Life Time Talks

Our bone density is built in our teens and 20s, yet it begins to decline as early as our 30s. As our body's scaffolding, our bones play a critical role in how we move and function in daily life — and if it becomes compromised, it can affect not just our health, but our quality of life as a whole. Sandra Tadros Guirguis joins us to delve into the many factors that influence bone health — and what we can all do, no matter our age, to maintain or improve it.   Find the episode highlights, get related resources and view the transcript for this episode at https://experiencelife.lifetime.life/podcast/why-bone-health-matters-no-matter-your-age    Have thoughts you'd like to share or topic ideas for future episodes? Email us at lttalks@lt.life — we'd love to hear from you!   Follow us on Instagram: @lifetime.life   The information in this podcast is intended to provide broad understanding and knowledge of healthcare topics. This information is for educational purposes only and should not be considered complete and should not be used in place of advice from your physician or healthcare provider. We recommend you consult your physician or healthcare professional before beginning or altering your personal exercise, diet or supplementation program. 

Strength training is integral in every workout routine — for building muscle, as well as tapping into the many ways it influences overall health. Yet lifting weights can be intimidating, especially if you're new to it. And even if you have experience, you want to make sure the efforts you're putting in are as effective as they can be.   With that in mind, Jeff Rosga, CPT, joins us to talk about the movement patterns and other variables that form the backbone of a well-rounded and productive strength regimen.   Find the episode highlights, get related resources and view the transcript for this episode at https://experiencelife.lifetime.life/podcast/whats-really-in-an-effective-strength-training-plan    Have thoughts you'd like to share or topic ideas for future episodes? Email us at lttalks@lt.life — we'd love to hear from you!   Follow us on Instagram: @lifetime.life   The information in this podcast is intended to provide broad understanding and knowledge of healthcare topics. This information is for educational purposes only and should not be considered complete and should not be used in place of advice from your physician or healthcare provider. We recommend you consult your physician or healthcare professional before beginning or altering your personal exercise, diet or supplementation program. 

Maybe it's “dry January” or “dry July” or “sober October” — since 2018, the sober-curious movement has taken hold. More people are exploring the experience of abstaining from alcohol temporarily, something that researchers refer to as “temporary alcohol abstinence challenges.”   Jen Veralle joins us to talk about this growing movement, its effects on our health both physically and mentally, and how we can create places of belonging where alcohol is decentralized.   Find the episode highlights, get related resources and view the transcript for this episode at https://experiencelife.lifetime.life/podcast/whats-behind-the-shifting-drinking-culture    Have thoughts you'd like to share or topic ideas for future episodes? Email us at lttalks@lt.life — we'd love to hear from you!   Follow us on Instagram: @lifetime.life   The information in this podcast is intended to provide broad understanding and knowledge of healthcare topics. This information is for educational purposes only and should not be considered complete and should not be used in place of advice from your physician or healthcare provider. We recommend you consult your physician or healthcare professional before beginning or altering your personal exercise, diet or supplementation program. 

Food allergies are prevalent, making every day eating challenging and sometimes even dangerous for many individuals who have them. In this episode, we're hearing from someone who has first-hand experience with these obstacles. Denise Woodard, founder of Partake, which makes allergy-friendly cookies, offers advice for how to better navigate the food world with food allergies.   Find the episode highlights, get related resources and view the transcript for this episode at https://experiencelife.lifetime.life/podcast/why-allergy-friendly-foods-can-make-all-the-difference   Have thoughts you'd like to share or topic ideas for future episodes? Email us at lttalks@lt.life — we'd love to hear from you!   Follow us on Instagram: @lifetime.life   The information in this podcast is intended to provide broad understanding and knowledge of healthcare topics. This information is for educational purposes only and should not be considered complete and should not be used in place of advice from your physician or healthcare provider. We recommend you consult your physician or healthcare professional before beginning or altering your personal exercise, diet or supplementation program. 

Whether you're actively engaged in competitive sports or you play for fun recreationally, an outside-of-practice-and-play training plan can help you perform well in your sport of choice — and function at your best outside of it.   Danny King, Master Trainer, shares how well-rounded fitness efforts and certain health habits can enhance athletic abilities. He also offers a few tips to keep your body moving well and to ward off injury.   Find the episode highlights, get related resources and view the transcript for this episode at https://experiencelife.lifetime.life/podcast/amp-up-your-sports-performance   Have thoughts you'd like to share or topic ideas for future episodes? Email us at lttalks@lt.life — we'd love to hear from you!   Follow us on Instagram: @lifetime.life   The information in this podcast is intended to provide broad understanding and knowledge of healthcare topics. This information is for educational purposes only and should not be considered complete and should not be used in place of advice from your physician or healthcare provider. We recommend you consult your physician or healthcare professional before beginning or altering your personal exercise, diet or supplementation program. 

Ketones are a naturally occurring energy source that our bodies produce when they're running very low on glucose and can't access it for fuel (such as when fasting or following a strict low-carb diet). When this happens, the body instead breaks stored fat down into ketones.    In recent years, there's been increasing interest in exogenous ketones and how they can complement our bodies innate production of this natural source of energy. Ketones can aid athletic performance and recovery, offer neurological and cognitive benefits, support metabolic flexibility and energy production, and more. Elizabeth Yurth, MD, speaks to these benefits and the role of ketones in health, as well as how exogenous ketones can come into play for support.    This episode of Life Time Talks is sponsored by Kenetik.   Find the episode highlights, get related resources and view the transcript for this episode at https://experiencelife.lifetime.life/podcast/why-exogenous-ketones   Have thoughts you'd like to share or topic ideas for future episodes? Email us at lttalks@lt.life — we'd love to hear from you!   Follow us on Instagram: @lifetime.life   The information in this podcast is intended to provide broad understanding and knowledge of healthcare topics. This information is for educational purposes only and should not be considered complete and should not be used in place of advice from your physician or healthcare provider. We recommend you consult your physician or healthcare professional before beginning or altering your personal exercise, diet or supplementation program. 

