Well Beyond 40

Do you feel like your brain has a dozen tabs open and you can’t focus on any of them? Maybe you feel anxious, wired, or exhausted, or you notice you just aren’t as productive and good at things as you used to be. If so, you could have a busy brain… and Dr. Romie Mushtaq is here to help. In this fascinating discussion, Dr. Mushtaq, a board-certified physician and neurologist, reveals the connection between neuroinflammation and a laundry list of issues, from stress eating to adult-onset ADD. Then, she shares her groundbreaking SHIFT protocol and explains how you can use micro-habits to calm inflammation, conquer chronic stress, sleep deeply, and finally leave burnout behind.   This episode is a must-listen for everyone!   FULL show notes: https://jjvirgin.com/busybrain   Freebies From Today's Episode Take Dr. Romie’s Busy Brain Test: https://drromie.com/busy-brain-test/   Subscribe to my podcast: https://subscribetojj.com   Take Dr. Romie’s Busy Brain Test: https://drromie.com/busy-brain-test/   Read my book, Sugar Impact Diet: https://store.jjvirgin.com/collections/books/products/sugar-impact-diet-paperback-book   Learn more about Dr. Romie Mushtaq: https://drromie.com/about-dr-romie/   Read The Busy Brain Cure Book: https://www.amazon.com/Busy-Brain-Cure-Eight-Week-Anxiety/dp/1335007113   Website busybraincure.com: https://drromie.com/busybraincure/   Reignite Wellness™ Vitamin D Plus: https://store.jjvirgin.com/products/vitamin-d-plus   Theia Health Continuous Glucose Monitor: https://join.theiahealth.ai/c/jj   Oura Ring: https://ouraring.com/   Keep learning about thyroid health: https://jjvirgin.com/?s=thyroid   Order your own labs through YourLabWork: https://yourlabwork.com/jj-virgin/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Can you get younger-looking skin without expensive treatments? Yes! Sure, lasers, filler, and Botox can be great, but you don’t need them to achieve plump, glowing skin. In this episode, I’m sharing my favorite natural ways to boost your collagen—and they’re all backed by science. From important nutrients to surprisingly helpful habits, with these little-known strategies, you could get your best results yet. Before you book that med spa appointment, listen to this episode! FULL show notes: https://jjvirgin.com/boostcollagen Subscribe to my podcast: https://subscribetojj.com Watch the FULL VIDEO on my YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/jjvirginvideos Download your free Resistance Training Cheat Sheet: https://discover.jjvirgin.com/resistance-training-yt-1 Watch My Best Anti-Aging Advice at 60: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cqbQny7O7MQ Inner Wellness, Outer Beauty Anti-Aging Cheat Sheet: https://discover.jjvirgin.com/anti-aging-cheat-sheet-yt-1 Reignite Wellness™ Clean Creatine Powder: https://store.jjvirgin.com/products/clean-creatine-powder Reignite Wellness™ All-In-One Shakes: https://store.jjvirgin.com/collections/shakes Reignite Wellness ™ Collagen Peptides Powder: https://store.jjvirgin.com/products/all-systems-glow-collagen?_pos=1&_sid=f1695f637&_ss=r&variant=39563568480331 Reignite Wellness™ Amino Power Powder: https://store.jjvirgin.com/products/amino-power-powder Reignite Wellness™ ElectroReplenish: https://store.jjvirgin.com/collections/supplements/products/electroreplenish Joovv red light therapy: https://joovv.com/products/joovv-go-2-0 Blissy silk pillowcases: https://amzn.to/49qyfrw Dr. Joe Dispenza meditations: https://drjoedispenza.com/?rfsn=6914154.37386a&utm_source=refersion&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=6914154.37386a Listen to Bone Broth Benefits to Get Slimmer and Younger with Dr. Kellyann Petrucci: https://jjvirgin.com/main-podcast/bone-broth-benefits-to-get-slimmer-and-younger-with-dr-kellyann-petrucci-ep-409/ Listen to The Secret of “Liquid Gold” Bone Broth with Dr. Kellyann Petrucci: https://jjvirgin.com/main-podcast/dr-kellyann-petrucci-the-secret-of-liquid-gold-bone-broth-60/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What do hormone imbalances, digestive issues, and breathing have in common? According to Dr. Peter Martone, a neurostructural sleep specialist, they’re all controlled by a nerve you may be damaging in your sleep.    