The Jillian Michaels Show

Sasha DiGuilian, world champion free-climber and author of the new book, Take the Lead: Hanging On, Letting Go, and Conquering Life’s Hardest Climbs joins Jillian to share her top strategies for overcoming fear, building resilience, managing setbacks, and coming out on top in a male dominated industry, against all odds. Guest Links:The book: Take the Lead: Hanging On, Letting Go, and Conquering Life’s Hardest Climbs Soocial: @SashaDiGuilianSEND Bars: https://www.sendbars.com get 15% using code keepingitreal at checkout.  For 25% off The Fitness App by Jillian Michaels, go to www.thefitnessapp.com/podcastdealFollow us on Instagram @JillianMichaels and @MartiniCindyJillian Michaels Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1880466198675549Email your questions to JillianPodcast@gmail.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Veteran wellness journalist and author joins Jillian to help us level-up our health, relationships, and career with the simplest science-backed life hacks. From finding love, combating anxiety and depression, and getting your well deserved promotion - Liz gives us all the most effective action steps.Guest Links:The Liz Moody Podcast, on all podcast streaming platformsIG and TikTok: @LizMoodyBuy the book at 100WaysToChangeYourLife.com Website: LizMoody.com Previous guest mentioned in this episode:Anna Lembke, Episode 651, 7/31/23https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-to-beat-any-addiction-with-dr-anna-lembke-author/id418368811?i=1000622894916 For 25% off The Fitness App by Jillian Michaels, go to www.thefitnessapp.com/podcastdealFollow us on Instagram @JillianMichaels and @MartiniCindyJillian Michaels Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1880466198675549Email your questions to JillianPodcast@gmail.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Priv

Calley Means graduated from Stanford undergrad and Harvard Business School, and went on to lobby American politicians on behalf of big food and big pharmaceutical companies. Now he is exposing the incentives for this toxic duo of Big Food and Big Pharmaceutical to keep us fatter, sicker, and more depressed, in addition to the corrupt practices they engage in to do it -- from intimidating our senators and buying off our doctors with “consulting fees,” to paying off civil rights groups and social media influencers to slap labels like racist, ableist, fat shamer, and more on those who are crying fowl. Here’s what you need to know to safeguard yourself and your family. Guest Links:Instagram and X: @calleymeans and @truemedpayments Website: truemed.com/shop which enables you to use tax-free HSA/FSA funds to pay for healthy brands such as The Fitness App, DB Method, Viome, CrossFit and InsideTracker.The book: Good Energy: The Powerful Connection Between Metabolism and Limitle

Dr. Sanjay Juneja joins Jillian to explain what cancer is (or rather, what makes your cells “go rogue”) - from viruses and their variants like HPV and cervical cancer, mononucleosis, and Hodgkin’s Lymphoma, to things that “invite” cancer like smoking, drinking, poor sleep, working night shifts and more. Then, we discuss top strategies to reduce cancer risk, like cultivating a diverse microbiome, managing insulin levels, hormone balance, etc. Dr Juneja explains which scans and screenings we need to ask for (MRIs, CTs, PET scans), new tests like Galleri and GRAIL, as well as guidelines now and in the future.  Dr. Juneja is a practicing triple board-certified hematologist and medical oncologist known nationally as “TheOncDoc,” where he boasts over half a million subscribers across his social media platforms. He is also the host of the innovative Target: Cancer Podcast. Guest Links:Social: @TheOncDocPodcast: Target: Cancer PodcastFor 25% off The Fitness App by Jillian

Gad Saad, Ph.D. is the “de facto global therapist” to an ever-growing audience of hundreds of thousands of people through his game-changing work. In this episode, he shares the nature of happiness and how to achieve it. It’s not a merely a changeable mood but a process toward which we can strive by following some basic steps that have been known to humans for millennia. He outlines his top prescriptions for happiness from his latest book, including:·       how to live the life you want—not necessarily the life expected of you·       why resilience is a key to happiness·       why your career needs to have a higher purpose than a paycheck·       how variety truly can be the spice of life·       why marriage is so important·       how Aristotle had it right when he preached modera

