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21 Apr

Ep. 444: Missing Pieces of Body Change After 40

In this solo episode, JJ pulls together the biggest insights from her recent 3-Day Body Breakthrough Challenge and shares why body change after 40 requires a different conversation than the one most women have been taught. If you’ve been eating less, doing more cardio, trying harder—and still not seeing results—this episode explains why. JJ unpacks the 7 Factors of Weight Loss Resistance, including blood sugar regulation, inefficient exercise, hormone imbalance, poor sleep, nervous system stress, inflammation, and missing nutritional substrates. She explains why body change isn’t about more willpower or restriction, but about understanding the systems affecting metabolism, fat loss, muscle, and energy. In This Episode:Why the old “eat less, exercise more” model stops working after 40The 7 hidden factors of weight loss resistanceWhy blood sugar regulation may be more important than caloriesHow inefficient exercise could be wasting your timeWhy resistance training is non-negotiable for metabolism, hormones, bone, and brain healthThe overlooked link between nervous system stress and body compositionHow inflammation and gut health can block fat lossWhy sleep is a body change strategy—not a luxuryThe truth about muscle loss, body composition, and why the scale can lieWhy discipline is not deprivation—and what food freedom actually looks likeHow accountability and support create momentum that changes habits Key Takeaways:Body change is a systems issue. If you only focus on food or exercise without addressing hormones, stress, sleep, inflammation, and metabolism, you may stay stuck. Your nervous system affects your results. Fight-or-flight physiology can interfere with digestion, recovery, fat burning, and healing. Muscle matters more than you think. After 40, preserving and building active tissue is one of the biggest levers for changing body composition and aging well. Stop focusing only on weight. The scale doesn’t tell you whether you’ve lost muscle or gained fat. Body composition tells a different story. Replacement beats restriction. JJ shares why sustainable results come from working with your body, not fighting against it. A Powerful Reframe from This Episode:“If you loved the way you looked, would you care what the number was?” Mentioned in This Episode:3-Day Body Breakthrough ChallengeDate Your Body8-Week Body Reset (Beta)Continuous Glucose Monitors (CGMs)The 7 Factors of Weight Loss ResistanceJJ’s 5-Day Food Focus Resources:Apply for the 8-Week Body Reset: jjflizanes.com/8week Free Feelings & Needs List: jjflizanes.com/feelingslist If This Episode Resonated…Share it with a woman who keeps saying, “Nothing works anymore.” And if you’re ready to stop guessing and start addressing the missing pieces, this episode is your invitation to begin.
31 Mar

Ep. 441: Truth about Cholesterol, Statins and Hormones

What if everything you’ve been told about cholesterol, statins, and hormones isn’t the full picture? In this eye-opening conversation, I sit down with Elizabeth Plourde, who brings decades of research and firsthand experience inside the medical system. We explore how “normal” ranges have changed over time, why so many people are prescribed medications without deeper investigation, and what your body actually needs to function optimally. This episode is about empowerment—understanding your body, asking better questions, and not blindly outsourcing your health decisions. What We Cover🔹 The Cholesterol Conversation No One Is HavingWhy “healthy ranges” for cholesterol have shifted over timeThe role of cholesterol in hormone production and brain functionWhy lowering cholesterol may not always equal better health 🔹 Statins: What You Should KnowCommon side effects (including muscle pain and fatigue)Why many people are prescribed statins without full contextThe importance of understanding risks vs. benefits for YOU 🔹 Hormones: The Missing LinkWhy hormone decline impacts nearly every system in the bodyThe difference between synthetic vs. bioidentical hormonesHow hormone imbalance can affect mood, energy, bones, and more 🔹 The Bigger Problem with Modern MedicineWhy most people don’t question their doctors—and the risk of thatHow fear-based recommendations influence decision-makingThe importance of becoming your own health advocate Key TakeawaysYour body is not broken—it’s responding to imbalances“Normal” lab ranges don’t always mean optimal healthCholesterol is essential for hormone production and brain functionMedications are not always the root-cause solutionYou have more power than you think when you ask questions and explore options JJ’s PerspectiveThis episode is personal. After navigating my own health challenges and being pressured into solutions that didn’t feel aligned, I realized how important it is to trust yourself, get educated, and advocate for your body. Most people don’t realize how much pressure exists inside the medical system until they’re in it. You don’t have to accept the first answer you’re given. Resources MentionedLearn more about Dr. Plourde’s work on EMF and health: https://www.emffreedom.com/The Great Cholesterol Myth by Jonny Bowden & Stephen Sinatra EMF Freedom: Solutions for the 21st Century Pollution by Elizabeth PlourdeHysterectomy, Ovary Removal, and Hormone Replacement by Elizabeth Plourde CoQ10 for heart health and energy support Vision Alive Max (eye health support mentioned in episode) Call to ActionIf this episode resonated with you, it’s time to go deeper. Join me for the 14-Day Manifestation Challenge where we apply this same level of awareness and empowerment to your thoughts, emotions, and outcomes. 👉 http://jjflizanes.com/14day Final ThoughtHealing isn’t about blindly following instructions. It’s about becoming aware enough to choose what’s right for you.
31/01/2019

