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Join us on a 20-30 minute walk while we talk about health, wellness, and life in general. From the Employees Retirement System of Texas, podcast host Lacy Wolff walks and talks with her mentors, friends, experts and leaders about health and wellness.
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In this episode Lacy chats with Corporal Harold Estep, a State Trooper from the Texas Department of Public Safety. Corporal Estep shares his inspiring story about how he lost 50 pounds and kept it off for over 10 years. He talks about his passion for health and fitness and gives practical tips on how to stay in shape.Key Takeaways:Harold’s Journey: Learn how and why Harold became a state trooper Harold's Health Transformation: lost 50 pounds and the steps he took to maintain ...
In this episode of the ERS Walk & Talk Podcast, host Lacy sits down with Alexis Schminke, a Senior Training Specialist at DPS in the Aircraft Division, and a Certified Holistic Nutritionist with a background in chemistry and exercise physiology. They delve into key takeaways from the book "Metabolical" by Robert Lustig and discuss strategies for understanding and reducing sugar intake for improved health.Key Points Discussed:What is sugar? and how it's hidden in foods.How sugar gets proce...
Lacy interviews her own Airrosti (AIR-ROSTI) health care provider who has helped every member of her family with their injuries and pain over the years. Dr. Renfro talks about the most common types of pain he treats, like lower back, shoulder and neck pain, and some of the more interesting cases he’s treated. Airrosti’s unique approach to the recovery of soft tissue resolves most issues in roughly three visits. Find out what an hour of one-on-one, individualized patient care looks like with A...
Lacy talks with Sarah Karnes, Director of Library Development and Networking at the Texas State Library and Archives Commission (TSLAC) and Andrew Glass, Director of Records Management at ERS about the boundless resources available through state and local libraries! Resources: Texas State Library and Archives Webpage Current Lobby Exhibit: Extra, Extra, Eyes of the World on Texas TexShare Program Find your Local Library
Lacy talks with Oscar Mendoza, Deputy Executive Director of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice, who experienced a profound shift in his leadership after experiencing profound grief and introspection. When he lost Warden Sergio Perez to a preventable health event that cut his life short in his forties, Mr. Mendoza started to ask himself how he, a longtime TDCJ employee and a leader, could be contributing to a culture in which an employee would prioritize work over their own health, and h...
Lacy talks with Dr. Jonathan Singer, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Clinical Psychology and director of the GRILL Lab at Texas Tech University, which studies and provides support around Grief and Response to Illness into Late Life (GRILL). Dr. Singer shares his scientific understanding about the grieving process (spoiler alert: it looks different for everyone), how long grief can last, ways we can prepare ourselves to face grief, and when it may be appropriate to seek professional help w...
Lacy talks with David Michel, CEO of Catapult Health, the provider of an exciting NEW benefit for those who want to stay healthy or improve their health – the Catapult Health VirtualCheckup®. By making it easy to get a check-up from the comfort of your home, David embodies the adage: an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. Hear about the personal journey that led him to his new purpose: to improve the lives of others.You’ll also learn:what a VirtualCheckup looks like,top conditions t...
Lacy talks with thought leader Todd Whitthorne about the ways our environment is designed for us not to be healthy – to move very little, to eat processed food, and spend vastly more time passively consuming than actively connecting or creating. Because of our environment, it takes intention to act in ways that support our health and happiness. The first step is to be aware of what stands in our way… is it the distractions of your cell phone or the processed food that’s available everywhere? ...
Lacy goes solo in this episode to guide you through the essential steps for cultivating healthy habits in 2024. Segment 1: Aspirations vs. Goals vs. BehaviorUnderstanding the distinction between aspirations, goals, and behaviors.Lacy shares personal insights on setting realistic health and wellness goals.Segment 2: BJ Fogg's Tiny Habit MethodIntroduction to BJ Fogg, a Stanford behavior scientist, and his revolutionary Tiny Habit method.Exploring how starting with small changes can lead t...
Lacy talks with Patricia Hord, the Grant Education and Communications Specialist at the Office of Consumer Credit Commissioner.How does your personality and family background shape your relationship with money and spending habits. Was your family often struggling financially or were you often the recipient of enormous generosity? These experiences can shape a person’s money mindset. Are you a saver/splurger? A compulsive saver or a worrier? A gambler or a compulsive spender? A compulsive mone...
