Well Beyond 40

Dr. Heather Hirsch, an internal medicine doctor specializing in menopause care, discusses the six menopause types, personalized treatments, hormonal and non-hormonal therapies, lifestyle changes, and the role of social support. She emphasizes the importance of understanding your menopause type and offers resources like a quiz and book to help navigate this unique journey.

Does the man in your life need an easy-to-follow roadmap for dropping fat and building muscle?  In this episode, my husband, Tim, and I are sharing the strategies he used to lose almost half of his body fat and get strong in just six months. We’re revealing exactly what he changed on his plate, in the gym, and in his daily habits, so your guy can start his own transformation. Plus, you’ll learn which lab result was the key to unlocking more energy and better athletic performance.  You're gonna want to share this with your husband, your partner, and your best guy friend. They’ll be so glad you did! FULL show notes: jjvirgin.com/rippedhusband Watch the FULL VIDEO on my YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/jjvirginvideos Subscribe to my podcast: http://subscribetojj.com Download my Ditch List: The 7 Foods Harming Your Health: http://jjvirgin.com/ditch Read my book, The 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 Reignite WellnessTM All-In-One Shakes: https://store.jjvirgin.com/collections/shakes DEXA scan: https://dexascan.com/ Bioimpedance scale: https://oxiline.shop/?ref=mza2ntv Track your macros with Cronometer app: jjvirgin.com/cronometer Get food sensitivity tests through YourLabWork: https://yourlabwork.com/jj-virgin/ Reignite WellnessTM Clean Creatine Powder: https://store.jjvirgin.com/products/clean-creatine-powder Designs for Health TRI-K with GeranylGeraniol: https://amzn.to/47bsD4f Timeline Nutrition Mitopure: https://www.timelinenutrition.com/partners/jj-virgin Meditations by Dr. Joe Dispenza: https://drjoedispenza.com/?rfsn=6914154.37386a&utm_source=refersion&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=6914154.37386a Video: The #1 Secret to Losing Menopausal Belly Fat for Good: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LHbLT3QcuMM   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Once you hit perimenopause, it can feel like everything goes haywire. Weight gain, brain fog, and erratic cycles can make it hard to feel like you’ve got a handle on your health.  Luckily, Dr. Stephanie Estima, a women's health educator, is here to give you hope.  First, we are going deep into what happens to your body and metabolism in this transition, why you shouldn’t ignore insulin resistance, and how the unique pressures of this stage of life can affect your lab work—and then we’re revealing how to navigate successfully.  If you feel like you’re caught in chaos, this episode will show you how you can regain control and step into the best time of your life.  FULL show notes: jjvirgin.com/drstephanie Subscribe to my podcast: http://subscribetojj.com Download my Ultimate Health Roadmap: http://jjvirgin.com/ultimatehealth Sign up for my Metabolism Rescue Program: https://store.jjvirgin.com/collections/all/products/metabolism-rescue-program?_pos=3&_fid=9d1d32325&_ss=c Learn more about Dr. Stephanie Estima: https://hellobetty.club/ Listen to Dr. Stephanie Estima’s other episodes: https://jjvirgin.com/?s=Dr+Stephanie+Estima Read The Betty Body: https://amzn.to/3s2RY0i Listen to Better! With Dr. Stephanie Estima: https://hellobetty.club/podcast Follow Dr. Stephanie Estima on Medium: https://medium.com/@drstephanie Order labs from YourLabWork: https://yourlabwork.com/jj-virgin/ See what Dr. Estima is doing in the gym: https://www.instagram.com/dr.stephanie.estima Try my protein calculator: http://jjvirgin.com/proteinfirst Reignite WellnessTM All-In-One Shakes: https://store.jjvirgin.com/collections/shakes Read Sacred Cow by Rob Wolf and Diana Rodgers: https://amzn.to/492RXdB Get Dr. Stephanie’s FREE Guide: 5 Blood Tests All Female Patients Need: https://thehealthloft.lpages.co/lab-tests/   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How do I look and feel better at 60 than I ever have? Sometimes, the key to aging powerfully is in what you don’t do.  