Life Time Talks

Purpose is critical to our sense of meaning and happiness: It can give direction to our lives, as well as bring fortitude and true fulfillment. Our guest, NFL veteran Tim Hightower, discusses how his focus on purpose from an early age has guided him, from his college playing days to his career in the NFL when he suffered a perceived career-ending injury to present. He offers advice we can all follow for pursuing our own purpose-driven lives. Find the episode highlights, get related resources and view the transcript for this episode at https://thesource.lifetime.life/podcast/tim-hightower 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.

Vegetables are always a critical component of a healthy diet, but their effect on the immune system makes them even more powerful at this time. Julie Brown, RD, the nutrition and assessments program manager at Life Time, joins us to discuss their many health benefits and to share her favorite cooking tips and best tricks for squeezing more veggies into your meals and snacks. Find the show notes, get related resources and view the transcript for this episode at https://experiencelife.com/podcast/lttalks-season1-vegetables 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.

Your immune system defends your health, and now more than ever, we want it to be strong. In this episode, we talk with Tom Nikkola, vice president of nutrition and virtual training at Life Time, about the eating and lifestyle choices that can compromise immunity, as well as how we can optimize our nutrition to help build this system. Plus, he shares some bonus tips for exercise and sleep. Find the show notes, get related resources and view the transcript for this episode at https://experiencelife.com/podcast/lttalks-season1-nutrition-immunity 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.

COVID-19 has flipped our kids' lives upside down. Our guest and mom of three, Krystel Reierson, curriculum and events manager for Life Time Kids, offers advice for talking about the virus with your children, as well as tips and tricks for keeping them entertained while you're all at home together. Find the show notes, get related resources and view the transcript for this episode at https://experiencelife.com/podcast/lttalks-season1-kids-at-home 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.

Resilience is our capacity to overcome and recover from difficult times — and we're definitely in one of those right now. In this week's episode, Jen Elmquist, MA, LMFT, director and co-creator of Life Time Mind, shares ways to protect your mind and body, as well as some simple mental exercises you can do if you feel overwhelmed with stress or worry. Find the show notes, get related resources and view the transcript for this episode at https://experiencelife.com/podcast/lttalks-season1-mental-resilience 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.

A lot of people are struggling to maintain their healthy eating habits while at home, but it doesn't have to be so hard. Our guest, Life Time registered dietitian Anika Christ — a.k.a. Coach Anika — offers straightforward, practical tips that can make healthy eating a little easier, as well as some mindfulness practices to help shift our mindsets as we navigate these obstacles and make healthy eating choices despite them. Find the show notes, get related resources and view the transcript for this episode at https://experiencelife.com/podcast/lttalks-season1-eating-at-home 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.

Just because we're more confined to our homes right now doesn't mean we can't prioritize our fitness. We have the opportunity to form new habits or adjust our routines to reap new benefits by trying new things. In this episode, Danny King, national manager of team development at Life Time and personal trainer, offers his advice for maximizing your at-home workouts — no matter your starting point. Find the show notes, get related resources and view the transcript for this episode at https://experiencelife.com/podcast/lttalks-season1-home-workout 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.

In an effort to social distance and slow the spread of COVID-19, many of us have transitioned to working remotely. In this episode, James O'Reilly, president of Life Time Work, offers his top five tips for keeping your days and space productive, engaging, and healthy, as well as addresses the benefits and challenges that come with working from home. Find the show notes, get related resources and view the transcript for this episode at https://experiencelife.com/podcast/lttalks-season1-remote-work 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.

Many of us — even those who normally sleep well — may be having trouble falling and staying asleep given the fear and anxiety we're facing as part of the COVID-19 pandemic. Yet sleep is critical for our immune function, our ability to fight off infection and our mental health. Integrative psychiatrist and author Henry Emmons, MD, is back to talk about these connections and offer tips for getting more sleep during this stressful time. Find the show notes, get related resources and view the transcript for this episode at https://experiencelife.com/podcast/lttalks-season1-sleep/ 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.

Thank you for listening to the first season of Life Time Talks! We've enjoyed the great conservations we've had, and appreciate you tuning in and sharing the episodes with others in your life. We're aiming to be back in your feeds with Season 2 in early May. In the meantime, stay in touch with us on social @lifetime.life, or email us at lttalks@lt.life with any thoughts you'd like to share or topic ideas you have for future episodes. 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.