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Well Beyond 40 JJ Virgin
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4.6 • 716 Ratings
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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.
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Understanding Metabolic Health with Cynthia Thurlow
There’s a silent health crisis affecting millions of people—and you may be one of them. Chances are, you don’t even know it.
What’s this stealth threat? Poor metabolic health. And in this episode, I’m joined by nurse practitioner and intermittent fasting expert Cynthia Thurlow to get clear on what’s causing this epidemic and what we can do to turn it around.
You’ll learn why women are more likely to struggle, the two most pressing changes to make, when fasting might not be right for you, and how you can be proactive about reducing your risk of long-term disease.
Even if you’re metabolically well, someone in your life likely isn’t—and this episode could be the beginning of a journey to better health.
FULL show notes: jjvirgin.com/everydaywellness
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Study: Metabolic Syndrome and Related Disorders: Prevalence of Optimal Metabolic Health in American Adults: National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey 2009–2016: https://www.liebertpub.com/doi/full/10.1089/met.2018.0105
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Don’t Start Any Diet Until You Do These 4 Things
Are you planning to start a diet? Don’t—at least, not until you listen to this episode.
I’m sharing the four things you absolutely must do before starting a diet in order to succeed. You’re going to learn the real numbers you need to know to track improvement, the major thing you may be getting wrong about weight loss, and how to prevent dieting from wrecking your metabolic health.
Plus, you’ll learn about a critical strategy that will prepare your body for an overlooked effect of fat loss.
If a diet is in your future, you don’t want to miss this episode!
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Watch my next video: How to Do a Healthy Detox— 9 Top Tips!: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y4hia9pyxZ0
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Sexual Wellness After 40: Expert Tips and Strategies with Dr. Lyndsey Harper
Do you struggle with intimacy problems like disinterest, pain, or lack of pleasure?
You’re not alone. In fact, 43% of women have a sexual health concern.
And in this episode, I’m bringing you hope.
Join me and Dr. Lyndsey Harper, an OB-GYN and sexual medicine specialist, for an eye-opening discussion about sexual wellness over 40—the misconceptions, common experiences, and what doctors could do better. Then, we’ll share concrete ways you can begin to erase shame, reawaken your desire, and feel fully empowered in your body and pleasure.
If you’re a woman over 40, I’m not kidding when I say this episode could change your life.
FULL show notes: jjvirgin.com/rosy
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The 3-Part Arm Workout You Can Do at Home in Less Than 15 Minutes
If you want arms that can handle heavy lifting and look amazing in a sleeveless dress, it’s time to ditch the long routines with too many exercises.
The truth is, you need just three moves to get strong, sexy arms. (But only do them if you want to improve your back, core, and glutes, too.) In this episode, I’m telling you exactly what to do and how to do it right, as well as offering variations and modifications for injuries.
On top of that, you’ll learn how to feed your muscle growth, how to recover better, and the surprising way you’re actually building muscle.
Go ahead and listen to it now, then watch the video on my YouTube channel to see the moves in action. Feel free to watch and remind yourself of the proper form during your workout, too.
If you want the strongest, sexiest arms of your life, start with this episode!
Full show notes: jjvirgin.com/3arms
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Unlocking Your Menopause Type with Dr. Heather Hirsch
All women aren’t the same, so why is our menopause treatment? When you understand your menopause type, it doesn’t have to be.
Join me for this unmissable conversation with internal medicine doctor Heather Hirsch about her groundbreaking approach to personalizing menopause care. She explains the six menopause types, hormonal and non-hormonal therapies, mission-critical lifestyle changes to make during menopause, the role of social support, and more.
Plus, you’ll learn about the telling symptoms you might be overlooking.
If you’re approaching or experiencing menopause, you do not want to miss this!
FULL show notes: jjvirgin.com/menopausetype
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Study: Scientific Reports: Oral micronized progesterone for perimenopausal night sweats and hot flushes a Phase III Canada-wide randomized placebo-controlled 4-month trial: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-023-35826-w
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26:30 - Study: Maturitas: Effect of Menopausal Hormone Therapy on Arterial Wall Echomorphology: Results from the Early versus Late Intervention Trial with Estradiol (ELITE): https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9232990/
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My Husband Lost 20 Lbs & Got Ripped in 6 Months Doing This…
Does the man in your life need an easy-to-follow roadmap for dropping fat and building muscle?
In this episode, my husband, Tim, and I are sharing the strategies he used to lose almost half of his body fat and get strong in just six months. We’re revealing exactly what he changed on his plate, in the gym, and in his daily habits, so your guy can start his own transformation. Plus, you’ll learn which lab result was the key to unlocking more energy and better athletic performance.
You're gonna want to share this with your husband, your partner, and your best guy friend. They’ll be so glad you did!
FULL show notes: jjvirgin.com/rippedhusband
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You are such an inspiration at 60 years old and I love listening to your podcast. I have learned so much. I am 65 years old and a lifetime fad dieter. Fortunately, I have kept exercising all these years and kept fairly lean but not lean enough. I am overwhelmed by your books, over 1000 podcast episodes and all the other resources. Can you help me where I start? I desperately need to get off about 15 pounds and 5-7% body fat. Where do I start and what do I do to lose fat fast? I would greatly appreciate an episode with your current protocol and diet recommendations. Thank you so much.
3 secrets to longevity; walking isn’t exercise?!
I like your podcast in general. You share some great tips. Today as I was listening (and actually thinking “i need to share this with my family”) you said ultramarathoners age more quickly than anyone. You then turned around and said “walking is not exercise”. What?! My 70 year old mom walks 3-4 miles a day and has a fabulous quality of life. My 80 year old father in law has lung fibrosis and still walks 2-3 miles a day with his 78 year old wife. I walk 4-7 miles 5 days a week briskly with friends. Not only do I get exercise (yes, walking is exercise), but I am also outside, seeing the sun as it rises, and discussing life situations that distress me or thrill me. Our mental health walking outside is improved as much as our physical health. I’m 47, I’m 5’8”, I weigh 142 and I have type 1 diabetes. I am also a registered dietitian. I am truly offended by your blanket statement.
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Host interrupts guest so much you never get to hear what the guest is trying to say & then JJ takes them off topic. Too hard to listen.