

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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Aug 24, 2020 • 8min
What Is the Best Way to Get to Sleep and Wake up Well-Rested?
"What is the best way to get to sleep and wake up well-rested?" Tina Jacobs from Facebook asks this question and our host, JJ Virgin, enlists Chiropractor & Sleep Expert, Dr. Peter Martone, to give an answer that’s simple and actionable. Join Dr. Martone’s Free 30-day Sleep Quest Program and become a part of the only online community that is dedicated to getting a better night’s sleep, at https://necknest.com/reignite Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 21, 2020 • 11min
What Type of Magnesium Do You Recommend?
"What type of magnesium do you recommend?" asks Diana from the Super Immune Secrets Masterclass. JJ Virgin, Certified Nutrition Specialist, gives specifics on what you should look for to get the most from your magnesium supplements. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 20, 2020 • 7min
How Can I Tell If a Food Is Causing a Reaction or If I'm Actually Sick?
"How can I tell if a food Is causing a reaction or if I'm actually sick?" Knowing the difference between suffering from food intolerance issues and being sick is vital. Joanne from Facebook asked Fitness Hall of Famer, JJ Virgin, for specifics. The answer is simpler than you might expect. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 19, 2020 • 9min
Is Non-Fat Greek Yogurt a No-No?
"Is Non-Fat Greek Yogurt a no-no?" Tlcumbee417 from Instagram asks the question many of us trying to make smart eating decisions have asked before. JJ Virgin, Certified Nutrition Specialist gives simple details on how to make the right decision when it comes to yogurt. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 18, 2020 • 10min
Are There Diet Changes That Can Help With Tendonitis?
"Are there diet changes that can help with tendonitis?" Lisa Gregory Erdman from Instagram posed this question to JJ Virgin, host of the Ask The Health Expert Podcast. JJ’s answer is the simple expert direction that you’ve come to expect. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 17, 2020 • 12min
Do You Have a Simplified Meal Plan for Those of Us Who Don't Like to Cook or Prepare Meals?
"Do you have a simplified meal plan for those of us who don't like to cook or prepare meals?" Annemarie Adamowicz asks the question from our Super Immune Secrets Masterclass and triple-board certified nutrition expert and Fitness Hall of Famer JJ Virgin answers it. These few minutes should make things easier (and tastier) for anyone who listens. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 14, 2020 • 11min
What Are Some Simple Steps I Can Take to Start My Journey to Better Nutrition and Mental Health?
"What are some simple steps I can take to start my journey to better nutrition and mental health?" This question was asked by Tanya K from In Goop Health - and it’s one many of us have asked before. JJ Virgin gets the answer from Dr. Uma Naidoo, author of This Is Your Brain On Food. For information about Dr. Naidoo, including how to order her book, visit https://book.umanaidoomd.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 13, 2020 • 11min
How Can I Improve My Anxiety With Food?
"How can I improve my anxiety with food?" Tanya K asked this question from In Goop Health. JJ Virgin gets the answer from Dr. Uma Naidoo, author of This Is Your Brain On Food. For information about Dr. Naidoo, including how to order her book, visit https://book.umanaidoomd.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 12, 2020 • 10min
Are There Foods to Help Me Feel Less Depressed?
"Are there foods to help me feel less depressed?" Serena G from the International Society for Nutritional Psychiatry Research asks a question that’s surely on the mind of many. JJ Virgin gets Dr. Uma Naidoo, author of This Is Your Brain On Food to answer. For information about Dr. Naidoo, including how to order her book, visit https://book.umanaidoomd.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 11, 2020 • 10min
What Are the Best Foods to Eat to Beat Stress?
"What are the best foods to eat to beat stress?" Sherry M from the Harvard Institute of Lifestyle Medicine Conference asks, and JJ Virgin gets Dr. Uma Naidoo, author of This Is Your Brain On Food, to answer this timely question. For information about Dr. Naidoo, including how to order her book, visit https://book.umanaidoomd.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices