Me You Us

Financial Well-Being is an important pillar of overall Well-Being.  Consumers Energy offers many programs to assist customers in reducing their energy use and saving money.  Listen in as Carrie Widenmier and Riki Shook share some of the programs that are available.

The VFW National Home was founded in 1925 to give shelter and aid to the widows and orphans of WWI.  Today the Home continues to honor this legacy by helping active-duty, reservist, and veteran families get back on their feet .  Listen as Communications Specialist Meghan Mitchell talks about its rich history and bright future.

Representative Bob Bezotte represents Michigan's 47th District.  He is a Vietnam Veteran and retired Livingston County Sheriff.  He has spent his life in service to our country and especially our Veterans.

Emotional Well-Being and suicide prevention are serious topics.  Anthony Grupido has learned that sometimes the best way to have a serious discussion is through light hearted conversation.  Listen as he shares his story and how The Magic of Hope has helped many people understand that it is OK to not be OK. 

Veterans Day can mean different things to different people.  Cory Rosencrance is an Electric Lines Apprentice at Consumers Energy.  He is also a Veteran.  Listen as he talks about the value of military service in the civilian world.

Congressman Jack Bergman represents Michigan's First District covering the Upper Peninsula and most of Northern Lower Michigan.  He is also a retired Marine Corps General with 40 years of service to his country.  Listen as we discuss the value of service and serving the greater good.

The son of a Firefighter and Social Worker, Adam Hollier grew up understanding what it means to be a servant leader.  As a Senator from Detroit's second district and an Army Reserve Officer he walks the walk.  Listen as Senator Hollier talks about his childhood, being a leader and what made him pursue a lifetime of public service. 

Mark Twain said, "Find a job you enjoy doing, and you will never have to work a day in your life."  Alyssa Welch and Matthew Papp share their stories of finding their passion at work and how lifelong learning has helped shore up their Professional Well-Being pillars.  Listen as they share their stories about their learning journey.

Diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis 25 years ago Teresa Stassines has learned that having a disability doesn't mean that you cannot live your life and be a leader.

From the beginning of school in 1968 to her work here at Consumers Energy Bee Hale has beaten the odds and advocated for equal treatment.  Listen as she shares her story of overcoming her disabilities to live her life.

This is the 100th episode of the Me You Us podcast!!  Listen in as your host, Bill Krieger talks with Kahryn Riley and Priya Machi about the evolution of the podcast.  They also discuss your questions and comments from our monthly survey.  If you are interested in a behind the scenes look at our podcast you won't want to miss this episode.

Mental Health First Aid is training that can teach the average person how to help others in crisis.  Steph Kastely busts the myths and breaks down some do's and don'ts when it comes to mental health.

What does it take to be the Diversity Diva and live your life unapologetically?  Consumers Energy Chief Diversity Officer and VP Angela Thompkins tells us.

Julie Hegedus was recently recognized by the Energetic Women's Conference as an outstanding leader with their Maverick award.  She has spent her entire career as a first or only female in many traditionally male roles.  Listen as talks about not allowing fear to dictate her actions.

What will your work epitaph say about you?  Listen as Katrina talks about her career at Consumers Energy and the importance of brining your whole self to work.

An alcoholic can be anyone.  They are not just the person with a brown paper bag under the bridge.  An alcoholic can be a professional, a friend or a family member.  Listen as Sharon shares her story of trusting a higher power and staying sober one day at a time.

When sustainability is talked about, many times we immediately think about the environment and climate change.  It is much more than that.  Jessica Spagnoulo and Kristen Trovillion have a passion for sustainability.  Listen in as we discuss Environment, Social and Governance, the pillars of sustainability.

The first step in breaking down the stigma of seeking mental health care is knowing that it is ok to not be ok.  My guest, Rebecca Calkins, discusses the importance of knowing ourselves and others so that we can recognizes changes that may indicate a need for care.  She is a Mental Health First Aid Instructor and the Community Project Coordinator int eh Prevention and Community Health Department i...

What is an Inclusion Champion and what do they do?  Dieterik Rozelle talks with us about his role here at Consumers Energy and why he chose to be an Inclusion Champion.

What is an Inclusion Champion and what do they do?  Marty Smith talks with us about her role her at Consumers Energy and why she chose to be an Inclusion Champion.

Consumers Energy recently held a town hall meeting to discuss the pillar of Professional Well-Being.  This is often a forgotten dimension of our overall well-being.  Listen in as I discuss this pillar with Brandy Merritt and other town hall participants.

When my children turned 16 and earned their driver's license I had a long talk with them about how to drive, what not to do and how to behave behind the wheel.  I thought that this was the same talk that all parents had with their children during this exciting time in their young lives.  I found out that this is not necessarily true.  I also learned that people of color have a much different...

Joshua DeFour is a former Marine and military Veteran film maker.  As a student of film at the University of Texas he made the short film, The 11th Order, that follows that last minutes of the lives of two young Marines.  He was inspired by the speech "Six Seconds to Live" that was given by General John Kelly to Gold Star Families shortly after the loss of his own son in combat.

What does it mean to be truly inclusive?  What are "hidden" disabilities?  Find out how Consumers Energy and the capABLE employee resource group are working to include people of all abilities.  Tonya Berry is the VP of Gas Operations and the Executive Sponsor of capABLE. Listen in as she talks about recognizing the abilities in all of us.

Many surveys show that fear of public speaking is the #1 phobia.  In fact, many people are more afraid of public speaking than they are of death.  My guest, Abbie Egherman, talks to us about Toastmasters and how they have helped her and  others overcome their fear of public speaking.