Are you planning to start a diet? Don’t—at least, not until you listen to this episode. 

I’m sharing the four things you absolutely must do before starting a diet in order to succeed. You’re going to learn the real numbers you need to know to track improvement, the major thing you may be getting wrong about weight loss, and how to prevent dieting from wrecking your metabolic health. 

Plus, you’ll learn about a critical strategy that will prepare your body for an overlooked effect of fat loss.

If a diet is in your future, you don’t want to miss this episode!

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Do you struggle with intimacy problems like disinterest, pain, or lack of pleasure? 

You’re not alone. In fact, 43% of women have a sexual health concern. And in this episode, I’m bringing you hope. 

Join me and Dr. Lyndsey Harper, an OB-GYN and sexual medicine specialist, for an eye-opening discussion about sexual wellness over 40—the misconceptions, common experiences, and what doctors could do better. Then, we’ll share concrete ways you can begin to erase shame, reawaken your desire, and feel fully empowered in your body and pleasure. 

If you’re a woman over 40, I’m not kidding when I say this episode could change your life. 

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If you want arms that can handle heavy lifting and look amazing in a sleeveless dress, it’s time to ditch the long routines with too many exercises. 

The truth is, you need just three moves to get strong, sexy arms. (But only do them if you want to improve your back, core, and glutes, too.) In this episode, I’m telling you exactly what to do and how to do it right, as well as offering variations and modifications for injuries.  On top of that, you’ll learn how to feed your muscle growth, how to recover better, and the surprising way you’re actually building muscle.

Go ahead and listen to it now, then watch the video on my YouTube channel to see the moves in action. Feel free to watch and remind yourself of the proper form during your workout, too. 

If you want the strongest, sexiest arms of your life, start with this episode!

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All women aren’t the same, so why is our menopause treatment? When you understand your menopause type, it doesn’t have to be. 

Join me for this unmissable conversation with internal medicine doctor Heather Hirsch about her groundbreaking approach to personalizing menopause care. She explains the six menopause types, hormonal and non-hormonal therapies, mission-critical lifestyle changes to make during menopause, the role of social support, and more. 

Plus, you’ll learn about the telling symptoms you might be overlooking. 

If you’re approaching or experiencing menopause, you do not want to miss this!

FULL show notes: jjvirgin.com/menopausetype

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Does the man in your life need an easy-to-follow roadmap for dropping fat and building muscle? 

In this episode, my husband, Tim, and I are sharing the strategies he used to lose almost half of his body fat and get strong in just six months. We’re revealing exactly what he changed on his plate, in the gym, and in his daily habits, so your guy can start his own transformation. Plus, you’ll learn which lab result was the key to unlocking more energy and better athletic performance. 

You're gonna want to share this with your husband, your partner, and your best guy friend. They’ll be so glad you did!

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Once you hit perimenopause, it can feel like everything goes haywire. Weight gain, brain fog, and erratic cycles can make it hard to feel like you’ve got a handle on your health. 

Luckily, Dr. Stephanie Estima, a women's health educator, is here to give you hope. 

First, we are going deep into what happens to your body and metabolism in this transition, why you shouldn’t ignore insulin resistance, and how the unique pressures of this stage of life can affect your lab work—and then we’re revealing how to navigate successfully. 

If you feel like you’re caught in chaos, this episode will show you how you can regain control and step into the best time of your life. 

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How do I look and feel better at 60 than I ever have? Sometimes, the key to aging powerfully is in what you don’t do. 

In this episode, instead of giving you things to add to your routine, I’m sharing the six things I stopped doing over the last decade that upgraded my health, well-being, and happiness. You’ll find out what was quietly accelerating my aging, how non-refundable tickets increased my joy, the nightly habit I kicked to the curb, and why even I sleep in sometimes! And, of course, you’ll walk away with anti-aging strategies you can start using today.

If you want to give yourself the best shot at a longer, healthier, and fuller life, tune in to this episode now!

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Have you been eating better and exercising, but you still aren’t getting the results you want? You might be metabolically inflexible.  

In this episode, I talk to Dr. Ian Smith about metabolism: the myths, the science, and how to achieve the mission-critical state of metabolic flexibility. We’re discussing whether it’s better to burn fat or carbs, the shifts you may need in your diet, and the signs of metabolic inflexibility —some of which may really surprise you. Plus, Dr. Smith shares which tools to use for the biggest impact on your metabolism so you can finally get results. 

If it feels like your metabolism is stuck and you’re not sure what to do, the tools and approaches in this episode could give you the kickstart you’ve been looking for. You don’t want to miss it!

Full show notes:  jjvirgin.com/metflex

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As a woman over 40, you’ve been subjected to a lot of bad advice about fat loss. From crazy fad diets to the fear of building muscle, you’ve been told everything but the truth. 

That’s why I’m sharing six truly effective, game-changing hacks for achieving great energy, feeling satisfied, and finally becoming a fat-burning machine. You’ll learn about unexpected triggers for fat storage, the bad habit that can increase insulin resistance overnight, and how to change one thing by only 10% to rev up your metabolism. 

If you could hit rewind and tell your younger self a few things about fat loss, you’d definitely want to let her in on the secrets I’m sharing in this episode. 

FULL show notes: jjvirgin.com/fatloss

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Do you ever feel stuck and wonder why you can’t get unblocked? Do you feel anxious or unwell, but you don’t know why? Or maybe you keep yourself so busy you haven’t had time to feel much at all? 

You’re not alone. 

As adults, we’re often unaware of the ways we’ve learned to protect ourselves from our past, and how those coping mechanisms can affect our mental and physical health. 

In this episode, I have a profound conversation with spiritual teacher, author, and motivational speaker Gabby Bernstein about what happens when we get brave enough to wonder what lives beneath our suffering. 

We’re exploring the impact of past trauma, methods for calming your nervous system, and what you can do to change the behaviors that are preventing your progression. Plus, Gabby shares her personal story of recovery so you can learn from her lessons and transform your health and your life. 

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