Best Molly Schelper Podcasts (2025)

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S11 E24: Sleep and Resiliency: A Guide to This Essential Recovery and Repair Window With Jim LaValle, RPh, CCN (Performance & Longevity Series) 35:40

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Our bodies need high-quality sleep to perform at their best — but getting good sleep isn’t just about getting physical rest. It’s when our bodies perform functions to help sustain our physical and mental health and it allows our bodies and brains to recover and prepare for the next day. In this episode, Jim LaValle, RPh, CCN, explains the critical …

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S11 E23: Yoga as Prehab for Coping With the Mental and Physical Challenges of Breast Cancer With Kimberlee Bleyer 48:17

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Breast cancer is the second-most common cancer diagnosed in women in the United States, accounting for nearly one-third of all new female cancers each year. Overall, there’s a one in eight chance that a woman in the United States will develop breast cancer sometime in her life. Every woman’s experience and fight with breast cancer is their own, and…

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S11 E22: Detoxification Done Right With Jim LaValle, RPh, CCN (Performance & Longevity Series) 33:40

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The body has its own natural detoxification process that includes organs like the liver, kidneys, and lymphatic system — and supporting these pathways is critical to our health. In this episode, Jim LaValle, RPh, CCN, explains what those systems are, how they work, and what you can do to support this aspect of your health. He also shares the signs …

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S11 E21: The Blue Zones Habits for Happiness: Insights for Living a Longer, Happier Life With Dan Buettner 50:55

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S11 E20: Aging With Brain Power: How to Boost Your Mental Acuity and Cognition With Jim LaValle, RPh, CCN (Performance & Longevity Series) 34:12

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Just like our bodies, our brains undergo changes as we age, and if we don’t care for them, it can lead to various issues that can affect our day-to-day function as well as our long-term health. In this episode, Jim LaValle, RPh, CCN, shares the key factors that influence our cognitive health and offers strategies for protecting our brains and optim…

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S11 E19: How to Support Your Metabolism in Your 40s and 50s With Samantha McKinney, RD, CPT 51:20

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“Metabolism” refers to the thousands of chemical reactions required for our bodies to function. It is highly complex — and it’s about so much more than simply being “fast” or “slow.” Although there is no single age when shifts in metabolism start to happen, the natural effects of aging do lead to changes that require us to consider different ways o…

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S11 E18: How to Build Immune Resilience With Jim LaValle, RPh, CCN (Performance & Longevity Series) 38:22

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A strong immune system is essential for health at any age, but especially when we’re striving for longevity. Everyday factors — including stress, exercise, sleep, nutrition, and more — shape the status of our immune health. In this episode, Jim LaValle, RPh, CCN, speaks to the many influences on our immune system and offers practical strategies for…

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S11 E17: A Boundless Approach to Aging With Ben Greenfield 1:00:44

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Although aging is inevitable, many of the effects commonly associated with it — aches and pains, restricted movement, chronic disease, brain fog, weight gain, low energy, and more — don’t need to be. What if our definition of aging had no limits? This is the question we’re exploring with our guest, Ben Greenfield, along with some strategies that co…

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S11 E16: Pursuing Peak Performance: How to Reach Your Full Potential With Jim LaValle, RPh, CCN (Performance & Longevity Series) 26:48

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How far am I away from my best possible health? Have you ever asked yourself this question? It’s something we all deserve and no matter our age or stage in life, our body chemistry is always changing and there are steps we can take to get closer to our peak potential. In this episode, Jim LaValle, RPh, CCN, speaks about how the many systems in our …

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S11 E15: The Rise of Hybrid Fitness Training and Competitions With Wes Robertson and Juan Hererra-Perla 54:51

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Most of us know that a well-balanced fitness routine includes both strength and cardio efforts. Yet combining them into a single workout — an approach known as hybrid training — can be an effective and efficient method of training. And it’s one that’s intriguing a growing number of athletes who are looking to challenge their physical abilities. In …

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S11 E14: How to Optimize Your Thyroid and Fuel Your Body’s Metabolism With Greg Pippert, MD (Performance & Longevity Series) 28:40

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The thyroid might be a small gland, but it controls big processes in the body — including how it turns food and oxygen into energy. It’s estimated that one in seven people are affected by thyroid issues — but many may not even be aware that it’s their thyroid that’s behind the symptoms they’re experiencing. In this episode, Greg Pippert, MD, joins …

