{"podcast":{"title":"Well Beyond 40","slug":"well-beyond-40-740535","podcast_index_feed_id":740535,"rss_url":"https://rss.pdrl.fm/7c7223/feeds.megaphone.fm/ARML5616601228","website_url":"http://www.jjvirgin.com","image_url":"https://files.flightcast.com/workspaces/gd0g52e2qrujpqqcel6joon3/podcasts/p71u2imr2431o3aij1bl9mwm/nk4b2ubz9kv8fiwenw0nnunh.jpeg","author":"JJ Virgin","episode_count":1348,"summary":"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. 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I'm joined today by Dr. Heather Stone, a top functional medicine practitioner who has spent over twenty years helping women navigate the complexities of hypothyroidism and Hashimoto’s. We dive deep into why the conventional medical system often brushes off thyroid symptoms and how you can use a functional approach to uncover the real triggers behind your fatigue and weight gain. My goal is to empower you with the knowledge to stop feeling like a hypochondriac and start taking actionable steps toward reclaiming your vitality and aging powerfully. What you’ll learn: (00:02) Why most women diagnosed with hypothyroidism actually have Hashimoto’s. (06:04) How “normal” lab ranges are created—and why they can be misleading. (09:29) The most common symptoms women experience that often get dismissed. (10:42) Why thyroid problems are usually autoimmune—not just hormonal. (14:33) The key lab markers and tests needed to properly assess thyroid health. (20:24) How thyroid hormone conversion happens outside the thyroid. (27:29) The biggest mistakes doctors make when treating thyroid issues. (41:37) Why mindset and belief systems are foundational to true healing. Love the podcast? Here’s what to do: Subscribe to the podcast. Leave a review. Text a screenshot to me at 813-565-2627 and wait for a personal reply because your voice is so important to me. Full show notes (including all links mentioned): https://jjvirgin.com/drheather For an exclusive offer, go to bioptimizers.com/jjvirgin and use promo code JJVIRGIN during checkout to save 15 percent. And if you subscribe, not only will you get amazing discounts and free gifts, you will make sure your monthly supply is guaranteed.…","meta_description":"Have you ever felt like your body is failing you even though your doctor says your labs are perfectly normal? 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