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Ep. 519: How to Bring Sexual Chemistry Back Into Your Relationship

What happens when you love your partner, have a strong relationship, and genuinely enjoy your life together—but the sexual chemistry just isn’t there anymore? Losing desire doesn’t necessarily mean you’ve fallen out of love. Sometimes, what’s missing is polarity —the energetic charge created when two people are connected without becoming so blended that there’s no longer any space, mystery, or…

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Ep. 518: Signs Your Body is Giving You That You're Not Healing

The Signs Your Body Is Giving You That You’re Not Healing You may be getting everything done. You’re showing up for work, taking care of your responsibilities, exercising, eating well, and doing all the things you’ve been told will make you healthier. But what if your body is telling you a different story? In this episode, JJ explores the difference between actually healing and simply becoming…

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Ep. 517: 5 Questions That Turn Triggers Into Healing

5 Questions That Turn Triggers Into Healing Spirit, Purpose & Energy with JJ Flizanes featuring Doug Sandler In this deeply personal episode, JJ Flizanes and Doug Sandler pull back the curtain on a recent conflict in their own relationship to demonstrate how emotional triggers can either create distance or become powerful opportunities for healing. Rather than teaching theory, they walk listeners…

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Ep. 516: Beyond Weight Loss: The Unexpected Results of an 8-Week Reset

Beyond Weight Loss: The Unexpected Results of an 8-Week Reset What if the biggest transformation wasn't the number on the scale? In this special episode, I'm joined by several incredible women from my 8-Week Body Reset Beta to share what really happened when they committed to taking care of themselves for just eight weeks. While many joined hoping to release weight, what they experienced went far…

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Ep. 515: Could One Shift in Thinking Change Your Health—and Humanity's Future?

Could One Shift in Thinking Change Your Health and Humanity's Future? with Dr. Bruce Lipton What if the biggest threat to your health isn't your genes—but the beliefs you've inherited? In this thought-provoking conversation, Dr. Bruce Lipton returns to the show to challenge one of the most deeply ingrained ideas in modern science: that our genes determine our destiny. Drawing on decades of…

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Ep. 514: New Science Behind Reshaping Your Body

New Science Behind Reshaping Your Body For decades, we've been told that reshaping our bodies comes down to one simple formula: eat less and exercise more. But what if that advice is incomplete—or even keeping you stuck? In this episode, JJ Flizanes is joined once again by cardiologist and microbiome pioneer Dr. William Davis to explore the emerging science that's changing how we think about body…

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Ep. 513: The Family Reunion that Proved My Healing Was Working

The Family Reunion That Proved My Healing Was Working with Traci Episode Summary How do you know if your healing is actually working? It's not when you understand your wounds intellectually. It's not when you've read all the books, listened to all the podcasts, or can explain your patterns. Real healing is when you're different in the same situation. In this inspiring client spotlight episode, JJ…

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Ep. 512: I Had Read Every Self-Help Book and Still Felt Paralyzed

I Had Read Every Self-Help Book and Still Felt Paralyzed with Gosia What happens when you've spent years reading personal development books, listening to podcasts, attending meetings, and collecting information—but still feel stuck? In this heartfelt client spotlight episode, JJ sits down with Gosia to discuss her transformation from feeling frozen, overwhelmed, and unable to move forward to…

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Ep. 511: 3 Steps to Untangle Messy Emotional Situations

3 Steps to Untangle Messy Emotional Situations The Missing Skill Nobody Taught You About Emotions What if the reason you keep replaying conversations, feeling triggered, shutting down, people-pleasing, or struggling to communicate isn't because something is wrong with you? What if no one ever taught you how emotions actually work? In this episode, JJ introduces one of the most powerful frameworks…

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Ep. 510: The Archetype Exercise that Made My Clients Cry

What Your Body Archetype Reveals About Your Core Wounds, Self-Care Patterns, and Emotional Survival Strategies In this powerful episode, JJ shares one of the most eye-opening exercises from her beta Eight-Week Body Reset program—an assessment designed to uncover the hidden archetypes that sabotage self-care, health goals, and personal growth. What participants discovered wasn't simply why they…

