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Bridgit Danner is a functional health coach and detox expert, and she had to take her health into her own hands after developing an environmental illness due to toxic mold in her home. Listen as Bridgit reveals the top sources of toxins and how toxicity can not only interfere with your hormones and ability to lose weight, but also wreak havoc on your energy levels and your health. Plus, find out Bridgit’s top detoxification strategies that you can easily incorporate into your daily routine, including the use of saunas, dry brushing, and alkalizing greens. Toxins are lurking everywhere, and the key is to minimize your exposure. Bridgit gives you simple action steps and detox swaps so that you can jumpstart detoxification today!   Freebies From Today’s Episode Get Bridgit Danner’s free Morning Detox guide by going to JJVirgin.com/morningdetox   Main Points From Today’s Episode   A high toxic load can trigger inflammation in your body. That can get in the way of your hormone receptors and interfere with weight

Dr. Valter Longo is a world-renowned expert in the field of longevity, and he joins JJ in today's podcast episode to share his science-based secrets to helping you live a longer, healthier life! Listen as Dr. Longo talks about the Fasting Mimicking Diet and how this revolutionary diet can help slow aging and fight disease, plus find out the steps you can take to incorporate the Fasting Mimicking Diet into your routine. Dr. Longo also shares his top tips on exercise, as well as the habits you should be avoiding that can speed up the aging process. When it comes to holding back Father Time, Dr. Longo has the answer!   Freebies From Today’s Episode Get Dr. Valter Longo’s free Top Ten Tips for Living Longer guide by going to JJVirgin.com/drlongo   Main Points From Today’s Episode Eating throughout the day speeds up the aging process. The longest-living people in the world eat 2-3 meals per day.   The Fasting Mimicking Diet helps you reap the rewards of fasting without the misery. The health benefits of the Fasti

Katie Wells is known as The Wellness Mama for good reason! She's a mom of 6, an award-winning blogger, and was recently named one of the 100 most influential people in health and wellness. In today's podcast episode, Katie shares her personal story of how she turned to nutrition to find the solution to her own health struggles and along the way, created an amazing community with a wealth of information on natural living. Listen to find out Katie's top tips on how to help your kids eat healthy, plus strategies for feeding your family nutritious foods while still maintaining your budget. She’ll also share the simple things you can do to organize your life and get your kids more involved in household jobs. Katie’s a true inspiration, and she’s dedicated to helping you and your family live your very best life!   Freebies From Today’s Episode Get Katie Wells’s free Magnesium Guide by going to JJVirgin.com/wellnessmama   Main Points From Today’s Episode Don’t do things for your kids that they can do themselves. Ka

Veronique Cardon's health and weight struggles started when she moved to the United States and began working in a high-stress job as a corporate executive. Realizing she needed to make a change, Veronique embarked on a journey to become a holistic nutritionist and heal herself. Along the way, she discovered that the key to weight loss success starts with changing the way you think. That's how the CogniDiet was born! Listen as Veronique shares how the CogniDiet can help you rewire your brain and create new behaviors so you can lose weight naturally, plus the top strategies that Veronique uses to increase self-awareness and kick cravings to the curb. Veronique’s program combines the power of cognitive behavioral therapy with healthy eating to help you achieve impressive results!   Freebies From Today’s Episode Get Veronique Cardon’s free training series by going to JJVirgin.com/cognidiet.   Main Points From Today’s Episode The CogniDiet is based on neuroplasticity, which is the ability of your brain to change.

Kathy Smith is a legend in the fitness and wellness industry, and she has influenced the lives of millions with her iconic exercise videos and bestselling books. Listen as Kathy explains the best types of exercise to help you strengthen your bones and prevent osteoporosis, as well as the effects of aging on your muscles and how burst training can help you maintain your explosive muscle fibers. Plus, find out the simple things you can do throughout your day that can make a big difference, including Kathy's top exercises to engage your core and improve your balance. With Kathy’s tips, you’re sure to have endless energy and stay strong and fit, no matter what your age!   Freebies From Today’s Episode Get Kathy Smith’s free Endless Energy Quiz by going to jjvirgin.com/kathysmith   Main Points From Today’s Episode Aging affects your fast-twitch muscle fibers. Burst training is a great way to maintain those explosive muscle fibers. Not all exercise is created equal when it comes to bone density. The level of impac