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S11 E13: 9 Tenets to Build Mental Fitness With Dr. Drew Ramsey 1:06:47

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Reports indicate that more than 50 million Americans live with a mental health concern — a growing number that likely leaves out many more who haven’t admitted to dealing with such issues. What’s more, many across both groups are not receiving the help they need. Yet as science and understanding around mental health have evolved, we now know there …

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S11 E12: Hormone Optimization: The Men’s Guide to Vitality With Greg Pippert, MD (Performance & Longevity Series) 32:14

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This conversation is all about what’s behind the rise of hormone issues in men of all ages, the symptoms that often signal hormonal balance, and what men can do to better control this aspect of their health. Greg Pippert, MD, is our expert guest, also discussing the role of lifestyle strategies, supplements, and medication options. This episode of …

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S11 E11: I Know I Should Exercise But . . . With Diana Hill, PhD 51:44

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Nearly all of us encounter mental barriers to moving our bodies. Perhaps it’s, "I’m great at starting exercise programs but I never stick with them." Or maybe it’s, "I have no time or energy left for exercise," or "I keep comparing myself to people in an exercise class." Whether one of these — or some variation of them — rings true for you or not, …

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S11 E10: Hormone Optimization: The Women’s Guide to Vitality With Greg Pippert, MD (Performance & Longevity Series) 29:07

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This conversation is all about what’s behind the rise of hormone issues in women of all ages, the symptoms that often signal hormonal imbalance, and what women can do to take back control of this aspect of their health. Greg Pippert, MD, is our expert guest, also discussing the role of lifestyle strategies, supplements, and bioidentical hormone rep…

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S11 E9: All About The Body Blueprint With Hayley Akradi, CPT 44:42

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The Body Blueprint is Life Time’s new eight-week digital training program designed to build strength and hypertrophy without overly stressing the body. It was created by our guest today, Coach Hayley Akradi, based on how she actually trains in everyday life. She’s passionate about bringing the program to more people to help them have a plan for tra…

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S11 E8: Stress and Resiliency: Understanding Cortisol With Jim LaValle, RPh, CCN (Performance & Longevity Series) 35:57

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Cortisol — a.k.a. the "stress hormone" — is essential for maintaining energy and overall health. Yet when cortisol is out of balance, it can cause a cascade of concerning effects in our bodies, even leading to chronic health conditions. In this episode, Jim LaValle, RPh, CCN, joins us to explain how cortisol works in the body, signs it may be out o…

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S11 E7: Exploring the Role of AI in Healthcare With Sanjay Gupta 43:14

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Artificial Intelligence is poised to reshape just about every industry, including healthcare. Here, many experts see a significant opportunity for AI to increase efficiency, improve diagnostics and treatment plans, and enhance patient care. At the same time, they are also calling for careful implementation of this technology and emphasizing the imp…

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S11 E6: Becoming Heart Smart With Jim LaValle, RPh, CCN (Performance & Longevity Series) 43:18

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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 le…

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S11 E5: Some Positive News in Nutrition Legislation With Thomas Galligan, PhD 36:33

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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 t…

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S11 E4: Breaking Insulin Resistance: Your Guide to Blood-Sugar Mastery With Jim LaValle, RPh, CCN (Performance & Longevity Series) 33:12

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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…

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S11 E3: Running the Long Race With Olympian Kara Goucher 36:45

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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…

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S11 E2: Inflammation and Aging: The Hidden Connection With Jim LaValle, RPh, CCN (Performance & Longevity Series) 28:43

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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…

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S11 E1: A Day in the Life: A Look at the Healthy-Way-of-Life Habits of Our Cohosts 18:32

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“How do you stick with your healthy habits in everyday life?” It’s a question our cohosts often get asked and that they’re speaking to this in this kickoff episode for Life Time Talks season 11. Jamie and David offer glimpses into their routines, sharing how some of the healthy-way-of-life pillars we talk about so often — mindset, nutrition, moveme…

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S10 E17: Why Bone Health Matters — No Matter Your Age With Sandra Tadros Guirguis 43:19

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Our bone density is built in our teens and 20s, yet it begins to decline as early as our 30s. As our body’s scaffolding, our bones play a critical role in how we move and function in daily life — and if it becomes compromised, it can affect not just our health, but our quality of life as a whole. Sandra Tadros Guirguis joins us to delve into the ma…