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Well Beyond 40

Well Beyond 40

By: JJ Virgin
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Summary
 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.COPYRIGHT © JJVIP LLC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Exercise & Fitness Fitness, Diet & Nutrition Hygiene & Healthy Living
Episodes
  • Just 30 Minutes Twice a Week: Strength Training for Women Over 40 | JJ Virgin

    Just 30 Minutes Twice a Week: Strength Training for Women Over 40 | JJ Virgin
    Nov 13 2026
    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 strength matters, and how just 30 minutes twice a week can help you build strength for healthy aging. WELL BEYOND 40 PODCAST WITH JJ VIRGIN You’ll get science-backed strategies to stop dieting as a hobby and age powerfully, not gracefully. Each week, I sit down with the world’s top experts in health, fitness, and longevity to help you build muscle, balance your hormones through menopause, and take back control of your metabolism. No fads, no quick fixes, just real tools you can use today to feel stronger, sharper, and more energized in your 40s, 50s, 60s, and beyond. About JJ Virgin, CNS, BCHN, EP-C: JJ Virgin, is a triple board-certified nutrition expert, Fitness Hall of Famer, 4x New York Times bestselling author, and founder of Reignite Wellness™. For nearly four decades I’ve helped women over 40 build muscle, take back control of their metabolism, and lose weight for good. Preorder JJ Virgin's New Book, The Metabolism Fix! Discover how to build muscle, burn fat, and take control of your metabolism at any age. Preorder your copy of The Metabolism Fix today and get access to exclusive bonuses while supplies last. Preorder here: https://www.metabolismfixbook.com/get-the-book Connect with JJ Virgin: Website: https://jjvirgin.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@well-beyond-40 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jj.virgin
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    9 mins
  • Why Your Metabolism Changes After Stress, Burnout & Divorce: 3 Ways to Rebuild Metabolic Resilience

    Why Your Metabolism Changes After Stress, Burnout & Divorce: 3 Ways to Rebuild Metabolic Resilience
    Nov 11 2026
    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 down with Dr. Sabrina Solt, a naturopathic doctor and hormone expert, to talk about why high cortisol pushes prolactin up, drags dopamine down, and stalls your metabolism after major life stress. Start with 100 grams of protein, 7-9 hours of sleep, and a daily dose of joy. What You’ll Learn: Why chronic stress causes weight gain, insomnia, low libido, and bloating What prolactin reveals about high cortisol, low dopamine, and adult ADHD What hormone blood tests to ask for, including prolactin and DHEA How protein, sleep, strength training, and oxytocin rebuild your metabolism Timestamps: 00:00 How Stress Wrecks Your Metabolism 04:04 ADHD or High Cortisol? The Prolactin Link 07:41 Waking Up at 3 a.m.? Adrenal Fatigue Mistakes 10:55 Why Cardio Fails When Cortisol Is High 18:53 Best Hormone Blood Tests for Women 22:56 How to Lower Cortisol Naturally 27:13 Best Exercise for Burnout and Bloating 31:01 Magnesium and the Biggest Metabolism Myth Full show notes (including all links mentioned): *link*
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    35 mins
  • JJ Virgin Explains Her 7-Food Elimination Approach For Gut Inflammation, Bloating & Fatigue

    JJ Virgin Explains Her 7-Food Elimination Approach For Gut Inflammation, Bloating & Fatigue
    Nov 6 2026
    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 difference between food allergies and sensitivities, and shares her 3-week elimination diet approach to identifying potential food triggers and supporting gut health. WELL BEYOND 40 PODCAST WITH JJ VIRGIN You’ll get science-backed strategies to stop dieting as a hobby and age powerfully, not gracefully. Each week, I sit down with the world’s top experts in health, fitness, and longevity to help you build muscle, balance your hormones through menopause, and take back control of your metabolism. No fads, no quick fixes, just real tools you can use today to feel stronger, sharper, and more energized in your 40s, 50s, 60s, and beyond. About JJ Virgin, CNS, BCHN, EP-C: JJ Virgin, is a triple board-certified nutrition expert, Fitness Hall of Famer, 4x New York Times bestselling author, and founder of Reignite Wellness™. For nearly four decades I’ve helped women over 40 build muscle, take back control of their metabolism, and lose weight for good. Preorder JJ Virgin's New Book, The Metabolism Fix! Discover how to build muscle, burn fat, and take control of your metabolism at any age. Preorder your copy of The Metabolism Fix today and get access to exclusive bonuses while supplies last. Preorder here: https://www.metabolismfixbook.com/get-the-book Connect with JJ Virgin: Website: https://jjvirgin.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@well-beyond-40 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jj.virgin
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    7 mins
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