Leanne Ely is the bestselling author of more than ten published books, and she joins JJ in today's podcast episode to talk about The Hot Melt Diet: her newest eating plan that will help you melt unwanted pounds away. Listen as Leanne explains why it's key to include healthy fats in your diet and how to train your body to use fat for fuel instead of sugar, plus how The Hot Melt Diet can help you reap the rewards of a ketogenic diet while still being customized to your individual needs. To top it all off, as the creator of the amazing meal-planning website called Saving Dinner, Leanne shares her scrumptious, fat-burning recipes. Bon appetit!   Freebies From Today’s Episode Get Leanne Ely’s free, fat-burning recipes by going to JJVirgin.com/hotmelt   Main Points From Today’s Episode Lowering your carb intake and increasing the amount of healthy fats in your diet can help you get into the fat-burning zone. The Hot Melt Diet helps you burn fat for fuel and reap the rewards of a ketogenic diet while still being cu

Dr. Tom O’Bryan is an internationally recognized speaker and author, and an expert in the area of wheat sensitivity and autoimmune disease. He's back on the podcast by popular demand to share how to optimize your brain function and feel your very best! Listen to find out how wheat can trigger an inflammatory response in your body and the symptoms that can manifest in your brain, as well as the effect that electromagnetics and other toxins can have on your brain health and how to reduce their impact. Plus, you don't want to miss Dr. O'Bryan's top tips on how to stock your pantry full anti-inflammatory, brain-boosting foods. Get ready to say goodbye to issues like brain fog and fatigue for good!   Freebies From Today’s Episode Get Dr. Tom O’Bryan’s free Pantry Guide by going to  www.jjvirgin.com\drtomspantry.   Main Points From Today’s Episode For every one person with a wheat sensitivity who has gut problems, there are eight people who have problems somewhere else in the body. The most common system of the bo

Bree Argetsinger is known by her fans as "The Betty Rocker" for her mad cooking skills and rockstar personality. She joins JJ in today's podcast episode to explain how you can achieve your goals and rock your life with healthy food, accessible workouts, and plenty of self-love and compassion. Listen as Betty Rocker shares her food philosophy and how she healed her own adrenal issues with nutrition, plus find out why millions of folks are raving about Betty Rocker's free Exercise Challenge and how you, too, can get fit fast with her simple, effective workouts. Betty Rocker explains that a strong, positive mindset is the foundation of everything, and her tips and tools will help transform you from the inside out!   Freebies From Today’s Episode Get Betty Rocker’s free Make Fat Cry Challenge by going to JJVirgin.com/bettyrocker   Main Points From Today’s Episode Betty Rocker uses whole foods and simple recipes that will help you feel satisfied and nourished. JJ still remembers the Turkey Pumpkin Spice Chili tha

Naomi Whittel has traveled the world to find the most powerful anti-aging ingredients, and she joins JJ in today's podcast to talk about the groundbreaking science of autophagy. Listen as Naomi explains exactly what autophagy is and how this cellular detoxification process can help restore your energy and renew your youth, as well as the simple steps you can take to stimulate autophagy today. Find out why the timing of your meals matters and the “powerphenols” that can boost your health, plus how to figure out your circadian rhythm so you can activate autophagy at night. You’ll also get Naomi’s simple recipe for Autophagy Tea that will have your skin glowing from the inside out!   Freebies From Today’s Episode Get Naomi Whittel’s free Glow 15 Cookbook by going to JJVirgin.com/glow15.   Main Points From Today’s Episode Autophagy is the process by which cells remove toxins and repair damage. Naomi explains how to boost autophagy so you can look and feel your best. Timing matters: what you do is important, but

When Teri Cochrane's son began to struggle with major health issues at a young age, Teri left her career in the corporate world to find the solution to his health crisis. Today, Teri's son is a thriving young adult, and Teri is an integrative practitioner with a wealth of knowledge to share on how to heal your body by eating the right foods! Listen as Teri explains how The Wildatarian Diet can help you build a diet and lifestyle that's customized according to your bio-individual needs, including the quiz you can take to figure out which Wildatarian type you are, how to tell if you have issues with protein, fat, or sulfur malabsorption, as well as the foods you should and shouldn't be eating according to your unique genetic blueprint. Plus, you don’t want to miss the foods that Teri eats in a typical day!   Freebies From Today’s Episode Get Teri Cochrane’s free Wildatarian Quiz by going to JJVirgin.com/wildatarian   Main Points From Today’s Episode Teri became interested in integrative health and nutrition wh

Dr. Rangan Chatterjee is the star of the hit BBC One series, Doctor in the House, and he joins JJ in today's podcast episode to explain why making disease disappear is simpler than you think! It all starts with what Dr. Chatterjee calls “the 4 pillars of health”: eat, sleep, relax, and move. Listen as Dr. Chatterjee explains how his accessible 4 Pillar Plan can help you live a longer and healthier life, plus the simple shifts you can make in your daily routine, such as adding in “me time” and 5-minute kitchen workouts, that can make a big difference in how you look and feel. Being healthy doesn’t have to be complicated – Dr. Chatterjee gives you practical, easy-to-implement tips and tools to help you take back control of your health!   Freebies From Today’s Episode Get Dr. Rangan Chatterjee’s free “Increase Your Energy in 5 Days” video series by going to JJVirgin.com/disappear   Main Points From Today’s Episode The 4 Pillar Plan involves how to eat, sleep, relax, and move your way to a longer, healthier life

Dr. Raphael Kellman is known around the world as the Microbiome Doctor, and for good reason! He joins JJ in today's podcast episode to explain why the bacteria in your gut are your greatest ally, and how maintaining a healthy balance of gut flora can help with everything from reducing inflammation and improving brain function to jumpstarting your metabolism and boosting weight loss. Listen to find out the microbiome superfoods you should be including in your diet and the worst foods that you should be avoiding at all costs, as well as the long-term effects of antibiotics and proton pump inhibitors on your gut health. Plus, get plenty of tasty, gut-friendly recipes with Dr. Kellman’s free Microbiome Recipe Guide!   Freebies From Today’s Episode Get Dr. Raphael Kellman’s free Microbiome Recipe Guide by going to JJVirgin.com/drkellman   Main Points From Today’s Episode The bacteria on Earth are greater in mass than all the fish in the sea and the animals on the planet. The same power of bacteria that we see in

At the age of 30, Elle Russ began struggling with a host of uncomfortable symptoms, including irregular menstrual cycles, weight gain, and hair loss. After being misdiagnosed by multiple doctors, Elle decided to take her health into her own hands and heal her own thyroid condition. Listen as Elle shares what you need to know about thyroid testing and how reverse T3 issues can impact your health, plus the diet and lifestyle strategies that made the biggest difference for Elle, including a Primal/Paleo eating plan. Elle has compiled everything she's learned throughout her healing journey into a free, comprehensive Thyroid Resource Guide so you, too, can take personal responsibility for your health and feel better again!   Freebies From Today’s Episode Get Elle Russ’s free Thyroid Resource Guide by going to JJVirgin.com/paleothyroid   Main Points From Today’s Episode For years, Elle struggled with uncomfortable symptoms like irregular menstrual cycles, weight gain, and hair loss. When she started working for Ma

Geneen Roth is a bestselling author, international speaker, and one of JJ's long-time personal sheroes! She joins JJ today to talk about how to heal your relationship with food and live your life to the fullest. Listen as Geneen explains the steps you need to take to break free from emotional eating and achieve permanent weight loss, including why it's important to listen to your body and create personal boundaries for yourself. Don't wait until your life is "in order" to make a change – life is messy, and Geneen shares how that messiness can be used as a doorway to magnificence!   Freebies From Today’s Episode Get Geneen Roth’s free guide, The Breaths I Have Left, by going to JJVirgin.com/Geneen (plus a free Women, Weight, and Power class with the purchase of Geneen’s book, This Messy, Magnificent Life)   Main Points From Today’s Episode Don't wait until your life is "in order" to live fully. Messiness is a part of life, and it can be used as a doorway to the magnificence. It's important to understand how y

