Keeping It Real: Conversations with Jillian Michaels

Tony Shields, CEO and co-founder of FreshCap Mushrooms and the host of the FreshCap YouTube Channel, joins Jillian this week to talk about the power of functional mushrooms on everything from immunity to neurogenesis, serenity to energy, gut health to a source of anti-oxidants. We explore reishi’s ability to help manage stress and boost mood; turkey tail’s benefit to the microbiome and the up-regulation of our immune system against diseases like cancer; the Stamets mushroom stack (lions mane, kibensis, and niacin) for preventing dementia and overall cognitive function; the power of cordyceps to power our workouts; chaga’s ability to support healthy cholesterol levels and lower LDL. Tony explains which types of mushroom supplements are best, from the fruiting body to mycelium, and the proper mushrooms extraction process so we buy the best quality product for the greatest effects. Plus, Tony answers listener questions on the best mushroom stacks, psilocybin strains, mushroom coffee, the benefits of gourmet mushrooms like maitaki and enochi, whether or not mushrooms have an actual language, and so much more! Guest Links: Twitter: @freshcaptony Instagram: @freshcapmushrooms YouTube @freshcapmushrooms Website: freshcap.com For 25% off The Fitness App by Jillian Michaels, go to www.thefitnessapp.com/podcastdeal Follow us on Instagram @JillianMichaels and @MartiniCindy Jillian Michaels Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1880466198675549 Email your questions to JillianPodcast@gmail.com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dr. Gladys McGarey, "the mother of holistic medicine,” joins Jillian this week to share her secrets for living to 100 with vitality, mental and physical health, and purpose! She tells us her incredible life story from her early, post World War I beginnings on medical safaris in India with her parents, to lessons she learned from Ghandi himself. Not to mention being one of only 50 women in America to attend medical school during World War II, her exploration and integration of alternative medicine (herbs, acupuncture, parapsychology), and so much more throughout the decades of the 20th century! And arguably most important, she teaches us her 6 principles for living well, including the necessity of why and how to incorporate love, laughter, labor, and listening into life for the most enriching journey on earth! Guest Links: The book: The Well-Lived Life, A 102-Year-Old Doctor’s Six Secrets to Health and Happiness at Every Age Website: https://gladysmcgarey.com/ For 25% off The Fitness App by Jillian Michaels, go to www.thefitnessapp.com/podcastdeal Follow us on Instagram @JillianMichaels and @MartiniCindy Jillian Michaels Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1880466198675549 Email your questions to JillianPodcast@gmail.com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dr. Amy Shah is on this week to share the keys for resetting our circadian rhythm and explain how doing so can improve every aspect of our health. Circadian rhythms direct the function of every cell in our body, thereby impacting ideal hormone balance, healthy weight, excellent sleep, a strong immune system and so much more! Get to know the 6 pillars of resetting your circadian rhythms to find the ideal times to eat, train, and sleep! Guest Links: Website: https://amymdwellness.com Instagram: @fastingmd Twitter & Facebook: @amyshahmd Books: · I'm So Effing Hungry: Why We Crave – and What to Do About It · I’m So Effing Tired: A Proven Plan to Beat Burnout, Boost Your Energy, and Reclaim Your Life For 25% off The Fitness App by Jillian Michaels, go to www.thefitnessapp.com/podcastdeal Follow us on Instagram @JillianMichaels and @MartiniCindy Jillian Michaels Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1880466198675549 Email your questions to JillianPodcast@gmail.com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week, Jillian takes you through the best strategies to avoid heart disease, cancer, hormonal imbalances, and more. From hormesis to hormone replacement - this episode gets into the nitty-gritty of aging well. Plus, we take a look at the dangers of melatonin supplements and explore the brain health benefits of the "Stamets Stack" of functional mushrooms. Start taking action, from vitamins to hormone replacement, and do things now to prevent illness later! For 25% off The Fitness App by Jillian Michaels, go to www.thefitnessapp.com/podcastdeal Follow us on Instagram @JillianMichaels and @MartiniCindy Jillian Michaels Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1880466198675549 Email your questions to JillianPodcast@gmail.com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Andre Sólo, co-Founder of Sensitive Refuge and co-author of Sensitive: The Hidden Power of the Highly Sensitive Person in a Loud, Fast, Too-Much World, joins Jillian this week to discuss the superpowers of highly sensitive people. Research shows that 1 in 3 people are "highly sensitive." From a high level of physical sensory awareness to emotional sensitivity - “HSP” (highly sensitive people) have the ability to make incredible societal contributions when their skill set is channeled properly. Andre is teaching us how to support the sensitive people in our lives AND how to manage triggers, set boundaries, decompress, and boost effectiveness if you are HSP. Plus, learn how to hone your senses to become the most effective in your life no matter what you do or what your goals are! Guest Links: Website: https://highlysensitiverefuge.com/ Social Media: @justAndreSolo and @sensitive refuge For 25% off The Fitness App by Jillian Michaels, go to www.thefitnessapp.com/podcastdeal Follow us on Instagram @JillianMichaels and @MartiniCindy Jillian Michaels Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1880466198675549 Email your questions to JillianPodcast@gmail.com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Darin Olien, wellness expert, exercise physiologist, and nutritionist joins Jillian to talk about his new book, Fatal Conveniences. Darin breaks down where hidden toxins live in our lives, from ultra-processed foods, cleaning products, hygiene, beauty products, and drinking water, to less likely culprits like EMF’s, chemicals on our clothing, and so much more. Darin shows us how to simply remove all these toxins from our lives to safeguard our health. Then, we look at superfoods with healing powers from the Barukas nut to sea moss. This is an incredibly informative show that is a game changer for your health! Guest Links: The book: Fatal Conveniences: The Toxic Products and Harmful Habits That Are Making You Sick―and the Simple Changes That Will Save Website: https://darinolien.com Social Media: @darinolien His company: https://barukas.com For 25% off The Fitness App by Jillian Michaels, go to www.thefitnessapp.com/podcastdeal Follow us on Instagram @JillianMichaels and @MartiniCindy Jillian Michaels Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1880466198675549 Email your questions to JillianPodcast@gmail.com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dr. Gabor Maté, holocaust survivor, physician, global speaker, thought leader, and author of The Myth of Normal: Trauma, Illness, and Healing in a Toxic Culture, joins Jillian for this week’s show. He is helping us understand what trauma is, how it impacts us physically as well as psychologically, and most importantly, how to heal from it. Trauma can manifest in every aspect of our lives, from auto immune conditions like multiple sclerosis, fibromyalgia, and rheumatoid arthritis, to abusive relationships, addiction, and more. Dr. Maté walks us through how to transmute pain and suffering into growth, wisdom, depth, empathy and love. Guest Links: Books by Dr. Gabor Maté: · The Myth of Normal: Trauma, Illness, and Healing in a Toxic Culture · In the Realm of Hungry Ghosts · When the Body Says No · Scattered Minds · Hold On to Your Kids (co-author with Dr. Gordon Neufeld) Gabor’s documentary: The Wisdom of Trauma (2021) Website: www.drgabormate.com Instagram: @gabormatemd Twitter: @DrGaborMate For 25% off The Fitness App by Jillian Michaels, go to www.thefitnessapp.com/podcastdeal Follow us on Instagram @JillianMichaels and @MartiniCindy Jillian Michaels Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1880466198675549 Email your questions to JillianPodcast@gmail.com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Bryan Johnson -- anti-aging biotech tycoon, entrepreneur, venture capitalist, writer/author – is on the show today to share how his company Blueprint scientifically looks at longevity and biological age to slow or even neutralize the speed of aging. He explains how he has reached a point where he accumulates aging damage slower than a 10-year-old, and reversed his epigenetic age by 5.1 years! Bryan also shares his eating, sleeping, exercising, supplementing, and other habits and routines he has adopted and developed with a team of 30 