Dr. Axel Montagne, Ph.D., Chancellor's Fellow & UK DRI Group Leader at The University of Edinburgh, joins Jillian this week to explain everything we need to know about the causes of dementia and whether or not we can prevent it.  From the degradation of our blood brain barrier, to small blood vessel disease, Alzheimer’s and amyloid plaques, to what you need to know if you are genetically predisposed by having certain APOE genes. We also discuss the link between insulin resistance and cognitive decline and what you can do to treat dementia with exercise, sauna therapy, sleep, fish oil, and the newest drugs on the market. Guest Links:Website: https://montagnelab.comX (Twitter): @MontagneLab  and @AxL_Montagne For 25% off The Fitness App by Jillian Michaels, go to www.thefitnessapp.com/podcastdealFollow us on Instagram @JillianMichaels and @MartiniCindyJillian Michaels Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1880466198675549Email your questions t

Layne Norton, Ph.D. is a scientist, pro natural bodybuilder, raw elite powerlifter, and physique coach, among other things. He received his BS in Biochemistry, and his PhD in Nutritional Sciences. Layne and Jill haven’t always seen eye to eye, which makes this show incredibly fun and different. They dig in on all the research regarding optimal protein intake, the differences between plant protein and animal protein, the best fitness strategies to build muscle and bone density, the mTOR/autophagy debate, and so much more!Guest Links:Instagram: www.instagram.com/biolayne/Facebook: www.facebook.com/LayneNorton/Twitter: twitter.com/biolayneTikTok: www.tiktok.com/@biolayneYouTube: www.youtube.com/biolayneWorkout Builder: Workout Builder | BiolayneResearch Explained in Practical Summaries (REPS): REPS: Research Explained in Practical Summaries | BiolayneCarbon: www.joincarbon.com Outwork Nutrition: Layne Norton’s Workout Supplements | Outwork Nutritio

Dr. Julia DiGangi, Ph.D., Harvard fellow, neuropsychologist and author of the new book, Energy Rising, joins Jillian to discuss the relationship between trauma, stress, and resilience in the brain. So many of us get in our own way and then wonder why we don’t have all the things we want out of life. Dr. DiGangi shows us how we are unconsciously creating negative feedback loops in our lives and how to change that behavior permanently. Learn to manage anxiety, harness the power of your emotions, stop over compensating, and unlock the power of your authentic, organic self. It’s time to use the science of brain chemistry and neuropsychology to rewire our minds and make our thoughts, behaviors, and actions manifest the destiny we truly want. Guest Links:The book: Energy Rising (releases Sept 26, 2023) SOCIAL:IG: @drjuliadigiangiLinkedIn & Facebook:  Dr. Julia DiGangiFor 25% off The Fitness App by Jillian Michaels, go to www.thefitnessapp.com/podc

This week, Jillian’s personal expert Orla Stewart Becker joins the show to share the top cosmetic procedures to reverse the appearance of aging. From reducing the look of wrinkles, tightening the skin, removing sun damage, correcting pigmentation issues, to building collagen, no stone is left unturned. First, Orla walks us through all the different laser treatment options and what is best for which condition. We go over things like CO2, Fraxel, Pixel, Intense Pulsed Light (IPL), micro needling, radio frequency treatments, Morpheus, threading, and more. Orla explains which peels are best for removing melasma and when a PRP or “Vampire Facelift” should be considered. She goes over when and where to use fillers like Juviderm, Restylane, Sculptra (and others), as well as what kind is best for what area. And last, we cover at-home care with products like glycolic acid, retinol, Retin A, vitaminC, snail mucin, bleaching agents, caffeine, and what to do for under-eye circles!  Guest Links:Social: @rox

Dr. Arthur Agatston is back this week and we are talking solutions to prevent or reverse heart disease. We look at habits like stress management, sleep, hygiene…find out which are best for heart health and which are worse. He covers supplements like omega 3 fatty acids, red yeast rice, CoQ10, creatine, and antioxidants  – what are the best ones to take and what is a waste of money. Which medications and treatments (like stem cell therapy, PCSK9 inhibitors, aspirin, statins…) are best for each individual and when we do we absolutely need them? And he even covers types of exercise that are dangerous to heart health, and types that are the most ideal - this one will blow your mind!Guest Links:Website: www.Agatstoncenter.comThe latest book: The New Keto-Friendly South Beach Diet: Rev Your Metabolism and Improve Your Health with the Latest Science of Weight LossFor 25% off The Fitness App by Jillian Michaels, go to www.thefitnessapp.com/podcastdealFollow us on Instagram @JillianMichae

In the first of two episodes with world renowned cardiologist Dr. Arthur Agatston, we break down everything you need to know about heart disease - the top killer of all American’s, over cognitive disease, cancer, diabetes, etc. In this weeks show, Dr. Agatston clears up all the misinformation about cholesterol and explains what types of cholesterol are bad, down to the particular size of your LDL (low density lipid particles). He explains which genetic predispositions cause heart disease, from an inability to clear LDL from the body to being a “hyper absorber of LDL,” and what to do about it. He tells us which foods to avoid and, believe it or not, cholesterol in food isn’t the problem! He goes over what to ask your doctor for, from finding out your calcium score and getting a heart scan, to fasting glucose and insulin tests. He explains the difference between soft plaque and hard plaque and how to tell the health of your arteries. He even breaks down the top contributors to heart dis

Dr. JoAnn Manson is an endocrinologist, epidemiologist, and professor of medicine at Harvard Medical School, and Brigham and Women's Hospital. In this epsisode, Dr. Manson outlines the specific pros and cons of hormone replacement after menopause, as well as when exactly to start HRT if you choose to pursue it. Find out who is a good candidate for it and who isn’t; what types of hormone replacement medications and applications are best – from bioidentical and synthetic, to pills, gels, creams, patches, etc. She explains the difference between FDA approved medications versus the dangers of custom compounded hormones. Plus, she breaks down the potential health benefits of vitamins and supplements (like folic acid, multi-vitamins, omega 3s, D, B-12, calcium) from pregnancy to menopause! Guest Links:Dr. Manson’s book: Hot Flashes, Hormones, and Your Health: Breakthrough Findings to Help You Sail Through MenopauseThe North American Menopause Society: www.menopause.

Dr. Peter Attia, founder of Early Medical and best selling author of Outlive, joins Jillian this week. He covers the benefits and potential downsides of testosterone replacement (TRT), as well as the best exercises for living your longest, fullest life – including your VO2 max, Zone 2 and strength training. Find out how to know if you are genetically predisposed to Alzheimer’s and dementia and what to do about it. Plus, Dr. Attia expands on his concerns with Ozempic and highlights a newer, safer weight loss drug that’s coming to market soon. Guest Links:IG, YT, TW, and FB are all: @peterattiamdOutlive Book: https://peterattiamd.com/outlive/ The Drive Podcast: https://peterattiamd.com/podcast/ Website: https://www.earlymedical.com/For 25% off The Fitness App by Jillian Michaels, go to www.thefitnessapp.com/podcastdealFollow us on Instagram @JillianMichaels and @MartiniCindyJillian Michaels Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/188046619

Metabolic disease specialist Dr. Casey Means joins Jillian this week. Learn what the "spectrum of health" is, where you fall on it, and how to take charge when the healthcare system fails you. She explains metabolic disease, from type 2 diabetes and Alzheimer's to infertility and vision loss, and how to reverse it without drugs. Plus, how to manage the things that most affect cellular health: diet, sleep, stress, microbiome, toxins, light, temperature, circadian rhythms, and the most beneficial type of exercise.Guest Links:Instagram:  @levels and @drcaseyskitchenSpecial offer for listeners: levels.link/KEEPINGITREALWebsite: https://www.levelshealth.comFor 25% off The Fitness App by Jillian Michaels, go to www.thefitnessapp.com/podcastdealFollow us on Instagram @JillianMichaels and @MartiniCindyJillian Michaels Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1880466198675549Email your questions to JillianPodcast@gmail.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy an

