Well Beyond 40

Dr. Z and Mama Z are well known for their tips and trusted advice on natural living for families. You're going to love today's far-ranging conversation from everything about essential oils and how to reduce your toxic burden to healthy eating and how Mama Z just got named Miss Georgia at the age of 41. If you're looking for the link between the quality of your food and skincare and how you look and feel, today's episode will not disappoint!    Freebies From Today’s Episode Get the Zielinski’s book bonus bundle when you purchase The Essential Oils Diet by going to jjvirgin.com/eodiet.   Main Points From Today’s Episode Mama Z, a mother of 4, was recently crowned Miss Georgia at the age of 41. Her How to Be A Hottie Protocol is included in the Zielinski’s new book, The Essential Oils Diet. Toxic overload puts a burden on your metabolism. The DIY essential oils recipes are an amazing, natural alternative to toxic skincare products. The aim of The Essential Oils Diet is to give you food freedom. That includes eating a balance of organic, non-GMO foods that promote good health.   Episode Play-By-Play [1:16] Introduction to today’s episode  [2:35] The Zielinski’s career briefing  [3:18] Listener shout-out   [4:48] If you’re over age 35 or under stress, you might not be digesting protein well. Try JJ’s Metabolic Digestive Balance!  [6:15] Mama Z’s How to Be A Hottie Protocol is in the Zielinski’s new book, The Essential Oils Diet. [8:10] Why are people asking the wrong questions when it comes to weight loss? What are the right questions?  [10:15] Contributing factors to the current health crisis [11:03] Toxic overload puts a burden on your metabolism. [12:25] The differences between conventional meat and grass-fed animal protein  [13:30] When it comes to food freedom, what are the right types of foods that we should be eating?  [15:25] It’s important to focus on organic, non-GMO, whole foods, as well as on getting the right balance of healthy fats, carbs, and protein. [16:14] Toxic chemicals in conventionally-raised animal feed  [18:08] Toxins lurking in beauty and skincare products [18:40] What types of beauty products does Mama Z use? [20:40] Mama Z makes a lot of her own products using essential oils.   [21:50] What is leaky skin?  [23:24] How leaky skin can create chronic inflammation   [25:07] Top takeaways from The Essential Oils Diet  [26:44] What’s included in The Essential Oils Diet book bonus bundle [28:00] All about Dr. and Mama Z’s 60-day group coaching gift [29:47] Action steps from today’s episode [30:32] JJ’s favorite non-toxic skincare and laundry products   Mentioned in this episode: Environmental Working Group Annmarie Gianni Skincare MyGreenFills Metabolic Digestive Balance Subscribe to the JJ Virgin Lifestyle Show Become part of JJ’s community JJ Virgin Official Facebook page JJ Virgin on Instagram JJ Virgin on YouTube Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you’re struggling with brain fog, fatigue, insomnia, or joint pain, you don’t want to miss today’s podcast episode! Clinical researcher and bestselling author Dr. Michael Ruscio reveals why an unhealthy gut may be the culprit behind your symptoms. Listen as Dr. Ruscio explains why gut problems can often come disguised as other health issues like thyroid problems or hormonal imbalances, as well as how his free quiz can help you determine the root cause of your symptoms. Dr. Ruscio also talks about the series of interventions in his book Healthy Gut, Healthy You, that can help heal your gut, including a Paleo and low-FODMAP diet, plus he shares his top recommendations for herbs that can help with female hormonal imbalances. Find out how to restore your gut health in a stepwise fashion so you can feel better from head to toe!   Freebies From Today’s Episode Get Dr. Michael Ruscio’s free quiz to determine the root cause of your symptoms by going to jjvirgin.com/guthormone.   Main Points From Today’s Episode Your gut health can not only affect your hormones, but it can also affect all systems in your body. An unhealthy gut can be the underlying issue behind symptoms like brain fog, depression, fatigue, insomnia, joint pain, and more. Dr. Ruscio’s free quiz helps you figure out whether your symptoms are a result of a gut imbalance, a gut-hormone issue, or a thyroid issue. Gut problems can often be disguised as thyroid issues or female hormone imbalances, so it’s important to discover the root cause of your symptoms. Treating imbalances in the gut can lead to a resolution or improvement in symptoms. Dr. Ruscio’s book, Healthy Gut, Healthy You, provides a series of interventions to help you heal your gut and transform your health.   