doctors. Plus, he gives us the tools to overcome temptation and self sabotage with the Blueprint principles: systems over willpower, data over opinion, harmony over addiction, and developing compounded rates of self-improvement. Guest Links: Instagram: @bryanjohnson_ Twitter: @bryan_johnson Websites: · https://www.bryanjohnson.co · https://blueprint.bryanjohnson.co For 25% off The Fitness App by Jillian Michaels, go to www.thefitnessapp.com/podcastdeal Follow us on Instagram @JillianMichaels and @MartiniCindy Jillian Michaels Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1880466198675549 Email your questions to JillianPodcast@gmail.com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

If you've been hearing about the power of light medicine recently and want to explore what it can do and how it works, this is the show for you! Dr. Jacob Liberman, a pioneer in the fields of light, vision and consciousness is on to teach us the power of light - physically and psychologically. From vision to hair, mitochondria to mood, we explore light medicine as an extremely powerful tool to improve our health. Guest Links: Website: https://www.jacobliberman.org/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrJacobLiberman Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drjacobliberman/ Contact: info@jacobliberman.org Dr. Liberman’s books: · Luminous Life: How the Science of Light Unlocks the Art of Living · Light: Medicine of The Future · Take Off Your Glasses and See Subscribe to the mailing list and receive your FREE e-Book copy of Wisdom From an Empty Mind: https://link.edgepilot.com/s/eca9f540/TGhD5nC0rUSx6w9AUZv6vg?u=https://buff.ly/3nBEUwg For 25% off The Fitness App by Jillian Michaels, go to www.thefitnessapp.com/podcastdeal Follow us on Instagram @JillianMichaels and @MartiniCindy Jillian Michaels Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1880466198675549 Email your questions to JillianPodcast@gmail.com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week, Jillian takes us through the top 9 hormones that impact weight and how to balance them. She also does a deep dive on Cortisol, from when it should spike to how to keep it from being chronically elevated. Plus, the latest on Ozempic - everything you need to know! For 25% off The Fitness App by Jillian Michaels, go to www.thefitnessapp.com/podcastdeal Follow us on Instagram @JillianMichaels and @MartiniCindy Jillian Michaels Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1880466198675549 Email your questions to JillianPodcast@gmail.com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jillian throws it back with a “Too Famous” segment, regaling us with her latest adventure of an authentic, Japanese restaurant omakase involving large, fish testicles. Then, we are back to work covering what to do when you think calorie counting is failing you - especially if you are contending with a hormonal condition like PCOS, menopause, high cortisol, insulin resistance, etc. And we are taking listener questions on everything from liquid collagen to pelvic floor and core training to help you train as safely and effectively as possible! For 25% off The Fitness App by Jillian Michaels, go to www.thefitnessapp.com/podcastdeal Follow us on Instagram @JillianMichaels and @MartiniCindy Jillian Michaels Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1880466198675549 Email your questions to JillianPodcast@gmail.com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dr. William Li -- physician, scientist, president and medical director of the Angiogenesis Foundation, and author of the new book, Eat to Beat Your Diet: Burn Fat, Heal Your Metabolism, and Live Longer -- is back! He's covering the 5 systems of fat metabolism: angiogenesis (blood flow to starve fat cells), regeneration (kill fat stem cells), microbiome (in regard to fat metabolism), epigenetics (controlling the expression of our genes to optimize metabolism,) and top fat burning thermogenic foods! Guest Links: The new book: https://www.amazon.com/Eat-Beat-Your-Diet-Activate/dp/1538753901 Website: drwilliamli.com Social: @drwilliamli https://www.instagram.com/drwilliamli/ https://www.facebook.com/drwilliamli https://twitter.com/drwilliamli https://www.tiktok.com/@drwilliamli For 25% off The Fitness App by Jillian Michaels, go to www.thefitnessapp.com/podcastdeal Follow us on Instagram @JillianMichaels and @MartiniCindy Jillian Michaels Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1880466198675549 Email your questions to