Best Rev JJ Podcasts (2025)

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Pelvic Floor Myths and Real Sexual Health Fixes with Dr. Rena Malik 35:27

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How can you tell whether your pelvic floor is tight, weak, or simply not functioning properly? In this episode, Dr. Rena Malik and I break down the misunderstood world of pelvic floor dysfunction, from tightness and weakness to bladder issues, constipation, sexual pain, and the enormous impact of hormone changes after 40. You’ll hear practical, dai…

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FULL PLAN to Lose 10 lbs of Fat and Maintain Muscle for Women 40+ 35:46

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What’s the most effective way for women over 40 to lose fat without losing muscle? In this episode, I’m walking you through my complete plan for losing 10 pounds of fat while maintaining—or even building—muscle for women over 40. As our hormones shift, the old “eat less and do more cardio” advice just doesn’t work anymore. I share exactly how to tr…

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Turning Back Time on Joint Degeneration with Dr. Elizabeth Yurth 1:02:50

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What if joint pain wasn’t “wear and tear” but a reversible inflammatory process? In this episode, I speak with Dr. Elizabeth Yurth about the groundbreaking science behind inflammation, healing, and how to prevent joint degeneration—long before surgery ever becomes necessary. From peptides and hormone optimization to red light therapy, ketones, and …

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Putting It All Together: Your Metabolism Makeover Game Plan 20:45

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How can you connect all the pieces of your health plan into something that actually works? In this episode, I bring together everything we’ve covered about breaking through weight loss resistance and building a strong, resilient metabolism after 40. I walk you through the exact plan I follow—and teach—to help you eat, move, and recover in ways that…

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Toxins, Parasites and Infections: Why Your Hormones Are Out of Whack with Dr. Jaban Moore 59:57

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What are the most common chronic infections that women may be struggling with, and what can be done about them? In this episode, I’m joined by Dr. Jaban Moore. We dig into how parasites, mold, and heavy metals silently disrupt your hormones, energy, and brain health—and what real detoxing actually looks like. You’ll learn why annual testing isn’t e…

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Recharge and Reset: Recovery, Hormones, and Advanced Fat-Loss Hacks 26:23

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Are you unknowingly sabotaging your metabolism by skipping recovery or getting poor sleep? In this episode, I take you beyond diet and exercise to reveal the real fat-loss accelerators—sleep, recovery, hormones, and mindset. I share the science behind why stress and poor sleep stall your metabolism, how to align your hormones through smart movement…

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How to Rewire Your Brain for Lasting Health with John Assaraf 55:21

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How can neuroscience and self-talk help you break old habits and form empowering ones? In this episode, I sit down with my longtime friend and mindset expert John Assaraf to explore the neuroscience of transformation—how self-talk, visualization, and consistency literally rewire your brain. John shares how he healed from ulcerative colitis, built m…

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Move to Boost: Exercise Strategies to Ignite Your Metabolism 18:41

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How can you exercise smarter after 40 to burn fat, build muscle, and keep your metabolism strong? In this episode, I break down how to exercise smarter—not harder—so you can ignite your metabolism after 40. I share the three pillars of metabolic fitness: moving more throughout your day, lifting weights to build muscle, and adding short bursts of hi…

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How Exercise Can Transform Mental Health and Depression with Dr. Nicholas Fabiano 53:13

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What if the most powerful antidepressant isn’t in a pill, but in your sneakers? In this episode, I speak with Dr. Nicholas Fabiano about the science behind why movement can be as effective as antidepressants. We also explore the social and psychological benefits of staying active and how even small steps can spark powerful change. You’ll also hear …

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Food as Fuel: Eating to Reignite Your Metabolism 24:01

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If you’ve been unintentionally slowing down your metabolism by eating the wrong foods, what can you do about it? In this episode, I’ll show you how to use food as fuel to reignite your metabolism—especially during midlife. You’ll learn why protein is your metabolism’s best friend, how carbs and fats can either work for or against you, and how gut h…

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The Truth About Perimenopause and Metabolic Health with Dr. Mariza Snyder 49:20

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In this episode, I sit down with my friend and powerhouse advocate for women’s health, Dr. Mariza Snyder, to talk about her latest book, The Perimenopause Revolution, and more. Dr. Mariza and I dive into the chaos, confusion, and opportunity that midlife brings—and why perimenopause is so much more than “just aging.” Together, we explore how to reb…

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Muscle-First Metabolism: The Key to Midlife Weight Loss for Women 40+ 17:55

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Join me, JJ Virgin, in this 5-part series where each episode tackles the real reasons weight loss stalls in midlife, from muscle loss and food choices to exercise, hormones, stress, and recovery. This series is about reclaiming your metabolism, building muscle, balancing hormones, healing your gut, and breaking free from weight-loss frustration. Re…

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The Untold Longevity Secrets of GLP-1s and Thyroid Health with McCall McPherson 52:32

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What Your Plate Should Look Like for Fat Loss 34:25

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What's going on? 30:33

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A rant about the current state of this world.

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Lose Your Mind to Reclaim Your Health with Josh Pais 46:27

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How can you transform stress and anxiety into creative energy? In this episode, JJ Virgin talks with actor, teacher, and author Josh Pais to explore the surprising connections between emotions, health, and creativity. Josh shares how his struggles with anxiety led him to discover a new way of understanding feelings as vibrations rather than problem…

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Animal vs. Plant Protein 20:03

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It’s not tofu versus steak. It’s both. There’s a battle raging in the health world over plant vs. animal protein—but the truth is, this isn’t an either/or game. It’s about combining the best of both to fuel muscle, metabolism, and longevity. In this episode, JJ Virgin breaks down the science of protein for women over 40 and shows how to use both pl…

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Ancestral Health for Women: Hunter-Gatherer Lessons with Eric Edmeades 1:12:34

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"I struggled to complete the fifth pushup, and I was horrified because it used to be 50 on my knuckles per set. What happened to me?" - Eric Edmeades I've been fascinated by ancestral nutrition since my early days studying with Dr. Loren Cordain, but nothing prepared me for what I learned from Eric Edmeades, who has spent 15 years living with the H…

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The Ultimate Creatine Guide for Women Over 40 28:38

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Download my Ultimate Creatine Guide for Women before listening so you can read along and get the most out of the episode. You know that feeling when you discover something that completely changes your perspective on health? That's exactly what happened to me with creatine. For years, I avoided this supplement because of outdated misconceptions, but…

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Why Most Women Over 40 Struggle with Weight Loss (And the Simple Fix) with Dr. Ted Naiman 1:06:20

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"All animals on earth and humans will eat until they get enough protein. You're basically gonna eat and eat and eat until you get enough protein. And only then are you gonna stop eating." - Dr. Ted Naiman I've been studying nutrition for decades, but when I discovered Dr. Ted Naiman's work on protein leverage, everything clicked into place. He is a…

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The Truth About Breakfast and Fat Loss for Women Over 40 20:25

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The intermittent fasting craze has left so many of us confused about whether we should eat breakfast or skip it entirely. I've watched women swing from one extreme to the other - from grabbing a muffin and latte on the run to forcing themselves to wait until noon to eat their first meal. But here's what I've learned after years of working with wome…

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The Truth About Breast Implant Illness & Safe Recovery with Dr. Robert Whitfield 50:50

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"The women have been very intuitive. They know when something's not right. And I give credit to the patients for not listening to folks telling them that there's nothing wrong." - Dr. Robert Whitfield If you've ever felt like your body was trying to tell you something but medical professionals dismissed your concerns, what would it mean to finally …

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Build Muscle While Burning Fat: My Science-Based Approach for Women Over 40 30:54

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After 30+ years of helping women transform their bodies, I'm sharing the exact fat loss strategy that actually works—and it's not what you've been told. If you're tired of the "eat less, exercise more" approach that left you exhausted and metabolically damaged (like it did for 95% of people who try it), this episode is your game-changer. I'm breaki…

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The Biology of Trauma with Dr. Aimie Apigian 49:32

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"Trauma becomes a burden that the body carries…and it's up to you to decide, do I still want to carry this or do I want to put it down?" - Dr. Aimie Apigian You know how some women say they sailed through menopause like it was no big deal, while others struggle intensely with symptoms that seem to come out of nowhere? I used to think it was just ho…

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Why I'm Breaking Up with My Bathroom Scale (And You Should Too) 22:33

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After decades in the health industry, I'm on a mission to get rid of traditional scales. Here's why: We've been focusing on the wrong metric for far too long, and it's doing real metabolic damage, especially to women over 40. In this episode, I'm diving into everything I've learned about body composition through my doctoral studies and 30+ years of…

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Hidden Food Additives Sabotaging Women Over 40 with Courtney Swan 1:12:06

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"We have allowed about 10,000 additives into our food supply. In the EU, they allow around 300 to 400 additives depending on what country you're looking at. 300 to 400 versus 10,000 is a large leap." - Courtney Swan The shocking truth about what's really in our food will make you rethink everything sitting in your pantry right now. After spending t…

