Well Beyond 40
JJ Virgin
Well Beyond 40 with JJ Virgin is the podcast for women who want to age powerfully and enjoy the best chapter of their lives. It’s YOUR turn now to focus on nutrition, wellness, fitness, mindfulness, and beauty. Refuel your body. Reignite your wellness. Renew your passion. Fall (back) in love with your life, and discover what it means to age powerfully. Every information-packed episode combines cutting-edge science, pearls of wisdom from JJ’s four decades as a health and wellness leader and the world’s leading experts on weight loss, metabolism, menopause, life transitions and much more. We dive deep into topics like cultivating mindfulness, building strong relationships and setting boundaries, and choosing health…in a nutshell, how we can AGE POWERFULLY into this second half of our lives. At Well Beyond 40, we empower women in their 40s, 50s, 60, 70s (and beyond!) to defy stereotypes and say, “It's my time now. It's my turn now. It’s my opportunity to step into my best life!” For four decades, JJ Virgin has helped people lose weight and stop weight regain by eliminating hidden food intolerances and lowering their sugar impact. As a triple-board certified nutrition expert and Fitness Hall of Famer, JJ helps you stay fired up and focused on being your healthiest rockstar self. In addition to hosting Well Beyond 40, JJ is a prominent TV and media personality. She was co-host of TLC’s Freaky Eaters and the on-camera nutritionist for Weight Loss Challenges on Dr. Phil. Over the years, JJ has made numerous appearances on PBS, Dr. Oz, Rachael Ray, Access Hollywood, and the TODAY Show. She also speaks regularly and has shared the stage with notables including Seth Godin, Lisa Nichols, Gary Vaynerchuk, Mark Hyman, Dan Buettner, and Mary Morrissey. JJ is the author of 4 New York Times bestsellers: The Virgin Diet, The Virgin Diet Cookbook, The Sugar Impact Diet, and The Sugar Impact Diet Cookbook. JJ is also the author of Warrior Mom: 7 Secrets to Bold, Brave Resilience. She regularly writes for major blogs and other publications including mindbodygreen and Medium. Visit jjvirgin.com for hundreds of free recipes and resources, plus state-of-the-art programs, products, and plenty of support to help you rev up your metabolism, reignite your wellness, and step powerfully into the second half of your life. Love the Podcast? Here’s what to do: Make My Day & Share Your Thoughts! - Subscribe to the podcast & leave me a review - Text a screenshot to 813-565-2627 - Expect a personal reply because your voice is so important to me. Join 55,000+ followers who make this podcast thrive.
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Dec 25, 2016 • 20min
Healing Metabolism with Haylie Pomroy
Haylie Pomroy has spent 20 years helping people lose weight, overcome health challenges, and reach their ideal health. She is a four-time New York Times bestselling author and, thanks to producer Mason Novick and Dr. Oz, she’s also known as the “Metabolism Whisperer.” Key Takeaways: [1:24] Haylie went through her own health crisis, which led her to learn all she could about health. [1:50] It all comes down to food. [2:27] Haylie got her nickname, the “Metabolism Whisperer,” from Mason Novick and Dr. Oz. [3:00] Can you really change your metabolism? [3:54] Haylie likes to travel, ride horses, and cook with her family. [4:47] Haylie had food allergies and eczema as a child. [4:56] Haylie was diagnosed with ITP but was able to turn her health around, through the study of food and micronutrients. [5:57] We’re just starting to talk about autoimmune disease, but it’s a huge problem. [6:10] Patients with autoimmune disease don’t always get the right support from their doctors. [6:41] Haylie’s book deserves its great success. [8:07] There is no room for guilt, shame, or deprivation in Haylie’s program. [9:02] What does Haylie eat to nourish her adrenals? [10:00] Ketogenic diets are usually not the way to go. [11:07] Complex carbohydrates are important. [11:30] If it is easier to gain weight than to lose weight, you have to focus on metabolism. [11:57] Less won’t be more. [12:50] Haylie has a free gift on her website. [13:58] Go to HayliePomroy.com for a free Seven Day Jumpstart Guide. [14:11] Visit JJVirgin.com to discover the #1 resource for fast and lasting fat loss. [14:47] JJ answers a listener’s question about carbs and blood sugar. Mentioned in This Episode: The Virgin Diet: Drop 7 Foods, Lose 7 Pounds, Just 7 Days, by JJ Virgin The Fast Metabolism Diet: Eat More Food & Lose More Weight, by Haylie Pomroy The Fast Metabolism Diet Cookbook, by Haylie Pomroy The Burn: Why Your Scale Is Stuck And What to Eat About It, by Haylie Pomroy Fast Metabolism Food Rx: 7 Powerful Prescriptions to Feed Your Body Back to Health, by Haylie Pomroy Haylie’s Website Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 21, 2016 • 23min
Discovering the Wisdom Within with Alexi Panos and Preston Smiles
