
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

Jul 16, 2024 • 16min
S8 E18: Why Aminos for Recovery? With Samantha McKinney, RD, CPT
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.

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Jul 9, 2024 • 56min
S8 E17: Rethink, Reimagine, Adapt: How Life Time Has Evolved With Life Time Founder Bahram Akradi
Life Time Founder Bahram Akradi discusses the evolution of Life Time, prioritizing customer experience over advertising, entrepreneurial insights, admitting and correcting mistakes in business, combating kids' inactivity, and the Leadman Epic 250 triathlon.

Jul 2, 2024 • 39min
S8 E16: No Limits: Making Fitness Accessible for All With Sarah Winchester
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.

Jun 25, 2024 • 52min
S8 E15: How Functional Neurology Can Improve Fitness Performance — For Everyday Athletes and Professionals Alike With Jeremy Schmoe, DC, and Vinni Lettieri
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.

Jun 18, 2024 • 54min
S8 E14: Love, Purpose, and Genius: How to Tap into Yours With Best-Selling Author Jasna Burza
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.

Jun 11, 2024 • 45min
S8 E13: A Clearer View of Health: A Guide to Understanding Comprehensive Bloodwork With Jim LaValle, RPh, CCN
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.

Jun 4, 2024 • 27min
S8 E12: Why Are Electrolytes Essential for Hydration? With Paul Kriegler, RD, CPT
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.

May 28, 2024 • 52min
S8 E11: Harnessing Choice and Change to Live a Magnetic Life With Author Amber Lyon
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.

May 21, 2024 • 18min
S8 E10: Why Red-Light Therapy? With Danny King, Master Trainer
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.

May 14, 2024 • 52min
S8 E9: A Guide to Eating and Exercising During Pregnancy With Samantha McKinney, RD, CPT
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.