Well Beyond 40

Does it feel like your stress levels dialed up a few notches during the past few years? If you’re wondering how to get out of stress mode and calm anxiety, you won’t want to miss my interview with resident stress expert, Dr. Doni Wilson. Dr. Doni is a naturopathic doctor, certified professional midwife, certified nutrition specialist, and author of Master Your Stress, Reset Your Health: The Person...

Eat fat to burn fat… What could be more enticing? Ketogenic diets or “going keto” can help you lose weight and offer so many other benefits, but you want to make sure you’re not making these 3 common mistakes. You’ll learn why with keto foods, too much of a good thing can become a bad thing, the cycling trick that makes your body a multi-fuel burner (and lets you eat more carbs and variety on keto...

Melanie Avalon is an actress, certified holistic nutritionist, and wine specialist. As she became involved in the entertainment industry, she tried all different types of fad diets in an attempt to lose weight before discovering the benefits of intermittent fasting and the Paleo diet. Listen as Melanie explains what intermittent fasting is and how it can help you jumpstart fat burning again, plus...

You can’t talk about weight loss and better health without discussing metabolism. Here, you’ll learn my top 4 ways to get and keep your metabolism at peak performance. I’ll share with you the #1 food to rev up your metabolism, a favorite spice that can help raise your body temperature and promotes normal appetite, how muscle supports a healthy metabolism, and the critical measurement to improve in...

Did you know that 60% of the calories we consume come from packaged, processed foods that provide no satiety effect? As a result, we overeat those foods - and the repercussions are grim. Research shows that 1 in 2 adults by the year 2030 could be overweight or obese. And almost 9 in 10 adults have at least some degree of metabolic syndrome. In this conversation with Max Lugavere, you’ll learn why...

If your thyroid isn’t working optimally, weight loss can easily slow down and your overall health takes a big hit. Here, JJ reveals the many clues of a sluggish thyroid (including a weird one you might not suspect!). You’ll learn what it means if your weight fluctuates, why your thyroid holds the key to burning fat and having great energy, how Hashimoto’s prevents the thyroid from making and relea...

Dr. Fiona McCulloch joins JJ on today’s episode. She is a naturopathic doctor and founder of White Lotus Integrative Medicine in Toronto, Canada. Her book, 8 Steps To Reverse Your PCOS, offers methods for the natural treatment of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome. Dr Fiona and JJ discuss how circadian rhythm affects the fat cells in our bodies. Fat cells produce hormones, break down chemicals and inform t...

When you want to lose weight, you probably think of diet and exercise, right? But working out too much might be stalling fat loss! Exercise has so many benefits, but it may not help you lose as much weight as you think. Here, you’ll learn why over-exercise spikes stress hormones (leading to a cascade of problems), the FIRST thing you should do to get more exercise (hint: it’s not going to the gym!...

As a woman who is approaching or is in menopause, have you resigned yourself to the idea that you’ll never again feel that oomph that you once felt? Well, I have great news: No matter what your age or current condition, Dr. Anna Cabeca can help you lose weight, stop weight regain, break weight loss plateaus, and reclaim your energy and vitality! Today, I talk with Dr. Anna about how to break weigh...

Have you found your hidden food intolerances and lowered your sugar impact, but you’re still struggling to lose weight? The culprit may be chronic stress, which takes a serious toll on your weight, your peace of mind, and your overall health. In this episode, you’ll learn 10 simple, effective ways to beat chronic stress so you lose weight and feel better. You’ll learn my go-to beverage to crush ch...

Dr. Christianson is a NYT bestselling author and top naturopathic physician, and he joins JJ in today's podcast episode to deep dive into the topic of metabolism. Listen as Dr. C explains what metabolic flexibility is and how you can figure out if your metabolism is functioning poorly, plus find out the type of fat that is the most dangerous and how to measure your level of risk. Dr. C also shares...

Breaking your fast with a loaded smoothie can help you lose weight and it keeps you full, focused, with steady sustained energy for hours. In this episode, you’ll learn how to build the perfect loaded smoothie. JJ explains what makes her smoothies “loaded” to help you lose weight, stop weight regain, and be the best fat burner. She reveals her hack to create perfectly blended smoothies, how to opt...

Rather than using dieting as a hobby, I want you to see it as a therapeutic tool to be metabolically flexible and lose weight. And intermittent fasting is an amazing tool for fat loss, supporting healthy blood sugar metabolism, gut health, and so much more. In this episode, I take the fear out of fasting and show you how to do intermittent fasting without starving or otherwise feeling awful. You’l...

One simple healthy shift can be the needle mover to benefit everything else... And that one shift could be bone broth. In this episode of Ask the Health Expert, Dr. Kellyann Petrucci – weight loss expert, natural anti-aging specialist, and author of Dr. Kellyann's Bone Broth Diet (which JJ wrote the forward to) – shows you how to lose weight, turn back the clock, support your gut, and feel better...

If you're wondering if weight loss is possible after menopause, then you need to listen to this podcast episode! Author and fitness expert Debra Atkinson joins JJ to deep dive into how to look and feel your very best after age 50. Listen as Debra shares her personal story, including how she got in the best shape of her life despite exercising less and going through major life changes. Debra also r...

You may not be able to diet your way to weight loss. In this episode, you’ll learn how sleep could be the missing link to losing weight and feeling better. Just one night of poor sleep can throw your stress hormones out of balance or increase sugar cravings. I’ll reveal the ideal amount of sleep you need to burn fat (hint: quality and quantity matter), why consistency is key, how to use a “power-d...

Intermittent fasting has become all the rage for weight loss and better health. But fasting impacts women differently than men. In this episode, Cynthia Thurlow – nurse practitioner and international speaker (her second TEDx talk has over 10 million views) – discusses how women can optimize intermittent fasting, whether you’re cycling or in perimenopause, menopause, or beyond. Cynthia talks about...

If you’re struggling to lose weight, detoxification may be the answer. Holding on to too many toxins might stop you from being the best fat burner. In this episode, you’ll learn the “neon sign” that you may be carrying a toxin burden, why eating from the rainbow can support detoxification, the nutrient that acts like a sponge to detoxify, how intermittent fasting can help detoxification and weight...

Chalene Johnson is a NYT-bestselling author, motivational speaker, and podcast host. After experiencing a host of health issues, Chalene began looking for answers to heal her body. That led her to create the 131 Method – a nutritional program that's turning the diet industry upside down. Listen as Chalene explains why traditional diets don't work and how the 131 Method is different, including why...

Can’t lose weight, even though you’re doing everything “correctly”? It may be leaky gut or other gut issues. In this episode, you’ll discover how the gut microbiome determines how much fat you lose, how hungry you are, and your inflammation levels. You’ll also learn about the top food gut offenders and how to speed-heal your gut with some easy, delicious swaps. Plus, I’ll show you how supplements,...

We live in incredibly stressful times. Many of us almost always feel “on,” glued to our electronic devices and juggling constant demands. While a little bit of stress can be helpful, most of us experience far too much… and the results of extreme stress take their toll on our adrenal health. In this episode of The Virgin Anti-Diet Show, naturopathic medical doctor and adrenal fatigue expert, Dr. Tr...

You wouldn’t do the same exercise for the rest of your life and expect consistently great results, right? Losing weight demands that same approach. In this episode, I’ll show you how to jumpstart weight loss by cross-training your diet. You’ll learn the 2 big culprits that are likely holding your weight hostage, a simple strategy to upgrade your favorite foods, how to do intermittent fasting to lo...

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Author and founder of the Kalish Institute, Dr. Dan Kalish is dedicated to training practitioners in functional medicine philosophies and practices. He joins JJ in today's podcast episode to talk about the powerhouse of your cell: the mitochondria! Listen as Dr. Kalish explains the role of your mitochondria in regulating your metabolism, as well as why your ability to burn fat and maintain your en...

It’s my mission to help you get off sugar! In this video, you’ll learn 5 ways to lower your sugar impact to flip the switch, drop fat fast, and keep it off. Unfortunately, sugar is sneaky: It hides in strange, unsuspecting places and in “healthy sounding” names. You’ll learn why cutting out sugar is so hard (willpower doesn’t apply here!), why natural or “healthy” sugar is still sugar, the sneaky...