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S11 E13: 9 Tenets to Build Mental Fitness With Dr. Drew Ramsey Sep 09, 2025

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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!

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.

S11 E12: Hormone Optimization: The Men's Guide to Vitality With Greg Pippert, MD (Performance & Longevity Series) Sep 04, 2025

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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!

Life Time provides administrative, non-clinical support to MIORA as well as services and amenities related to general wellness and fitness; Life Time does not provide medical advice, diagnosis, treatment or care.

S11 E11: I Know I Should Exercise But . . . With Diana Hill, PhD Sep 02, 2025

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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!

S11 E10: Hormone Optimization: The Women's Guide to Vitality With Greg Pippert, MD (Performance & Longevity Series) Aug 28, 2025

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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!

S11 E9: All About The Body Blueprint With Hayley Akradi, CPT Aug 26, 2025

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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!

S11 E8: Stress and Resiliency: Understanding Cortisol With Jim LaValle, RPh, CCN (Performance & Longevity Series) Aug 21, 2025

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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!

S11 E7: Exploring the Role of AI in Healthcare With Sanjay Gupta Aug 19, 2025

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Artificial Intelligence is poised to reshape just about every industry, including healthcare. Here, many experts see a significant opportunity for AI to increase efficiency, improve diagnostics and treatment plans, and enhance patient care. At the same time, they are also calling for careful implementation of this technology and emphasizing the importance of human oversight, especially in the medical setting.

In this episode, Sanjay Gupta joins us to speak about the opportunities for AI in healthcare and what it might mean for individuals, patients, and medical professionals.

Find the episode highlights, get related resources and view the transcript for this episode at https://experiencelife.lifetime.life/podcast/exploring-the-role-of-ai-in-healthcare-with-sanjay-gupta

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!

S11 E6: Becoming Heart Smart With Jim LaValle, RPh, CCN (Performance & Longevity Series) Aug 14, 2025

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Cardiovascular disease is the No. 1 killer in the United States. It's also often referred to as the "silent killer" because many of the factors that contribute to it happen internally overtime, without noticeable symptoms. Tuning in to and understanding your cardiovascular health requires a holistic lens that goes beyond knowing your cholesterol levels. In this episode, Jim LaValle, RPh, CCN, shares the hidden causes of heart disease, how it progresses, and how to prevent and potentially reverse it, so you can own your cardiovascular health and be "heart smart."

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/becoming-heart-smart-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!

S11 E5: Some Positive News in Nutrition Legislation With Thomas Galligan, PhD Aug 12, 2025

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We know that the quality of what we consume matters to our health and well-being — yet despite our best efforts to eat healthily, there are still many additives and synthetic ingredients in the U.S. food supply that many other countries have banned due to health concerns. In this episode, we're talking with a leader from the Center for Science in the Public Interest — a food and health watch group — about the current state of food safety oversight and regulations, as well as some of the recent legislation that is beginning to move in a positive direction for our health.

Find the episode highlights, get related resources and view the transcript for this episode at https://experiencelife.lifetime.life/podcast/some-positive-news-in-nutrition-legislation

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!

S11 E4: Breaking Insulin Resistance: Your Guide to Blood-Sugar Mastery With Jim LaValle, RPh, CCN (Performance & Longevity Series) Aug 07, 2025

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It's estimated that nearly 38 percent of the U.S. population is prediabetic, yet many of those people don't know it and are unaware of the potential health consequences that can result.

Jim LaValle, RPh, CCN, joins us to delve into this critical topic and its implications for health, including the various conditions it can lead to, including type 2 diabetes, heart disease, kidney disease, and Alzheimer's and dementia. He explains the factors that contribute to insulin resistance, how to measure and monitor blood sugar, and the habits we can adopt to manage blood sugar effectively.

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/breaking-insulin-resistance-your-guide-to-blood-sugar-mastery-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!

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