Ep. 029 w/ JJ Virgin | Your Health Is In Your Hands
In this episode of Big Freaking Change, host Cara Moeller Poppitt speaks with celebrity nutritionist JJ Virgin about the barriers women face in making health changes, the importance of self-worth, and the role of strength training in overall wellness. They discuss the significance of mindset, self-care, and the impact of hormonal changes on women's health, emphasizing that small, consistent changes can lead to significant results. JJ shares her insights on how to create a supportive environment for health and wellness, encouraging listeners to take actionable steps towards their goals.
JJ’s Links:
Website: https://jjvirgin.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jj.virgin/
Cara’s Links:
Website: https://carapoppitt.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carapoppitt/
Mentioned In This Episode:
Atomic Habits: https://jamesclear.com/atomic-habits
Chapters:
00:00 Introduction to Big Freaking Change
03:01 Introducing JJ Virgin
04:02 Barriers to Women's Health Changes
07:45 The Impact of Self-Worth on Health
11:23 The Importance of Strength Training
15:35 Walking: The Foundation of Daily Movement
20:16 The Role of Resistance Training in Aging
22:14 Understanding Hormonal Changes in Women
28:37 The Power of Self-Care
31:47 Mindset Shifts for Health and Wellness
36:23 Small Changes Lead to Big Results
Takeaways:
Women often feel unworthy of prioritizing their health.
Time, energy, and money are common barriers to health changes.
Self-worth is crucial for making health changes.
Strength training is essential for women of all ages.
Walking is a fundamental daily activity that supports health.
Resistance training helps combat muscle loss as we age.
Self-care is non-negotiable, especially during stressful times.
Mindset shifts are necessary for sustainable health changes.
Small, incremental changes lead to lasting results.
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