Well Beyond 40

Dr. Steven Masley joins JJ today to deep dive into the topic of brain health. With increasing numbers of people experiencing declining brain function, including dementia and Alzheimer’s, it's critical to take steps to reverse cognitive decline before it's too late! Dr. Masley explains how to know if your brain is at risk and gives you 5 key steps to improve brain performance and prevent memory los...

Health journalist Nick Pineault joins JJ to reveal the dangers of electromagnetic fields (EMFs) from wireless devices and technology like cellphones, laptops, and Wi-Fi. Learn all the steps you need to take to shield you and your family from this invisible toxin. EMFs are all around us, and EMF exposure has been linked to a variety of health problems, including poor sleep and hormonal issues. It’s...

In today’s podcast, relationship expert Susan Bratton shares how she saved her marriage by overcoming body shame, reconnecting with herself, and learning to love her own body. Most of us are very hard on ourselves, and that self-criticism not only leads to a negative body image, it also impacts our relationships during times of intimacy. Susan and JJ will give you tips to start practicing self-kin...

Dr. Ann Shippy was a chemical engineer when she became extremely sick and couldn't get the help she needed from healthcare providers. She shares her hero's journey with toxicity and how she became a functional medicine doctor and healed her body. Listen as she explains common symptoms of toxicity, the best ways to test for toxins, and the foods you should be including in your diet to support detox...

Weight loss and nutrition expert Dr. Lori Shemek explains FATflammation and why silent inflammation of your fat cells is a primary underlying cause of weight gain. Find out which foods bloat your fat cells and lead to a vicious cycle of inflammation and excess pounds, plus the right foods you should be eating to reverse inflammation and shrink your fat cells back to their normal size. Dr. Shemek’s...

Dr. Eric Zielinski (Dr. Z) is an aromatherapist and author of the upcoming book The Healing Power of Essential Oils. His mission is to take the “woo-woo” out of essential oils and show that there is a plethora of science-based research proving their health benefits. Listen to find out how essential oils can be used as plant-based medicine, plus the best essential oils to choose for helping with ev...

We’ve been looking at sugar all wrong! Sneaky sugars are everywhere and as a result, it makes it even harder for us to choose healthy sweetener options. Listen as JJ explains the high-sugar impact sweeteners you should avoid like fructose, agave and artificial sweeteners, plus what makes sweeteners like sugar alcohols, stevia, and monk fruit JJ’s top choices. Don’t miss this episode where JJ answe...

Dr. Maya Shetreat-Klein is a pediatric neurologist, herbalist, urban farmer, and author of The Dirt Cure: Growing Healthy Kids with Food Straight from Soil. On today’s podcast, Dr. Shetreat-Klein shares why spending time outdoors is critical and how the diverse organisms in soil can improve your health and impact the quality of your food. Dr. Shetreat-Klein discovered the importance of exposure to...

JJ welcomes Dr. Dan Engle to deep dive into the area of brain recovery after an injury and how to optimize your brain health. Both Dr. Engle and JJ have valuable insight to share, not only from their expertise as health professionals, but also because a brain injury has personally impacted their lives. Listen to learn about the best ways to heal your brain and what you should avoid after experienc...

Dr. Leigh Erin Connealy is the author of The Cancer Revolution, and she became interested in the prevention and treatment of cancer due to her own increased risk of the illness. With almost 1-in-2 people affected by cancer in their lifetime, this is a podcast you can’t afford to miss! Listen to learn about the early warning signs you need to pay attention to, the lab tests your doctor should be ru...

Dr. Sylvia Tara is a biochemist and the author of The Secret Life of Fat. After experiencing her own struggles with weight loss, she spent five years deep diving into the topic of fat in order to learn everything about how it works and how to shed excess body fat. Dr. Tara explains how fat uses hormones to communicate within your body and why some people have the tendency to store more of it. List...

Dr. William Davis meets with JJ to discuss Undoctored, his new book with a bold and unconventional message! Dr. Davis is a cardiologist and the New York Times bestselling author of Wheat Belly, and he’s well-known for his innovative ideas about health and nutrition. In this podcast, Dr. Davis discusses the flaws of our current healthcare system and gives you six strategies to eliminate illness and...

