Keeping It Real: Conversations with Jillian Michaels

Jillian throws it back with a “Too Famous” segment, regaling us with her latest adventure of an authentic, Japanese restaurant omakase involving large, fish testicles. Then, we are back to work covering what to do when you think calorie counting is failing you - especially if you are contending with a hormonal condition like PCOS, menopause, high cortisol, insulin resistance, etc. And we are takin...

Dr. William Li -- physician, scientist, president and medical director of the Angiogenesis Foundation, and author of the new book, Eat to Beat Your Diet: Burn Fat, Heal Your Metabolism, and Live Longer -- is back! He's covering the 5 systems of fat metabolism: angiogenesis (blood flow to starve fat cells), regeneration (kill fat stem cells), microbiome (in regard to fat metabolism), epigenetics (c...

Dr. Matthew W. Johnson, Ph. D. joins Jillian this week. He’s the Susan Hill Ward Endowed Professor of Psychedelics and Consciousness Research at Johns Hopkins and the world’s most widely published expert on psychedelics. His research in the clinical use of psychedelics has helped people transform their lives. From quitting smoking to cancer distress treatment, management of anxiety, depression and...

David Sinclair, A.O., Ph. D., Professor in the Department of Genetics and co-Director of the Paul F. Glenn Center for Biology of Aging Research at Harvard Medical School joins Jillian this week! He's explaining how we can gain at least 15 more years of life and stave off age related diseases like cancer, heart disease, Alzheimer's and more. He's telling us what to eat, when to eat, top fitness str...

Dr. Robynne Chutkan, gastroenterologist at Georgetown University Hospital and founder of the Digestive Center for Women, is back! She's schooling us on her birth plan to maximize your baby’s microbiome and set them up for success from day one! Dr. Robynne outlines everything from pregnancy and labor goals to postpartum and breast-feeding tips that will boost your baby’s biome!  C-sections, pain me...

This week, wildly beloved journalist and author Tim Urban joins Jillian! His insanely popular Ted Talk has over 65 million views and his blog, Wait But Why, has millions of weekly hits. On this show, Tim is schooling us on how to beat procrastination. He also discusses his new book, What’s Our Problem, which teaches us how to elevate our thinking -- and subsequently our stature in the world -- via...

First, Jillian breaks down some of the most controversial but effective strategies to beat addiction - in particular cigarettes and vapes. Then we move on to look at the role genetics play in our health, fitness, and nutrition. The popular excuse of genetics really isn’t as valid as you think. Find out what’s good for the goose and the gander, and learn what elements of health will impact you indi...

Jillian is taking us through "New Year’s Resolution" strategies you should employ year round. From the importance of routines, to the prioritizing of data over opinion and emotion, harmony over addiction, and the small steps/big results play book - she's giving you all the tools to achieve any goal you set your mind to. For 25% off The Fitness App by Jillian Michaels, go to www.thefitnessapp.com/p...

In this week’s show -- the 3rd episode in the 6-part series with Dr. Robynne Chutkan, gastroenterologist at Georgetown University Hospital, founder of the Digestive Center for Women, and author of the bestselling book Gut Bliss -- it’s all about the estrobolome: the gut bacteria involved in recycling and regulating estrogen. This one is a game changer for all women! A healthy estrobolome can impro...

Dr. Molly Maloof -- physician, Stanford lecturer, and author of the new book, SPARK FACTOR: Supercharge Your Batteries for Limitless Energy and a Fitter, Stronger, More Resilient Future -- joins Jillian on this week’s show to teach us everything we need to know about mitochondria and how it impacts every aspect of our health.  Learn how to support your mitochondrial function to boost metabolism, s...

Dr. Mary Claire Haver, OBGYN, Certified Culinary Medicine Specialist, TikTok sensation, and author of the new book, The Galveston Diet, joins Jillian this week. They dig deep into the food science that utilizes key micro and macro nutrients to abate perimenopause and menopausal symptoms like hot flashes, night sweats, menopausal weight gain and belly fat, vaginal dryness and more.  Guest Links: Ti...

Dr. Gloria Mark, renowned psychologist and author of the new book, Attention Span: Finding Focus and Fighting Distraction, explains that all of our devices end up driving us to distraction, stressing us out, and draining our creativity and purpose. She gives us a step-by-step action plan to take our power back and manage our lives and subsequently our devices, in ways that work for us instead of a...

In the second episode of our 6-part series with Dr. Robynne Chutkan, gastroenterologist at Georgetown University Hospital, founder of the Digestive Center for Women and author of the bestselling book The Microbiome Solution, joins Jillian to discuss the impact of medications on your gut. From Advil and NSAID's, antibiotics, aspirin, SSRIs, benzodiazepines, antihistamines, Proton Pump Inhibitors an...

This week, Jillian’s crushing her latest healthy faves with recommendations ranging from podcasts to protein powders. Then we do a full run down on the newest weight loss drugs infiltrating Hollywood. Plus, listener questions on new workout trends, what foods to prioritize when eating on a budget, and more!  For 25% off The Fitness App by Jillian Michaels, go to www.thefitnessapp.com/podcastdeal F...

This week, Jillian outlines the top supplements for longevity from NMN to fisetin. Learn what to take, when to take it, and how much to turn back the clock! Then, Dr. Sabine Hazan, gastroenterologist and founder of genetic sequencing research lab ProgenaBiome, is on to outline the latest research on Covid! Ground breaking studies indicate that the bacteria in your gut affects your chances of getti...

Between ice baths, 16:8 intermittent fasts, NAD & resveratrol supplements, and hypoxic training, we can actually turn the clock backwards. Jillian shares her personal journey with these protocols. Plus, she takes listener questions on coming off Keto safely, exercises for good posture, eliminating perimenopausal weight gain, and more! For 25% off The Fitness App by Jillian Michaels, go to www.thef...

Dr. Robynne Chutkan, gastroenterologist at Georgetown University Hospital, founder of the Digestive Center for Women, and author of the new book The Anti-Viral Gut joins Jillian to discuss all things bloat. She explains how to tell if you’re actually bloated or if it’s something else, like belly fat, IBS, IBD, Crohn’s or ovarian cancer. We discuss how to figure out what is causing your bloat, as w...

Since it's the holiday season and stress abounds, today's show looks at ways strategic physical stress can have an impact on slowing or even reversing aging. Then, we dive into the benefits of infra-red sauna therapy and heat exposure. Find out what Heat Shock Proteins are and what they do! Plus, Jillian answers listener questions on different weight loss strategies, the best collagen peptides, an...

Cold exposure - how to do it and why! From decreasing inflammation to activating anti-oxidant enzymes, improving your microbiome, increasing your skeletal mitochondria, improving mood, activating brown fat, improving glucose sensitivity, and boosting calorie burn, cold exposure is where it's at! Whether you’re doing cold water immersion or cryotherapy, we look at how cold the temp should be, what...

Percell Dugger, NYC-based wellness consultant, certified strength coach, and Nike running coach, joins Jillian to discuss equity in health and fitness. This week’s conversation is thoughtful and bold as we look at why people of color are disproportionately affected by obesity. How do we effectively advocate for health across racial lines? What happens when big corporations put profit over people a...

This week’s guest is Dr. Anshul Gupta, best-selling author, speaker, medical researcher, and an expert in Hashimoto’s disease and thyroid function. He explains what thyroid disease actually is and what causes it. Find out which tests to ask your doctors for to determine whether you have a thyroid condition, and if so, what type. Plus, Dr. Gupta tackles factors like genetics, environmental toxins,...

Dr. Heather Huddleston joins Jillian this week to break down everything you need to know if you're struggling with hormonal function, infertility, polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), recurrent pregnancy loss, and uterine disorders like Asherman's syndrome. From diet, lifestyle, medications and more – Dr. Huddleston shares all kinds of possible treatments. Guest Links: UCSF PCOS Clinic Website: https...

Dr. Robynne Chutkan - gastroenterologist at Georgetown University Hospital, founder of the Digestive Center for Women and author of the new book, The Anti-Viral Gut -  joins Jillian on this week’s show. She's teaching us how to master our microbiome in order to boost immunity and manage autoimmune conditions like Crohn’s, eczema, Parkinson’s, hives, Raynaud’s, and more. From fighting off STDs to p...

This week, it’s Jillian’s favorite things from podcasts to workout tunes. Then, she explains the most recent weight loss science, and answers your questions on workouts, fat burning, metabolism and more! For 25% off The Fitness App by Jillian Michaels, go to www.thefitnessapp.com/podcastdeal Follow us on Instagram @JillianMichaels and @MartiniCindy Jillian Michaels Community: https://www.facebook....

Dr. Uma Naidoo, Harvard-trained nutritional psychiatrist, professional chef, and nutrition specialist joins Jillian for a question-and-answer session on the best and worst foods for libido, depression, anxiety, sleep, menopause, energy…Plus, get Dr. Naidoo’s professional take on everything from intermittent fasting, electrolyte imbalances, turmeric, keto, alcohol, caffeine and more! Guest Links: V...