first step is knowing why the cravings are happening in the first place. In this episode, we'll cover the five key reasons why you crave the sweet stuff. From there, I'll give you five quick fixes to retrain your taste buds and trigger your body to use stored fat instead of sugar for fuel… so you never have to feel out of control again!

JJ and integrative functional dietitian, Ali Miller, discuss stress and the ways it affects the body. When our bodies are in circumstances considered stressful, whether it’s escaping a near accident or having an argument with a co-worker, they react the same way.

There are ways to combat that stress, and diet is a great one. JJ and Ali discuss the best diets and their recommendations for eating clean foods.

Tune in to this super informative episode!

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Are you trying to eat better, feel better, get healthy, and maybe even lose a little weight? Your plate is your main power tool! And if it's not working for you, it's probably working against you. Learn how to choose the right sources of protein, fat, and fiber; how much you need of each one; and how to combine them so you feel full and satisfied after eating. Even better? Filling your plate with the right macros will give you more energy, sharpen your focus, and help you burn fat for fuel. Talk about a win-win-win!

If you've been suffering from irritable bowel syndrome and have yet to find relief—you may be looking in the wrong place. Following the general recommendations for optimal gut health may lead you to probiotics, but those can be a problem if you're actually dealing with SIBO (small intestinal bacterial overgrowth). It's estimated that up to 80% of people with IBS have SIBO.

Healing SIBO author, TV host, and founder of the SIBO SOS Summits, Shiva Sarna, joins JJ for a primer on this common digestive disorder. In this conversation, you'll learn all about its symptoms (some of which you may not realize are connected, like rosacea and restless leg syndrome), how people end up with SIBO, and the tests you can take to get a diagnosis.

They also discuss dietary changes you can make to help with SIBO, including how you can rebuild your microbiome and the herbal protocol you can follow to promote a healthy gut.

Shiva shares her story of how she healed from a lifetime of health issues that started at 5 years old with food poisoning. It's a message of hope, how you can avoid the tragedy of an unmanaged chronic condition and start to finally feel better.

As a bonus for listeners, Shiva offers her SIBO IBS SOS Guide designed for you to take straight to your doctor's office to help you accelerate the healing process.

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Are you popping antacids like candy all day? Does it feel like they never seem to help your heartburn? Listen up! Heartburn can really take the joy out of a delicious meal. More than half of adults experience this, so chances are you know how hard it can be to enjoy your dinner when you know it might come with consequences later on. In this episode, you'll learn why heartburn happens, how antacids could make symptoms worse, foods to avoid and what to swap them with, and additional diet and lifestyle changes you can make that turn heartburn into fat burning.

Chiropractor and movement expert Dr. Emily Kiberd helps women struggling with thyroid issues to lose weight, beat fatigue, and feel strong and confident in their bodies. She's here to explain what you can do to work out smarter, not harder, with a thyroid condition!

Listen as Dr. Kiberd shares her own experience with thyroid issues that led her to reprogram her workouts, as well as the most common exercise mistakes that could be holding you back if you have Hashimoto's or another thyroid condition.

Dr. Kiberd also explains why it can be harder to maintain muscle mass with low thyroid function, plus she reveals her top recommendations on how to incorporate strength training into your routine so you can build lean muscle.

Find out exactly how to exercise with a thyroid condition so you can lose weight and get your energy back!

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Increasing the impact of exercise can help you lose weight, feel better, and get great results faster. Here, I share with you my most effective strategies to make your workout more effective. You’ll learn why exercise timing matters (and the best time to do it), the secret to boost your morning workout (this is so simple and effective), and how to burn more calories through everyday movement, Plus, you’ll learn the best type of workout (this literally takes minutes to do!), why overdoing cardio can create more harm than good, and the after-workout mistake that can block fat burning. Whether you’ve maintained a fitness routine for years or are just getting started with an exercise routine, you won’t want to miss this actionable, empowering information.

Are you a busy, high-functioning woman who struggles with stress, sleep, eating healthy, and maintaining a sense of balance in life? For most people, hormonal imbalances underlie these and other issues. With a few simple, effective strategies, you can restore that hormone balance so you look and feel your best.

You’ll learn how here. JJ talks with Kate Vazquez, a Functional Medicine practitioner, founder of Radiant Health, author of Estrogen Is A B*tch, and creator of Break the Cycle Bootcamp. Kate talks about estrogen dominance, why it matters, and what you can do about it.

Listen in to learn the 3 patterns of estrogen dominance (including the most common form), the first hormone to decline during menopause (and how to restore it), and 5 common symptoms that she commonly sees with estrogen dominance. Plus, Kate reveals what causes irregular cycles, the hormone culprit behind many PMS symptoms, the stress-estrogen dominance connection, and how insulin and cortisol contribute to estrogen dominance.

Kate also shares her tried-and-true ways to rebalance estrogen. She talks about seed cycling for hormone balance (plus how to do it), the best foods to support healthy estrogen metabolism, the importance of mindset, and why “me time” is critical (you can hang up your Superwoman cape!)

Whether you’re going through perimenopause or postmenopause, or you want to overcome estrogen dominance and restore hormone balance, Kate guides you through simple, effective solutions to look and feel better fast in this fun, information-packed chat. As a bonus for our listeners, Kate provides a quiz to help identify estrogen dominance.

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You already know about the various types of dietary fat, but there are also multiple types of body fat, too—and they're not all created equal. In this episode, you'll learn about the different colors of fat and which one actually helps you lose weight, the major health benefits of brown fat for inflammation and metabolic health, and three strategic ways you can brown your body fat like a marshmallow over an open flame, including how to flavor your meals and how red wine and chocolate can be of service.

Dr. Sarah Ballantyne is a New York Times bestselling author and creator of the award-winning website, The Paleo Mom. She joins JJ in today's podcast episode to explore the ketogenic diet and talk about the best options for healthy weight loss.

Listen as Dr. Ballantyne explains the pros and cons of the ketogenic diet, including how it can negatively impact everything from your thyroid and sex hormones to your metabolism and bone health. Dr. Ballantyne also shares her top tips for losing weight, with scientific studies to back up each one.

Dr. Ballantyne has a Ph.D. in Medical Biophysics and has lost 120 pounds herself – she's here to share her wealth of knowledge and inspiration with us all!

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The more metabolically healthy you are, the better you're going to look and feel. Here, JJ talks about 6 ways to help your metabolism so you can lose weight and stay healthy. You’ll learn what labs (and ideal ranges) to ask your healthcare practitioner for, the 3 tests to detect pre-diabetes and diabetes, the critical measurement that can reveal whether you’re metabolically unhealthy, how to use the scales to identify barriers, the best way to monitor your blood sugar, and how to track your sleep. With these 6 strategies, you can confidently measure and test to become more metabolically healthy.

When it comes to healthy living, aiming for perfection is a near-impossible feat.

There's only so much we can control when it comes to the products that we buy. However, when armed with the right knowledge, we're able to make more informed and educated choices to work towards a cleaner lifestyle.

In this conversation with Intermittent Fasting Expert and New York Times bestselling author of Fast. Feast. Repeat., Gin Stephens shares her wisdom from her new book, Clean(ish) about how to eat (mostly) clean and live (mainly) clean as you unlock your body’s natural ability to self-clean.

You'll learn all about greenwashing, how easy it can be to get duped by seemingly healthy product labels, and how falling for such clever marketing can be contributing to your toxic load and derailing your health goals. Gin also shares how the intermittent fasting diet allows your body to clean, rest, and repair itself during your daily fasting time to help lower your body's toxic load.

Ignorance is not bliss when it comes to the food we eat and the products we use on our bodies and in our homes. Tune in to the enlightening conversation to cut through the confusion and get started on the path to becoming clean(ish).

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Do you feel frustrated with diet plans that don’t work for you and ultimately let you down? Then you’ll want to hear Siobhan Davis’s story about how she broke free from unsustainable food plans and found success doing The Virgin Diet.

In the first episode of our inspiring new series Breakthroughs & Beginnings, JJ talks with Siobhan, who has lost 30 pounds so far on The Virgin Diet. You’ll learn about the effective method that helped Siobhan lose weight and say goodbye to common discomforts to feel her best.

Plus, Siobhan reveals why past diet plans didn’t work for her, the “miracle” that happened when she began The Virgin Diet, and the shift where she started seeing big measurement changes. And, you’ll learn JJ’s exercise trifecta that makes your arms look great, simple ways to break out of your rut, and small food tweaks that yield big returns on weight loss and health.

Whether you’re just getting started on your health and wellness journey, want to break a plateau, or need inspiration, Siobhan’s story will motivate you to upgrade your diet and lifestyle strategies to lose weight and feel and look your best.

Losing weight and getting healthier doesn’t require dramatic or difficult changes. Here, JJ reveals 3 simple hacks that help you get healthy, lose weight, and feel better fast. You’ll learn why intermittent fasting can be the best way to lose weight, how to maximize your fasting results (without doing crazy-long fasts), why portion size matters with intermittent fasting, and how fasting creates a “spring cleaning” for your cells. Plus, JJ talks about why nighttime snacking can nearly double your weight gain, her powerful trick to make sticking to your diet easier, plus the #1 thermic food (you burn more calories when you digest it). You can apply these 3 lifestyle tips right now to lose weight faster, stop weight regain, and look and feel your best.

Razi Berry, an expert in naturopathic medicine, joins JJ today, discussing how being disconnected from ourselves and others has impacted our ability to hear what our bodies are telling us.

Because we don’t have that communication, we make choices based on outside influences for when and how much to eat.  Doing a few key exercises and eating foods that feed the emotional centers in our brains can improve body intuition, thereby improving our health.

Listen to this wonderfully enlightening episode now!

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Diet and exercise will get you on the right track to feeling better in your body. But are you also paying attention to your insulin sensitivity? Managing blood sugar metabolism may be the missing piece if you're doing everything "right" but still feeling moody, tired, and having trouble dropping the weight. Here, you'll learn how meditation can improve fat loss, how sleep influences hunger hormones, exercises that can improve blood sugar metabolism, and the best practices for sleep hygiene, including how to set up your nighttime routine so you get your zzz’s with ease.

