Well Wisconsin Radio

Are you looking for a fun way to get out in nature, get moving, and nourish your body? Experience the natural world in a new way after listening to a recording from an onsite podcast interview and foraging walk at Stewart Lake County Park . Discover the benefits of foraging and what you need to know to get started. Episode Show Notes:  fireandforaging.com The information in this podcast does not p...

About one third of the population in the United States is directly impacted by addiction. Join us as we talk with Dr. Adi Jaffe, a nationally recognized expert on addiction, mental health, relationships, and shame. Dr. Jaffe shares with us why talking about addiction is so important, the barriers people experience in seeking treatment, and the effectiveness of a variety of treatment methods. We al...

It is that wonderful time of year in Wisconsin! Time to get outside and enjoy all the beauty and recreation our state offers during the summer. As we do so, it is also a good idea to review the steps we can take to prevent tick bites and educate ourselves about tick-borne illnesses.  Our guest, Dr. Gregory DeMuri, is a pediatric infectious disease doctor with UW Health Kids and a professor in the...

Nearly 1 in 5 Americans lives with a mental illness. Join us as we learn more about the Make It OK community campaign to understand and create caring conversations about mental illness. Our guests are Stephanie Kovarik with HealthPartners and Sallie Scovill of the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point. Stephanie has been involved with the program since it launched in 2012 and shares some of the ca...

To forgive or not to forgive…are you asking yourself this question and wondering if it is time to start the process of forgiving another or yourself? Our podcast guest for this episode is Dr. Robert Enright, a founding board member of the International Forgiveness Institute, who is often described as the “father of forgiveness research” because of his commitment over the past four decades to resea...

Colorectal Cancer Resources: Colorectal Cancer Alliance Exact Sciences  Cologuard WebMD Health Coaching:  Visit www.webmdhealth.com/wellwisconsin to send a message to a coach or schedule a call OR Call a coach today at 800-821-6591 The information in this podcast does not provide medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. It should not be used as a substitute for health care from a licensed healthcar...

WebMD Health Coaching:  Visit www.webmdhealth.com/wellwisconsin to send a message to a coach or schedule a call OR Call a coach today at 800-821-6591 WebMD Snowshoeing Event on March 1, 2024: Join the Well Wisconsin team for a snowshoeing workshop on Friday, March 1 at Devil’s Lake State Park at 9 am, 12 pm or 3 pm! Whether you’re new to this sport or experienced, connect with fellow Well Wisconsi...

If you’re focusing on healthy eating habits in the New Year, don’t miss our episode on navigating diet trends. Get advice from a registered dietitian on identifying credible nutrition information from fad diets. During this interview with Mackenzie Burke, RD and lifestyle coach from UW Health, we explore popular weight loss diets including, keto, intermittent fasting, intuitive eating, Mediterrane...

Looking for motivation as you plan to move for a million this winter? Don’t miss our latest Well Wisconsin Radio episode— Moving Outdoors this Winter with Janet Hutchens. Our expert from the Department of Natural Resources shares ideas for movement and education this winter in Wisconsin State Parks, including candlelight hikes, the OutWiGo snow event and much more. Discover how you can get free en...

WebMD Health Coaching:  Visit www.webmdhealth.com/wellwisconsin to send a message to a coach or schedule a call OR Call a coach today at 800-821-6591 This information in this podcast does not provide medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. It should not be used as a substitute for healthcare from a licensed healthcare professional. Be sure to consult with your healthcare provider for individualiz...

Join us for an interview with a board-certified aromatherapist and trauma-informed sensory consultant to discover the science behind aromas and their ability to bring up good or bad memories. Our expert shares ideas for using aromatherapy to reduce stress this holiday season and discusses emotional rebalancing. You don’t want to miss this conversation that covers how to safely and effectively use...

Join us as we observe World Mental Health Day with an interview full of tips for starting conversations around this important topic. We’ll also explore the importance purpose plays in our mental health and how it contributes to experiencing joy and meaning in our lives. Don’t miss this interview with Derek Bell, Vice President of Solutions and Clinical Operations at VITAL WorkLife. As a nationally...

Discover how pre-tax savings accounts can be part of a strategy for saving money and receive guidance to identify if this is a good plan for you in the latest Well Wisconsin Radio interview with Xiong Vang, HSA and ERA Accounts Program Manager for the Wisconsin Department of Employee Trust Funds. Then, hear from WebMD Health Coach Amy Fink about how to better manage stress, whether it’s from finan...

Explore the practice of integrative medicine with our latest episode of Well Wisconsin Radio. Renee Fox sits down with Dr. Greta Kuphal, medical director of the Integrative Health Program at UW Health for this interview. Tune in to discover if this approach to healthcare is designed for you and learn how it differs from conventional medicine. Our guest shares tips for finding legitimate providers...

Looking for advice and tips to reduce your risk of skin cancer while still enjoying time outdoors? Join us for a conversation about skin cancer prevention and treatment with Nihal Ahmad, PhD, professor and vice chair for research in the Department of Dermatology in the School of Medicine and Public Health at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Have you ever wondered if sunscreen is safe? See what...

Looking for advice and tips to cut back on sugar? Join us for a conversation with Registered Dietitian, Emma Gellerstedt, where she talks about how much sugar we shouldn’t exceed in our diet and the health benefits experienced when we cut back. She shares creative ideas for taming a sweet tooth and eating balanced meals. Whether you have a goal to lose weight, make healthier food choices, or role...

Learn about different tobacco products, including smoking, hookah, and vaping, and the resources available to help Wisconsinites looking for help with quitting. On the latest episode of Well Wisconsin Radio, Megan Piper, PhD, professor in the University of Wisconsin Department of Medicine and research director at the University of Wisconsin Center for Tobacco Research and Intervention addresses me...

Explore the practice of mindfulness with a fellow WI colleague from the Department of Transportation. Dan Tyler leads two weekly guided meditation sessions for Well Wisconsin program participants, and he talks more about what you can expect from those events, health benefits associated with mindfulness and how he got started in this practice. Learn more about mindfulness and meditation, and gain t...

Explore the importance of sleep and changes that take place over the lifecycle, while learning things you can do to get a better night’s rest. Join me, your host, Renee Fox as I talk with Licensed Clinical Psychologist, Daniel Dickson, Ph. D. With specialty training in cognitive-behavioral therapy for insomnia and evidence-based interventions for sleep disorders, Dickson shares insight in how to i...

Tune in for a live presentation on Authentic Purpose—Why it Matters and How to Make it Happen with Christine Whelan, Ph. D. Discover how you can live on purpose and create your own purpose roadmap. We hope you’ll tune in to this exciting presentation and think of Well Wisconsin as the place where getting closer to your purpose syncs up with good well-being. For a video version of this episode, vis...

Discover the role water plays in your body while gaining tips on staying hydrated and cutting back on sugar-sweetened beverages. Join me, your host, Renee Fox as I talk with Registered Dietitian, Becky Kerkenbush to learn more about hydration needs through the lifecycle. To celebrate American Heart Month, our conversation also focuses on cardiovascular health and ways we can all make improvements....

Join us for a Well Wisconsin Presentation—Authentic Purpose: Why it Matters and How to Make it Happen—by Dr. Christine Whelan on February 16 from 12-1 pm Central. Click here to register with onsite and virtual options to join. Learn more about Dr. Christine Whelan at www.christinewhelan.com . Get started with a WebMD Health Coach by calling 800-821-6591 or sending a confidential message on webmdhe...

Thanks for listening! Below are some links we referenced during the conversation and hope you find helpful. Visit UW Health Advance Care Planning to get more information on Advance Care Planning from UW Health, sign up for workshops, and locate forms to complete. Discover national resources available regardless of the state where people reside: theconversationproject.org prepareforyourcare.org   L...

Thanks for listening! Below is the link to Summit Credit Union that we referenced during the conversation. We hope you will find Summit Credit Union's Money Smarts resources helpful. Summit Credit Union Money Smarts Events Money Smarts Blog Money Smarts Calculators Money Smarts Worksheets Money Smarts Checklists Money Smarts Infographics Money Smarts Podcasts For additional legal or financial supp...

Thanks for listening! Below are some links we hope you find helpful. Ted Talk- The most important thing you can do about climate change: talk about it Science Moms website Science Moms Take Action: Swap, Share, Speak Up Science Moms Resources: Books Science Moms: Join a group Wisconsin Initiative on Climate Change Impacts For those of you listening in as part of the Well Wisconsin Program, you can...