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Ep. 509: Why We Need More Ritual and Less Hustle

Why We Need More Ritual and Less Hustle The Missing Practice in Healing, Manifestation, and Personal Growth In this episode, JJ Flizanes explores a powerful question: When was the last time you intentionally paused? Not because you were exhausted, overwhelmed, or forced to stop—but because you consciously chose to reconnect with yourself. In a culture obsessed with productivity, achievement,…

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Ep. 508: Near-Death Experiences, Psilocybin & Spiritual Awakening

Near-Death Experiences, Psychedelics, and the Truth About Consciousness with Dr. Eben Alexander Can consciousness exist independent of the brain? In this fascinating return conversation, JJ sits down with renowned neurosurgeon, near-death experiencer, and bestselling author Eben Alexander to explore one of the biggest questions facing science, spirituality, and human healing today. Drawing from…

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Ep. 507: Are Psychiatric Drugs Making Mental Health Worse?

What if the medications designed to help depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and schizophrenia are actually worsening long-term mental health outcomes? In this powerful and thought-provoking conversation, JJ sits down with investigative journalist and bestselling author Anatomy of an Epidemic creator Robert Whitaker to explore the research behind psychiatric medications, the chemical…

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Ep. 506: Seasons of Life Celebrations

Ritual, Grief, Community & Celebrating Life’s Transitions with Gia Ilole In this heartfelt and inspiring conversation, JJ sits down with Gia Ilole, founder of Seasons of Life Celebrations, to explore the healing power of ritual, intentional community, and honoring life’s transitions — both joyful and painful. After experiencing profound personal loss — the death of her sister followed just six…

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Ep. 505: Lowering Cholesterol Won't Prevent Heart Disease

The Great Cholesterol Myth: What Your Doctor May Not Be Telling You with Dr. Jonny Bowden In this eye-opening conversation, JJ reconnects with renowned nutrition expert and bestselling author Dr. Jonny Bowden to unpack one of the most misunderstood topics in modern medicine: cholesterol. Dr. Bowden, co-author of The Great Cholesterol Myth , explains why the conventional cholesterol narrative is…

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Ep. 504: The Real Reason You Can't Change Your Behavior

If you’ve ever thought, “I know better… so why do I keep doing this?” —this episode is for you. In this powerful conversation, I break down the real reason we stay stuck in emotional, behavioral, and even physical patterns —and why traditional approaches to healing often don’t create lasting change. We’re not just talking about mindset. We’re going deeper—to the subconscious beliefs formed before…

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Ep. 503: Blood Sugar and Weight Loss

JJ sits down with nutritionist and behavior specialist Carrie Lupoli to break down why traditional dieting fails—and what actually creates lasting health and transformation. From generational conditioning and disordered eating to blood sugar regulation and belief systems, this episode reveals why most people stay stuck… and how to finally shift your relationship with food, body, and self. 💡 What…

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Ep. 502: Missing Pieces of Body Change After 40

In this solo episode, JJ pulls together the biggest insights from her recent 3-Day Body Breakthrough Challenge and shares why body change after 40 requires a different conversation than the one most women have been taught. If you’ve been eating less, doing more cardio, trying harder—and still not seeing results—this episode explains why. JJ unpacks the 7 Factors of Weight Loss Resistance ,…

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Ep. 501: Small Changes That Can Transform Your Happiness

In this powerful conversation, JJ Flizanes sits down with clinical psychologist Dr. Nafisa Sekandari to explore the deeper truth behind anxiety, burnout, and what it really takes to create lasting happiness. This episode goes beyond surface-level solutions and dives into the root causes of emotional and physical imbalance , especially for high-achieving women navigating stress, hormonal shifts,…

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Ep. 500: When Yoga Works and When It Doesn't

In today’s episode, JJ breaks down a topic that confuses so many people— why yoga can feel amazing but still not deliver the body results you’re looking for . After 25+ years in the fitness and health industry, JJ shares the truth about exercise, body composition, and the biggest mistake people make when choosing how to move their bodies. If you’ve ever thought, “I’m doing all the right things… so…

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Ep. 499: Truth about Cholesterol, Statins and Hormones

What if everything you’ve been told about cholesterol, statins, and hormones isn’t the full picture? In this eye-opening conversation, I sit down with Elizabeth Plourde , who brings decades of research and firsthand experience inside the medical system. We explore how “normal” ranges have changed over time, why so many people are prescribed medications without deeper investigation, and what your…

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Ep. 498: Outgrowing the Life and Business That Made You Successful

What happens when you’ve achieved everything you thought you wanted… and it still doesn’t feel right? In this powerful conversation, JJ Flizanes joins Allison Lane to unpack the hidden experience so many high-achieving women face—but rarely talk about: outgrowing the very life they worked so hard to build. From anxiety and burnout to the quiet feeling of “this can’t be it,” this episode dives into…

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Ep. 497: Why You Feel Stuck Even When You're Doing the Work

Have you ever felt like you're doing all the right things—vision boards, appreciation lists, meditation, inner work—and yet nothing seems to be moving? In this solo episode, JJ shares a deeply personal reflection on the space between where you are and the next version of who you're becoming. Sometimes feeling stuck isn't a sign that something is wrong. Sometimes it means your container is…

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Ep. 496: Life After Betrayal

Register for the next free 14 Day Manifestation Challenge which starts April 1st. http://jjflizanes.com/14day In this episode, JJ sits down with returning guest Lori Shelley, a coach who helps women navigate the emotional and practical aftermath of betrayal. Lori shares her background—from 12 years in financial planning (including training leadership), to 13 years at home raising her kids, to 13…

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Ep. 495: 3 Things to Focus on this Fire Horse Year

In this solo episode, JJ breaks down how to move through the powerful momentum of the Fire Horse year without burnout by focusing on just three aligned priorities. Rather than getting swept up in urgency, overcommitment, or scattered action, she shares how to use this high-energy cycle for sustainable expansion through identity, intentional creation, and body-led balance. This conversation is your…

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Ep. 494: Introduction to Human Design

In this episode, JJ Flizanes welcomes Erin Hines, a Human Design business coach (and repeat guest from West Coast Women Rising ), to kick off a new series-style conversation on Human Design—what it is, why it's gaining traction, and how it can help you better understand your energy, decision-making, and natural way of operating in life and work. What You'll Learn What Human Design is and where it…

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Ep. 493: Unique Gifts from Italy and Beyond

JJ welcomes Sheila Donohue for a conversation that blends entrepreneurship, lifestyle, and the art of curated Italian wines and foods. Sheila shares how her company, Verovino, sources small-batch, farm-made wines, olive oils, and specialty foods—many not readily available in the U.S.—and delivers them to both consumers and businesses across America. In This Episode Meet Sheila in Bologna: Sheila…

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Ep. 492: Finding Purpose after Retirement

What happens when someone listens to every single episode of your podcast for over a decade? In this special conversation, JJ celebrates a major milestone by sitting down with longtime listener Vicki, who discovered the show years ago while walking through life's biggest transitions — caring for an aging parent, navigating a demanding career, and eventually stepping into retirement. What unfolds…

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Ep. 491: 5 Myths of Bipolar Disorder and Healing

JJ welcomes back Michelle Reittinger, author and host of The Upside of Bipolar , for a bold, hope-filled conversation that challenges common cultural narratives around bipolar disorder. Together, they unpack "myths" that can keep people stuck in fear and identity-based labels—and invite listeners into curiosity, root-cause investigation, and a more empowering view of symptoms, healing, and…

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Ep. 490: Healing the Abandonment Wound

What if the deepest wound you carry isn't about what happened to you—but about whether you ever felt truly held by life itself? In this powerful and intimate conversation, JJ is joined by a longtime soul sister, healer, and registered nurse who shares a deeply transformative experience that healed a lifelong sense of abandonment—not just from people, but from God, Source, and existence itself.…