Imagine the comfort of knowing that your child (or grandchild) will to be able to go to college. Texas college savings plans can help you turn that dream into a reality. Lacy talks to Linda Fernandez about one of these: The Texas Tuition Promise Fund, which allows participants to prepay their future undergraduate tuition and school-wide required fees at Texas public colleges and universities… without the worry of investment risks. Linda is the Director of Educational Opportunities and I...
Lacy interviews her ERS co-workers, Armando Villarreal and Amy Chamberlain about an unusual “office gift exchange.” When Amy learned that Armando was undergoing daily dialysis in January, she already knew what that meant… that his kidneys were failing and that his life had become extremely difficult. In this episode, Amy and Armando share their story about what it’s like to be in need of a kidney and what it’s like to become a living donor. Although Amy’s kidney was not a match for Armando, s...
In the second part of this two-part series on women’s health, Lacy brings your questions about polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS), urinary incontinence, sex drive, hormones and weight gain (and more!) to Dr. Elisa Brown-Pruitt, M.D., Regional Director for the Laura Bush Institute for Women’s Health at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center and Professor in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Texas Tech Health Sciences Center in Odessa. In a recent webinar with Dr. Brown,...
In this two-part series, Lacy brings your questions about menopause and perimenopause to Dr. Elisa Brown-Pruitt, M.D., Regional Director for the Laura Bush Institute for Women’s Health at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center and Professor in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Texas Tech Health Sciences Center in Odessa.In a recent webinar with Dr. Brown, we received more questions from participants than we had time on this topic, so we’re using the podcast to share the ans...
Lacy talks with Dr. Alex Lesko, Executive Medical Director for the ERS HealthSelect health plans, about how we can support our male family members and friends when it comes to their health and well-being. Up to 60% of men do not see a doctor on a regular basis and are less likely to take ownership of their health and well-being than those who do. For example, 36% of men (vs. 50% of women) get annual check-ups in the ERS HealthSelect plans; compared to women, men are also more likely to develo...
Lacy talks with Tara Humphreys, Field Interpretation Coordinator with Texas State Parks, who shares her passion for connecting our hearts and minds with all that our state parks have to offer. With 89 parks that are as varied as this state, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department celebrates 100 years our Texas State Parks with special events – making this a particularly fun time to visit! Whether you are seasoned park visitor or brand new to experiencing the outdoors, Tara says “We’ve got you...
In this episode Lacy talks with Todd Whitthorne, a nationally recognized health and wellness speaker about the one key driver for health and happiness, the quality of our relationships. Todd shares insight on what distracts us from our relationships and strategies for how to be more intentional in building healthy relationships at work and home. Register for Todd's Webinar through this registration link. Watch recordings of previous webinars through the ERS Wellness Channel. Learn...
If you’re a State of Texas employee, you might already know about the free fitness classes offered online almost every day of the work week. The new Virtual Wellness Calendar features a range of classes lead by other state employees, including Jewell Smith of Office of Attorney General; Mackenzie McIntyre of Texas Department of Transportation, and , Rachel Schey of Alamo College District.In part 2 of this series you will hear why these wonderful people are providing this resource and ho...
Meet our fitness instructors!If you’re a State of Texas employee, you might already know about the free fitness classes offered online almost every day of the work week. The new Virtual Wellness Calendar features a range of classes lead by other state employees, including Jewell Smith of Office of Attorney General; Mackenzie McIntyre of Texas Department of Transportation, and , Rachel Schey of Alamo College District.Get to know these inspirational women and why they teach, in addition to thei...
In this episode Lacy talks with Lesley Jimenez, MPH, who serves as the Statewide Wellness Coordinator at Texas Department of State Health Services. Lesley shares how the Get Fit Challenge came to be, what she does to support health and wellness of state agencies and how we can participate and get the most of out the Get Fit Texas Challenge! Learn more about the challenge through the Get Fit Texas Website.Enjoy a virtual fitness class with other participants through the Virtual Fitness Calenda...
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