Have you noticed changes in your body after hitting 40? Things like unexpected weight gain, an increased craving for sweets, more stress, or challenges to your mental health as you navigate through menopause? If these sound familiar, you're in for a treat. Join me for an enlightening conversation with the remarkable Chalene Johnson, a fitness legend who has gracefully transitioned into a wellness champion.  With Chalene's guidance, you'll discover practical steps to not only safeguard your health during menopause but enhance it, too. She opens up about her personal journey of self-discovery, listening intently to her body, and prioritizing what genuinely matters. Beyond her insightful revelations, Chalene generously offers her 14-day energy reset program for free! This episode promises to be a beacon of inspiration and actionable advice for anyone looking to thrive during menopause and beyond. Trust us, you won't want to miss out on this empowering dialogue. Tune in to transform your life with the wisdom and warmth of Chalene Johnson. Full show notes: jjvirgin.com/chalene Subscribe to my podcast: http://subscribetojj.com Website: https://chalene.com/ Learn more about Chalene Johnson: https://chalene.com/about/ Chalene’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chalenejohnson/ Chalene’s YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@chalenejohnson Download your free Resistance Training Cheat Sheet: https://discover.jjvirgin.com/resistance-training-yt-1 Keep learning about hormone replacement therapy: https://jjvirgin.com/what-to-know-about-hormone-replacement-therapy-for-menopause/ Oura Ring: https://ouraring.com/ Reignite Wellness™ Clean Creatine Powder: https://store.jjvirgin.com/products/clean-creatine-powder Get Chalene’s 14-Day Energy Reset for Women Over 40: https://myselfagain.com

Menopause can make you lose your butt and gain a gut… and believe it or not, your metabolism may not be to blame.  So if the problem isn't metabolism, what is it? That’s what I’m explaining in this episode. Then, I’m sharing proven strategies to build muscle, reduce deep belly fat, enhance insulin sensitivity, and get hormonal weight gain under control—including seven exercises to get things moving in the right direction. Give it a listen right now to start making fat-burning moves today! Full show notes: https://jjvirgin.com/menopauseexercise Watch the FULL VIDEO on my YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/jjvirginvideos Subscribe to my podcast: https://subscribetojj.com Read my book, Sugar Impact Diet: https://store.jjvirgin.com/collections/books/products/sugar-impact-diet-paperback-book Use my Protein Calculator: https://discover.jjvirgin.com/7-day-protein-challenge-int-1 Reignite Wellness™ Amino Power Powder: https://store.jjvirgin.com/products/amino-power-powder Download my free Resistance Training Cheat Sheet: https://discover.jjvirgin.com/resistance-training-yt-1 Reignite Wellness™ Protein First Enzymes: https://store.jjvirgin.com/products/protein-first-enzymes Reignite Wellness™ Brownie Crunch Protein Bars: https://store.jjvirgin.com/products/brownie-crunch-protein-bar  Reignite Wellness™ Chocolate Paleo Bone Broth Protein Shake: https://store.jjvirgin.com/products/chocolate-paleo-bone-broth-protein-shake Reignite Wellness™ Vanilla Paleo Bone Broth Protein Shake: https://reignitewellness.com/products/vanilla-paleo-bone-broth-protein-shake Watch How Much Protein Do You Really Need Over 40?: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r9uVlcJZHEI

Do you really know what it’s like to feel great? Dr. Tom O'Bryan is betting you don’t—and that could be a result of toxic exposure. In this conversation, he explains how your body accumulates toxins like microplastics over a lifetime and how they cause low-grade inflammation, odd symptoms, and ultimately, illness. We cover how this phenomenon can potentially affect your thyroid, hormones, and quality of life; what you can do about it; and why even those who eat organic foods and use clean products need to pay attention. If you want to understand the science of toxicity and get clear, actionable advice on lowering your toxic burden, tune in to this episode! Full show notes: jjvirgin.com/inflammationequation Subscribe to my podcast: http://subscribetojj.com Read my book, Sugar Impact Diet: https://store.jjvirgin.com/collections/books/products/sugar-impact-diet-paperback-book Learn more about Dr. Tom O’Bryan: https://thedr.com/about/ Take the Total Tox Burden Test: https://www.vibrant-wellness.com/test/TotalToxBurden The Wheat Zoomer: https://www.vibrant-wellness.com/test/WheatZoomer The Neural Zoomer Plus: https://www.vibrant-wellness.com/test/NeuralZoomerPlus The Gut Zoomer: https://www.vibrant-wellness.com/test/GutZoomer JJ Virgin’s 10-Day Protein-Powered Detox Program: https://store.jjvirgin.com/collections/all/products/10-day-protein-powered-detox-program Read which houseplant absorbs toxins: https://thedr.com/plants/ Read Early-Onset Dementia and Alzheimer's Rates Grow for Younger American Adults: https://www.bcbs.com/the-health-of-america/reports/early-onset-dementia-alzheimers-disease-affecting-younger-american-adults Read Combining the Mediterranean Diet and the Gluten-Free Diet: https://www.bidmc.org/-/media/files/beth-israel-org/centers-and-departments/digestive-disease-center/celiac-center/mediterranean-gf-diethandout-08-31-2018ak-md-js.ashx Learn more about Swiss Mountain Clinic INUSpheresis: https://www.swissmountainclinic.com/treatment/inuspherese/ Sunlighten Saunas: https://get.sunlighten.com/JJVirgin - Use promo code JJVIRGIN when requesting pricing information for $600 off. Therasage saunas: ttps://therasage.com/discount/VIRGIN20?rfsn=7719794.ae138d&utm_source=refersion&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=7719794.ae138d - Use code VIRGIN20 for 20% off Study: JAMA Internal Medicine: Association Between Pesticide Residue Intake From Consumption of Fruits and Vegetables and Pregnancy Outcomes Among Women Undergoing Infertility Treatment With Assisted Reproductive Technology: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5814112/ Study: Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences: Rapid single-particle chemical imaging of nanoplastics by SRS microscopy: https://www.pnas.org/doi/10.1073/pnas.2300582121 Kooru Cold plunge: Go to https://www.koorucoldplunges.com/ and use code JJVIP500 for $500 off. Watch The Inflammation Equation: https://theinflammationequation.com/

Once you hit 40, the rules change. You can’t eat the way you used to and expect the same results. If you want to stay fit and healthy—and who doesn’t?—you’ve got to take a new approach. In this episode, I’m sharing my top healthy eating strategies to help you boost your metabolism, improve your gut health, balance your hormones, and start aging powerfully. You just might end up feeling better than you did at 20! Let’s dive in! Full show notes: jjvirgin.com/dietover40 Subscribe to my podcast: http://subscribetojj.com Watch the FULL VIDEO on my YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/jjvirginvideos Read my book, Sugar Impact Diet: https://store.jjvirgin.com/collections/books/products/sugar-impact-diet-paperback-book Download your free Resistance Training Cheat Sheet: https://www.jjvirgin.com/power Try my 7-Day Eat Protein First Challenge: http://jjvirgin.com/7day Listen to Cook to Heal Your Hormones with Dr. Alan Christianson: https://jjvirgin.com/main-podcast/cook-to-heal-your-hormones-with-dr-alan-christianson-ep-563/ Get to know Dr. Alan Christianson: https://www.drchristianson.com/ Listen to Bone Broth Benefits to Get Slimmer and Younger with Dr. Kellyann Petrucci: https://jjvirgin.com/main-podcast/bone-broth-benefits-to-get-slimmer-and-younger-with-dr-kellyann-petrucci-ep-409/ Get to know Dr. Kellyann Petrucci: https://drkellyann.com/pages/about-dr-kellyann Inner Wellness, Outer Beauty: Your Anti-Aging Cheat Sheet: https://discover.jjvirgin.com/anti-aging-cheat-sheet-yt-1 Reignite Wellness™ All-In-One Shakes: https://store.jjvirgin.com/collections/shakes Reignite Wellness™ Extra Fiber: https://store.jjvirgin.com/collections/supplements/products/extra-fiber Reignite Wellness™ Chocolate Paleo Bone Broth Protein Shake: https://reignitewellness.com/collections/all/products/chocolate-paleo-bone-broth-protein-shake?_pos=1&_fid=945e97b07&_ss=c Reignite Wellness™ Collagen Peptides Powder: https://store.jjvirgin.com/products/all-systems-glow-collagen?_pos=1&_sid=f1695f637&_ss=r&variant=39563568480331 Reignite Wellness™ Amino Power Powder: https://store.jjvirgin.com/products/amino-power-powder Watch 6 Things I Stopped Doing Once I Turned 50 for Better Longevity: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jq95QeeS3tU How Much Collagen Do You Need?: https://jjvirgin.com/main-podcast/what-to-eat-when-to-eat-and-why-for-heart-health-ep-491/  

