Bellin Health Prescription for Life

Find some free easy ways to move more and be inspired by Bellin Health Fitness Trainer, Liza Margelofsky.

We know that health and wellbeing are an important part of benefits in a workplace, but what are the deeper ways that we get to the root of what motivates people to take care of themselves. In this episode of "Do I matter? Yes I do!" we examine how to make people feel valued so that they can be the best version of themselves. We are joined by Bellin Health Vice President of Business &amp...

Sleep may just be the most underrated healthy behavior so how do we make it a priority? Learn more from Bellin Health Lifestyle Medicine RN, Brittany Kurtz on why sleep matters and how to get the help you may need.

Is a sedentary lifestyle hurting you? Bellin Health Physical Therapist, Amber Puissant helps us learn some simple ideas for getting more active throughout the day.

How can we eat to fuel our bodies, fight disease, and have enjoyment? Bellin Health Registered Dietician joins us this month to talk about how to have it all when it come to nutrition. Hosted by Linda Golik, Bellin Health Health & Wellbeing Consultant.

Does posture and movement affect your health? Learn more from Bellin Health Physical Therapist, Eric Bader on what you can do to "get it straight."

Do you have a Primary Care Provider (PCP)? Hear from Bellin Health Nurse Practioner Dylan Valentine on why you should have one and what they can do to make your health and your life better.

For this special episode, we welcome a dermatologist from our partner, Gundersen Health Care System, Dr. April Farrell. Dr. Farrell will help us learn about why we need to pay attention to our skin and how to make sure that it contributes positively to our overall health and wellbeing.

The skin on your body plays many roles so how do you best care for it and what should you do if you have a concern? Hear from Bellin Health Family Practice Nurse Practioner, Dylan Valentine on what to look for and how to prevent aging and skin cancer.

If you feel like you have some anxiety type feelings, this episode is for you. Find out what is considered normal anxious feelings versus a full anxiety disorder that may require medical treatment. This episode features Bellin Health Licensed Behavior Health Therapist, Pam Baranczyk.

Is mental health a factor in physical wellbeing? Hear from Bellin Health Licensed Behavior Health Therapist, Pam Baranczyk on the important topic of mental health and wellbeing.

Chronic stress is dangerous to both our physical and emotional health. Hear the story of how Molly Vandervest, Vice President of the Bellin Health foundation found help with her stress from RN Health Coach, Sandy Treichel. You won't to miss this incredible heart warming story. 

How important is gut health? It may be more important than you think but it is also easily impacted by good health habits. Learn more here from Bellin Health Registered Dietician, Carrie Taicher. 

It's heart so it only seems natural that we would chat with Bellin Health cardiac surgeon, Dr. Steven Gerndt. "Heart Strong" takes on a whole new meaning when we talk with Dr. G so you won't want to mean this loved filled episode. 

As we kick off Season 2 of Prescription for Life, we meet Vice President of Business and Community Health, Randy Van Straten. Randy share with us Bellin's evolution of how they work with businesses and in the community to help impact the health and wellbeing of our communities. Hear Randy's thoughts on what health and wellbeing mean in today's businesses and how you can impact change in your organ...

The holiday season is a time for peace and joy but those family ties can bring extra stress and anxiety. Bellin Health Director of Outpatient Care at the Bellin Psychiatric Center joins us for a discussion on how the make the most of the holidays for ourselves and for our families while managing our own wellbeing. 

Is it possible to help engage your family in healthy behaviors and have them help bring balance so they whole family can achieve a healthier lifestyle? Our special guest and Bellin Health Coach Julie Johnson shares how she handles the demands of a family along with keeping everyone including herself on the path to a healthier lifestyle. 

The lines of work and home have blurred more than ever, and people are trying to find balance. In this episode we talk to Bellin Health Physician Recruiter, Maureen Wouters about how she balances a busy work and home life. 

Substance use issues may be affecting either you or someone you care about. Is there anything you can do to help? On this episode, we hear from Bellin Health Licensed Therapist, Morgan Phillips on what we can do is we suspect someone we love has a substance use issue. 

What we should and should not eat can get really confusing. Bellin Health Registered Dietician, Lee Hyrkas shares some ideas of where to start to get more nutritious foods into your diet. 

Some people believe that they need less sleep than the average person, but the reality is that lack of sleep can take a toll on your health. Bellin Health Sleep Clinic Nurse Practitioner, Kara Rottier joins us for this episode addressing the importance of sleep. Listen here to learn how to make sleep a priority so that you can have better health and wellbeing. 

All of us deal with stress on a daily basis, but how do we continue to combat stress in our changing world? On this episode of Prescription for Life, Linda Golik, Health & Wellbeing Consultant for Bellin Health is joined by Emergency Room Physician, Dr. Brad Burmeister. Dr. B shares his perspective of stress by what he sees in his role at Bellin as well as shares how he has managed his own str...

Do you want to feel "happier?" Do you want to feel fulfilled in your every day life? Greg Kettner, the owner of Work Happy, shares with us some of his tips for working laughter into our days so that we can have joy filled lives. Hosted by Bellin Health Health and Wellbeing Consultant Linda Golik, we also learn how laughter can help our stress and help us to build stronger relationships.

When was the last time you laughed? We have learned a lot about the physical and mental health benefits of laughing more. Bellin Health Business and Community Health Account Executive shares how laughter has changed her life along with Health and Wellbeing Consultant Linda Golik.

Spring is around the corner and this is a great time to commit to being fit! This episode features special guest, Linda Maxwell who is the Assistant Race Director to the Bellin Run. Hear her story and how she got yourself on the path to physical and mental wellness by using her passions and abilities.