Your body is always in a state of rebuilding. It is constantly breaking down and building up muscle. The goal is to build more than you break down, or at least stay balanced. Here is the problem. Many people on GLP-1 medications like Ozempic or any diet
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The vagus nerve is trending everywhere, but most people are misunderstanding what it actually does. JJ Virgin and Dr. Aimie Apigian break down the real science behind vagus nerve toning, why breathwork and humming aren’t always safe for everyone, and how the vagus nerve connects your emotions
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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
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What if stress wasn’t about what happens to you, but about your capacity to handle it? In this powerful conversation, JJ Virgin and Dr. Aimie Apigian dive into how successful people navigate intense pressure without breaking down and why it’s not because they’re immune to stress, but
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Protein works like your body’s natural GLP-1. When you eat protein, it helps raise and lower GLP-1 levels naturally, which supports satiety, balances blood sugar, and reduces food noise. That is how your body is designed to function. The issue is that most people today have a
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Today’s episode of Well Beyond 40 is one you don’t want to miss. I sat down with Dr. Nicholas Fabiano, a psychiatrist and researcher, to talk about the powerful connection between movement and mental health, and the groundbreaking evidence showing how exercise can perform just as well
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Are weighted vests the next fitness gimmick—or do they actually work? In this video, JJ Virgin breaks down the science behind weighted vests and why they can be a powerful tool for women over 40 looking to boost fat loss, metabolism, and everyday calorie burn. JJ dives
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I’ve spent my career helping women over 40 take back their energy, rebuild their metabolism, and age powerfully. It’s not about eating less. It’s about eating smarter, training with purpose, and creating strength that lasts. Follow for science-backed strategies to build muscle, balance hormones, and feel unstoppable
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Want strong, toned arms without spending hours at the gym? In this 15-minute workout, JJ Virgin walks you through her favorite upper-body push and pull exercises designed specifically for women over 40. These compound moves target your triceps, biceps, shoulders, and back while strengthening your core and
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Ever come back from vacation feeling bloated or sluggish, even after eating at nice restaurants? It might not be the extra wine or dessert. It’s often the seed oils hiding in your meals. Check out the full episode Why Seed Oils Are Sabotaging Your Health with Dr.
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