What do autoimmune conditions, cardiovascular disease, chronic pain, rashes, joint pain, and fatigue have in common?  They’re among the dozens of chronic health conditions associated with childhood trauma. This discovery is revolutionizing medicine, and in this episode, my dear friend Dr. Sara Gottfried joins me to unpack it all. In our discussion, Dr. Gottfried shares both clinical insights and her personal experiences of the ways unresolved trauma can surface in our physical health. We also cover how it happens, the signs you’re living with the effects of trauma, and most importantly, what you can do now to get free of the past—from traditional therapies to the emerging research on psychedelics.  It’s a fascinating conversation! If you’ve tried everything to feel better and nothing’s helped, this information could bring you hope. FULL show notes: jjvirgin.com/autoimmunecure Subscribe to my podcast: https://subscribetojj.com Read my book, The Virgin Diet: https://store.jjvirgin.com/products/the-virgin-diet-paperback Learn more about Dr. Sara Gottfried https://www.saragottfriedmd.com/ Follow Dr. Gottfried on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/saragottfriedmd Read The Autoimmune Cure: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0063265206/ Read Hormone Reset Diet: https://www.amazon.com/Hormone-Reset-Diet-Metabolism-Pounds/dp/0062316257 Read The Hormone Cure: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1451666950 Read Younger: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0062316273 Read Women Food and Hormones: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0358345413. Read Brain Body Diet: https://www.amazon.com/Brain-Body-Diet-Energized-Happy/dp/0062655957/ Answer The ACE Questionnaire: https://www.saragottfriedmd.com/discover-your-ace-score/ Listen to How to Shift Your Body Weight Set Point with Dr. Sara Gottfried: https://jjvirgin.com/main-podcast/shift-body-weight-set-point-dr-sara-gottfried-278/ Listen to Women, Food, and Hormones with Dr. Sara Gottfried: https://jjvirgin.com/main-podcast/bonus-episode-dr-sara-gottfried/ Learn about the Adverse Childhood Experiences Study: https://www.cdc.gov/violenceprevention/aces/about.html#:~:text=The CDC-Kaiser Permanente adverse,two waves of data collection. Keep learning about Johns Hopkins Psychedelic Research: https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/psychiatry/research/psychedelics-research Keep learning about Robin Carhart-Harris Psychedelic Researcher: https://www.imperial.ac.uk/people/r.carhart-harris Reignite Wellness™ Vitamin D Plus: https://reignitewellness.com/products/vitamin-d-plus?_pos=1&_sid=aaac43162&_ss=r&variant=39897977192523 Reignite Wellness™ Curcumin Chews: Reignite Wellness™ by JJ Virgin | The perfect way to "spice" up your nutrition. – Reignite Wellness™ by JJ Virgin Theia Health Continuous Glucose Monitor: https://join.theiahealth.ai/c/jj Oura Ring: https://ouraring.com/ Get Dr. Sara’s Guide to Tracking Your Blood Sugar: https://www.saragottfriedmd.com/track-your-blood-sugar/ Take The ACE Questionnaire: https://www.saragottfriedmd.com/discover-your-ace-score/ Grab a free pdf of optimal labs when you purchase her books!

Want a really simple way to boost your brain health? Eat more of the right foods. With a few simple tweaks to your diet, you can give your brain the nutrients it needs to function at its best. Even better, these foods are delicious, versatile, and super easy to find. In this episode, I’m telling you which foods to get more of, how they help, and I’m even sharing a few tips for incorporating them into your meals. If you want to keep brain fog, inflammation, and cognitive decline at bay, you don’t want to miss this one! FULL show notes: jjvirgin.com/brainfood Subscribe to my podcast: https://subscribetojj.com Watch the FULL VIDEO on my YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/jjvirginvideos Get 60 FREE delicious, protein-packed shake recipes in my Eat Protein First Smoothie Guide: https://discover.jjvirgin.com/loaded-smoothie-cookbook-yt-1 Download 5 Gut-Healing Strategies for Lasting Energy and Weight Loss: https://discover.jjvirgin.com/5-ways-to-heal-your-gut-yt-1 VIDEO Do 3 Things as Soon as You Wake Up for Peak Energy ALL Day: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kQn3myTrju0 Plant-Based Yogurt siggi’s Icelandic yogurt: https://siggis.com/ Get wild-caught fish and seafood from Vital Choice: https://vitalchoice.sjv.io/daKYGy Reignite WellnessTM Omega Plus: https://store.jjvirgin.com/products/omega-plus Reignite WellnessTM Amino Power Powder: https://store.jjvirgin.com/products/amino-power-powder Reignite WellnessTM Extra Fiber: https://store.jjvirgin.com/collections/supplements/products/extra-fiber Reignite WellnessTM Curcumin Chews: https://store.jjvirgin.com/collections/supplements/products/curcumin-chews Butcherbox grass-fed & grass-finished beef: http://butcherbox.go2cloud.org/aff_c?offer_id=2&aff_id=1330 Try Bulletproof Coffee: https://bulletproof.fdf2.net/JDoYq Try Pique Tea: https://www.piquetea.com/?rfsn=2861870.fbd50&utm_source=affiliate&utm_medium=email

Do you feel like your brain has a dozen tabs open and you can’t focus on any of them? Maybe you feel anxious, wired, or exhausted, or you notice you just aren’t as productive and good at things as you used to be. If so, you could have a busy brain… and Dr. Romie Mushtaq is here to help. In this fascinating discussion, Dr. Mushtaq, a board-certified physician and neurologist, reveals the connection between neuroinflammation and a laundry list of issues, from stress eating to adult-onset ADD. Then, she shares her groundbreaking SHIFT protocol and explains how you can use micro-habits to calm inflammation, conquer chronic stress, sleep deeply, and finally leave burnout behind.   This episode is a must-listen for everyone!   FULL show notes: https://jjvirgin.com/busybrain   Freebies From Today's Episode Take Dr. Romie’s Busy Brain Test: https://drromie.com/busy-brain-test/   Subscribe to my podcast: https://subscribetojj.com   Take Dr. Romie’s Busy Brain Test: https://drromie.com/busy-brain-test/   Read my book, Sugar Impact Diet: https://store.jjvirgin.com/collections/books/products/sugar-impact-diet-paperback-book   Learn more about Dr. Romie Mushtaq: https://drromie.com/about-dr-romie/   Read The Busy Brain Cure Book: https://www.amazon.com/Busy-Brain-Cure-Eight-Week-Anxiety/dp/1335007113   Website busybraincure.com: https://drromie.com/busybraincure/   Reignite Wellness™ Vitamin D Plus: https://store.jjvirgin.com/products/vitamin-d-plus   Theia Health Continuous Glucose Monitor: https://join.theiahealth.ai/c/jj   Oura Ring: https://ouraring.com/   Keep learning about thyroid health: https://jjvirgin.com/?s=thyroid   Order your own labs through YourLabWork: https://yourlabwork.com/jj-virgin/

Can you get younger-looking skin without expensive treatments? Yes! Sure, lasers, filler, and Botox can be great, but you don’t need them to achieve plump, glowing skin. In this episode, I’m sharing my favorite natural ways to boost your collagen—and they’re all backed by science. From important nutrients to surprisingly helpful habits, with these little-known strategies, you could get your best results yet. Before you book that med spa appointment, listen to this episode! FULL show notes: https://jjvirgin.com/boostcollagen Subscribe to my podcast: https://subscribetojj.com Watch the FULL VIDEO on my YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/jjvirginvideos Download your free Resistance Training Cheat Sheet: https://discover.jjvirgin.com/resistance-training-yt-1 Watch My Best Anti-Aging Advice at 60: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cqbQny7O7MQ Inner Wellness, Outer Beauty Anti-Aging Cheat Sheet: https://discover.jjvirgin.com/anti-aging-cheat-sheet-yt-1 Reignite Wellness™ Clean Creatine Powder: https://store.jjvirgin.com/products/clean-creatine-powder Reignite Wellness™ All-In-One Shakes: https://store.jjvirgin.com/collections/shakes Reignite Wellness ™ Collagen Peptides Powder: https://store.jjvirgin.com/products/all-systems-glow-collagen?_pos=1&_sid=f1695f637&_ss=r&variant=39563568480331 Reignite Wellness™ Amino Power Powder: https://store.jjvirgin.com/products/amino-power-powder Reignite Wellness™ ElectroReplenish: https://store.jjvirgin.com/collections/supplements/products/electroreplenish Joovv red light therapy: https://joovv.com/products/joovv-go-2-0 Blissy silk pillowcases: https://amzn.to/49qyfrw Dr. Joe Dispenza meditations: https://drjoedispenza.com/?rfsn=6914154.37386a&utm_source=refersion&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=6914154.37386a Listen to Bone Broth Benefits to Get Slimmer and Younger with Dr. Kellyann Petrucci: https://jjvirgin.com/main-podcast/bone-broth-benefits-to-get-slimmer-and-younger-with-dr-kellyann-petrucci-ep-409/ Listen to The Secret of “Liquid Gold” Bone Broth with Dr. Kellyann Petrucci: https://jjvirgin.com/main-podcast/dr-kellyann-petrucci-the-secret-of-liquid-gold-bone-broth-60/