Ep. 136: Lessons from Kabbalah

Devin Galaudet is the editor and publisher of the In The Know Traveler series of websites, which celebrated 15 years in August. He also publishes several other travel-inspired websites including In The Know Bride, which chronicles his endeavor to marry his wife in 100 countries around the world. (They've married 20 times in 15 countries, so far). Devin has written for the Huffington Post, The Good Men Project, The Citron Review, TravelAge West, and Turkish Airlines' Sky Life Magazine. Devin holds an MFA in Creative Nonfiction from Antioch University at Los Angeles. A frequently sought-after guest expert on relationship and travel, Devin has appeared on FOX-TV, NBC-TV, Reinvention Radio, EIPPY (the Experts Insights Publishing awards gala), the California Writers Coalition, JohnnyJet.com, the Jewish Journal, and hundreds of podcasts. He lives in Los Angeles, California. JJ Flizanes is an Empowerment Strategist and the host of several podcast shows including Fit 2 Love and Spirit, Purpose & Energy. She is the Director of Invisible Fitness, an Amazon best-selling author of Fit 2 Love: How to Get Physically, Emotionally, and Spiritually Fit to Attract the Love of Your Life, and author of Knack Absolute Abs: Routines for a Fit and Firm Core. She was named Best Personal Trainer in Los Angeles for 2007 by Elite Traveler Magazine. JJ has been featured in many national magazines, including Shape, Fitness, Elegant Bride, and Women's Health as well as appeared on NBC, CBS, Fox 11, the CW and KTLA. Her newest book, The Invisible Fitness Formula: 5 Secrets to Release Weight and End Body Shame debuted at #2 on the Amazon Best Seller List for Women's Health – get your free copy at jjflizanes.com/book
02/01/2018

Ep. 52: Stepping out of your Comfort Zone

Melinda Wittstock, host of the Wings of Inspired Business Podcast, masterminds daily with other successful women entrepreneurs who share their secrets, success tips, and 'fail forward' epiphanies, in this lively, raw and motivating podcast. Learn from these amazing women how to manifest confidence, connections and capital, step into your authentic feminine power, and realize the success of your dreams in life and in business. JJ Flizanes is an Empowerment Strategist and the host of several podcast shows including Fit 2 Love and Spirit, Purpose & Energy. She is the Director of Invisible Fitness, an Amazon best-selling author of Fit 2 Love: How to Get Physically, Emotionally, and Spiritually Fit to Attract the Love of Your Life, and author of Knack Absolute Abs: Routines for a Fit and Firm Core. She was named Best Personal Trainer in Los Angeles for 2007 by Elite Traveler Magazine. JJ has been featured in many national magazines, including Shape, Fitness, Muscle and Fitness HERS, Elegant Bride, and Women's Health as well as appeared on NBC, CBS, Fox 11, the CW and KTLA. Her newest book, The Invisible Fitness Formula: 5 Secrets to Release Weight and End Body Shame debuted at #2 on the Amazon Best Seller List for Women's Health and #2 as a Hot New Release on May 18th 2017.
16/01/2018

Ep: 54: The Community Speaks!

JJ Flizanes is an Empowerment Strategist and the Host of The Fit 2 Love Podcast Show. She is the Director of Invisible Fitness, an Amazon best-selling author of Fit 2 Love: How to Get Physically, Emotionally, and Spiritually Fit to Attract the Love of Your Life, and author of Knack Absolute Abs: Routines for a Fit and Firm Core. She was named Best Personal Trainer in Los Angeles for 2007 by Elite Traveler Magazine. JJ has been featured in many national magazines, including Shape, Fitness, Muscle and Fitness HERS, Elegant Bride, and Women's Health as well as appeared on NBC, CBS, Fox 11 and KTLA. Her newest book, The Invisible Fitness Formula: 5 Secrets to Release Weight and End Body Shame debuted at #2 on the Amazon Best Seller List for Women's Health and #2 as a Hot New Release on May 18th 2017.
3 Feb