So much of what we search for outside is already available inside our own minds and bodies. In today’s episode, Alexi and Preston offer simple tools to help you tap into your inner wisdom. Learn how to use everything from breathing to perspective to integrate psychology, neurology, and biology and find the best version of yourself. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 18, 2016 • 26min
Exploring Fermented Foods with Summer Bock
Summer Bock, the queen of fermentation, talks about how fermented food in the kitchen helps your health. Learn how to make your own fermented food and what to choose at the grocery store. You are worthy — dare to live a life that matters! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 15, 2016 • 24min
How To Read Your Cravings with Alex Jamieson
Learn how to change your body by recognizing your strengths and listening to the messages they send. Get rid of self-judgment and achieve your dream weight. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 12, 2016 • 34min
How to Heal the Mind With Dan Siegel
This episode, we’re exploring the definition of the mind with Dan Siegel and questioning the old belief that the mind being equals the brain. Years of research from professionals in different fields has revealed a new concept of the mind, which has provided new tools for mental health. Listen to this deep and altogether practical podcast, and redefine your ideas about the brain and the mind! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 7, 2016 • 24min
The End of Anxiety with Joan Rosenberg
If you struggle with anxiety, then you know how it can alter your life, including your relationships and career. There’s hope, and my guest today is a great place to start. Nationally renowned psychologist Dr. Joan Rosenberg has been the featured expert on numerous national TV shows and in documentary films, and she’s developed a groundbreaking way to master your emotions. Today she’ll explain the real source of anxiety, the meaning behind the uncomfortable physical symptoms it brings, and how to ride that wave to a place of strength and emotional resilience. Dr. Joan’s voice alone is enough to reassure and calm you, but what she has to say can change your life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 4, 2016 • 26min
The Art of Having It All with Christy Whitman
It’s been three decades since a mentor first challenged my beliefs about what I deserved and dared me to dream bigger. It scared me and inspired me then, and it still does today! My guest today is Christy Whitman, and she specializes in helping people reach for more. Today we’ll talk about what it really means to “have it all,” and what it takes to get there. The abundance mindset goes far beyond money or love. Learning to believe in your potential and appreciate your present can open up possibilities you never considered. Listen in, and start practicing the art of having it all. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 30, 2016 • 22min
Unconventional Wisdom from Dietitian Cassie
Two of the greatest dieting myths are that eating too many calories or too much fat is what leads to weight gain. Today's guest, Cassie Bjork (a.k.a. "Dietitian Cassie"), has been down the low-fat, low-calorie road. She ended up with a terrible sugar addiction and a conviction that what she learned in dietitian school was all wrong. Since then, she's made it her business to spread the word that long cardio and low-fat eating are the fastest ways to feel hungry, fatigued, and stressed. Listen in as she explains how to avoid the inflammation and weight gain that come from old-school dieting and what to do instead. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 23, 2016 • 25min
The Fierce and Kind Woman
Our guest today, Dr. Aviva Romm, is no less than "The Face of Natural Medicine in the 21st Century," according to Prevention magazine. And while she has almost three decades of exemplary medical training and a thriving practice, it's her role as a woman and mother that really brings her here today. Together we'll tackle a potentially life-saving question: how do you navigate the differences in healthcare for women? Women are more likely to have their symptoms dismissed or opinions discounted. They're also more likely to stay quiet about pain or fatigue. My gender certainly affected the way doctors treated me after my son Grant's near-fatal accident. If you're a woman or have a mom, wife, or daughter you love, this is one episode you can't afford to miss. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 16, 2016 • 24min
Smart Supplementation
Our guest today is Dr. Michael Murray, one of the world's leading experts on natural medicine. After authoring 30 books featuring natural approaches to health and the benefits of good nutrition, he's got some great advice about the right way to supplement to look and feel your best. Today's show will demystify the supplement aisle and help you choose a smart, straightforward daily regimen of vitamins and supplements to protect your health. He'll also share a few secrets about the most recent advances, including a supplement made of the same components as intergalactic dust -- no joke! You don't want to miss this one. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
