Life Time Talks

• S11 E6: Becoming Heart Smart With Jim LaValle, RPh, CCN (Performance & Longevity Series)

  Cardiovascular disease is the No. 1 killer in the United States. It’s also often referred to as the “silent killer” because many of the factors that contribute to it happen internally overtime, without noticeable symptoms. Tuning in to and understanding your cardiovascular health requires a holistic lens that goes beyond knowing your cholesterol levels. In this episode, Jim LaValle, RPh, CCN, shares the hidden causes of heart disease, how it progresses, and how to prevent and potentially reverse it, so you can own your cardiovascular health and be “heart smart.”   This episode of Life Time Talks is part of our series on Performance and Longevity with MIORA.   Find the episode highlights, get related resources and view the transcript for this episode at https://experiencelife.lifetime.life/podcast/becoming-heart-smart-performance-longevity-series   Have thoughts you’d like to share or topic ideas for future episodes? Email us at [email protected] — we’d love to hear from you!   Follow us on Instagram: @lifetime.life   The information in this podcast is intended to provide broad understanding and knowledge of healthcare topics. This information is for educational purposes only and should not be considered complete and should not be used in place of advice from your physician or healthcare provider. We recommend you consult your physician or healthcare professional before beginning or altering your personal exercise, diet or supplementation program. 

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• S11 E5: Some Positive News in Nutrition Legislation With Thomas Galligan, PhD

  We know that the quality of what we consume matters to our health and well-being — yet despite our best efforts to eat healthily, there are still many additives and synthetic ingredients in the U.S. food supply that many other countries have banned due to health concerns. In this episode, we’re talking with a leader from the Center for Science in the Public Interest — a food and health watch group — about the current state of food safety oversight and regulations, as well as some of the recent legislation that is beginning to move in a positive direction for our health.   Find the episode highlights, get related resources and view the transcript for this episode at https://experiencelife.lifetime.life/podcast/some-positive-news-in-nutrition-legislation   Have thoughts you’d like to share or topic ideas for future episodes? Email us at [email protected] — we’d love to hear from you!   Follow us on Instagram: @lifetime.life   The information in this podcast is intended to provide broad understanding and knowledge of healthcare topics. This information is for educational purposes only and should not be considered complete and should not be used in place of advice from your physician or healthcare provider. We recommend you consult your physician or healthcare professional before beginning or altering your personal exercise, diet or supplementation program. 

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• S11 E4: Breaking Insulin Resistance: Your Guide to Blood-Sugar Mastery With Jim LaValle, RPh, CCN (Performance & Longevity Series)

  It’s estimated that nearly 38 percent of the U.S. population is prediabetic, yet many of those people don’t know it and are unaware of the potential health consequences that can result.    Jim LaValle, RPh, CCN, joins us to delve into this critical topic and its implications for health, including the various conditions it can lead to, including type 2 diabetes, heart disease, kidney disease, and Alzheimer’s and dementia. He explains the factors that contribute to insulin resistance, how to measure and monitor blood sugar, and the habits we can adopt to manage blood sugar effectively.    This episode of Life Time Talks is part of our series on Performance and Longevity with MIORA.   Find the episode highlights, get related resources and view the transcript for this episode at https://experiencelife.lifetime.life/podcast/breaking-insulin-resistance-your-guide-to-blood-sugar-mastery-performance-longevity-series   Have thoughts you’d like to share or topic ideas for future episodes? Email us at [email protected] — we’d love to hear from you!   Follow us on Instagram: @lifetime.life   The information in this podcast is intended to provide broad understanding and knowledge of healthcare topics. This information is for educational purposes only and should not be considered complete and should not be used in place of advice from your physician or healthcare provider. We recommend you consult your physician or healthcare professional before beginning or altering your personal exercise, diet or supplementation program. 

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• S11 E3: Running the Long Race With Olympian Kara Goucher

  From being inspired by her grandfather to run to becoming an Olympian to 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.   In this episode, Goucher, who’s featured in the July/August 2025 issue of Experience Life, opens up about her career and the struggles with self-confidence that she faced throughout it, as well as her time at Nike’s Oregon Project and what it took to stand up and share her experiences with emotional and sexual abuse.    She also talks about her commitment to advocating for others and clean sport, and how she stays connected to the sport she has such a passion for now that she’s retired from competitive running.   Find the episode highlights, get related resources and view the transcript for this episode at https://experiencelife.lifetime.life/podcast/running-the-long-race   Have thoughts you’d like to share or topic ideas for future episodes? Email us at [email protected] — we’d love to hear from you!   Follow us on Instagram: @lifetime.life   The information in this podcast is intended to provide broad understanding and knowledge of healthcare topics. This information is for educational purposes only and should not be considered complete and should not be used in place of advice from your physician or healthcare provider. We recommend you consult your physician or healthcare professional before beginning or altering your personal exercise, diet or supplementation program. 

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• S11 E2: Inflammation and Aging: The Hidden Connection With Jim LaValle, RPh, CCN (Performance & Longevity Series)

  Inflammation is an essential function of the body, but chronic inflammation can have adverse health consequences, especially when it comes to the aging process. In this episode, Jim LaValle, RPh, CCN, joins us to explore the concept of metabolic inflammation, or “metaflammation,” and how it can silently affect our metabolism, leading to accelerated aging, or “inflammaging.” He shares insights around identifying and managing chronic inflammation, emphasizing the importance of lifestyle choices and comprehensive lab testing.   This episode of Life Time Talks is part of our series on Performance and Longevity with MIORA.   Find the episode highlights, get related resources and view the transcript for this episode at https://experiencelife.lifetime.life/podcast/inflammation-and-aging-the-hidden-connection-performance-longevity-series   Have thoughts you’d like to share or topic ideas for future episodes? Email us at [email protected] — we’d love to hear from you!   Follow us on Instagram: @lifetime.life   The information in this podcast is intended to provide broad understanding and knowledge of healthcare topics. This information is for educational purposes only and should not be considered complete and should not be used in place of advice from your physician or healthcare provider. We recommend you consult your physician or healthcare professional before beginning or altering your personal exercise, diet or supplementation program. 

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