Well Beyond 40
JJ Virgin
Well Beyond 40 with JJ Virgin is the podcast for women who want to age powerfully and enjoy the best chapter of their lives. It’s YOUR turn now to focus on nutrition, wellness, fitness, mindfulness, and beauty. Refuel your body. Reignite your wellness. Renew your passion. Fall (back) in love with your life, and discover what it means to age powerfully. Every information-packed episode combines cutting-edge science, pearls of wisdom from JJ’s four decades as a health and wellness leader and the world’s leading experts on weight loss, metabolism, menopause, life transitions and much more. We dive deep into topics like cultivating mindfulness, building strong relationships and setting boundaries, and choosing health…in a nutshell, how we can AGE POWERFULLY into this second half of our lives. At Well Beyond 40, we empower women in their 40s, 50s, 60, 70s (and beyond!) to defy stereotypes and say, “It's my time now. It's my turn now. It’s my opportunity to step into my best life!” For four decades, JJ Virgin has helped people lose weight and stop weight regain by eliminating hidden food intolerances and lowering their sugar impact. As a triple-board certified nutrition expert and Fitness Hall of Famer, JJ helps you stay fired up and focused on being your healthiest rockstar self. In addition to hosting Well Beyond 40, JJ is a prominent TV and media personality. She was co-host of TLC’s Freaky Eaters and the on-camera nutritionist for Weight Loss Challenges on Dr. Phil. Over the years, JJ has made numerous appearances on PBS, Dr. Oz, Rachael Ray, Access Hollywood, and the TODAY Show. She also speaks regularly and has shared the stage with notables including Seth Godin, Lisa Nichols, Gary Vaynerchuk, Mark Hyman, Dan Buettner, and Mary Morrissey. JJ is the author of 4 New York Times bestsellers: The Virgin Diet, The Virgin Diet Cookbook, The Sugar Impact Diet, and The Sugar Impact Diet Cookbook. JJ is also the author of Warrior Mom: 7 Secrets to Bold, Brave Resilience. She regularly writes for major blogs and other publications including mindbodygreen and Medium. Visit jjvirgin.com for hundreds of free recipes and resources, plus state-of-the-art programs, products, and plenty of support to help you rev up your metabolism, reignite your wellness, and step powerfully into the second half of your life. Love the Podcast? Here’s what to do: Make My Day & Share Your Thoughts! - Subscribe to the podcast & leave me a review - Text a screenshot to 813-565-2627 - Expect a personal reply because your voice is so important to me. Join 55,000+ followers who make this podcast thrive.
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Aug 24, 2016 • 23min
The School of Greatness
Lewis Howes is an amazing athlete -- a two-sport All-American and former pro football player. However, as much as he succeeded on the field, he struggled off of it throughout school. Today, Lewis Howes shares how both sets of experiences taught him the guiding principles behind The School of Greatness, his NY Times-bestselling book and talk show by the same name. Join us for a wide-ranging, inspiring discussion about everything from leadership skills and balance to finding the right way to achieve your vision when school and traditional learning don't make the grade. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aug 17, 2016 • 25min
Bursting to Blast Fat
The number one reason people don't work out is because they don't have the time. Interval training takes all the excuses out of exercise by giving you a fun, effective way to work out that only takes minutes a day, without a gym or any special equipment. My guest today is fitness guru Michael Morelli, best known as the creator of HIIT Max, and he's going to tell you how you can fit in a workout that blasts away fat in as little as 6 minutes a day. If you've been struggling to fit exercise into your schedule, today's show is for you! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aug 10, 2016 • 27min
Healing Gut Inflammation
You're going to be shocked by some of the gut health tips my guest shares in this episode! Christa Orecchio is a nutritionist, nationally syndicated show host, and the founder of Whole Journey. She's also an expert on how to heal your gut naturally. In this episode, we'll touch on some controversial ideas about fermented foods, the impact of your genetics on your gut microbiome, and how the modern diet creates a warzone in your digestive tract. Christa also walks you through a 5-step strategy to cleanse and restore your gut health to keep your digestion and immunity functioning at their best. Great information from a fellow San Diegan on the show today! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aug 3, 2016 • 27min
Eating in the Wild
My guest today is a true Renaissance man: a #1 best-selling author, award-winning talk show host, professional musician, and entrepreneur. He and his girlfriend packed up an RV and left home to live in state parks, remote towns, and the wild for two years! You're going to love his stories about how truly unplugging changed his views on food and eating. From deep-fried crickets to zoodles, he's tried it all! (And wait until you hear the weirdest thing I've ever eaten...) The result is his amazing book The Wild Diet, which demystifies all the dieting dogma and draws connections between the way people eat all over the world. Buckle up -- it's going to be a wild (diet) ride! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 27, 2016 • 26min
The New Rules of Metabolism
Dieting may be one of the easiest ways to guarantee you gain weight! You cannot yo-yo diet or diet as a hobby without negatively affecting your hormones and metabolism, leaving you open to a slew of symptoms and weight loss resistance. Today's guest, author and integrative medicine specialist Dr. Jade Teta, is my go-to expert on metabolism, and his book The Metabolic Effect Diet is an incredible resource. Join us as we discuss the connections between hunger, energy, and cravings, plus the secrets about willpower that no one else will tell you. Jade and I go way back, and I'm delighted to have him with me for this helpful, revealing episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 19, 2016 • 30min
You Need Fat!
Dave Asprey is an incredible author, entrepreneur, and expert biohacker. His Bulletproof coffee is now available in coffee shops around the country, and his book The Bulletproof Diet is a bestseller. Full disclosure: he's also one of my best friends, and I can't imagine anyone more qualified to talk about how to pursue a productive, fulfilling life. As Dave worked to lose over 100 pounds, he learned about the important role healthy fats play in upgrading your brain, your relationships, and your goals. Dave is with me today to explain what qualifies as healthy fats, how to incorporate them into your diet, and why they're key to getting the most out of your day. You're going to love this guy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 13, 2016 • 25min
The Sleep Revolution
Sleep is key to transforming your life, one night at a time. My guest is best-selling author Arianna Huffington, who joins me to talk about how to make great sleep a priority. Arianna had a major wake-up call herself when she collapsed because of sleep deprivation and broke her own cheekbone! As she looked further into the topic of sleep, she realized how modern-day life is built on a foundation of sleep deprivation -- and with some disturbing results. You don't want to miss my conversation with one of Forbes Magazine's 100 Most Powerful Women as she talks about how to give your own sleep habits a makeover. (She even taught me something new that's made a massive shift in my own sleep routine!) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 6, 2016 • 23min
Healing Our Eating
There's a lot of information out there about the "how" of food -- I've been educating people about how to eat healthily for years. But there's not as much available about the "why": why do we eat the way we do? My guest today is the brilliant Emily Rosen, Director of the Institute for the Psychology of Eating, who has an extensive background in nutrition, counseling, and mind body practices. After struggling with an intense, decade-long eating disorder, she learned firsthand about the role of stress in our eating habits and how to overcome those challenges. Listen in as we discuss this intimate, sometimes difficult topic and reveal some incredible strategies to help you eat and live healthily. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 29, 2016 • 26min
Anti-Inflammatory Diet Secrets
While living in Japan years ago, I fell in love with shirataki noodles, a Japanese staple that offers a healthy, filling alternative to traditional pasta. Well, Dr. Jonathan Carp had the same experience, except he decided to start a business so he could share this amazing food with the rest of the world! Today we talk to the author of "Putting Out the Fire: Living an Anti-Inflammatory Life" about his company, Miracle Noodle, and the benefits of this tasty, high-fiber food. We'll also discuss the role shirataki noodles can play in a healing, anti-inflammatory diet, including a dessert recipe idea that's genius! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 22, 2016 • 26min
Brain Fog Fixes
Almost every American has experienced brain fog at some point. You don't feel quite like ourself: not as sharp and focused, more forgetful and moody. Today, I'm joined by the delightful Dr. Mike Dow, psychotherapist and my fellow co-star of TLC's Freaky Eaters, among his numerous other TV appearances. Mike is an expert on brain fog, a precursor to dementia that's so widespread in the US, they had to invent a medical diagnosis for it! He'll explain the connection between what you eat and issues such as mild depression, anxiety, and forgetfulness, then introduce you to his book and program, The Brain Fog Fix. Mike is an insightful, funny guy, and I can't wait for you to hear his take on this common cognitive issue and its fixes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