We all experience grief. Whether it's due to the loss of a loved one, a scary health diagnosis, a breakup, a change in life circumstance, or some other cause, it's a feeling we often need to learn to live with. Maggie Fazeli Fard, RKC, MFT-1, Experience Life's editorial director of fitness, explains how physical movement can be used as a tool to help transform your grief.   Find the episode highlights, get related resources and view the transcript for this episode at https://experiencelife.lifetime.life/podcast/move-your-body-through-grief   Have thoughts you'd like to share or topic ideas for future episodes? Email us at lttalks@lt.life — we'd love to hear from you!   Follow us on Instagram: @lifetime.life   The information in this podcast is intended to provide broad understanding and knowledge of healthcare topics. This information is for educational purposes only and should not be considered complete and should not be used in place of advice from your physician or healthcare provider. We recommend you consult your physician or healthcare professional before beginning or altering your personal exercise, diet or supplementation program. 

Weight-loss drugs have been front and center in recent years, making headlines for both their helpful benefits and their harrowing side effects. Jim LaValle, RPh, joins us to talk about how short-term use of GLP-1s — when used in combination with intentional lifestyle changes — may be a healthier path toward long-term weight management and overall health and well-being.   Find the episode highlights, get related resources and view the transcript for this episode at https://experiencelife.lifetime.life/podcast/taking-a-balanced-approach-to-glp-1s   Have thoughts you'd like to share or topic ideas for future episodes? Email us at lttalks@lt.life — we'd love to hear from you!   Follow us on Instagram: @lifetime.life   The information in this podcast is intended to provide broad understanding and knowledge of healthcare topics. This information is for educational purposes only and should not be considered complete and should not be used in place of advice from your physician or healthcare provider. We recommend you consult your physician or healthcare professional before beginning or altering your personal exercise, diet or supplementation program. 

Many of us center our health and fitness goals around body-composition change, yet too often, we get stuck in patterns that hinder our efforts. The good news is there are several lifestyle behaviors — which often go unrecognized or unaddressed — that influence our ability to achieve the change we desire. Anika Christ, RD, CPT, joins us to talk about proven strategies for getting unstuck, and offers those who are embarking on a weight-loss journey a roadmap of habits for supporting their efforts.   Find the episode highlights, get related resources and view the transcript for this episode at https://experiencelife.lifetime.life/podcast/breaking-down-weight-loss-barriers   Have thoughts you'd like to share or topic ideas for future episodes? Email us at lttalks@lt.life — we'd love to hear from you!   Follow us on Instagram: @lifetime.life   The information in this podcast is intended to provide broad understanding and knowledge of healthcare topics. This information is for educational purposes only and should not be considered complete and should not be used in place of advice from your physician or healthcare provider. We recommend you consult your physician or healthcare professional before beginning or altering your personal exercise, diet or supplementation program. 

Many aspects of our health and wellness are influenced by the huge population of microorganisms that live predominately in our gut. With knowledge of this becoming more mainstream, it has many people wondering what they can do to best support their gut health. In this episode, we discuss the various lifestyle factors that influence it, including our nutrition choices.    Samantha McKinney, RD, explains the importance of taking care of the gut and why nutrition plays such an essential role. She also speaks to the foods and supplements that can make the biggest difference.   Find the episode highlights, get related resources and view the transcript for this episode at https://experiencelife.lifetime.life/podcast/how-to-eat-for-good-gut-health   Have thoughts you'd like to share or topic ideas for future episodes? Email us at lttalks@lt.life — we'd love to hear from you!   Follow us on Instagram: @lifetime.life   The information in this podcast is intended to provide broad understanding and knowledge of healthcare topics. This information is for educational purposes only and should not be considered complete and should not be used in place of advice from your physician or healthcare provider. We recommend you consult your physician or healthcare professional before beginning or altering your personal exercise, diet or supplementation program. 

Though it's often misunderstood, creatine is actually one of the most well-researched supplements, providing support for improving lean muscle mass, strength, energy, cognition, and more. Paul Kriegler, RD, CPT, explains these benefits, and offers tips for choosing a quality creatine supplement, as well as ideal ways for including it in your routine.   Find the episode highlights, get related resources and view the transcript for this episode at https://experiencelife.lifetime.life/podcast/why-creatine   Have thoughts you'd like to share or topic ideas for future episodes? Email us at lttalks@lt.life — we'd love to hear from you!   Follow us on Instagram: @lifetime.life   The information in this podcast is intended to provide broad understanding and knowledge of healthcare topics. This information is for educational purposes only and should not be considered complete and should not be used in place of advice from your physician or healthcare provider. We recommend you consult your physician or healthcare professional before beginning or altering your personal exercise, diet or supplementation program. 

Sleep is critical for good health, yet a number of us struggle to get enough of it — and many of us also have issues with being able to unwind before bed, fall asleep, or stay asleep. Yet there are several strategies that can help, including strategic supplementation, which our guest, Samantha McKinney, RD, outlines in this episode.    Find the episode highlights, get related resources and view the transcript for this episode at https://experiencelife.lifetime.life/podcast/why-supplementation-for-sleep   Have thoughts you'd like to share or topic ideas for future episodes? Email us at lttalks@lt.life — we'd love to hear from you!   Follow us on Instagram: @lifetime.life   The information in this podcast is intended to provide broad understanding and knowledge of healthcare topics. This information is for educational purposes only and should not be considered complete and should not be used in place of advice from your physician or healthcare provider. We recommend you consult your physician or healthcare professional before beginning or altering your personal exercise, diet or supplementation program. 

There are a number of drinkable supplement options on the market, with greens drinks — or drinkable blends of vitamins, minerals, and plants — becoming increasingly popular as of late. Samantha McKinney, RD, explains how this supplement can support daily wellness and how to make sure you're choosing a quality option. She also offers guidance about how to incorporate it into your overall supplement regimen.     Find the episode highlights, get related resources and view the transcript for this episode at https://experiencelife.lifetime.life/podcast/why-consider-a-daily-greens-drink   Have thoughts you'd like to share or topic ideas for future episodes? Email us at lttalks@lt.life — we'd love to hear from you!   Follow us on Instagram: @lifetime.life   The information in this podcast is intended to provide broad understanding and knowledge of healthcare topics. This information is for educational purposes only and should not be considered complete and should not be used in place of advice from your physician or healthcare provider. We recommend you consult your physician or healthcare professional before beginning or altering your personal exercise, diet or supplementation program. 

Best-selling author and global communications expert Maha Abouelenein joins us to talk about self-reliance — a term, she explains, that refers to your skills, experience, knowledge, and relationships, and how you use them to achieve what you want and to get the most out of life. She walks through each of the rules outlined in 7 Rules of Self-Reliance, her book that aims to inspire people to invest in and believe in themselves.   Find the episode highlights, get related resources and view the transcript for this episode at https://experiencelife.lifetime.life/podcast/the-7-rules-of-self-reliance   Have thoughts you'd like to share or topic ideas for future episodes? Email us at lttalks@lt.life — we'd love to hear from you!   Follow us on Instagram: @lifetime.life   The information in this podcast is intended to provide broad understanding and knowledge of healthcare topics. This information is for educational purposes only and should not be considered complete and should not be used in place of advice from your physician or healthcare provider. We recommend you consult your physician or healthcare professional before beginning or altering your personal exercise, diet or supplementation program. 

Body-composition change is a top health goal for many, which leaves a lot of people looking for ways to track their progress and measure the state of their health. There are several ways to do this, and different methods offer different insights into your health. Paul Kriegler, RD, CPT, explains the metrics — including those related to body weight and beyond — that can give you a better picture of your overall health status.   Find the episode highlights, get related resources and view the transcript for this episode at https://experiencelife.lifetime.life/podcast/beyond-the-scale-understanding-measurements-of-body-weight   Have thoughts you'd like to share or topic ideas for future episodes? Email us at lttalks@lt.life — we'd love to hear from you!   Follow us on Instagram: @lifetime.life   The information in this podcast is intended to provide broad understanding and knowledge of healthcare topics. This information is for educational purposes only and should not be considered complete and should not be used in place of advice from your physician or healthcare provider. We recommend you consult your physician or healthcare professional before beginning or altering your personal exercise, diet or supplementation program. 

Understanding genuine health often requires us “looking under the hood,” so to speak. If we want to feel and function at our best for as long as we can and ward off chronic disease, there are certain areas of internal health that can be helpful to test and track to give us a clearer look at how our body is operating now.    In this episode, Jim LaValle, RPh, CCN, and Cliff Edberg, RD, CPT, walk through eight factors that can help paint the picture of our current metabolic health status. For each, they explain why it's important for longevity and vitality, how you can measure it, and what optimal looks like.    Find the episode highlights, get related resources and view the transcript for this episode at https://experiencelife.lifetime.life/what-is-metabolic-health-anyway    Have thoughts you'd like to share or topic ideas for future episodes? Email us at lttalks@lt.life — we'd love to hear from you!   Follow us on Instagram: @lifetime.life   The information in this podcast is intended to provide broad understanding and knowledge of healthcare topics. This information is for educational purposes only and should not be considered complete and should not be used in place of advice from your physician or healthcare provider. We recommend you consult your physician or healthcare professional before beginning or altering your personal exercise, diet or supplementation program. 

In this kickoff episode to season 10, Life Time Talks cohosts Jamie Martin and David Freeman celebrate the five-year anniversary of the podcast. They share five takeaways from their conversations over the years and offer a preview of the healthy-living information that's on deck this season.   Find the episode highlights, get related resources and view the transcript for this episode at https://experiencelife.lifetime.life/podcast/5-takeaways-from-5-years-of-life-time-talks   Have thoughts you'd like to share or topic ideas for future episodes? Email us at lttalks@lt.life — we'd love to hear from you!   Follow us on Instagram: @lifetime.life   The information in this podcast is intended to provide broad understanding and knowledge of healthcare topics. This information is for educational purposes only and should not be considered complete and should not be used in place of advice from your physician or healthcare provider. We recommend you consult your physician or healthcare professional before beginning or altering your personal exercise, diet or supplementation program. 

As we prepare for another new year, many of us find ourselves reflecting on how far we've come, what we've accomplished, where we've struggled, and what we want to achieve next. Getting to that next place requires commitment and belief in our potential. In this episode, we're talking with Harry Wilson about strategies for unlocking greatness so we can show up as the best versions of ourselves in this current phase of life.   Find the episode highlights, get related resources and view the transcript for this episode at https://experiencelife.lifetime.life/podcast/strategies-for-unlocking-greatness-and-potential   Have thoughts you'd like to share or topic ideas for future episodes? Email us at lttalks@lt.life — we'd love to hear from you!   Follow us on Instagram: @lifetime.life   The information in this podcast is intended to provide broad understanding and knowledge of healthcare topics. This information is for educational purposes only and should not be considered complete and should not be used in place of advice from your physician or healthcare provider. We recommend you consult your physician or healthcare professional before beginning or altering your personal exercise, diet or supplementation program. 

As we move into the new year, many of us are aiming to reset our routines and commit to habits that move us in a healthier direction. Jessie Syfko joins us to offer ideas for staying on track, despite challenges, with our health and wellness goals — namely, how focusing on the little things we can do every day can add up to meaningful change.   Find the episode highlights, get related resources and view the transcript for this episode at  https://experiencelife.lifetime.life/podcast/how-the-little-things-can-create-meaningful-change   Have thoughts you'd like to share or topic ideas for future episodes? Email us at lttalks@lt.life — we'd love to hear from you!   Follow us on Instagram: @lifetime.life   The information in this podcast is intended to provide broad understanding and knowledge of healthcare topics. This information is for educational purposes only and should not be considered complete and should not be used in place of advice from your physician or healthcare provider. We recommend you consult your physician or healthcare professional before beginning or altering your personal exercise, diet or supplementation program. 

Some people may be familiar with how the circadian rhythm can help them feel awake during the day and sleep soundly at night. Yet the effects of this roughly 24-hour clock that governs much of our biology extend well beyond that. Deanna Minich, PhD, talks about the importance of regulating our circadian rhythm and the steps we can take to do so. Plus, she shares a few other types of rhythms that can influence our health, too.   Find the episode highlights, get related resources and view the transcript for this episode at https://experiencelife.lifetime.life/podcast/all-about-the-circadian-rhythm   Have thoughts you'd like to share or topic ideas for future episodes? Email us at lttalks@lt.life — we'd love to hear from you!   Follow us on Instagram: @lifetime.life   The information in this podcast is intended to provide broad understanding and knowledge of healthcare topics. This information is for educational purposes only and should not be considered complete and should not be used in place of advice from your physician or healthcare provider. We recommend you consult your physician or healthcare professional before beginning or altering your personal exercise, diet or supplementation program. 

Whether it's a hankering for something salty, sweet, or savory, we all experience food cravings — and times when they can deter our healthy-eating plans. Samantha McKinney, RD, explains why these craving cues occur and what we can do about them, as well as why handling them is about so much more than willpower.    Find the episode highlights, get related resources and view the transcript for this episode at https://experiencelife.lifetime.life/podcast/how-to-handle-food-cravings    Have thoughts you'd like to share or topic ideas for future episodes? Email us at lttalks@lt.life — we'd love to hear from you!   Follow us on Instagram: @lifetime.life   The information in this podcast is intended to provide broad understanding and knowledge of healthcare topics. This information is for educational purposes only and should not be considered complete and should not be used in place of advice from your physician or healthcare provider. We recommend you consult your physician or healthcare professional before beginning or altering your personal exercise, diet or supplementation program. 

There's a lot of confusion about how our hormones change as we age, as well as how we can safely optimize them to not only benefit our health, but also improve our longevity. Elizabeth Yurth, MD, explains some of the key hormones that affect our wellness, the role they play in our health, what happens if they're not appropriately balanced, and how to be proactive about addressing hormonal changes.   Find the episode highlights, get related resources and view the transcript for this episode at https://experiencelife.lifetime.life/podcast/hormone-health-and-longevity-making-the-connection   Have thoughts you'd like to share or topic ideas for future episodes? Email us at lttalks@lt.life — we'd love to hear from you!   Follow us on Instagram: @lifetime.life   The information in this podcast is intended to provide broad understanding and knowledge of healthcare topics. This information is for educational purposes only and should not be considered complete and should not be used in place of advice from your physician or healthcare provider. We recommend you consult your physician or healthcare professional before beginning or altering your personal exercise, diet or supplementation program. 

Whether we're 18 or 80, most of us want to understand what it takes to be as fit and healthy as possible for as long as possible in our lives. Many people are now also talking about it as increasing your health span within your life span — or having as many healthy, fit, and active years as we can. Joel Jamieson, CSCS, explains the connection between fitness and longevity and shares how we can best train to be fit for life.   Find the episode highlights, get related resources and view the transcript for this episode at https://experiencelife.lifetime.life/podcast/training-for-longevity/    Have thoughts you'd like to share or topic ideas for future episodes? Email us at lttalks@lt.life — we'd love to hear from you!   Follow us on Instagram: @lifetime.life   The information in this podcast is intended to provide broad understanding and knowledge of healthcare topics. This information is for educational purposes only and should not be considered complete and should not be used in place of advice from your physician or healthcare provider. We recommend you consult your physician or healthcare professional before beginning or altering your personal exercise, diet or supplementation program. 

All of us will face challenging circumstances in our lives, and while those situations will look different for each of us, we can find commonality in and learn from others' stories. In this episode, Charles “Traps” Robinson, a United States Marine Corps combat veteran and current group fitness instructor with Life Time, is sharing some of his story, including the personal struggles he's faced and how fitness played a pivotal role in his healing process. His story serves as inspiration for others to find whatever light they can in dark times and to keep moving forward.   Find the episode highlights, get related resources and view the transcript for this episode at https://experiencelife.lifetime.life/finding-light-in-the-dark   Have thoughts you'd like to share or topic ideas for future episodes? Email us at lttalks@lt.life — we'd love to hear from you!   Follow us on Instagram: @lifetime.life   The information in this podcast is intended to provide broad understanding and knowledge of healthcare topics. This information is for educational purposes only and should not be considered complete and should not be used in place of advice from your physician or healthcare provider. We recommend you consult your physician or healthcare professional before beginning or altering your personal exercise, diet or supplementation program. 

Sleep is one of the most significant lifestyle factors influencing our health and well-being, yet it's one of the first things we compromise when life is busy. Or when there's something fun to do or watch or read. Or when we have a big project and looming deadline.   While sleep is too often taken for granted, its role in our lives cannot be underestimated, as too little or poor quality of it can negatively affect us physically, mentally, emotionally, and socially. The opposite is also true: When we prioritize sleep and make it a nonnegotiable health habit, it can help us look, feel, and function at our best.   Find the episode highlights, get related resources and view the transcript for this episode at https://experiencelife.lifetime.life/podcast/why-we-need-sleep   Have thoughts you'd like to share or topic ideas for future episodes? Email us at lttalks@lt.life — we'd love to hear from you!   Follow us on Instagram: @lifetime.life   The information in this podcast is intended to provide broad understanding and knowledge of healthcare topics. This information is for educational purposes only and should not be considered complete and should not be used in place of advice from your physician or healthcare provider. We recommend you consult your physician or healthcare professional before beginning or altering your personal exercise, diet or supplementation program. 

Sleep plays a powerful role in our well-being and health, yet one that many of us may forget about, or not fully understand, is nutrition. Samantha McKinney, RD, shares how what we eat affects our sleep (and vice versa).   Find the episode highlights, get related resources and view the transcript for this episode at https://experiencelife.lifetime.life/podcast/how-what-we-eat-affects-our-sleep-and-vice-versa   Have thoughts you'd like to share or topic ideas for future episodes? Email us at lttalks@lt.life — we'd love to hear from you!   Follow us on Instagram: @lifetime.life   The information in this podcast is intended to provide broad understanding and knowledge of healthcare topics. This information is for educational purposes only and should not be considered complete and should not be used in place of advice from your physician or healthcare provider. We recommend you consult your physician or healthcare professional before beginning or altering your personal exercise, diet or supplementation program. 

