Well Beyond 40
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.
Latest episodes
Mar 2, 2021 • 9min
How Do I Feed My Kids as Healthy as Possible on a Tight Budget?
"How do I feed my kids as healthy as possible on a tight budget?" asks mgabriella11 from Instagram. Great question. Here to answer is JJ Virgin, board-certified in holistic nutrition and author of The Virgin Diet. JJ is a food budgeting expert and she shares her expertise in her answer. Tune in to hear all of her tips and tricks for eating healthy on a budget. If you want to save your money AND your health, this is the episode for you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 1, 2021 • 9min
What Do You Think of Hormone Replacements?
"What do you think of hormone replacements?" asks Laurie West from Facebook. Here with our answer is JJ Virgin, certified nutrition specialist. According to JJ, there is a key progression you should keep in mind when thinking about hormone replacement. Tune in to hear the full answer where she lays out the roadmap to maximize your hormonal health. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feb 27, 2021 • 37min
[Bonus Episode] How to Better Manage Thyroid Disease with One Simple Tweak with Dr. Alan Christianson
Dr. Alan Christianson, Board Certified Naturopathic Endocrinologist & New York Times best-selling author, joins JJ today to discuss the findings of his groundbreaking research in the area of thyroid health. You are going to be blown away by what you’ll learn from Dr. C! If you have thyroid issues, then this is a must-listen! Dr. C will make you rethink the way you manage your thyroid. And if you don’t have thyroid issues, he’ll help you avoid them in the first place. The secret Dr. C will reveal in the episode is centered around one single nutrient. Find out why regulating this one nutrient could potentially be the key to regulate thyroid disease, plus, he’ll dispel any rumors that have been circulating about this nutrient for almost an entire century. You’ll also learn early warning signs of thyroid disease so you can catch it early & intervene fast! Get Dr. Christianson’s free docuseries Invisible Iodine by going to jjvirgin.com/iodine. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feb 26, 2021 • 7min
How Can I Stay in Shape at Home With Minimal Equipment?
"How can I stay in shape at home with minimal equipment?" asks Caroll from Instagram. Danette May, best-selling author and healthy lifestyle expert, chimes in with our answer. Tune in to hear lots of actionable tips on how you can get in great workouts at home with little or no equipment. There are tons of options, and Danette shares some of her favorites with us. Want to learn more about Danette? Check out her site for more information on living healthy at https://danettemay.com/start-here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feb 25, 2021 • 8min
What Is Your Top Tip for How to Stay Fit When You Are Time-Crunched?
"What is your top tip for how to stay fit when you are time-crunched?" asks Sandra from Facebook. Here to answer is Danette May, healthy lifestyle expert and world-renowned public speaker. Tune in to hear the answer, where Danette shares some innovative mindset shifts to help you stay in shape no matter how much time you have. If you ever struggle with your workout consistency, this is the episode for you. Want to learn more about Danette? Check out her site for more information on living healthy at https://danettemay.com/start-here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feb 24, 2021 • 7min
What’s the Best Chocolate to Eat for Your Health?
"What's the best chocolate to eat for your health?" asks Jordan from Instagram. Here with our answer is Danette May, nutrition expert, motivational speaker, and best-selling author. According to Danette, chocolate can be very healthy, but we need to choose the right type. Tune in to learn the healthiest types of chocolate and the diverse health benefits they have. Want to learn more about Danette? Check out her site for more information on living healthy at https://danettemay.com/start-here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feb 23, 2021 • 6min
What Are the Benefits of Turmeric and How Can I Incorporate It Into My Diet?
"What are the benefits of turmeric and how can I incorporate it into my diet?" asks Shawna from Instagram. Great question! Danette May, best-selling author and healthy lifestyle expert, chimes in with our answer. Tune in to hear Danette share her delicious ideas on how to introduce turmeric into your diet. If you've ever wondered about how to bring more turmeric into your diet, you won't want to miss this episode. Want to learn more about Danette? Check out her site for more information on living healthy at https://danettemay.com/start-here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feb 22, 2021 • 9min
What Are the Best Superfoods to Increase My Immunity?
"What are the best superfoods to increase my immunity?" asks suzielovesfitness from Facebook. Here to answer is Danette May, healthy lifestyle expert and world-renowned public speaker. Superfoods have potent benefits to our health and and normal immune system function. Tune in to hear Danette break down her personal recommendations with details on all the great benefits. Want to learn more about Danette? Check out her site for more information on living healthy at https://danettemay.com/start-here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feb 20, 2021 • 4min
What's New with Ask the Health Expert on the Weekend?
Have we got a surprise for you.... Listen in to learn about a special gift from JJ Virgin that's sure to spice up your Saturdays! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feb 19, 2021 • 10min
Is Goopy Poop a Sign of Leaky Gut?
"Is goopy poop a sign of leaky gut?" asks Kathleen from Facebook. Here with our answer is JJ Virgin, certified health and fitness expert. There are lots of clues that our stool can give us to our health. Listen to JJ's full answer where she gives some actionable advice on how to better our digestion and diagnose issues. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