Episode Play-By-Play [1:10] Introduction to today’s episode [2:18] Dr. Michael Ruscio’s career briefing [3:40] Listener shout-out [4:50] One of the number one reasons people have food intolerances is due to a leaky gut. Try JJ’s Leaky Gut Support!  [6:15] How does gut health affect hormones? [8:02] Why it makes sense to start by healing the gut in the majority of cases  [9:51] Results from study done on subjects with an ambiguous hypothyroid diagnosis  [11:40] Treating imbalances in the gut can lead to a resolution of symptoms in many cases. [12:55] How do you determine if you have gut issues, a thyroid condition, or both?  [14:10] Stress can decrease your body’s ability to convert T4 into T3.  [16:58] What an abnormal T3 level can tell you  [17:12] How do you determine if you have gut issues?  [17:45] Dr. Ruscio’s book, Healthy Gut, Healthy You, provides a series of interventions to help heal your gut and transform your health. [19:04] Why you can’t rely solely on gut testing [21:22] How gut issues can affect female hormones [23:00] Herbs that can help with female hormonal imbalances  [24:41] How to start healing your gut with your diet   [25:53] Why an elimination diet can be helpful [26:51] What are FODMAPs?  [27:45] How to tell if you may need to try a low-FODMAP diet [28:10] Dr. Ruscio’s book contains 3 different versions of a low-FODMAP diet, including one for vegetarians. [30:40] While making dietary changes, how quickly can someone start to notice an improvement in symptoms? [33:13] Healing your gut can be a stepwise process.  [34:36] Dr. Ruscio’s free quiz tells you whether your symptoms are a result of a gut imbalance, a gut-hormone issue, or a thyroid issue. [35:13] JJ’s top takeaway from today’s episode [37:28] Focus on improving the quality of the food you’re eating.    Mentioned in this episode: Dr. Ruscio Radio: Health, Nutrition and Functional Medicine Healthy Gut, Healthy You, by Dr. Michael Ruscio JJ Virgin Leaky Gut Support Subscribe to the JJ Virgin Lifestyle Show Become part of JJ’s community JJ Virgin Official Facebook page JJ Virgin on Instagram JJ Virgin on YouTube Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The founder of Breast Cancer Conqueror, Dr. Veronique Desaulniers has personally faced two breast cancer journeys. She joins JJ in today's podcast episode to talk about her new breast self-exam training model called My Breast Friend that is changing early breast cancer detection. Listen as Dr. V explains why it's important to perform regular breast self-exams, as well as how My Breast Friend can help you understand the difference between normal breast tissue and any abnormalities that may arise. Dr. V also shares why size matters when it comes to finding a breast cancer lump, as well as the top 7 triggers that can increase breast cancer risk. Find out about the power of touch in early breast cancer detection and how to be proactive about your breast health!   Freebies From Today’s Episode Get Dr. V’s free eBook, A Guide to a New Era in Early Breast Cancer Detection, by going to jjvirgin.com/mybreastfriend.   Main Points From Today’s Episode Dr. V personally faced two breast cancer journeys. She discovered the first lump in her breast while performing a breast self-exam. Dr. V’s breast self-exam training model is called My Breast Friend. The My Breast Friend Training System helps you understand what normal breast tissue feels like and what a potentially unhealthy lump may feel like. The average-sized lump that is found by someone who is not trained in a proper breast self-exam is the size of a ping pong ball. Once someone is trained in a proper breast self-exam, they can find a lump as small as a pea.   Episode Play-By-Play [0:55] Introduction to today’s episode  [2:20] Dr. Veronique Desaulniers’s career briefing  [3:51] How Dr. V became known as the Breast Cancer Conqueror [5:42] Years later, Dr. V received a second breast cancer diagnosis.   [7:29] The importance of early detection [8:26] Why most women don’t perform breast self-exams on a regular basis  [10:20] What Dr. V’s training system teaches you  [12:00] Are breast self-exams really helpful in detecting a lump?  [14:40] How to use the My Breast Friend Training System   [15:03] The three main components of a proper breast self-exam  [17:11] What should you do if you have breast implants?  [18:10] The average-sized lump that is found by someone who is not trained in a proper breast self-exam [18:53] Once someone is trained in a proper breast self-exam, they can find a lump as small as a pea.  [19:16] Survival rates according to the size of the tumor that is found  [20:00] Preventing cancer recurrence  [20:48] Breast cancer statistics [21:25] The 7 triggers that increase the risk of breast cancer  [22:50] Having optimal Vitamin D levels reduces your breast cancer risk by over 83 percent. [23:24] The risk of developing cancer  [24:42] Self-care is crucial.  [26:27] How to get access to Dr. V’s online program, Your Guide to Preventing Breast Cancer Naturally  [28:03] Freebies from today’s episode  [28:35] If you want to lose weight even faster, here’s the two-word secret: Extra Fiber! [29:48] JJ is committing to using My Breast Friend. [31:22] Spread the word to your friends. [32:30] Self-care isn’t selfish!   Mentioned in this episode: JJ Virgin Extra Fiber Holistic Dental Health with Trina Felber Subscribe to the JJ Virgin Lifestyle Show Become part of JJ’s community JJ Virgin Official Facebook page JJ Virgin on Instagram JJ Virgin on YouTube Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When it comes to de-aging, it's not about the expensive lotions and potions you use! In today's podcast episode, JJ shares the simple diet and lifestyle strategies that can go a long way toward turning back the clock. Listen as JJ reveals the reasons for premature aging and what to do about them, including snacking, sugar consumption, stress, and the wrong type of exercise. JJ also explains how to put the brakes on aging by lowering your sugar impact, boosting antioxidants in your diet, and incorporating fasting into your routine. Plus, find out JJ's top exercise and stress-management tips to help hold back Father Time so you can live a long, vibrant life!   Freebies From Today’s Episode Get a JJ’s free Stress Relief Guide by going to jjvirgin.com/deaging.   Main Points From Today’s Episode Constant snacking keeps your blood sugar elevated, which is very aging. JJ shares how to optimize meal timing to increase longevity. Sugar is extremely aging because of a process called glycation. Glycation occurs when protein and fats combine with sugar in the bloodstream. Stress shortens your telomeres, which are the protective end caps around your DNA. Meditation and tapping are two of JJ’s favorite ways to lower stress.   Episode Play-By-Play [0:58] Episode briefing  [2:15] Listener shout-out [5:15] Starting your day with the right breakfast sets the metabolic tone for the day. Try JJ’s All-In-One Protein Shakes!  [6:24] You can de-age with some simple diet and lifestyle strategies.  [6:59] Stop the snacking and switch to intermittent fasting!   [7:25] Constant snacking keeps your blood sugar elevated, which is very aging.  [8:09] Start by eating the satiety trifecta: healthy fats, fiber, and protein  [8:44] JJ’s meal timing strategies  [9:28] Long-term caloric restriction slows your metabolism.  [10:30] How to incorporate fasting and intermittent fasting into your routine  [12:00] Fasting triggers the cellular detoxification process of autophagy.  [13:15] Hidden sugars are lurking in many everyday foods.  [13:40] How sugar consumption can cause premature aging [14:20] Lower your sugar impact with the Sugar Impact Diet!  [14:38] Why fructose is the most aging sugar of all  [15:45] The importance of antioxidants in de-aging  [16:02] Resveratrol can activate your longevity genes.  [17:18] When it comes to de-aging, it’s key to manage your stress levels.  [17:48] Stress shortens your telomeres, which are the protective end caps around your DNA.  [18:00] The negative effects of cortisol on your health  [19:00] How to lower your stress levels  [21:00] The right and wrong types of exercise for reducing stress [22:53] How to put together a high-intensity interval training session  [24:38] Action steps from today’s episode [25:55] Start with one thing!  [27:07] The top 5 steps to reverse aging   Mentioned in this episode: JJ Virgin All-In-One Protein Shakes Eating By the Clock with JJ Virgin JJ Virgin’s Sugar Impact Diet Dry Farm Wines Ziva Meditation Free tapping eBook Top 6 Ways to Naturally Reduce Stress Xiser Fast Fitness Online Program Subscribe to the JJ Virgin Lifestyle Show Become part of JJ’s community JJ Virgin Official Facebook page JJ Virgin on Instagram JJ Virgin on YouTube Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Keri Glassman is an author, celebrity nutritionist, and wellness contributor for numerous top media outlets. She joins JJ in today's podcast episode to share her whole-person approach to living a healthy, happy life! Listen as Keri talks about the 8 pillars that work together to create a nutritious life, including food, stress, sleep, exercise, relationships and more. Keri also shares the typical foods she eats in a day, as well as her thoughts on topics like diet soda, artificial sweeteners, and certain types of diets like Paleo and vegetarian. Tune in to find out how to start incorporating the pillars of a nutritious life into your routine so you can look and feel your very best!   