In this episode, he joins me to explain the connection between your sleep, your spine, and your health. He shares how a loss of the cervical-spine curve could cause unexpected chronic symptoms—and what you can do to start turning things around tonight. FULL show notes: jjvirgin.com/drsleepright   Subscribe to my podcast: http://subscribetojj.com   Download my FREE Best Rest Sleep Cheat Sheet: http://jjvirgin.com/bestrest   Learn how foods cause leaky gut in The Virgin Diet: https://store.jjvirgin.com/products/the-virgin-diet-paperback   Read my book, Sugar Impact Diet: https://store.jjvirgin.com/collections/books/products/sugar-impact-diet-paperback-book   Learn more about Dr. Peter Martone: https://drsleepright.com   Dr. Joe Dispenza meditations: https://drjoedispenza.com/?rfsn=6914154.37386a&utm_source=refersion&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=6914154.37386a   Get the Neck Nest: https://neck-nest.myshopify.com/   Oura Ring: https://ouraring.com/   Apple Watch: https://amzn.to/45U4Jcb Polar H10 Heart Rate Monitor Chest Strap: https://amzn.to/42whDfD   Get Dr. Martone’s FREE 5 Pillars Of Sleep Download: http://Www.drsleepright.com   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Can you really look and feel younger? Yes! In this episode, I’m sharing six of my favorite science-backed anti-aging habits—and they go way beyond fighting wrinkles. These practices will get you feeling healthy, energized, and strong. They can improve your quality of life and even your health. But the glowing skin is a great perk. If you want to unlock a more youthful you and discover what it means to age powerfully, this episode is the perfect place to start.    FULL show notes: jjvirgin.com/antiaginghabits   Subscribe to my podcast: http://subscribetojj.com   Watch the FULL VIDEO on my YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/jjvirginvideos   Download Inner Wellness, Outer Beauty: Your Anti-Aging Cheat Sheet: http://jjvirgin.com/antiaging   Read my book, Sugar Impact Diet: https://store.jjvirgin.com/collections/books/products/sugar-impact-diet-paperback-book   Learn how foods cause leaky gut in The Virgin Diet: https://store.jjvirgin.com/products/the-virgin-diet-paperback   Manta Sleep light-blocking eye mask: https://amzn.to/47p3ce8   Joovv red light therapy: https://joovv.com/products/joovv-go-2-0   Sunlighten Sauna: https://get.sunlighten.com/JJVirgin use promo code JJVIRGIN when requesting pricing information for $600 off   Amazon Basics lavender Epsom salts: https://amzn.to/48EgN2d   Kooru Cold Plunge: Go to https://www.koorucoldplunges.com/ and use code JJVIP500 for $500 off   Listen to Is Muscle the Key to Longevity? with Dr. Gabrielle Lyon: https://jjvirgin.com/main-podcast/is-muscle-the-key-to-longevity-with-dr-gabrielle-lyon-ep-597/   TRX Training: Free Shipping on all orders $99+: https://www.avantlink.com/click.php?tt=ml&ti=931205&pw=347877   Download my free Resistance Training Cheat Sheet: http://jjvirgin.com/power   Reignite Wellness™ All-In-One Shakes: https://store.jjvirgin.com/collections/shakes   Reignite Wellness™ Amino Power Powder: https://store.jjvirgin.com/products/amino-power-powder   Dr. Joe Dispenza meditations: https://drjoedispenza.com/?rfsn=6914154.37386a&utm_source=refersion&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=6914154.37386a Watch Nine Anti-Aging Foods You Should Be Eating Every