First up, Jillian explores the practice of prescribing drugs for off label use -- a different purpose than what the drug is FDA approved for. Why is it done? What are the risks and benefits? And some things you need to know before you engage in off label drug use. Then, Jillian resumes her role as a world renowned fitness expert and certified nutritionist to dig in to what it means to be over trained. What are the consequences and how can you fix them? Plus, listener questions on everything from the safety of Stevia and how to use a BMR calculator accurately, to top tips to heal sore muscles.For 25% off The Fitness App by Jillian Michaels, go to www.thefitnessapp.com/podcastdealFollow us on Instagram @JillianMichaels and @MartiniCindyJillian Michaels Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1880466198675549Email your questions to JillianPodcast@gmail.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dr. Anna Lembke, world renowned addiction specialist, psychiatrist, and author of the NYT bestseller Dopamine Nation: Finding Balance in the Age of Indulgence, joins Jillian this week to talk about overcoming any addiction, from social media to food, alcohol, pills and more. She explains exactly when a habit becomes an addiction as well as the reasons we get addicted, and how to safeguard against it. Find out how the power of a "dopamine detox” improves dopamine sensitivity and help us improve mood and fight anxiety.Guest Links:Dopamine Nation is available on Audible, and everywhere books are sold.For 25% off The Fitness App by Jillian Michaels, go to www.thefitnessapp.com/podcastdealFollow us on Instagram @JillianMichaels and @MartiniCindyJillian Michaels Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1880466198675549Email your questions to JillianPodcast@gmail.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-m

Dr. Jason Fung -- Canadian nephrologist, functional medicine advocate, and author of multiple books, including The Cancer Code, The PCOS Plan, The Diabetes Code, and his latest project, The Diabetes Code Journal -- joins Jillian to share top strategies for weight loss, cancer prevention, and the reversal of PCOS and Type 2 diabetes. Plus, all your fasting questions answered: What can you eat without breaking a fast? How long should you fast? How often should you fast? How does fasting differ based on your wellness goals? How do you prevent muscle loss with fasting? And so much more!Guest Links:Twitter: @drjasonfungWebsite: https://www.thefastingmethod.comBooks: https://www.doctorjasonfung.com/booksFor 25% off The Fitness App by Jillian Michaels, go to www.thefitnessapp.com/podcastdealFollow us on Instagram @JillianMichaels and @MartiniCindyJillian Michaels Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1880466198675549Email your questions to JillianPodcast@gmail.c

Can chronic disease be prevented with data clouds, AI, genome testing and more? Can we add 50 years to our lives? Doctors Leroy Hood and Nathan Price outline what medicine will look like in the next 5 years - including the bright future of treatments for Alzheimer’s, cancer, and heart disease.Guest Links:https://www.amazon.com/Age-Scientific-Wellness-Personalized-Predictive/dp/0674245946https://isbscience.org/ - this is their joint organizationhttps://www.thorne.com/ - Nathan’s companyhttps://phenomehealth.org/ - Lee’s companyhttps://twitter.com/ISBNathanPricehttps://twitter.com/ISBLeeHoodFor 25% off The Fitness App by Jillian Michaels, go to www.thefitnessapp.com/podcastdealFollow us on Instagram @JillianMichaels and @MartiniCindyJillian Michaels Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1880466198675549Email your questions to JillianPodcast@gmail.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Low Level Laser Therapy, micro needling, caffeine shampoos, hair supplements like Nutrafol, Minoxidil, Finasteride…Jillian is sharing her personal hair care regimen to prevent hair loss and reverse gray, as well as breaking down some of the recent research on how to re-grow hair with the help of supplements and medications. Everything you need to know so you can have the healthiest, most beautiful head of hair possible. Plus, listener questions on quitting diet soda, resistance training, psyllium husks, fitness apps and more!For 25% off The Fitness App by Jillian Michaels, go to www.thefitnessapp.com/podcastdealFollow us on Instagram @JillianMichaels and @MartiniCindyJillian Michaels Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1880466198675549Email your questions to JillianPodcast@gmail.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Psychoanalyst Dr. Jo Ann McKarus, PsyD, joins Jillian this week to help us understand the power of therapy and how to get the most out of it. First, she outlines how to identify if you are a candidate for therapy and if so, how to find the right therapist for your needs. She explains what the “unconscious” is, how it’s created from past traumas, and how it begets negative patterns in our lives. She goes on to explain how defense mechanisms, projection, and internalizations impact our self worth and relationships. We discuss potential origins for eating disorders and binge eating, along with possible ways your therapist can help you heal and turn these issues around. And last, listener questions on the phrases and diagnoses popping up all over social media, like what is a narcissism, borderline personality disorder, sociopathy, and more.Mentioned in this episode:One source to find a therapist, including Dr. McKarus: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapistsFor 25% off The