Living the Good Life

What do autoimmune conditions, cardiovascular disease, chronic pain, rashes, joint pain, and fatigue have in common? 

They’re among the dozens of chronic health conditions associated with childhood trauma.

This discovery is revolutionizing medicine, and in this episode, my dear friend Dr. Sara Gottfried joins me to unpack it all. In our discussion, Dr. Gottfried shares both clinical insights and her personal experiences of the ways unresolved trauma can surface in our physical health.

We also cover how it happens, the signs you’re living with the effects of trauma, and most importantly, what you can do now to get free of the past—from traditional therapies to the emerging research on psychedelics. 

It’s a fascinating conversation! If you’ve tried everything to feel better and nothing’s helped, this information could bring you hope.

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Want a really simple way to boost your brain health? Eat more of the right foods.

With a few simple tweaks to your diet, you can give your brain the nutrients it needs to function at its best. Even better, these foods are delicious, versatile, and super easy to find. In this episode, I’m telling you which foods to get more of, how they help, and I’m even sharing a few tips for incorporating them into your meals.

If you want to keep brain fog, inflammation, and cognitive decline at bay, you don’t want to miss this one!

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Do you feel like your brain has a dozen tabs open and you can’t focus on any of them? Maybe you feel anxious, wired, or exhausted, or you notice you just aren’t as productive and good at things as you used to be.

If so, you could have a busy brain… and Dr. Romie Mushtaq is here to help.

In this fascinating discussion, Dr. Mushtaq, a board-certified physician and neurologist, reveals the connection between neuroinflammation and a laundry list of issues, from stress eating to adult-onset ADD. Then, she shares her groundbreaking SHIFT protocol and explains how you can use micro-habits to calm inflammation, conquer chronic stress, sleep deeply, and finally leave burnout behind.

 

This episode is a must-listen for everyone!

 

FULL show notes: https://jjvirgin.com/busybrain

 

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Can you get younger-looking skin without expensive treatments? Yes!

Sure, lasers, filler, and Botox can be great, but you don’t need them to achieve plump, glowing skin. In this episode, I’m sharing my favorite natural ways to boost your collagen—and they’re all backed by science. From important nutrients to surprisingly helpful habits, with these little-known strategies, you could get your best results yet.

Before you book that med spa appointment, listen to this episode!

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What do hormone imbalances, digestive issues, and breathing have in common?

According to Dr. Peter Martone, a neurostructural sleep specialist, they’re all controlled by a nerve you may be damaging in your sleep. 

 

In this episode, he joins me to explain the connection between your sleep, your spine, and your health. He shares how a loss of the cervical-spine curve could cause unexpected chronic symptoms—and what you can do to start turning things around tonight.

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Can you really look and feel younger? Yes!

In this episode, I’m sharing six of my favorite science-backed anti-aging habits—and they go way beyond fighting wrinkles. These practices will get you feeling healthy, energized, and strong. They can improve your quality of life and even your health. But the glowing skin is a great perk.

If you want to unlock a more youthful you and discover what it means to age powerfully, this episode is the perfect place to start. 

 

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Dr. Bill Campbell is back for part 2! In part 1, we talked about fat-loss myths and facts, anti-aging training, and how to get and stay fit using a lifestyle you can maintain.

In this episode, we get into the nuts and bolts of fat loss. Dr. Cambpell reveals the one thing the very lean women he’s studied have in common, the connection between muscle mass and hunger (this one may surprise you!), and what he learned about hormones when he intentionally gained 50 pounds.

Plus, Dr. Campbell is sharing specific—and very doable—recommendations you can use to start burning fat and shifting your body composition. If you've been stuck in a fat-loss plateau, there are some gems in here that will help you start moving in the right direction.

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If metabolism doesn’t slow down til your 60s, why can’t you lose weight now? 

 

Look no further than your hormones. These messengers control hunger, how much fat you hold onto, where you store it, how hard it is to burn it, and so much more. In this episode, I’m explaining which hormones you need to keep an eye on, how they interact with each other, and what you can do to maintain balance. 

 

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How can the average person get and stay in shape without living at the gym? 

 

That’s the question Dr. Bill Campbell, fat-loss expert and professor of exercise physiology, has dedicated his career to answering. He joins me in this episode to share the essential lessons he’s learned while running the University of South Florida’s Physique & Performance Lab.

We cover a lot of ground, like fat-loss myths and facts, anti-aging training, and how to get and stay fit using a lifestyle you can maintain. Then, Dr. Campbell definitively answers a question I hear frequently: Is it really true your body can’t use more than 22g of protein at a time? 

 

The best part? He’ll be back next week for part 2 of this fascinating conversation. You won’t want to miss any of it!

 

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Between dining out, disappointing hotel gyms, and time zone changes, it can be hard to keep up with healthy habits while you’re traveling.

 

I’ve spent years figuring out sensible strategies that work, and in this episode, I’m sharing my best travel health tips. With a little motivation, some creativity, and a bit of dedication, you can sail through your trip feeling strong and fit.

 

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