In this episode, instead of giving you things to add to your routine, I’m sharing the six things I stopped doing over the last decade that upgraded my health, well-being, and happiness. You’ll find out what was quietly accelerating my aging, how non-refundable tickets increased my joy, the nightly habit I kicked to the curb, and why even I sleep in sometimes! And, of course, you’ll walk away with anti-aging strategies you can start using today. If you want to give yourself the best shot at a longer, healthier, and fuller life, tune in to this episode now! FULL show notes: jjvirgin.com/6tostop Watch the FULL VIDEO on my YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/jjvirginvideos Subscribe to my podcast: http://subscribetojj.com Get my free Anti-Aging From the Inside Out Cheat Sheet: http://jjvirgin.com/antiaging Oura Ring: https://ouraring.com/ Get a light-blocking sleep eye mask: https://amzn.to/3M9W11T Get noise-canceling earplugs: https://amzn.to/46RpDJP Reignite WellnessTM Sleep Candy: https://store.jjvirgin.com/products/sleep-candy Reignite WellnessTM Magnesium Body Calm: https://store.jjvirgin.com/products/magnesium-body-calm Designs for Health Phosphatidylserine: https://www.designsforhealth.com/products/phosphatidyl-serine-150/#PHS060 Dr. Joe Dispenza meditations: https://drjoedispenza.com/?rfsn=6914154.37386a&utm_source=refersion&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=6914154.37386a Try Dry Farm Wines natural wine:  dryfarmwines.com/jjvirgin Find your protein needs with my protein calculator: http://jjvirgin.com/proteinfirst Track your protein & macros with Cronometer App: ​​https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=766203&u=523525&m=61121&urllink=&afftrack= Reignite WellnessTM All-In-One Shakes: https://store.jjvirgin.com/collections/shakes Learn about HIIT with my video, How To Burst Train the Right Way: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bIqPqNH0cFs&t=3s Watch Best Strength Training Routine for Women Over 40 (+ Free Workout Plan!): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jFVN1g7_6yY Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Have you been eating better and exercising, but you still aren’t getting the results you want? You might be metabolically inflexible.   In this episode, I talk to Dr. Ian Smith about metabolism: the myths, the science, and how to achieve the mission-critical state of metabolic flexibility. We’re discussing whether it’s better to burn fat or carbs, the shifts you may need in your diet, and the signs of metabolic inflexibility —some of which may really surprise you. Plus, Dr. Smith shares which tools to use for the biggest impact on your metabolism so you can finally get results.  If it feels like your metabolism is stuck and you’re not sure what to do, the tools and approaches in this episode could give you the kickstart you’ve been looking for. You don’t want to miss it! Full show notes:  jjvirgin.com/metflex Get my Resistance Training Cheat Sheet: http://jjvirgin.com/resistance Subscribe to my podcast: http://subscribetojj.com Read my book, The Sugar Impact Diet: https://store.jjvirgin.com/collections/books/products/sugar-impact-diet-paperback-book  Learn more about Dr. Ian Smith: https://doctoriansmith.com/ Read The Met Flex Diet: https://amzn.to/3M2YSJS Read Shred: The Revolutionary Diet: https://amzn.to/3tByTD3 Read Dr. Smith’s other books: https://amzn.to/45AOiRp Theia Health Continuous Glucose Monitor: https://join.theiahealth.ai/c/jj Track your food & macros with Cronometer App: ​​https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=766203&u=523525&m=61121&urllink=&afftrack= Join the Met Flex Diet Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1181407922741333/ Follow Dr. Smith on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/doctoriansmith DEXA scan: https://dexascan.com/ Get the FREE introduction to Dr. Ian’s book THE MET FLEX DIET and learn how to burn fat more efficiently by improving metabolic flexibility: https://jjvirgin.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Introduction-to-Dr.-Ians-book-THE-MET-FLEX-DIET.pdf Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As a woman over 40, you’ve been subjected to a lot of bad advice about fat loss. From crazy fad diets to the fear of building muscle, you’ve been told everything but the truth.  That’s why I’m sharing six truly effective, game-changing hacks for achieving great energy, feeling satisfied, and finally becoming a fat-burning machine. You’ll learn about unexpected triggers for fat storage, the bad habit that can increase insulin resistance overnight, and how to change one thing by only 10% to rev up your metabolism.  If you could hit rewind and tell your younger self a few things about fat loss, you’d definitely want to let her in on the secrets I’m sharing in this episode.  FULL show notes: jjvirgin.com/fatloss Watch the FULL VIDEO on my YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/jjvirginvideos Subscribe to my podcast: http://subscribetojj.com Try my protein calculator: http://jjvirgin.com/proteinfirst Track your macros with the Cronometer App: ​​https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=766203&u=523525&m=61121&urllink=&afftrack= Study: Journal of Diabetes Research: The Effect of Adherence to Dietary Tracking on Weight Loss: Using HLM to Model Weight Loss over Time: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5568610/ Reignite WellnessTM All-In-One Shakes: https://store.jjvirgin.com/collections/shakes Study: Food & Nutrition Research: Postprandial energy expenditure in whole-food and processed-food meals: implications for daily energy expenditure: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2897733/ Oura Ring: https://ouraring.com/ Apple Watch: https://amzn.to/45U4Jcb Whoop: https://www.whoop.com/us/en/ Podcast: What Causes Obesity? with Dr. Richard Johnson: https://jjvirgin.com/main-podcast/what-causes-obesity-with-dr-richard-johnson-ep-490/ Podcast: 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/ Read Nature Wants Us to Be Fat by Dr. Richard Johnson: https://amzn.to/3LY70v4 Reignite WellnessTM ElectroReplenish: https://store.jjvirgin.com/collections/supplements/products/electroreplenish Dr. Joe Dispenza meditations: https://drjoedispenza.com/?rfsn=6914154.37386a&utm_source=refersion&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=6914154.37386a Study: Nutrition Reviews: Is self-reported short sleep duration associated with obesity? A systematic review and meta-analysis of cohort studies: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34508648/ Video: The Hidden Reason You Wake Up Tired Every Day: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZznER6HW6uk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Do you ever feel stuck and wonder why you can’t get unblocked? Do you feel anxious or unwell, but you don’t know why? Or maybe you keep yourself so busy you haven’t had time to feel much at all?  You’re not alone.  As adults, we’re often unaware of the ways we’ve learned to protect ourselves from our past, and how those coping mechanisms can affect our mental and physical health.  In this episode, I have a profound conversation with spiritual teacher, author, and motivational speaker Gabby Bernstein about what happens when we get brave enough to wonder what lives beneath our suffering.  We’re exploring the impact of past trauma, methods for calming your nervous system, and what you can do to change the behaviors that are preventing your progression. Plus, Gabby shares her personal story of recovery so you can learn from her lessons and transform your health and your life.  Full show notes:  jjvirgin.com/gabby Subscribe to my podcast: http://subscribetojj.com Get my Mindset Mastery Guide:  https://discover.jjvirgin.com/master-your-mindset-int-1 Learn more about Gabby Bernstein: https://gabbybernstein.com/ Read The Universe Has Your Back: https://amzn.to/3QcQ8mJ Read Super Attractor: https://amzn.to/46nRMHW Read Happy Days: The Guided Path from Trauma to Profound Freedom and Inner Peace: https://amzn.to/46qZukI Listen to Dear Gabby podcast: https://gabbybernstein.com/podcast/ Get the Gabby Coaching App: https://gabbybernstein.com/gabby-coaching-app Learn about Internal Family Systems: https://ifs-institute.com/ Read Healing Back Pain: The Mind-Body Connection by Dr. John Sarno: https://amzn.to/3ZPE1PW Get a 7-day free trial to Gabby’s new coaching app: https://gabbybernstein.com/gabby-coaching-app/?nab=1   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Are you still counting calories to lose weight? Most people do, and it’s no wonder—for almost a century, it’s been touted as the most important metric of your diet.  But I‘m telling you right now, obsessively counting calories is out. There’s a much more effective metric to track, and it can rev your metabolism as much as 30%. I’m talking about macronutrients.  In this episode, I’m sharing everything you need to know, from what macros are and how to track them to the best way to get enough of each type. Plus, I’m giving you a simple process you can follow to figure out the right ratio of macros for your body and goals.   