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Ep. 489: The Cost of Always Putting Yourself Last

In this solo episode, JJ explores a pattern she sees repeatedly in women who are deeply caring, self-aware, and ready for healing—yet hesitate when it's time to invest in themselves. Drawing from real conversations with women who are caregivers, over-givers, people-pleasers, and survivors of illness, JJ unpacks the deeper truth beneath statements like "I can't afford it." This episode isn't about…

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Ep. 488: Homeopathy for Flu Season

JJ reconnects with longtime friend and homeopath Avghi "Avi" Constantinides (yes—at Trader Joe's!) for a timely conversation on natural immune support during the holiday season and beyond. Avghi breaks down what homeopathy is, how it differs from symptom-only approaches, and shares her go-to homeopathic "flu season trio" that many of her clients use for prevention and support. The conversation…

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Ep. 487: Shedding the Skin Needed for 2026

Shedding the Skin Needed to Set the Stage for 2026 As we step into 2026, it's tempting to rush ahead with goals, intentions, and action. But energetically, we're still in a powerful transition period. Although the calendar year has changed, the Fire Horse doesn't officially arrive until February 17, meaning we're still completing the work of the Year of the Snake. In this solo episode, JJ explores…

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Ep. 486: Wisdom from a World before Wi Fi

In this special intergenerational conversation, JJ and Doug sit down with JJ's parents—ages 80 and 77—for an honest and heartfelt discussion about happiness, perspective, and what truly matters in life. Together, they reflect on how priorities evolve over time, what contributes to lasting fulfillment, and how ideas around success, relationships, and happiness have changed across generations. The…

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Ep. 485: 5 C's of Flow with Christy Whitman

In This Episode, You'll Learn Why contrast (the thing you don't want) is not personal—and not a sign you "did it wrong" How survival responses (fight/flight/freeze/fawn) can pull you out of flow automatically Why self-compassion is the "neutralizer" that helps you move from emotional intensity back to steadiness The "three buckets" model: lack → neutrality → abundance How to move from "what I…

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Ep. 484: Super Body with Dr. William Davis

In this episode, JJ Flizanes welcomes back cardiologist and bestselling author Dr. William Davis to celebrate the launch of his newest book, Super Body , available starting today, December 16, 2025, wherever books are sold. Together, they explore why our culture's obsession with quick weight-loss fixes — from low-calorie diets to trending injectables — often leads to muscle loss, more visceral…

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Ep. 483: Life After Date Your Body

Real Women. Real Results. Real Transformation. In this very special episode, JJ checks in with past participants of Date Your Body to share where they are now, what has stayed with them, and how their lives have continued to transform long after the program ended. This is more than a "weight loss" conversation. These women healed their nervous systems, rewrote emotional patterns, and finally…

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Ep. 482: Are you weight loss resistant?

If you've been doing all the right things —eating clean, exercising, thinking positive—and still not seeing the changes you want… This week I recorded a solo show on Weight-Loss Resistance and the REAL reasons your body isn't changing. (Spoiler: it's not your willpower, your discipline, or your motivation.) I break down the top 7 metabolic blocks I see over and over again, plus the missing link…

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Ep. 481: Dreamifesting

This week's episode is a powerful and intimate conversation with my dear friend and dream expert Kelly Sullivan Walden, inspired by her newest book, Dreamifesting . I open up about some recent struggles and how my dreams have been helping me process emotions I didn't even realize I was holding. Together, we explore the unconscious, the mirror effect, and how our lessons and wounds reflect our…

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Ep. 480: It Only Takes One Person

What if the key to transforming your relationships isn't getting everyone else to change — but changing your own energy first? In this powerful episode, JJ Flizanes explores the science and soul behind how one person's healing can ripple through an entire family system. You'll hear from Mandy Bobo, a longtime member of JJ's community who's completed Date Your Body Beta, Rewiring Your Core Wound…

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Ep. 479: Who Holds the Vision for You?

