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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Nov 20, 2021 • 36min
Biohacking Perimenopause with Alisa Vitti
JJ welcomes Alisa back to the show to talk all things perimenopause! How to best prepare for it? How do you know when you’re in it? What perimenopause symptoms should you be on the lookout for? What should your diet and exercise plan look like? As the best-selling author of the books In The FLO and WomanCode, as well as creator of the MyFLO Period Tracker app, Alisa is the perfect guest to answer all these questions and more! Alisa explains just what happens for women starting at age 35, although not everyone will feel the effects of these biological changes at the same time. Alisa takes you through the various stages of perimenopause, up to the culmination of menopause and menopause symptoms to be aware of, and finally entering the post-menopausal stage of menopause. She shares valuable tips on how proper dieting, supplements, exercise, perimenopause symptoms to be aware of, and even fasting can help to prepare for these various stages of perimenopause and menopause. Get Alisa’s Free Hormone Evaluation Quiz! https://www.floliving.com/what-is-your-v-sign/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 13, 2021 • 37min
Free Yourself from Chronic Pain with Nicole Sachs
Nicole Sachs is an author, therapist, and creator of the Freedom from Chronic Pain online brand. After being diagnosed with a severe condition of the spine at age 19, Nicole discovered the power of the mind-body connection in chronic pain relief. Listen as Nicole explains the connection between emotional pain from repressed emotions and physical symptoms, including how pain can result if your nervous system is in constant fight-or-flight mode. Nicole also shares her powerful JournalSpeak technique that can help you cope with unresolved emotional pain, which in turn, can provide relief from these everyday pains. Find out more about Nicole’s inspiring journey and grab the first lesson of her Freedom from Chronic Pain course for free so you can start on the path to feeling better today! https://www.thecureforchronicpain.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 6, 2021 • 37min
The Winning Strategy for Rapid Fat Loss With Dr. Brian Mowll
Have you been struggling with diabetes, poor metabolism, high or low blood sugar, or dieting in general? Did you know that having an even slightly elevated blood sugar may make you 5 times more at risk for dementia? Are you curious about the benefits of intermittent fasting or how important optimized metabolism is for your mental health? Then this is the episode for you! Listen as Dr. Brian Mowll shares his expertise having over 20 years experience helping people optimize their metabolism, control blood sugar, and treat type 2 diabetes. Dr. Mowll explains how the current model for treating diabetes is not only outdated but also may be dangerous. After creating many custom tailored treatment plans for hundreds of clients with amazing success rates, he noticed how important a proper diet was. And it’s not just calorie counting, which is something he sees as a dismal failure. Tune in to learn how to become the fat-burning machine you’ve always wanted to be! Get Dr. Mowll’s FREE Blood Sugar Manifesto https://drmowll.lpages.co/manifesto-new/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 30, 2021 • 31min
Fight Dandruff From the Inside Out with Jennifer Fugo
Jennifer Fugo is an integrative nutritionist and expert in chronic skin rashes. She's here to talk with JJ about a common issue that's never been discussed on the podcast before: dandruff! Listen as Jennifer reveals why anti-dandruff shampoos treat the symptoms rather than the root cause, as well as the surprising role that your gut and immune system can play in the development of dandruff. Jennifer also shares her top diet and supplement tips to help restore balance in your gut, which in turn, can heal dandruff. Plus, grab Jennifer's free Skin Rash Root Cause Testing eGuide so you can get to the bottom of your skin issues and feel confident in the skin you're in! https://www.skinterrupt.com/opt-in-list-of-root-cause-skin-tests/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 23, 2021 • 57min
Cleaning up Your Mental Mess With Dr. Caroline Leaf
Dr. Caroline Leaf is a communication pathologist and cognitive neuroscientist, specializing in cognitive and metacognitive neuropsychology. She has written numerous bestselling books on mental cognition and well-being, including her newest, Cleaning Up Your Mental Mess. So when it comes to understanding what we can do with our brains and how to do it, Dr. Leaf is our go-to person! Dr. Leaf listens to and relates to JJ’s story of her son's Traumatic Brain Injury and how many others worldwide are experiencing similar situations. And she reinforces one important notion: all hope is not lost. Dr. Leaf discusses her theory called the Geodesic Information Processing theory, which covers topics like how we think, build memory, and learn, and how we can transform that information into tools and processes that have helped the lives of hundreds of thousands of individuals with Traumatic Brain Injury, Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE), learning disabilities (ADD, ADHD), autism, dementia, and mental health issues like anxiety and depression. She also touches on the important roles of supportive family and friends. You won’t want to miss this episode. Tune in now. Get Dr. Leaf’s Free Workbook: Cleaning Up Your Mental Mess https://jjvirgin.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Cleaning-Up-Your-Mental-Mess-workbook-1.pdf Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 16, 2021 • 42min
The Integrative Approach to Gut Health with Dr. Marvin Singh
Dr. Marvin Singh is an integrative gastroenterologist, author, and distinguished speaker. After diving deep into the field of integrative medicine, he lost 40 pounds himself by making diet and lifestyle modifications. Listen as Dr. Singh explains the root causes of common gastrointestinal issues like heartburn and small intestinal bacterial overgrowth, as well as the dangers of acid-reducing medications like proton pump inhibitors. Dr. Singh also shares natural remedies for healing your gut and eliminating uncomfortable symptoms, plus he talks about his viewpoint on diet and nutrition, including why it's key to customize your eating plan. Plus, get Dr. Singh’s free 4-Week Gut Reset eBook so you can start getting your gut health back on track today! https://drmarvinsingh.com/4-week-gut-reset/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 9, 2021 • 33min
Nutritional Alchemy with Serena Poon
After both of her parents were diagnosed with cancer, Serena Poon found herself in the role of a very stressed caretaker who was spending most of the time caring for others and not enough time caring for herself. Her health began to decline rapidly. After a surprise surgery to remove inflamed tissue from her chest, which led to a terrible MRSA infection, Serena knew it was crucial to focus on her own self-care. In addition to deepening her spiritual practices, she wanted to look into how her diet could help realign her chakras. Serena knew that there had to be a way to crack the code of using fresh and raw (not to mention colorful) foods to help promote a healthy mental state, support gut health, sustained energy to better sleep, and everything in between. Serena and JJ talk about how ANYONE can learn to focus on what their body needs and how to feed those needs. Serena gives great real-world advice on how to deal with stress, gut health, heart health, and more! No prior chakra knowledge needed! Sign up to download Serena’s Anti-Aging E-Book and learn how to become the healthiest you! https://serenaloves.clickfunnels.com/thank-you1600727819629 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 4, 2021 • 4min
What's in Store for Season 4
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Oct 2, 2021 • 29min
[Bonus Episode] Healthy Back: The Best and Worst Things to Do with Emily Lark
Emily Lark and JJ discuss back pain; the best way to treat it, the worst things you can do, and stretches and exercises to improve strength and flexibility for a stronger healthier back. Emily Lark is a speaker, author, fitness expert and creator of the internationally bestselling program Back to Life. After living most of her life with debilitating back pain, Emily created a method to naturally heal back pain that has now helped hundreds of thousands of people around the world. Get Emily Lark’s Healthy Back Checklist https://www.healthybacksystem.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 1, 2021 • 8min
Should I Start With Cardio or Strength Training To Lose Weight?
"Should I start with cardio or strength training to lose weight?" asks Marlyn from Instagram. Here to answer is Dr. Emily Kiberd, chiropractor, movement specialist, and strength enthusiast. According to Dr. Kiberd, there is a big misconception around weight loss and cardio. Tune in to this episode to learn the truth around effective weight loss and its connection to muscle. For more from Dr. Kiberd, check out her FREE guide on working out with Hashimoto's. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
