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
Feb 4, 2021 • 10min
Why Is a 15-Minute HIIT Workout More Effective Than a 45-Minute Long-Distance Run?
"Why is a 15-minute HIIT workout more effective than a 45-minute long-distance run?" asks Bonnie Mott from Instagram. This is a great question, and here to deliver the answer is none other than JJ Virgin, certified health and fitness expert and aerobics instructor. Listen in to hear JJ explain how we can actually get better results by spending less time on our workouts! In this episode, you'll learn just why HIIT is so effective and how we can add it to our lives. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feb 3, 2021 • 11min
What’s the Most Effective Form of Exercise for Someone in Their Late 50s?
"What's the most effective form of exercise for someone in their late 50s?" asks nickolettemott1 from Instagram. Terrific question. Here with our answer is JJ Virgin, certified health and fitness expert, and aerobics instructor. As we age, there are many considerations to take in regards to our fitness. Tune in to hear JJ's full answer where she breaks down the most important factors and how we can exercise most effectively as we age. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feb 2, 2021 • 11min
What Kinds of Fat Loss Exercise Can You Do Besides Hitting the Weights at the Gym?
"What kinds of fat loss exercise can you do besides hitting the weights at the gym?" asks clean_collab from Instagram. An important question to ask - and the answer may surprise you. Here to answer is JJ Virgin, certified health and fitness expert and aerobics instructor. Tune in to hear JJ's "Core 4" exercises, where she provides plenty of actionable ideas for fat loss outside the gym. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feb 1, 2021 • 9min
What Exercise Is Your Go-To?
"What exercise is your go-to?" asks tricianelson from Instagram. Excellent question. Here with our answer is none other than JJ Virgin, certified health and fitness expert and aerobics instructor. According to JJ, there is one type of exercise that stands out in the crowd. Tune in to hear her recommendations for the most effective workouts! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jan 29, 2021 • 9min
What Are the Best Tests Available in Detecting Cancer?
"What are the best tests available in detecting cancer?" asks BettyG from Facebook. Here to give us insight into our choices is Dr. Leigh Erin Connealy, Medical Director for The Cancer Center for Healing. Dr. Connealy breaks down her own strategy for cancer testing and gives you actionable guidance on what questions you need to be asking and how to get the answers. For more information on how to maximize your wellness, get free access to Dr. Leigh's book, Be Perfectly Healthy at https://www.cfnmedicine.com/perfectlyhealthy-book-giveaway. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jan 28, 2021 • 8min
How Do Your Emotions Play a Part in Cancer?
"How do your emotions play a part in cancer?" asks Joan from IG. This is a crucial question when thinking about cancer prevention. Here to answer is Dr. Leigh Erin Connealy, Medical Director for The Cancer Center for Healing. Dr. Connealy explains that emotions, especially stress, are a huge contributor. Tune in for the full answer and learn how stress may increase our risk of cancer and what we can do to prevent it. For more information on how to maximize your wellness, get free access to Dr. Leigh's book, Be Perfectly Healthy at https://www.cfnmedicine.com/perfectlyhealthy-book-giveaway. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jan 27, 2021 • 7min
Certain Infections Like HPV, Epstein-Barr Virus, Hepatitis, and Colitis Have Been Linked to Cancer. Why Is That?
"Certain infections like HPV, Epstein-Barr virus, Hepatitis, and Colitis have been linked to cancer. Why is that?" asks Patty from Facebook. Great question Patty. Here with our answer is Dr. Leigh Erin Connealy, Medical Director for The Cancer Center for Healing. Dr. Leigh gives us an in-depth answer on how these infections can create cancerous environments in our bodies. Tune in for the biological breakdown of what's happening, and the actions we can take to protect ourselves. For more information on how to maximize your wellness, get free access to Dr. Leigh's book, Be Perfectly Healthy at https://www.cfnmedicine.com/perfectlyhealthy-book-giveaway. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jan 26, 2021 • 9min
Why Are Adrenals So Important in Fighting Disease and Cancer?
"Why are adrenals so important in fighting disease and cancer?" asks John from Facebook. Dr. Leigh Erin Connealy, Medical Director of The Cancer Center for Healing, weighs in with her thoughts. Listen to her in-depth answer where she breaks down why the adrenals are so crucial and delivers us actionable advice on how to properly care for the adrenal glands. For more information on how to maximize your wellness, get free access to Dr. Leigh's book, Be Perfectly Healthy at https://www.cfnmedicine.com/perfectlyhealthy-book-giveaway. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jan 25, 2021 • 10min
What Are the Most Important Pieces of Information Women Need to Know About Cancer?
"What are the most important pieces of information women need to know about cancer?" asks John from Facebook. Dr. Leigh Erin Connealy, Medical Director of The Cancer Center for Healing, is the perfect person to answer this crucial question. According to Dr. Leigh, the key factor to focus on is prevention. Tune in to hear the full answer as she gives us her expertise on how best to maximize prevention efforts. For more information on how to maximize your wellness, get free access to Dr. Leigh's book, Be Perfectly Healthy at https://www.cfnmedicine.com/perfectlyhealthy-book-giveaway. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jan 22, 2021 • 10min
What Is Your #1 Diet Tip?
"What is your #1 diet tip?" asks dr.lisakoche from Instagram. Who better to answer than JJ Virgin, author of the Virgin Diet and exercise physiologist! Tune in to hear JJ's actionable weight loss tips that can help you achieve your goals in your weight loss journey. This episode is part of a series to commemorate January as National Weight Loss Awareness Month! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
