
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

Jan 7, 2021 • 10min
I Eat a Bar Every Day When I Wake up but Then I Don't Eat Til Lunch. Is This Bad?
"I eat a bar every day when I wake up but then I don't eat til lunch. Is this bad?" asks zumbagndma60 from Instagram. Great question! JJ Virgin, certified nutritionist and NY Times bestselling author of The Virgin Diet, has the answer and it might surprise you! JJ dives into the history of the nutritional mindset and delivers some actionable advice on how to navigate this dilemma. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 6, 2021 • 9min
Why Does Going Keto Raise My LDL?
"Why does going keto raise my LDL?" asks momnat4 from Instagram. JJ Virgin, certified nutritionist and NY Times bestselling author of The Virgin Diet, has the answer. According to JJ, the answer is more nuanced than you might expect. Listen in to hear her breakdown of LDL and the effects that a keto diet may have. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 5, 2021 • 10min
Can You Give Me Some Easy Lunch Ideas?
"Can you give me some easy lunch ideas?" asks Antoinette DiFilippi from Facebook. This is a question we can all relate to! JJ Virgin, certified nutritionist and NY Times bestselling author of The Virgin Diet, chimes in with the answer. Tune in to hear all of her delicious and nutritious lunch ideas. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 4, 2021 • 9min
I Crave Sweet and Salty Between 8-9pm. What Do I Do?
"I crave sweet and salty between 8-9pm. What do I do?" asks wanderingrealist from Instagram. Great question. JJ Virgin, certified nutritionist and NY Times bestselling author of The Virgin Diet, provides a detailed answer. Listen in and learn some actionable strategies to work with these sorts of cravings. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 1, 2021 • 8min
I've Been Doing Intermittent Fasting for a Few Months and Haven’t Lost a Pound - Can You Help?
"I've been doing intermittent fasting for a few months and haven't lost a pound - can you help?" asks Haylee B from Facebook. Guest expert Cynthia Thurlow, intermittent fasting expert and nutritionist, delivers an insightful answer. Tune in to hear Cynthia's rich breakdown of the many factors at play and the actions necessary to rectify the situation. Want to learn more? Get access to Cynthia's FREE intermittent fasting guide at https://cynthiathurlow.com/blog/intermittent-fasting-faq, where you can learn how to put these ideas into action. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 31, 2020 • 8min
I Have Excessive Smelly Gas! Can You Help?!
"I have excessive smelly gas! Can you help?!" asks Deepa from JJ's Super Immune Secrets Masterclass. We find our answer from Dr. Vincent Pedre, microbiome expert and founder of Happy Gut. Listen in to hear Dr. Pedre's in-depth analysis and plan of action for tackling this challenging issue. Clear up the chronic symptoms that are chipping away at your quality of life with Dr. Pedre's FREE guide: Your Quick Start to a Happy Gut at https://www.happygutlife.com/gift Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 30, 2020 • 9min
I Feel Like My Stomach Bloats No Matter What. Help!
"I feel like my stomach bloats no matter what. Help!" shares Adrienne Lopresti from Facebook. In this episode, Dr. Vincent Pedre, microbiome expert and founder of Happy Gut, provides his insight. Tune in to hear Dr. Pedre's illuminating answer, where he presents multiple explanations and courses of action; the answer might surprise you! Clear up the chronic symptoms that are chipping away at your quality of life with Dr. Pedre's FREE guide: Your Quick Start to a Happy Gut at https://www.happygutlife.com/gift Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 29, 2020 • 8min
Do Antibiotics Affect Your Immunity?
"Do antibiotics affect your immunity?" asks Christeen from JJ's Super Immune Secrets Masterclass. Great question, Christeen. Dr. Vincent Pedre, microbiome expert, and founder of Happy Gut, chimes in with the answer. Listen in for an eye-opening account of how antibiotics may affect immunity and the actions you can take to bolster your resilience. Clear up the chronic symptoms that are chipping away at your quality of life with Dr. Pedre's FREE guide: Your Quick Start to a Happy Gut at https://www.happygutlife.com/gift Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 28, 2020 • 7min
Is Staying Home, Washing, and Cleaning Not Good for Our Microbiome?
"Is staying home, washing, and cleaning not good for our microbiome?" asks Leah from my Super Immune Secrets Masterclass. Dr. Vincent Pedre, microbiome expert and founder of Happy Gut has the answer. Tune in to hear his actionable advice on how you can help your microbiome thrive! Clear up the chronic symptoms that are chipping away at your quality of life with Dr. Pedre's FREE guide: Your Quick Start to a Happy Gut at https://www.happygutlife.com/gift Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 25, 2020 • 7min
How Do You Exercise With No Energy?
"How do you exercise with no energy?" asks Dena Marie from Facebook. Getting started with exercise can be so tough when you aren’t feeling your best. JJ Virgin, author of the Virgin Diet and exercise physiologist says the key is to start with what you can do and build. Tune in to hear JJ’s advice on getting started and how she managed to keep exercising during one of the most difficult periods of her life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices