Well Beyond 40
Well Beyond 40

Well Beyond 40

JJ Virgin

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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.

Recent Episodes

Fitness Expert On Most Powerful Predictors on Healthspan
APR 20, 2026
Fitness Expert On Most Powerful Predictors on Healthspan
Are you focusing on your healthspan while completely neglecting your "strength span"? I have seen so many women hit midlife and feel like their strength and recovery disappeared overnight, but it is often a decline in cellular energy rather than just muscle loss. In this episode, I explain why we need to look past the scale and focus on the two most powerful predictors of longevity: grip strength and VO2 max. I also share how supporting mitochondrial health through mitophagy can help you stay resilient and independent for decades to come. What you’ll learn: 00:00 How aging affects mitochondrial efficiency inside your muscle cells before you notice any visible loss of strength. 01:55 Why muscle performance and endurance depend directly on the cellular energy produced by your mitochondria. 03:45 The role healthy mitochondria play in muscle repair, inflammation control, and tissue rebuilding after exercise. 06:12 Why relying on protein and resistance training alone might not be enough to stop strength loss during midlife. 07:42 How the process of mitophagy clears out dysfunctional mitochondria to make room for healthier ones that support muscle function. 11:07 Why the number on the scale is a poor metric for aging and how it fails to measure muscle quality or resilience. 11:53 The specific reasons why grip strength and VO2 max are the ultimate biomarkers for predicting your healthspan and independence. 14:40 The difference between healthspan and "strength span" and why you need both to remain physically capable and powerful. Love the podcast? Here’s what to do: Subscribe to the podcast. Leave a review. Text a screenshot to me at 813-565-2627 and wait for a personal reply because your voice is so important to me. Mitopure supports the cellular energy that allows your muscles to actually respond and adapt. Mitopure gummies make it simple. Visit https://timeline.com/jjvirgin for 20% off your order. Full show notes (including all links mentioned): https://jjvirgin.com/healthspan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Dr. Scott Sherr on Mitochondria, Stress, and Midlife Fatigue
APR 17, 2026
Dr. Scott Sherr on Mitochondria, Stress, and Midlife Fatigue
What early signs could indicate your metabolism is breaking down? I sat down with Dr. Scott Sherr, a physician focused on health optimization and mitochondrial function, to unpack why so many women feel exhausted despite doing everything “right.” We explored how chronic stress and declining energy production create a hidden cycle that leaves you burned out, especially in midlife. I wanted to help you understand what’s really going on beneath the surface so you can start rebuilding your energy and resilience. Today’s topics: (00:00) What the “sympathetic spiral of doom” is and how constant stress keeps your body stuck in overdrive. (00:44) How mitochondria produce energy and why your body struggles when demand exceeds capacity. (01:19) Why hustle culture and chronic stress deplete your energy reserves over time. (02:12) How midlife hormonal changes amplify fatigue, weight gain, and poor recovery. (03:27) Why this issue is more widespread than most people realize and often goes undetected. (06:17) How your body compensates for dysfunction until it suddenly crashes. (07:14) The difference between top-down stressors and bottom-up biological dysfunction. (10:48) Why supporting mitochondrial health first is key before addressing stress directly. Listen to the full episode: https://youtu.be/SHtizobaR1E?si=kjk4MPmOwgzjFYz9 Full show notes (including all links mentioned): https://jjvirgin.com/cellularhealth Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Dr. Jason Fung Explains Why You Are Always Hungry
APR 15, 2026
Dr. Jason Fung Explains Why You Are Always Hungry
Are you tired of being told that your weight gain is simply a result of a lack of willpower? In this episode, I’m thrilled to welcome back my friend and world-renowned kidney specialist, Dr. Jason Fung, to dive deep into the real science of why we feel hungry. We break down why the traditional "eat less, move more" advice is a total lie and how your hormones—not your willpower—are the true drivers of weight gain. You'll walk away with a fresh perspective on how to reclaim control over your appetite and age more powerfully than ever before. What you’ll learn: (05:21) Dr. Fung reveals the biggest lie we’ve been told about why we feel hungry. (06:00) Learn about the three distinct types of hunger and how they drive your eating behaviors. (09:57) Discover why the "calories in, calories out" model is a spectacular failure for long-term health. (12:38) Understand why perimenopause is one of the highest risk periods for weight gain due to hormonal shifts. (16:48) Explore how ultra-processed foods are designed to biologically manipulate your brain's reward centers. (21:44) See how your social environment and the people around you significantly impact your risk of obesity. (31:16) Find out how regular fasting can act as a powerful tool to reset your hunger signals and metabolic flexibility. (35:25) Get practical advice on redesigning your physical environment to avoid hedonic and conditioned hunger traps Love the podcast? Here’s what to do: Subscribe to the podcast. Leave a review. Text a screenshot to me at 813-565-2627 and wait for a personal reply because your voice is so important to me. Full show notes (including all links mentioned): https://jjvirgin.com/thehungercode Visit timeline.com/jjvirgin to get 20% off your order of Mitopure. For an exclusive offer, go to https://bioptimizers.com/jjvirgin and use promo code JJVIRGIN during checkout to save 15%. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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49 MIN