Keeping It Real: Conversations with Jillian Michaels

Jillian asked Dr. Josh Axe back to do a special update on the shocking revelations concerning breast implants. Plus Jillian takes on current fitness myths, and the crew deal with a yoga conversation gone amok. Breast Implant Study: https://www.breastcancer.org/treatment/surgery/breast-reconstruction/types/implant-reconstruction/illness Finding Josh:  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrJoshAxe  I...

Alcohol and its health risks are back in the news and teetotaling is absolutely en vogue (at least here in the States). How much is too much? Are there really NO health benefits? How come one study says booze is good for your heart health and another says it contributes to major cardiac events? Jillian has some answers in this week's Hot Take! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/a...

We are being told constantly that we can’t lose weight OR lose weight and keep it off because we have a “disease” called obesity.  Some say it’s a genetic disease. Some say it’s a brain disease. Basically they will say whatever they need to in order to disempower you and sell you their solution. A new study has just found something pivotal in what makes people better able to adhere to their weight...

So says the always inspiring Dr. Layne Norton. He and Jillian get into how the body makes fuel, fasted cardio, losing muscle mass, keto diet, and they bust a crazy myth about “muscles liquifying.” Plus the crew tackle another “Karens Corner.” Finding Layne: Social media: @biolayne    Website: http://www.biolayne.com (subscribe to research review & training programs) Nutrition Coaching app: http://...

Why isn't there a birth control pill for men? With rates of infertility higher than ever, and early onset cancer diagnosis in hormone related types of cancer… should we be asking ourselves is there any impact of the pill on these things? We know there are side effects for some - weight gain, headaches, acne. One of the reasons there isn’t a pill for men is because they “don’t want the side effects...

Sugar is everywhere and it’s unquestionably terrible for you. So… what kinds of sugar do we need to avoid the most? How much sugar is too much?  How do we even figure out how much sugar is in what we are eating? Why are there over 70 different names for sugar? Jillian is gonna bring you up to speed on what to know and how to mitigate the sugar in your diet without making yourself miserable. And do...

Jillian welcomes renowned physician Dr. Josh Axe back to the show, who shares the latest research including the psychological and sociological causes of the feminization of society, along with a jaw dropping host of physical causes. Plus they get into Josh’s incredible recovery from a stem cell procedure gone wrong. And can a person really get “Ozempic Face?” Dr. Josh Axe latest book: Think This N...

If you are like me and you hate stretching, a new meta analysis suggests what’s essential when it comes to building flexibility and increasing range of motion. Listen in to find out what the benefits of dynamic stretching and static stretching really are. Does stretching actually improve muscle soreness or help rehab an injury? Should you do it to aid in athletic performance? Jillian breaks it dow...

New in the news… headlines on childhood obesity and weight loss range from permanent drug interventions, to bribery in the form of gift cards for pounds lost. Have we lost faith in Americans' ability to get healthy without extreme incentives? Do these things work, or is this madness? Find out in Jillian’s Hot Take on the hottest topics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoice...

Yup, it's true. From SARS to Anthrax, deadly mistakes at labs are actually NOT uncommon. What does this mean and what can we do about it? Plus, should we ban cell phones in schools? And, is modern day protesting creating the opposite of its desired effect?  Full WSJ Interview: Jonathan Haidt on the Mental-Health Crisis and Smartphones https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w6NfPHrVilc Video: Rand Paul Re...

In the 1980’s, three of the four largest mergers were cigarette companies purchasing food companies. And they used the exact same play book to chemically addict us, rig the research to call it healthy, lobby the government for our tax dollars to subsidize their poison, and expand their marketing to specifically go after our kids. Here’s what happened - 74% of American Adults today are obese or ove...

With the headlines in the news becoming crazier and crazier on topics like Weight Loss, Medicine, Health Living, Fitness… it’s time we said enough is enough. It’s absurd that these areas of wellness are now polarizing. In order to explore these incredibly important topics ranging from vaccines and obesity to gender affirming care and optimized nutrition we NEED to take politics out of it. Immediat...

Daniella Deutsch Co-Founder of the Pain Reprocessing Therapy Center joins Jillian for a truly game changing discussion about pain. Daniella states: “It is normal to get injured, specifically if you lead an active lifestyle. But injuries heal. The body's capacity to heal is incredible. Yet, 1 in 4 people have chronic pain. With Pain Reprocessing Therapy we work on rewiring the brain and its expecta...

There is a war on our kids and it’s being waged by Big Food and Big Pharma. Now with the release of the Cass Review and The W Path files, more and more doctors are being emboldened to speak out on the dangers of gender affirming care. And the results are disturbing. Is this transphobia or the equivalent of a modern day lobotomy on our kids? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adch...

A new study has been released claiming that crappy food doesn’t make us gain weight. Hmmmm is this true? Answer is YES! BUT it’s way more nuanced than that. Jillian explains why the big food companies can fund research to make this claim and what it means for your health. She also gets into who is funding the study and for what purpose. You need to listen to this one! Your mind will be blown.  Lea...

Brigham Buhler from Ways To Well returns to talk stem cells, peptides and exosomes. From skin rejuvenation, wound healing, hair growth, what can’t these things do? Are they safe? Which treatment is ideal for what? Do you need to leave America to do these treatments - including cord blood stem cell therapy? Brigham tells all. So if you care about longevity, rejuvenation and more, be sure to listen....

The science of combining foods to optimize digestion, cognitive function, metabolism and more is front and center this week. Find out all the benefits and get the simple guidelines to ensure you get the most out of every meal! From better bone density to an optimized microbiome - the power of food synergy is a simple go to strategy to put your health into hyperdrive! Learn more about your ad choic...

Confusion, lack of clarity, difficulty focusing... we've all been there - young and old! Surprisingly the causes of this aren't what you think and can be quite diverse. For this reason, tackling a few simple lifestyle changes can have a dramatic impact upon your memory, focus, energy and mental clarity! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

From organ thieves to prostitution rings, over a million Americans alone get trafficked every year INCLUDING your kids. Expert Andrea Wojtak joins this week to help us safeguard ourselves, our kids, and subsequently be proactive in protecting the most vulnerable. Amazing resources from Andrea List of good produced by child labor: https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/ILAB/child_labor_reports/tda2...

75% of American adults are overweight and obese. Infertility rates are the highest they’ve been in human existence. Early onset cancer diagnosis in people 18 to 49 are up 79% in the past three decades. WTF is going on? Many experts believe our exposure to micro plastics is definitely playing a role in America’s health crisis. Find out how you can protect yourself and your family with these simple...

Jillian opens up to share her daily diet! She covers everything from what times she eats and her fast window to her macro nutrient ratio balance (protein, fat, and carbs). What type of macros she likes to eat. What micro nutrients she looks for in her food and why. How many calories she takes in and so much more.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jillian and Chief National Correspondent for ABC News Matt Gutman take a deep dive into anxiety and panic. Matt shares some of the gut wrenching lengths he went to get to the root of it. Plus the crew get into it about ageism.  Finding Matt: https://www.instagram.com/mattgutmanabc/ https://x.com/mattgutmanabc His Book: NO TIME TO PANIC: How I curbed my anxiety and conquered a lifetime of panic att...

From Ozempic to Viagra If you are using Telehealth medicine for your prescriptions, or buying any of your drugs online there are pros and in some cases dangerous cons. Find out exactly how to keep yourself safe. Save the most money. And more. Be sure to check out BeSafeRX before you buy.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jillian tackles the claim that obesity has to do with your gut microbes. Are we back to another chicken and the egg conversation? The search for the “Ahh Ha” reason for obesity continues. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. Casey Means asks: “What if depression, anxiety, infertility, insomnia, heart disease, erectile dysfunction, type 2 diabetes, Alzheimer’s dementia, cancer and many other health conditions that torture and shorten our lives actually have the same root cause?” And Dr. Casey Means answers during this "not to miss" conversation with Jillian. Finding Casey https://www.caseymeans.com/goodenergy **The...