15 Minutes of Wellness

The benefits of homeownership range from social to financial and have directly resulted in a steady rise of homeowners in the United States. In this episode, Elizabeth and today's guest, Shakyra Cortes Mendez, discuss the advantages of homeownership and share some next steps to explore if you decide to buy a home. Shakyra has been a licensed realtor since 2017 and primarily serves clients in...

Sometimes unexpected things happen in life, and having an emergency fund can help minimize stress and help pay for things without going into debt.   In this episode, Elizabeth and today's guest, Ryan McCray, explore best practices for building, growing, and maintaining your emergency fund. Ryan is a Financial Advisor for Edward Jones with over thirteen years of experience in the financial ind...

Your credit score is not only a three-digit number; it can significantly impact your financial well-being. For example, your scores can affect your ability to qualify for a credit card or get a loan. But have you ever wondered how your score is calculated? What is it used for, and by who? Or how long do the details stay on your credit report? In this episode, Elizabeth and today's guest, Anth...

Overall wellness depends on several factors, including mental, physical, and financial health. Financial wellness is important because it improves your overall health and well-being. In addition, it allows you to reduce financial-related stress now and in the future. In this episode, Elizabeth and today's guest, Madeline Stolberg, explore the differences between HSAs and FSAs; what are the ac...

Hosts Elizabeth and Laura introduce Season 11 of the 15 Minutes of Wellness podcast.  Music: Lofi & Memories by NottyVonDutch  

Hosts Elizabeth and Erin meet with New Home Star's Sandy Spence to talk about courage, compassion, and connection and why these are so important in our relationships. Music: Lofi & Memories by NottyVonDutch

Hosts Elizabeth and Erin meet with New Home Star's Wellness Coordinator to learn about how to best prepare for the holiday season. Resources The Effects of Stress on Your Body Stress symptoms: Effects on your body and behavior Techniques to Tame the Fight-or-Flight Response Don't Bite the Hook How to Quickly Calm Down When You Get Triggered at Work Managing Anger, Frustration, and Resent...

Hosts Elizabeth and Erin meet with New Home Star's Wellness Coordinator to learn about how to best prepare for the holiday season. Resources How to Actually Come Back from the Holidays Feeling Refreshed Holidays Can Be Stressful. They Don’t Have to Stress Out Your Team Music: Lofi & Memories by NottyVonDutch

Hosts Elizabeth and Erin talk about how to forge strong relationships with remote and hybrid teammates. Resources How to Build Strong Business Relationships — Remotely Music: Lofi & Memories by NottyVonDutch

Hosts Elizabeth and Erin discuss the importance of strong work relationships and how to foster them. Resources: The Power of Healthy Relationships at Work How to Build Real Relationships at Work To Be Happier at Work, Invest More in Your Relationships The Little Things That Affect Our Work Relationships   Music: Lofi & Memories by NottyVonDutch

Hosts Elizabeth and Erin introduce Season 10 of 15 Minutes of Wellness!  Music: Lofi & Memories by NottyVonDutch

In this episode, hosts Elizabeth and Erin discuss how we can be more efficient while using our devices to ensure a healthier work-life balance.  Resources: What a Compassionate Email Culture Looks Like Music: Lofi & Memories by NottyVonDutch

Hosts Elizabeth and Erin discuss the importance of pursuing hobbies outside of work as well as the benefits that can come directly from exploring your passions.  Resources To Retain Employees, Support Their Passions Outside Work The Unexpected Benefits of Pursuing a Passion Outside of Work Music: Lofi & Memories by NottyVonDutch

In this episode, hosts Elizabeth and Erin are joined by New Home Star's Marketing Manager, Erin Henderson, to discuss the importance of volunteering. Resources A Year of Giving: GEM 2021 Recap Benefits of Community Service Why Volunteering Is Important in a Personal and Professional Capacity Music: Lofi & Memories by NottyVonDutch

In this episode, hosts Elizabeth and Erin discuss the benefits of an employee assistance program and dive into the attributes of BHS — the program New Home Star utilizes.  Resources:  BHS Website Music:   Lofi & Memories by NottyVonDutch

In this episode, Elizabeth and Erin dive into the importance of taking time away from your career as well as tips and tricks to best minimize stress before taking a vacation. Resources: The Data-Driven Case for Vacation How to Minimize Stress Before, During, and After Your Vacation Music: Lofi & Memories by NottyVonDutch

Hosts Elizabeth and Erin introduce season 9 of the 15 Minutes of Wellness podcast! 

In this episode, Elizabeth and Erin dive into the health choices we make every day. They discuss why the choices that feel good aren't always what's best for us and suggest some strategies for making healthier choices throughout your day. Resources: What Feels Good is Not Always Good for Our Bodies Music: Lofi & Memories, by NottyVonDutch

In this episode, Elizabeth, Erin, and Rachel Fuqua, New Home Star's Associate Marketing Specialist,  discuss how our commute times positively affect our physical health. Resources: That “Dreaded” Commute Is Actually Good for Your Health   Music: Lofi & Memories, by NottyVonDutc

In this episode, Elizabeth, Erin, and New Home Sales Professional Jenn Curley discuss how to be safe while working in a new construction environment. Music: Lofi & Memories, by NottyVonDutch

In this episode, Elizabeth and Erin speak with New Home Sales Professional, Joyce Hewitt, about how the foods we eat affect us. Resources: Harvard Business Review - Weirdly True: We Are What We Eat Harvard Health Blog - Nutritional Psychiatry: Your Brain on Food Music: Lofi & Memories, by NottyVonDutch

In this episode, Elizabeth and Erin dive into research about eye fatigue — what it is, whether blue light is actually bad for your eyes, and how to practice good eye hygiene while you are working. Resources: Is Too Much Screen Time Giving You Eye Fatigue? Music: Lofi & Memories, by NottyVonDutch

Hosts Elizabeth and Erin introduce Season 8 of 15 Minutes of Wellness!  Music: Lofi & Memories, by NottyVonDutch

In this episode, Elizabeth and Erin are joined by New Home Star Sales Professional Michelle Baker to discuss harassment in the workplace and what to do if you or someone you know experiences this. Music: Lofi & Memories, by NottyVonDutch

In this episode, Elizabeth and Erin are joined by New Home Star Sales Manager, Rachael DeMaggio, to talk about how our physical health can impact our mental health. Music: Lofi & Memories, by NottyVonDutch