Jj Virgin Lifestyle Show

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 ou

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 Eatin

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 fa

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 take back their emotional and physical health, plus how women can deepen the relationships with the men in their lives!   Key takeaways: [:54] Lewis Howes’s career briefing [2:20] What was the inspiration for Howes’s book, The Mask of Masculinity? [3:30] Men often have different relationships with their friends than women do. [4:25] Howes’s personal journey of opening up and sharing his fears. [7:35] How to let go in a healthy way. [11:50] When sensitive children are made fun of, they often close up emotionally and try to fit in with others. [14:07] Emotional and physical health are tied together. [15:15] Comp

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 mental and emotional obstacles and reshape your self-image to drive your weight release success!    Key Takeaways: [:28] John Assaraf’s career briefing [2:00] How did John Assaraf become interested in the field of neuroscience? [3:28] What’s the difference between setting goals and actually being able to achieve them? [5:02] Doing something outside of your comfort zone sets off the stress response center in your brain. [5:47] It’s important to create coherence in your brain rather than chaos around achieving goals. [6:27] Your body fat set point and self-image work like a thermostat. [8:50] John shares his p

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 results. Don’t miss Dr. Youn’s top tips and secrets to start looking and feeling younger today!    Key takeaways: [0:32] Dr. Anthony Youn’s career briefing [2:10] How did Dr. Youn become interested in holistic plastic surgery? [4:31] If you want to slow the aging process, start with food. [5:22] What are the most aging foods? [6:58] The skincare products that really work. [7:40] How to build a simple and affordable skin care regimen. [10:26] Which skincare products should be avoided? [11:26] What else can you do at home to keep your skin looking young? [12:40] How to get rid of stubborn fat without diet, exerci

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 loss. Learn the brain-boosting foods you should be incorporating into your diet and which damaging brain toxins to avoid. Dr. Masley gives you the tools you need to take action and start thinking better today!   Key takeaways: [:44] Dr. Steven Masley´s career briefing [2:53] In Dr. Masley’s clinic, he assesses how people are aging and compares that with their nutrition. [4:12] What are the early signs of dementia? [5:15] There’s five key steps you can take that have been shown to dramatically improve brain function and prevent memory loss. [6:45] What are the top foods that support brain health? [7:08] Brain-pro

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 crucial to learn how to use modern technology safely to minimize harmful EMF exposure and protect your health!    Key Takeaways: [:59] Nick Pineault’s career briefing [1:58] What are EMFs and how did Nick Pineault become interested in this topic? [3:35] There’s not agreement in the scientific community on the safety of EMFs. [5:15] The biggest sources of EMF exposure are the devices that are closest to your body. [5:36] Nick’s number one piece of advice is to put one foot of distance between you and your device at all times. [7:19] Studies show that placing your laptop on your lap while using it can affect y

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-kindness so that you can overcome body shame and reclaim passion with your sexual soulmate. Listen to find out how you can enjoy yourself and your sex life more than ever!   Key Takeaways: [:44] Susan Bratton’s career briefing [2:24] How did Susan become a trusted sex adviser? [4:40] Why are women so hard on themselves? [5:28] Cultural and childhood experiences can contribute to body shame. [7:00] You can learn to mitigate self-criticism and body shame. [9:46] Self-criticism is a predictor of loneliness and is directly related to depression. [10:05] Practice self-kindness to heal yourself. [12:02] Program your

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 detoxification. We're exposed to toxins on an everyday basis, and that toxicity can lead to issues like weight gain and autoimmune disease. It's crucial to detox the right way to take back your health!   Key Takeaways: [:48] Dr. Ann Shippy’s career briefing [2:41] How did Dr. Shippy become interested in toxicity? [5:07] In medical school, doctors aren’t trained on the dangers of ongoing toxicity and how environmental toxins can build up in your body, causing issues like autoimmune disorders. [7:11] What are the symptoms of toxicity? [9.40] What are the problems with juice cleanses? [10:20] When you’re detoxifying,

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 revolutionary approach uses the latest fat-cell research to help you fight FATflammation and kickstart lasting weight loss!   Key takeaways: [:54] Dr. Lori Shemek’s career briefing [2:18] What is FATflammation? [2:30] There are two types of inflammation: acute and silent. [3:31] FATflammation is a silent inflammation of your fat cells. [5:25] When the mitochondria in your cells aren’t functioning optimally, your metabolism runs less efficiently. [6:59] Ways to reverse inflammation within your fat cells [7:21] The gut is the epicenter of your immune health, mental well-being, and your weight. [8:38] Healthy

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 everything from women’s health issues to autoimmune disease. This podcast will give you all the tools you need to put these amazing oils into immediate therapeutic use!     Key takeaways: [2:20] Dr. Eric Zielinski´s career briefing [4:09] How did Dr. Z get into the field of essential oils? [7:09] There’s a significant amount of research on the effectiveness of essential oils in the area of women’s health.  [8:33] In his book, Dr. Z covers a wide range of topics on women’s health, from the premenstrual to the postmenopausal stage in a woman’s life.  [8:48] A highly diluted, safe essential oil blend can be used fo

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 answers all your questions about sweeteners and gives you easy hacks to help crush your cravings and break free from the sugar trap for good!     Key takeaways: [2:45] All carbs, except for fiber, turn into sugar. [3:30] Which sweeteners can we really use? [3:56] Sugar Impact Diet classifies foods as high, medium, or low-sugar impact.  [5:10] Why you should avoid fructose and agave [6:44] Artificial sweeteners cause you to crave more sweet and trigger caloric dysregulation. [11:03] Honey and maple syrup are still sugars. [11:38] Sugar alcohols and herbals are okay to use, but they should be consumed in small amou

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 microbes in nature and eating nutrient-dense foods while helping her son recover from debilitating symptoms of asthma that stemmed from a severe food allergy. Find out why dirt is crucial for preventing illness and protecting your health!    Key takeaways: [:37] Dr. Maya Shetreat-Klein’s career briefing [2:43] What is The Dirt Cure? [3:07] Being exposed to the microbiome of the outdoors is important. [4:58] Kids that have grown up on farms have fewer allergies and less asthma due to their increased exposure to biodiverse organisms. [5:35] One teaspoon of soil has as many organisms as there are people on the e

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 experiencing head trauma. Considering most traumatic brain injuries are mild and many folks aren’t fully aware of their injury, you don’t want to miss this critical information on protecting your brain health!    Key takeaways: [1:08] Dr. Dan Engle’s career briefing [2:23] Dr. Engle became interested in brain recovery after his own injury.  [5:30] How do you know if you’ve injured your brain? [6:00] Most traumatic brain injuries are mild, and many people are walking around with the neurological consequences without being fully aware of their injury.  [6:17] With post-concussive syndrome, executive functions (concentrat

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 running, and how to prevent and reverse cancer with diet and lifestyle changes. Dr. Connealy explains that educating yourself is critical, and early prevention is the cure!    Key takeaways: [1:24] Dr. Leigh Erin Connealy’s career briefing [3:30] Over 60 years ago, her mother was prescribed a medication to prevent miscarriage that was later found to cause cancer and a host of other health issues in children who were exposed before birth.  [6:12] Your mess becomes your message – Connealy’s personal experience has helped her to connect with patients. [7:40] Early prevention and self-monitoring is critical. The cure

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. Listen to learn the science behind this complex system so that you can outsmart stubborn body fat and get rid of it for good!    Key takeaways: [:29] Dr. Sylvia Tara’s career briefing [2:31] How did Dr. Tara become interested in researching body fat? [3:45] Fat is not just fat -- it’s an organ and it’s very active in our body. [4:40] When you lose fat, you end up losing leptin. That drives your appetite forward and decreases your metabolism.  [6:09] Women store fat much more efficiently than men. [7:24] Women have higher ghrelin levels after exercising, which increases hunger. [8:15] Fat produces estrogen. [8:5

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 heal yourself. Listen to learn how you can put the power of your health back into your own hands, where it belongs!   Key Takeaways: [:56] Dr. William Davis is the author of Wheat Belly and a pioneer in highlighting the dangers of gluten and grains in the diet. [2:13] Dr. William Davis’s career briefing [3:22] Dr. Davis’s new book, Undoctored, critiques the medical system and encourages people to find their own answers. [5:33] People who aren’t following the advice of their doctors are getting better results. [6:56] The American Heart Association is giving the public the wrong message about which foods are he

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 improve your mental health naturally with diet and lifestyle interventions. If you struggle with brain fog, anxiety, or depression, this episode will give you the tools you need to feel better again!  Key takeaways: [2:15] Dr. Kelly Brogan’s career briefing [3:25] Dr. Brogan’s controversial book A Mind of Your Own [3:50] How Dr. Brogan became interested in holistic psychiatry [7:30] In psychiatry, impressionistic labels are given to patients that sometimes stick with them for life.  [8:17] The medications that are being used to treat long-term mental illness conditions are potentially perpetuating the problem. [8

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 burning fat for fuel and feeling great. Learn everything you need to know to begin your plan of action today!    Key takeaways: [:40] Dr. Brian Mowll’s career briefing [2:07] Dr. Mowll started working with blood sugar and metabolism because of his own struggles with weight and blood sugar.  [3:45] There are certain factors that can slow down your metabolism, like aging and hypothyroidism, but we have the power to influence our bodies to have a faster and better metabolism.  [4:46] If you feel like you don’t burn energy well, there are ways to speed that up. [5:25] Certain people are more prone to storing fat.