Ep. 303: 5 Myths of Bipolar Disorder and Healing

JJ welcomes back Michelle Reittinger, author and host of The Upside of Bipolar, for a bold, hope-filled conversation that challenges common cultural narratives around bipolar disorder. Together, they unpack "myths" that can keep people stuck in fear and identity-based labels—and invite listeners into curiosity, root-cause investigation, and a more empowering view of symptoms, healing, and personal responsibility. In This Episode, We Cover · Michelle's story: diagnosed in 1998, years of intensive psychiatric treatment, polypharmacy, and a breaking point that became a turning point · Why a diagnosis can feel like an "answer," but often doesn't explain why symptoms started · The difference between a "cluster of symptoms" and an identified disease mechanism · Why curiosity (vs. shame) changes everything—especially with intense symptoms like rage, anxiety, and dissociation · The "detective" approach: identifying triggers, patterns, and underlying contributors · The role of foundational health (nutrients, sleep, nervous system regulation) in emotional resilience and symptom reduction · Why suppressed emotions can show up as anxiety, depression, physical pain, or crisis states · How identity, victimhood, and relationship dynamics can unconsciously reinforce staying stuck · A grounded reminder: do not abruptly stop medications—tapering/changes should be done slowly and safely with qualified support Notable Takeaways · Labels can reduce curiosity—and curiosity is often the doorway to change. · "Symptoms" are information; the goal is to explore what they're pointing to. · The most empowering question isn't "What's wrong with me?" but "What happened—and what is my system asking for now?" · Healing can have a social cost: if your "sick role" has been rewarded with attention, protection, or lowered expectations, getting better can feel threatening (even subconsciously). Resources Mentioned · Anatomy of an Epidemic by Robert Whitaker · The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel van der Kolk · Healing Back Pain by Dr. John Sarno Connect with Michelle · Website: theupsideofbipolar.com · Free resource: Mood Cycle Survival Guide (available on her site) · Podcast + book links are also on her website.
13/02/2024

Ep. 401: The Connection between Manifestation and Core Wounds

Applications open for Rewiring Your Core Wound Patters Apply for free http://jjflizanes.com/rewire 14 Day Manifestation Challenge starts THIS Friday! http://jjflizanes.com/14day JJ Flizanes is an Empowerment Strategist and the creator of the Empowering Minds Network. JJ Flizanes works with conscious, spiritual truth seekers who want to remove emotional blocks to success. She helps people identify sabotaging patterns and transmute struggle into joy. Through a series of clarifying exercises, she is able to curate a personalized roadmap to emotional healing. JJ is passionate about empowering people with the knowledge and awareness of how they can live the life of their dreams. She is the Director of Invisible Fitness, a best-selling author of Fit 2 Love: How to Get Physically, Emotionally, and Spiritually Fit to Attract the Love of Your Life and The Invisible Fitness Formula: 5 Secrets to Release Weight and End Body Shame. Named Best Personal Trainer in Los Angeles for 2007 by Elite Traveler Magazine, JJ has been featured in many national magazines, including Shape, Fitness, and Women's Health as well as appeared on NBC, CBS, Fox, the CW and KTLA. Learn more http://jjflizanes.com
08/10/2019

Ep. 179: Emotional Eating and Food Addiction

JJ Flizanes is an Empowerment Strategist and the host of several podcast shows including Fit 2 Love and Spirit, Purpose & Energy. She is the Director of Invisible Fitness, an Amazon best-selling author of Fit 2 Love: How to Get Physically, Emotionally, and Spiritually Fit to Attract the Love of Your Life, and author of Knack Absolute Abs: Routines for a Fit and Firm Core. She was named Best Personal Trainer in Los Angeles for 2007 by Elite Traveler Magazine. JJ has been featured in many national magazines, including Shape, Fitness, Elegant Bride, and Women's Health as well as appeared on NBC, CBS, Fox 11, the CW and KTLA. Her newest book, The Invisible Fitness Formula: 5 Secrets to Release Weight and End Body Shame debuted at #2 on the Amazon Best Seller List for Women's Health – get your free copy at jjflizanes.com/book Adam Schaeuble aka The PHD (previously heavy dude) hit a rock bottom moment in his life where he weighed 327lbs. He then went on his own 100lb weight loss journey and as he was on this journey he started to inspire people in his home town to join him. He started a gym and a bootcamp program and helped his home town lose over 35,000 lbs in five years. Now he's the host of the top ranked health podcast The Million Pound Mission where his goal is to inspire one million pounds of healthy results (which he tracks on his website (MillionPoundMission.com) Adam is known for helping females(and a few men) over the age of 30 that are super busy being employees, entrepreneurs, partners, friends, and moms. These are the people that tend to put themselves and their health last on the priority list and Adam teaches them how to escape the Black Hole of Weight Loss Doom which is where most people get trapped in the vicious cycle of losing weight and gaining it back over and over again. Adam impacts his community by teaching them his 7 Necessary Steps For Long Term Weight Loss Succes that have produced a total 55,000 lbs of results for his clients and community members so far.
11/12/2018