Day: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Dnw5Fj9bSs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. Bill Campbell is back for part 2! In part 1, we talked about fat-loss myths and facts, anti-aging training, and how to get and stay fit using a lifestyle you can maintain. In this episode, we get into the nuts and bolts of fat loss. Dr. Cambpell reveals the one thing the very lean women he’s studied have in common, the connection between muscle mass and hunger (this one may surprise you!), and what he learned about hormones when he intentionally gained 50 pounds. Plus, Dr. Campbell is sharing specific—and very doable—recommendations you can use to start burning fat and shifting your body composition. If you've been stuck in a fat-loss plateau, there are some gems in here that will help you start moving in the right direction. FULL show notes: jjvirgin.com/bodybyscience   Take my 7-Day Eat Protein First Challenge: http://jjvirgin.com/proteinfirst   Subscribe to my podcast: http://subscribetojj.com   Learn how foods cause leaky gut in The Virgin Diet: https://store.jjvirgin.com/products/the-virgin-diet-paperback   Read my book Sugar Impact Diet: https://store.jjvirgin.com/collections/books/products/sugar-impact-diet-paperback-book   Learn more about Dr. Bill Campbell: https://www.billcampbellphd.com Follow Dr. Campbell on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/billcampbellphd   Get the Body by Science Research Review: https://www.billcampbellphd.com   Track your protein & macros with Cronometer App: ​​https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=766203&u=523525&m=61121&urllink=&afftrack=   DEXA scan: https://dexascan.com/   Tanita scale: https://amzn.to/3U4GtRQ   MyoTape tape measure: https://amzn.to/3SwDUH0   Reignite Wellness™ Clean Creatine Powder: https://store.jjvirgin.com/products/clean-creatine-powder   Reignite Wellness™ All-In-One Shakes: https://store.jjvirgin.com/collections/shakes   Download my free Resistance Training Cheat Sheet: http://jjvirgin.com/power   Reignite Wellness™ Omega Plus: https://store.jjvirgin.com/products/omega-plus Theia Health Continuous Glucose Monitor: https://join.theiahealth.ai/c/jj   Get Dr. Campbell’s Greatest Hits of Body by Science Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If metabolism doesn’t slow down til your 60s, why can’t you lose weight now?    Look no further than your hormones. These messengers control hunger, how much fat you hold onto, where you store it, how hard it is to burn it, and so much more. In this episode, I’m explaining which hormones you need to keep an eye on, how they interact with each other, and what you can do to maintain balance.    FULL show notes: jjvirgin.com/hormonetruths   Watch the FULL VIDEO on my YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/jjvirginvideos   Subscribe to my podcast: http://subscribetojj.com   Take my 7-Day Eat Protein First Challenge: http://jjvirgin.com/proteinfirst   Reignite Wellness™ All-In-One Shakes: https://store.jjvirgin.com/collections/shakes   Get wild-caught fish and seafood from Vital Choice: https://vitalchoice.sjv.io/daKYGy   Butcherbox grass-fed & grass-finished beef: http://butcherbox.go2cloud.org/aff_c?offer_id=2&aff_id=1330   Reignite Wellness™ Amino Power Powder: https://store.jjvirgin.com/products/amino-power-powder   Video: Best Strength Training Routine for Women Over 40 (+ Free Workout Plan!): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jFVN1g7_6yY&t=168s   Reignite Wellness™ Complete Bone Support: https://store.jjvirgin.com/collections/supplements/products/complete-bone-support   Reignite Wellness™ Omega Plus: https://store.jjvirgin.com/products/omega-plus   Dr. Joe Dispenza meditations: https://drjoedispenza.com/?rfsn=6914154.37386a&utm_source=refersion&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=6914154.37386a   Reignite Wellness™ Take Ten Stress Support: https://store.jjvirgin.com/collections/supplements/products/take-ten-stress-support   Reignite Wellness™ Sparkling C Powder: https://store.jjvirgin.com/products/sparkling-c-fizz   Order your own labs at YourLabWork: https://yourlabwork.com/jj-virgin/   Whoop: https://www.whoop.com/us/en/   Oura Ring: https://ouraring.com/   Apple Watch: https://amzn.to/45U4Jcb   Video: Simple Tips to Boost Your Thyroid Health: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JaLKvw8YrL4   Find a functional medicine doctor: The Institute for Functional Medicine: https://www.ifm.org/   Get Annatto-GG and DIM in Reignite Wellness™ Menopause Support: https://store.jjvirgin.com/products/menopause-support-pack Watch my next video: Hormone Balance - Fix Your Hormones With These Foods!: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mXaf6iqNGAI Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How can the average person get and stay in shape without living at the gym?    That’s the question Dr. Bill Campbell, fat-loss expert and professor of exercise physiology, has dedicated his career to answering. He joins me in this episode to share the essential lessons he’s learned while running the University of South Florida’s Physique & Performance Lab. We cover a lot of ground, like fat-loss myths and facts, anti-aging training, and how to get and stay fit using a lifestyle you can maintain. Then, Dr. Campbell definitively answers a question I hear frequently: Is it really true your body can’t use more than 22g of protein at a time?    The best part? He’ll be back next week for part 2 of this fascinating conversation. You won’t want to miss any of it!   FULL show notes: jjvirgin.com/bodybyscience   Take my 7-Day Eat Protein First Challenge: http://jjvirgin.com/proteinfirst   Subscribe to my podcast: http://subscribetojj.com   Learn how foods cause leaky gut in The Virgin Diet: https://store.jjvirgin.com/products/the-virgin-diet-paperback   Read my book Sugar Impact Diet: https://store.jjvirgin.com/collections/books/products/sugar-impact-diet-paperback-book   Learn more about Dr. Bill Campbell: https://www.billcampbellphd.com Follow Dr. Campbell on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/billcampbellphd   Get the Body by Science Research Review: https://www.billcampbellphd.com   DEXA scan: https://dexascan.com/   Tanita scale: https://amzn.to/3U4GtRQ   Reignite Wellness™ Clean Creatine Powder: https://store.jjvirgin.com/products/clean-creatine-powder   Reignite Wellness™ All-In-One Shakes: https://store.jjvirgin.com/collections/shakes   Learn more about Blue Zones: https://www.bluezones.com/   Study: Obesity Reviews: Obesity: The protein leverage hypothesis: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/15836464/   Reignite Wellness™ Amino Power Powder: https://store.jjvirgin.com/products/amino-power-powder Get Dr. Campbell’s Greatest Hits of Body by Science: https://www.billcampbellphd.com/greatest-hits-year-1 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Between dining out, disappointing hotel gyms, and time zone changes, it can be hard to keep up with healthy habits while you’re traveling.   I’ve spent years figuring out sensible strategies that work, and in this episode, I’m sharing my best travel health tips. With a little motivation, some creativity, and a bit of dedication, you can sail through your trip feeling strong and fit.   