Well Beyond 40

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Get Dr. Blands FREE The Immuno-Identity™ Quiz https://bigboldhealth.com/quiz/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Get Lisa’s FREE 4-Part Confidence Workshop http://4stepsworkshop.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices