Life Time Talks

Although aging is inevitable, many of the effects commonly associated with it — aches and pains, restricted movement, chronic disease, brain fog, weight gain, low energy, and more — don't need to be. What if our definition of aging had no limits? This is the question we're exploring with our guest, Ben Greenfield, along with some strategies that could support you in breaking free from constraints. Find the episode highlights, get related resources and view the transcript for this episode at https://experiencelife.lifetime.life/podcast/a-boundless-approach-to-aging 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 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 far am I away from my best possible health? Have you ever asked yourself this question? It's something we all deserve and no matter our age or stage in life, our body chemistry is always changing and there are steps we can take to get closer to our peak potential. In this episode, Jim LaValle, RPh, CCN, speaks about how the many systems in our body work together and how you can identify areas of improvement, including how regular health assessments and understanding personal health metrics can help lead us to optimal health and top performance. He also explains why this is achievable for all — whether you're an athlete striving for certain goals or are someone who's simply looking to live a long and healthy life. This episode of Life Time Talks is part of our series on Performance and Longevity with MIORA. Find the episode highlights, get related resources and view the transcript for this episode at https://experiencelife.lifetime.life/podcast/pursuing-peak-performance-how-to-reach-your-full-potential-performance-longevity-series 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.

Most of us know that a well-balanced fitness routine includes both strength and cardio efforts. Yet combining them into a single workout — an approach known as hybrid training — can be an effective and efficient method of training. And it's one that's intriguing a growing number of athletes who are looking to challenge their physical abilities. In this episode, Wes Robertson and Juan Hererra-Perla join us to share why some athletes are structuring their exercise routines in this way, as well as how, for some, training for and participating in hybrid fitness competitions has enhanced their health and fitness. Find the episode highlights, get related resources and view the transcript for this episode at https://experiencelife.lifetime.life/podcast/the-rise-of-hybrid-fitness-training-and-competitions 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 thyroid might be a small gland, but it controls big processes in the body — including how it turns food and oxygen into energy. It's estimated that one in seven people are affected by thyroid issues — but many may not even be aware that it's their thyroid that's behind the symptoms they're experiencing. In this episode, Greg Pippert, MD, joins us to speak about the important role of the thyroid in overall health, including sharing common symptoms of thyroid imbalance and key biomarkers that can indicate how well the thyroid is functioning. This episode of Life Time Talks is part of our series on Performance and Longevity with MIORA. Find the episode highlights, get related resources and view the transcript for this episode at https://experiencelife.lifetime.life/podcast/how-to-optimize-your-thyroid-and-fuel-your-bodys-metabolism-performance-longevity-series 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.

Reports indicate that more than 50 million Americans live with a mental health concern — a growing number that likely leaves out many more who haven't admitted to dealing with such issues. What's more, many across both groups are not receiving the help they need. Yet as science and understanding around mental health have evolved, we now know there are proactive steps we can take with our lifestyle to improve our mental well-being and combat the challenges placed on our modern brains. Dr. Drew Ramsey, a leading voice in integrative mental health, shares the nine tenets for building mental fitness that he outlines in his latest book, Healing the Modern Brain. These tenets are behaviors widely agreed upon by experts but delivered with insights and actions according to the latest science so you can identify your patterns and become motivated in new ways to build habits for the betterment of your mental well-being. Find the episode highlights, get related resources and view the transcript for this episode at https://experiencelife.lifetime.life/podcast/9-tenets-to-build-mental-fitness 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.

This conversation is all about what's behind the rise of hormone issues in men of all ages, the symptoms that often signal hormonal balance, and what men can do to better control this aspect of their health. Greg Pippert, MD, is our expert guest, also discussing the role of lifestyle strategies, supplements, and medication options. This episode of Life Time Talks is part of our series on Performance and Longevity with MIORA. Find the episode highlights, get related resources and view the transcript for this episode at https://experiencelife.lifetime.life/podcast/hormone-optimization-the-mens-guide-to-vitality-performance-longevity-series 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.

Nearly all of us encounter mental barriers to moving our bodies. Perhaps it's, "I'm great at starting exercise programs but I never stick with them." Or maybe it's, "I have no time or energy left for exercise," or "I keep comparing myself to people in an exercise class." Whether one of these — or some variation of them — rings true for you or not, there are strategies for overcoming the obstacles. In this episode, Diana Hill, PhD, shares the reasons we often don't move and provides us with valuable tools for moving past what's holding us back so we can get the physical activity we know is so good for us. Find the episode highlights, get related resources and view the transcript for this episode at https://experiencelife.lifetime.life/podcast/i-know-i-should-exercise-but 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.

This conversation is all about what's behind the rise of hormone issues in women of all ages, the symptoms that often signal hormonal imbalance, and what women can do to take back control of this aspect of their health. Greg Pippert, MD, is our expert guest, also discussing the role of lifestyle strategies, supplements, and bioidentical hormone replacement therapy. This episode of Life Time Talks is part of our series on Performance and Longevity with MIORA. Find the episode highlights, get related resources and view the transcript for this episode at https://experiencelife.lifetime.life/hormone-optimization-the-womens-guide-to-vitality-performance-longevity-series 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 Body Blueprint is Life Time's new eight-week digital training program designed to build strength and hypertrophy without overly stressing the body. It was created by our guest today, Coach Hayley Akradi, based on how she actually trains in everyday life. She's passionate about bringing the program to more people to help them have a plan for transforming their bodies and reclaiming their confidence and power. In this episode, we get an inside look at Hayley's approach to training, as well as all that this program entails. The Body Blueprint program is available to anyone who has the Life Time app. Find the episode highlights, get related resources and view the transcript for this episode at https://experiencelife.lifetime.life/podcast/all-about-the-body-blueprint 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.

Cortisol — a.k.a. the "stress hormone" — is essential for maintaining energy and overall health. Yet when cortisol is out of balance, it can cause a cascade of concerning effects in our bodies, even leading to chronic health conditions. In this episode, Jim LaValle, RPh, CCN, joins us to explain how cortisol works in the body, signs it may be out of balance, and how managing stress can help bring hormones into balance and create a more resilient body. This episode of Life Time Talks is part of our series on Performance and Longevity with MIORA. Find the episode highlights, get related resources and view the transcript for this episode at https://experiencelife.lifetime.life/podcast/stress-and-resiliency-understanding-cortisol-performance-longevity-series 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.