JillianPodcast@gmail.com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dr. Matthew W. Johnson, Ph.D. joins Jillian this week. He’s the Susan Hill Ward Endowed Professor of Psychedelics and Consciousness Research at Johns Hopkins and the world’s most widely published expert on psychedelics. His research in the clinical use of psychedelics has helped people transform their lives. From quitting smoking to cancer distress treatment, management of anxiety, depression and more - psychedelics may change the future of psychology and behavioral science as we know it. First, we take a deep dive into the historical and cultural components of drugs like peyote, mescaline, ayahuasca, psylocibin, LSD, morning glory, and more. Then, Dr. Johnson explains how these drugs affect the brain and, subsequently, how they work to help us heal psychological trauma, overcome addiction, and find peace. Plus, listener questions for Dr. Johnson on everything from micro dosing to LSD for chronic pain management. This show will blow your mind! Find out how psychedelics might help you. Guest Links: Twitter: @Drug_Researcher Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthew-w-johnson-a400562/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drug_researcher/ Website: https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/profiles/details/matthew-johnson For 25% off The Fitness App by Jillian Michaels, go to www.thefitnessapp.com/podcastdeal Follow us on Instagram @JillianMichaels and @MartiniCindy Jillian Michaels Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1880466198675549 Email your questions to JillianPodcast@gmail.com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

David Sinclair, A.O., Ph.D., Professor in the Department of Genetics and co-Director of the Paul F. Glenn Center for Biology of Aging Research at Harvard Medical School joins Jillian this week! He's explaining how we can gain at least 15 more years of life and stave off age related diseases like cancer, heart disease, Alzheimer's and more. He's telling us what to eat, when to eat, top fitness strategies, and top lifestyle strategies to reverse your biological clock. Plus, we cover David’s supplement regimen - from resveratrol, NMN, NAD drips, to fisetin, quercetin, spermidine, berberine, and metformin - and discuss David’s 13-year sirtuin gene study on turning stem cells back on and living to a hundred without disease! Guest Links: Website: https://davidasinclair.com/ The Lifespan Podcast: https://www.lifespanpodcast.com The book: https://lifespanbook.com For 25% off The Fitness App by Jillian Michaels, go to www.thefitnessapp.com/podcastdeal Follow us on Instagram @JillianMichaels and @MartiniCindy Jillian Michaels Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1880466198675549 Email your questions to JillianPodcast@gmail.com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dr. Robynne Chutkan, gastroenterologist at Georgetown University Hospital and founder of the Digestive Center for Women, is back! She's schooling us on her birth plan to maximize your baby’s microbiome and set them up for success from day one! Dr. Robynne outlines everything from pregnancy and labor goals to postpartum and breast-feeding tips that will boost your baby’s biome! C-sections, pain medication, doulas, Pitocin...no stone is left unturned! Guest Links: Her new book, The Anti-Viral Gut: Tackling Pathogens from the Inside Out Additional books: Gutbliss; The Microbiome Solution; The Bloat Cure IG: @Gutbliss Website: RobynneChutkan.com For 25% off The Fitness App by Jillian Michaels, go to www.thefitnessapp.com/podcastdeal Follow us on Instagram @JillianMichaels and @MartiniCindy Jillian Michaels Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1880466198675549 Email your questions to JillianPodcast@gmail.com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week, wildly beloved journalist and author Tim Urban joins Jillian! His insanely popular Ted Talk has over 65 million views and his blog, Wait But Why, has millions of weekly hits. On this show, Tim is schooling us on how to beat procrastination. He also discusses his new book, What’s Our Problem, which teaches us how to elevate our thinking -- and subsequently our stature in the world -- via his uniquely expansive perspective. Get ready to push the up button on your life with Jillian and Tim! Guest Links: Twitter and Instagram: @waitbutwhy Website: waitbutwhy.com The book: What's Our Problem? A Self-Help Book for Societies For 25% off The Fitness App by Jillian Michaels, go to www.thefitnessapp.com/podcastdeal Follow us on Instagram @JillianMichaels and @MartiniCindy Jillian Michaels Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1880466198675549 Email your questions to JillianPodcast@gmail.com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