Get ready for some wisdom bombs to drop in today's podcast episode! NYT bestselling author and naturopathic physician Dr. Alan Christianson joins JJ to talk all about how to lose weight with thyroid disease, and he has a wealth of knowledge to share. Listen as Dr. C explains how to tell if your thyroid could be to blame for a lack of weight loss and why not all thyroid medications are created equal, as well as the best foods to eat with a thyroid condition. Plus, you don't want to miss the answers to some of the most frequently asked questions about thyroid health, including the amount of iodine you need and how your thyroid and adrenals are connected!    Freebies From Today’s Episode Get Dr. Alan Christianson’s free Thyroid Symptom Quiz by going to JJVirgin.com/drc   Main Points From Today’s Episode One of the main ways to tell if your thyroid could be responsible for a lack of weight loss is if your weight bounces up and down more than a pound a day. That can be a sign that something is off with how your b

A Ph.D candidate in the field of psychology and the adoptive father of three wonderful children, Ben Hardy learned from traumatic experiences early on in his life that the key to creating permanent change lies in your environment. He joins JJ today to explain why relying on willpower isn't the answer to reaching your goals and how to alter your surroundings to set yourself up for success. Listen as Ben shares the steps you need to take to invest in yourself and live your very best life!   Freebies From Today’s Episode Get Ben Hardy’s free journaling course by going to JJVirgin.com/willpower   Main Points From Today’s Episode Willpower is individualistic and a finite resource. If you rely on willpower to overcome an addiction, it's actually going to make the addiction worse. If you don’t create your environment, your environment creates and controls you. The most powerful choice you can make is to control your surroundings. Choose design over willpower! You need to remove the things in your environment that c

If you're always hungry, struggle with weight around your middle, and have trouble burning fat, you may be insulin resistant. Listen as Dr. Fiona McCulloch explains the signs of insulin resistance and how chronically elevated insulin levels can wreak havoc on your weight and your health. Plus, find out why the glycemic index doesn’t tell the whole story, and learn the metric that you should opt for instead. Dr. McCulloch shares her novel approach to maintaining healthy insulin levels using food insulin demand, as well as her top diet and lifestyle strategies to help you increase your insulin sensitivity so you can jumpstart fat burning and feel better again!   Freebies From Today’s Episode Get Dr. Fiona McCulloch’s free Insulin Demand Chart by going to JVirgin.com/insulindemand   Main Points From Today’s Episode Researchers noticed that certain foods classified as low on the glycemic index were causing an unexpected surge in insulin levels. A new metric called the Food Insulin Demand gives you more informati

Dr. Mike Dow is a neurotherapist and JJ's co-star from the hit TLC show Freaky Eaters. He joins JJ today to talk about the inspiration behind his new book, Heal Your Drained Brain, and how the demands of today's modern world are leaving us stressed out and exhausted. Listen as Dr. Dow explains the 4 subtypes of drained brains and the long-term consequences that can wreak havoc on your health, as well as the diet and lifestyle strategies that can help you balance your stress hormones and brain chemicals so you can feel good again. Plus, you don't want to miss Dr. Dow's advice on exercise – it could be a lifesaver!   Freebies From Today’s Episode Get Dr. Mike Dow’s free Drained Brain Quiz by going to JJVirgin.com/drainedbrain.   Main Points From Today’s Episode We're more stressed out than we’ve ever been before! Untreated drain brain makes you 4 times more likely to develop high blood pressure and increases your risk of other serious health issues. Anxiety and insomnia are common symptoms of a drained brain.

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 should be adding to your menu to help reduce inflammation, boost your metabolism, and jumpstart fat-burning again. Get all of Nagina's top tips and shortcuts to help you incorporate the power of spices into your busy routine!   Freebies From Today’s Episode Get Nagina Abdullah’s free Sweet Spice Cheat Sheet by going to JJVirgin.com/spice   Main Points From Today’s Episode Nagina started adding spices to her meals to make healthy eating flavorful and sustainable. She later discovered these spices were key to fighting inflammation and boosting weight loss. Chronic inflammation is associated with obesity and heart dise

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 belly fat, as well as the powerful nutrients and herbs that can help reverse the signs of aging and protect your body from damage. Food is medicine – Magdalena explains how to eat your way to better health today!    Freebies From Today’s Episode Get Magdalena Wszelaki’s free Seed Rotation Guide by going to jjvirgin.com/hormonebalance.   Main Points From Today’s Episode It’s a myth that flaxseed consumption is harmful when you have estrogen dominance. In fact, flaxseed promotes healthy estrogen metabolism. When it comes to hot flashes and night sweats, reducing your sugar impact is key. Starting your day with protein, fa