FULL show notes: jjvirgin.com/healthytravel   Subscribe to my podcast: http://subscribetojj.com   Watch the FULL VIDEO on my YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/jjvirginvideos   Read my book, Sugar Impact Diet: https://store.jjvirgin.com/collections/books/products/sugar-impact-diet-paperback-book   Learn how foods cause leaky gut in The Virgin Diet: https://store.jjvirgin.com/products/the-virgin-diet-paperback   Download my FREE protein cheat sheet: http://jjvirgin.com/proteincheatsheet   Oxiline bioimpedance scale: https://oxiline.shop/product/scale-x-pro/?ref=mza2ntv   Renpho travel scale: https://amzn.to/3HuEmyU   TRX Training: Free Shipping on all orders $99+: https://www.avantlink.com/click.php?tt=ml&ti=931205&pw=347877   Resistance bands: https://amzn.to/48BvnIn   Reignite Wellness™ Nutrition Bars: https://store.jjvirgin.com/collections/all?filter.p.m.custom.categories=Bars&sort_by=title-ascending   Reignite Wellness™ Protein Shakes: https://store.jjvirgin.com/collections/all?filter.p.m.custom.categories=Shakes&sort_by=title-ascending   Paleo Valley Beef Sticks: https://paleovalley.com/store?pc=pvpartners&oid=25&affid=1310   Reignite Wellness™ Amino Power Powder: https://store.jjvirgin.com/products/amino-power-powder   Reignite Wellness™ Clean Creatine Powder: https://store.jjvirgin.com/products/clean-creatine-powder   Reignite Wellness™ ElectroReplenish: https://store.jjvirgin.com/collections/supplements/products/electroreplenish   Reignite Wellness™ Defendzyme: https://store.jjvirgin.com/collections/all/products/defendzyme?_pos=11&_fid=6123a1b53&_ss=c   Etekcity food scale: https://amzn.to/48VNubJ   Track your protein & macros with Cronometer App: ​​https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=766203&u=523525&m=61121&urllink=&afftrack=   Half-gallon water bottle: https://amzn.to/48J3wGb   Reignite Wellness™ Sleep Candy: https://store.jjvirgin.com/products/sleep-candy   True Dark blue blocking glasses: https://truedark.com?ref=ntrhmgv2 Get 10% OFF with code JJ10 Manta Sleep eye mask: https://amzn.to/3U2Skj5   Buensueno noise-canceling earplugs: https://amzn.to/3u4zi1a   Reignite Wellness™ Magnesium Body Calm: https://store.jjvirgin.com/collections/all/products/magnesium-body-calm?_pos=18&_fid=2a1116f86&_ss=c   Watch Ziva Meditation's Free Masterclass: How to Overcome Anxiety, Reduce Stress and Improve Sleep https://cd371.isrefer.com/go/3secrets/JJ110/   Watch The Truth About Alcohol and Weight Loss—Can You Have Both?: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nxdC7uWI6A0   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What would happen if you followed a ketogenic diet, but increased the protein? That’s the question biomedical scientist Vanessa Spina set out to answer, and in this episode, we’re exploring her absolutely crazy results and what they taught her about energy, body composition, and lifelong health.   We’re covering so much ground, from macronutrients and ketosis to our vegan pasts (yes, you read that correctly!). Plus, Vanessa shares some fascinating information about mitochondrial health—what it means, why it matters so much, and what you can do to improve it. Be prepared to have your mind blown. FULL show notes: jjvirgin.com/ketogenicgirl   Try my protein calculator: http://jjvirgin.com/proteinfirst   Subscribe to my podcast: http://subscribetojj.com   Read my book, Sugar Impact Diet: https://store.jjvirgin.com/collections/books/products/sugar-impact-diet-paperback-book   Learn more about Vanessa Spina: https://ketogenicgirl.com   Get Tone LUX Red Light Therapy: https://ketogenicgirl.com/collections/tone-lux   Listen to The Optimal Protein Podcast: https://ketogenicgirl.com/pages/podcast-fast-keto-with-ketogenic-girl   Read Keto Essentials: https://amzn.to/3SkAiYj   Study: Epilepsia: The modified Atkins diet: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/19049584/   Reignite WellnessTM All-In-One Shakes: https://store.jjvirgin.com/collections/shakes   Reignite WellnessTM Amino Power Powder: https://store.jjvirgin.com/products/amino-power-powder   Study: Obesity Reviews: Obesity: The protein leverage hypothesis: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/15836464/   Study: Applied Physiology, Nutrition, and Metabolism: Protein "requirements" beyond the RDA: implications for optimizing health: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26960445/   Track your protein & macros with Cronometer App: ​​https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=766203&u=523525&m=61121&urllink=&afftrack=   Reignite WellnessTM Collagen Peptides Powder: https://store.jjvirgin.com/collections/supplements/products/all-systems-glow-collagen   Download my free Resistance Training Cheat Sheet: http://jjvirgin.com/power   Watch Best Strength Training Routine for Women Over 40 (+ Free Workout Plan!): https://youtu.be/jFVN1g7_6yY   NordicTrack Select-a-Weight adjustable dumbbells: https://amzn.to/3S4hD1A   Read Mighty Mito by Susanne Bennett: https://amzn.to/3U4GtRQ   Kooru Cold Plunge: Go to https://www.koorucoldplunges.com/ and use code JJVIP500 for $500 off   Sunlighten Sauna: https://get.sunlighten.com/JJVirgin use promo code JJVIRGIN when requesting pricing information for $600 off   Joovv red light therapy: https://joovv.com/products/joovv-go-2-0   Tanita scale: https://amzn.to/3U4GtRQ Get Vanessa’s Keto for Beginners: Free ebook! : https://ketogenicgirl.com/pages/free-ebook   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Seven tweaks, one at a time   We’ve all been there: You’re working out, you’re eating properly, and for seemingly no reason, the scale stops moving. You’ve hit the dreaded plateau.    Before you go to extreme measures, listen to this episode. In it, I’m giving you seven easy changes to things you’re already doing that you can implement right away to get your metabolism moving and your fat loss fired up. Let’s dive in!   FULL show notes: jjvirgin.com/plateau   Subscribe to my podcast: http://subscribetojj.com   Watch the FULL VIDEO on my YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/jjvirginvideos   Try my FREE Protein calculator: jjvirgin.com/7day   Read my book, Sugar Impact Diet: https://store.jjvirgin.com/collections/books/products/sugar-impact-diet-paperback-book   Learn how foods cause leaky gut in The Virgin Diet: https://store.jjvirgin.com/products/the-virgin-diet-paperback   Etekcity food scale: https://amzn.to/3RTQ2Af   Track your protein & macros with Cronometer App: ​​https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=766203&u=523525&m=61121&urllink=&afftrack=   Reignite Wellness™ All-In-One Shakes: https://store.jjvirgin.com/collections/shakes   Bioimpedance scale: https://oxiline.shop/product/scale-x-pro/?ref=mza2ntv   DEXA scan: https://dexascan.com/   Reignite Wellness™ ElectroReplenish: https://store.jjvirgin.com/collections/supplements/products/electroreplenish   Reignite Wellness™ Amino Power Powder: https://store.jjvirgin.com/products/amino-power-powder   Listen to What Causes Obesity with Dr. Richard Johnson: https://jjvirgin.com/main-podcast/what-causes-obesity-with-dr-richard-johnson-ep-490/   Listen to The Hidden Biological Switch That Can Be the Source of Weight & Fat Gain with Dr. Richard Johnson: https://jjvirgin.com/main-podcast/the-hidden-biological-switch-that-can-be-the-source-of-weight-fat-gain-with-dr-richard-johnson-ep-525/   Study: Journal of Human Kinetics: The Effects of Intermittent Diet Breaks during 25% Energy Restriction on Body Composition and Resting Metabolic Rate in Resistance-Trained Females: A Randomized Controlled Trial: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37181269/   Listen to the Dr. Bill Campbell Episode: https://jjvirgin.com/main-podcast/getting-lean-for-life-with-dr-bill-campbell-part-1-ep-631/   Download my FREE resistance training cheat sheet: jjvirgin.com/power   Video: Nine Foods for Fat Loss You Should Eat Every Day: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R--p_l2l0bo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices