"Don't wish it was easier, make yourself stronger." - JJ Virgin

In this episode of Small Changes Big Shifts, JJ Virgin, joins Dr. Michelle to discuss her latest book, Warrior Mom: 7 Secrets to Bold, Brave Resilience ,the life and business challenges she has overcome, and what small changes we can make for vibrant health as we age.

If JJ's name sounds familiar, it should. She is a Fitness and nutrition expert who has written about health for such publications as Mind Body Green, Rodale Wellness, and Huffpost. She is the author of several New York Times best sellers including The Virgin Diet, The Virgin Diet Cookbook, and Sugar Impact Diet. She also has her very own podcast called the JJ Virgin Lifestyle Show.

As you tune in, JJ shares:

• Who and what life-changing event inspired her to write Warrior Mom
• Her mission to help those struggling with individual challenges and adversity
• What it takes to become a Warrior Mom
• How parents can lead their families to live healthy lifestyles through the example of putting their health first and practicing extreme self-care
• The difference between a fixed and a growth mindset
• Why meal plans like Weight Watchers are always doomed to fail
• The process and power of forgiving current and past wounds for true change
• What the Virgin Diet is and why food intolerance is the real cause of weight gain and probably chronic pain

Listen and learn how JJ mastered her mindset with a coach before launching her business career by managing your environment, surrounding herself with a positive community of people, and honoring herself through radical self-care.

Turn small changes into big shifts by staying away from bad habits that can get in the way of your health by finding your why and living by it in JJ's 3-step process:

1. Know where you want to go
2. Find a supportive community
3. Create a plan that has small steps, not huge leaps

"The greatest gift you can give your children is your good health." -Dr. Michelle Robin