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Jake Bernstien in a suit and also sky diving

How a 17-Year-Old’s Cardiac Emergency Changed His Mindset

By Experience Life Staff

A young entrepreneur discovers that living mindfully matters more than obsessing about success.

Angela holds ardha chandrasana

How Gastric Bypass Surgery Transformed One Woman’s Life

By Déjà Leonard

Angela Williams-Jones shares her inspiring journey of transforming her life post-gastric bypass surgery, embracing healthier eating habits, and becoming a dedicated yoga practitioner, teacher, and trainer.

a collage of Elise Laedtke with her family and playing pickleball

How Pickleball Helped a Woman Rebuild Her Life After a Stroke

By Kara Douglass Thom

Following a stroke at the age of 59, Elise Laedtke found a new sport and community through pickleball.

Collage of images from Suzie Chang

The Unexpected Gifts of an Injury

By Suzie Chang

Suzie Chang on discovering the importance of social bonds after becoming isolated while recovering from an injury.

Joe Hayes power lifting.

Finding Purpose in Powerlifting

By Joe Hays

How Joe Hays stepped back into the gym after a long hiatus and found a new passion in powerlifting.

Melissa Story

How One Woman Overcame Her OCD

By Melissa Kay

Melissa Kay shares how she found relief from a debilitating mental illness with medication and a more balanced lifestyle.

Fabio on his bike and also with his girfriend and dog

How a Professional Cyclist Found Purpose and Meaning After Retirement

By Experience Life Staff

Fabio Calabria shares how he navigated the challenges of leaving competition and returning to everyday life.

krysta rzeszutek at her Life Time club

Krysta Rzeszutek’s Healthy Revolution

By Krysta Rzeszutek

After experiencing a series of health issues, a woman finds peace by adjusting her mindset about the purpose of exercise. 

Dayna Altman in her kitchen

Bake It Till You Make It: Dayna Altman’s Success Story

By Dayna Altman

A nationally recognized mental health advocate uses baking and food to make tough conversations more palatable.

Rebecca Walcott

How Rebecca Walcott Discovered Wellness Through D.TOX

By Rebecca Walcott

When her energy flagged, one woman learned how to fuel her body more efficiently by participating in a detox program.

Lindsey Karp riding her bike

Lindsay Karp on Living With Multiple Sclerosis

By Lindsay Karp

A woman with MS shares how she’s learning to love life — and her body — after her diagnosis.

Brad Jones

Brad Jones on Overcoming Setbacks and Thriving at Life Time

By Brad Jones

A 60day Challenge winner reflects on the whole-body health benefits he received when he began focusing on his fitness.

Ryan Speedo Green

A Grammy-Award-Winning Opera Singer’s Journey of Resilience and Health

By Ryan Speedo Green

Ryan Speedo Green on what it takes to become a champion.

Debbie Friedlander

How One Woman Survived Breast Implant Illness

By Debbie Friedlander

Debbie Friedlander on how she is finding relief from breast implant illness 25 years after undergoing a preventive mastectomy.

Katie Lemon on a sunset cruise

Mental Health and Hormonal Birth Control: Katie Lemon’s Story

By Katie Lemon

A woman experiencing adverse side effects from hormonal birth control finds relief when she pursues another option.

Jason Burns

Taking Flight: Jason Burns’s Story

By Jason Burns

How one man took control of his health after he was grounded from flying lessons because of his weight.

Matthew Hurley

Arrest and Recovery: Matthew Hurley’s Story

By Experience Life Staff

How one man overcame drug addiction and found peace through serving others.

Julieta Cruz

Food, Freedom, and Forgiveness: Julieta Cruz’s Success Story

By Julieta Cruz

A young woman learns to forgive and care for herself while healing her relationship with food.

Lisa Samalonios at a yoga retreat

Empty Nest, New Beginnings: Lisa Samalonis’s Success Story

By Lisa Samalonis

A single mother whose life revolved around her kids finds inner peace and community at her local health club.

Ryan Frankel with his bike an a photo of his app

No Distractions: Ryan Frankel’s Success Story

By Ryan Frankel

One man is inspired to advocate for more attentive driving after being injured in an accident involving a distracted motorist.

Bobby Jessee at Life Time

Bobby Jessee’s Success Story

By Experience Life Staff

A man shares how a double-bypass surgery at age 54 inspired him to prioritize his fitness — and how he’s reaping the rewards at 91.

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