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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Jan 27, 2016 • 37min
Becoming An Urban Monk
Stress, kids, bills, family issues, overhead - with all the demands of day to day life, how do you create more time and energy? In this episode I talk with the founder of Well.org and one of the most influential people in health and green media, Pedram Shojai, about real world steps you can take to feel happier and find peace in your day to day life. You can be a normal, regular person and use the practices you're going to hear about to have more energy, less stress and more fun WITHOUT having to drink any spiritual Kool-Aid. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jan 21, 2016 • 25min
The Truth About SMART FAT
In this episode you're going to get to listen in on a conversation with my dear friend Steve Masley, M.D. Dr. Masley is a physician, nutritionist, author, speaker, award-winning patient educator, and a fellow with the American Heart Association, and you're going to learn about fats you should be eating, fats you should NOT be eating and the keys to living a longer, healthier life. Dr. Masley and I discuss our favorite smart fats, how to cook with delicious oils and fats without damaging them and so much more so you can increase your energy, suppress your appetite and get healthy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 14, 2015 • 10min
Setting Yourself Up to Have a Great Day
In this podcast, I walk you through a "miracle morning" so you'll have a productive, mindful, fulfilling day. Yes, coffee is among my miracle-morning strategies! What I don't do is immediately check my email, at least not first thing. Not a good idea! I'll walk you through the one thing that totally frames my day. (I can't imagine the morning without it.) I'll discuss my number-one breakfast routine that keeps me full, focused, and burning fat for hours. (It takes just minutes to do and tastes delicious!) I'll talk about how I manage my time so I'm most productive and utilize my energy most effectively. Armed with these strategies, you'll be able to optimize your morning hours so you're productive, focused, and relaxed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 7, 2015 • 13min
Fat, Old, And Losing Your Sex Drive
I experienced stress's ugly effects several years ago when a hit-and-run driver left my teenage son for dead. Needless to say, those first few months were incredibly stressful. Heartburn was one of the first signs I was stressed out. Yet if there was any time I needed to be game on, it was during that challenging time. I put everything into place to handle any kind of stress (and hopefully you won't ever be in that kind of stress!). In this podcast, I'll tell you how stress wreaks havoc. (Some of these will shock you!). This vicious domino effect affects everything from your sleep to your waistline to your gut. A wired-and-tired feeling permeates. You don't want to get there! That's why I'll provide some simple, powerful strategies to reduce stress's impact. You'll learn about the nutrient to lower cortisol, why adrenal and thyroid health are so important, the number one vitamin that becomes depleted by stress, and why "vitamin S" might be your magical bullet to reduce stress. Armed with these tactics, you'll become more resilient to stress and more effortlessly "roll through" whatever life throws you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sep 30, 2015 • 12min
What’s Going on Down There?
Let's be honest: We all want great poops, right? And we all know what it feels like not to have those great poops. In this podcast, I'll teach you how so you never again struggle with constipation and other problems "down there." I'll discuss exactly what a well-formed poop looks like. (Don't worry, it won't be gross!) I'll talk about the magic mineral that keeps you regular (you can get it in the bath!) and the vitamin that complements it. I'll provide easy ways to up your fiber along with water for bulky stools. Gut supplements, exercise, thyroid health, and actually making the time also play significant roles keeping you regular. With these strategies, you'll kiss bathroom problems goodbye and regularly have regular poops to be proud of! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sep 23, 2015 • 12min
The Single Most Important Thing You Can Do for… Well, Everything
How does a great night's sleep matter? For just about everything, from energy to fat burning! You know the caffeinated aftermath of a terrible night's sleep. In this podcast, I'll also talk about the hormonal havoc just one night's sleep can create. You'll understand why poor sleep makes you wired and tired, and why we frequently exacerbate that vicious cycle. I'll dissect what a good night's sleep means and some simple strategies that help you get 7 - 9 hours of solid, uninterrupted sleep. You might not even know what a good night's sleep is, it's been so long since you've had one! You'll learn the optimal time to exercise for a great night's sleep, nutrients to help you slumber soundly, and why meal timing matters so much to slumber soundly. These strategies guarantee an amazing night's sleep so you feel great and burn fat all day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sep 16, 2015 • 13min
