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  • What Doctors Miss About Chronic Illness and Aging with Dr. Jess Peatross

    What Doctors Miss About Chronic Illness and Aging with Dr. Jess Peatross
    Jan 21 2026
    Why do chronic symptoms persist even when the results from your lab work say that everything’s “normal”? In this episode, Dr. Jessica Peatross and I talk about why so many women feel stuck with unexplained symptoms even when their lab results say everything is “normal.” We unpack how hidden toxins, stealth infections, and nervous system overload quietly sabotage healing after 40. This conversation is about giving your symptoms language, restoring trust in your body, and understanding why healing requires the right sequence, not more guesswork. Today’s guest is Dr. Jess, a functional medicine physician who helps patients uncover the real root causes behind chronic illness. What you’ll learn: (01:49) Why feeling awful with “normal” lab results doesn’t mean your symptoms are imagined. (07:46) How mitochondrial dysfunction can be missed by standard blood work. (10:03) Why chronic stress quietly disrupts hormones, blood sugar, and immunity. (13:20) How stealth infections like mold and parasites contribute to chronic illness. (17:48) Why environmental toxins accumulate in the body and overwhelm detox pathways over time. (22:15) How poor sleep and nervous system imbalance reinforce chronic symptoms. (29:35) Why detox must start with drainage, mineral balance, and nervous system regulation. (41:45) How sauna use, breathwork, binders, and simple home changes support safe detoxification. Love the podcast? Here’s what to do: Subscribe to the podcast. Leave a review. Text a screenshot to me at 813-565-2627 and wait for a personal reply because your voice is so important to me. Want to listen to the show completely ad-free? Go to http://subscribetojj.com Click “TRY FREE” and start your ad-free journey today! When you’re ready, enjoy the VIP experience for just $4.99 per month or $49.99 per year (save 17%!) Full show notes (including all links mentioned): http://jjvirgin.com/jessica Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    55 min
  • The Real Goal After 40 Is Building Muscle, Strength & Power

    The Real Goal After 40 Is Building Muscle, Strength & Power
    Jan 19 2026
    Why does cardio stop working for fat loss after 40? Also, what types of exercise best protect strength and independence as you age? In this episode, I break down why the goal of exercise after 40 is no longer burning calories, but building muscle, strength, and power. I explain how aging biology, muscle loss, and metabolic adaptation make endless cardio ineffective for women in midlife. I also share the science, the research, and the practical strategy to help you train smarter so you can preserve independence, energy, and longevity. What you’ll learn: (03:17) How excessive cardio can stall fat loss by triggering metabolic compensation. (04:01) What research shows about energy expenditure plateaus with endurance exercise. (05:33) Why muscle loss—not fat gain—is the biggest risk factor after 40. (06:18) How fast-twitch muscle fibers decline with age and why power training matters. (09:51) The importance of Non-Exercise Activity Thermogenesis (NEAT) and why you must track your daily movement to prevent metabolic compensation. (14:32) Why high-intensity interval training improves your longevity and power. Love the podcast? Here’s what to do: Subscribe to the podcast. Leave a review. Text a screenshot to me at 813-565-2627 and wait for a personal reply because your voice is so important to me. Want to listen to the show completely ad-free? Go to http://subscribetojj.com Click “TRY FREE” and start your ad-free journey today! When you’re ready, enjoy the VIP experience for just $4.99 per month or $49.99 per year (save 17%!) Full show notes (including all links mentioned): https://jjvirgin.com/buildingmuscle Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    26 min
  • Essential Skincare Routines for Women Over Forty with Dr. Mamina Turegano

    Essential Skincare Routines for Women Over Forty with Dr. Mamina Turegano
    Jan 14 2026
    If your skin could talk, what might it say about how you’re aging? Would it say “This woman is rocking it” or “There might be a few things that you can tweak”? In this episode, my guest and I explore how your skin is far more than a beauty metric—it’s a living reflection of your hormones, inflammation, stress, and overall health. I’m joined by Dr. Mamina Turegano, a triple board-certified dermatologist with a powerful internal-medicine perspective on aging skin. Together, we break down what actually works after 40, what’s hype, and how to build a smarter inside-out strategy for skin longevity. What you’ll learn: (02:05) Why your skin is a direct reflection of hormones, inflammation, and mitochondrial health. (05:35) How stress and cortisol can trigger acne, hives, dandruff, and flare-ups. (09:01) What estrogen decline during perimenopause does to collagen, hydration, and skin thickness. (12:44) Which skincare ingredients have the strongest evidence for anti-aging after 40. (19:18) How peptides, autophagy, and cellular senescence affect visible skin aging. (25:49) Why hydrocolloid patches work so well for hormonal and inflammatory acne. (28:04) What red and blue light therapies actually do for inflammation, acne, and rejuvenation. (42:33) How to fade dark spots, melasma, and acne scars without making pigmentation worse. Love the podcast? Here’s what to do: Subscribe to the podcast. Leave a review. Text a screenshot to me at 813-565-2627 and wait for a personal reply because your voice is so important to me. Want to listen to the show completely ad-free? Go to http://subscribetojj.com Click “TRY FREE” and start your ad-free journey today! When you’re ready, enjoy the VIP experience for just $4.99 per month or $49.99 per year (save 17%!) Full show notes (including all links mentioned): http://jjvirgin.com/drmamina Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    55 min
  • Why You’re Not Losing Weight, Even When You’re Doing Everything Right

    Why You’re Not Losing Weight, Even When You’re Doing Everything Right
    Jan 12 2026
    What are the real reasons why women struggle to lose weight in midlife? I see this pattern constantly: women doing all the “right” things and still feeling stuck, frustrated, and blamed by their own bodies. In this episode, I break down why the old weight-loss rulebook stops working in midlife and what’s actually driving fat loss after 40. Once you understand how muscle, protein, blood sugar, stress, hormones, and gut health interact, you can stop fighting your metabolism and finally start working with it. What you’ll learn: (02:25) Why auditing protein intake, calories, and ultra-processed foods is the first step before blaming your metabolism. (04:35) How age-related muscle loss slows metabolism. (05:08) Why undereating protein drives hunger, overeating, and stalled fat loss. (06:03) How unstable blood sugar and high insulin block access to stored body fat. (08:16) Why walking or strength movements after meals help regulate blood sugar. (09:06) How chronic stress and poor sleep raise cortisol and promote fat storage. (10:24) What happens to metabolism, sleep, and fat distribution during perimenopause. (12:58) Why tracking biofeedback data replaces willpower as the key to sustainable fat loss. Love the podcast? Here’s what to do: Subscribe to the podcast. Leave a review. Text a screenshot to me at 813-565-2627 and wait for a personal reply because your voice is so important to me. Want to listen to the show completely ad-free? Go to http://subscribetojj.com Click “TRY FREE” and start your ad-free journey today! When you’re ready, enjoy the VIP experience for just $4.99 per month or $49.99 per year (save 17%!) Full show notes (including all links mentioned): https://jjvirgin.com/weightloss Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    20 min
  • The Next Big Longevity Conversation Is Stem Cells with Dr. Dan Pardi

    The Next Big Longevity Conversation Is Stem Cells with Dr. Dan Pardi
    Jan 7 2026
    How can you activate your own stem cells without costly medical procedures? In this episode, Dr. Dan Pardi and I break down the real science behind stem cells and why they’re central to aging powerfully. We also explore how lifestyle, inflammation, exercise, and nutrition all shape the environment that allows stem cells to repair and renew your body. Dr. Pardi is a neuroscientist and human performance expert who’s obsessed with helping people age better from the inside out. He’s worked with elite military units, Fortune 500 executives, and now serves as Chief Health Officer at Qualia Life Sciences, translating cutting-edge longevity science into real-world tools. What you’ll learn: (05:43) What stem cells are and how they function as your body’s primary repair system. (07:22) Why stem cell exhaustion is a hallmark of aging and what changes as you get older. (12:33) How lifestyle and environment influence stem cell quantity and quality over time. (16:31) The full life cycle of a stem cell. (19:49) What parabiosis research reveals about rejuvenation and cellular environments. (22:33) Why inflammation interferes with stem cell signaling and repair. (30:46) How nutrition, polyphenols, and supplements can support stem cell performance. (01:00:03) The daily habits that matter most for longevity and cellular health. Love the podcast? Here’s what to do: Subscribe to the podcast. Leave a review. Text a screenshot to me at 813-565-2627 and wait for a personal reply because your voice is so important to me. Want to listen to the show completely ad-free? Go to http://subscribetojj.com Click “TRY FREE” and start your ad-free journey today! When you’re ready, enjoy the VIP experience for just $4.99 per month or $49.99 per year (save 17%!) Full show notes (including all links mentioned): http://jjvirgin.com/stemcells Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 ora e 22 min
  • I've Been Lifting for 40 Years. Here's the Truth About Getting "Bulky"

    I've Been Lifting for 40 Years. Here's the Truth About Getting "Bulky"
    Jan 5 2026
    What actually causes the “bulky” look people blame on lifting? I’ve been lifting weights for over 40 years, and I want to finally put the fear of getting “bulky” to rest. In this episode, I break down what really happens when you lift, why muscle actually makes you leaner, and how women have a built-in advantage when it comes to staying sculpted. I also share exactly how I balance training, nutrition, and recovery to build strong, toned muscle that supports powerful aging. What you’ll learn: (00:10) Why lifting weights does not automatically make your body bigger or bulkier. (02:35) How muscle acts like “metabolic Spanx” to tighten and support your body. (03:19) Why building muscle improves insulin sensitivity and fat burning. (04:07) How progressive overload is the key driver of muscle growth. (06:42) Why compound movements should come before isolation exercises. (09:21) How training close to failure supports results without overtraining. (12:34) Why mobility work matters more than stretching before lifting. (16:36) How protein, carbohydrates, and recovery work together to build muscle. Love the podcast? Here’s what to do: Subscribe to the podcast. Leave a review. Text a screenshot to me at 813-565-2627 and wait for a personal reply because your voice is so important to me. Want to listen to the show completely ad-free? Go to http://subscribetojj.com Click “TRY FREE” and start your ad-free journey today! When you’re ready, enjoy the VIP experience for just $4.99 per month or $49.99 per year (save 17%!) Full show notes (including all links mentioned): https://jjvirgin.com/lifting Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    30 min
  • The Real Longevity Secrets Hidden in Blue Zones with Dan Buettner

    The Real Longevity Secrets Hidden in Blue Zones with Dan Buettner
    Dec 31 2025
    What do the world’s longest-lived populations eat differently? In this episode, my guest and I unpack what the world’s longest-lived people actually do to stay healthy well into old age. Dan Buettner and I also explore why longevity isn’t about biohacking or supplements, but about designing your environment, your food, and your daily routines to work for you. Dan Buettner is a National Geographic explorer and bestselling author who’s spent decades studying the world’s longest-lived people in the Blue Zones. He’s known for turning cutting-edge longevity research into practical, real-life strategies that actually stick. What you’ll learn: (04:07) Why Dan says longevity isn’t about discipline or biohacking, but long-term environment design. (04:51) What centenarians across Blue Zones have eaten consistently over decades. (07:36) Why the belief in a “quick fix” is the biggest misconception about longevity. (10:13) How daily walking and natural movement add years of life expectancy. (12:25) Why getting up and down from the floor may be one of the best forms of exercise as you age. (16:42) How living in hilly or steep environments is linked to longer life spans. (19:16) How flavor science was used to make healthy Blue Zones food irresistibly delicious. (27:01) Why Blue Zones cultures avoid snacking and eat most of their calories earlier in the day. Love the podcast? Here’s what to do: Subscribe to the podcast. Leave a review. Text a screenshot to me at 813-565-2627 and wait for a personal reply because your voice is so important to me. Want to listen to the show completely ad-free? Go to http://subscribetojj.com Click “TRY FREE” and start your ad-free journey today! When you’re ready, enjoy the VIP experience for just $4.99 per month or $49.99 per year (save 17%!) Full show notes (including all links mentioned): http://jjvirgin.com/bluezone Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    45 min
  • The Food Pyramid is a Scam (And What to Do Instead)

    The Food Pyramid is a Scam (And What to Do Instead)
    Dec 29 2025
    Are you following a "healthy" diet that was actually designed by marketing experts instead of food experts and medical researchers? In this episode, I expose the ugly truth about the Food Guide Pyramid and how this "pyramid-shaped lie" was built on marketing and sponsorships rather than actual science. We’ve been told for decades to build our meals around grains and fear fat, a strategy that has contributed to the explosion of obesity and metabolic disease. Today, I’m sharing my "JJ’s Plate Method" to help you reclaim your metabolism by prioritizing protein, healthy fats, and fiber-rich vegetables. What you’ll learn: (00:05) Why the Food Guide Pyramid was marketing, not nutrition science. (02:28) How USDA priorities favored agriculture and industry over public health. (03:10) What recent research says about dietary guidelines and rising metabolic disease. (04:45) Why MyPlate failed to fix the problems of the original pyramid. (05:04) How low-fat, high-carb eating drove insulin resistance and weight gain. (06:36) Why protein intake is critical for muscle, metabolism, and aging well. (08:16) How to build JJ’s Plate using protein, healthy fats, vegetables, and fiber. (12:22) Why building muscle matters more than following outdated food rules. Love the podcast? Here’s what to do: Subscribe to the podcast. Leave a review. Text a screenshot to me at 813-565-2627 and wait for a personal reply because your voice is so important to me. Want to listen to the show completely ad-free? Go to http://subscribetojj.com Click “TRY FREE” and start your ad-free journey today! When you’re ready, enjoy the VIP experience for just $4.99 per month or $49.99 per year (save 17%!) Full show notes (including all links mentioned): https://jjvirgin.com/foodpyramid Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    19 min