
Life Time Talks
Featuring conversations with experts in fitness, nutrition, health and well-being, Life Time Talks delves into different healthy-living topics in each episode, talking with trusted experts who share their insights and knowledge so you have the information and tools you need to live a healthy, purpose-driven life — whatever that means to you.
Life Time Talks is a production of Life Time — Healthy Way of Life. It’s hosted by Jamie Martin, editor in chief of Life Time’s Experience Life magazine, and David Freeman, the national director of Alpha for Life Time. Check back every Tuesday for a new episode.
Latest episodes

Oct 1, 2024 • 46min
S9 E5: All About LTH: The Story of Life Time’s Nutritional Supplement Line With Anika Christ, RD, CPT
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.

Sep 24, 2024 • 60min
S9 E4: A Story of Lifelong Curiosity: Learn, Dream, and Imagine With Jennifer Manocherian
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.

Sep 17, 2024 • 47min
S9 E3: Supplements Are for Kids, Too With Samantha McKinney, RD
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.

Sep 10, 2024 • 27min
S9 E2: A Peek at In This Lifetime: The New Coffee Table Book With Author Jill Palmquist
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.

Sep 3, 2024 • 51min
S9 E1: The Essential Elements of Yoga With Renowned Yoga Teacher Jonny Kest
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.

Aug 20, 2024 • 41min
S8 E23: Ask the Trainers: Your Fitness Questions, Answered (Part Two) With Dynamic Personal Trainers Sean Toy and Joe Clark
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.

Aug 13, 2024 • 43min
S8 E22: The Case for Authentic and Effective Communication With Amelia Reigstad, PhD
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.

Aug 6, 2024 • 59min
S8 E21: How to Create a Diverse Movement Diet With Katy Bowman, MS
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.

Jul 30, 2024 • 40min
S8 E20: The Will to Push to Your Potential: A Conversation With Olympic Swimmer Ryan Lochte
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.

Jul 23, 2024 • 48min
S8 E19: Listen Up: Why Taking Care of Your Hearing Health Matters With Heidi Hill, AuD
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.