What do hormone imbalances, digestive issues, and breathing have in common? According to Dr. Peter Martone, a neurostructural sleep specialist, they’re all controlled by a nerve you may be damaging in your sleep.    In this episode, he joins me to explain the connection between your sleep, your spine, and your health. He shares how a loss of the cervical-spine curve could cause unexpected chronic symptoms—and what you can do to start turning things around tonight. FULL show notes: jjvirgin.com/drsleepright   Subscribe to my podcast: http://subscribetojj.com   Download my FREE Best Rest Sleep Cheat Sheet: http://jjvirgin.com/bestrest   Learn how foods cause leaky gut in The Virgin Diet: https://store.jjvirgin.com/products/the-virgin-diet-paperback   Read my book, Sugar Impact Diet: https://store.jjvirgin.com/collections/books/products/sugar-impact-diet-paperback-book   Learn more about Dr. Peter Martone: https://drsleepright.com   Dr. Joe Dispenza meditations: https://drjoedispenza.com/?rfsn=6914154.37386a&utm_source=refersion&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=6914154.37386a   Get the Neck Nest: https://neck-nest.myshopify.com/   Oura Ring: https://ouraring.com/   Apple Watch: https://amzn.to/45U4Jcb Polar H10 Heart Rate Monitor Chest Strap: https://amzn.to/42whDfD   Get Dr. Martone’s FREE 5 Pillars Of Sleep Download: http://Www.drsleepright.com  

Can you really look and feel younger? Yes! In this episode, I’m sharing six of my favorite science-backed anti-aging habits—and they go way beyond fighting wrinkles. These practices will get you feeling healthy, energized, and strong. They can improve your quality of life and even your health. But the glowing skin is a great perk. If you want to unlock a more youthful you and discover what it means to age powerfully, this episode is the perfect place to start.    FULL show notes: jjvirgin.com/antiaginghabits   Subscribe to my podcast: http://subscribetojj.com   Watch the FULL VIDEO on my YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/jjvirginvideos   Download Inner Wellness, Outer Beauty: Your Anti-Aging Cheat Sheet: http://jjvirgin.com/antiaging   Read my book, Sugar Impact Diet: https://store.jjvirgin.com/collections/books/products/sugar-impact-diet-paperback-book   Learn how foods cause leaky gut in The Virgin Diet: https://store.jjvirgin.com/products/the-virgin-diet-paperback   Manta Sleep light-blocking eye mask: https://amzn.to/47p3ce8   Joovv red light therapy: https://joovv.com/products/joovv-go-2-0   Sunlighten Sauna: https://get.sunlighten.com/JJVirgin use promo code JJVIRGIN when requesting pricing information for $600 off   Amazon Basics lavender Epsom salts: https://amzn.to/48EgN2d   Kooru Cold Plunge: Go to https://www.koorucoldplunges.com/ and use code JJVIP500 for $500 off   Listen to Is Muscle the Key to Longevity? with Dr. Gabrielle Lyon: https://jjvirgin.com/main-podcast/is-muscle-the-key-to-longevity-with-dr-gabrielle-lyon-ep-597/   TRX Training: Free Shipping on all orders $99+: https://www.avantlink.com/click.php?tt=ml&ti=931205&pw=347877   Download my free Resistance Training Cheat Sheet: http://jjvirgin.com/power   Reignite Wellness™ All-In-One Shakes: https://store.jjvirgin.com/collections/shakes   Reignite Wellness™ Amino Power Powder: https://store.jjvirgin.com/products/amino-power-powder   Dr. Joe Dispenza meditations: https://drjoedispenza.com/?rfsn=6914154.37386a&utm_source=refersion&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=6914154.37386a Watch Nine Anti-Aging Foods You Should Be Eating Every Day: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Dnw5Fj9bSs