First, Jillian breaks down some of the most controversial but effective strategies to beat addiction - in particular cigarettes and vapes. Then we move on to look at the role genetics play in our health, fitness, and nutrition. The popular excuse of genetics really isn’t as valid as you think. Find out what’s good for the goose and the gander, and learn what elements of health will impact you individually to optimize your diet and workout regimen. Plus, Jillian takes listener questions on MET CON training, the best way to adjust your squat to target glutes, most recent healthy snack faves, and more. For 25% off The Fitness App by Jillian Michaels, go to www.thefitnessapp.com/podcastdeal Follow us on Instagram @JillianMichaels and @MartiniCindy Jillian Michaels Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1880466198675549 Email your questions to JillianPodcast@gmail.com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jillian is taking us through "New Year’s Resolution" strategies you should employ year round. From the importance of routines, to the prioritizing of data over opinion and emotion, harmony over addiction, and the small steps/big results play book - she's giving you all the tools to achieve any goal you set your mind to. For 25% off The Fitness App by Jillian Michaels, go to www.thefitnessapp.com/podcastdeal Follow us on Instagram @JillianMichaels and @MartiniCindy Jillian Michaels Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1880466198675549 Email your questions to JillianPodcast@gmail.com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this week’s show -- the 3rd episode in the 6-part series with Dr. Robynne Chutkan, gastroenterologist at Georgetown University Hospital, founder of the Digestive Center for Women, and author of the bestselling book Gut Bliss -- it’s all about the estrobolome: the gut bacteria involved in recycling and regulating estrogen. This one is a game changer for all women! A healthy estrobolome can improve fertility, mitigate menopausal symptoms, keep estrogen-sensitive cancers at bay, help women suffering with PCOS, and so much more. Learn how to support your estrobolome so it best supports you! Plus, when you should get a colonoscopy, and the question of the week about birth control and gut health hormones. Guest Links: Dr. Chutkan’s latest book, The Anti-Viral Gut: Tackling Pathogens from the Inside Out Additional books: Gutbliss; The Microbiome Solution; The Bloat Cure IG: @Gutbliss Website: RobynneChutkan.com Books Dr. Chutkan recommends in this episode: · Our Daily Meds by Melody Petersen · Overdiagnosed by Dr. H. Gilbert Welch For 25% off The Fitness App by Jillian Michaels, go to www.thefitnessapp.com/podcastdeal Follow us on Instagram @JillianMichaels and @MartiniCindy Jillian Michaels Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1880466198675549 Email your questions to JillianPodcast@gmail.com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dr. Molly Maloof -- physician, Stanford lecturer, and author of the new book, SPARK FACTOR: Supercharge Your Batteries for Limitless Energy and a Fitter, Stronger, More Resilient Future -- joins Jillian on this week’s show to teach us everything we need to know about mitochondria and how it impacts every aspect of our health. Learn how to support your mitochondrial function to boost metabolism, slow aging, improve energy, increase sex drive, prevent disease, and more. Plus, find out how to toggle between mitohormedic stressors to add years to your life, biohack your sexual spark with peptide therapy, and crack the gut energy connection to never feel tired again! Guest Links: Molly’s book: https://drmolly.co/thesparkfactor/ Website: www.drmolly.co Instagram: @drmolly.co Online course: Your Healthspan Journey: Master Your Blood Sugar: https://drmolly.co/courses/ Molly’s Levels link: levels.link/drmolly For 25% off The Fitness App by Jillian Michaels, go to www.thefitnessapp.com/podcastdeal Follow us on Instagram @JillianMichaels and @MartiniCindy Jillian Michaels Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1880466198675549 Email your questions to JillianPodcast@gmail.com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.