Ep. 95: Mind Hack Success Model

David Bayer is an author, speaker, entrepreneur and CEO of David Bayer Transformational Programs, a global coaching and training company focused on helping entrepreneurs, organizations and individuals harness the maximum power of human performance, intelligence and potential. David has been recognized as a leading expert on mindset and business and his event The Powerful Living Experience was named by Inc. as 'a Top 3 must attend personal development event for entrepreneurs.' David's book Mind Hack has had over 100,000 downloads and is a philosophical and scientific exploration of the power of thought, and provides a practical step-by-step framework for evolving into the next level of human potential and what David calls "becoming a Phenomenon." David's mindset and business coaching programs are delivered by his international team of certified coaches and trainers, helping entrepreneurs and individuals achieve the highest levels of personal and professional performance. You may download a free copy of David's book Mind Hack at http://mindhackprogram.com/jj JJ Flizanes is an Empowerment Strategist and the host of several podcast shows including Fit 2 Love and Spirit, Purpose & Energy. She is the Director of Invisible Fitness, an Amazon best-selling author of Fit 2 Love: How to Get Physically, Emotionally, and Spiritually Fit to Attract the Love of Your Life, and author of Knack Absolute Abs: Routines for a Fit and Firm Core. She was named Best Personal Trainer in Los Angeles for 2007 by Elite Traveler Magazine. JJ has been featured in many national magazines, including Shape, Fitness, Elegant Bride, and Women's Health as well as appeared on NBC, CBS, Fox 11, the CW and KTLA. Her newest book, The Invisible Fitness Formula: 5 Secrets to Release Weight and End Body Shame debuted at #2 on the Amazon Best Seller List for Women's Health – get your free copy at jjflizanes.com/book
11/06/2019

Ep. 145: Using Amino Acids to Regulate Blood Sugar

Björn Öste, M.Sc. in Industrial engineering and management is CEO and co-founder of Good Idea Inc. He also co-founded Oatly – the Swedish oat drink company with sky-rocketing sales on the US market. After working more than 20 years with sales, marketing and strategy development in the software business, Björn did a successful exit and started a new career as a serial entrepreneur. Björn believes strongly in the potential of smart foods, both as a means of changing people´s lives in a healthy direction and as a way of building successful business. In addition to Oatly and Good Idea Inc, he is today involved in a number of promising smart-food ventures through his partly owned Swedish Food & Biotech Company Aventure AB. Good Idea is a mealtime beverage with a unique function. This naturally flavored sparkling water contains a patented blend of five amino acids and chromium that is clinically proven to reduce the blood sugar spike after a meal by, on average, 25%. The direct benefits include avoiding the slump and sugar cravings that often appear after eating. In the longer perspective, a more controlled blood sugar curve is associated with reduced risk factors for obesity, type-2 diabetes, CVD, and dementia. The chromium added is an essential mineral with a well-known role in blood sugar regulation, weight management and in the metabolization of macronutrients. Good Idea is un-sweetened, contains zero calories, and comes in three flavors pairing perfectly with any food. www.goodideadrinks.com 30% off first purchase of any Good Idea product @Amazon use code #30JJFLIZANES JJ Flizanes is an Empowerment Strategist and the host of several podcast shows including Fit 2 Love and Spirit, Purpose & Energy. She is the Director of Invisible Fitness, an Amazon best-selling author of Fit 2 Love: How to Get Physically, Emotionally, and Spiritually Fit to Attract the Love of Your Life, and author of Knack Absolute Abs: Routines for a Fit and Firm Core. She was named Best Personal Trainer in Los Angeles for 2007 by Elite Traveler Magazine. JJ has been featured in many national magazines, including Shape, Fitness, Elegant Bride, and Women's Health as well as appeared on NBC, CBS, Fox 11, the CW and KTLA. Her newest book, The Invisible Fitness Formula: 5 Secrets to Release Weight and End Body Shame debuted at #2 on the Amazon Best Seller List for Women's Health – get your free copy at jjflizanes.com/book

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