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I Tested 10 Viral Health Trends So You Don't Have To (The Results Will Surprise You) 22:57

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Join me in the JJ Virgin Lifestyle Community Facebook group! I get it - your social media feeds are absolutely flooded with the latest "miracle" solutions, and honestly, it can feel overwhelming trying to figure out what's actually worth your time, money, and energy. As women over 40, we don't have the luxury of experimenting with every trend that …

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Hormone Therapy for Breast Cancer Survivors with Dr. Mindy Goldman 1:03:34

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"No one should suffer. I think a lot of cancer survivors get told, be thankful you're alive. We've got all these wonderful treatments. We will keep you alive and just deal with the side effects of treatments, and that just isn't true." - Dr. Mindy Goldman When I sat across from Dr. Mindy Goldman at dinner the night before Tamsen Fadal's World's Hot…

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What I Actually Eat in a Day: My Daily Nutrition Routine for Women Over 40 22:58

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After decades of working with thousands of women and perfecting my own health journey, I'm sharing with you exactly what fuels my body every single day. This isn't some Instagram-perfect fantasy—this is my real-world daily nutrition routine for women over 40 that travels with me 70% of the time and has helped me maintain muscle mass, energy, and me…

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Revolutionary Skin Science: How to Reverse Cellular Aging with Dr. Alessandra Zonari 1:01:10

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Strong Arms After 40: Science-Backed Muscle Building 33:41

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In this behind-the-scenes episode, I'm pulling back the curtain on exactly how I've maintained strong, defined arms well into my 50s, and more importantly, why this matters so much more than just appearance. After decades in the fitness industry, I've learned that most women are approaching arm training completely wrong – focusing on light weights …

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The Gut Brain Paradox: How Your Microbiome Controls Your Mind with Dr. Steven Gundry 1:03:04

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"I can seal your leaky gut. It'll take a while, but I can seal it. But if you keep swallowing razor blades, you're gonna tear it right open." - Dr. Steven Gundry What if I told you that your brain isn't actually in charge of your thoughts and cravings? My longtime neighbor and friend, Dr. Steven Gundry, just blew my mind again with revelations that…

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10 Hidden Reasons Your Body Holds Onto Fat 32:29

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After four decades in this industry, I've discovered something that will validate every frustration you've felt about your stubborn metabolism. You're eating clean, hitting your macros, crushing your workouts, watching every calorie—and the scale won't budge. The truth? Your body isn't broken, and you're not failing. You've simply been following th…

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Midlife Health Resilience and Returning to Your Authentic Self with Sage Robbins 1:00:46

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"I think true resilience is appreciating what life is offering and finding the gift in it. Finding the gift in the confusion or the gift in the pain, the gift in this circumstance." - Sage Robbins When I first encountered Sage Robbins at the World's Hottest Menopause Party, I was completely awestruck by her presence - not just how she showed up, bu…

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GodSelf 37:57

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It's been a while! I'm back! Here to discuss the shift in energy, consciousness and tapping into the GodSelf and Grid. I touch on trauma being held in the body/energy field and narcissism.

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5 Bone Health Secrets Your DEXA Scan Won't Reveal 24:56

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I'm about to share something that completely changed how I think about bone health – and it might shock you, too. For years, I've been getting DEXA scans and feeling confident about my bone health because my scores looked great. Then I discovered a revolutionary new test called REMS (radiofrequency echographic multi-spectrometry), and guess what? D…

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Boundary Setting for Women: Break Free from Codependency with Terri Cole 55:10

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"How you feel, what you want, and what you think have to be important to you. But it has to be more important than what anyone else wants, thinks, or feels." - Terri Cole Have you ever wondered why you feel exhausted despite being incredibly capable and getting everything done? Licensed psychotherapist Terri Cole joins me to expose the hidden epide…

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The Evening Routine Women Over 40 Need For Maximum Recovery 24:34

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Sleep isn't a luxury - it's your secret weapon for everything from hormone balance to muscle recovery, especially when you're navigating life after 40. The perfect evening routine women over 40 need looks different than what worked in your twenties, and I'm breaking down exactly why your nighttime rituals matter more than you think. From debunking …

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The Hidden Health Crisis Affecting 50% of Women Over 40 with Kim Vopni 1:02:44

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"I argue pelvic floor physical therapists can literally change marriages." - Kim Vopni When I sat down with Kim Vopni, known as "The Vagina Coach," she dropped a bombshell that completely blew my mind about bladder infections that should be standard care—but isn't. As someone who's spent decades in the health and fitness world, I thought I knew eve…

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My Exact Supplement Routine to Stay Strong, Lean, and Energized After 50 24:24

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After decades in the health and nutrition space, I'm finally sharing exactly what's in my supplement arsenal—and trust me, it's evolved significantly since my twenties and thirties! In this transparent deep-dive, I'm opening up my pantry (which is literally half supplements) to show you my complete supplement routine women over 50 should consider w…

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Reversing Alzheimer's: Brain Health Strategies for Midlife Women with Dr. Heather Sandison 1:06:22

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“What we decide to put in our mouth each day, what time we decide to go to sleep, who we choose to engage with, how much movement we get, how we manage our stressors, those choices that we make each day that seem really simple, those have the biggest impact on our brain health as we age." - Dr. Heather Sandison When my son Grant suffered his trauma…

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Energizing and Low Cost Morning Routine That Actually Works for Women Over 40 15:43

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As someone who's spent decades helping women over 40 reclaim their energy and vitality, I'm pulling back the curtain on my real morning routine—the one that keeps me energized, focused, and in peak shape without fancy gadgets or hours of time. Forget those intimidating four-hour morning routines you see on social media; I'm sharing the science-back…

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The Root Cause Approach to Healing Chronic Gut Issues with Hannah Aylward 50:30

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"Our goal is to get you to the point where you can tolerate more foods with less pain and you can live your life. You can go on vacation and you can have some chips and guac or whatever, and you can be okay." - Hannah Aylward Hannah Aylward's journey from chronic gut dysfunction to functional gut health practitioner mirrors what so many of us exper…

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How I Get Enough Protein In A Day (Without It Feeling Like A Chore) 27:21

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Women over 40 face a perfect storm when it comes to protein - we're losing muscle mass, dealing with anabolic resistance, and juggling life demands that make proper nutrition feel impossible. I've cracked the code on hitting my daily protein goals without the boring chicken breast routine, and I'm sharing exactly how I do it. From my morning smooth…

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From Baywatch to Breakthrough: Surviving Breast Cancer and Finding Self-Love with Nicole Eggert 46:22

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"I knew that a negative body was not gonna heal properly. I knew I had to find a way to put my big girl pants on and fight for this." - Nicole Eggert When former Baywatch star Nicole Eggert discovered a golf ball-sized lump in her breast at 51, her world shifted in ways she never imagined. What began as devastating news became an unexpected journey…

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The Ultimate Creatine Guide for Midlife Energy and Focus 18:06

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I'm breaking down everything you need to know about creatine - the game-changing supplement that's not just for bodybuilders anymore. As women over 40, we're dealing with changing metabolism, declining muscle mass, and energy dips that can make us feel like we're fighting an uphill battle. But here's what I've discovered: creatine isn't just about …

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"You Are Not Broken": Transforming Your Understanding of Hormones with Dr. Kelly Casperson 1:14:38

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"Most women think it's their problem, their flaw, that they need to be better or different. But no, you're not broken. You just didn't get an education." — Dr. Kelly Casperson I was blown away by my conversation with Dr. Kelly Casperson, a board-certified urologic surgeon who's on a passionate mission to educate women about their bodies, hormones, …

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The Truth About Keeping Weight Off (Why Most People Fail!) 43:13

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Your body is wired for survival, not aesthetics, and the moment you lose weight, it fights back with everything it's got. I've seen too many women in their 40s, 50s, and beyond lose significant weight only to watch it creep back on—sometimes leaving them worse off than when they started. The harsh reality is that your metabolism can drop 5-20% lowe…

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Detoxify Your Life Without Losing Your Mind with Dr. Aly Cohen 58:32

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"Chemicals are actually more dangerous at low doses than high ones... they're small amounts, but they're able to do a lot with the size and concentration and power of what they are." – Dr. Aly Cohen I invited back triple board-certified physician Dr. Aly Cohen to tackle the intimidating world of environmental toxins. As a rheumatologist, internist,…

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Joint Pain in Menopause? What’s Really Causing It (and How to Fix It Naturally 38:46

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I was shocked when my dentist connected my bleeding gums to low estrogen – the same culprit behind my achy joints and poor recovery! This revelation unlocked my understanding of what Dr. Vonda Wright calls the "Musculoskeletal Syndrome of Menopause." If you're waking up feeling stiff, experiencing joint pain, or noticing your body doesn't bounce ba…