If you’re ready to try an approach that makes eating simpler and fat loss practically effortless, check out this episode now! Full show notes: jjvirgin.com/tracking Watch the FULL VIDEO on my YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/jjvirginvideos Subscribe to my podcast: http://subscribetojj.com Try my protein calculator: http://jjvirgin.com/proteinfirst Read my book, The Sugar Impact Diet: https://store.jjvirgin.com/collections/books/products/sugar-impact-diet-paperback-book Reignite WellnessTM All-In-One Shakes: https://store.jjvirgin.com/collections/shakes Study: Journal of Medical Internet Research Mhealth Uhealth: Comparing Self-Monitoring Strategies for Weight Loss in a Smartphone App: Randomized Controlled Trial: https://mhealth.jmir.org/2019/2/e12209/ Study: American Journal of Preventive Medicine: Weight Loss During the Intensive Intervention Phase of the Weight-Loss Maintenance Trial: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0749379708003747 Study: Obesity: Self-Monitoring via Digital Health in Weight Loss Interventions: A Systematic Review Among Adults with Overweight or Obesity: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/oby.23088 Track your macros with Cronometer App: ​​https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=766203&u=523525&m=61121&urllink=&afftrack= Get my favorite food scale: https://amzn.to/3Q3RfVY Study: Obesity: Higher protein intake during caloric restriction improves diet quality and attenuates loss of lean body mass: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/oby.23428 Get your fish and seafood protein from Vital Choice: https://vitalchoice.sjv.io/daKYGy  Get your grass-fed beef, free-range organic chicken, and more delivered directly to your door from Butcherbox: http://butcherbox.go2cloud.org/aff_c?offer_id=2&aff_id=1330 Order from Fresh Pressed Olive Oil Company: https://www.freshpressedoliveoiltrk.com/6ZR9ZK/6JHXF/ Get your bone broth from Flavorchef: https://affiliates.theflavorchef.com/121.html Try dark chocolate from Living Ratio: https://livingratio.com/?sca_ref=2747593.vgty26M7uP&utm_source=2747593&utm_medium=jj-virgin&utm_campaign=45338 Read The Circadian Code by Dr. Satchin Panda: https://amzn.to/3O4MnPu Bioimpedance scale: https://oxiline.shop/?ref=mza2ntv MyoTape Body Measure Tape: https://amzn.to/46lkER4 Theia Health Continuous Glucose Monitor: https://join.theiahealth.ai/c/jj Video: What is the Best Way to Measure Body Fat?: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N9g_05bd0uA   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Marcelle Pick, OB-GYN nurse practitioner, discusses adrenal dysfunction, its symptoms, testing, and stressors. They address the impact of adrenal dysfunction on weight gain and the importance of self-care. The significance of ACE scores in predicting addiction and addressing past experiences is explored. The importance of adrenal health for hormone balance during perimenopause and menopause is discussed. The chapter highlights considering individual differences in diets and exercise for optimal health.

The number one reason people don’t exercise? Time. But what if I told you with just five exercises, you could get stronger, supercharge your fat loss, and start seeing real results?  In this episode, I’m sharing five extremely functional, easy-to-modify exercises you can do anywhere. That’s all you need to hit every major muscle group. I’m also talking you through proper form, offering modifications for injuries, and giving you variations for focusing on power and strength.  Plus, I’m telling you exactly which supplements will support your muscle growth, why the scale isn’t a good indicator of change—and how to track your progress instead.  Go ahead and listen to it now, then watch the video on my YouTube channel to see the moves in action. Feel free to watch and remind yourself of the proper form during your workout, too.  If you’ve ever used time as an excuse for skipping exercise, this episode is for you! Full show notes: jjvirgin.com/major5 Watch the FULL VIDEO on my YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/jjvirginvideos Subscribe to my podcast: http://subscribetojj.com Try my protein calculator: http://jjvirgin.com/proteinfirst Learn how foods cause leaky gut in The Virgin Diet: https://store.jjvirgin.com/products/the-virgin-diet-paperback TRX Training: Free Shipping on all orders $99+: https://www.avantlink.com/click.php?tt=ml&ti=931205&pw=347877 3-piece kettlebell set: https://amzn.to/3PRv712 Bioimpedance scale: https://oxiline.shop/?ref=mza2ntv DEXA scan: https://dexascan.com/ Reignite WellnessTM All-In-One Shakes: https://store.jjvirgin.com/collections/shakes Reignite WellnessTM Clean Creatine Powder: https://store.jjvirgin.com/products/clean-creatine-powder Timeline Nutrition Mitopure:https://www.timelinenutrition.com/partners/jj-virgin Reignite WellnessTM Omega Plus: https://store.jjvirgin.com/products/omega-plus Video: What is the Best Way to Measure Body Fat?: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N9g_05bd0uA   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices