Well Beyond 40

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What if you could personalize your diet to help keep you in optimal health, drop the extra pounds, and feel your energized best? And what if there were a quiz that helped you determine exactly how to do it? I’m joined this week by Dr. Vincent Pedre, medical director at Pedre Integrative Health founder/CEO of Happy Gut Life. He believes the gut is the gateway to excellent wellness, and his newest book, The GutSMART Protocol—a 14-day personalized gut-healing plan based on the GutSMART Quiz—is the culmination of years of research and clinical experience as a functional gut-health expert. In this episode, Dr. Pedre discusses the importance of gut health in overall wellness and how a disrupted gut microbiome can lead to various health issues. He also talks about the impact of stress, diet, and environmental toxins on digestive health and provides tips on how to improve it through lifestyle changes, such as incorporating fermented foods and probiotics into the diet and reducing stress levels. In his words, “Microbial diversity is the holy grail of your health. The more diverse your gut microbiome is, the less inflammation you're gonna have in your body.” We’ll answer questions like: How can getting out in nature help improve our gut microbial diversity? How can we reduce our use of antibiotics? How do fiber and fermented foods affect our gut microbiome? Plus, you’ll learn how our gut bacteria can affect weight loss and metabolism as we discuss the exciting new research that’s emerging! Get a Free Chapter + Bonuses from Dr. Pedre’s upcoming book, The GutSMART Protocol http://www.gutsmartprotocol.com/gift Full show notes: jjvirgin.com/gutsmart Learn more about Dr. Vincent Pedre and his new book at http://www.gutsmartprotocol.com/. Follow Dr. Vincent Pedre on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drpedre/ Get a copy of Dr. Pedre’s book Happy Gut at https://amzn.to/3oDL1kp Meditation is a powerful component of gut health. I use Dr. Joe Dispenza’s work: https://drjoedispenza.com/?rfsn=6914154.37386a&utm_source=refersion&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=6914154.37386a I take Extra Fiber regularly to boost my gut health. Get yours at https://store.jjvirgin.com/collections/supplements/products/extra-fiber. To learn more about fecal transplant research, check out this study: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4995824/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Which foods are natural fat burners, and how exactly does that work in our bodies? Dr. William Li is back with the book that I have been waiting for. We’ll discuss which foods you should choose for health and fat loss, how you may damage your metabolism, and how he came up with the Mediterrasian diet. William W. Li, MD, is an internationally renowned physician, scientist and author of the New York Times bestseller, Eat to Beat Disease: The New Science of How Your Body Can Heal Itself. His groundbreaking work has led to the development of more than 30 new medical treatments and impacts care for more than 70 diseases including cancer, diabetes, blindness, heart disease and obesity. In this interview, Dr. Li dives into what emerging research teaches us about human metabolism, and how the quality of your food makes all the difference in terms of what that fuel is able to do for you. He walks us through the grocery store to help us choose the foods that stoke our metabolic fire. Ingredients that are good for our metabolism have been core ingredients in the recipes from the Mediterranean and Asia—two of the oldest, most delicious, and healthiest cuisine food traditions in the world. Stay tuned at the end to learn about the bonus meal plan that Dr. Li is sharing with listeners of this podcast! Get Dr. Li’s FREE Eat to Beat Disease Mediterranean Meal Plan https://mailchi.mp/drwilliamli/mediterranean Full show notes: jjvirgin.com/beatdiet Learn more about Dr. William Li: https://drwilliamli.com/ Listen to my previous podcast with Dr. Li: https://jjvirgin.com/main-podcast/eat-to-beat-disease-dr-william-li-309/ Get a copy of Eat to Beat Your Diet: Burn Fat, Heal Your Metabolism and Live Longer, by William W. Li, MD: https://amzn.to/42uxxGy Get a copy of Dr. Li’s previous book, Eat to Beat Disease: The New Science of How Your Body Can Heal Itself: https://amzn.to/3VRNeoZ Try my Metabolism Rescue Program to repair metabolic damage: https://discover.jjvirgin.com/metabolism-rescue-program-1?utm_source=internal&utm_medium=promo&utm_campaign=metabolism-rescue Read the groundbreaking new study on human metabolism: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34385400/ The Lumen breathalyzer helps you understand your metabolism: https://www.lumen.me/shop?fid=8763&utm_source=influencer&utm_medium=influencer&discount=JJV Cold plunge activates brown fat and boosts metabolism. Go to https://www.koorucoldplunges.com/ and use code JJVIP1000 for $1,000 off. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Did you know that the gut and brain are connected? Maybe you’ve heard of the gut-brain axis, and that your diet impacts mental health, but did you know that significant amounts of serotonin and dopamine are made in the gut? To truly heal, it takes both a dietary and mental-health approach. Dr. Will Cole is an expert in functional medicine with a focus on thyroid disease, autoimmune conditions, hormone imbalances, and digestive disorders. He is the author of several bestselling books, including The Inflammation Spectrum and Intuitive Fasting, and was one of the first doctors to embrace telehealth as a means of reaching more patients. In this episode, we talk about Dr. Cole’s newest book, Gut Feelings, and the relationship between mental and physical health. We tend to separate the two, but they are actually intimately connected. “Shameflammation,” as Dr. Cole calls it, is the intersection between mental/emotional issues like stress and shame and how that impacts your physical body. He also explores what stress can do to your gut and how practices like meditation and breathwork can help regulate the nervous system. You’ll learn how diet, chronic infections, and nutrient deficiencies impact why you feel the way that you do, specifically when it comes to brain fog, fatigue, and other mental-health concerns. And conversely, how stress, shame, trauma and other mental health issues impact your physical body. Full show notes: jjvirgin.com/gutfeelings Pre-order Dr. Cole’s new book: Gut Feelings, and you will get FREE VIP access to exclusive swag delivered straight to your inbox! http://drwillcole.com/gut-feelings Listen to my previous podcast on the Ketotarian diet with Dr. Cole: https://jjvirgin.com/main-podcast/ketotarian-diet-dr-will-cole-265/ And our conversation about Intuitive Fasting: https://jjvirgin.com/main-podcast/bonus-episode-intuitive-fasting-with-dr-will-cole-ep-208/ Learn more about Dr. Will Cole and his telehealth center: https://drwillcole.com/ Read Ketotarian: The (Mostly) Plant-Based Plan to Burn Fat, Boost Your Energy, Crush Your Cravings, and Calm Inflammation: https://amzn.to/3MDhZLr Read Intuitive Fasting: The Flexible Four-Week Intermittent Fasting Plan to Recharge Your Metabolism and Renew Your Health: https://amzn.to/3O8xaNJ Use Your Lab Work to check inflammatory markers (no doctor’s prescription needed): https://yourlabwork.com/jj-virgin/ Try a guided meditation with Dr. Joe Dispenza: https://drjoedispenza.com/?rfsn=6914154.37386a&utm_source=refersion&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=6914154.37386a Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Energy can feel harder and harder to come by as we age. But what is the underlying cause of low energy? For a long time, this topic has been poorly understood, but my guest on this episode has devoted the past decade to finding the answers and is sharing them with us today. Ari Whitten is an energy and longevity coach, host of the Energy Blueprints Podcasts, and bestselling author of The Ultimate Guide to Red Light Therapy and Eat for Energy. He’s also a natural health expert with a Master of Science degree in Human Nutrition and Functional Medicine. In the episode, Ari talks about the various mechanisms that act on our energy and the important role our mitochondria play as cell defenders within our bodies. He discusses the benefits of circadian-rhythm optimization, as well as the importance of light exposure, the best foods for energy, and physical activity in order to get the most out of your day. You’ll learn how to reduce stress levels, optimize your sleep cycle, and increase mental clarity. Plus, listen for actionable tips on how to optimize your energy levels and boost your productivity, including strategies to balance hormones and keep your energy levels up throughout the day. Ready to feel energized? Tune in now! Watch Ari’s FREE Breathing For Energy Webinar https://theenergyblueprint.com/breathing-for-energy-replay/ Full show notes: jjvirgin.com/arienergy Learn more about Ari Whitten: https://theenergyblueprint.com/ Listen to my previous podcast with Ari: https://jjvirgin.com/main-podcast/eat-for-energy-with-ari-whitten-ep-535/ Follow Ari on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theenergyblueprint Read Eat for Energy: https://amzn.to/3MkAXoA Read the study on the cell danger response: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23981537/#:~:text=The%20cell%20danger%20response%20 Use a body composition scale to help determine body fat percentage: https://amzn.to/3mTpTWW Check your health stats with Your Lab Work (no doctor’s prescription needed): https://yourlabwork.com/jj-virgin/ Read the study on mitochondrial capacity and aging: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2801852/ Read the study on cardio training and mitochondrial health: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6607712/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Frailty doesn’t have to be your reality as you age. With the right approach, it's possible to maintain a vibrant and active lifestyle, even in your 60s, 70s and beyond. In this episode, I talk with Dr. Anurag Singh, the Chief Medical Officer at Timeline Nutrition, who also runs a Switzerland-based research company working to discover and develop novel nutritional compounds that target improvements in mitochondrial health. We delve into the three essential elements that contribute to your overall well-being as you age: diet, exercise, and supplementation. According to Dr. Singh, one of the most important factors is maintaining the health of your mitochondria. With age, these powerhouses of your cells can decline, leaving you feeling tired and unable to do the things you enjoy. You’ll discover how to know if your mitochondrial health is declining and steps you can take to keep them functioning at their best. Muscle health is critical, and maintaining it requires a sufficient intake of protein. After focusing on diet and an active lifestyle, specific supplements can further promote your health and support your energy levels, which we explore in this enlightening discussion. We also discuss the exciting area of mitophagy, the process by which faulty mitochondria are eliminated and replaced with healthy ones. Dr. Singh shares information about a test he developed and the latest research on urolithin A, a food-based compound that plays a role in mitophagy and cellular health in ground-breaking ways. Full show notes: jjvirgin.com/timeline Get 10% off all Timeline products by using code JJ10 Get a free Mitopure Sample Pack from Dr. Anurag Singh (limited to the first 1000 listeners) Learn more about Dr. Anurag Singh: https://medicine.buffalo.edu/faculty/profile.html?ubit=as277 Read the research about mitophagy, declining mental health, and dementia: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7820371/ Get 10% off all Timeline products by using code JJ10: https://www.timelinenutrition.com/partners/jj-virgin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In just 3 weeks, Kim Kardashian lost 16 pounds to fit into a dress for the Met Gala. I’ve helped actors get ready for roles, including Brandon Ralph when he debuted as Superman, and I see this situation as similar to getting ready for a film. In this episode, I critique Kim’s weight loss plan, revealing the good and the bad—and what you actually want to do for fast and lasting fat loss. You’ll learn all about the diet and exercise plan Kim went on. To be honest, some of the things she did, I’d do myself and recommend to others! But other parts of her plan have some serious health risks, and will cause you to actually hold on to weight, not lose it! Ultimately, Kim Kardashian’s diet may work for a one-night role, but it’s not a healthy or sustainable solution for long-term weight loss. If you want to lose weight fast, I reveal what you need to do to make it healthy and sustainable. If you’re going to go for fast weight loss, you’ve got to do it right, or it’ll backfire and you’ll have another yo-yo diet on your hands. Be sure you listen to the whole conversation to get my nutrition and exercise tips, plus two strategies I recommend for boosting your metabolism and losing body fat. Full show notes: jjvirgin.com/kardashian Follow me on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/jjvirginvideos Read my book The Sugar Impact Diet: https://store.jjvirgin.com/collections/books/products/sugar-impact-diet-paperback-book Listen to the podcast episode with Rick Johnson on Ask the Expert: https://jjvirgin.com/main-podcast/the-hidden-biological-switch-that-can-be-the-source-of-weight-fat-gain-with-dr-richard-johnson-ep-525/ Sauna therapy boosts body temperature and helps increase metabolism. I use the Sunlighten Sauna: https://get.sunlighten.com/j748h5w7er2a. Cold therapy can increase “brown fat” (the good kind). Go to https://www.koorucoldplunges.com/ and use code JJVIP1000 for $1,000 off a Kooru Cold Plunge. Watch my video for 6 simple strategies for Fast, Lasting Fat Loss: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XjGT2r23MSw Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Do you struggle with gas and bloating and other common functional stomach problems? In this episode, I discuss five steps to resolving your gut issues for good. The good news is, you can turn this around quickly. You’ll ditch the stretch pants and get into your skinny jeans before you know it! The most important thing you need to do is remove Hi-FI food from your diet, which can contribute to leaky gut. This can launch an immune attack and wreak havoc on your body, which can exacerbate gas and bloating, constipation, pain, fatigue, and more. In addition to swapping out the foods that are harming you, you want to add gut-healing foods. I talk about eight foods and why science says they benefit your GI system. Lowering your sugar impact is also crucially important. What can you have instead? I provide some of my favorite low-sugar-impact options, so you can still enjoy some sweetness in your life. Stress has a massive impact on your gut, so another thing you want to do is improve your stress tolerance. I include some of my favorite ways to help regulate your nervous system. Because just like we take our muscles to the gym, we need to tone up our nervous system, too. Full show notes: jjvirgin.com/banishingbloat Read my book The Virgin Diet to learn more about food intolerance: https://store.jjvirgin.com/collections/books/products/the-virgin-diet-paperback Do my 21-Day Breakthrough Food Intolerance Cleanse: https://store.jjvirgin.com/collections/online-programs/products/21-day-breakthrough-food-intolerance-cleanse Study: Flaxseed improves gut health: https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/02/190205090541.htm I love the wild-caught salmon from Vital Choice: https://www.pntra.com/t/SENLRkxKRkdDR0dGT09MQ0dKTkhLTQ Study: omega-3 fatty acids are beneficial for the gut: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5751248/ Study: apples improve the balance of gut bacteria: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26938554/ Study: extra virgin olive oil improves gut permeability: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9145083/ Study: Avocados help balance gut bacteria: https://academic.oup.com/jn/article/151/4/753/5893497 Study: bone broth is anti-inflammatory and can help the gut: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8618064/ I get bone broth daily from my Paleo-Inspired Protein Powders: https://store.jjvirgin.com/collections/shakes I also use my Collagen Peptides Powder for gut health: https://store.jjvirgin.com/collections/supplements/products/all-systems-glow-collagen I recommend taking my Reignite Wellness™ Flora Harmony for probiotics: https://store.jjvirgin.com/collections/supplements/products/flora-harmony My book Sugar Impact Diet can help you lower your sugar impact: https://store.jjvirgin.com/collections/books/products/sugar-impact-diet-paperback-book Study: Sugar can increase harmful bacteria: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7284805/ One sugar alternative I love is called Lakanto Monk Fruit: https://lakanto.sjv.io/c/2208035/1270804/15633 Get more gut-healthy fiber with my Reignite Wellness™ Extra Fiber: https://store.jjvirgin.com/collections/supplements/products/extra-fiber For reducing stress, I recommend Dr. Joe Dispenza’s meditations: https://drjoedispenza.com/collections/healing-collection-for-healthcare-professionals?rfsn=6914154.37386a&utm_source=refersion&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=6914154.37386a For more stress support, try my Take Ten Stress Support with GABA and other nutrients: https://store.jjvirgin.com/collections/supplements/products/take-ten-stress-support Watch my video about why a leaky gut may be why you struggle to lose weight: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JhJFDwd3uDM Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Menopause changes your life... and your health. It can be a tough transition, but we need to shift our perspective on this important time. Menopause is not a disease; it’s a normal stage of life—and it’s a privilege to still be alive. In this episode, I talk with Dr. Suzanne Gilberg-Lenz, a conventional board-certified OB-GYN who also practices integrative, holistic, and Ayurvedic medicine. We discuss the ways that the stages of menopause change your life for the better, and what you can do to protect your health throughout the transition. As you start to enter perimenopause and menopause, you can make adjustments and build healthy habits to mitigate long-term health issues, including heart disease, which is not discussed enough. The place to start is with hormones, according to Dr. Gilberg-Lenz, and also incorporating botanicals, herbs, and supplements as well. Another big factor that needs to be addressed is lifestyle. You’ll learn about adjustments you should make and why you must make yourself a priority during this time. Because with the right approach, your fifties can be a truly magical decade. Full show notes: jjvirgin.com/menopausebootcamp Learn more about Dr. Suzanne Gilberg-Lenz: https://thedrsuzanne.com/ I recommend reading Dr. Suzanne Gilberg-Lenz’s book Menopause Bootcamp: https://amzn.to/3XJ8nl6 Listen to my podcast episode about bioidentical hormone replacement therapy during menopause: https://jjvirgin.com/main-podcast/bioidentical-hormone-replacement-therapy-during-menopause-yes-or-no-397/ I recommend Joe Dispenza’s retreats: https://drjoedispenza.com/?rfsn=6914154.37386a&utm_source=refersion&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=6914154.37386a Read more about Dr. Prudence Hall: https://www.thehallcenter.com/ Read Uzzi Reiss’s book The Natural Superwoman: https://www.amazon.com/Natural-Superwoman-Scientifically-Program-Feeling/dp/158333324X?ref_=ast_author_dp Get the FREE introduction to Suzanne’s book Menopause Bootcamp to optimize your health, empower yourself, and flourish as you age: https://jjvirgin.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Suzanne-Gilberg-Lenz-Menopause-Bootcamp-Introduction.pdf Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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One of the biggest things that can take down your health is toxins, particularly mold. In this episode, I talk to air-quality expert Michael Rubino, the author of The Mold Medic, An Expert’s Guide on Mold Removal about why mold is such a problem in homes today, and how often you should test for mold in your house. Signs of mold exposure aren’t always obvious. We discuss common symptoms of mold toxicity, like brain fog and fatigue, and explore how mold exposure can show up in your body in a variety of ways. Mold poisoning could very well be a root cause for weight loss resistance, and you’ll learn why your body holds on to toxins in this way. How do you test for mold in your house? Michael gives suggestions for affordable testing, and how often you should test for mold. I’m convinced that detoxification is one of the most important things we have to do to support our health, so you don’t want to miss this conversation. Get Michael’s Free PDF guide 10 Mold Hacks to Prevent Mold in your Home https://www.jjvirgin.com/MoldHacks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sugar poses a huge threat to our health today. There are the obvious sources, like candy and soda, but it’s the sneakier sugars in your food that may be causing an addiction. I share five warning signs that you’re addicted to sugar, and reveal exactly what you need to do to break your sugar problem fast. I literally wrote the book on it! I have a wealth of tips and tools to share with you, including ways you can balance your blood sugar and retrain your taste buds, so you can finally conquer your sugar addiction... for good! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Why do so many people struggle with weight gain and obesity? Here’s one reason: A biological switch in our bodies designed to protect us from starvation can become stuck in the “on” position. This is a hidden source of weight gain, heart disease, insulin resistance, and other health challenges. But it’s not a life sentence; this switch can be turned off. In this episode, JJ talks with one of her heroes, Dr. Richard Johnson. He’s a practicing physician and an internationally recognized medical scientist researching obesity and diabetes, with a special interest in the role of sugar, especially fructose. Dr. Johnson explains why fructose is so different from other sugars and why it can be so problematic. You’ll learn why fructose can encourage fat storage, how this switch is being activated when we’re not in survival situations, the types of foods that can activate the switch and the behaviors that can turn things around. They also discuss leaky gut and its relation to food allergies, the role of fructose in damaging gut health, and how this sugar may be associated with dementia. This conversation gives you specific things you can do to help prevent this survival switch from causing weight gain and other health challenges in the long run. Full show notes: jjvirgin.com/impactoffructose Listen to JJ’s previous podcast episode with Dr. Richard Johnson: What Causes Obesity?: https://jjvirgin.com/main-podcast/what-causes-obesity-with-dr-richard-johnson-ep-490/ Read JJ’s book The Sugar Impact Diet: https://store.jjvirgin.com/products/sugar-impact-diet-paperback-book Read Dr. Johnson’s book, Nature Wants Us to Be Fat: The Surprising Science Behind Why We Gain Weight And How We Can Prevent—And Reverse—It: https://amzn.to/3QExPps Read Dr. Johnson's book, The Sugar Fix: The High Fructose Fallout Is Making You Fat: https://www.amazon.com/Sugar-Fix-High-Fructose-Fallout-Making/dp/143910168X Read Dr. Johnson’s book, The Fat Switch: https://amzn.to/3H0XEgb Learn more about Dr. Richard Johnson: https://drrichardjohnson.com/ I use Extra Fiber to keep my gut, and thyroid, happy: https://store.jjvirgin.com/collections/supplements/products/extra-fiber Find out how much protein you need daily by using my protein calculator: http://jjvirgin.com/proteinfirst Learn how to build the perfect plate: https://jjvirgin.com/eat-by-the-plate/ Read the Study: Cerebral Fructose Metabolism as a Potential Mechanism Driving Alzheimer's Disease: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33024433/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Wherever you stand on the keto diet, this is a conversation worth hearing. In this episode, JJ talks with Dr. Steven Gundry, a cardiothoracic surgeon who became a nutrition geek, about his book, Unlocking the Keto Code: The Revolutionary Science of Keto That Offers More Benefits Without Deprivation. First, Dr. Gundry talks about how he became interested in nutrition and lifestyle for heart health. Then, they delve into the common misuses of the keto diet and how it can be upgraded for optimal results. Ketones are NOT a miraculous fuel for the brain, as many people believe. After explaining why the body can’t run on ketones and fats alone, Dr. Gundry explains the concept of uncoupling and what it means for your health. You don’t have to restrict carbs to reap the benefits of ketosis. In fact, he explains how you can use other methods, as well as plant compounds called polyphenols to “unlock” the process of uncoupling for losing weight and better health. This fascinating conversation also touches on heart health: the truth about cholesterol and why it might not actually be the sole cause of plaque and heart disease. Sign up for Dr. Gundry’s Free Newsletter to receive regular tips to improve your health, happiness, and longevity by making simple changes to your diet. https://drgundry.com/ Full show notes: jjvirgin.com/DrGundry Learn more about Dr. Steven Gundry: https://drgundry.com/ Read Dr. Steven Gundry’s book Unlocking the Keto Code: The Revolutionary Science of Keto That Offers More Benefits Without Deprivation: https://www.amazon.com/Unlocking-Keto-Code-Revolutionary-Deprivation/dp/0063118386 Read my blog Yes or No to Keto? How to Tell If a Keto Diet Is Right for You: https://jjvirgin.com/quick-question-ketogenic-diets/ Read Dr. Steven Gundry’s book The Plant Paradox: The Hidden Dangers in “Healthy” Foods That Cause Disease and Weight Gain: https://www.amazon.com/Plant-Paradox-Dangers-Healthy-Disease/dp/006242713X Read Martin Brand’s paper Uncoupling to survive? The role of mitochondrial inefficiency in aging: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0531556500001352?via%3Dihub I recommend Dr. Dispenza’s meditations: https://drjoedispenza.com/collections/healing-collection-for-healthcare-professionals[…]e=refersion&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=6914154.37386a Dr. Gundry’s telehealth program Gundry Health: https://gundryhealth.com/telehealth-platform/ Study: Virgin Olive Oil and Health: Summary of the III International Conference on Virgin Olive Oil: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6770785/#:~:text=The%20PREDIMED%20trial%2C%20an%20intervention%20with%20a%20MedDiet,follow%20a%20low-fat%20diet%20%5B%2011%2C%2012%20%5D. I love to cold plunge, use code JJVIP500 for $500 off: https://www.koorucoldplunges.com/ I use Sunlighten Saunas, use promo code JJVIRGIN when requesting pricing information for $600 off: https://get.sunlighten.com/j748h5w7er2a Try Stephen Gundry olive oil: https://gundrymd.com/food/olive-oil/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Are you tired of feeling defeated by the numbers on the scale? You can take control of your health and weight in your 40s and beyond, and in this episode, JJ explains how body composition is key. How do you measure it exactly, and what are the best (and worst) tools for the job? You’ll learn the metrics that matter, because when you have the right information, you can take the right action. And, when you address what your body needs, you’ll naturally—and effortlessly—start to lose fat. Full show notes: jjvirgin.com/bodycomposition I recommend using a bioimpendance scale at home: Tanita’s Body Composition Scale: https://amzn.to/3PqZcBf Learn more about a DEXA scan, which I recommend one to two times per year: https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diagnostics/10683-dexa-dxa-scan-bone-density-test How to measure your waist-to-hip measurement plus a chart: https://www.healthline.com/health/waist-to-hip-ratio Evaluating your waist-to-height ratio is another important measurement: https://www.mdapp.co/waist-to-height-ratio-whtr-calculator-433/ Using BMI to help you evaluate your goal weight: http://jjvirgin.com/docs/ft/Setting_Your_Weight_Loss_Goals.pdf I recommend Tanita’s Segmental Body Composition Scale: https://amzn.to/3uNCewe The ideal body fat percentage from the American Council on Exercise: https://woman.thenest.com/american-council-exercise-body-fat-percentage-16636.html JJ’s podcast episode What’s a Loaded Smoothie and How to Make One: https://jjvirgin.com/main-podcast/whats-a-loaded-smoothie-how-to-make-one-ep-410/ Try my All-One-One Protein Shakes: https://store.jjvirgin.com/collections/shakes Try my Collagen Peptides Powder to add to your protein smoothies: https://store.jjvirgin.com/collections/supplements/products/all-systems-glow-collagen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Exercise and burning belly fat get harder as women age. Plus, a lot of outdated myths exist, so you might be doing things wrong. Debra Atkinson has helped 250,000+ women flip their second half of life with vitality and energy. She's the best-selling author of You Still Got It, Girl! The After 50 Fitness Formula for Women and Navigating Fitness After 50. In this episode, JJ and Debra reveal the best exercises for women over 50, with tips and truths you need to know. Debra gives her number one thing women of this age need to work on, and why. The truth is, yoga and Pilates are good, but they’re NOT enough. She discusses what building muscle does for women metabolically and why the old way of determining flexibility isn’t enough. Then, they talk about core exercise: why it’s important and myths surrounding this important type of exercise. Doing it right will help you lose belly fat and be stronger. Visceral fat is a killer, so you want to learn how to address this. You won’t want to miss the five specific exercises that women over 50 should do and how to do them from Debra. They are super short and doable, leaving you with more energy. If you’re not strengthening your body the right way, your health and your metabolism will suffer, so this is a conversion every woman over 50 needs to hear. Full show notes: jjvirgin.com/flip Get Debra’s 5-Day Flip (5 short workouts over 5 days): https://www.flippingfifty.com/5dayflip Watch Debra’s TED Talk: What Women in Menopause Learned About Exercise May Be A Lie: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k5IzLZ1mP94 Listen to The Peter Attia Drive Podcast: https://peterattiamd.com/podcast/ Read my Top 10 Ground Rules To Be The Best Fat Burner: https://jjvirgin.com/top-10-ground-rules-fast-lasting-weight-loss/ Read more from Mark Sisson about High-Intensity Repeat Training: https://www.marksdailyapple.com/hiit-vs-hirt/ Listen to my podcast with info about a DEXA body scan: The Best Way to Measure Body Fat: https://jjvirgin.com/main-podcast/the-best-way-to-measure-body-fat-ep-509/ Learn more about Debra Atkinson: https://www.flippingfifty.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Going through menopause can be challenging. So many changes are happening in your body, including hormone shifts and weight gain. In this episode, JJ talks about stress and weight gain during and after menopause, along with effective ways to manage them. She also discusses how to do an elimination diet as a vegetarian. Lastly, she provides strategies to lose belly fat, find your healthy weight, and manage the stress levels that can lead to weight gain. Whether your goals include managing menopause, weight loss, lowering stress, or feeling better, you don’t want to miss this fun, actionable-packed episode. Full show notes: jjvirgin.com/3questions Support healthy digestion, weight management, blood sugar control and more with my DefendZyme supplement: https://store.jjvirgin.com/collections/supplements/products/defendzyme Learn how to use a body fat scale in this podcast episode: https://jjvirgin.com/main-podcast/how-do-you-assess-body-composition-ep-480/ Listen to my podcast episode about Trauma Responses with Dr. Aimie Apigian: https://jjvirgin.com/main-podcast/trauma-responses-with-aimie-apigian-ep-466/ Read my blog for 10 Ways to Lower Stress & Lose Weight: https://jjvirgin.com/10-ways-to-lower-stress-lose-weight/ Learn more about Dr. Joe Dispenza’s meditations: https://drjoedispenza.com/ For supporting your body’s ability to fall asleep faster and stay asleep, I use Sleep Candy: https://store.jjvirgin.com/collections/supplements/products/sleep-candy I use Magnesium Body Calm to help with sleep: https://store.jjvirgin.com/collections/supplements/products/magnesium-body-calm Listen to my podcast episode about Bioidentical Replacement Therapy During Menopause: https://jjvirgin.com/main-podcast/bioidentical-hormone-replacement-therapy-during-menopause-yes-or-no-397/ Watch my YouTube video about The Best Way to Measure Body Fat, including using a DEXA body scan: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N9g_05bd0uA Read my blog on How to Use a Continuous Glucose Monitor: https://jjvirgin.com/how-to-use-a-continuous-glucose-monitor/ Try my plant-based All-In-One Shakes to help you get enough protein as a vegetarian: https://store.jjvirgin.com/collections/shakes The Virgin Diet teaches you how to test your own food intolerances: https://store.jjvirgin.com/collections/books/products/the-virgin-diet-paperback The Virgin Diet Cookbook has vegan and vegetarian recipes: https://store.jjvirgin.com/collections/books/products/the-virgin-diet-cookbook Find more vegetarian and vegan recipes on my website: https://jjvirgin.com/recipes/ Listen to this podcast episode to learn how to make a loaded protein smoothie: https://jjvirgin.com/main-podcast/whats-a-loaded-smoothie-how-to-make-one-ep-410/ Try my Collagen Peptides Powder as another way to add more protein to your diet: https://store.jjvirgin.com/collections/supplements/products/all-systems-glow-collagen Listen to this podcast episode How Tapping Can Relieve Stress and Anxiety: https://jjvirgin.com/main-podcast/how-tapping-can-relieve-stress-and-anxiety-nick-ortner-393/ I use Sparkling C Powder for lowering cortisol and stress: https://store.jjvirgin.com/collections/supplements/products/sparkling-c-fizz Read my blog to learn how to eat by the plate for a balanced meal: https://jjvirgin.com/eat-by-the-plate/ I recommend the Nutrisense continuous glucose monitor: https://www.nutrisense.io/?code=JJ25&utm_source=affiliate&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=jj.virgin Learn more about cold water therapy in my Facebook video: https://www.facebook.com/JJVirginOfficial/videos/1162287960917877/ Listen to my podcast with Dr. Suzanne Gilberg-Lenz: Redefining Menopause: Why We Need a New Narrative: https://jjvirgin.com/main-podcast/redefining-menopause-why-we-need-a-new-narrative-with-dr-suzanne-gilberg-lenz-ep-529/ I like to use Sunlighten Sauna, use promo code JJVIRGIN when requesting pricing information for $600 off: https://get.sunlighten.com/j748h5w7er2a Listen to my podcast with Dr, Amie Hornaman: Uncovering the Facts of Hyperthyroidism: https://jjvirgin.com/main-podcast/uncovering-the-facts-of-hypothyroidism-with-dr-amie-hornaman-ep-551/ Listen to my podcast with Dr. Alan Christianson: How to Lose Weight with Thyroid Disease: https://jjvirgin.com/main-podcast/thyroid-disease-dr-christianson-219/ I like the Kooru cold plunges, use code JJVIP500 for $500 off: https://www.koorucoldplunges.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Your body keeps score. And if you don’t learn ways to release trauma from your body – whether it’s from death or the loss of anything else – this can lead to chronic stress, decreased immune function, difficulty in regulating metabolism, weight gain, and even contribute to cancer, heart disease, and other chronic health problems. But, we’re not taught to navigate grief in our culture. How do we properly heal, balance, and reset our nervous systems? In this episode, JJ talks with Dr. Sherry Walling, a clinical psychologist, speaker, podcaster, author, and mental health advocate. Dr. Walling was catapulted into the world of grief and darkness after she lost her dad to cancer and her brother to alcohol addiction and depression. She needed to find a way to honor the grief and loss, while also staying in the fullness and beauty of life. In our culture, we’re taught to numb out or to get back up and go on with our lives. But we need to learn to grieve better because time doesn’t heal all wounds. “If we don't actively grieve, we're going to passively grieve,” says Dr. Walling. “And that creates a lot of complication for us in our body's systems.” Dr. Walling starts with the simplest place to start navigating grief. Then, she moves into deeper ways to move through our grief actively. When you do address your grief, it can lead to amazing shifts in your physical, mental, and emotional health – and we’re all navigating some type (or types) of grief in our lives. Don’t miss this empowering, uplifting conversation that we all need to hear! Full show notes: jjvirgin.com/sherry Read Dr. Walling's book Touching Two Words: A Guide for Finding Hope in the Landscape of Loss: https://www.amazon.com/Touching-Two-Worlds-Finding-Landscape-ebook/dp/B09JRSQC12 Read Dr. Gabor Mate’s book, When the Body Says No: Exploring the Stress-Disease Connection: https://www.amazon.com/When-Body-Says-Understanding-Stress-Disease/dp/0470923350 Listen to my podcast: When Stored Trauma Is Driving Our Health & Our Life with Aime Apigian: https://jjvirgin.com/main-podcast/trauma-responses-with-aimie-apigian-ep-466/ Learn more about Dr. Sherry Walling: https://www.sherrywalling.com/ Learn more about Dr. Joe Dispenza’s programs: https://drjoedispenza.com/ Listen to Dr. Sherry’s playlist to soothe and encourage you in the darkest moments of grief. https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0D54J2QG6HRw4UooIv7XxJ?si=a92a802155694506 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Getting enough protein is essential to good health. But how do you know how much you need daily? And what do high-protein meals actually look like? In this episode, JJ answers these questions. She talks about why collagen is important and how to use it, along with how these peptides support muscle maintenance. She also provides her top tips and tools for losing belly fat. Whether you’re curious about how to get more protein or collagen into your diet, you’ll want to tune into this short, informative episode! Full show notes: jjvirgin.com/optimizeprotein Try this Body Weight Calculator: https://healthyeater.com/ideal-body-weight-calculator Read My Blog: How Much Protein Should You Eat In A Day?: https://jjvirgin.com/how-much-protein/ Listen To My Podcast: What’s A Loaded Smoothie, And How To Make One: https://jjvirgin.com/main-podcast/whats-a-loaded-smoothie-how-to-make-one-ep-410/ Get The Nutrition You Need With My Protein Shakes: Paleo-Inspired And Plant-Based: https://store.jjvirgin.com/collections/shakes Try My Collagen Peptides Powder: https://store.jjvirgin.com/collections/supplements/products/all-systems-glow-collagen Learn How To Use A Continuous Glucose Monitor: https://jjvirgin.com/how-to-use-a-continuous-glucose-monitor/ Learn How To Use A Body Fat Scale: https://jjvirgin.com/main-podcast/i-use-a-body-fat-scale-every-day-but-what-the-heck-do-all-the-different-numbers-mean-ep-317/ Listen To My Podcast Why You Want Brown Fat & How To Get It: https://jjvirgin.com/main-podcast/why-you-want-brown-fat-how-to-get-it-ep-433/ Learn More About Dr. Joe Dispenza’s Programs: https://drjoedispenza.com/ Read The Virgin Diet: https://store.jjvirgin.com/collections/books/products/the-virgin-diet-paperback Outsmart Sneaky Sugars With My Book Sugar Impact Diet: https://store.jjvirgin.com/collections/books/products/sugar-impact-diet-paperback-book Read My Blog To Learn How To Eat By The Plate For A Balanced Meal: https://jjvirgin.com/eat-by-the-plate/ Use code JJVIP1000 for $1000 off the Kooru Cold Plunge: https://www.koorucoldplunges.com/ Study: Resistance Training Combined with Collagen Supplementation: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32164702/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When it comes to healthy aging, many women forget to build muscle. However, according to fitness physician Dr. Eric Fete, that component is critical. Muscle building helps you look and feel better, but it’s also for everything else related to your health, too, including metabolism. Muscle is the foundation, the framework, to help you move and function and exercise and live a good life. And as we all get older, we all lose it. When you focus on building muscle, you’ll help support your blood sugar, insulin function, brain health, and more. In this conversation with JJ, Dr. Eric Fete shares his tips and how-tos for building muscles and having strong bones. He gives ideas for newbies, along with an easy, travel-friendly fitness hack that JJ swears by. Then, they discuss the role of nutrition in fitness and healthy