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All About Supplements
27/07/2026 | 40 mins.
Are you carrying around a grocery bag full of daily supplements without actually knowing if they’re working for your body?
In this episode, I break down exactly which supplements matter for women over 40, from the foundational must-haves like vitamin D, magnesium, omega-3s, and creatine to the amino acids, electrolytes, and collagen I layer on top to support muscle, energy, and recovery. I answer your biggest supplement questions live, covering everything from creatine safety around kidney stones and cancer survivorship to magnesium types, taurine, B12, and what to do about a bloated belly. My goal is always to help you simplify your routine so you know exactly what you need, what you can skip, and how to build a supplement stack that actually works for your body.
What you’ll learn:
(02:38) The Yolked egg-yolk supplement can support muscle building for women 40+.
(10:59) Vitamin D should be dosed based on lab testing, and why it works best paired with K2.
(12:55) How much magnesium most people need and why it's essential for hormones and energy.
(13:35) Creatine HCl is better absorbed than monohydrate, and why women need to supplement with it.
(17:55) Collagen doesn't build muscle, but it does support your connective tissue.
(23:54) What the research says about creatine's safety for kidney stones and cancer survivors.
(30:45) Which types of magnesium are more likely to cause diarrhea, and which ones to use instead.
(35:10) Fiber and plant variety are key to restoring your gut microbiome as you age.
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Full show notes (including all links mentioned): https://jjvirgin.com/allaboutsupplements
Revolutionize Your Longevity with AI
24/07/2026 | 11 mins.
What would change about your healthcare if an AI could model your exact biology instead of general population averages?
I sat down with Dr. Darshan Shah, a physician of 30 years and the founder of Next Health, to talk about where personalized medicine is headed — starting with the wild idea of a "digital twin" that can help predict how your body will respond to everything from sauna sessions to surgery. We got into why AI is only half the equation, and why the best care will always pair that technology with an empathetic human practitioner. Darshan also walked me through the pyramid he uses with patients, proving that the flashiest biohacks mean nothing without the foundational habits of sleep, movement, and nutrition underneath them.

(00:00) What a digital twin is and how it's built from your data.
(01:31) How close we already are to having your own digital twin.
(01:44) Why digital twins could be a game changer for menopause.
(02:53) The biggest risk of letting AI replace human healthcare.
(04:39) What Next Health is and why Dr. Shah built it.
(07:07) Why your foundational habits have to come before advanced biohacks.
(08:13) How Next Health's four-level pyramid guides your health journey.
(10:11) What's most exciting right now for women's health over 40.

Watch the full episode: https://youtu.be/SIZ3_JWVoBo?si=qbLR_RT2xfRZec0U

Full show notes (including all links mentioned): https://jjvirgin.com/drshah
Dan Pardi Reveals Vitamin C's Surprising Anti-Aging Power
22/07/2026 | 59 mins.
Are you taking the right form of vitamin C, or is most of it going to waste?
In this episode, I sit down again with Dr. Dan Pardi to unpack a brand-new study revealing "ferroaging" — a mechanism where iron builds up in our tissues and quietly accelerates how we age. Dan, a researcher and health-behavior expert who helps develop products at Qualia, walks me through why vitamin C turned out to be the single most powerful compound for slowing and even reversing this process. We get into the forms, doses, and timing that actually make vitamin C work, so you can move it from an afterthought to a true foundation of your longevity stack.
What you’ll learn:
06:08 Why vitamin C matters far beyond fighting off colds and flus.
06:57 What the brand-new Cell Metabolism study revealed about a new aging mechanism called ferroaging.
08:22 How ferroptosis differs from normal cell death — and why iron makes cells "explode".
13:01 Why vitamin C beat every other compound at blocking this iron-driven aging process.
16:52 What happened when monkeys drank vitamin C for 40 months, including younger brains and tissues.
22:03 How liposomal, buffered, and ascorbic-acid forms of vitamin C differ in absorption.
27:07 How to time your vitamin C so it doesn't blunt your workout gains.
47:19 Which foundational supplements Dan builds his own longevity stack around.
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The Creatine Playbook: Why Women Need This One Supplement
20/07/2026 | 13 mins.
Did you know that women naturally have 70% to 80% lower tissue stores of creatine than men?

