FOR THE HEALTH OF IT: BECAUSE YOU CAN

Calm Waters Clinical Director Heather Gaglio and Director of Development and Communications Abby Dimond discuss grief services and support offered to Oklahomans through Calm Waters. The episode offers advice and comfort for children and families navigating grief, divorce or significant loss.   Visit  https://www.calmwaters.org/  to learn more.

Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services (ODMHSAS) Senior Director of Civil and Criminal Justice Services Dedra Hansbro discusses the challenges many face during the holiday season. The episode offers resources and information to equip Oklahomans for a happy, healthy holiday season.

Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services (ODMHSAS) Chief of Statewide Crisis Services Tony Stelter discusses the purpose and importance of the 988 Mental Health Lifeline. The episode touches on additional resources provided by ODMHSAS to support Oklahomans through prevention, treatment and education surrounding mental health and substance abuse.

Oklahoma Money Matters Outreach Specialist Sara Lorenzen discusses the importance of financial wellness and literacy. The episode also features educational resources from Oklahoma Money Matters that can guide and empower the community to make positive financial choices.  Learn more about Oklahoma Money Matters: oklahomamoneymatters.org . 

Oklahoma Insurance Department Medicare Assistance Program Director Ray Walker discusses Medicare, education and resources for senior citizens, their caregivers and family members. The episode addresses Medicare changes, educational opportunities and resources that empower Oklahomans to get the most out of Medicare. Learn more about the Oklahoma Insurance Department: oid.ok.gov . 

Oklahoma Public Employees Retirement System (OPERS) Retirement Education and Communications Specialists Autumn Fourkiller and Ava Doyle discuss Pathfinder retirement options for state workers and the tips, information and resources OPERS provides to help employees optimize their retirement benefits.   Email Ava Doyle at  adoyle@opers.ok.gov  or Autumn Fourkiller at  afourkiller@opers.ok.gov for ad...

The final installment of our two-part conversation with Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Authority Employee Wellness and Development Programs Manager Joe Holcomb. We discuss self-awareness and the impacts of accumulating stress. The episode offers helpful tips for managing stress through meditation, movement and monotasking.

Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Authority Employee Wellness and Development Programs Manager Joe Holcomb joins us to discuss the connection between meditation and increased mindfulness.  

Oklahoma City First Church of the Nazarene Pastor Jon Middendorf discusses spirituality and religion and how these can positively impact overall individual wellness by providing purpose, hope and enhanced health. 

HealthChoice Health and Wellness Coordinator Jeff Hambrecht discusses the importance of routine movement and exercise and finding the motivation to get started and stay on track. This episode also offers resources and information for HealthChoice members to take advantage of incentivized health and movement programs.

Nutritional health coach Hannah Kinard discusses the importance of eating nourishing foods and making healthy choices. This episode offers resources and guidance for clean eating, changing your diet and incorporating wholesome habits into daily life.

OMES chief medical officer Dr. Thomas Nunn highlights the importance of annual physician screenings and regular health maintenance and provides recommendations for maintaining optimal health through wellness visits, diet and exercise.

Loren McElroy, PT, DPT, Ed. D, discusses the importance of ergonomics at your workstation, the health impact of poor posture and provides tips for proper alignment in prolonged positions.

OKC Fire Department senior risk reduction officer Maj. Gregory Bradford joins us to discuss fire prevention and preparedness. This episode highlights educational programs and other services from the OKC Fire Department and provides tips for preventing fires and keeping your home safe.

Professional home organizer Catherine Warren, owner of Bee Organized in Oklahoma City, discusses the messes of life, how to clean and organize them and how organization can positively impact one's outlook. For chaos small or large, organization is the key to a simplified and relaxed daily routine. This episode provides insight into the services offered by Bee Organized and offers tips you can...

Susan and Lori Walls, who is with the Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, delve into the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and discuss how state workers can utilize the available resources to build hope and resilience and ditch the stigma surrounding seeking help.

Host Susan Robinson, Ed. D., and Dr. Brian Luke Seaward continue the discussion of stress and its evolution, the pandemic's impact on burnout, how change influences daily life and finding balance in times of change or stress. Season one: emotional health.  

Susan Robinson, Ed. D and guest Dr. Brian Luke Seaward dive into the abyss of stress and burnout to explore the differences between the two, their impact on daily life and how they have evolved in our constantly-connected world. They also address the ramifications of the pandemic, its effect on our lives and how it augmented burnout; the influence of change and finding balance throughout it all. S...