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Personal Development

Bahram Akradi

Imagine the Possibilities

Bahram Akradi on the power of slowing down and reflecting amid rapidly advancing AI.
By Bahram Akradi
Attitude/MindsetPersonal Development
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How to Stop Being a People-Pleaser

Learn how to stop putting others’ needs ahead of your own — and how to bring more authenticity to your relationships.
By Laine Bergeson
CoworkersEmotional Intelligence
Judith Joseph

Reclaim Your Joy With Judith Joseph, MD, MBA

Psychiatrist Judith Joseph, MD, MBA, ­unmasks the hidden face of high-­functioning depression ­— and offers strategies to restore joy in your life.
By Jill Patton, NBC-HWC
Depression & AnxietyHappiness/Joy
Judith Joseph

Behind the Scenes With Judith Joseph, MD, MBA (Video)

Go behind the scenes of the November/December 2025 cover shoot with Judith Joseph and discover how to reclaim your joy.
By Experience Life Staff
Attitude/MindsetHappiness/Joy
"Be brave. Take risks. Nothing can substitute experience."

Meditations from Experience Life

A collection of quotes from Experience Life magazine’s back page to inspire and motivate you.
By Experience Life Staff
Attitude/MindsetMindfulness/Meditation
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Talks — S11, EP21 / The Blue Zones Habits for Happiness: Insights for Living a Longer, Happier Life

Dan Buettner, discoverer of the Blue Zones, shares learnings we can all apply to live longer, happier lives.

With Dan Buettner
Active AgingAging Parents
Jessie Syfko, a Life Time performer, smiling while doing an exercise move involving balancing on one leg with a dumbbell in one hand.

The Go-To Mood-Boosting Activities of 10 Healthy-Living Experts

Life Time performers share their favorite ways to lift their spirits at Life Time during the fall and winter months.
By Emily Ewen
Attitude/MindsetFitness Tips
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How Embodiment Can Help You Reclaim Your Body’s Wisdom

In her new book, Wise Effort: How to Focus Your Genius Energy on What Matters Most, psychologist Diana Hill, PhD, explores how practicing embodiment can be a powerful source of vitality.
By Diana Hill, PhD
Emotional IntelligenceMindfulness/Meditation
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Stronger Every Day: Peg Burgess’s Strength Story

A Life Time member — with the support and guidance of a Dynamic Personal Trainer — commits to building the physical and mental resilience she needed to endure the challenges of cancer treatment.
By Andrew Ellingson
CancerMember Stories
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Talks — S11, EP16 / Pursuing Peak Performance: How to Reach Your Full Potential (Performance & Longevity Series)

Learn steps you can take — no matter your age or stage in life — to achieve your best possible health.

With Jim LaValle, RPh, CCN
Attitude/MindsetHealthy Aging
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How to Build a Fall Morning Routine

Aligning your morning routine with the seasons can boost energy, support well-being, and keep you grounded. Try these ideas for the fall and feel the difference.
By Kara Douglass Thom
Healthy Habits/Goal SettingMindfulness/Meditation
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5 Tools to Enhance Your Meditation Practice

Here are some of our favorite peace-promoting items, including beeswax candles and essential-oil sprays.
By Experience Life Staff
Mindfulness/MeditationProduct Reviews
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Can Gossip Be Good? Yes — Here’s How

Research suggests that gossip serves a higher social function than just idle chitchat. Here are seven ways to keep it positive.
By Quinton Skinner
Healthy CommunicationPersonal Development
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Talks — S11, EP11 / I Know I Should Exercise But . . .

Understand the reasons why we often don’t move and gain tools for moving past mental barriers to exercise.

With Diana Hill, PhD
Attitude/MindsetFitness Tips
a man works on his computer with his small daughter cuddled in his arms

9 Ways to Be a Good Parent

Parents often struggle to meet the expectations of their multiple roles. A marriage and career counselor shares strategies to ease the strain.
By Jon Spayde
Attitude/MindsetFamily/Parenting/Kids
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5 Strategies for Coping With a Narcissist

Try the following tips when dealing with a narcissistic personality.
By Alexandra Smith, MA, LPCC
Emotional IntelligenceHealthy Communication
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Talks — S11, EP7 / Exploring the Role of AI in Healthcare

Learn about the opportunities for AI in healthcare and what it might mean for individuals, patients, and medical professionals moving forward.

With Dr. Sanjay Gupta
General HealthHealthy Habits/Goal Setting
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Talks — S11, EP3 / Running the Long Race

From being inspired by her grandfather to run to becoming an Olympian and finding fulfillment in post-Olympic life, long-distance runner Kara Goucher has lived a life marked with many accomplishments — as well as challenges that she’s risen to meet with vulnerability and courage.

With Olympian Kara Goucher
Attitude/MindsetMental Health
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A Summer of Self-Discovery

Five ways to use your downtime to build bold, new confidence.
By Maha Abouelenein
Attitude/MindsetHealthy Habits/Goal Setting
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Talks — S11, EP1 / A Day in the Life: A Look at the Healthy-Way-of-Life Habits of Our Cohosts

Get a glimpse into the routines of our cohosts and how some of our healthy-way-of-life pillars are translated into daily habits they’re able to keep up with most of the time.

With Jamie Martin & David Freeman
Healthy Habits/Goal SettingPersonal Development
a man looks a way from his therapist

5 Signs That It’s Time to Break Up With Your Therapist

Consider the following red flags if you’re on the fence about whether to stick it out with your therapist.
By Alexandra Smith, MA, LPCC
Healthy CommunicationPersonal Development
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