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Attitude/Mindset

Pain: A Positive Perspective

Bahram Akradi, founder, chairman, and CEO of Life Time, shares his thoughts on reframing our perception of pain.
By Bahram Akradi

Talks — S6, EP11 / Strength Train to Build Mental Muscle

Most people think about the impact of strength training on their physique — but sometimes it’s the mental benefits that can offer the greatest gains. Konnor Fleming, Alpha Master Coach, explains the advantages of a well-designed strength program, particularly the connection to mental and emotional health, and how those results can come from Alpha programming.

With Konnor Fleming, Alpha Master Coach

Talks — S6, EP6 / Planning, Preparation, and Practice: Why Programs Matter for Progress

A month or so into the new year, it’s common for people to fall off their goals. Often this isn’t for a lack of want or will, but rather not having the right program in place. Life Time Talks cohosts Jamie Martin and David Freeman share how they’re personally approaching their own aspirations this year, explain the reasons why having a program can be a game-changer, and offer considerations to help you move forward on your own plan. 

With Jamie Martin and David Freeman

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

On Gratitude

As we start another new year, let’s make a new type of resolution: to express more thanks.
By Bahram Akradi

How to Ask for Help in Times of Need

We all need somebody to lean on, but it’s not always easy to ask for help when we need it. These expert insights offer ideas for overcoming resistance — and knowing what to say.
By Jon Spayde

ONE HEALTHY HABIT:
Practice Gratitude

This month’s One Healthy Habit challenge inspires a daily routine to express your appreciation — and boosts your well-being in the process.
By Experience Life Staff

How Awe Can Create a Greater Sense of Happiness

Psychologist Dacher Keltner on how awe can transform your life.
By Dara Moskowitz Grumdahl

Identity Crisis

Experience Life's fitness editor talks about the benefits of adopting a fitness identity — and what happens when you lose it.
By Maggie Fazeli Fard

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

Finding Motivation

Ideas for tapping into what inspires you — so you can keep moving toward your greatest ambitions.
By Bahram Akradi

How Can I Calm My Fear of Flying?

Discover natural solutions to help alleviate this common stress response.
By Mo Perry

How to Create a Sense of Belonging

Community is more than your immediate neighborhood. Find connection with those who share your values.
By Kara Douglass Thom

Befriending My Body

When body positivity felt out of reach, our fitness editor discovered that gratitude could help bridge the gap between self-loathing and self-acceptance.
By Maggie Fazeli Fard

Principal Views: Misty Copeland

Trailblazing dancer and new mom Misty Copeland shares her perspectives on mentoring, activism, and resilience as she prepares for a return to the stage after a three-year hiatus.
By Lori Berger

Meditations for Your Moods

Feeling stressed? Angry? Nervous? Learn how to select a meditation that can help relieve various emotional states.
By Emily Ewen

From Mean Girl to Cheerleader

Our fitness editor talks about how to stop using negative self-talk to push through workouts without compromising her fitness.
By Maggie Fazeli Fard

The Standards We Accept

Achieving our goals is about more than meeting our expectations. It’s also about the behaviors that get us where we’re aiming to go.
By Bahram Akradi

5 Tips to Stay Sober

Quitting alcohol may not be easy, but it doesn’t have to be hard forever.
By Veronica Valli

Voicing Change: Rich Roll

Ultra-endurance athlete, author, and podcaster Rich Roll reflects on breaking free of limitations, trusting your instincts, and creating a vibrant life.
By Jill Patton, NBC-HWC

Kelly Barnhill on Sustaining a Creative Life

Writing by hand and trail running are just two of the ways the Newbery-winning author protects her creative energy.
By Dara Moskowitz Grumdahl
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