Well Beyond 40

If losing weight feels like a losing battle, this episode is for you. I’m joined by Gin Stephens, a science teacher turned fasting expert, who lost 80 pounds––and has kept it off for 10 years—with intermittent fasting.  In this discussion, we're talking about the hardest part of intermittent fasting: getting started. After speaking with thousands of people and discovering why they give up, Gin cre...

I had big plans for my 60th birthday. A full hysterectomy wasn’t one of them. But due to an unexpected diagnosis, I ended up having one anyway.  The good news? Thanks to some key habits, it was easier than I dreamed possible.  In this episode, I’m sharing everything I did to prepare my body and mind for surgery and healing, so I could accept this health challenge, minimize muscle loss during recov...

Yes, you can turn back the clock on your skin’s appearance—without surgery. In this episode, I’m joined by Dr. Anthony Youn, holistic plastic surgeon, to tell you how. He explains how minding what you eat, when you eat, and your supplements and skincare can give you incredible skin that will have strangers asking for your secrets. He also outlines his game-changing “Two Minutes, Five Years Younger...

I have one crucial message for you as we head into 2024…  Burning fat is easier than you think. I promise.  In this episode, I’m giving you six truly simple daily habits that you can implement right away to help change your body composition and feel more powerful than ever. Plus, I’m revealing the biggest enemy to dropping fat you’re probably overlooking. Let’s get to it! FULL show notes: jjvirgin...

Can changing your diet calm your mind? New science is saying it can. In this episode, I’m talking to Dr. Uma Naidoo about anxiety in women over 40 and why changing what’s on your plate could change your mood. Dr. Naidoo founded the first hospital-based nutrition psychiatry practice in the country, meaning she is on the cutting edge of understanding the gut-brain connection and its impact on hormon...

Want to light a fire under your metabolism and feel lean and strong? Then you need to start resistance training. In fact, with just nine exercises, you can get killer legs—and the balance and power to help you function better in your day-to-day life.  In this episode, I’m telling you exactly what to do and how to do it right, including variations and modifications. Whether you’re new to training,...

What does it mean to be sexually healthy? That’s the question I asked Dr. Amy Killen, co-founder of the Human Optimization Project. Her answer might surprise you.  Our conversation covers so much ground—the interplay between general health and sexual health, how much sex you actually need, whether or not your pelvic floor is the problem, if supplements can really boost your libido, and more. You’l...

What if you could get the benefits of Wegovy & Ozempic without the cost or side effects? It’s possible, and I’m telling you how.  The truth is, semaglutide and tirzepatide mimic existing processes in your body, which means that with the right strategies, you can achieve similar results naturally. In this episode, I’m explaining how these drugs work, the role of inflammation and gut health, and the...

Did you know an eye exam could provide clues to your overall health? As you’ll learn in this fascinating conversation with double board-certified neuro-ophthalmologist and functional medicine practitioner Dr. Rani Banik, the true value of a proper eye exam will blow your mind.  In this episode, we cover when you need to have an eye exam, what type of exam you should be getting, how changing hormon...

If you’ve been on the fence about taking creatine, you can’t miss this episode.  I’m busting a few myths and breaking down the research that shows why creatine is the most important supplement you're probably not taking. Yes, it’s critical for body composition and strength, but there are so many other benefits you may not even know about—the last one might really surprise you. You’ll learn why wom...

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 likel...

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...

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...

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 a...

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 du...

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 wh...

Once you hit perimenopause, it can feel like everything goes haywire. Weight gain, brain fog, and erratic cycles can make it hard to feel like you’ve got a handle on your health.  Luckily, Dr. Stephanie Estima, a women's health educator, is here to give you hope.  First, we are going deep into what happens to your body and metabolism in this transition, why you shouldn’t ignore insulin resistance,...

How do I look and feel better at 60 than I ever have? Sometimes, the key to aging powerfully is in what you don’t do.  In this episode, instead of giving you things to add to your routine, I’m sharing the six things I stopped doing over the last decade that upgraded my health, well-being, and happiness. You’ll find out what was quietly accelerating my aging, how non-refundable tickets increased my...

Have you been eating better and exercising, but you still aren’t getting the results you want? You might be metabolically inflexible.   In this episode, I talk to Dr. Ian Smith about metabolism: the myths, the science, and how to achieve the mission-critical state of metabolic flexibility. We’re discussing whether it’s better to burn fat or carbs, the shifts you may need in your diet, and the sign...

As a woman over 40, you’ve been subjected to a lot of bad advice about fat loss. From crazy fad diets to the fear of building muscle, you’ve been told everything but the truth.  That’s why I’m sharing six truly effective, game-changing hacks for achieving great energy, feeling satisfied, and finally becoming a fat-burning machine. You’ll learn about unexpected triggers for fat storage, the bad hab...

Do you ever feel stuck and wonder why you can’t get unblocked? Do you feel anxious or unwell, but you don’t know why? Or maybe you keep yourself so busy you haven’t had time to feel much at all?  You’re not alone.  As adults, we’re often unaware of the ways we’ve learned to protect ourselves from our past, and how those coping mechanisms can affect our mental and physical health.  In this episode,...

Are you still counting calories to lose weight? Most people do, and it’s no wonder—for almost a century, it’s been touted as the most important metric of your diet.  But I‘m telling you right now, obsessively counting calories is out. There’s a much more effective metric to track, and it can rev your metabolism as much as 30%. I’m talking about macronutrients.  In this episode, I’m sharing everyth...

Tell me if this sounds familiar…  Most nights, you can’t fall asleep easily, but even when you do sleep well, you feel exhausted. You’re noticing more brain fog, weight gain, sugar cravings, headaches, and food reactions. Or maybe you feel tired and wired at the same time.  If you relate, you do not want to miss this episode.  I’m joined by Marcelle Pick, OB-GYN nurse practitioner and the co-found...

The number one reason people don’t exercise? Time. But what if I told you with just five exercises, you could get stronger, supercharge your fat loss, and start seeing real results?  In this episode, I’m sharing five extremely functional, easy-to-modify exercises you can do anywhere. That’s all you need to hit every major muscle group. I’m also talking you through proper form, offering modificatio...

If you want to naturally support healthy blood sugar, normal blood lipids, and maintain cardiovascular health, your muscles hold the key.  In this episode, Dr. Gabrielle Lyon, a board-certified family medicine and fellowship-trained physician, joins me to explain the link between muscles and longevity and the cutting-edge science of muscle-centric medicine.  Join us as we delve into the newly-unde...