Big Freakin' Change

Your Health Is In Your Hands | Ep. 029 w/ JJ Virgin


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In this episode of Big Freaking Change, host Cara Moeller Poppitt speaks with celebrity nutritionist JJ Virgin about the barriers women face in making health changes, the importance of self-worth, and the role of strength training in overall wellness. They discuss the significance of mindset, self-care, and the impact of hormonal changes on women's health, emphasizing that small, consistent changes can lead to significant results. JJ shares her insights on how to create a supportive environment for health and wellness, encouraging listeners to take actionable steps towards their goals.

JJ’s  Links:

  • Website: https://jjvirgin.com/ 

  • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jj.virgin/ 

Cara’s Links: 

  • Book: https://bigfreakinchange.com/   

  • Website: https://carapoppitt.com/

  • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carapoppitt/ 

Mentioned In This Episode:

  • Atomic Habits: https://jamesclear.com/atomic-habits 

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction to Big Freaking Change

03:01 Introducing JJ Virgin 

04:02 Barriers to Women's Health Changes

07:45 The Impact of Self-Worth on Health

11:23 The Importance of Strength Training

15:35 Walking: The Foundation of Daily Movement

20:16 The Role of Resistance Training in Aging

22:14 Understanding Hormonal Changes in Women

28:37 The Power of Self-Care

31:47 Mindset Shifts for Health and Wellness

36:23 Small Changes Lead to Big Results

Takeaways:

  • Women often feel unworthy of prioritizing their health.

  • Time, energy, and money are common barriers to health changes.

  • Self-worth is crucial for making health changes.

  • Strength training is essential for women of all ages.

  • Walking is a fundamental daily activity that supports health.

  • Resistance training helps combat muscle loss as we age.

  • Self-care is non-negotiable, especially during stressful times.

  • Mindset shifts are necessary for sustainable health changes.

  • Small, incremental changes lead to lasting results.

health, wellness, women, nutrition, self-care, strength training, mindset, hormonal changes, JJ Virgin

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