Colostrum has become one of the trendier options in the supplement space as of late — so it's understandable that there's been a rise in questions around what it is and its benefits to our health. Paul Kriegler, RD, joins us to explain this and more, including what you'd want to know if colostrum is something you're considering adding to your supplement regimen.   Find the episode highlights, get related resources and view the transcript for this episode at https://experiencelife.lifetime.life/podcast/why-colostrum   Have thoughts you'd like to share or topic ideas for future episodes? Email us at lttalks@lt.life — we'd love to hear from you!   Follow us on Instagram: @lifetime.life   The information in this podcast is intended to provide broad understanding and knowledge of healthcare topics. This information is for educational purposes only and should not be considered complete and should not be used in place of advice from your physician or healthcare provider. We recommend you consult your physician or healthcare professional before beginning or altering your personal exercise, diet or supplementation program. 

Nature is designed to provide the types of foods we need at the times we need them — and fall, the season of harvest, is an opportune time to reset our food routines and embrace all that nature has to offer. Paul Kriegler, RD, CPT, shares the health advantages of eating in tune with the seasons and what shifts we may want to make in our food selections in the fall.   Find the episode highlights, get related resources and view the transcript for this episode at https://experiencelife.lifetime.life/podcast/why-seasonal-eating   Have thoughts you'd like to share or topic ideas for future episodes? Email us at lttalks@lt.life — we'd love to hear from you!   Follow us on Instagram: @lifetime.life   The information in this podcast is intended to provide broad understanding and knowledge of healthcare topics. This information is for educational purposes only and should not be considered complete and should not be used in place of advice from your physician or healthcare provider. We recommend you consult your physician or healthcare professional before beginning or altering your personal exercise, diet or supplementation program. 

Curious how GLP-1s can safely and strategically be used to support your health and weight-loss goals while also promoting overall wellness? In this conversation, Life Time's MIORA experts dive into the science behind these medications, including what they are, how they work, and how to use them effectively in the context of a well-rounded wellness plan to maximize positive results.     This episode is the recording of a live-stream event hosted by MIORA, which was moderated by Life Time Talks cohost Jamie Martin.   Find the episode highlights, get related resources and view the transcript for this episode at https://experiencelife.lifetime.life/podcast/glp-1s-weight-loss-and-health-a-panel-discussion-with-life-times-miora-leaders    Have thoughts you'd like to share or topic ideas for future episodes? Email us at lttalks@lt.life — we'd love to hear from you!   Follow us on Instagram: @lifetime.life   The information in this podcast is intended to provide broad understanding and knowledge of healthcare topics. This information is for educational purposes only and should not be considered complete and should not be used in place of advice from your physician or healthcare provider. We recommend you consult your physician or healthcare professional before beginning or altering your personal exercise, diet or supplementation program. 

A multivitamin is a daily staple of a healthy nutrition regimen — even if you eat a mostly healthy diet. In this episode, Samantha McKinney, RD, discusses the benefits of a multivitamin supplement, why quality is so critical, and what to look for to make sure you're choosing one with the best formulation and sources of vitamins and minerals.   Find the episode highlights, get related resources and view the transcript for this episode at https://experiencelife.lifetime.life/podcast/why-multivitamins   Have thoughts you'd like to share or topic ideas for future episodes? Email us at lttalks@lt.life — we'd love to hear from you!   Follow us on Instagram: @lifetime.life

More than 20 years ago, Life Time made a commitment to invest in high-quality nutritionals, as well as a production and testing process, that are above par in an industry that's largely unregulated. Anika Christ, RD, CPT, joins us to delve into the story of Life Time's nutritional line and how it's evolved in over the past two decades — including the evolution to its rebranding as LTH.    Christ also discusses the importance of high-quality supplements in today's health landscape, the benefits that can come from strategic supplementation, and why it's necessary for consumers to understand and trust the quality of the supplements they're taking.   Find the episode highlights, get related resources and view the transcript for this episode at https://experiencelife.lifetime.life/podcast/all-about-lth-the-story-of-life-times-nutritional-supplement-line   Have thoughts you'd like to share or topic ideas for future episodes? Email us at lttalks@lt.life — we'd love to hear from you!   Follow us on Instagram: @lifetime.life   The information in this podcast is intended to provide broad understanding and knowledge of healthcare topics. This information is for educational purposes only and should not be considered complete and should not be used in place of advice from your physician or healthcare provider. We recommend you consult your physician or healthcare professional before beginning or altering your personal exercise, diet or supplementation program. 

Learning is not something meant to be limited to our school-age years — if we can be curious and find new ways to learn, dream, imagine, and try throughout our lives, then we stand to be happier and more fulfilled in the long run. Lifelong learner Jennifer Manocherian, age 85, joins us to share how she's done this throughout her life and the ways she's continuing to take on new challenges.   Find the episode highlights, get related resources and view the transcript for this episode at https://experiencelife.lifetime.life/podcast/a-story-of-lifelong-curiosity-learn-dream-and-imagine   Have thoughts you'd like to share or topic ideas for future episodes? Email us at lttalks@lt.life — we'd love to hear from you!   Follow us on Instagram: @lifetime.life   The information in this podcast is intended to provide broad understanding and knowledge of healthcare topics. This information is for educational purposes only and should not be considered complete and should not be used in place of advice from your physician or healthcare provider. We recommend you consult your physician or healthcare professional before beginning or altering your personal exercise, diet or supplementation program. 

We know that childhood and adolescence are the most important periods of youth development — and nutrient status plays a significant role in that process. Prioritizing healthy eating is essential, yet because of the changing food landscape and various environmental demands, strategic supplementation is critical for ensuring kids have the levels of nutrients they need to grow and function at their healthiest.   Find the episode highlights, get related resources and view the transcript for this episode at https://experiencelife.lifetime.life/podcast/supplements-are-for-kids-too   Have thoughts you'd like to share or topic ideas for future episodes? Email us at lttalks@lt.life — we'd love to hear from you!   Follow us on Instagram: @lifetime.life   The information in this podcast is intended to provide broad understanding and knowledge of healthcare topics. This information is for educational purposes only and should not be considered complete and should not be used in place of advice from your physician or healthcare provider. We recommend you consult your physician or healthcare professional before beginning or altering your personal exercise, diet or supplementation program. 

How will you move through your life? Who will you be? What will you do? Who will you love?    These are the questions asked on the first pages of Life Time's new coffee table book, In This Lifetime. Through typography, design, photography, essays, info, insights, proverbs, and parables, the book serves as a guide to tending to your humanness. This includes caring for your body, enriching your mind, and nourishing your soul. The author and Life Time's chief storytelling officer, Jill Palmquist, joins us to share more about it.    Find the episode highlights, get related resources and view the transcript for this episode at https://experiencelife.lifetime.life/podcast/a-peek-at-in-this-lifetime-the-new-coffee-table-book   Have thoughts you'd like to share or topic ideas for future episodes? Email us at lttalks@lt.life — we'd love to hear from you!   Follow us on Instagram: @lifetime.life   The information in this podcast is intended to provide broad understanding and knowledge of healthcare topics. This information is for educational purposes only and should not be considered complete and should not be used in place of advice from your physician or healthcare provider. We recommend you consult your physician or healthcare professional before beginning or altering your personal exercise, diet or supplementation program. 

Yoga delivers powerful physical benefits — but the foundation of the practice is built on many mental skills, which may be even more advantageous for overall health. Renowned yoga teacher Jonny Kest speaks about yoga as a movement modality and walks through the foundational elements of it, explaining how they can affect not only your practice, but also your overall well-being and how you show up and relate with others in the world.   Find the episode highlights, get related resources and view the transcript for this episode at https://experiencelife.lifetime.life/podcast/the-essential-elements-of-yoga   Have thoughts you'd like to share or topic ideas for future episodes? Email us at lttalks@lt.life — we'd love to hear from you!   Follow us on Instagram: @lifetime.life   The information in this podcast is intended to provide broad understanding and knowledge of healthcare topics. This information is for educational purposes only and should not be considered complete and should not be used in place of advice from your physician or healthcare provider. We recommend you consult your physician or healthcare professional before beginning or altering your personal exercise, diet or supplementation program. 

How can I stay motivated to exercise? Do I need to go all-out in my workouts all the time? Can working with a trainer really increase my progress? Life Time Dynamic Personal Trainers Sean Toy and Joe Clark join us to answer some common fitness questions they hear from clients — including these and more.   Find the episode highlights, get related resources and view the transcript for this episode at https://experiencelife.lifetime.life/podcast/ask-the-trainers-your-fitness-questions-answered-part-two   Have thoughts you'd like to share or topic ideas for future episodes? Email us at lttalks@lt.life — we'd love to hear from you!   Follow us on Instagram: @lifetime.life   The information in this podcast is intended to provide broad understanding and knowledge of healthcare topics. This information is for educational purposes only and should not be considered complete and should not be used in place of advice from your physician or healthcare provider. We recommend you consult your physician or healthcare professional before beginning or altering your personal exercise, diet or supplementation program. 

Effective communication is essential to any successful interaction — and that requires not only speaking productively, but also showing up authentically as ourselves. Amelia Reigstad, PhD, shares insights around mastering this skill through the lens of workplace communication, though the strategies and best practices she offers can also be applied to nearly any other type of relationship or environment.   Find the episode highlights, get related resources and view the transcript for this episode at https://experiencelife.lifetime.life/podcast/the-case-for-authentic-and-effective-communication   Have thoughts you'd like to share or topic ideas for future episodes? Email us at lttalks@lt.life — we'd love to hear from you!   Follow us on Instagram: @lifetime.life   The information in this podcast is intended to provide broad understanding and knowledge of healthcare topics. This information is for educational purposes only and should not be considered complete and should not be used in place of advice from your physician or healthcare provider. We recommend you consult your physician or healthcare professional before beginning or altering your personal exercise, diet or supplementation program. 

Our bodies require a wide variety of daily movements to function at their best — and that means we need to make concerted efforts to move more, despite the mostly sedentary setups in many parts of our world. Katy Bowman, MS, shares her concept of the “Movement Diet” and how anyone can improve the health of their movement plan by being thoughtful about “movement calories,” “movement macronutrients,” and “movement micronutrients.”    Find the episode highlights, get related resources and view the transcript for this episode at https://experiencelife.lifetime.life/podcast/how-to-create-a-diverse-movement-diet   Have thoughts you'd like to share or topic ideas for future episodes? Email us at lttalks@lt.life — we'd love to hear from you!   Follow us on Instagram: @lifetime.life   The information in this podcast is intended to provide broad understanding and knowledge of healthcare topics. This information is for educational purposes only and should not be considered complete and should not be used in place of advice from your physician or healthcare provider. We recommend you consult your physician or healthcare professional before beginning or altering your personal exercise, diet or supplementation program. 

From learning to love the water at just 3 years old — the result of accidentally falling into a pool — to reaching the height of Olympic success, Ryan Lochte owns the story of a true athlete who is willing to put in the work to be the best and who always push further than most might think is possible.    In this episode, Lochte — the second-most decorated swimmer in Olympic history — talks about his love of swimming, as well as his journey to gold-medal greatness in the sport. He also shares how he stayed mentally tough, the strategies he used to achieve his goals, and the ways he's now mentoring new generations of aspiring swimmers.   Find the episode highlights, get related resources and view the transcript for this episode at https://experiencelife.lifetime.life/podcast/the-will-to-push-to-your-potential-a-conversation-with-olympic-swimmer-ryan-lochte   Have thoughts you'd like to share or topic ideas for future episodes? Email us at lttalks@lt.life — we'd love to hear from you!   Follow us on Instagram: @lifetime.life   The information in this podcast is intended to provide broad understanding and knowledge of healthcare topics. This information is for educational purposes only and should not be considered complete and should not be used in place of advice from your physician or healthcare provider. We recommend you consult your physician or healthcare professional before beginning or altering your personal exercise, diet or supplementation program. 

