Jj Virgin Lifestyle Show

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 starting to shift and the quiz you can take to evaluate your symptoms, plus how to heal your libido and regain hormone balance so you can feel better again!   Freebies From Today’s Episode Get Dr. Anna Cabeca’s free Eve Quiz, $10 off Mighty Maca, and a 7-night trial of Julva Cream by going to JJVirgin.com/drcabeca.   Main Points From Today’s Episode Dr. Cabeca was diagnosed with premature ovarian failure and early menopause at age 39. She went on a year-long journey to restore her fertility that resulted in the birth of a beautiful, healthy daughter. Early signs that your hormones are beginning to shift include forget

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 overcome her own debilitating skin issues. Find out the root causes of eczema and common food triggers, plus the healing foods and supplements you should be incorporating into your routine. Jennifer gives you the tools you need to repair your skin and feel confident again!   Freebies From Today’s Episode Get Jennifer Fugo’s free Eczema Soothing Smoothie eGuide by going to JJVirgin.com/skinrash.   Main Points From Today’s Episode There are four stages of eczema: flare, outbreak, healing, and remission. Most of the time, people get stuck in between the first three stages because they don’t deal with the underlying trigge

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 diet and lifestyle strategies to help prevent and heal cancer naturally. You don't have to be afraid -- Ty gives you all the tools you need to take personal responsibility for your health!   Freebies From Today’s Episode Get Dr. Ty Bollinger’s book Cancer: Step Outside the Box for free by going to JJVirgin.com/ty   Main Points From Today’s Episode In 1900, the rate of cancer was about 1 in 80 people. Today, 1 in 2 men and 1 in 3 women will experience cancer. About 80% of cancer cases can be attributed to environmental factors and lifestyle choices. It’s key to educate yourself on cancer prevention and treatment. Ju

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 transform your life. As Aristotle once said: we are what we repeatedly do. Find out the simple steps you can take to upgrade your habits and sculpt your best self!   Freebies From Today’s Episode Get your free Habits Audit and coupon to save 50% on the Pavlok 2 by going to JJVirgin.com/pavlok.   Main Points From Today’s Episode While attending Stanford University, Maneesh worked under one of the professors who originated habit psychology. He learned a lot about how human beings are motivated. Making a small commitment for any habit change is important. It’s easier to stop unhealthy habits when you set step-by-step g

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 fibroids naturally with diet and lifestyle strategies. Find out how Melissa eliminated her own fibroids and the natural remedies you can use to heal yourself!   Freebies From Today’s Episode Get Melissa Ramos’s free fibroids guide by going to JJVirgin.com/fibroids.   Main Points From Today’s Episode 70% of women will experience at least one fibroid by the age 50. Fibroids may be common, but they’re not normal! It’s possible to shrink and even eliminate fibroids. Melissa was able to get rid of her own fibroids. Living a healthy lifestyle is key to preventing and reversing fibroids. It’s important to manage stress, get qual

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 food addiction, why it's key to go beyond dieting and address the root cause of the problem, plus the simple steps you can take to heal your hunger and put an end to destructive eating for good!    Freebies From Today’s Episode Get Tricia Nelson’s free quiz to find out where you fall on the emotional eating spectrum by going to JJVirgin.com/healyourhunger   Main Points From Today’s Episode Tricia shares her own journey with food addiction. She lost 50 pounds and changed her life by identifying and healing the underlying causes of her emotional eating. Cravings are caused by emotions 90 percent of the time. Tricia expl

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 change you desire, including the five "P's" of health hacking and how they can help you take your health into your own hands for good!   Freebies From Today’s Episode Get TJ Anderson’s free Health-Hacker Habit-Stacker Worksheet and the first chapter of The Art of Health Hacking by going to JJVirgin.com/healthhacker   Main Points From Today’s Episode The world needs different messages about health and fitness. T.J.’s personal journey inspired him to empower others to take back their health. TJ shares the 5 “P’s” of health hacking: performance, prevention, progress, preparation, and presence. Find out how to implement

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. Don’t miss Max’s research-backed tips to help you boost your brain health and reduce your risk of disease, one bite at a time!   Freebies From Today’s Episode Get Max Lugavere’s free Genius Guide to Hacking Restaurants and Supermarkets by going to www.jjvirgin.com\maxl   Main Points From Today’s Episode 1. Most of the time, dementia begins in the brain decades before the first symptom of memory loss. That can be 30 to 40 years earlier, and by some accounts, even earlier than that. 2. The consumption of dark leafy greens has been linked to reduced brain aging by up to eleven years. Max recommends eating a large, fatty

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 prepping easier, plus how to help your kids develop healthy eating habits and try new foods. Allison takes the stress out of meal planning and gives you the tools you need to bring back family dinners!     Freebies From Today’s Episode Get Allison Schaaf’s free meal plan by going to JJVirgin.com/prepdish   Main Points From Today’s Episode Allison has a unique skill set as a personal chef, culinary nutritionist, and registered dietitian. She has a wealth of knowledge on how to create tasty, healthy meals. Spending 1-2 hours prepping your meals in advance saves you time during the week. Knowing what you’re going to be ea

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. Learn everything you need to know to get started with meditation so you can break your subconscious patterns, improve your relationship with food, and lose stubborn weight for good!   Freebies From Today’s Episode Get Sarah Anne Stewart’s Holistically Slim Empower Pack by going to JJVirgin.com/slim   Main Points From Today’s Episode Meditation and mindfulness can rewire your brain and help you break subconscious patterns around food. Research shows that meditation is a powerful tool for helping you improve your relationship with food. Emotional issues can impact weight loss. Your emotions could be blocking you from losi

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 testing, and how to tell if carbohydrate malabsorption is a problem for you. Don’t miss Dr. Robillard’s recommendations on fiber intake, plus find out which foods are most likely to trigger uncomfortable digestive symptoms and how you can optimize your diet to feel better fast!   Freebies From Today’s Episode Get a free sample of Norm Robillard’s Fast Tract Diet by going to JJVirgin.com/norm   Main Points From Today’s Episode Dr. Robillard became interested in digestive health after discovering that a low-carb diet helped relieve his acid reflux symptoms. That led to the connection between carbohydrate malabsorption and g

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 combines the science, psychology, and spirituality of nutrition to help you not only heal your body, but also your heart. Get started on your transformation today!   Freebies From Today’s Episode Get Cynthia Pasquella-Garcia’s free two-week Discover Transformational Nutrition course by going to www.jjvirgin.com\itn   Main Points From Today’s Episode The biggest challenge when it comes to getting healthy is not taking an active role in your health care. It’s key to take personal responsibility for your health. For true health and transformation, you need to combine the science, psychology, and spirituality of nutrition. Al

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 loved one. Listen as Cavin offers his top tips on how to repair your brain from injury, plus helpful strategies to optimize your brainpower every day!   Freebies From Today’s Episode Get access to Cavin Balaster’s Feed a Brain interview series by going to JJVirgin.com/feedabrain   Main Points From Today’s Episode After suffering a severe traumatic brain injury, Cavin was given less than a 10 percent chance of survival. He spent 12 days in a coma and months in the hospital. Optimal nutrition and alternative medicine played a major role in Cavin’s recovery. Removing toxins and introducing the right nutrients into Cavin’s

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 advice on foods like dairy, meat, fruits, and veggies so you can optimize your diet and take back your health!   Key takeaways: [1:08] Dr. Mark Hyman’s career briefing. [2:45] Why is everyone so confused about what to eat? [3:46] Manipulation of data by the food industry contributes to the confusion around food. [7:14] The similarities between a Paleo and vegan diet, plus what it means to be “Pegan.” [9:31] It’s key to unprocess your diet. [9:55] Dr. Hyman’s new book, Food: What the Heck Should I Eat? reveals which foods protect your health and which foods can do real harm. [11:19] If a food is packaged or processed by t

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 about America’s food supply, plus the truth behind GMOs and their connection to health issues. Don’t miss Robyn’s inspiring story, plus the steps you need to take to protect your family from hidden toxins in food! Key takeaways: [:48] Robyn O’Brien’s career briefing [2:50] Robyn’s background in business and finance. [6:08] How Robyn’s life changed after her daughter’s severe allergic reaction to eggs. [9:04] The rates of food allergies and intolerances have dramatically increased. [10:30] The relationship between chronic inflammation and food allergies. [12:07] When Robyn reached out to a group based in Washington D.C. t

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 and lifestyle tips to reverse insulin resistance and feel better fast!    Key takeaways: [1:25] Dr. Ritamarie Loscalzo’s career briefing. [2:50] Issues with blood sugar are the underlying cause of so many health issues. [3:49] Dr. Ritamarie’s personal experience with high blood sugar [6:13] Early detection is key.    [7:13] What is insulin resistance? [9:40] Early signs and symptoms of insulin resistance [10:47] How is belly fat connected to insulin resistance? [12:19] It’s not just the food! Exercise, stress management, and good sleep habits are critical. [14:04] Grazing keeps your insulin levels elevated. [17:40]

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 look and feel your best. If you’re tired of losing weight only to gain it right back, find out how you can take control of your weight and health for good!   Key Takeaways: [:16] Brooke Alpert’s career briefing [1:33] The biggest mistake women make when dieting. [2:53] What is the gut microbiome and how is it connected to your weight and health? [5:45] Artificial sweeteners wreak havoc on your body. [6.28] Why did Brooke decide to write her recent book, The Diet Detox? [9:35] The one thing people should change about their mindset around eating is self-judgment. [10:22] Intentional Indulgence days should be an intention

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 for Laila’s new cookbook and the foods Laila includes in her diet to stay healthy and fit!    Key Takeaways: [:17] Laila Ali’s career briefing [2:11] How did Laila go from pro-boxer to fitness and wellness expert? [5:31] What was the reaction of Laila’s father, Muhammad Ali, when she decided to pursue a career in boxing? [7:04] Laila’s decision to become a fitness and wellness expert stemmed from her passion to help others lead a healthy lifestyle. [9:30] What does Laila eat? [11:49] Laila taught herself how to cook when she was growing up. [12:57] As a mom, business owner, and someone who regularly works out, Laila

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 your brain is blocking you from losing weight and how you can live happy, thin, and free for good!   Key Takeaways: [:10] Dr. Susan Peirce Thompson’s career briefing [2:44] How did Dr. Thompson become an expert in the psychology of eating? [4:15] Dr. Thompson was surprised to learn that food was harder to kick than drugs. [5:45] With food addiction, you can still be somewhat functional. [6:50] There’s a common myth about obesity and weight loss. [8:30] Research shows addiction is not in the substance.   [9:45] How would someone know if they’re susceptible to addiction? [12:21] Dr. Thompson’s Bright Line Eating program

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 a few small shifts in your daily habits can make a huge impact on your metabolism and your health!   Key Takeaways: [1:55] You need to have optimal thyroid function to have a great metabolism. [3:11] It’s important to take symptoms of low thyroid into account. [3:24] Adrenal exhaustion can impair your metabolism. [4:21] Different medications can elevate blood sugar and make you more insulin resistant. [5:15] 70% of the US population is overweight or obese. [5:35] Changing your body composition is the simplest way to increase your metabolism quickly. [6:20] Get a good body fat scale to figure out your body fat percent