Well Beyond 40

"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 everything about taking care of my body. But this conversation revealed a massive blind spot that affects up to 50% of women who've given birth, and countless others who haven't. Kim's expertise revealed why pelvic floor health for women over 40 is absolutely critical, yet so many of us are secretly struggling with issues we've been told are "just part of being a woman" or "normal aging." From understanding why 95% of women with low back pain have pelvic floor dysfunction to learning how vaginal estrogen can be a game-changer for UTI prevention, this episode will transform how you think about your body and empower you to take action that could literally change your life.   What you’ll learn: * Why pelvic floor health for women over 40 is crucial for preventing surgery and maintaining active lifestyles * The shocking statistics about pelvic organ prolapse and incontinence that no one talks about * How menopause and hormonal changes dramatically impact your pelvic floor function * The connection between chronic constipation, posture, and pelvic floor dysfunction * Why every woman should see a pelvic floor physical therapist annually (just like the dentist!) * The truth about vaginal estrogen and how it can prevent recurrent UTIs * Simple steps you can take right now to assess and improve your pelvic floor health * How to properly integrate pelvic floor training into your existing workout routine Love the Podcast? Here’s what to do: Make My Day & Share Your Thoughts! * Subscribe to the podcast & leave me a review * Text a screenshot to 813-565-2627 * Expect a personal reply because your voice is so important to me. Join 55,000+ followers who make this podcast thrive. Want to listen to the show completely ad-free?  * Go to subscribetojj.com [http://subscribetojj.com] * Enjoy the VIP experience for just $4.99/month or $49.99/year (save 17%!) * Click “TRY FREE” and start your ad-free journey today! Full show notes (including all links mentioned): https://jjvirgin.com/vopni [https://jjvirgin.com/vopni] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

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 when optimizing for strength, energy, and powerful aging. Here's what makes this episode different: I'm not just telling you what to take—I'm sharing my personal philosophy of "fix the deficiencies first, then optimize for longevity." From my morning thyroid support to my evening muscle-building protocol, you'll get the exact dosages, timing, and reasoning behind every choice. Plus, I'll share the game-changing discoveries I made at recent medical conferences, including a peptide that's revolutionizing muscle health and a fertilized egg protein that helped me gain 2.5 pounds of lean muscle in just two months. This isn't about copying my routine—it's about understanding the framework so you can build your own supplement routine women over 50 can use to age powerfully, not gracefully.   What you’ll learn: * The "fix deficiencies first" philosophy that should guide every supplement routine women over 50 create for lasting energy and strength * My exact morning hormone protocol with desiccated thyroid and T3, plus why timing matters for optimal absorption * The revolutionary Pep Strong peptide from Healthgevity that supports muscle protein synthesis without injections * How Fortetropin (fertilized egg yolk protein) helped me gain 2.5 pounds of lean muscle mass in 8 weeks while losing fat * My complete workout supplement stack including Pique Tea's cold-extracted green tea and essential amino acids * The essential deficiency-correcting supplements every woman over 50 needs: enzymes, D3+K2, omega-3s, creatine, and magnesium * My evening protocol for muscle protein synthesis during sleep and optimal recovery * Why I switched to BodyBio phosphatidylcholine for cellular detox support after discovering mold exposure Love the Podcast? Here’s what to do: Make My Day & Share Your Thoughts! * Subscribe to the podcast & leave me a review * Text a screenshot to 813-565-2627 * Expect a personal reply because your voice is so important to me. Join 55,000+ followers who make this podcast thrive. Want to listen to the show completely ad-free?  * Go to subscribetojj.com [http://subscribetojj.com] * Enjoy the VIP experience for just $4.99/month or $49.99/year (save 17%!) * Click “TRY FREE” and start your ad-free journey today! Full show notes (including all links mentioned): https://jjvirgin.com/mysupplementroutine [https://jjvirgin.com/mysupplementroutine] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