Freebies From Today’s Episode Get a Keri Glassman’s free Perfect Cleanse by going to jjvirgin.com/nutritiouslife.   Main Points From Today’s Episode Keri is the founder and CEO of the Nutritious Life company. Keri helps people incorporate the 8 different pillars of a nutritious life into their routine so they can look and feel their very best. The 8 pillars of a nutritious life extend beyond food to include sleep, stress, relationships, exercise, and more. Making healthy choices in one area opens the door to making additional positive choices. Keri's day-to-day diet is vegan meets Paleo. She eats a variety of whole foods, including loads of vegetables, healthy fats, and clean protein.   Episode Play-By-Play [1:55] Keri Glassman’s career briefing [3:00] Listener shout-out  [3:39] Your breakfast sets the pace for your entire day. That’s why JJ created the All-In-One Protein Shakes! [5:05] How Keri became interested in health and wellness [7:10] Common experiences that Keri and JJ shared while growing up  [8:38] Why JJ earned the nickname “Poppy” as a child  [10:16] How Keri gained 20 pounds as a freshman in college  [12:30] Keri became interested in how to fuel her body to be fit, strong, and healthy. [14:08] Why Keri decided to shift careers and pursue her interest in the field of nutrition  [15:40] What a nutritious life means to Keri  [17:29] The 8 pillars of a nutritious life work together to help you live your healthiest, happiest life. [18:44] The importance of sleep  [21:00] Lack of sleep can lead to a cascade of unhealthy choices. [23:23] Stopping the on-again, off-again cycle of dieting [24:38] Why you should never drink diet soda  [26:00] The differences between certain types of sweeteners, as well as the best options [27:50] Is there a place for an occasional indulgence?  [29:40] Hidden sugars that are lurking in common foods   [30:55] Keri’s thoughts on specific diets  [31:50] Typical foods on Keri’s menu  [33:18] The difference between a diet and the way you eat  [34:43] The quality of the food you’re eating is key. [36:00] The “Diets Decoded” section of Keri’s website breaks down the components of certain types of diets and critiques them.  [37:22] Your optimal diet can shift over time based on your needs.  [40:22] JJ’s takeaway from today’s episode: letting go of the all-or-nothing mentality   Mentioned in this episode: JJ Virgin All-In-One Protein Shakes Subscribe to the JJ Virgin Lifestyle Show Become part of JJ’s community JJ Virgin Official Facebook page JJ Virgin on Instagram JJ Virgin on YouTube Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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!   Freebies From Today’s Episode Get Jennifer Fugo’s free Skin Rash Root Cause Testing eGuide by going to jjvirgin.com/dandruff.   Main Points From Today’s Episode Dandruff can be caused by a fungal organism that lives on your skin called malassezia. However, malassezia is a normal commensal organism and it doesn’t cause issues like skin flaking, redness, and itching in everyone. The reason that some folks develop dandruff in response to malassezia, while others don’t, is due to an imbalance in the gut. In fact, many folks with dandruff have too much Candida living in their gut. Anti-dandruff shampoos treat the symptoms, not the root cause. Jennifer shares her top diet and supplement recommendations to help fight Candida, which in turn, can get rid of dandruff.   Episode Play-By-Play [1:25] Jennifer Fugo’s career briefing [2:29] Listener shout-out  [3:11] It’s scary, but true – sugar is hiding everywhere! Find out which sugars to choose and which to lose in JJ Virgin’s Sugar Impact Diet.   [3:49] Welcoming Jennifer to the show  [5:02] How Jennifer became an expert in skin rashes  [6:30] What causes dandruff?  [7:52] Why do some people experience dandruff in response to a fungus that is found on the skin, while others don’t?  [9:00] Many folks with dandruff have too much Candida living in their gut.  [9:40] The role of your immune system in the development of dandruff [10:15] Anti-dandruff shampoos treat the symptoms, not the root cause.  [10:42] What is a commensal organism?  [11:44] Other signs of too much Candida in the gut  [13:10] How to test for Candida: measuring D-arabinitol [13:45] Why Jennifer isn’t a fan of anti-Candida diets  [14:07] Dietary changes to help overcome Candida [15:00] Why gluten should be avoided  [16:59] Nutrients that can be helpful when fighting Candida  [18:47] Nutrients to support your liver function: glutathione and glycine   [20:14] Key ingredients to look for in an antimicrobial include oil of oregano, berberine, caprylic acid, grapefruit fruit extract, and olive leaf extract.   [21:28] Are there topical ingredients that can help with dandruff?  [23:38] What’s in Jennifer’s free Skin Rash Root Cause Testing eGuide? [25:04] Dietary shifts that you can start making today [26:24] Action steps from today’s episode [27:17] Start by connecting the dots between what you eat and how you feel.   Mentioned in this episode: JJ Virgin Lifestyle Show: How to Heal Eczema and Chronic Skin Issues with Jennifer Fugo JJ Virgin’s Sugar Impact Diet Subscribe to the JJ Virgin Lifestyle Show Become part of JJ’s community JJ Virgin Official Facebook page JJ Virgin on Instagram JJ Virgin on YouTube Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you're struggling with hunger and cravings, this is an episode you don't want to miss! Listen as JJ deep dives into the reasons you may be feeling hungry all the time, including poor sleep, stress, certain foods, and the wrong type of exercise. JJ also shares her top diet, lifestyle, and exercise tips to help activate your satiety signal so you can kick those pesky cravings to the curb. Cravings don’t have to control your life any longer!   Freebies From Today’s Episode Sign up for the free 7-Day Stop, Drop & Swap Challenge by going to jjvirgin.com/satietyswitch.   Main Points From Today’s Episode Poor sleep is the biggest culprit behind hunger. Just one sleep-deprived night can knock your hunger hormones out of whack and make you more insulin resistant. The key to staying full is the “satiety trifecta.” That includes protein, healthy fats, and fiber. When incorporating fasting into your healthy eating routine, remember that hunger equals younger. That’s because fasting triggers a cellular detoxification process called autophagy, which is anti-aging and good for longevity.   Episode Play-By-Play [0:58] Episode briefing  [2:33] Listener shout-out  [3:30] The true cause of weight gain is not calories, it’s food intolerance! Discover the sneaky 7 foods most likely to cause food intolerance in The Virgin Diet. [5:02] The difference between hunger and cravings  [5:27] Poor sleep is the biggest culprit behind hunger. [6:30] Hunger comes as a wave, and then it will go away.  [7:05] Long-term caloric restriction can lower your metabolism.  [7:26] Thirst can come disguised as hunger.  [7:55] How eating a high-sugar impact diet can make you hungrier [9:04] Why fructose doesn’t trigger the satiety signal [9:41] JJ’s satiety trifecta: protein, healthy fats, and fiber [10:25] The impact of stress on your hormones and hunger levels [10:58] Too much endurance exercise can make you hungrier. [11:30] Doing high-intensity interval training and resistance training helps you become more insulin sensitive and build muscle. [12:50] Sugar, gluten, and dairy can have a drug-like effect on your brain. [14:20] The role of food intolerance in cravings [15:13] Too much healthy food isn’t healthy. [15:38] Get the enemy out of the house! [16:22] How to trigger the satiety switch: start by getting good sleep. [17:20] Alcohol can create rebound hunger the next day. [18:06] Know your trigger foods!  [19:30] JJ’s top takeaways from today’s episode [21:17] Why hunger equals younger [21:30] Fasting triggers the cellular detoxification process of autophagy.   Mentioned in this episode: JJ Virgin’s Sugar Impact Diet Breakthrough Carb Intolerance Online Program The Virgin Diet Breakthrough Food Intolerance Online Program JJ Virgin 7-Day Stop, Drop & Swap Challenge Oura Ring Dry Farm Wines Subscribe to the JJ Virgin Lifestyle Show Become part of JJ’s community JJ Virgin Official Facebook page JJ Virgin on Instagram JJ Virgin on YouTube Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 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 emotions, which in turn, can relieve chronic pain. 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!   Freebies From Today’s Episode Get the first lesson of Nicole’s Freedom from Chronic Pain course for free by going to jjvirgin.com/listen.   