
Keeping It Real: Conversations with Jillian Michaels
Jillian Michaels is renowned for transforming lives. Her fearless honesty, passion, and extensive knowledge on health, fitness, and nutrition have made her America’s go to motivator and wellness expert for the past two decades.This new format features an impressive lineup of guests and broadens the conversation to tackle the tough topics which matter the most in helping us better understand ourselves and the world around us.Through in-depth discussions and short form content, Jillian brings valuable insights, inspiring life stories, and actionable advice from leading thinkers, innovators, and change makers in a variety of fields. Her guests aren’t just experts they’re pioneers who’ve reshaped their industries and the way we think. From medicine to mental health, groundbreaking science to current events, relationships to career she explores the frontiers of knowledge and personal development that changes lives. In an era where we’re inundated with conflicting information and compromised narratives, "Keeping It Real" stands out as trusted resource that informs, inspires, and empowers its audience. A forum where the power of dialogue and diverse perspectives reigns supreme and the information shared is actionable for everyone.Tune in, stay curious, and be fearless. Join Jillian and her guests on a journey of growth, comradery, and candor. Together, we can navigate the complexities of our time, break down barriers, and unlock the potential for a better tomorrow!PREVIOUS GUESTS HAVE INCLUDED: Lindsay Vonn. Tony Robbins. Dr. Sanjay Gupta. Suze Orman. Dr. Peter Attia. Lisa Ling. Gary Vee. And many more.
Latest episodes

Nov 27, 2023 • 49min
How Healthy Fast Food Became a Billion-Dollar Business, with sweetgreen Co-Founder Nicolas Jammet
Nicolas Jammet, co-founder and Chief Concept Officer of sweetgreen started a salad bar in college with his two buddies because they didn't like the school cafeteria. Now they're millionaires. In this episode, we look at how to make healthy food sexy, and how they built that into a billion-dollar business. And most importantly, how we can change the future of fast food so it saves lives instead of taking them.Guest Links:Sweetgreen websiteSweetgreen InstagramSweetgreen TikTokPersonal social: @NicolasJammetFor 25% off The Fitness App by Jillian Michaels, go to www.thefitnessapp.com/podcastdealFollow us on Instagram @JillianMichaels and @MartiniCindyJillian Michaels Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1880466198675549Email your questions to JillianPodcast@gmail.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Nov 20, 2023 • 1h 7min
The Best and Worst Things for Brain Health, with Dr. Daniel Amen
Completely heal your brain and rewrite your inner thoughts with Dr. Daniel Amen, a Double Board Certified Psychiatrist and Child Psychiatrist and 12-time New York Times bestselling author. In this episode of Keeping It Real, Dr. Amen identifies what we can do to heal our brain and the things that damage our brains the most - from environmental toxins, sugar, alcohol, caffeine, blood flow, genetics, infection and more. No important factor is left unexplored. He explains brain chemistry and why certain drugs work for some and not others - from ADHD and OCD, to depression and anxiety - and what you can do about it. Plus, he outlines how we can retrain our brain to think optimistically for enhanced quality of life and goal achievement. Guest Links:IG: @doc_amenTiktok: @docamenFor appointments with Amen Clinics: www.amenclinics.comThe latest book: Change Your Brain Every Day: Simple Daily Practices to Strengthen Your Mind, Memory, Moods, Focus, Energy, Habits, and RelationshipsSupplements: https://brainmd.com/supplementsBrain Type Assessment: https://brainhealthassessment.comFor 25% off The Fitness App by Jillian Michaels, go to www.thefitnessapp.com/podcastdealFollow us on Instagram @JillianMichaels and @MartiniCindyJillian Michaels Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1880466198675549Email your questions to JillianPodcast@gmail.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Nov 13, 2023 • 53min
Life Strategies for Overcoming Fear and Conquering Your Goals, with Elite Climber Sasha DiGiulian
Sasha DiGuilian, world champion free-climber and author of the new book, Take the Lead: Hanging On, Letting Go, and Conquering Life’s Hardest Climbs joins Jillian to share her top strategies for overcoming fear, building resilience, managing setbacks, and coming out on top in a male dominated industry, against all odds. Guest Links:The book: Take the Lead: Hanging On, Letting Go, and Conquering Life’s Hardest Climbs Soocial: @SashaDiGuilianSEND Bars: https://www.sendbars.com get 15% using code keepingitreal at checkout. For 25% off The Fitness App by Jillian Michaels, go to www.thefitnessapp.com/podcastdealFollow us on Instagram @JillianMichaels and @MartiniCindyJillian Michaels Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1880466198675549Email your questions to JillianPodcast@gmail.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Nov 6, 2023 • 54min
100 of the Simplest, Smartest Hacks to Change Your Life, with Veteran Wellness Journalist Liz Moody
Veteran wellness journalist Liz Moody joins Jillian to share science-backed life hacks for health, relationships, and career. They discuss topics like overcoming anxiety, invisible labor in relationships, prioritizing wellness activities, self-love and functional health, exploring parenthood, and Liz Moody's book.