“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 traumatic brain injury, I learned firsthand how devastating cognitive decline can be for an entire family. That's why I was so excited to sit down with Dr. Heather Sandison, a pioneering naturopathic doctor who's literally rewriting the story around Alzheimer's and dementia. While most memory care centers are one-way doors, Heather runs what she calls a "memory recovery program" where the goal is for people to return home—and they're doing it! Through her groundbreaking work applying Dr. Dale Bredesen's protocols, she's seeing 74% of her patients with cognitive impairment actually improve. Her approach to preventing Alzheimer's in midlife women focuses on hope, action, and evidence-based strategies that work. Whether you're carrying APOE4 genes, worried about your family history, or simply want to protect your brain as you age, this conversation is packed with hope and actionable strategies for preventing Alzheimer's in midlife women. From the power of ketogenic nutrition and sleep optimization to addressing hidden infections and hormonal signaling, Heather breaks down the six pillars of brain health that every woman over 40 needs to understand. This isn't about accepting decline—it's about taking control of your cognitive destiny. * The six key components of brain health and how to optimize each one for preventing alzheimer's in midlife women * Why APOE genetic testing is crucial for women over 40 and how to act on your results * How sleep apnea (even in thin women who don't snore) devastates brain health and simple at-home testing options * The specific ketogenic approach that helps patients remember their grandchildren's names within 72 hours * Hidden infections in your mouth and body that trigger brain inflammation and cognitive decline * Why caregivers have 2-6 times higher risk of developing Alzheimer's and how to protect yourself * The surprising connection between hormones, exercise, and building new brain connections after menopause * Simple lifestyle interventions that work better than any pharmaceutical for preventing cognitive decline Love the Podcast? Here’s what to do: Make My Day & Share Your Thoughts! * Subscribe to the podcast & leave me a review * Text a screenshot to 813-565-2627 * Expect a personal reply because your voice is so important to me. Join 50,000+ followers who make this podcast thrive. Want to listen to the show completely ad-free?  * Go to subscribetojj.com [http://subscribetojj.com] * Enjoy the VIP experience for just $4.99/month or $49.99/year (save 17%!) * Click “TRY FREE” and start your ad-free journey today! What You'll Learn: Full show notes (including all links mentioned): https://jjvirgin.com/reversingalzheimers [https://jjvirgin.com/reversingalzheimers] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

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-backed habits that take just 15 minutes but create dramatic shifts in your physiology for the entire day. This energizing low cost morning routine includes everything from gratitude practices that activate your parasympathetic nervous system to budget-friendly contrast therapy using your own bathroom—strategies that work for busy women who want maximum impact with minimal time investment. You'll discover why starting with intention instead of your phone changes everything, how a simple protein-packed smoothie sets your metabolic tone, and the affordable biohacks that deliver the same benefits as expensive equipment. The best part about this energizing low cost morning routine is that you probably already have everything you need in your home right now.   What you’ll learn: * The four daily affirmations that set your emotional tone before the chaos begins * Why checking your phone first thing sabotages your entire day's energy * How to create contrast therapy benefits using just your bathroom (no expensive equipment needed) * The science behind morning light exposure and its impact on metabolism and circadian rhythm * Strategic supplement timing that maximizes workout performance and recovery * Why hitting 40 grams of protein at breakfast prevents the blood sugar rollercoaster * Budget-friendly alternatives to expensive biohacking tech that deliver the same results * How this energizing and low cost morning routine creates massive physiological momentum for women over 40 Love the Podcast? Here’s what to do: Make My Day & Share Your Thoughts! * Subscribe to the podcast & leave me a review * Text a screenshot to 813-565-2627 * Expect a personal reply because your voice is so important to me. Join 55,000+ followers who make this podcast thrive. Want to listen to the show completely ad-free?  * Go to subscribetojj.com [http://subscribetojj.com] * Enjoy the VIP experience for just $4.99/month or $49.99/year (save 17%!) * Click “TRY FREE” and start your ad-free journey today! Full show notes (including all links mentioned): https://jjvirgin.com/morningroutine [https://jjvirgin.com/morningroutine] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

"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 experience in our 40s and beyond - doing everything "right" yet still struggling with mysterious digestive issues. Her story resonates deeply because she discovered that healing isn't just about elimination diets or avoiding certain foods forever. It's about getting to the root cause of the root cause. Hannah shares why gut problems are more prevalent than ever, how stress, toxin exposure, and even birth control pills contribute to digestive dysfunction, and most importantly, how to actually heal your gut so you can enjoy food freedom again. This conversation will shift your perspective from fearing foods to understanding that your body can become resilient enough to handle life's imperfections while maintaining optimal health. What you’ll learn: * Why gut problems are more prevalent now than ever, including the role of chronic stress, environmental toxins, and hormonal disruptions * The advanced functional testing that reveals what's really happening in your digestive system beyond basic elimination diets * How to distinguish between true food sensitivities and underlying gut dysfunction that makes you reactive to healthy foods * The connection between gut health and seemingly unrelated symptoms like brain fog, skin issues, anxiety, and thyroid problems * Why popular dietary trends like low FODMAP, carnivore, and extreme restriction often miss the mark for long-term healing * The role of microbiome diversity and specific beneficial bacteria like Akkermansia in maintaining gut barrier function * How to address SIBO, leaky gut, and fat maldigestion without relying solely on prescription antibiotics * A balanced perspective on controversial topics like oxalates, histamines, and lectins - and when restriction might actually be harmful Love the Podcast? Here’s what to do: Make My Day & Share Your Thoughts! * Subscribe to the podcast & leave me a review * Text a screenshot to 813-565-2627 * Expect a personal reply because your voice is so important to me. Join 55,000+ followers who make this podcast thrive. Want to listen to the show completely ad-free?  * Go to subscribetojj.com [http://subscribetojj.com] * Enjoy the VIP experience for just $4.99/month or $49.99/year (save 17%!) * Click “TRY FREE” and start your ad-free journey today! Full show notes (including all links mentioned): https://jjvirgin.com/hannah [https://jjvirgin.com/hannah] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]