One in four people are projected to have some degree of hearing loss by 2025, according to the World Health Organization — and hearing loss is connected to several deeper health impacts, including cognitive decline and cardiovascular function. Heidi Hill, AuD, shares what causes hearing loss, why it sometimes can be hidden, how it can affect the body, and what we can do to protect our auditory systems.   Find the episode highlights, get related resources and view the transcript for this episode at https://experiencelife.lifetime.life/listen-up-why-taking-care-of-your-hearing-health-matters     Have thoughts you'd like to share or topic ideas for future episodes? Email us at lttalks@lt.life — we'd love to hear from you!   Follow us on Instagram: @lifetime.life   The information in this podcast is intended to provide broad understanding and knowledge of healthcare topics. This information is for educational purposes only and should not be considered complete and should not be used in place of advice from your physician or healthcare provider. We recommend you consult your physician or healthcare professional before beginning or altering your personal exercise, diet or supplementation program. 

Amino acids are the building blocks of protein that support health in several ways — with the most well-known being how they help us build strength and lean tissue and recover well from exercise. Samantha McKinney, RD, CPT, shares more about the role of amino acids in the body and why supplementation can be beneficial.   Find the episode highlights, get related resources and view the transcript for this episode at https://experiencelife.lifetime.life/podcast/why-aminos-for-recovery   Have thoughts you'd like to share or topic ideas for future episodes? Email us at lttalks@lt.life — we'd love to hear from you!   Follow us on Instagram: @lifetime.life   The information in this podcast is intended to provide broad understanding and knowledge of healthcare topics. This information is for educational purposes only and should not be considered complete and should not be used in place of advice from your physician or healthcare provider. We recommend you consult your physician or healthcare professional before beginning or altering your personal exercise, diet or supplementation program. 

The mission of Life Time to help people live healthier, happier lives has not waivered since the company's start more than 30 years ago — and staying true to that value has influenced and shaped the trajectory of the company.    Bahram Akradi, founder, chairman, and CEO of Life Time, was the featured keynote speaker at the 2024 Sea Otter Classic Summit, where he talked about how a healthy way of life has not only been good for his business, but is good for all businesses and relationships. He also detailed the role that focus has played in Life Time's evolution.    This episode is the recording of Akradi's appearance at the Sea Otter Classic Summit, which was moderated by Life Time Talks cohost Jamie Martin.   Find the episode highlights, get related resources and view the transcript for this episode at https://experiencelife.lifetime.life/podcast/rethink-reimagine-adapt-how-life-time-has-evolved   Have thoughts you'd like to share or topic ideas for future episodes? Email us at lttalks@lt.life — we'd love to hear from you!   Follow us on Instagram: @lifetime.life   The information in this podcast is intended to provide broad understanding and knowledge of healthcare topics. This information is for educational purposes only and should not be considered complete and should not be used in place of advice from your physician or healthcare provider. We recommend you consult your physician or healthcare professional before beginning or altering your personal exercise, diet or supplementation program. 

Those with a disability, injury, or other physical restriction may feel their fitness options are more limited than they are for others — and the reality is, not all fitness centers are set up in a way that makes it easy to see all that's possible.    Sarah Winchester, a Dynamic Personal Trainer with a degree in adaptive physical education, works with clients on shifting their mindset from disabilities to capabilities. In this episode, she shares guidance for those individuals and others in their community about the ways they can modify movements, machines, and more to make fitness inclusive and accessible for all.   Find the episode highlights, get related resources and view the transcript for this episode at https://experiencelife.lifetime.life/podcast/no-limits-making-fitness-accessible-for-all   Have thoughts you'd like to share or topic ideas for future episodes? Email us at lttalks@lt.life — we'd love to hear from you!   Follow us on Instagram: @lifetime.life   The information in this podcast is intended to provide broad understanding and knowledge of healthcare topics. This information is for educational purposes only and should not be considered complete and should not be used in place of advice from your physician or healthcare provider. We recommend you consult your physician or healthcare professional before beginning or altering your personal exercise, diet or supplementation program. 

Performing well in fitness endeavors takes consistent effort. Yet even with persistent dedication, there may be underlying causes preventing you from performing at your best. Jeremy Schmoe, DC, explains how things like injuries and out-of-whack nervous systems can affect movement and the ways functional neurology can help. He is joined by pro ice hockey player and Minnesota Wild center Vinni Lettieri, who has experienced first-hand the positive effects of this type of treatment.   Find the episode highlights, get related resources and view the transcript for this episode at https://experiencelife.lifetime.life/podcast/how-functional-neurology-can-improve-fitness-performance-for-everyday-athletes-and-professionals-alike   Have thoughts you'd like to share or topic ideas for future episodes? Email us at lttalks@lt.life — we'd love to hear from you!   Follow us on Instagram: @lifetime.life   The information in this podcast is intended to provide broad understanding and knowledge of healthcare topics. This information is for educational purposes only and should not be considered complete and should not be used in place of advice from your physician or healthcare provider. We recommend you consult your physician or healthcare professional before beginning or altering your personal exercise, diet or supplementation program. 

Life is stressful and trying at times, and it can leave us feeling overwhelmed, anxious, and restless. Yet best-selling author Jasna Burza believes we inherently possess what's needed to change how those difficult experiences impact our lives — and the lives of others.    In this episode, Burza shares the connection between quantum physics, positive psychology, and holistic healing and how, together, they can create a path toward personal and collective healing and growth. She also explains how we can leverage the genius and power within to change our lives for the happier and more peaceful.   Find the episode highlights, get related resources and view the transcript for this episode at https://experiencelife.lifetime.life/podcast/love-purpose-and-genius-how-to-tap-into-yours   Have thoughts you'd like to share or topic ideas for future episodes? Email us at lttalks@lt.life — we'd love to hear from you!   Follow us on Instagram: @lifetime.life   The information in this podcast is intended to provide broad understanding and knowledge of healthcare topics. This information is for educational purposes only and should not be considered complete and should not be used in place of advice from your physician or healthcare provider. We recommend you consult your physician or healthcare professional before beginning or altering your personal exercise, diet or supplementation program. 