Do profound health transformations inspire and motivate you? Then you’ll want to listen to this conversation with Dr. Terry Wahls, who went from being in a wheelchair to living life as an active, busy professional. Dr. Wahls is living proof that you can change debilitating conditions like multiple sclerosis (MS) with diet and lifestyle changes.

Dr. Wahls – a clinical professor of medicine at the University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine, clinical researcher, and author of several books including The Wahls Protocol® – was diagnosed with relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis (MS) in 2000. In December 2007, she began the Wahls Protocol®. The results were stunning: Within a year, Dr. Wahls could walk without a cane. She even completed an 18-mile bicycle tour!

Here, you’ll learn about Dr. Wahls’ TEDx talk that changed everything, her big a-ha moment that helped redesign the paleo diet, and the moment that changed everything for Dr. Wahls (and left her family in tears). Plus, you’ll hear about why the Wahls Protocol® is ideal for any autoimmune condition (not just MS) and the one simple dietary strategy EVERYONE should do.

JJ and Dr. Wahl also talk about the most inflammatory foods (and the best anti-inflammatory options), how The Virgin Diet and the Wahls’ Protocol® overlap, the groundbreaking research Dr. Wahls is doing to challenge the conversation about MS and other autoimmune conditions, and where to start if you’re just beginning the Wahls Protocol®.

Whether you have MS or another autoimmune condition, or you need a big hit of inspiration, you won’t want to miss this information-packed conversation where Dr. Wahl proves that with the right diet, lifestyle, and mindset, anything is possible. As a thank you for listening, you’ll get Dr. Wahls’ five-step process that she uses in her clinics to help patients improve their health behaviors.

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When you hear the word menopause, you might imagine miseries like night sweats, mood swings, and weight gain. But I’m living proof that when you incorporate these 6 strategies, you can manage menopausal symptoms and move through this transition feeling better than ever. Here, you’ll learn how labs can help you understand your hormones, the 2 hormones balance for stress management, the most important measure to determine whether you’re metabolically healthy, why TSH alone isn’t an appropriate measurement to determine thyroid health (and what to look for instead), the one vitamin you need to measure, what to know about bioidentical hormones, plus the 3 critical supplements to use during menopause. Whether you’re approaching or going through menopause right now, these key strategies will help you manage menopausal symptoms and make this transition smoothly.

World-renowned neuroscientist and neuro-nutritionist Dr. Lisa Mosconi joins JJ today as they discuss a vitally important topic: women’s brain health. Women's brains age distinctly from men's, due in large part to the decline of a key brain-protective hormone: estrogen.

Dr. Lisa and JJ discuss the roles of estrogen in the body and the brain, as well as the connection between menopause and the risk of Alzheimer’s disease. Many factors contribute to the risk for Alzheimer’s, but a lot of them boil down to inflammation, and adjusting lifestyle can help reduce the risk.

JJ and Dr. Lisa also discuss foods that are harmful and foods that are helpful in reducing the risk of Alzheimer’s disease.

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The Blue Zones® are the 5 places throughout the world where people live the longest, healthiest lives. They share similar habits: People in those 5 areas manage stress well, eat a mostly plant-based diet, and stay active and lean into their senior years. I discovered a simple Blue Zones® secret that you can implement to get healthier and live longer. Here, I’ll show you how Blue Zones® folks move more (hint: it doesn’t involve hours in the gym), why the number of calories you burn on the treadmill isn’t accurate, the NEAT way to burn calories (and why this is a game-changer), how fidgeting might be the secret to burning more calories, plus easy ways to move more throughout your day for longevity and living healthier.

Does it feel like your stress levels dialed up a few notches during the past few years? If you’re wondering how to get out of stress mode and calm anxiety, you won’t want to miss my interview with resident stress expert, Dr. Doni Wilson.

Dr. Doni is a naturopathic doctor, certified professional midwife, certified nutrition specialist, and author of Master Your Stress, Reset Your Health: The Personalized Program to Calm Anxiety, Boost Energy, and Beat Burnout.

One thing she’s discovered in her practice: Everything comes back to stress. If you haven’t learned how to manage stress, you're not going to be able to heal your metabolism, lose weight, have great energy, and feel your best.
Here, you’ll learn why balancing stress hormones is not a one-size-fits-all solution, the critical key that makes all the difference in your recovery, Dr. Doni’s definition of self-care (and how to implement it right now), and why stress recovery happens in 3 phases.

For more than 20 years, Dr. Doni has helped thousands of patients overcome health challenges, achieve wellness, and move from stress and anxiety to thriving and doing what they love with ease. Here, she teaches us why implementing daily self-care and making small incremental changes are critical to getting you closer to managing stress, calming anxiety, and creating balance.

You won’t want to miss this empowering, information-packed episode.

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Eat fat to burn fat… What could be more enticing? Ketogenic diets or “going keto” can help you lose weight and offer so many other benefits, but you want to make sure you’re not making these 3 common mistakes. You’ll learn why with keto foods, too much of a good thing can become a bad thing, the cycling trick that makes your body a multi-fuel burner (and lets you eat more carbs and variety on keto!), how metabolic flexibility can maximize your miles on keto, and how to break your sugar addiction without going cold turkey. Whether you’re a keto newbie or feel like you’re stuck on your plan, these strategies can help you break your plateau, choose the right keto foods, and get the most out of your keto plan.

Melanie Avalon is an actress, certified holistic nutritionist, and wine specialist. As she became involved in the entertainment industry, she tried all different types of fad diets in an attempt to lose weight before discovering the benefits of intermittent fasting and the Paleo diet.

Listen as Melanie explains what intermittent fasting is and how it can help you jumpstart fat burning again, plus find out about the health benefits of wine and how moderate wine consumption can be a part of a healthy diet and lifestyle plan.

You can lose weight and feel great with intermittent fasting, the Paleo diet, and wine!

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You can’t talk about weight loss and better health without discussing metabolism. Here, you’ll learn my top 4 ways to get and keep your metabolism at peak performance. I’ll share with you the #1 food to rev up your metabolism, a favorite spice that can help raise your body temperature and promotes normal appetite, how muscle supports a healthy metabolism, and the critical measurement to improve insulin sensitivity. Whatever your health goals – including weight loss, stopping weight regain, fixing leaky gut and other gut issues, and having steady energy levels – optimizing metabolism is key… and I’ll show you how here!

Did you know that 60% of the calories we consume come from packaged, processed foods that provide no satiety effect?

As a result, we overeat those foods - and the repercussions are grim. Research shows that 1 in 2 adults by the year 2030 could be overweight or obese. And almost 9 in 10 adults have at least some degree of metabolic syndrome.

In this conversation with Max Lugavere, you’ll learn why the solution lies at the end of our forks. Max – a health and science journalist, New York Times bestselling author, and host of the podcast The Genius Life – talks about how we ended up here… and how to get ourselves out of this metabolic mess.

Max shares with JJ the shocking diagnosis that pushed him to dive deep for health and wellness solutions. Along the way, he learned the connection between blood sugar and dementia, why brain health doesn’t get the recognition it deserves (and the disastrous consequences), what makes us overeat sugary, processed foods (it’s not a lack of willpower!), and why the calories-in-calories-out model has been a dismal failure.

Whether you want to lose weight, support brain health, or look and feel your best (or all of the above!), you won’t want to miss this information-packed episode. Tune in and take notes. You’ll quickly see why JJ calls this one of her top 10 interviews.

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If your thyroid isn’t working optimally, weight loss can easily slow down and your overall health takes a big hit. Here, JJ reveals the many clues of a sluggish thyroid (including a weird one you might not suspect!). You’ll learn what it means if your weight fluctuates, why your thyroid holds the key to burning fat and having great energy, how Hashimoto’s prevents the thyroid from making and releasing enough thyroid hormone, and why hypothyroidism can get overlooked or misdiagnosed. JJ also reveals what foods to eat and avoid for thyroid health, the stress-thyroid connection, why testing TSH alone won’t give you a complete picture (and what to look for instead), and the truth about goitrogens and iodine for people with thyroid issues.

Dr. Fiona McCulloch joins JJ on today’s episode. She is a naturopathic doctor and founder of White Lotus Integrative Medicine in Toronto, Canada. Her book, 8 Steps To Reverse Your PCOS, offers methods for the natural treatment of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome.

Dr Fiona and JJ discuss how circadian rhythm affects the fat cells in our bodies. Fat cells produce hormones, break down chemicals and inform the brain on energy stores. When we learn the most efficient time to eat, not only can we optimize our metabolism, but our bodies are also able to function much easier!

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When you want to lose weight, you probably think of diet and exercise, right? But working out too much might be stalling fat loss! Exercise has so many benefits, but it may not help you lose as much weight as you think. Here, you’ll learn why over-exercise spikes stress hormones (leading to a cascade of problems), the FIRST thing you should do to get more exercise (hint: it’s not going to the gym!), and the best workout for your metabolic buck (and you can do this in under 10 minutes total). I’ll also reveal the most important aspect of exercise to get all of its benefits (many people aren’t doing this!), how to recover smartly, and how I exercised LESS to get much better results!

As a woman who is approaching or is in menopause, have you resigned yourself to the idea that you’ll never again feel that oomph that you once felt? Well, I have great news: No matter what your age or current condition, Dr. Anna Cabeca can help you lose weight, stop weight regain, break weight loss plateaus, and reclaim your energy and vitality!

Today, I talk with Dr. Anna about how to break weight loss plateaus, balance your hormones around menopause, and feel better fast. Dr. Anna is an OB-GYN and Women's Health Expert, but her followers call her “The Girlfriend Doctor”.

You’ll learn why menopausal symptoms can show up as early as your mid-30s… and the warning signals to look for. Dr. Anna reveals what she didn’t learn in her residency about hysterectomies that you need to know, plus the big question you want to ask before critical surgeries.

Dr. Anna also provides 5 game-changing eating plans that have helped thousands of her patients break through weight loss plateaus and eliminate menopausal symptoms… including the plan that helped one woman lose 11 pounds in 6 days!

