Midlife Health Resilience and Returning to Your Authentic Self with Sage Robbins

Midlife Health Resilience and Returning to Your Authentic Self with Sage Robbins

Author: JJ Virgin July 30, 2025 Duration: 1:00:46
"I think true resilience is appreciating what life is offering and finding the gift in it. Finding the gift in the confusion or the gift in the pain, the gift in this circumstance." - Sage Robbins When I first encountered Sage Robbins at the World's Hottest Menopause Party, I was completely awestruck by her presence - not just how she showed up, but how truly present she was. This woman embodies the profound intersection of grace and power that comes from a 20-year journey of health struggles, hormone chaos, and ultimately finding her way back to herself. After enduring multiple miscarriages, IVF cycles, a pituitary tumor, and hormonal imbalances so severe a doctor said her profile looked like "a woman transitioning into a man," Sage discovered something revolutionary: she had to become the CEO of her own health and vitality. Her story isn't just about overcoming health challenges - it's about that beautiful midlife awakening where you stop trying to be who you think you should be and start celebrating who you actually are. From learning to trust her body instead of fighting it, to developing micro-habits that transformed her energy, to mastering the art of presence through 60-second meditations, Sage shows us how to navigate life's inevitable storms with resilience and grace. This conversation will shift how you think about your relationship with your body, your mind, and most importantly, yourself. What You'll Learn: How to shift from self-loathing to self-trust when it comes to your body and health The game-changing mindset that makes you the CEO of your own vitality and wellbeing Why micro-workouts and exercise snacks can be more powerful than hour-long gym sessions Simple daily habits that support hormone balance and sustained energy as you age The 60-second meditation technique that helps you find presence anywhere, anytime How to distinguish between pushing through with force versus cultivating magnetic resilience Why returning to your authentic self becomes possible (and essential) in midlife The difference between surviving life's challenges and finding the gifts within them Love the Podcast? Here’s what to do: Make My Day & Share Your Thoughts! Subscribe to the podcast & leave me a review Text a screenshot to 813-565-2627 Expect a personal reply because your voice is so important to me. Join 55,000+ followers who make this podcast thrive. Want to listen to the show completely ad-free?  Go to subscribetojj.com Enjoy the VIP experience for just $4.99/month or $49.99/year (save 17%!) Click “TRY FREE” and start your ad-free journey today! Full show notes (including all links mentioned): https://jjvirgin.com/sagerobbins Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Midlife isn't a crisis; it's a catalyst. On Well Beyond 40, JJ Virgin guides a conversation about rewriting the narrative of aging for women, moving from simply coping to truly thriving. This isn't about chasing youth, but about building a foundation of strength and vitality that makes the coming decades the most rewarding yet. Each episode feels like a direct, practical talk with a trusted expert who cuts through the noise. You'll hear actionable strategies rooted in science, focusing on how nutrition, movement, and mindset intersect uniquely during this life stage. JJ translates complex research into clear steps for refueling your body, managing energy, and cultivating a sense of purpose that goes far beyond the scale. The Well Beyond 40 podcast operates on the principle that knowing *why* something works is just as important as knowing *what* to do. Listeners are invited into a space where questions about metabolic shifts, hormonal balance, sustainable fitness, and intentional beauty are met with evidence-based answers and genuine empathy. It’s a resource for any woman ready to move past generic advice and discover what it means to age with power, confidence, and joy on her own terms. Tune in to reframe your approach and build a life that feels truly well-lived.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 100

Well Beyond 40
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Duration: 19:07
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Duration: 14:10
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Duration: 54:33
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Why Muscle Is the Secret to a Faster Metabolism [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 24:30
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Unlocking Coffee’s Hidden Health Benefits [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 14:21
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Duration: 53:56
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Why 10 Minutes of Exercise Is Enough [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 17:18
What if just 10 minutes a day could change your health? I want to clear up the confusion about how much exercise you actually need to see results and age powerfully. In this episode, I share the science-backed "minimum e…
The Healing Power of Methylene Blue [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 13:57
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Heal Your Gut and Master Menopause with Cynthia Thurlow [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 55:46
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