Ep. 428: 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 conversation also turns toward the future, with thoughtful reflections and intentions for 2026—what to protect, what to release, and what feels most important moving forward. This episode isn't about giving advice from a pedestal; it's about sharing lived wisdom, curiosity, and hope through real conversation. Whether you're looking ahead to a new year, reassessing your goals, or simply craving perspective that cuts through the noise, this episode offers a grounding reminder of what creates a meaningful life—no matter your age. In This Episode, We Discuss: What happiness really means at different stages of life How priorities and goals evolve over time Reflections on love, relationships, and fulfillment Intentions and hopes for 2026 What still matters most, no matter the generation

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 don't want" into true clarity using three powerful questions The difference between observing vs. judging—and how judgment instantly shuts off flow How momentum builds around whatever you focus on (and how to choose differently moment-to-moment) Why you may need to practice the feelings you want (and build new neural pathways) What "command" means through I AM statements How "create" activates imagination and future-self alignment to become a stronger energetic match   Ready to practice the 5 C's (and build real momentum toward what you want)? Join JJ's FREE 14-Day Manifestation Challenge starting January 5th. You'll get daily guidance, simple assignments, and practical tools to help you move from contrast into clarity—then command and create from a more aligned, empowered state. Sign up NOW  http://jjflizanes.com/14day   Ready for transformation in 2026?  Let's chat  http://jjflizanes.com/apply

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 fat, faster aging, and even higher long-term health risks. JJ brings in her Date Your Body philosophy to highlight why resistance training is essential for staying strong, youthful, and independent as we age. You'll hear about: Why cutting calories leads to major muscle loss and metabolic slowdown The dangers of visceral fat & myosteatosis How the microbiome and endotoxemia influence body composition and aging The overlooked roles of collagen and hyaluronic acid Simple resistance-training approaches for real, lasting results A new way to think about investing in your long-term health Resources Get Super Body now on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, or your favorite bookstore Explore the Date Your Body program at http://JJFlizanes.com/applu

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 created a loving, sustainable relationship with their bodies. And the ripple effects? They've touched every area of their lives — relationships, confidence, movement, self-worth, energy, and even identity. In today's episode, you'll hear: ✨ The long-term impact of nervous system–based body healing ✨ The emotional breakthroughs that still influence their choices today ✨ How they shifted from survival mode to embodied safety ✨ Why old patterns didn't return — and what replaced them ✨ Real stories of weight released, inflammation lowered, mobility restored, and confidence rebuilt ✨ The spiritual and identity-level changes they never expected And of course… their incredible wins: 💜 Julie (82) — healed six decades of digestive pain, released weight effortlessly, and now loves her body for the first time in her life. 💜 Mandy — not only transformed her body, but even changed her entire family system through her healing. 💜 Karon — can finally look in the mirror and say "I love you" with complete truth. 💜 Traci — released 17 pounds, gained muscle, reclaimed athleticism, and found pride again. 💜 Ami — ditched emotional eating, restored flexibility, and now feels strong and peaceful in her body. This episode is proof: When you stop fighting your body and start listening to it, your whole life changes. If you've ever felt stuck, frustrated with your body, or tired of doing "all the right things" without results, this conversation will show you what's truly possible when the nervous system feels safe and supported. ✨ Want to experience this transformation for yourself? Applications are now open for Date Your Body 2026 and the 2026 Empowerment Programs. If you're ready to change your relationship with your body, food, self-care, and emotional patterns… 👉 Apply here: JJFlizanes.com/apply  This is your invitation to finally feel at home in your body.

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 that most programs ignore:👉 your nervous system. Because your body cannot release weight or inflammation when it doesn't feel safe. And to help you go deeper, I'm giving you FREE access to my classic Metabolic Makeover Program — normally $500 — updated with new insights on hormones, belly fat, stress, gut health, and nervous-system healing. 🎁 Get the Metabolic Makeover FREE Use code JJFREE at checkout➡️ http://jjflizanes.com/mm Inside the program you'll get:✓ The Weight-Loss Resistance Quiz✓ The 7 root causes of metabolic resistance✓ How to balance hormones naturally✓ What really drives belly fat✓ How to end emotional + metabolic burnout✓ Workbook, audios, videos, and step-by-step guidance If you've ever felt like your body is working against you… this will help you understand exactly why — and what to do next. Your body is not the problem. It's the messenger. I hope this episode — and the free Metabolic Makeover — help you finally understand what your body has been trying to tell you. With love, JJ