aging. Their tips are simple and doable – but they aren’t what many women are focusing on. After that, Dr. Eric gives a quick primer on peptides – a great additional strategy for many health solutions. Peptides can enhance the body’s function in many ways; however, the foundation is nutrition and fitness. Just start with the basics, and then build from there for your best health possible, in your 40s and beyond! Whether you’re a fitness fanatic or a muscle-building newbie, you’ll want to tune into this information-packed episode! Full show notes: jjvirgin.com/dreric Get Dr. Eric’s FREE PRIME-X Muscle Guide and learn the basics of muscle growth: https://drericprimex.com/muscleguide Learn How To Make The Perfect Protein Shake in my blog: https://jjvirgin.com/how-to-make-the-perfect-protein-shake/ Listen to my podcast for The Best Exercises for Aging: https://jjvirgin.com/main-podcast/the-best-exercise-to-protect-you-as-you-age-ep-461/ I recommend the TRX Trainer: https://www.amazon.com/TRX-Suspension-Training-System-Travel/dp/B01LXL27XI/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?crid=YFZGX245L1 Dr. Eric’s video: Tactics to Avoid Sarcopenia: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NaeipKiFR84 Try my Collagen Peptides Powder: https://store.jjvirgin.com/collections/supplements/products/all-systems-glow-collagen Learn more about Dr. Eric Fete: https://drericprimex.com/ Learn now to Live Longer with Peter Attia: https://peterattiamd.com/ I use the Oura Ring to track my sleep: https://ouraring.com/ I use an Apple watch: https://www.apple.com/watch/ Camp Yoga in Tampa: https://www.welovecamp.com/yoga Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, JJ touches on four topics. First, how do you choose fats that are good for you? JJ explains why you might already be getting healthy fat in your diet, and how to choose the healthiest sources. She also gives guidance on taking supplements while doing a clean fast, answers a community member’s question about controlling blood sugar and insulin, and shares how to choose a healthy nut butter (or how to easily make your own!). Full show notes: jjvirgin.com/healthyfats How to Build A Balanced Meal: Eat by the Plate: https://jjvirgin.com/eat-by-the-plate Support your body’s natural ability to sleep better with Sleep Candy™: https://store.jjvirgin.com/collections/supplements/products/sleep-candy Monitor your blood sugar with the continuous glucose monitor, I recommend: Nutrisense: https://jjvirgin.com/nutrisense How to Use A Continuous Glucose Monitor: https://jjvirgin.com/how-to-use-a-continuous-glucose-monitor/ Measure your body composition accurately with this Tanita® scale: https://amzn.to/3BNPJ2z Get all your foundational nutrients with Daily Essentials Multi + Omegas: https://store.jjvirgin.com/collections/supplements/products/daily-essentials-multi-omegas What to Eat and When for Muscle Mass: https://jjvirgin.com/main-podcast/what-to-eat-when-to-eat-and-why-for-muscle-mass-ep-494/ Track your sleep and other health factors with an Oura Ring: https://ouraring.com/ Apple Watch: https://www.apple.com/watch/ Garmin: https://jjvirgin.com/main-podcast/what-supplements-do-you-suggest-for-my-not-perfect-nutrition-regimen-ep-486/#:~:text=Apple%20Watch-,Garmin,-Click%20here%20for Recipe: Berries with Cacao-Nut Butter Spread: https://jjvirgin.com/recipe-berries-cacao-nut-butter/ Recipe: Fresh Fruit with Cinnamon Almond Butter: https://jjvirgin.com/recipe-fresh-fruit-cinnamon-almond-butter/ I get a DEXA body scan twice a year: https://dexascan.com/ I take Reignite Wellness­™ Magnesium Body Calm: https://store.jjvirgin.com/collections/supplements/products/magnesium-body-calm Try Bragg’s Apple Cider Vinegar: https://amzn.to/3JIXpHp Try Designs for Health Berberine Synergy, a Metabolic, Cardiovascular + Liver Support Supplement: https://amzn.to/43NiSGu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Inflammation is a major threat to your health. In this episode, JJ discusses seven reasons inflammation makes fat loss nearly impossible, she reveals the one food you may be eating that can exacerbate your symptoms without you realizing it, and how you can reduce inflammation to feel better again. She also reveals the single most important thing you can do to make fat loss possible again in your body. Full show notes: jjvirgin.com/secretkiller Get your healthy omega-3s with Omega Ultras™: https://store.jjvirgin.com/collections/supplements/products/omega-ultras Read The Virgin Diet to discover how to eliminate 7 foods that cause inflammation: https://store.jjvirgin.com/collections/books/products/the-virgin-diet-paperback Get my Sweet Treats Recipe Guide, with 15 recipes to satisfy your sweet tooth without problematic ingredients: https://jjvirgin.com/sweet-treats-recipe-guide/ Read my book Sugar Impact Diet and retrain your sweet tooth: https://store.jjvirgin.com/collections/books/products/sugar-impact-diet-paperback-book Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transformational speaker and author Tricia Nelson joins JJ in today's podcast to talk about how to break free from the emotional eating trap. Tricia shares her own journey with food addiction, including how she lost 50 pounds and changed her life by identifying and healing the underlying causes of her emotional eating. Listen to find out how to tell if you have an issue with emotional eating or food addiction, why it's key to go beyond dieting and address the root cause of the problem, plus the simple steps you can take to heal your hunger and put an end to destructive eating for good! Full show notes: jjvirgin.com/healyourhunger Get Tricia Nelson’s free quiz to find out where you fall on the emotional eating spectrum: https://healyourhunger.com/are-you-an-emotional-eater-or-food-addict/ Learn more about Tricia Nelson: https://healyourhunger.com/ Read Heal Your Hunger by Tricia Nelson: https://www.amazon.com/Heal-Your-Hunger-Simple-Emotional/dp/B08N1KHX3Z/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=heal+your+hunger+by+tricia+nelson&qid=1656081829&sprefix=heal+your+hunger+%2Caps%2C96&sr=8-1 Try my 7 day protein first challenge for a stronger and leaner you: https://jjvirgin.com/proteinfirst Try Emily Fletcher’s Ziva Meditation technique for mindfulness and meditation: https://zivameditation.com/ Read my book The Virgin Diet to reclaim your health and reset your metabolism: https://store.jjvirgin.com/collections/books/products/the-virgin-diet-paperback How to Make the Most of Every Bite You Eat: https://jjvirgin.com/digestive-enzymes-make-every-bite/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you struggle with weight gain, JJ recommends a new way of using the scale to better maintain your weight loss. She also talks about some of her personal struggles with weight—yes, it happens to the best of us! You’ll also hear her thoughts on Dr. Hyman’s Pegan Diet, what it means to cross-train your diet, and why you want to use different diets to achieve specific goals, such as helping support leaky gut syndrome or breaking through your sugar addiction. