Life Time Talks

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Mar 10, 2026 • 42min

S12 E16: All About Fiber With Anika Christ, RD

Fiber is enjoying a major comeback. Although experts have long understood its importance in a healthy diet, the nutrient has gotten more attention of late, with more people understanding its health benefits, including — but extending far beyond — digestive health. In this episode, Anika Christ, RD, explains why fiber is a fad that won't fade, sharing the reasons this often-overlooked nutrient is critical for maintaining optimal health. She also offers ideas for how to get more of it in our diets. Find the episode highlights, get related resources and view the transcript for this episode at https://experiencelife.lifetime.life/podcast/all-about-fiber 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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Mar 5, 2026 • 31min

S12 E15: Power Up Your Mitochondria: A Look at Mitochondrial Health With Jim LaValle, RPh, CCN (Performance & Longevity Series)

If your mitochondria aren't functioning well, then your metabolism isn't going to either. In fact, these critical cell powerhouses play a role in nearly every function of the body. As research has revealed more about this, mitochondrial health has gained mainstream attention, with people interested to know what they can do to support this essential area of their health. In this episode, Jim LaValle, RPh, CCN, delves into the role of mitochondrial health in overall well-being and longevity. He explores its effects on metabolic health and shares the health practices that can help improve mitochondrial function. 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/power-up-your-mitochondria-a-look-at-mitochondrial-health-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. 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.
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Mar 3, 2026 • 47min

S12 E14: How to Train for 3 Common Fitness Goals With Danny King

Do you have a goal to build strength, reduce body fat, or recomposition your body? Many people enter fitness centers with one of these outcomes in mind — and they tend to have more success when they have a plan in place to get them there. In this episode, Danny King, Master Trainer at Life Time, explains why having a goal and a set plan is key to making progress. He also shares how to approach your training if you're going after one of these popular goals. Find the episode highlights, get related resources and view the transcript for this episode at https://experiencelife.lifetime.life/podcast/how-to-train-for-3-common-fitness-goals-with-danny-king 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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Feb 26, 2026 • 33min

S12 E13: Why Thyroid Health Matters for an Active Life With Jim LaValle, RPh, CCN (Performance & Longevity Series)

The thyroid helps keep the body working at the right speed — but what happens if yours isn't functioning well? Many people know that fatigue is a symptom of a dysfunctional thyroid, but it can affect a wide variety of functions in addition to that because thyroid hormone is involved in nearly all aspects of how our bodies function. If there are issues with it — which there are for an estimated one in seven people, many of whom are unaware of it — it can hinder your ability to live a healthy and active lifestyle in a myriad of ways. In this episode, Jim LaValle, RPh, CCN, dives into this topic, explaining why thyroid health is vital for staying active and energized. 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/why-thyroid-health-matters-for-an-active-life-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. 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.
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Feb 24, 2026 • 1h 1min

S12 E12: How to Overcome High-Functioning Depression and Reclaim Joy With Dr. Judith Joseph

In 2020, Dr. Judith Joseph noticed that despite her success as a psychiatrist and researcher, she was overwhelmed and exhausted, yet dissatisfied and restless; she often teetered between feeling fatigued and a relentless drive to keep busy. She noticed a similar phenomenon among many of her therapy patients: The go-getters, the high achievers, and super-reliable types in her practice were at best feeling "meh" in their day-to-day lives. This inspired Joseph's research around what she now refers to as high-functioning depression — something that may cause people to feel anhedonia, or a lack of joy, pleasure, and interest in things they once enjoyed. In this episode, Joseph dives into this topic, as well as the five-step plan she developed for reclaiming joy. Find the episode highlights, get related resources and view the transcript for this episode at https://experiencelife.lifetime.life/podcast/how-to-overcome-high-functioning-depression-and-reclaim-joy 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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Feb 19, 2026 • 38min

S12 E11: Bioidentical Hormones and Women's Health With Jim LaValle, RPh, CCN (Performance & Longevity Series)

With the onset of perimenopause, women's estrogen levels begin to shift, with many experiencing notable changes to how they feel and function. This can leave them feeling resigned to a new, less ideal, baseline of health. Yet few understand what today's science how bioidentical hormone treatments can support women in feeling more vital and resilient. In this episode, Jim LaValle, RPh, CCN, explores the benefits of bioidentical hormone replacement therapy, including how it can support skin quality, cognition, weight management, sexual health, cellular health, bone health, cardiovascular disease risk, and more. He dives into the newest findings on estrogen therapy and what bioidentical options may mean for long-term wellness. 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/bioidentical-hormones-and-womens-health-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. 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.
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Feb 17, 2026 • 52min

S12 E10: Trending Fitness Strategies — and What's Tried and True With Gunnar Peterson

In the world of health and fitness, new approaches, techniques, tools, and strategies come and go all the time — but what actually lasts, helping people make significant, sustainable progress? In this episode, we're talking to Gunnar Peterson, a long-time industry expert and leader, about some of the topics that are dominating conversations right now. He offers practical advice and personal anecdotes to help us drill into what's meaningful. Find the episode highlights, get related resources and view the transcript for this episode at https://experiencelife.lifetime.life/podcast/trending-fitness-strategies-and-whats-tried-and-true 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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Feb 12, 2026 • 31min

S12 E9: Peptides for Longevity With Jim LaValle, RPh, CCN (Performance & Longevity Series)

As we age, it's common to experience more issues with our health, including stubborn weight gain, a loss of lean mass, trouble with blood-sugar control, changes in mood and cognition, and more. Peptides can offer support in addressing these and other areas, serving as a tool to help people redefine how aging looks and feels for them. In this episode, Jim LaValle RPh, CCN, explores the transformative potential of peptides in addressing the effects of aging and enhancing longevity and performance, emphasizing the importance of using them alongside a solid foundation of healthy lifestyle habits. 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/peptides-for-longevity-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. 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.
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Feb 10, 2026 • 33min

S12 E8: The Life-Changing Power of Mindful Movement With Kenny Ferrer

You decide who you are in any given moment. For Kenny Ferrer, this is a mantra serves as a constant reminder. Through his own life experiences, personal health transformation, and work as a fitness instructor, he's witnessed time and again how moving with intentionality and purpose can affect both the day-to-day and long-term trajectory of our lives in powerful ways. In this episode, he dives into this, along with sharing advice for how to approach movement more mindfully for broader benefits. Find the episode highlights, get related resources and view the transcript for this episode at https://experiencelife.lifetime.life/podcast/the-life-changing-power-of-mindful-movement 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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Feb 5, 2026 • 35min

S12 E7: GLP-1s and Lasting Health With Jim LaValle, RPh, CCN (Performance & Longevity Series)

Many people consider GLP-1s to be a groundbreaking advancement for managing weight and improving metabolic health. Yet someone's experience with and results from a GLP-1 can vary greatly, especially if they use them without medical oversight or a comprehensive plan that includes nutrition, exercise, and lifestyle strategies. This can also affect how their body reacts when they titrate off the GLP-1 and if they're able to maintain their results. In this episode, Jim LaValle RPh, CCN, offers guidance for GLP-1 use at every stage for lasting optimal health, along with insights on the benefits, challenges, and proper usage. This episode of Life Time Talks is part of our series on Performance and Longevity with MIORA. 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. Find the episode highlights, get related resources and view the transcript for this episode at https://experiencelife.lifetime.life/podcast/glp-1s-and-lasting-health-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.

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