Don’t miss this fun, informative, actionable episode with one of my dearest and most respected friends.

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Have you found your hidden food intolerances and lowered your sugar impact, but you’re still struggling to lose weight? The culprit may be chronic stress, which takes a serious toll on your weight, your peace of mind, and your overall health. In this episode, you’ll learn 10 simple, effective ways to beat chronic stress so you lose weight and feel better. You’ll learn my go-to beverage to crush chronic stress, the best exercise to help your body handle stress better, the game changer that helped me manage stress, the most powerful way to start your day that MELTS stress (this is so easy!), plus the #1 thing I did to manage stress when my son was in the hospital after a hit-and-run accident.

Dr. Christianson is a NYT bestselling author and top naturopathic physician, and he joins JJ in today's podcast episode to deep dive into the topic of metabolism.

Listen as Dr. C explains what metabolic flexibility is and how you can figure out if your metabolism is functioning poorly, plus find out the type of fat that is the most dangerous and how to measure your level of risk.

Dr. C also shares why the liver is the key to a healthy metabolism and how The Metabolism Reset Diet can help you repair your liver so your body can effectively use fat for fuel. You can reset your metabolism and lose weight again!

Get Dr. Alan Christianson’s free Metabolism Reset Challenge

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Breaking your fast with a loaded smoothie can help you lose weight and it keeps you full, focused, with steady sustained energy for hours. In this episode, you’ll learn how to build the perfect loaded smoothie. JJ explains what makes her smoothies “loaded” to help you lose weight, stop weight regain, and be the best fat burner. She reveals her hack to create perfectly blended smoothies, how to optimize the healthy resistant starch in bananas, plus how to make your smoothie super thick if that’s how you love them. With these tips, you’ll never get bored making delicious, filling, loaded smoothies.

Rather than using dieting as a hobby, I want you to see it as a therapeutic tool to be metabolically flexible and lose weight. And intermittent fasting is an amazing tool for fat loss, supporting healthy blood sugar metabolism, gut health, and so much more. In this episode, I take the fear out of fasting and show you how to do intermittent fasting without starving or otherwise feeling awful. You’ll learn about the different types of fasting, what you can have (and can’t have) while you’re fasting, a plan for newbies, how to gradually increase your fasting window, and why snacking is the enemy of weight loss. Plus, I'll reveal how to crush hunger, my hard and fast rule for fasting success, and the best time to exercise. Whether you’re new to intermittent fasting or want to boost your current fasting results for weight loss and more, you won’t want to miss this information-packed episode!

One simple healthy shift can be the needle mover to benefit everything else... And that one shift could be bone broth. In this episode of Ask the Health Expert, Dr. Kellyann Petrucci – weight loss expert, natural anti-aging specialist, and author of Dr. Kellyann's Bone Broth Diet (which JJ wrote the forward to) – shows you how to lose weight, turn back the clock, support your gut, and feel better with this “fountain of youth” food.

Bone broth goes way, way back… and as a nutrient-dense, satisfying food, it has stood the test of time. Dr. Kellynn explains what bone broth is, why it’s the ideal tool for intermittent fasting, plus how its collagen can help you support weight management, healthy aging, and have glowing skin.

Dr. Kellyann also talks about the root of modern-day disease, the amino acid in bone broth that helps you support weight management while maintaining muscle, and the critical key to balancing brain fog, moods, and irritability.

Plus, you’ll learn why managing your emotions starts with your gut, how a wellness day can make a big difference in how you look and feel, the antidote to stagnation (to spark up your life), and Dr. Kellyann’s end-of-day stress management technique.

Dr. Kellyann’s mission is to help women feel better, look better, and turn back the aging clock… and she has the tools and knowledge to do that. Don’t miss this fun, information-packed, inspiring episode that helps take charge of your health and be the best version of you… all by getting the many benefits of bone broth.

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If you're wondering if weight loss is possible after menopause, then you need to listen to this podcast episode! Author and fitness expert Debra Atkinson joins JJ to deep dive into how to look and feel your very best after age 50.

Listen as Debra shares her personal story, including how she got in the best shape of her life despite exercising less and going through major life changes. Debra also reveals the biggest exercise mistakes that she sees women making and what types of exercise women in perimenopause and beyond should be doing instead.

Plus, find out Debra's top recommendations on how to fuel your body before exercise, as well as the foods you should avoid before working out.

And don't miss Debra's amazing freebie that's packed with helpful diet, lifestyle, and exercise tips to help you stay strong and energized at any age!

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You 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 why exercise timing matters, a simple hack to curb before-bed hunger pangs, the stress-sleep connection, and how to use meditation and gratitude for better sleep. When you fix your sleep, you’ll be able to lose weight, stop weight regain, and be the best fat burner.

Intermittent 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 everything. Intermittent fasting helped her – and subsequently, thousands of patients – lose weight while gaining better mental clarity, energy, sleep, and overall health.

Tune in to hear why Cynthia believes women are much more sensitive to things like stress and sleep quality, when you should back off from intermittent fasting, and why variability is the key to fasting success. You’ll also learn who should NOT fast, how to fast during your menstrual cycle, and the sleep-fasting connection.

Cynthia also teaches you how to optimize intermittent fasting. She shows how to curb hunger between meals, the difference between dirty and clean fasting, why replacing electrolytes is critical during fasting, and what fasting newbies need to know.

Cynthia’s mission is to educate women on the benefits of intermittent fasting and overall holistic health and wellness. Don’t miss this information-packed episode, which will empower you to optimize intermittent fasting so you lose weight and feel better.

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If 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 foods to swap out, why pairing protein with fiber promotes detoxification, plus more ways to support your body’s detoxifying abilities.

Chalene 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 cycle foods and how her revolutionary approach to nutrition can help you boost your metabolism and lose stubborn weight for good.

Plus, you don't want to miss the incredible collection of video recipes that Chalene is giving away for free!

Get Chalene Johnson’s free collection of video recipes

https://comm.131method.com/cooking-collective

Can’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 chocolate and red wine can all support gut health.

We 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. Pingel struggled with symptoms of adrenal fatigue throughout her life, which doctors misdiagnosed or completely ignored.

Through naturopathic medicine, she discovered the root cause of her symptoms: Stress; which can adversely impact adrenal health, create hormonal imbalances, and more.

Today, Dr. Pingel helps others recover from adrenal fatigue by finding the root cause. She learned that every single condition her patients struggle with – including thyroid issues, gut health, and hormonal imbalances – can be linked to (and are often aggravated by) stress.

When they recover from stress and restore adrenal health, Dr. Pingel finds that her patients lose weight. They feel better. They sleep better.

In this podcast, you’ll learn the symptoms that Dr. Pingel looks for, how the hormone
cortisol can help or harm your body’s ability to handle stress, and the labs you need to request from your doctor (many doctors aren’t doing all of these tests).

Plus, you’ll learn about the one nutrient that stress depletes most, the tragic event in JJ’s life that taught her about stress management, and how extreme stress depletes many other nutrients that can also impair your immune system.

You’ll also learn about Dr. Pingel’s 4 ways to help people recover from stress and adrenal fatigue, including the type of exercise to do if extreme stress leaves you drained, how to train your sympathetic nervous system to handle stress better, and how meditation can help you manage stress and lose weight.

By focusing on adrenal health, you can recover from stress, too. Dr. Pingel provides powerful, effective ways to create calm and restore adrenal health so that stress doesn’t overtake your life. Grab a notepad, because you won’t want to miss this incredibly topical podcast!

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You 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 weight. With this information, you’ll understand why cross-training is critical for mixing up your diet, boosting your metabolism, and breaking weight loss resistance. Dieting isn’t a hobby… It’s a way to your BEST life!

Hey 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 super excited about. I'm focusing on the ways dieting can work as a therapeutic tool for healing. Not as your hobby and not as a lifestyle. So it's a great message. And one, I really hope you'll take to heart, but I learned anti diet kind of can be a little bit of a, head-scratcher a little confusing.

So thanks for hanging in there with me. And one thing that will never change is that you can always count on the same great strategies, tips, and access to experts. You need to look and feel your best. See ya in the next episode.

Author 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 shares the top sources of oxidative stress that can damage your mitochondria like excessive endurance exercise and exposure to environmental toxins.

Plus, Dr. Kalish reveals how to rebuild your mitochondria, including the simple diet and lifestyle tips you can start putting into action today to jumpstart fat burning, regain energy, and take back your health!

Get Dr. Dan Kalish’s free Mitochondria Masterclass

https://www.kalishinstitute.com/videos

It’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-dementia connection (this is shocking!). Plus, I’ll give you simple sugar swaps, how to build your plate to crush cravings, the super nutrient that balances blood sugar and lots more, and the surprising connection between sugar and gut health. With these strategies, you’ve got everything you need to step off the sugar roller coaster for good so that you can shift from being a sugar burner to a fat burner.

Research 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 everything he learned in medical school: The same advice he gave to patients to eat less, move more, and pay attention to the U S. Dietary Guidelines.

Only problem was, that advice was failing him and his patients.

Eventually, Dr. Ovadia found that by focusing on metabolic health, he was able to improve his own health. He lost over a hundred pounds and reversed his pre-diabetes.

With that same focus and passion, he helps patients reach those same results.

In this podcast, Dr. Ovadia talks about why our modern food environment has hijacked our health and made us metabolically unhealthy.

He explains the difference between clean and dirty processed foods, the link between disease and poor metabolic health, and why you may be metabolically unhealthy even if you are normal weight or even underweight.

Plus, Dr. Ovadia provides 5 health markers to help you shift gears and reclaim your metabolic health. In just 30 days, these strategies can create a measurable impact on your metabolic health.

Whether you or someone close to you struggles with metabolic issues including obesity and diabetes, you won’t want to miss this informative episode to reclaim and maintain your metabolic health.

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Can’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 better, and finally break that weight loss plateau.

Geneen 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 – life is messy, and Geneen shares how that messiness can be used as a doorway to magnificence!

Get Geneen Roth’s free guide, The Breaths I Have Left

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If 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 and feeling better. And don’t worry, I’ll show you how you can STILL enjoy your favorite foods and beverages… without the guilt.