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 relationship with ourselves. If you've been feeling stretched, overwhelmed, or in transition, this episode may be exactly what your soul needs. About Kelly: Kelly Sullivan Walden is a bestselling author, dream expert, certified hypnotherapist, and spiritual teacher who helps people decode the wisdom in their dreams and use their subconscious as a tool for healing and manifestation. Learn more about her work at Dreamifesting.com and KellySullivanWalden.com. As we move into the holiday season, I want to lovingly remind you to choose you — your peace, your healing, and the version of yourself you want to step into in 2026. There are still limited spaces available for: ✨ Date Your Body (starting January) ✨ Rewiring Your Core Wound Patterns If you're craving more peace, alignment, joy, and a deeper commitment to yourself, don't wait — both programs close at the end of the year. What better holiday gift to yourself than the investment in your own emotional freedom and expansion? Apply here (free): 👉 jjflizanes.com/apply Wishing you a safe, balanced, heartfelt, deeply appreciative Thanksgiving.

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 Patterns, Healing the Mother Wound, and Connect Couples Retreat. Through her personal transformation, Mandy didn't just change her own life — she shifted the energy of her entire family: her husband, her kids, her sister, and even her mother. This episode dives into:💫 The energetic science behind why one regulated nervous system can calm others💫 How mirror neurons and heart coherence create emotional "contagion"💫 Why your healing work automatically changes your relationships💫 Real-life proof that "it only takes one person" to transform a family system💫 Mandy's inspiring journey through the Empowerment Programs and what happened next If you've ever felt like you're the only one doing the work, this episode will remind you how powerful your presence truly is. Key Quotes: "Your calm becomes a tuning fork for the people you love." "When one person regulates, the entire system reorganizes." "You don't have to push people to change — you become the frequency that invites it." Mentioned in this episode: 🎟️ Masterclass: Why Your Body Won't Change Until Your Nervous System Feels Safe💸 Normally $97 — FREE with code JJ97 http://jjflizanes.com/bodychange 🌀 Empowerment Programs 2026: ·         Date Your Body (3 months) ·         Rewiring Your Core Wound Patterns (9 months) ·         Radiant Sacred Circle (9 months) ·         Connect Couples Retreat (Mexico) ·         VIP Private Intensives 👉 Apply now →http:// jjflizanes.com/apply  

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 right people in your life — mentors, peers, coaches, and friends — determines how far you'll go. 🌱 How accountability isn't about pressure or perfection, but about being witnessed in your evolution. 👁️ The importance of being around people who can see the version of you that you're becoming, even before you can. 🤍 The difference between being supported and being enabled — and how true support challenges you to embody your vision. 🔥 What it means to "lead and be led" in community, so you're not just learning — you're living it. Whether you're on a healing journey, building your next-level vision, or ready to expand into a more empowered version of yourself — this episode will remind you that growth happens in relationship. ✨ Ask yourself: Who's leading me right now? Who has my back when I forget what's possible? Who's holding the vision for me when I can't see it yet?   If you're ready to find your people — those who will help you embody your vision and hold you accountable to your highest potential — apply for JJ's 2026 Empowerment Programs now at http://jjflizanes.com/apply  

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 whether your nervous system feels regulated enough to allow change in the first place. In this episode, you'll learn:💫 Why your nervous system—not your willpower—determines your results💫 The physiological link between emotional safety, metabolism, and body composition💫 10 powerful questions to assess whether your body feels safe or stuck in survival mode💫 What true "body safety" feels like—and how to begin creating it💫 Why the body protects you (and how to make it trust you again) This conversation sets the stage for JJ's brand-new masterclass:🎟️ Why Your Body Won't Change Until Your Nervous System Feels Safe Normally $97 — but you can join for FREE with code JJ97.👉 http://jjflizanes.com/bodychange  

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 signs of heavy metal toxicity and what tests can reveal hidden exposures. ·         The role of your liver, gut, and lymphatic system in effective detox. ·         Natural, everyday ways to enhance detox pathways through food, movement, and mindset. ·         How to create a detox-friendly lifestyle that supports vitality year-round. Resources Mentioned: ·         Download Jeanne's free handout: The Healing Power of Detoxification → http://jjflizanes.com/detox ·         Learn more about Jeanne Peters → http://nourishingwellness.com   Connect with JJ: Visit http://jjflizanes.com