Balance, Not Lower, Cholesterol
Newsflash: Cholesterol is not the best predictor of heart disease! In this podcast, I'll tell you what does matter for men and women to maintain cardiovascular (and overall) health. I'll tell you the 3 vitamins that lower homocysteine levels. Did you know it's not "bad" or "good" cholesterol, but the particle size, that best predicts heart disease? I'll share what raises triglyceride levels (hint: it's not dietary fat). I'll talk about the "biggie" vitamin for heart disease that your doc can test for. Oh, and eggs usually do not raise cholesterol, but I will share with you what do. I'll tell you what to increase in your diet to lower cholesterol. (Some of these will shock you.) And you'll learn about natural strategies that lower cholesterol as powerfully as statin drugs without their side effects. You know I'm going to mention exercise, and I'll give you the best way to lower cholesterol in just minutes a day. Just don't stress out about it, since stress can increase inflammation and other problems! Armed with this information, you'll have everything you need to balance cholesterol and promote overall heart health. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sep 9, 2015 • 11min
But What About the Calcium?
Dairy can actually hurt your bones and swallowing a bunch of calcium pills is not the answer. And guys, osteoporosis is not just something that happens to women. In this podcast, I'll talk about why dietary calcium is just a small part of the overall-bone picture, and why easy shifts can boost your bone health. I'll tell you about the key vitamin that helps you optimize calcium (and why you need to probably supplement). Oh, and while you don't want psychological stress, you need to stress your bones to make them stronger (I know, it sounds counterintuitive). I'll talk about the very best exercise to maintain healthy bones at any age. Gut health? It matters more than you might think for strong, supple bones. I'll share the one thing you want and the one thing you want to ditch in your diet for bone health. Trust me, you don't want the first sign of weak bones to be a broken hip! Armed with this easy-to-apply information, you'll have everything you need to maintain great bones - and great health - no matter what decade of your life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sep 2, 2015 • 12min
Transform from a Sugar Burner to Fat Burner
In this podcast, I'll talk about why you want to be a fat burner, not a sugar burner. (I know, it sounds a little counterproductive at first.) I'll tell you the signs that you're a sugar burner, and why you're probably eating more sugar than you might realize. You'll learn sneaky sugar sources, why "fat free" often means high-sugar impact, and how to ditch that stubborn belly fat. Turning into a fat burner will help you shed excess weight, build muscle, and boost your energy. I'll give you the perfect plate trifecta (trust me, it won't sound like "diet food") that keeps you full 4 - 6 hours so you're not tempted by your coworker's mid-afternoon high-sugar impact catastrophe. I'll even give you the one strategy to totally zap your sugar cravings (you'll never guess this one!) and why fructose (yes, even in fruit) can exacerbate cravings and block fat burning. Incorporate these strategies to reclaim your life from sugar and stay full, focused, and burning fat while feeling and looking amazing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aug 26, 2015 • 16min
How You Do One Thing is How You Do Everything
When you zero in on one thing, you can create big changes. In this podcast, I'll show you how picking just one little thing to improve can yield lasting changes. I'll talk about some bad habits that you can make simple swaps for, and how to permanently transform those habits. I'm talking about your diet, of course, but how you do one thing is how you do everything. Take coffee: if you're used to making your morning java a super-sweet, super-creamy milkshake, I mean drink, I'll show you some simple, equally satisfying low-sugar impact swaps. You can carry that momentum throughout the day with other strategies I'll share. I'll give you the morning strategy I always do to reach your goals and my one big strategy for fast, lasting fat loss. (It has nothing to do with diet or exercise!) And I'll give you one needle mover that doubles your weight loss. If you've got pesky habits (diet or otherwise) you want to transform, you can't afford to miss this podcast! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