We all have the experience of going to the doctor and getting a traditional blood panel done — but are these labs really giving us the most comprehensive look at our health? Jim LaValle, RPh, CCN, recommends advocating for more. In this episode, he shares the markers he suggests working with your healthcare provider to test for and track — and why they are important — so you have a clearer picture of the state of your health.   Find the episode highlights, get related resources and view the transcript for this episode at https://experiencelife.lifetime.life/podcast/a-clearer-view-of-health-a-guide-to-understanding-comprehensive-bloodwork   Have thoughts you'd like to share or topic ideas for future episodes? Email us at lttalks@lt.life — we'd love to hear from you!   Follow us on Instagram: @lifetime.life   The information in this podcast is intended to provide broad understanding and knowledge of healthcare topics. This information is for educational purposes only and should not be considered complete and should not be used in place of advice from your physician or healthcare provider. We recommend you consult your physician or healthcare professional before beginning or altering your personal exercise, diet or supplementation program. 

Our bodies need electrolytes for a variety of reasons, but perhaps most importantly, because they help keep us hydrated and direct water where it needs to go inside the body. Yet many of us are dehydrated (though we may not realize it) due to common factors like sweating, stress, and caffeine consumption. Because it can be hard to consume enough electrolytes through food alone, electrolyte supplementation is often beneficial for many.    Paul Kriegler, RD, CPT, shares what you need to know about electrolytes and their role in hydration, as well as how to maintain sufficient levels. He also provides guidance around supplementation.   Find the episode highlights, get related resources and view the transcript for this episode at https://experiencelife.lifetime.life/podcast/why-do-you-need-electrolytes-for-hydration   Have thoughts you'd like to share or topic ideas for future episodes? Email us at lttalks@lt.life — we'd love to hear from you!   Follow us on Instagram: @lifetime.life   The information in this podcast is intended to provide broad understanding and knowledge of healthcare topics. This information is for educational purposes only and should not be considered complete and should not be used in place of advice from your physician or healthcare provider. We recommend you consult your physician or healthcare professional before beginning or altering your personal exercise, diet or supplementation program. 

In her book, You Are a Magnet, author and life coach Amber Lyon makes the case that our ability to choose and change creates opportunities for each of us to live a more satisfying, meaningful, and joyful life in the here and now — but we have to do so consciously and intentionally. In this episode, we delve into the four guiding principles of Lyon's work and how we can use choice and change to break free from the notion of “this is just the way I am.”   Find the episode highlights, get related resources and view the transcript for this episode at https://experiencelife.lifetime.life/podcast/harnessing-choice-and-change-to-live-a-magnetic-life   Have thoughts you'd like to share or topic ideas for future episodes? Email us at lttalks@lt.life — we'd love to hear from you!   Follow us on Instagram: @lifetime.life   The information in this podcast is intended to provide broad understanding and knowledge of healthcare topics. This information is for educational purposes only and should not be considered complete and should not be used in place of advice from your physician or healthcare provider. We recommend you consult your physician or healthcare professional before beginning or altering your personal exercise, diet or supplementation program. 

Red-light therapy uses different wavelengths of light to create some sort of impact — and when it comes to health, those benefits can include faster healing, reduced inflammation, muscle recovery, and more. Danny King, Master Trainer, explains how red-light therapy works and discusses the advantages of this type of treatment that is fast-growing in popularity.    Find the episode highlights, get related resources and view the transcript for this episode at https://experiencelife.lifetime.life/podcast/why-red-light-therapy   Have thoughts you'd like to share or topic ideas for future episodes? Email us at lttalks@lt.life — we'd love to hear from you!   Follow us on Instagram: @lifetime.life   The information in this podcast is intended to provide broad understanding and knowledge of healthcare topics. This information is for educational purposes only and should not be considered complete and should not be used in place of advice from your physician or healthcare provider. We recommend you consult your physician or healthcare professional before beginning or altering your personal exercise, diet or supplementation program. 

The nine months of pregnancy — and even the time leading up to conception — are critically important to the health of the developing fetus and the mom who is carrying them. While many things can feel out of your control during this time, two things you can manage are your nutrition and fitness.   Samantha McKinney, RD, CPT, shares the influence that eating and exercise habits have on a pregnancy, how an individual's needs change in these areas during this time, and which efforts to prioritize to support the health of both mom and baby.   Find the episode highlights, get related resources and view the transcript for this episode at https://experiencelife.lifetime.life/podcast/a-guide-to-eating-and-exercising-during-pregnancy   Have thoughts you'd like to share or topic ideas for future episodes? Email us at lttalks@lt.life — we'd love to hear from you!   Follow us on Instagram: @lifetime.life   The information in this podcast is intended to provide broad understanding and knowledge of healthcare topics. This information is for educational purposes only and should not be considered complete and should not be used in place of advice from your physician or healthcare provider. We recommend you consult your physician or healthcare professional before beginning or altering your personal exercise, diet or supplementation program. 

Mental well-being — something we can feel both when we're thriving and when we're struggling— is well understood and researched. Yet despite its many effects between our ears as well as throughout our bodies, it's not something that many of us prioritize.   Brie Vortherms, MA, LMFT, and Barbara Powell, MA, share why taking an integrative approach to mental well-being can be a productive route to a more optimal state of mental-well-being, and they offer tangible ideas for different practices and modalities that can help us feel and function better.   Find the episode highlights, get related resources and view the transcript for this episode at https://experiencelife.lifetime.life/podcast/an-integrative-approach-to-mental-well-being    Have thoughts you'd like to share or topic ideas for future episodes? Email us at lttalks@lt.life — we'd love to hear from you!   Follow us on Instagram: @lifetime.life   The information in this podcast is intended to provide broad understanding and knowledge of healthcare topics. This information is for educational purposes only and should not be considered complete and should not be used in place of advice from your physician or healthcare provider. We recommend you consult your physician or healthcare professional before beginning or altering your personal exercise, diet or supplementation program.