Are 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 bowel syndrome (IBS).

Her philosophy is simple but powerful: To overcome past trauma and reclaim your health, you need to do 6 things that she explains in this episode.

Over time, Dani discovered food was the missing link that her doctors weren’t talking about. She used elimination diets (namely, The Virgin Diet) to address her health concerns and find healing.

She uses these same physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual processes she outlines in her new book, Wild & Well: Dani’s Six Commonsense Steps to Radical Healing, to help people heal at her Integrative Family Medicine in Franklin, Tennessee.

Dani’s story will inspire you if you’ve ever felt stuck or believe that things can never get any better. You won’t want to miss this episode!

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The founder of Breast Cancer Conqueror, Dr. Veronique Desaulniers has personally faced two breast cancer journeys. She joins JJ in today's podcast episode to talk about her new breast self-exam training model called My Breast Friend that is changing early breast cancer detection.

Listen as Dr. V explains why it's important to perform regular breast self-exam, as well as how My Breast Friend can help you understand the difference between normal breast tissue and any abnormalities that may arise.

Dr. V also shares why size matters when it comes to finding a breast cancer lump, as well as the top 7 triggers that can increase breast cancer risk. Find out about the power of touch in early breast cancer detection and how to be proactive about your breast health!

Get Dr. V’s free eBook, A Guide to a New Era in Early Breast Cancer Detection

Join 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 working for him. Dave found that by simply doing one thing less, he was able to drop the pounds easily; eating less.

Fasting helped Dave start dropping fat while maintaining energy levels, getting good sleep, feeling more excited about life, and actually lowering his biological age. Dave and JJ discuss the important signs for both women and men that your fasting cycle might need a change. It’s not a one-size-fits-all system, but once you can get your personal schedule figured out, you will start to reap the benefits of a fasting diet.

Plus, you’ll learn the ways to listen to your body! Some days you just need to rest, other days you need to shake up your schedule a bit. All without self-judgement. Your body knows what it needs, and it’s trying to tell you, you just need to train yourself to hear it!

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New York Times bestselling author Dr. Alexander Loyd is an expert in healing the source issues underlying illness and disease. In today’s podcast episode, Dr. Alex reveals how his groundbreaking Memory Engineering techniques can help you reshape problematic memories and 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 and hinder your starting to feel better about your everyday life.

Dr. Alex also explains the three problems he had to solve in order for Memory Engineering to work, plus he reveals how to start incorporating this incredible method into your routine so you can redefine your memories and feel better again.

Find out how to start healing your mind and your body today!

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When 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 herbalist, an author/speaker/educator, and most importantly, a survivor of her own hormonal challenges. The two will discuss how diet can have a great impact on your health as well as understanding where you are starting from and where you need to get to. They also discuss essential oils benefits and exactly how to balance hormones.

Listen in as Magdalena shares her vast knowledge and resources to help you overcome estrogen dominance, understand how to balance hormones, as well as essential oils benefits and so much more!

Take Magdalena’s Quiz: How Estrogenic Are You?

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Dr. Z and Mama Z are well known for their tips and trusted advice on natural living for families.

You're going to love today's far-ranging conversation from everything about essential oils and how to reduce your toxic burden to healthy eating and how Mama Z just got named Miss Georgia at the age of 41.

If you're looking for the link between the quality of your food and skincare and how you look and feel, today's episode will not disappoint!

Get the Zielinski’s book bonus bundle when you purchase The Essential Oils Diet

Join 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 to get in better shape, you can literally get more out of taking a walk in nature with nothing more than a backpack to give you the same (if not better) results. Michael doesn’t mince words though, there will be a bit of a challenge in certain ways like stepping somewhat out of your comfort zone. Less daily technology, more mindfulness, less instant gratification, slowing down a bit, all things that may sound pleasant on the surface, but we don’t realize how much mindlessness has become the norm for us. If we can get just a few small things in check, we will see great improvements in our physical and mental health, our emotional wellbeing, and our outlook on life.

You will be amazed and inspired when you listen to Michael explain how you can adjust a few small daily activities, like taking an enjoyable walk in nature and stepping somewhat out of your comfort zone, can get great gains!

You don’t want to miss this.

Get the first chapter of Michaels’ book: THE COMFORT CRISIS

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Jonathan 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, including how you can lower your body's setpoint weight and improve your metabolic health by focusing on the quality of the foods you're eating. Jonathans free recipe book helps with first understanding what is diabetes, understanding how to prevent diabetes and diabesity, and how to do it while keeping an enjoyable and tasty diet!

Plus, grab Jonathan's free recipe book with 99 scrumptious Diabesity-Defeating Smoothies so you can get started today!

https://diabesityseries.com/jn/99-smoothies/

Are 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 of relief (all while trying to maintain a decent mood!) sounds like your personal nightmare, then you’ll want to find out what you can do in the privacy and comfort of your own home to find that much needed relief.

Learn WHY chronic pain affects you like it does on a daily basis. Learn WHERE in your body those “neurotags” live. Learn HOW you can rewire these mental blocks that keep telling you you’ll never feel better. With getting some basic movement on a daily basis, good nutrients in your body, and keeping rested, you can make great improvements to your chronic daily pain. Once the physical side of the pain is being managed, the mental aspect needs to be worked with.

Dr. Jen will discuss both the physical and mental healing that is needed to become pain free! You won’t believe how much better you can feel just by doing a few simple things from the comfort and peace of your own home!

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Sheri Salata served as the Executive Producer of The Oprah Winfrey Show, as well as the Co-President of Harpo Studios and the Oprah Winfrey Network. After dedicating twenty years to the career of her dreams, she decided it was time for a life transformation!

In today's 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 should be a top priority to reinvent yourself, including the feel-good practices that can help renew your energy, inspire you to do more of what you love and achieve your dreams. Find out why JJ is raving about Sheri's new book, The Beautiful No, and grab Sheri's free Companion Workbook so you can start making your dreams come true!

Get a FREE chapter of Sheri's book, The Beautiful No

https://thepillarlife.com/the-beautiful-no_original/

JJ 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, although not everyone will feel the effects of these biological changes at the same time. Alisa takes you through the various stages of perimenopause, up to the culmination of menopause and menopause symptoms to be aware of, and finally entering the post-menopausal stage of menopause. 

She shares valuable tips on how proper dieting, supplements, exercise, perimenopause symptoms to be aware of, and even fasting can help to prepare for these various stages of perimenopause and menopause.

Get Alisa’s Free Hormone Evaluation Quiz!

https://www.floliving.com/what-is-your-v-sign/

Nicole Sachs is an author, therapist, and creator of the Freedom from Chronic Pain online brand. After being diagnosed with a severe condition of the spine at age 19, Nicole discovered the power of the mind-body connection in chronic pain relief.

Listen as Nicole explains the connection between 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 technique that can help you cope with unresolved emotional pain, which in turn, can provide relief from these everyday pains.

Find out more about Nicole’s inspiring journey and grab the first lesson of her Freedom from Chronic Pain course for free so you can start on the path to feeling better today!

https://www.thecureforchronicpain.com/

Have 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, control blood sugar, and treat type 2 diabetes.

Dr. Mowll explains how the current model for treating diabetes is not only outdated but also may be dangerous. After creating many custom tailored treatment plans for hundreds of clients with amazing success rates, he noticed how important a proper diet was. And it’s not just calorie counting, which is something he sees as a dismal failure.

Tune in to learn how to become the fat-burning machine you’ve always wanted to be!

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https://drmowll.lpages.co/manifesto-new/

Jennifer Fugo is an integrative nutritionist and expert in chronic skin rashes. She's here to talk with JJ about a common issue that's never been discussed on the podcast before: dandruff!

Listen as Jennifer reveals why anti-dandruff shampoos treat the symptoms rather than the root cause, as well as the surprising role that your gut and immune system can play in the development of dandruff. Jennifer also shares her top diet and supplement tips to help restore balance in your gut, which in turn, can heal dandruff.

Plus, grab Jennifer's free Skin Rash Root Cause Testing eGuide so you can get to the bottom of your skin issues and feel confident in the skin you're in!

https://www.skinterrupt.com/opt-in-list-of-root-cause-skin-tests/

Dr. 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 worldwide are experiencing similar situations. And she reinforces one important notion: all hope is not lost.

Dr. Leaf discusses her theory called the Geodesic Information Processing theory, which covers topics like how we think, build memory, and learn, and how we can transform that information into tools and processes that have helped the lives of hundreds of thousands of individuals with Traumatic Brain Injury, Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE), learning disabilities (ADD, ADHD), autism, dementia, and mental health issues like anxiety and depression. She also touches on the important roles of supportive family and friends.

You won’t want to miss this episode. Tune in now.

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Dr. Marvin Singh is an integrative gastroenterologist, author, and distinguished speaker. After diving deep into the field of integrative medicine, he lost 40 pounds himself by making diet and lifestyle modifications.

Listen as Dr. Singh explains the root causes of common gastrointestinal issues like heartburn and small intestinal bacterial overgrowth, as well as the dangers of acid-reducing medications like proton pump inhibitors.

Dr. Singh also shares natural remedies for healing your gut and eliminating uncomfortable symptoms, plus he talks about his viewpoint on diet and nutrition, including why it's key to customize your eating plan.

Plus, get Dr. Singh’s free 4-Week Gut Reset eBook so you can start getting your gut health back on track today!

https://drmarvinsingh.com/4-week-gut-reset/

After 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 her diet could help realign her chakras. Serena knew that there had to be a way to crack the code of using fresh and raw (not to mention colorful) foods to help promote a healthy mental state, support gut health, sustained energy to better sleep, and everything in between.

Serena and JJ talk about how ANYONE can learn to focus on what their body needs and how to feed those needs. Serena gives great real-world advice on how to deal with stress, gut health, heart health, and more! No prior chakra knowledge needed!

Sign up to download Serena’s Anti-Aging E-Book and learn how to become the healthiest you!

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We'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.

Emily 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 Emily Lark’s Healthy Back Checklist

https://www.healthybacksystem.com/

"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?" 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?" 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.

https://members.dremilykiberd.com/~access/a2c137f/

"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 out her FREE guide on working out with Hashimoto's. 

https://members.dremilykiberd.com/~access/a2c137f/

"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://members.dremilykiberd.com/~access/a2c137f/

Dr. 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. Understanding just what the heck is going on with your hormones will be the key you didn’t even know you were looking for! Learn how you can find what she calls the “Goldilocks Position”.

Dr. Sara talks about early signs of testosterone depletion like not being able to build or maintain muscle, losing everyday vitality, and lack of sex drive. And, she’ll tell you lifestyle factors to BOOST your testosterone levels.

She also dives deep into signs of, and just what to do about, declining growth hormone. Dr. Sara gives some self-tests you can do right now while you listen to the podcast. And finally, Dr. Sara discusses her struggles with, and ultimately her taking control over her insulin resistance.

You won’t want to miss this episode!

Get Dr. Sara’s Free Blood Sugar Guide (Scroll to bottom of page to get the guide)

"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 Cellular Cleanse

https://drbillcole.mykajabi.com/offers/qiroY2yW

"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 to Dr. Bill Cole's FREE 42 Day Cellular Cleanse

https://drbillcole.mykajabi.com/offers/qiroY2yW

"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 avoid consuming them if you have hypothyroidism.

Get access to Dr. Bill Cole's FREE 42 Day Cellular Cleanse

https://drbillcole.mykajabi.com/offers/qiroY2yW

"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 an imbalance in the gut. Listen in to find out what it is.

Get access to Dr. Bill Cole's FREE 42 Day Cellular Cleanse

https://drbillcole.mykajabi.com/offers/qiroY2yW

"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.

Listen in to hear Dr. Cole explain how hormone resistance may be the culprit and what to do about it. The good news is the solution may be no further than your own kitchen.

Get access to Dr. Bill Cole's FREE 42 Day Cellular Cleanse

https://drbillcole.mykajabi.com/offers/qiroY2yW

Dr. 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 test you should be asking your doctor to perform if you suspect you have Hashimoto's.

Plus, Dr. Campbell explains the connection between histamine intolerance and thyroid disorders, as well as how to know if histamine-rich foods are creating issues for you. Find out how to take control of your thyroid health so you can feel better again!

Get Dr. Becky Campbell’s free Thyroid Guide and infographic on histamine!

"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.
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"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?" 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.
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"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. 
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"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.
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Dr. Ann Louise Gittleman, the First Lady of Nutrition, has been a pioneer for over four decades in the health and wellness arena. With 36 books written, Dr. Gittleman has impacted the health of millions of people. Her latest game-changing book (her 37th!), Radical Longevity, offers a radical shift about how to upgrade your health and age amazingly.

In this podcast, JJ Virgin talks with Dr. Gittleman about cultivating radical longevity. Among Dr. Gittleman’s many pearls of wisdom, you’ll learn why there’s no one diet for everyone, how to fight toxins, the mineral that’s contributing to Alzheimer’s, and the triple-whammy nutrient for blood sugar balance.

Dr. Gittleman and JJ also talk about the go-to nutrient for skin problems like eczema, cross-training your diet for longevity, and why digesting protein becomes so critical as you get older.

Plus, you won’t want to miss this super-simple, inexpensive hack that Dr. Gittleman swears by to get a great night’s sleep, even if you’ve been struggling for years. This tip is worth the price of admission alone. (Hint: You probably have this in your medicine cabinet.)

You’ll want to grab a pen and take notes: Dr. Gittleman is a powerhouse of information!

Get Dr. Gittleman’s FREE Guidebook: Are You A Copperhead? at annlouise.com/jjvirgin.

"Why is keto bad if you have adrenal issues?" asks Jamie from Facebook. Here with our answer is Dr. Anna Cabeca, board-certified Gynecologist and expert in functional medicine.

This is a controversial subject. According to Dr. Anna, the answer lies in your bodily acidity while on keto. Tune in to this answer to discover if keto is right for you if you have adrenal issues.

Check out Dr. Anna's FREE Keto-Green Recipe E-Book at book.ketogreendiet.com/keto-recipe-pdf-optin?utm_medium=podcast&utm_source=AsktheHealthExpert&utm_campaign=KGBookLaunch.

"Is it appropriate for those with high total cholesterol and LDL to attempt keto?" asks Mandy Joan from Facebook. Here to answer is Dr. Anna Cabeca, board-certified Gynecologist and expert in functional medicine.

In this episode, Dr. Anna gives her clinical expertise with keto and high cholesterol and LDL. Tune in to learn the tests and considerations she recommends to implement to safely enter a ketogenic diet.

Check out Dr. Anna's FREE Keto-Green Recipe E-Book at book.ketogreendiet.com/keto-recipe-pdf-optin?utm_medium=podcast&utm_source=AsktheHealthExpert&utm_campaign=KGBookLaunch.

"Are there long-term effects to keto? Can I stay on it forever?" asks Paul from Instagram. Here with our answer is Dr. Anna Cabeca, board-certified Gynecologist and expert in functional medicine.

According to Dr. Anna, the keto-green lifestyle is indeed sustainable. Tune into this episode to learn how you can integrate a healthy keto lifestyle into your diet.

Check out Dr. Anna's FREE Keto-Green Recipe E-Book at book.ketogreendiet.com/keto-recipe-pdf-optin?utm_medium=podcast&utm_source=AsktheHealthExpert&utm_campaign=KGBookLaunch.

"How do you boost progesterone and testosterone in balance for women over 50 while maintaining healthy estrogen levels?" asks Ron from Facebook. Here to answer is Dr. Anna Cabeca, board-certified Gynecologist and expert in functional medicine.

In this episode, Dr. Anna describes the lifecycle of these hormones, and how to help balance them. If you are interested in optimizing your hormonal health, this episode is for you.

Check out Dr. Anna's FREE Keto-Green Recipe E-Book at book.ketogreendiet.com/keto-recipe-pdf-optin?utm_medium=podcast&utm_source=AsktheHealthExpert&utm_campaign=KGBookLaunch.

"Can you recommend a resource for those nearing or at menopause who want to learn how to use a modified keto diet so we don't stress our hormone balance even more?" asks tinkam from Instagram. Here with our answer is Dr. Anna Cabeca, board-certified Gynecologist and expert in functional medicine.

According to Dr. Anna, the key is to go keto-green. Tune in to this episode where she describes what the keto-green lifestyle is and all of the benefits it can provide.

Check out Dr. Anna's FREE Keto-Green Recipe E-Book at book.ketogreendiet.com/keto-recipe-pdf-optin?utm_medium=podcast&utm_source=AsktheHealthExpert&utm_campaign=KGBookLaunch.

If you’re struggling with brain fog, fatigue, insomnia, or joint pain, you don’t want to miss today’s podcast episode! Clinical researcher and bestselling author Dr. Michael Ruscio reveals why an unhealthy gut may be the culprit behind your symptoms.

Listen as Dr. Ruscio explains why gut problems can often come disguised as other health issues like thyroid problems or hormonal imbalances, as well as how his free quiz can help you determine the root cause of your symptoms.

Dr. Ruscio also talks about the series of interventions in his book Healthy Gut, Healthy You, that can help heal your gut, including a Paleo and low-FODMAP diet, plus he shares his top recommendations for herbs that can help with female hormonal imbalances. Find out how to restore your gut health in a stepwise fashion so you can feel better from head to toe!

Get Dr. Michael Ruscio’s free quiz to determine the root cause of your symptoms at drruscio.com/hghy-quiz.

"What strategies can help boost or potentiate fasting results?" asks Cason from Facebook. Here to answer is Cynthia Thurlow, nurse practitioner and intermittent fasting expert.

In her answer, Cynthia provides some practices on how to maximize the benefits provided by fasting. If you want to get the most from your fasting practice, this episode is for you.

For more info on fasting, check out Cynthia Thurlow's free Intermittent Fasting FAQ at cynthiathurlow.com/blog/intermittent-fasting-faq.

"I noticed my hair is beginning to thin. Is this a sign that something else is off with my health?" asks Shea from Faceboook. Here to answer is Dr. Bill Cole, founder of Key Cellular Nutrition and expert in the field of functional medicine and cellular healing.

Hair loss can be a difficult condition to pin down. In his answer, Dr. Cole provides us some potential health issues that could potentially cause hair loss.

For more from Dr. Cole, check out his FREE 42 Day Cellular Cleanse at drbillcole.mykajabi.com/offers/qiroY2yW.

"Should people get blood work annually?" asks Shauna from Instagram. Here to answer is Dr. Steven Gundry, heart surgeon, founder of the International Heart & Lung Institute, and author of the best-selling Plant Paradox book series.

According to Dr. Gundry, it depends on the situation. In his answer, he breaks down the efficacy of blood work, where it helps, and where it's not as useful.

Use code JJVIRGIN25 for 25% off first time orders at gundrymd.com (bundles excluded & cannot be combined with other offer codes).

"Why can't I get back on a diet?!" asks Cyndi from Facebook. Here to answer is JJ Virgin, Board Certified in Holistic Nutrition and author of The Sugar Impact Diet.

The idea of a diet has long been a controversial topic. In this episode, JJ gives us her perspective on the proper place of a diet. If you struggle with diets and need motivation, this episode is for you.

"My doctor wants me to go on a low sugar, low fat diet. What is the best way for me to address this?" asks Beverly from Facebook. Here to answer is JJ Virgin, Board Certified in Holistic Nutrition and author of The Virgin Diet.

In her answer, JJ provides her expertise on how sugar impacts us and how it can sneak into our diet. This episode is packed with actionable information on how to set yourself up for nutritional success.

In 1996, Dr. Jill Bolte Taylor had a stroke when a blood vessel erupted on the left side of her brain. The stroke left her unable to speak, read, walk, write, or remember anything from her past. Her 8-year recovery period impacts her work today.

In this podcast, JJ Virgin talks with Dr. Taylor about brain health, present-moment awareness, and how to better manage stress and anxiety. Dr. Taylor begins by debunking some popular brain myths. (You know the one where we only use 10% of our brains? That’s not true.)

We also talk about present-moment awareness and how being in this moment can help lower stress levels.

Through what she calls whole-brain living (also the title of her new book), Dr. Taylor says that we have the power to choose who we want to be in this moment and that we can train ourselves to be present. Dr. Taylor goes on to share her definition of personal freedom, and why she believes a stroke was the greatest gift of her life.

If you’ve ever felt stuck in a past pattern that holds you back or struggled with anxiety about the future, you don’t want to miss this informative podcast.

Become Anxiety-Free with This Simple Technique from Dr. Jill Bolte Taylor, at discover.hayhouse.com/boltetaylor-90secondreset

"Help... My sleep is suffering since starting to fast. What do I do?" asks Valerie from Facebook. Here to answer is Cynthia Thurlow, nurse practitioner and intermittent fasting expert.

Like nutrition, sleep is crucial to your health. In her answer, Cynthia helps troubleshoot your sleep troubles. If you started fasting and are having trouble with sleep, this episode is for you!

For more from Cynthia Thurlow, check out her FREE Intermittent Fasting FAQ at cynthiathurlow.com/blog/intermittent-fasting-faq

"What is the best way to break my fast?" asks Will from Instagram. Here with our answer is Cynthia Thurlow, nurse practitioner and intermittent fasting expert.

According to Cynthia, the key here is to use your intuition to help decide the best way to break your fast. Tune in to the full episode and learn how you can get started making the right nutritional choices.

For more from Cynthia Thurlow, check out her FREE Intermittent Fasting FAQ at cynthiathurlow.com/blog/intermittent-fasting-faq

"Why is fasting bad for menopause?" asks awsmhealth from Instagram. Here to answer is Cynthia Thurlow, nurse practitioner and intermittent fasting expert.

In her answer, Cynthia explains that menopausal women can actually stand to greatly benefit from fasting. Check out the full episode where she explains why this is, and how we can best include fasting into our lives.

For more from Cynthia Thurlow, check out her FREE Intermittent Fasting FAQ at cynthiathurlow.com/blog/intermittent-fasting-faq

"Would fasting over 12 hours shrink your ovaries?" asks Barbie from Instagram. Here with our answer is Cynthia Thurlow, nurse practitioner and intermittent fasting expert.

According to Cynthia, fasting is mostly safe, but certain considerations should be taken for women who are cycling. Tune in to her full answer where she breaks down how fasting can be best used to work with your menstrual cycle.

For more from Cynthia Thurlow, check out her FREE Intermittent Fasting FAQ at cynthiathurlow.com/blog/intermittent-fasting-faq

"What is your opinion on intermittent fasting for women?" asks sj_explores_health from Instagram. Here to answer is Cynthia Thurlow, nurse practitioner and intermittent fasting expert.

Intermittent fasting will have a wide range of effects depending on the individual. In this episode, Cynthia breaks down the situations where women may want to make use of (or avoid) intermittent fasting.

For more from Cynthia Thurlow, check out her FREE Intermittent Fasting FAQ at cynthiathurlow.com/blog/intermittent-fasting-faq

Dr. William Li is a world-renowned physician, scientist, speaker, and author. He joins JJ in today's podcast episode to talk about the incredible healing power of food!

Listen as Dr. Li explains the science behind how to eat to starve cancer, including the concept of anti-angiogenesis, which was discussed in his widely-viewed TED Talk.

Dr. Li also shares his thoughts on meal timing and why your body is hardwired for health, as well as the powerful foods that can support your body's key defense systems. Find out about the incredible health-boosting foods to add to your diet in order to help prevent disease and live a long, vibrant life!

"Any suggestions on a calorie burning exercise?" asks David from Facebook. Here with our answer is JJ Virgin, Certified Exercise Physiologist and author of The Virgin Diet.

In this episode, JJ explains the fundamentals of an effective exercise routine that leads to burning calories. If you're curious about how to optimize your health with exercise, this is the episode for you.

"How do you know if you need hormone replacement therapy?" asks Susan from Facebook. Here to answer is JJ Virgin, Certified Nutrition Specialist and author of The Sugar Impact Diet.

Hormone replacement therapy can be a big decision, so it's important to know if it's the right decision for you. Tune into JJ's answer where she shares a blueprint to help you decide if hormone replacement is right for you.

"How do I rid bloating and make my stomach flat?" asks Chris K from Facebook. Here with our answer is JJ Virgin, Certified Exercise Physiologist and author of The Virgin Diet.

According to JJ, bloat is usually connected to the foods you are eating. In this episode, she breaks down the top foods which cause bloating, and how we can remedy this in our diets.

"I have adrenal fatigue and I don't know what to do about it. Other than a supplement I was provided, what else can I do?" asks nyc_qtpie from Instagram. Here to answer is JJ Virgin, Board Certified in Holistic Nutrition and author of The Sugar Impact Diet.

Adrenal fatigue can be a confusing condition to treat. In this episode, JJ shares with us the various causes, as well as some actionable tools we can use to work with this condition.

"As a rule, do you recommend that women take estrogen replacements after menopause?" asks TBL Ruth from Instagram. Here with our answer is JJ Virgin, Certified Nutrition Specialist and author of The Virgin Diet.

According to JJ, there are many factors to consider after menopause. Tune into the full answer where she breaks these strategies down, and gives us the tools and tests we need to optimize our health.

Our guest today is Todd White, bio-hacker and founder of Dry Farm Wines. Todd joins JJ to talk about the wine industry and the little-known secrets that may be causing unwanted side effects when you indulge in a glass or two.

The truth is, most wine is made with more sugar and alcohol than is necessary - and that’s what causes unwanted side effects like headaches, nausea, or a full-blown hangover.

Built on a foundation of honesty and peace, Dry Farm Wines sources pure Natural Wines and lab tests them to ensure each bottle is sugar-free (0-0.15g per glass), lower in sulfites, and lower in alcohol (under 12.5% alc/vol). And, the wines are friendly to low carb, Paleo, ketogenic, and low sugar diets.

Tune in to hear Todd share the value his wines provide - with JJ as a loyal customer for life, you won’t want to miss this!

Get Todd’s free Ebook: Natural Wine Facts at https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Nxo63xQxXAi41u5_c2_BW_ELugXV4Na0/view?usp=sharing

"Is collagen an important supplement to take to address aging?" asks Jessica from Instagram. Here with our answer is Rachel Varga, Board Certified Aesthetic Nurse Specialist.

Collagen is a key protein needed to address aging. In this episode, Rachel explains the key factors to look at when considering a collagen supplement. If you've ever been confused by the multitude of collagen supplements out there, this episode is for you.

Use the promo code JJVIRGIN for 15% off of a One on One Consultation with Rachel at RachelVarga.ca

"What can I do if I've noticed hair loss?" asks Tami from Facebook. Here to answer is Rachel Varga, Board Certified Aesthetic Nurse Specialist.

Hair loss can be a tricky issue to work through. In this episode, Rachel lays out the most effective tools and technologies we can use to work with hair loss.

Use the promo code JJVIRGIN for 15% off of a One on One Consultation with Rachel at RachelVarga.ca

"What are your favorite biohacking tests and gadgets?" asks Katie from the Beauty & the Biohacker Podcast. Here with our answer is Rachel Varga, Board Certified Aesthetic Nurse Specialist.

Biohacking can be an incredible tool to optimize our health and wellness. In this episode, Rachel shares her favorite biohacking tools that you can use to supercharge your health.

Use the promo code JJVIRGIN for 15% off of a One on One Consultation with Rachel at RachelVarga.ca

"Do we really need to wear sunscreen every day even if it's not sunny outside?" asks Mila from The Rachel Varga Podcast. Here to answer is Rachel Varga, Board Certified Aesthetic Nurse Specialist.

In this episode, Rachel gives us a crash course in UV rays, how they affect our skin, and why sunscreen is essential for skin health.

Use the promo code JJVIRGIN for 15% off of a One on One Consultation with Rachel at RachelVarga.ca

"What do you think about collagen supplements for the skin?" asks Linda from YouTube. Here with our answer is Rachel Varga, Board Certified Aesthetic Nurse Specialist.

According to Rachel, collagen supplements can be a great tool for skin health. Tune in to the full episode to learn if they may be right for you and what the most effective type of collagen supplements are.

Use the promo code JJVIRGIN for 15% off of a One on One Consultation with Rachel at RachelVarga.ca

Sarah Fragoso and Dr. Brooke Kalanick share a passion for helping women live bigger, better lives. Their recently-released book, Hangry, helps women understand the powerful impact that hormones can have on hunger, energy levels, and mood, and how to balance your hormones so you can feel better fast!

Listen as Dr. Brooke and Sarah share how the hormone hierarchy can help you figure out which hormones to address first, including why issues with cortisol and thyroid hormones are placed at the top of the priority list, while estrogen and progesterone imbalances are placed further down.

Sarah and Dr. Brooke also reveal how to determine which type of exercise is best for your hormones, as well as common hormone disruptors that may be sneaking into your food. Plus they share their thoughts on the keto diet and their top recommendations if you're struggling with histamine intolerance.

Find out how to reset your hormones so you never have to be hangry again!

Get additional materials for Hangry including their Hormone Hierarchy Infographic at sarahanddrbrooke.com/hangry-gated-resources.

"Can you explain how sweet potatoes and squashes are good foods for fat loss?" asks magda_healthcoach from Instagram. Here to answer is JJ Virgin, Board Certified in Holistic Nutrition and author of The Virgin Diet.

In her answer, JJ describes the essential requirements of a healthy meal and how sweet potatoes and squash fit into this picture. In addition, she gives some more specific food recommendations to maximize your health.

"I'm interested in a diet for weight loss in stages of menopause. Any tips?" asks Lisa from Facebook. Here to answer is JJ Virgin, Certified Nutrition Specialist and author of The Sugar Impact Diet.

In her answer, JJ gives a variety of actionable advice ranging from diet to stress management. This is an info-packed episode you won't want to miss.

"If I eat protein shakes daily, can it cause a food intolerance?" asks Debbie from Instagram. Here to answer is JJ Virgin, Certified Exercise Physiologist and author of The Virgin Diet.

