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Talks — S6, EP2 / What Is Self-Care, Really?

“Self-care” is a term that gets tossed around a lot, but what is self-care, really? In this episode, Brie Vortherms, MA, LMFT, and Barbara Powell, MA, of Life Time Mind talk about it in a way that may be new to you — and explain why they think it should be rebranded as “performance recovery.” They share the 12 types of self-care and three categories of ways to integrate it into our lives so we can better support our health and well-being.

With Brie Vortherms, MA, LMFT, and Barbara Powell, MA
Attitude/MindsetMental Health
Haley Hunter Smith

Biking for Healing

Olympian and 2022 Life Time Grand Prix winner Haley Hunter Smith’s passion for cycling also proved to be an essential tool for managing her mental well-being.
By Callie Fredrickson
CyclingMental Health
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Our Experts’ Top Health and Wellness Trends to Watch in 2023

Life Time experts share their predictions for what will be up and coming in the next year.
By Callie Fredrickson
Mental HealthPersonal Care/Beauty
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ONE HEALTHY HABIT:
Get Outside Every Day

This year, we’re building healthy habits together. Join us by starting with this One Healthy Habit challenge.
By Experience Life Staff
Mental HealthStress
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How to Use Journaling for Mental Health

Explore six types of journaling practices that can offer meaningful benefits for your mental health.
By Jon Spayde
Mental Health
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Merry and Mindful: How to Navigate the Holidays — Stressors and All

A Q&A with a Life Time MindCoach on handling the seasonal challenges that arise, reducing stress, and coping with loss and grief.
By Emily Ewen
Attitude/MindsetHolidays
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13 Ways to Combat the Winter Blues at Work

Learn why we experience a lull in the winter months and how we can set ourselves up for success.
By Callie Fredrickson
Depression & AnxietyMental Health
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What Is a Behavioral Addiction?

Shopping, gambling, social-media use, and sex are all behaviors that are potentially addictive. Learn how they happen and what defines this type of addiction.
By Alexandra Smith, MA, LPCC
AddictionMental Health
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6 Strategies to Cope With Climate-Change Anxiety

Here's how to move beyond fear, overwhelm, and anger — and respond with your emotional well-being intact.
By Jill Patton, NBC-HWC
Depression & AnxietyMental Health
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How to Use CBD to Support Your Mental Health

Learn how this plant compound can help us regulate our mood and sleep for better mental health.
By Henry Emmons, MD
Functional/Integrative MedicineMental Health
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What Are Seniors’ Most Common Mental Health Issues?

Depression and physical decline are just two issues many seniors face.
By Alexandra Smith, MA, LPCC
Brain HealthHealthy Aging
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How to Prepare for the Daylight Saving Time Shift

Here are tips to reset your internal clock when Daylight Saving Time ends.
By Henry Emmons, MD
Mental HealthSleep
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What Happens to Your Brain When You Fall in Love

Stephanie Cacioppo, PhD, shares what happens to your brain when you fall head-over-heels for someone.
By Michael Dregni
Brain HealthMental Health
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Meditations for Your Moods

Feeling stressed? Angry? Nervous? Learn how to select a meditation that can help relieve various emotional states.
By Emily Ewen
Attitude/MindsetMembership
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3 Adaptogenic Plants to Help Relieve Stress

How rhodiola, eleuthero, and holy basil can help you alleviate the effects of stressful situations.
By Henry Emmons, MD
Mental HealthStress
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Support After a Suicide

A grief specialist offers thoughts on how to support yourself or a loved one after a suicide.
By Alexandra Smith, MA, LPCC
Healthy CommunicationMental Health
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Why Social Bonds Are So Important for Our Health

Expert advice on how to deal with loneliness.
By Mo Perry
Mental HealthPersonal Development
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Can Lithium Orotate Be Used for Everyday Mood Support?

Lithium carbonate is a popular medical treatment for bipolar disorder, but a milder, over-the-counter form of this mineral can be used as a mood stabilizer.
By Henry Emmons, MD
Brain HealthFunctional/Integrative Medicine
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Does Exercising Help With Anxiety?

Yes, according to a recent study — and the more intense the exercise, the more it may help.
By Craig Cox
Depression & AnxietyMental Health
Kristin Neff

Talks — S5, EP14 / Why Self-Compassion is a Learnable Skill — and One We ALL Need

Self-compassion is a powerful tool for improving our own well-being and our relationships — yet cultural blocks often dissuade us from practicing this skill. In this episode, Kristin Neff, PhD, shares what self-compassion is, the strong, positive ways it can affect us (and others), and how we can start cultivating more of it in our daily lives.

With Kristin Neff, PhD
Attitude/MindsetCommunity
An image of a landscape of a mountain range and body of water in the evening.

5-Minute Meditation to Prepare for Sleep

Let go of the day and invite in relaxation with this guided meditation.
By Life Time
Mental HealthMindfulness/Meditation
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