In this episode, JJ Flizanes shares a powerful conversation from the Unleashing Your Manifestation Power live event — featuring members of her community who have experienced real transformation through support, accountability, and connection. This success panel explores one of the most overlooked truths about personal growth and manifestation: you can't do it alone. We dive into: 💫 Why having the…

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Ep. 478: Why Your Body Won't Change

If you've ever said, "I know what to do… I just can't seem to do it," this episode is for you. Today, JJ Flizanes uncovers the hidden reason most people stay stuck, no matter how much effort, discipline, or positive thinking they apply: an unsafe nervous system. Your body doesn't change when it's under threat — it changes when it feels safe. And the first step to transformation is understanding…

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Ep. 477: 3 Phases of Detox

Why Your Body Won't Change Masterclass Nov 19th http://jjflizanes.com/bodychange Use code JJ97 to get it for free 2026 Empowerment Programs Open for Applications! http://jjflizanes.com/apply In This Episode, You'll Learn: · The three phases of detoxification and how each supports your body's natural healing. · The most common heavy metals that disrupt your hormones and energy. · How to recognize…

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Ep. 476: The Bridge Back to Yourself

In this heartfelt episode, we're bringing you straight into the energy of Unleashing Your Manifestation Power —our live event that just wrapped this past weekend. You'll hear directly from attendees as they share their personal breakthroughs, manifestations, and what it means to finally reconnect with their authentic selves. This conversation is about coming home to you —bridging the gap between…

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Ep. 475: Microdosing for PTSD, Anxiety, Depression and Addiction

In this episode, JJ explores the rapidly growing research on psychedelic-assisted therapy and microdosing — and how these natural medicines are helping people heal from PTSD, anxiety, depression, and addiction when traditional methods fall short. She interviews AC Braddock , CEO of Eden Labs. http://edenlabs.com You'll learn:✨What recent clinical trials at Johns Hopkins, NYU, and Harvard are…

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Ep. 474: Vegan Italian with Chef Tara

Tickets still available for Unleashing Your Manifestation Power NEXT WEEK Oct 17-19th http://jjflizanes.com/unleash- reach out and let me help you get here! Discover the delicious flavors of plant-based Italian cooking with more than 100 vegan recipes inspired by classic Italian dishes, from the owner and chef of Pura Vita "Part love letter to Italy, part encyclopedia of plant-based technique,…

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Ep. 473: How Your Nervous System Shapes Reality

If you've been struggling to heal your body, create the relationships you want, attract abundance, or even feel clear on your purpose… it might not be your fault. The truth is: when your nervous system is stuck in old patterns of survival, it blocks your ability to thrive. It keeps you repeating the same cycles—in love, in health, in money—no matter how hard you try to change. That's why I created…

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Ep. 472: Activating Magic

GET YOUR TICKETS!!! Unleashing Your Manifestation Power JJ250 for $250 off at checkout http://jjflizanes.com/unleash Darla LeDoux is a transformational retreat leader and bestselling author of Shift the Field & Retreat and Grow Rich. Founder of Sourced, she guides coaches, consultants, and healers to offer and deliver deep transformational work with their magical gifts – especially through groups…

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Ep. 471: The Flow Factor

This week's episode is extra special—it's the book launch for Christy Whitman's brand-new release, The Flow Factor: How to Master Your Energy and Enter a State of Flow. Christy will also be joining us live at Unleashing Your Manifestation Power on Sunday, October 19th, where she'll be signing books in person! About the Book The Flow Factor is your guide to experiencing life in effortless…

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Ep. 470: Shadow Work and Self Love

Get your 2-1 ticket NOW! Unleash Your Manifestation Power http://jjflizanes.com/unleash Have you ever thought you were healed—only to realize, deep down, something was still missing? In our newest episode of the podcast, I invited my former client Sheridon Taylor to share his courageous and deeply personal journey of transformation. After years of traditional therapy, Sheridon believed he had…

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