EP: 016 |  The Mental Health Tool Hiding in Plain Sight with JJ Virgin

When JJ Virgin was on the show recently, we barely scratched the surface on something that has genuinely changed how I think about fueling my brain and body.

I had to bring her back because this conversation is too important, especially for those of us running on empty, dealing with anxiety, or just trying to keep up with the relentless demands of modern parenting.

JJ breaks down the research on creatine, and I'm not talking about some bro-science gym supplement. We're talking about mental clarity, stress resilience, and even studies showing women on SSRIs who weren't getting better finally finding relief when they added creatine.

You'll walk away understanding why most of us are deficient, why the form of creatine matters way more than you've been told, and exactly how to use this tool to feel more like yourself again.

🌱 KEY TAKEAWAYS:

  • Why the supplement world got creatine completely wrong, and what that means for exhausted moms everywhere

  • The shocking absorption truth about the creatine most people are taking (hint: it's not what you think)

  • What happened when researchers gave creatine to women who weren't responding to antidepressants

  • The invisible stress-tax modern life is charging your body, and how to stop paying it

  • Why "just eat more protein" isn't the whole answer for women over 40

  • JJ's secret weapon for crushing jet lag and sleep deprivation without the crash

  • How to actually feel the difference without bloating, gut issues, or bulking up

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