Creatine has evolved from a “bodybuilding” supplement into a practical tool for energy, recovery, strength, and even brain support, with especially compelling benefits for women who may have lower creatine stores and notice more fatigue, brain fog, or slower recovery. It works by helping replenish ATP, the body’s quick-access energy supply, which can translate into harder workouts, better performance, stronger muscles, and longer-term support for bone and metabolic health; while creatine monohydrate is the most studied form, many people also look at alternative forms for better tolerance and dosing convenience. My perspective is that creatine is particularly valuable for women—not just “gym bros”—especially during cycling, perimenopause, and menopause, when energy, mood, muscle, and cognition can all be challenged.

What you’ll learn:
(00:00) Why creatine is essential for women, not just bodybuilders
(01:55) Why women have lower baseline creatine stores than men
(03:22) How menopause increases your need for creatine
(04:06) Why creatine monohydrate causes bloating and gas
(05:31) Why creatine HCl absorbs better with no digestive side effects
(06:51) How muscle mass boosts your resting fat burn
(08:55) Debunking myths on bulkiness and kidney damage
(09:41) How to dose creatine HCl with magnesium and taurine

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The BBL Reality Check
17/07/2026 | 10 mins.
What makes BBLs one of the riskiest procedures in plastic surgery?

I’m sitting down with plastic surgeon Dr. Rady Rahban to get real about one of the most talked-about and misunderstood procedures in beauty: the Brazilian Butt Lift. We break down why BBLs can be so risky, what actually happens when fat is removed and transferred, and why aggressive liposuction can create problems long after the initial “wow” moment. We also explore a new fat-transfer option that could be a total game changer for lean, fit women who want subtle volume without having enough fat to donate.

(00:00) Why board certification matters, but why doing your homework still matters even more.

(00:49) What a Brazilian Butt Lift actually is and why it became such a popular procedure.

(01:39) Why creating even a small change in the butt requires a surprisingly large amount of fat.

(02:22) Why liposuction for a BBL is often much more aggressive than standard targeted liposuction.

(03:41) How BBLs became one of the deadliest procedures in plastic surgery.

(04:42) Why injecting too much fat too deeply can lead to a dangerous fat embolism.

(06:31) Why lean, fit women may struggle with volume loss in the face, breasts, or butt despite being in great shape.

(07:32) How donor fat scaffolding may offer a new way to restore volume without traditional fat harvesting.

Watch the full episode: https://youtu.be/0yLzL_GGiy8?si=qRnRDfT85adflE9Q

Full show notes (including all links mentioned): https://jjvirgin.com/drrady

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Well Beyond 40 with JJ Virgin is the podcast for women who want to age powerfully and enjoy the best chapter of their lives. It’s YOUR turn now to focus on nutrition, wellness, fitness, mindfulness, and beauty. Refuel your body. Reignite your wellness. Renew your passion. Fall (back) in love with your life, and discover what it means to age powerfully. Every information-packed episode combines cutting-edge science, pearls of wisdom from JJ’s four decades as a health and wellness leader and the world’s leading experts on weight loss, metabolism, menopause, life transitions and much more. We dive deep into topics like cultivating mindfulness, building strong relationships and setting boundaries, and choosing health…in a nutshell, how we can AGE POWERFULLY into this second half of our lives. At Well Beyond 40, we empower women in their 40s, 50s, 60, 70s (and beyond!) to defy stereotypes and say, “It's my time now. It's my turn now. It’s my opportunity to step into my best life!” For four decades, JJ Virgin has helped people lose weight and stop weight regain by eliminating hidden food intolerances and lowering their sugar impact. As a triple-board certified nutrition expert and Fitness Hall of Famer, JJ helps you stay fired up and focused on being your healthiest rockstar self. In addition to hosting Well Beyond 40, JJ is a prominent TV and media personality. She was co-host of TLC’s Freaky Eaters and the on-camera nutritionist for Weight Loss Challenges on Dr. Phil. Over the years, JJ has made numerous appearances on PBS, Dr. Oz, Rachael Ray, Access Hollywood, and the TODAY Show. She also speaks regularly and has shared the stage with notables including Seth Godin, Lisa Nichols, Gary Vaynerchuk, Mark Hyman, Dan Buettner, and Mary Morrissey. JJ is the author of 4 New York Times bestsellers: The Virgin Diet, The Virgin Diet Cookbook, The Sugar Impact Diet, and The Sugar Impact Diet Cookbook. JJ is also the author of Warrior Mom: 7 Secrets to Bold, Brave Resilience. She regularly writes for major blogs and other publications including mindbodygreen and Medium. Visit jjvirgin.com for hundreds of free recipes and resources, plus state-of-the-art programs, products, and plenty of support to help you rev up your metabolism, reignite your wellness, and step powerfully into the second half of your life. 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.

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