In her answer, JJ shows us how to build an extremely nutritious protein shake. She points out the common pitfalls which can contribute to food intolerances and how to avoid them.

"Should I avoid meat that is fed a corn-based diet while testing my food intolerances?" asks Kerri from Facebook. Here with our answer is JJ Virgin, Board Certified in Holistic Nutrition and author of The Sugar Impact Diet.

According to JJ, you are what you eat. In her answer, she applies this principle to what we feed the animals we eat. Tune in for the full story and how to make sure you're doing the best for your body.

"I'd love to hear more about best supplements and antioxidants for ages 40 and over" asks Kay from Facebook. Here with our answer is JJ Virgin, Certified Nutrition Specialist and author of The Virgin Diet.

With so many supplements out there today, it can be confusing which ones are best for you. In this episode, JJ gives us a plan for how to choose the supplements which will benefit us most at 40+.

JJ brings back a fan-favorite of the show, America's Holistic Plastic Surgeon, Dr. Tony Youn.

Dr. Youn is one of the nation's leaders in teaching health-conscious men and women how to look and feel their best.

In today’s episode, Dr. Youn shares key information about skin care, including what’s the bare minimum that someone should do with their skin on a daily basis.

Plus, he talks about what to avoid that causes breakouts and aging.

And he breaks down the difference between sunscreen and sunblock, so you know exactly what to use based on your circumstances.

This is an episode you won’t want to miss!

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"I've been stress eating. Do you have any tips for changing this habit?" asks Kaitlyn from Facebook. Here with our answer is Serena Poon, Celebrity Chef, Certified Nutritionist, and Reiki Master.

Stress eating is something many of us struggle with on a daily basis. In her answer, Serena gives us a set of tools to help us handle stress so that we don't resort to stress-eating to cope.

For more from Serena, check out her FREE Anti-Aging E-Book at serenaloves.clickfunnels.com/thank-you1600727819629.

"What are your favorite foods for glowing skin and reducing acne?" asks Cynthia from Facebook. Here to answer is Serena Poon, Celebrity Chef, Certified Nutritionist, and Reiki Master.

In her answer, Serena tells us some of her favorite foods for skin health and shows us how these foods may work to protect our skin and make it glow.

For more from Serena, check out her FREE Anti-Aging E-Book at serenaloves.clickfunnels.com/thank-you1600727819629.

"I keep hearing about adaptogens for helping with stress. What are they and which are your favorites?" asks Gilly from Instagram. Here with our answer is Serena Poon, Celebrity Chef, Certified Nutritionist, and Reiki Master.

According to Serena, adaptogens can be a huge help when it comes to balancing your stress levels. In her full answer, she helps us understand the use of adaptogens, how they work, and how best to integrate them into our lives.

For more from Serena, check out her FREE Anti-Aging E-Book at serenaloves.clickfunnels.com/thank-you1600727819629.

"How does Reiki work?" asks Tori from Facebook. Here to answer is Serena Poon, Celebrity Chef, Certified Nutritionist, and Reiki Master.

In her answer, Serena teaches us exactly what Reiki is and how it can bring peace and may help support a healthy lifestyle. If you've ever been curious about Reiki, this episode is a must-listen.

For more from Serena, check out her FREE Anti-Aging E-Book at serenaloves.clickfunnels.com/thank-you1600727819629.

"What is the story with crystals? Any benefits or is it total woo?" asks Sarah from Instagram. Here with our answer is Serena Poon, Celebrity Chef, Certified Nutritionist, and Reiki Master.

Crystals have a long history of metaphysical and health uses. In this episode, Serena explains how crystals work and how using them may help protect ourselves against disease.

For more from Serena, check out her FREE Anti-Aging E-Book at serenaloves.clickfunnels.com/thank-you1600727819629.

You're in for a treat: Dr. Joe Mercola, bestselling author and founder of the world's number one natural health website, joins JJ for a bonus episode of Ask the Health Expert!

Today's topic is all about Dr. Mercola's groundbreaking KetoFast protocol that combines the ketogenic diet and strategic meal timing. Listen as Dr. Mercola shares the incredible science-backed benefits of fasting, such as helping with cell repair and boosting longevity.

Dr. Mercola also explains how to implement the KetoFast approach, including the ins and outs of a compressed eating window and partial fast, as well as how to figure out the types and amounts of foods you should be adding to your plate.

Find out Dr. Mercola's cutting-edge tips on how to time your ketogenic meals so you can jumpstart fat burning and live a longer, healthier life!

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"Turmeric requires black pepper and if that makes the gut more permeable, how do I deal with that?" asks Ann F from Facebook. Here with our answer is JJ Virgin, Board Certified in Holistic Nutrition and author of The Virgin Diet.

Curcumin is an extremely healthy nutrient, but it can be confusing when figuring out the best way to get it into your system. In this episode, JJ dives into turmeric, curcumin, and how you can implement them into your diet.

"Any help for hot flashes?" asks amy.j.gearing from Instagram. Here to answer is JJ Virgin, Certified Exercise Physiologist and author of The Sugar Impact Diet.

In her answer, JJ provides us tons of actionable advice to work with hot flashes in the way that serves us best. If you are struggling with your hot flashes, this episode is a must-listen.

"What are your thoughts on diet culture vs. intuitive eating?" asks annlafees from Instagram. Here with our answer is JJ Virgin, Certified Nutrition Specialist and author of The Virgin Diet.

It can be hard to keep track of all the different paradigms in regard to eating. In this episode, JJ deconstructs the concept of a diet and gives us a new way to look at our relationship to eating.

"Any suggestions for curbing appetite and cravings?" asks Sobia from Facebook. Here to answer is JJ Virgin, Board-Certified in Holistic Nutrition and author of The Sugar Impact Diet.

This is an important issue that many of us face on a daily basis. In her answer, JJ lays out the various causes of cravings and some actionable advice on how to handle them in a sustainable way.

"I use a body fat scale every day but what the heck do all the different numbers mean?" asks Tiffany from Facebook. Here with our answer is JJ Virgin, Certified Nutrition Specialist and author of The Sugar Impact Diet.

Body fat scales are an important measurement tool on the weight loss journey. Tune in to the episode to hear JJ break down how they work and how you can use your body fat scale to aid you best.

What if I told you menopause doesn’t have to be a thing women are required to suffer through and tolerate?

What if you could meet the transition with ease and a sense of calm?

Today JJ is joined by special guest Dr. LaKeischa McMillan, Integrative Gynecologist and Hormone Specialist.

Dr. McMillan has a passion for helping perimenopausal and menopausal women suffering from the symptoms of depleting hormones get their hormones balanced, regain mental sharpness, have energy all day, and remember how beautiful and vital they are.

Dr. McMillan & JJ open up about the thing most mothers haven’t talked about with their daughters: Menopause. They share how to know what’s real, what’s not real, and most importantly, what you can do about it!

Plus, Dr. McMillan shares the one thing that causes most menopausal symptoms to emerge early and how to manage it.

You won’t want to miss it!

Take Dr. LaKeischa’s FREE Hormone Quiz at hormonequiz.co!

"What foods seem 'healthy' but should be avoided for gut health?" asks Stella from Twitter. Here to answer is Dr. Stephen Gundry, former cardiac surgeon and author of the best-selling Plant Paradox book series.

Not all foods are as healthy as they seem. In his answer, Dr. Gundry points out the most deceptive and dangerous foods for gut health.

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"What do you recommend for energy-boosting foods and suggest avoiding that are energy-depleting foods?" asks Inez on Facebook. Here to answer is Dr. Stephen Gundry, former cardiac surgeon and author of the best-selling Plant Paradox book series.

In this episode, Dr. Gundry breaks down the most dangerous foods for your energy as well as the best energy-boosting foods. If you want to eat to optimize your energy, this is the episode for you.

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"I've been really moody and gaining weight, but not eating more. Why? How can I reverse this?" asks Liz on Instagram. Here with our answer is Dr. Stephen Gundry, former cardiac surgeon and author of the best-selling Plant Paradox book series.

According to Dr. Gundry, the answer may likely lie in the gut. Tune in to the full answer where he breaks down how the gut works and how you can optimize your mood by fixing your gut.

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"What is time-restricted eating? Is it healthy?" asks Sarah on Instagram. Here to answer is Dr. Stephen Gundry, former cardiac surgeon and author of the best-selling Plant Paradox book series.

Fasting has become very popular, with many different methods being used. In this episode, Dr. Gundry explains what time-restricted eating is and the great health benefits it can provide.

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"Why am I always so tired? Is it what I'm eating?" asks Austin on Instagram. Here with our answer is Dr. Stephen Gundry, former cardiac surgeon and author of the best-selling Plant Paradox book series.

Dr. Gundry has worked with the issue of exhaustion a great deal in his practice. In this episode, he shares his expertise on the connection between diet and your energy levels and offers some advice on how to eat to boost your energy.

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Dr. Jason Fung is a bestselling author and world-renowned expert on fasting. He joins JJ in today's podcast episode to reveal the powerful benefits of fasting and how you can incorporate fasting into your routine to take back your health!

Listen as Dr. Fung explains why the calories in-calories out method of dieting doesn't work, as well as why fasting is a better option for lasting weight loss. Dr. Fung also busts common myths about fasting, plus he shares the incredible advantages that fasting has to offer, including how it can help slow aging, fight disease, increase energy levels and burn away stored fat.

Find out about the different types of fasting and grab Dr. Fung's free introductory course at thefastingmethod.com/online-intermittent-fasting-program, so you can start reaping the rewards of fasting today!

"How will I know if I have a food intolerance?" asks Georgia from Instagram. Here with our answer is JJ Virgin, Certified Nutrition Specialist and author of The Virgin Diet.

It can be tricky to pinpoint a specific food intolerance because our bodies are so complex. In her answer, JJ gives us a sustainable method for identifying food intolerances and creating a diet for optimal health.

"I'm 54 and have had cystic acne for a year. What test should I take?" asks Vevster from Instagram. Here to answer is JJ Virgin, Board Certified in Holistic Nutrition and author of The Sugar Impact Diet.