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You know too much sugar is bad for you. But, you might not be aware of the sneaky ways that it gets into your food—even the kind you think is healthy! If you have poor blood sugar control, there will be serious consequences, so it’s critical to address what’s at the end of your fork. In this episode, JJ reveals tips and tools to discover what foods may be sending your blood sugar off the rails. When you normalize your blood sugar levels, you’ll look and feel better, reduce your risk of diabetes and heart disease, boost your energy, stabilize your mood, and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The trifecta of menopause, metabolism, and blood sugar seem to conspire against women as they age. Around 40 to 45, women’s blood sugar control begins to shift. One of the first signs is that the body doesn’t recover as quickly. As it continues, imbalanced blood sugar can lead to menopause complaints like weight gain, anxiety, and mood shifts. But there’s a way to fight back. Dr. Beverly Yates, an internationally recognized speaker and expert in diabetes, menopause, and metabolism, explains how women can regain control for improved energy and health by learning how to easily balance their blood sugar. She recommends using a continuous glucose monitor to better control the hormonal fluctuations and have a better day. This conversation explains ideal blood sugar levels, so you know what to look for. You’ll also learn why she thinks baseline blood sugar is higher in women today than it has been historically. Dr. Yates’ mother used to say, “Growing older as a woman isn't for the faint of heart.” But, this conversation with JJ Virgin and Dr. Yates provides an uplifting view on how your outlook on life begins to change as you enter menopause, plus tips to help you can easily regain control, so you don’t cause continuous harm to your body. Get Dr. Yates - FREE GUIDE - Continuous Glucose Monitors: Tips, Insights, And FAQs https://go.naturalhealthcare.com/cgm-ebook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Many folks think they have a slow metabolism because of low energy or difficulty losing weight. But you won’t truly know until you have the right tools to test. In this episode, you’ll learn about using a Bod Pod and body composition scale to get an accurate picture of your metabolic health, plus the role your thyroid plays in all of this. JJ also shares some quick tips on how you can kick up your basal metabolic rate (BMR) to get a faster metabolism and burn more calories throughout the day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Are you looking to lose fat and build muscle? In this episode, JJ shows you how to find and track your healthy body fat percentage… because what you measure, you can improve. You’ll learn why weight is only one measurement of being healthy. what body composition is, how to use testing to fine-tune fat loss and muscle gain, the critical focus for fat loss (it’s not your weight), how to find your ideal body fat range, and the most accurate body composition analysis and what it reveals. Plus, you’ll learn why a bathroom scale isn’t ideal to determine your weight (do this instead), how often you should weigh and measure, the biggest way to improve your body composition (it’s not diet and exercise), why cutting calories isn’t ideal for fat loss, what to eat to build muscle and burn fat, the best exercise for healthy body composition, and the critical key to creating lasting change in any area of life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Healthy aging isn’t just about slowing down the aging process. You also want to age powerfully and create vibrant health as you move into your 60s, 70s, and beyond. In this episode, JJ talks with James Schmachtenberger, co-founder and CEO of Neurohacker® Collective, a company focused on making groundbreaking products for health and well-being through complex systems science. Listen up as James defines what senescent cells are (and why cellular senescence holds the key for healthier aging), why longevity starts on the cellular level, how “health span” can help you age better, the correlation between joint pain and senescent cells, and how intermittent fasting and autophagy impact aging. You’ll also learn why you may need supplements to be healthy, why toxins and stress can accelerate aging, the key between mitochondrial health and longevity, why supporting NAD metabolism is a key part of healthy aging, the connection between aging and muscle, the best type of exercise, and why our food today lacks the nutrients it had 100 years ago. It’s never too early to focus on the aging process. In this information-packed episode, you’ll learn the top tools and strategies to support longevity and age powerfully. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, JJ answers Kathy’s Facebook question about how to make a smoothie that keeps you full and focused for at least 4 hours. Tune in to learn the best fluids (including specific brands and varieties) for your smoothie, the magic trifecta that helps crush hunger and cravings, how to create an amazing milkshake-like texture to your loaded smoothies, plus the perfect amount of protein, fat, and fiber to include in your smoothie. Plus, JJ reveals her banana trick to get the most nutrients, the best fruit smoothie recipe, the secret smoothie hack to help keep your blood sugar balanced, and how to thicken a smoothie (or make it thinner). With these tips, you’ll create a loaded smoothie that helps you stay satisfied and energetic for 4 - 6 hours. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Optimizing your blood sugar is the #1 thing you can do to get healthy. In this episode, JJ shows why a continuous glucose monitor (CGM) can help you see patterns in your blood sugar levels so you can optimize weight loss, overall health, and more. Tune in to learn how to use a CGM, the surprising truth about how much glucose your body needs, why snacking (even healthy snacks!) keeps your blood sugar and insulin high, how insulin can help or hurt you, and simple ways to help manage prediabetes or insulin resistance. Plus, you’ll discover the best way to know whether you have high blood sugar, the best thing you can do to manage your blood sugar, what your blood sugar tells you (and the ideal numbers you should aim for), the critical red flag for diabetes, how to satisfy your sweet tooth without skyrocketing your blood sugar, and how to optimize sleep and stress to help manage blood sugar. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As a society, we're aging beyond our years. Our "immune age" has surpassed our chronological age and life expectancy has gone down, making it more important than ever to prioritize the health of your immune system. In this information-packed episode, world-renowned nutritional medicine expert and founder of both the Institute for Functional Medicine and Big Bold Health, Dr. Jeff Bland, joins JJ to discuss the steps you can take to move the needle on your immune health. Bland shares what we learned about immune health during the pandemic and how we can apply it to the future. You'll learn about the biggest factors driving our immunological age, how immune health and metabolic health are closely linked, how both our internal and external environments are contributing to more common autoimmune diseases, and the impact that trauma can have on immune function. Plus, you'll be introduced to a new nutritional powerhouse that offers incredible immune support—Himalayan tartary buckwheat. Get Dr. Blands FREE The Immuno-Identity™ Quiz https://bigboldhealth.com/quiz/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It can be confusing to know how to shop smart for the best and healthiest quality animal protein at the grocery store. When it comes to seafood, you have to know if you can trust the source to make sure you’re purchasing fish that’s raised and fed properly. In this episode, you’ll learn what to look for at the supermarket, which types of fish to prioritize and avoid, and the helpful foods to add to your diet to help counteract any heavy metals like mercury consumed in certain fish. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Having a vibrant brain is key to your quality of life, especially as you grow older. In this episode, JJ shares 5 simple things you can do to support your brain to help reduce your risk of developing brain-related diseases. You’ll learn how brain health starts in your gut, why fatty fish should be on your plate (and ways for vegans and vegetarians to get these healthy fats), how eating your veggies can help promote cognition, the best berries to support your memory, and the #1 nut that studies have linked to better cognitive test scores. Plus, you’ll hear JJ’s story about her son’s brain injury and how he healed, how coffee and tea impact your brain (this may surprise you!), the meal timing strategy to boost mental function, the top time to eat carbs for better sleep, and how to combine intermittent fasting with exercise to promote brain health. It’s never too early to start supporting a healthy brain, so tune in to this fun, informative episode! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The majority of folks let their fears get in the way of the things they want to achieve in life. But the truth is, even the highest-achieving people have the same anxiety and hesitation. Most people aren’t born ready to go for their biggest goals. The key is figuring out how to bypass other people’s opinions—and your own limiting beliefs—to step into a success mindset that can put you on the fast track to your best life. Lisa Bilyeu, co-founder and president of Impact Theory Studios and author of Radical Confidence, speaks with JJ in this episode about how you can develop the courage to go for the gold—without talking yourself out of it. Listen to hear Lisa’s best strategies for turning your inner voice from critic to coach. You’ll learn how to assess the credibility of criticism, figure out the steps needed to reach your goals, and gain a better understanding of what your negative self-talk is really trying to tell you. Confidence is the result of taking action, and this episode lays out the steps to improving self-worth so you can overcome any obstacle on the way to your dreams. Get Lisa’s FREE 4-Part Confidence Workshop http://4stepsworkshop.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There are dozens of names for sugar, how are you supposed to know which kind is safe to eat? JJ answers this common question with the dangers of the different types of artificial sweeteners, the type of sugar that can lead to health challenges like fatty liver disease and elevated triglycerides, the flavor that can help take your sweet tooth away, and her top ingredient choices for adding sweetness without the blood sugar spike. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Glowing, healthy skin starts with what goes on the end of your fork. In this episode, JJ reveals her top strategies to age powerfully and prevent wrinkles, fine lines, blemishes, and other skin problems that may occur as you get older. You’ll learn the right amount of sun exposure to protect your skin, the best kind of alcohol if you imbibe, foods that may cause acne (and how to prevent skin breakouts), and the anti-inflammatory nutrient that one doctor recommends for healthy skin. Plus, you’ll hear about the top skin-boosting ingredients to add to your loaded smoothie, the best foods for glowing skin, how coffee and chocolate can support skin health (if you choose the right kinds), the gut-skin connection, how fiber can boost skin health, and why intermittent fasting can give you glowing skin. Your skin reveals so much about your overall health. With these strategies, you have everything you need to support skin health at any age. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What have you done for your brain today? That's the question we should all be asking ourselves every day, according to our guest, cofounder of The DNA Company, Bryce Wylde. A lot of conversations in wellness revolve around taking care of ourselves in order to have the longest, healthiest lives. But rather than focusing on lifespan, what we really should be focusing on is ""brain span."" A long life doesn't necessarily equate to a positive quality of life, and Bryce speaks with JJ about how to support your cognitive abilities for as long as possible. In this episode, you'll learn about what you can do naturally to achieve a long brain span, how to test for brain function and volume, what can cause shrinkage in the brain that may lead to neurodegenerative disease, and how leaky gut can lead to a leaky brain. Plus, you'll hear nutrition recommendations that can have a massive impact on the brain, the importance of supplements (because you can't always get enough nutrients through food), how to determine whether you're in or out of a fight-or-flight state, and the benefits of the Japanese practice of forest bathing. Grab a FREE download of Bryce’s latest book: Brainspanners (use password: getmorebrainspan) https://wyldeonhealth.com/brainspanners/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chronic inflammation is a silent killer, but there are ways you can monitor for this before your health is negatively impacted. In this episode, JJ answers a community member's question on how to test for inflammation. You'll learn which lab test to ask your doctor for, how you can monitor inflammation at home using a body composition scale, and the anti-inflammatory food swaps to make to help address inflammation in the body. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Your liver helps digest food, stores energy, plays an important role in blood sugar metabolism, and performs hundreds of other vital functions… and yet, we don’t pay much attention to this hardworking organ until something goes wrong. In this episode, JJ shares 9 simple, effective ways to optimize liver health. You’ll learn the big culprit behind nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) and what you can do to support a healthy liver, foods that are good for your liver, the right tests to measure liver health, liver-supporting benefits of oats, and JJ’s favorite liver-supportive non-starchy veggie. Plus, you’ll learn how leafy greens can boost antioxidants, the surprising fruit that helps neutralize toxins, the best supplements to support liver health, the benefits of coffee and green tea for your liver, and the meal-timing strategy that one study shows may help reduce your risk of liver problems. These strategies give you everything you need to give your liver the love it deserves! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is your gluten-free diet actually making your health worse? Many folks who take this route don't have the right information on which foods to swap in, and they end up in the ""healthy"" food aisle loading up their cart with GF cookies and cupcakes thinking it'll make a difference. Dr. Tom O'Bryan is a world-renowned expert on food sensitivities, environmental toxins, and autoimmune diseases. He joins JJ for a discussion on where people go wrong when they go gluten-free. You'll learn about surprising research that shows how a poorly executed gluten-free diet changes your microbiome and impacts your mortality risk, the five pillars in the development of chronic inflammatory disease, environmental triggers to be mindful of in your health, how some foods may impact fertility, and so much more. But it's not all doom and gloom! Dr. Tom also talks about the tests you can take that are the most accurate for determining your intolerances to wheat and gluten. He also shares his recommendations for an actually-healthy gluten-free diet that provides all the probiotics and prebiotics your gut needs to thrive, including the right foods to eat and how to cook them. You won’t want to miss this episode! It’s jam-packed with helpful, science-backed information to help protect your family's health for many years to come. Get Dr. Tom’s FREE 3-Step Gut Reboot https://thedr.com/gut-reboot-guide/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Lean muscle helps you burn fat, balance your blood sugar, age powerfully, and so much more. In this episode, JJ reveals how building muscle starts in your kitchen. You’ll learn how much protein you need to gain muscle and lose weight, why food timing matters, the best scale to measure lean muscle, the top paleo protein sources, and the best plant-based protein sources for vegans and vegetarians. Plus, JJ shares how to make the perfect muscle-building meal, foods to eat to gain muscle, the #1 beverage to promote muscular strength, and how to optimize protein around your workout. As JJ says, it’s never too late to build and maintain strong muscles… all by what goes on the end of your fork! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. Mike Dow is a neurotherapist and JJ's co-star from the hit TLC show Freaky Eaters. He joins JJ today to talk about the inspiration behind his new book, Heal Your Drained Brain, and how the demands of today's modern world are leaving us stressed out and exhausted. Listen as Dr. Dow explains the 4 subtypes of drained brains and the long-term consequences that can wreak havoc on your health, as well as the diet and lifestyle strategies that can help you balance your stress hormones and brain chemicals so you can feel good again. Plus, you don't want to miss Dr. Dow's advice on exercise – it could be a lifesaver! Get Dr. Mike Dow’s free Drained Brain Quiz https://www.rachaelrayshow.com/lifestyle/health/26351_how_drained_is_your_brain_quiz_from_dr_mike_dow_book_on_anxiety Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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