Dr. Kelly Brogan is a holistic psychiatrist and she’s created quite a stir with her recent book, A Mind of Your Own, in which she talks about treating mental illness conditions without medication. In this podcast, Dr. Brogan explains what really causes depression and how medication can make things worse in the long run. Listen as she explains why your mindset is critical for healing and how to imp...

JJ talks with Dr. Brian Mowll to separate fact from fiction when it comes to slow metabolism, as he reveals how insulin and glucose levels influence your metabolic rate. Although there are certain factors that can impact your metabolism, no one is doomed to have a slow one forever! There are steps you can take to speed up your metabolism and resensitize your cells to insulin so that you can start...

Yasmina Ykelenstam was suffering from debilitating symptoms and couldn’t get the help she needed from doctors. Frustrated and sick, she turned to her skills as a journalist and uncovered the true source of her health issues: histamines. Listen as she explains common symptoms of histamine issues and how to solve them using a 4-week elimination diet. If you suspect you have problems with histamines,...

JJ Virgin meets with Chef Lance to explore the ins and outs of bone broth. Chef Lance is a pioneer in the bone broth industry, proudly producing the only bone broth made with spring water and on a mission to heal the planet with bone broth! Listen to learn about the benefits of bone broth and how you can incorporate this amazing elixir in your diet to heal from illness and improve your health. Fin...

Tim O’Horgan, JJ’s fiancé, joins her in this podcast, to share how the two encourage each other to maintain healthy diet and lifestyle habits. Tim wasn’t always as fit and healthy as he is now. But with JJ’s support, he began making critical changes, and within a few months, he was struggling to keep weight on! Listen to learn about the shifts that JJ and Tim made to get great results and how you...

If you’re confused about carbs and ketogenic diets, you’re not alone! In this podcast, JJ Virgin answers all your questions about carbohydrates, including how to calculate how many carbs you should be eating, the benefits and risks of a low-carb ketogenic diet, and how to tell if a ketogenic diet is safe for you. Tune in to get answers to all your burning questions about carbs and begin your perso...

Listen as Dr. Jolene Brighten uncovers the reality behind birth control pills and how they have been affecting women’s bodies since the 1960s. From leaky gut to autoimmune disease and more, there are many ways that birth control pills wreak havoc on your body. Learn about Post-Birth Control Syndrome and all you need to know to recover from this common issue, plus get Dr. Brighten’s detoxifying die...

Is coconut oil your friend or is it a foe? What about corn and canola oil? In this episode, JJ Virgin takes an in-depth look at dietary fats, debunking the claims made by the American Heart Association about coconut oil and telling you which oils you should choose to fight disease, lose weight, and have great energy. Achieve better health both inside and out by making a shift in the oils you’re us...

Dr. Srini Pillay, author of Tinker Dabble Doodle Try: Unlock the Power of the Unfocused Mind, is a Harvard trained expert on brain function. In this interview, JJ & Dr. Pillay explore how we can practice being “unfocused” in order to focus more efficiently and achieve our goals! Contrary to many of our beliefs, seemingly lazy activities such as napping, doodling, and walking in no specific directi...

In this week’s podcast, JJ explores the popular trend of fasting. She covers everything from the types and benefits of fasting, as well as differences between men and women, between sugar burning and fat burning, and the preparation pitfalls that could lead you to disaster. If you are struggling to reach your weight loss goals or have plateaued, some form of fasting might be just the breakthrough...

Dr. Edison De Mello is the founder of the Akasha Center for Integrative Medicine, and is a pioneer in the study of the microbiome and its relationship with physical and emotional well-being. This podcast will show you how to read the signs that your gut is giving you, then take proactive steps to balance your microbiome by leading a proper lifestyle; the keys are found in your diet, how you are ha...

In this show JJ Virgin explores the debilitating effects of stress and how you can stop it from damaging your health. This podcast covers a wide array of stress related topics like blood sugar, serotonin, adrenal and thyroid hormones, cortisol, leaky gut and much more! She’ll also give you some simple, practical tools you can use to get fast results for lowering your stress and improve both mental...

JJ interviews Tony Wrighton about simple, amazingly quick Neuro Hacks (NLP techniques) to reduce stress and put you in position to take better advantage of any situation. Whether it’s a job interview, traumatic memory, or getting to sleep quicker, Tony has a technique to shift you from stress and fear to a relaxed and confident mood. JJ & Tony explore tapping, The Rock Star Phobia Cure, The Betty...