Well Beyond 40

Interviews on nutrition, fitness, menopause and wellness for women over 40 AI summary

JJ Virgin Visit website › Health & Fitness · EN · 1392 episodes · latest 2026-11-13

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Well Beyond 40 with JJ Virgin is the podcast for women who want to age powerfully and enjoy the best chapter of their lives. It’s YOUR turn now to focus on nutrition, wellness, fitness, mindfulness, and beauty. Refuel your body. Reignite your wellness. Renew your passion. Fall (back) in love with your life, and discover what it means to age powerfully. Every information-packed episode combines cutting-edge science, pearls of wisdom from JJ’s four decades as a health and wellness leader and the world’s leading experts on weight loss, metabolism, menopause, life transitions and much more. We dive deep into topics like cultivating mindfulness, building strong relationships and setting boundaries, and choosing health…in a nutshell, how we can AGE POWERFULLY into this second half of our lives. At Well Beyond 40, we empower women in their 40s, 50s, 60, 70s (and beyond!) to defy stereotypes and say, “It's my time now. It's my turn now. It’s my opportunity to step into my best life!” For four decades, JJ Virgin has helped people lose weight and stop weight regain by eliminating hidden food intolerances and lowering their sugar impact. As a triple-board certified nutrition expert and Fitness Hall of Famer, JJ helps you stay fired up and focused on being your healthiest rockstar self. In addition to hosting Well Beyond 40, JJ is a prominent TV and media personality. She was co-host of TLC’s Freaky Eaters and the on-camera nutritionist for Weight Loss Challenges on Dr. Phil. Over the years, JJ has made numerous appearances on PBS, Dr. Oz, Rachael Ray, Access Hollywood, and the TODAY Show. She also speaks regularly and has shared the stage with notables including Seth Godin, Lisa Nichols, Gary Vaynerchuk, Mark Hyman, Dan Buettner, and Mary Morrissey. JJ is the author of 4 New York Times bestsellers: The Virgin Diet, The Virgin Diet Cookbook, The Sugar Impact Diet, and The Sugar Impact Diet Cookbook. JJ is also the author of Warrior Mom: 7 Secrets to Bold, Brave Resilience. She regularly writes for major blogs and other publications including mindbodygreen and Medium. Visit jjvirgin.com for hundreds of free recipes and resources, plus state-of-the-art programs, products, and plenty of support to help you rev up your metabolism, reignite your wellness, and step powerfully into the second half of your life. Love the Podcast? Here’s what to do: Make My Day & Share Your Thoughts! - Subscribe to the podcast & leave me a review - Text a screenshot to 813-565-2627 - Expect a personal reply because your voice is so important to me. Join 55,000+ followers who make this podcast thrive.

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  1. Just 30 Minutes Twice a Week: Strength Training for Women Over 40 | JJ Virgin

    2026-11-13 · 9 min · Season 3, episode 947

    Think cardio is enough after 40? JJ Virgin explains how strength training supports women's muscle, metabolism, brain health, and bone strength. Learn how resistance exercises improve insulin sensitivity, why grip…

  2. Why Your Metabolism Changes After Stress, Burnout & Divorce: 3 Ways to Rebuild Metabolic Resilience

    2026-11-11 · 35 min · Season 3, episode 946

    What if your crash after a baby, a divorce, or burnout isn’t a hormone problem, but a stress problem? Discover the overlooked blood test that exposes high cortisol, even if your labs look normal. In this episode, I sit…

  3. JJ Virgin Explains Her 7-Food Elimination Approach For Gut Inflammation, Bloating & Fatigue

    2026-11-06 · 7 min · Season 3, episode 945

    Could the foods you eat every day be contributing to bloating, fatigue, digestive discomfort, or inflammation? JJ Virgin reveals the 7 food groups she focuses on when investigating food sensitivities, explains the…

  4. The Miracle Morning: How to Change Your Life in 10 Minutes Every Morning | Hal Elrod

    2026-11-04 · 49 min · Season 3, episode 944

    What if the first 10 minutes of your morning could add years to your life? Learn the morning routine millions swear by, even if you’ve never been a morning person. In this episode, I sit down with Hal Elrod, creator of…

  5. What Ultra Processed Food Is Doing to Your Brain

    2026-10-30 · 14 min · Season 3, episode 943

    FULL EPISODE: https://youtu.be/gKnHjB0Uogw?si=kEKuO_dh1lb2pect What if the foods you're eating every day are secretly making you more anxious, disrupting your sleep, and affecting your mental health? I'm joined by…

  6. The Smarter Sauna Routine for Longevity with Connie Zack

    2026-10-28 · 1 hr 7 min · Season 3, episode 942

    I've been using infrared saunas for years, but my conversation with Sunlighten co-founder Connie Zack completely changed the way I think about heat, light, and what actually makes a sauna session effective. We dig into…

  7. How I'm Protecting My Skin Through Menopause

    2026-10-26 · 14 min · Season 3, episode 941

    Have you looked in the mirror lately and wondered why your face suddenly seems older, drier, or less defined? In this episode, I'm breaking down the science behind the facial changes that happen during menopause, from…

  8. The Red Light Therapy Mistake Almost Everyone Makes

    2026-10-23 · 13 min · Season 3, episode 940

    FULL EPISODE: https://youtu.be/gxgbBa0K-Sk?si=Ax5k9erI17qvR26u In this energizing episode, I sit down with Bjørn Ekeberg, co-founder of Recharge Health and innovator behind targeted red light therapy, to pull back the…

  9. Cellular Renewal: Why Spermidine May Be Key to Aging Well with Leslie Kenny

    2026-10-21 · 1 hr 13 min · Season 3, episode 939

    What if one of the biggest keys to aging well is helping your cells clean themselves up? In this episode, I'm joined by Oxford Healthspan founder and longevity advocate Leslie Kenny to explore the science of spermidine…

  10. Detox Without the Misery

    2026-10-19 · 12 min · Season 3, episode 938

    I've spent more than four decades in nutrition and fitness, and one thing I've learned is that supporting detoxification shouldn't require starving yourself, drinking nothing but juice, or feeling miserable. In this…

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08/2014 · over 12 years
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