In her answer, JJ helps identify what the underlying cause of cystic acne may be. She leverages her expertise to recommend some tests to see what's going on, as well as home remedies to help this condition.

"Is snacking on plain, sugar-free jello OK?" asks Gabriela from Instagram. Here with our answer is JJ Virgin, Certified Nutrition Specialist and author of The Virgin Diet.

In this episode, JJ breaks down the health implications of artificial sweeteners and the sustainability of snacking on sugar-free jello. Tune in to the full episode where she offers some healthy alternatives.

"Can you suggest some good snacks to keep up my calorie intake while I am breastfeeding?" asks Ashley from Instagram. Here to answer is JJ Virgin, Board Certified in Holistic Nutrition and author of the Sugar Impact Diet.

According to JJ, the key is to get the right nutrients in the meals you eat daily. Tune in to her full answer where she offers specific advice around how to up your calorie intake in the healthiest way possible.

"What does it mean to eat by the clock?" asks uujerri from Instagram. Here with our answer is JJ Virgin, Certified Nutrition Specialist and author of The Virgin Diet.

The timing of your eating may be more important than you think. In this episode, JJ breaks down exactly what it means to "Eat by the Clock," and how you can get your meal timing down to optimize your health.

Maintaining a healthy mindset is just as important as maintaining a healthy diet. Some argue it’s more important.

A positive mindset has a direct link been linked to overall well-being and happiness.

Danette May, America’s leading healthy lifestyle expert, joins JJ on the podcast today to discuss self-love, forgiveness, and how kindness toward yourself and others can connect you to your greatest self.

Danette distills the essence of sparking your own transformation and guides you through the daily rituals she practices to provide purpose and peace in her life.

She also shares how she modifies her activities based on her monthly cycle for improved productivity, creativity, and overall wellness.

You won’t want to miss this!

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"How can paleo and vegan diets both be good for the thyroid?" emailed Roberta. Here with our answer is Dr. Alan Christianson, naturopathic medical doctor and author of NYT bestseller The Adrenal Reset Diet.

It may seem contradictory that both of these diets are good for thyroid health. In this episode, Dr. Christianson explains how each of these diets might be good for thyroid health.

For more from Dr. Christianson, check out his FREE Invisible Iodine Series at jjvirgin.com/iodine.

"Has thyroid disease become more common?" asks Josephine from Facebook. Here to answer is Dr. Alan Christianson, naturopathic medical doctor and author of NYT bestseller The Adrenal Reset Diet.

Thyroid disease is a common topic in today's age, and the frightening reason for this is that it is on the rise. In his answer, Dr. Christianson breaks down the rise in this condition and the different ways that it is proliferating.

For more from Dr. Christianson, check out his FREE Invisible Iodine Series at jjvirgin.com/iodine.

"My 23andMe says I am at risk for age-related macular degeneration. What should I do for prevention?" asks Julie from Facebook. Here to answer is Dr. Rudrani Banik, board-certified ophthalmologist and functional medicine expert.

In her answer, Dr. Banik explains exactly what macular degeneration is, how it can arise in an individual, and what you can do to help stay safe. If you've ever been concerned about this condition, this episode is a must-listen.

For more from Dr. Rudrani Banik, check out her free guide on How To Resolve Your Headaches The Natural Way at rudranibanikmd.com/stop-suffering-start-living.

"Is there anything additional you would advise for immune support to those who are being treated for cancer?" asks Barb from the Super Immune Secrets Masterclass. Here to answer is Dr. Heather Paulson, board-certified naturopathic oncologist.

Immune support is extremely important in these times and this is especially true for cancer patients. In her answer, Dr. Paulson gives us the details on what makes a good immune system and what we can do to boost immune health.

For more from Dr. Paulson, check out her FREE Cancer Proof Diet Roadmap at drheatherpaulson.clickfunnels.com/roadmap.

"I recently went into remission from cancer. Any recommendations for getting healthier and staying in remission?" asks Janet Cohen from Facebook. Here with our answer is Dr. Heather Paulson, board-certified naturopathic oncologist.

According to Dr. Paulson, there are three fundamental things to focus on for helping to stay in remission and living a healthy post-cancer life. Tune in to hear the full answer where she breaks down each of these fundamentals and gives us actionable advice related to each.

For more from Dr. Paulson, check out her FREE Cancer Proof Diet Roadmap at drheatherpaulson.clickfunnels.com/roadmap.

Melissa Ramos is a nutritionist with a background in Chinese medicine, and she joins JJ in today's episode to talk all about fibroids.

A shocking 70% of women will experience at least one fibroid by age 50, but there are steps you can take to balance your hormones and reduce your risk. Listen as Melissa explains what fibroids are, how to tell if you have them, and how to prevent and reverse fibroids naturally with diet and lifestyle strategies.

Find out how Melissa eliminated her own fibroids and the natural remedies you can use to heal yourself!

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"What macro ratio would you recommend for weight loss?" asks alyonasoleil from Instagram. Here with our answer is JJ Virgin, Board Certified in Holistic Nutrition and author of The Virgin Diet.

According to JJ, the recommended macro ratio will change depending on your personal constitution. Tune into the full answer where she shares her expertise with various macro ratios, and find out what's best for you!

"Any advice on protein for vegans so I can lose fat like I used to?" asks call.me.esquire from Instagram. Here to answer is JJ Virgin, Certified Exercise Physiologist and author of The Sugar Impact Diet.

Getting your daily protein intake on a vegan diet can be challenging. In this episode, JJ gives some key considerations on the best ways to get your protein. Check out the full answer where she gives specific dietary recommendations to get the protein you need as a vegan.

"What about high cholesterol and coconut oils?" asks joannavic12 from Instagram. Here with our answer is JJ Virgin, Certified Nutrition Specialist and author of The Sugar Impact Diet.

Cholesterol has historically been a confusing and controversial topic. In her answer, JJ explains the various measurements and metrics associated with cholesterol, how to understand them, and how to set yourself up for success when it comes to your cholesterol.

"Do you recommend weighing yourself every day when trying to lose fat?" asks s5j4w4 from Instagram. Here to answer is JJ Virgin, Board Certified in Holistic Nutrition and author of The Virgin Diet.

This is a question JJ gets all the time and her answer has changed over the years. Check out the full episode where she describes the utility of using a scale and how to use the data in the most effective way.

"What do you think about a 'raw foods, vegan, low-fat, mostly fruit, with a lot of walking' plan for weight loss?" asks letsgoski from Instagram. Here with our answer is JJ Virgin, Certified Nutrition Specialist and author of The Sugar Impact Diet.

According to JJ, there are some nutritional deficiencies involved with a diet like this. Tune into her full answer where she breaks down what you may be missing if you pursue a diet like this, and how you can remedy those issues to ensure you're nourishing yourself in the ways best for you.

Many of us have struggled with multiple diets and still have difficulty losing weight and keeping it off.

A lack of lasting results keeps us feeling frustrated and discouraged.

Meet intermittent fasting expert Gin Stephens. She joins JJ on today’s episode to talk about the benefits of intermittent fasting as it pertains to not only weight loss, but also a plethora of powerful effects it may have on your body and brain.

Gin has been living the intermittent fasting lifestyle since 2014, which has allowed her to lose 80 pounds and keep it off!

But there’s a lot of misinformation about fasting that can make navigating the diet a difficult process. There’s even a myth perpetuated that your foot shape could determine which fasting schedule is right for you!!

Tune in to learn what makes a good fast (AKA a clean fast).

Plus, learn why those zero-calorie sweet beverages may be sabotaging your weight loss and what to do about it.

Join Gin’s Delay, Don’t Deny Intermittent Fasting Support Group at facebook.com/groups/DelayDontDeny.

"Why has our culture moved away from fasting?" asks Joanne from Instagram. Here with our answer is Dr. Will Cole, functional medicine expert and best-selling author of Intuitive Fasting.

Fasting has been a part of human nature for ages, but in recent times it has escaped us. In this episode, Dr. Cole outlines how our modern lifestyle of convenience has edged out fasting, and the impact this has had on our physical and spiritual health.

For more from Dr. Cole, check out his free Intuitive Fasting Quiz at jjvirgin.com/metquiz, and discover your metabolic flexibility.

"How do I get out of my head and into my body when it comes to food?" asks Quinn from Facebook. Here to answer is Dr. Will Cole, functional medicine expert and best-selling author of Intuitive Fasting.

In this episode, Dr. Cole explains how we can utilize the principles of intuitive eating and metabolic flexibility to stop thinking so much when it comes to food, and use our bodies instead.

For more from Dr. Cole, check out his free Intuitive Fasting Quiz at jjvirgin.com/metquiz, and discover your metabolic flexibility.

"What is metabolic inflexibility and how does it affect your health?" emailed Barbara. Here with our answer is Dr. Will Cole, functional medicine expert and best-selling author of Intuitive Fasting.

Metabolic flexibility can help support your overall health and wellness. Tune into the full episode where Dr. Cole explains what metabolic flexibility is, and how we can cultivate it in our daily lives.

For more from Dr. Cole, check out his free Intuitive Fasting Quiz at jjvirgin.com/metquiz, and discover your metabolic flexibility.

"Why are chronic caloric restriction and intermittent fasting not considered the same thing?" asks Corinne from Instagram. Here to answer is Dr. Will Cole, functional medicine expert and best-selling author of Intuitive Fasting.

According to Dr. Cole, there are some key differences between the two. Tune into the full episode where he outlines the differences and underscores the unique benefits that intermittent fasting provides.

For more from Dr. Cole, check out his free Intuitive Fasting Quiz at jjvirgin.com/metquiz, and discover your metabolic flexibility.

"What health benefits does fasting have besides weight loss?" asks Jason from Facebook. Here with our answer is Dr. Will Cole, functional medicine expert and best-selling author of Intuitive Fasting.

There are multitudes of health benefits of fasting that extend far beyond weight loss. In this episode, Dr. Will Cole breaks down exactly what happens when you fast, and exactly why it is so beneficial for your health.

For more from Dr. Cole, check out his free Intuitive Fasting Quiz at jjvirgin.com/metquiz, and discover your metabolic flexibility.