In this episode, we're sitting down with health and fitness entrepreneur Brian Mazza, who's featured on the January/February issue of Experience Life magazine. Mazza is the founder of HPLT (High Performance Lifestyle Training, now known as High Performance Life Time) and he shares how he became the high performer he is today, how he's fostering that growth in others, what "high performance" means to him, and why he believes it's attainable for everyone.

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Stress is a natural part of life, but if we're on high alert for too long, our nervous system can become imbalanced, affecting both our mental and physical well-being. Brie Vortherms, MA, LMFT, joins us to talk about why this happens and what we can do to bring regulation to our nervous system. She talks about the importance of developing micro, habitual, and macro practices, so we can gain resiliency and a greater sense of calm.

Find the episode highlights, get related resources and view the transcript for this episode at https://experiencelife.lifetime.life/podcast/how-to-calm-an-activated-nervous-system

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Continuous glucose monitors (CGMs) are small devices that are inserted just under the skin — usually on the back of the arm — to measure glucose levels. To date, they've been widely used by those with prediabetes or diabetes. However, they are now being embraced by a broader audience of health-minded individuals who are curious about the insights they can gather from them because of the far-reaching effects that glucose levels have on health.

This technology is becoming more accessible to the general consumer and in this episode, Cher Pastore, RD, joins us to speak about the options available, how they work and what they measure, and the ways the data can be used to improve health.

This episode of Life Time Talks is sponsored by Dexcom, the makers of Stelo.

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Chronic stress can significantly harm our mental and physical health — not to mention diminish our quality of life. While many of us recognize the sensation of stress, we often dismiss it as an inevitable part of life and feel powerless to change it. Yet we do have the ability to support our bodies, and our guest, Anika Christ, RD, explores one effective approach: supplementation.

Christ sheds light on how chronic stress alters our nutrient needs and how nutritional strategies can counteract common stress effects like weight gain, sleep disturbances, and cravings. She also discusses supplement options that can provide valuable support to stressed bodies.

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Going outside our comfort zones is incredibly uncomfortable for many of us — yet it's one of the best ways to discover what we're capable of, both physically and mentally. In this episode, we're talking with Marnie Dachis Marmet and Stephanie Potter about one of their recent epic adventures, what this type of experience has taught them about themselves, and why they encourage the clients they work with to do big things that scare them.

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How can I lose body fat while gaining muscle? How often should I change up my exercise routine if I want to see results? Is cardio or strength training more important for heart health? Life Time trainers Jeff Rosga and Lindsay Ogden join us to answer some of the common fitness questions they hear from clients.

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Gut health refers to the well-being of your digestive system, including your gut microbiome — a vast ecosystem of microorganisms that play an essential role in nutrient absorption, immune health, brain function, and more. By understanding how the gut works and what makes it vulnerable, you can use lifestyle approaches to support better health.

In this episode, Jim LaValle, RPh, CCN, explains how the gut is involved in almost every aspect of health and what can happen when it's not functioning properly. He also shares signs that your gut health may be compromised along with strategies for support.

This episode of Life Time Talks is part of our series on Performance and Longevity with MIORA.

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Life Time provides administrative, non-clinical support to MIORA as well as services and amenities related to general wellness and fitness; Life Time does not provide medical advice, diagnosis, treatment or care.

When we get sick, it's common to think, I hope my immune system can fight this off fast. The good news is that there are several things we can do in our everyday lives to help our immune system be ready for that challenge when the time comes — with one major influence being our nutrient status.

In this episode, Paul Kriegler, RD, joins us to talk about key nutrients that are necessary for supporting a healthy and resilient immune system and the role supplementation can play in immune health.

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