Oct 30, 2023 • 1h 16min
Shocking Warnings From Big Food / Big Pharma Whistleblower, Calley Means
Calley Means graduated from Stanford undergrad and Harvard Business School, and went on to lobby American politicians on behalf of big food and big pharmaceutical companies. Now he is exposing the incentives for this toxic duo of Big Food and Big Pharmaceutical to keep us fatter, sicker, and more depressed, in addition to the corrupt practices they engage in to do it -- from intimidating our senators and buying off our doctors with “consulting fees,” to paying off civil rights groups and social media influencers to slap labels like racist, ableist, fat shamer, and more on those who are crying fowl. Here’s what you need to know to safeguard yourself and your family. Guest Links:Instagram and X: @calleymeans and @truemedpayments Website: truemed.com/shop which enables you to use tax-free HSA/FSA funds to pay for healthy brands such as The Fitness App, DB Method, Viome, CrossFit and InsideTracker.The book: Good Energy: The Powerful Connection Between Metabolism and Limitless Health, by Casey Means, MD and Calley MeansPrevious guests mentioned in this episode:Episode 653, August 14, 2023 – Dr. Casey Meanshttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-to-fix-your-blood-sugar-to-reverse-chronic-illness/id418368811?i=1000624358935Episode 654, August 21, 2023 – Peter Attiahttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/exercises-to-live-longer-diets-to-lose-weight-testosterone/id418368811?i=1000625099615Episodes 656 & 657, September 4 & 11, 2023 – Dr. Arthur Agatsonhttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/heart-disease-is-not-what-you-think-with-the-author/id418368811?i=1000626666623andhttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dr-arthur-agatston-on-the-top-strategies-to-prevent/id418368811?i=1000627433332Episode 534, May 3, 2021 – Robert Lustighttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-role-of-hormones-in-health-weight-loss-with/id418368811?i=1000519826745For 25% off The Fitness App by Jillian Michaels, go to www.thefitnessapp.com/podcastdealFollow us on Instagram @JillianMichaels and @MartiniCindyJillian Michaels Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1880466198675549Email your questions to JillianPodcast@gmail.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Oct 23, 2023 • 1h 4min
Understanding Cancer & the Latest Scientific Breakthroughs to Reduce Risk / Cure It, with Dr. Sanjay Juneja
Dr. Sanjay Juneja joins Jillian to explain what cancer is (or rather, what makes your cells “go rogue”) - from viruses and their variants like HPV and cervical cancer, mononucleosis, and Hodgkin’s Lymphoma, to things that “invite” cancer like smoking, drinking, poor sleep, working night shifts and more. Then, we discuss top strategies to reduce cancer risk, like cultivating a diverse microbiome, managing insulin levels, hormone balance, etc. Dr Juneja explains which scans and screenings we need to ask for (MRIs, CTs, PET scans), new tests like Galleri and GRAIL, as well as guidelines now and in the future. Dr. Juneja is a practicing triple board-certified hematologist and medical oncologist known nationally as “TheOncDoc,” where he boasts over half a million subscribers across his social media platforms. He is also the host of the innovative Target: Cancer Podcast. Guest Links:Social: @TheOncDocPodcast: Target: Cancer PodcastFor 25% off The Fitness App by Jillian Michaels, go to www.thefitnessapp.com/podcastdealFollow us on Instagram @JillianMichaels and @MartiniCindyJillian Michaels Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1880466198675549Email your questions to JillianPodcast@gmail.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Oct 16, 2023 • 1h 5min
How to Increase Your Chances at Happiness, with Gad Saad, Ph.D.
Gad Saad, Ph.D. is the “de facto global therapist” to an ever-growing audience of hundreds of thousands of people through his game-changing work. In this episode, he shares the nature of happiness and how to achieve it. It’s not a merely a changeable mood but a process toward which we can strive by following some basic steps that have been known to humans for millennia. He outlines his top prescriptions for happiness from his latest book, including:· how to live the life you want—not necessarily the life expected of you· why resilience is a key to happiness· why your career needs to have a higher purpose than a paycheck· how variety truly can be the spice of life· why marriage is so important· how Aristotle had it right when he preached moderation· why you should take a hint from your dog and realize that playfulness equals happinessAnd so much more!Guest Links:The new book:The Saad Truth About HappinessThe podcast: The Saad TruthSocial: @gadsaadWebsite: www.GadSaad.comFor 25% off The Fitness App by Jillian Michaels, go to www.thefitnessapp.com/podcastdealFollow us on Instagram @JillianMichaels and @MartiniCindyJillian Michaels Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1880466198675549Email your questions to JillianPodcast@gmail.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Oct 9, 2023 • 1h 3min
The End to Dementia, Alzheimer’s, and Small Blood Vessel Disease, with Dr. Axel Montagne, Ph.D.
Dr. Axel Montagne discusses causes of dementia like blood brain barrier degradation & small vessel disease, prevention methods, insulin resistance, exercise benefits, fish oil, sauna therapy, & new drugs. Talks about APOE genes, link to cognitive decline, & treatment options. Explores space adventure, Alzheimer's treatments, genetic research, omega-3 benefits, caffeine effects, and brain health strategies.

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Oct 2, 2023 • 1h 25min
Top Strategies to Build Muscle & Bone Density Through Nutrition & Fitness, with Layne Norton, Ph.D.
Layne Norton, Ph.D., a scientist, pro natural bodybuilder, and raw elite powerlifter, discusses optimal protein intake, differences between plant and animal protein, building muscle and bone density, the mTOR/autophagy debate, and more.

Sep 25, 2023 • 1h 6min
Utilizing Past Trauma & Stress to Build Resilience and Unleash Your Potential, with Neuropsychologist Dr. Julia DiGangi
Dr. Julia DiGangi, Ph.D., Harvard fellow, neuropsychologist and author of the new book, Energy Rising, joins Jillian to discuss the relationship between trauma, stress, and resilience in the brain. So many of us get in our own way and then wonder why we don’t have all the things we want out of life. Dr. DiGangi shows us how we are unconsciously creating negative feedback loops in our lives and how to change that behavior permanently. Learn to manage anxiety, harness the power of your emotions, stop over compensating, and unlock the power of your authentic, organic self. It’s time to use the science of brain chemistry and neuropsychology to rewire our minds and make our thoughts, behaviors, and actions manifest the destiny we truly want. Guest Links:The book: Energy Rising (releases Sept 26, 2023) SOCIAL:IG: @drjuliadigiangiLinkedIn & Facebook: Dr. Julia DiGangiFor 25% off The Fitness App by Jillian Michaels, go to www.thefitnessapp.com/podcastdealFollow us on Instagram @JillianMichaels and @MartiniCindyJillian Michaels Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1880466198675549Email your questions to JillianPodcast@gmail.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.