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How to Find Calm When Life Feels Chaotic
Many of us respond to disarray by striving for control, but there are other ways to find calm within the storm.
Of Peril and Possibility
The founder and CEO of Life Time shares his thoughts on the AI revolution.
How Curiosity Changes Your Mind
Henry Emmons, MD, and Aimee Prasek, PhD, explain how thinking creatively can help us create new neural pathways in the brain.
6 Ways to Practice Body Neutrality
Explore these transformative strategies to start practicing body neutrality.
Arrest and Recovery: Matthew Hurley’s Story
How one man overcame drug addiction and found peace through serving others.
A Mid-Year Reflection
Many people put a lot of stock in goal-setting at the start of a new year, but it’s important to also check in with ourselves at various points throughout the year: What’s working? What did I learn? What did I achieve? What should I stop? What should I start?
In this final episode of season 6, Jamie Martin and David Freeman consider what they’ve learned from this season’s episodes and personally reflect on changes and challenges they’ve experienced in the first half of the year.
How Humans Are Wired for Compassion
Our brains are wired to care for others, even when it may seem like too much to ask.
How to Start Using Body-Neutral Language
Many of us inadvertently use language that reinforces the idea that thinness is better. Here’s how to speak with compassion.
5 Wellness Trends to Embrace This Summer
Here are a few self-care strategies to jump-start your health this season.
What Is Body Neutrality and How Can I Embrace It?
Why trading affirmation for acceptance can be freeing.
10 Strategies to Help Halt Diet Talk
Comments and conversations related to diet culture can trigger complicated emotions involving food and weight. One expert offers advice for setting healthy boundaries.
How Positive Emotions Supercharge the Effects of Exercise
Psychologist Kelly McGonigal, PhD, on how a joyful approach to exercise can help people reach their fitness goals more easily.
Start Now
Life Time’s founder, chairman, and CEO on what it takes to thrive in the modern world.
How Olympian Mechelle Lewis Freeman Is Helping Others Find Their Strength
The Olympian, coach, and TrackGirlz founder is inspiring top-level athletes and the next generation to trust their potential and pursue their passions.
50 Ways to Make the Most of Summer
Remember when summer used to be fun? Here’s how to discover the joys of the season all over again.
10 Summer-Read Recommendations
Looking for your next novel? Peruse this list — curated from a variety of Life Time team members — and head poolside.
How to Recognize and Satisfy ‘Heart Hunger’
People tend to associate hunger solely with physical nourishment, however, it is important to acknowledge what’s referred to as “heart hunger.” Learn more about how we can nourish this type of hunger.
5-Minute Meditation to Help You Take Pause
A quick breather for when you’re experiencing stress or a lack of ease.
How to Help Kids Manage Stress
Mental health experts offer tips for spotting signs of stress in children, along with healthy ways to help them cope. Plus, discover three mindfulness exercises for the whole family.
The Mind-Body Connection: Tapping in to Mindfulness Through Movement
The mind-body connection refers to how our thoughts, beliefs, attitudes, and feelings either positively or negatively influence our physical bodies — and vice versa. It can be a truly powerful resource to tap into. In this episode, Jessie Syfko explains more about this connection, the benefits it provides, how we can grow it, and the integral relationship it has to our fitness efforts.
How to Help Kids Navigate Online Dieting Advice
While it’s hard enough for adults to resist the allure of online diet advice, the challenges for kids can be even greater. These experts offer thoughts for talking to your children about what they’re seeing on social media.