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.
health, wellness, women, nutrition, self-care, strength training, mindset, hormonal changes, JJ Virgin