Main Points From Today’s Episode At the age of 19, Nicole was diagnosed with a severe condition of the spine. As she set upon the path of allowing her repressed emotions to rise, Nicole’s back pain started to go away. Our minds and bodies are connected, and every time we have an emotional reaction, we feel that in our bodies. When your nervous system is in constant fight-or-flight mode, that can result in physical symptoms and pain. Nicole's JournalSpeak technique helps bring repressed emotions into consciousness, which in turn, can relieve chronic pain. As part of the JournalSpeak method, Nicole recommends journaling about the following three areas: daily life, childhood, and personality.   Episode Play-By-Play [1:50] Nicole Sachs’s career briefing  [2:37] Listener shout-out [3:01] Ready to lose fat fast and keep it off forever? Discover the number one resource for fast and lasting fat loss by visiting jjvirgin.com. [4:12] How Nicole became interested in healing chronic pain  [5:04] Nicole was diagnosed with a severe condition of the spine at age 19. [7:20] How Nicole discovered the power of the mind-body connection  [8:00] The role of your brain and nervous system in pain signaling [9:39] The connection between your emotions and physical symptoms  [10:37] The link between repressed emotions and pain [12:19] When you reckon with the truths inside you, your nervous system no longer remains in fight-or-flight mode. [13:10] The process of JournalSpeak [15:20] How practicing JournalSpeak can help relieve pain [16:20] How do you identify unresolved issues?  [17:54] Nicole’s amazing recovery stories  [19:13] Common triggers in our daily lives [21:08] How quickly can someone start to experience pain relief?  [22:10] Another key component of Nicole’s work is patience and kindness for yourself. [23:08] Why isn’t mind-body medicine more widely practiced?  [25:27] Grab the first lesson of Nicole’s Freedom from Chronic Pain course for free by heading to jjvirgin.com/listen. [26:21] Mouse’s success story  [29:30] Mouse went from being wheelchair-bound due to chronic pain to being pain-free and able to play 18 holes of golf regularly. [31:08] Key takeaways from today’s episode  [32:08] Journaling about your daily life, childhood, and personality [32:17] 3 key concepts to remember: believe, do the work, and have patience and kindness for yourself   Mentioned in this episode: The Meaning of Truth: embrace your truth. create your life. By Nicole Sachs, LCSW Subscribe to the JJ Virgin Lifestyle Show Become part of JJ’s community JJ Virgin Official Facebook page JJ Virgin on Instagram JJ Virgin on YouTube Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sheri Salata served as the Executive Producer of The Oprah Winfrey Show, as well as the Co-President of Harpo Studios and the Oprah Winfrey Network. After dedicating twenty years to the career of her dreams, she decided it was time for a life transformation! In today's podcast episode, Sheri talks with JJ about her middle-of-life reinvention and reveals how you, too, can open yourself up to new possibilities and achieve your dreams. Listen as Sheri explains why self-care should be a top priority, including the feel-good practices that can help renew your energy and inspire you to do more of what you love. Find out why JJ is raving about Sheri's new book, The Beautiful No, and grab Sheri's free Companion Workbook so you can start making your dreams come true!   Freebies From Today’s Episode Get a Sheri Salata’s free Companion Workbook to The Beautiful No by going to jjvirgin.com/thebeautifulno.   Main Points From Today’s Episode Sheri Salata served as the Executive Producer of The Oprah Winfrey Show, as well as the Co-President of Harpo Studios and the Oprah Winfrey Network. After dedicating twenty years to the career of her dreams, she decided it was time for a life transformation. Sheri's book, The Beautiful No, is an inspiring story of her middle-of-life reinvention. Sheri's motto is that it's never too late to make the rest of your dreams come true! Radical self-care, including feel-good practices, needs to be a top priority. Feeling good is the beginning of being able to dream new dreams.   Episode Play-By-Play [0:55] How JJ met Sheri Salata [2:01] Sheri Salata’s career briefing [2:30] Sheri’s inspiring new book, The Beautiful No   [3:19] Listener shout-out  [4:20] Want a better quality of sleep while also calming your brain? Try JJ’s Sleep Candy!  [4:58] JJ and Sheri knew they were going to be friends when they first met.  [6:50] JJ can’t get enough of Sheri’s book, The Beautiful No.   [8:50] Reframing mid-life to middle of life [10:05] What prompted Sheri’s middle-of-life reinvention?  [11:15] Sheri started working for Oprah Winfrey in an entry-level position at age 35. [12:00] It’s never too late to make the rest of your dreams come true! [13:55] How to open yourself up to new possibilities [15:30] Radical self-care needs to be a top priority. [16:04] Feeling good is the beginning of being able to dream new dreams! [18:22] Why self-care is selfless, not selfish [19:48] Why your contribution to the world is your happiness  [20:12] How Sheri transformed her “to-do” list to a “to-be” list [21:52] Being busy as a state of unconsciousness  [24:49] JJ’s self-care routine  [26:22] You have to take a look at how you’re spending your time.  [28:54] The biggest shifts that Sheri has made in her life [31:13] In the middle of life, you have the opportunity to make sure that your glory days are ahead of you.  [31:42] How to get Sheri’s free companion workbook to The Beautiful No [33:12] JJ’s action step from today’s interview that you can put into place today  [33:50] Start by picking one thing that you’re going to master.  [34:52] Upliftment starts with you!    Mentioned in this episode: The Beautiful No: And Other Tales of Trial, Transcendence, and Transformation, by Sheri Salata JJ Virgin Sleep Candy Become part of JJ’s community JJ Virgin Official Facebook page JJ Virgin on Instagram JJ Virgin on YouTube Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jonathan Bailor, New York Times bestselling author and CEO of SANESolution, joins JJ in today's podcast episode to talk about diabesity: the growing diabetes-obesity epidemic. Listen as Jonathan explains what exactly diabesity is, as well as the underlying causes behind this modern health crisis. Jonathan also reveals how to prevent and reverse diabesity, including how you can lower your body's setpoint weight and improve your metabolic health by focusing on the quality of the foods you're eating. Plus, grab Jonathan's free recipe book with 99 scrumptious Diabesity-Defeating Smoothies so you can get started today!   Freebies From Today’s Episode Get Jonathan Bailor’s free Sane Green Smoothie Recipe Book with 99 recipes by going to jjvirgin.com/diabesity.   Main Points From Today’s Episode Diabesity refers to the coexistence of both diabetes (or prediabetes) and overweight or obesity. It’s important to understand that obesity and diabetes go hand in hand! When it comes to diet and lifestyle factors, quality is key! The focus should be on living better rather than eating less. Your body fights to keep you in a range of about 15 pounds, known as your setpoint weight. You can lower your setpoint weight by focusing on the quality of the foods you’re eating.   Episode Play-By-Play [0:55] The diabesity problem   [1:53] Jonathan Bailor’s career briefing [2:31] Listener shout-out [4:13] If you’re over 35 or under stress, you might not be digesting protein well. Try JJ’s Metabolic Digestive Balance!  [5:44] What is diabesity?  [6:30] It’s important to understand that obesity and diabetes go hand in hand.  [7:21] What are the underlying causes behind obesity and type 2 diabetes?  [8:30] When it comes to diet and lifestyle factors, quality is key.  [10:40] Recognizing that you as an individual are of the highest quality  [12:10] What is your body’s setpoint?  [13:25] Your body’s setpoint range can go up or down based on the quality of inputs it’s receiving. [14:25] The human brain doesn’t understand the word “not.”  [14:58] It’s key to focus on substitution rather than deprivation.  [15:30] How big of an issue is diabesity?  [17:24] How to prevent and reverse diabesity  [18:40] Results that Jonathan is seeing based on the protocol in his book, The Setpoint Diet   [20:20] Average weight loss on Jonathan’s 21-day protocol  [21:25] The fat loss comes with none of the side effects of starvation. [22:06] Why monitoring your waist circumference matters  [23:20] Grab Jonathan’s free recipe book filled with Diabesity-Defeating Smoothies!  [24:46] My husband just got diagnosed with diabetes. Where is the first place to start?  [25:36] The trifecta of healthy fats, fiber, and protein is key for blood sugar balance.  [25:50] The importance of getting good sleep, lowering stress, and doing the right types of exercise   Mentioned in this episode: The Setpoint Diet: The 21-Day Program to Permanently Change What Your Body “Wants” to Weigh, by Jonathan Bailor JJ Virgin Metabolic Digestive Balance Become part of JJ’s community JJ Virgin Official Facebook page JJ Virgin on Instagram JJ Virgin on YouTube Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices