Well Beyond 40

Nagina Abdullah is a health and weight-loss coach, and she struggled with her weight and energy levels for her entire life. As she began to add spices to her meals to make healthy eating more flavorful and sustainable, the extra pounds began to melt away and Nagina felt better than ever before. Listen as Nagina explains how chronic inflammation can block weight loss, plus the spices and foods you...

Certified health coach Magdalena Wszelaki discovered the amazing healing power of food during her own struggle with estrogen dominance and serious thyroid issues. In today's podcast episode, Magdalena shares her top tips and tools so you, too, can restore hormonal balance! Listen to find out which foods you should be adding to your menu to eliminate uncomfortable symptoms like hot flashes and bell...

Dr. Anna Cabeca is a double board-certified OB-Gyn and anti-aging medicine expert, and she’s joining JJ today to talk all about women’s restorative and sexual health. Dr. Cabeca shares her experience of being diagnosed with premature ovarian failure and early menopause at age 39 and how she balanced her hormones and took back her health. Listen to find out the early signs that your hormones are st...

Clinical nutritionist Jennifer Fugo joins JJ in today's podcast episode to talk about how to heal eczema and other chronic skin rashes. Jennifer herself struggled with severe eczema for years and couldn't get the help she needed from conventional doctors. Listen as Jennifer explains why it's crucial to address eczema from the inside out, as well as the diet and lifestyle strategies she used to ove...

JJ welcomes Ty Bollinger to the podcast to debunk the myths about the causes of cancer and explain what we can do to stop this modern epidemic. Having lost 7 close family members to cancer, Ty has dedicated himself to cancer research and alternative treatments so you don't have to experience the same tragedy. Listen to find out why a positive mindset has a huge impact on your health, plus Ty's top...

Maneesh Sethi grew up struggling with ADHD, having trouble focusing and getting things done. He learned early on that the secret to success was in his habits, and he joins JJ today to share how you, too, can change the habits that are holding you back from achieving your goals. Listen as Maneesh talks about his innovative technology called Pavlok and how it can help you break unhealthy habits and...

Melissa Ramos is a nutritionist with a background in Chinese medicine, and she joins JJ in today's episode to talk all about fibroids. A shocking 70% of women will experience at least one fibroid by age 50, but there are steps you can take to balance your hormones and reduce your risk. Listen as Melissa explains what fibroids are, how to tell if you have them, and how to prevent and reverse fibroi...

Transformational speaker and author Tricia Nelson joins JJ in today's podcast to talk about how to break free from the emotional eating trap. Tricia shares her own journey with food addiction, including how she lost 50 pounds and changed her life by identifying and healing the underlying causes of her emotional eating. Listen to find out how to tell if you have an issue with emotional eating or fo...

Holistic health hacker TJ Anderson joins JJ in today's episode to reveal his top secrets to elevate your health and build habits that matter. Listen as TJ shares his personal story of taking responsibility for his physical and emotional health, plus the 3 simple things he does every day that make the biggest difference in his life. Find out how to take action to upgrade your habits and create the...

When Max Lugavere's mother began displaying symptoms of memory loss at a young age, he decided to learn everything he possibly could about how to optimize brain function. In today’s podcast episode, Max shares his invaluable insights into the power of nutrition in improving brain power, including the genius foods you should be adding to your menu and the foods you should be avoiding at all costs....

Allison Schaaf has a unique skill set as a personal chef, culinary nutritionist, and registered dietitian. She's also the founder of PrepDish.com, a gluten-free and Paleo meal planning-service. In today's episode, Allison joins JJ to talk about how to make tasty, nutritious meals for your family that are fast and easy. Listen as Allison shares her favorite go-to meals and top tips to make meal pre...

Holistic health practitioner Sarah Anne Stewart joins JJ to talk about the power of mindfulness and meditation in helping to achieve permanent weight loss. Listen as Sarah shares her inspiring story of how she used meditation to overcome her struggle with an eating disorder and yo-yo dieting, plus find out why your emotions could be blocking you from losing weight and how meditation can help. Lear...

Dr. Norm Robillard, microbiologist and founder of Digestive Health Institute, joins JJ in this fascinating episode to talk about the surprising underlying cause of digestive issues like acid reflux and small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO). Listen as Dr. Robillard explains the connection between issues absorbing carbohydrates and the bacteria in your gut, signs of SIBO and methods of testin...

Cynthia Pasquella-Garcia, nutritionist and founder of the Institute of Transformational Nutrition, joins JJ in today's episode to help you discover what you're truly hungry for. Listen as Cynthia explains why it's key to discover your purpose and reconnect with yourself, plus find out how Cynthia's five-step process can help you create your personalized action plan. Cynthia's novel approach combin...

JJ welcomes Cavin Balaster to the podcast to share his amazing story of recovery after suffering a severe traumatic brain injury. Given less than a 10 percent chance of survival, Cavin explains how he used nutritional therapy and alternative medicine to defy the odds and heal his brain and body. Brain injury can occur in many different ways, and you never know when it might happen to you or a love...

Bestselling author and functional medicine pioneer Dr. Mark Hyman joins JJ in today’s episode to clear up the confusion about healthy eating once and for all! Find out the real truth behind what the food industry is telling you about nutrition, plus how to know which foods truly nurture your body and which can do real harm. Listen as Dr. Hyman breaks down the latest research to give you clear advi...

After Robyn O'Brien's daughter had a severe allergic reaction to eggs, Robyn set out to learn everything she could to keep her daughter safe. But when she discovered the alarming rates of food allergies and intolerances, she knew she had to dig deeper to figure out the cause. Listen as Robyn shares how she used her skills as a financial and food industry analyst to reveal the shocking secrets abou...

JJ welcomes the amazing Dr. Ritamarie Loscalzo to deep dive into insulin resistance and blood sugar balance. Find out what insulin resistance is and how to tell if you have it, plus why it's crucial to take action early to reduce your risk of type 2 diabetes and protect your health. If you’re struggling with blood sugar issues and stubborn belly fat, you don’t want to miss Dr. Ritamarie’s top diet...

In today’s episode, nutrition expert Brooke Alpert shares with JJ how fad diets and cleanses set you up to fail, and why you need to stop yo-yo dieting to lose weight once and for all. Listen as Brooke explains the biggest dieting mistakes women make and the simple rules to follow instead, why artificial sweeteners should never be added to your menu, plus the right types of exercise to help you lo...

Laila Ali knows what it means to be a champion, both in the boxing ring and in the kitchen! Join Laila as she shares her inspiring journey from pro-boxer to wellness expert and how making health and nutrition a top priority fuels her success. Listen as Laila offers healthy eating tips for a busy lifestyle and how to make quick, easy meals that your family will love. Plus, find out the inspiration...

In today’s podcast, Dr. Susan Peirce Thompson joins JJ to share her personal journey with food and drug addiction and how she turned her life around. Dr. Thompson explains why it’s so hard to resist overeating, how to know if you’re susceptible to addiction, and key strategies based on science and psychology to achieve freedom from food addiction and permanent weight loss. Listen to find out if yo...

JJ Virgin deep dives into how to boost your metabolism, with simple tips you can use to start taking action today! Learn how to tell if you’re at an increased risk of a slow metabolism, plus find out the best metabolism-boosting foods and supplements to include in your diet and how to choose the right types of exercise to get results fast. It’s the little hinges that swing big doors: find out how...

In this episode, JJ talks with New York Times bestselling author Lewis Howes about men, their emotions, and the many masks that men often wear to hide their fears and insecurities. Howes shares his own experience with pain and suffering as a child and how he overcame the emptiness of masculinity that was taking over his life. Listen as Howes explains how men can embrace their vulnerability and tak...

Behavior and mindset expert John Assaraf talks with JJ about the power of neuroscience and how retraining your brain can help you achieve your weight loss goals. After experiencing his own struggles with losing and regaining weight, John shares how he used brain science techniques to reset his subconscious body fat set point and maintain his weight loss for good. Listen and learn how to let go of...

In today’s episode, holistic plastic surgeon Dr. Anthony Youn shares how to reverse the signs of aging and look ten years younger without resorting to surgery or other invasive procedures. Listen to learn about the wrinkle-fighting foods you should be including in your diet, which skincare products really work, plus how to build a simple and affordable skincare regimen that delivers dramatic resul...