FOR THE HEALTH OF IT Podcast Series
SEASON V: FINANCIAL WELL-BEING
Episode XV: Financial Wellness and Literacy with Sara Lorenzen
Host Susan Robinson, Ed. D., is joined by Oklahoma Money Matters Outreach Specialist Sara Lorenzen to discuss the importance of financial wellness and literacy. The episode also features educational resources from Oklahoma Money Matters to guide and empower the community to make positive financial choices.
Episode XIV: Medicare Education and Resources with Ray Walker
Host Susan Robinson, Ed. D., is joined by Oklahoma Insurance Department Medicare Assistance Program Director Ray Walker to discuss Medicare, education and resources for senior citizens and their caregivers and family members. The episode addresses Medicare changes and offers educational opportunities and resources to help Oklahomans understand and utilize Medicare.
Episode XIII: Optimizing retirement benefits with Ava Doyle and Autumn Fourkiller
Host Susan Robinson, Ed. D., is joined by Oklahoma Public Employees Retirement System (OPERS) Retirement Education and Communications Specialists Ava Doyle and Autumn Fourkiller to discuss Pathfinder retirement options for state workers and the tips, information, and resources OPERS provides to help employees optimize their retirement benefits.
SEASON IV: SPIRITUAL HEALTH
Episode XII: Self-Awareness and Stress with Joe Holcomb
Host Susan Robinson, Ed.D., and Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Authority Employee Wellness and Development Programs Manager Joe Holcomb discuss self-awareness and the impacts of accumulating stress. The episode offers helpful tips for managing stress through meditation, movement, and monotasking.
Episode XI: Mindfulness and Meditation with Joe Holcomb
Host Susan Robinson, Ed.D., is joined by Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Authority Employee Wellness and Development Programs Manager Joe Holcomb to discuss the connection between meditation and increased mindfulness.
Episode X: Spirituality, Hope, and Health with Jon Middendorf
Host Susan Robinson, Ed. D., is joined by Oklahoma City First Church of the Nazarene Pastor Jon Middendorf to discuss spirituality and religion and how these can positively impact overall individual wellness by providing purpose, hope and enhanced health.
SEASON III: PHYSICAL HEALTH
Episode IX: Movement and Motivation with Jeff Hambrecht
Host Susan Robinson, Ed. D., is joined by HealthChoice Health and Wellness Coordinator Jeff Hambrecht to discuss the importance of routine movement and exercise and finding the motivation to get started and stay on track.
The episode also offers resources and information for HealthChoice members to take advantage of incentivized health and movement programs.
Episode VIII: Nutritional Coaching and Healthy Eating with Hannah Kinard
Host Susan Robinson, Ed. D., is joined by Nutritional Health Coach Hannah Kinard to discuss the importance of eating nourishing foods and making healthy choices.
The episode offers resources and guidance for clean eating, changing your diet, and incorporating wholesome habits into daily life.
Episode VII: Wellness Visits and Proactive Health Measures with Dr. Thomas Nunn
Host Susan Robinson, Ed.D., is joined by OMES chief medical officer Dr. Thomas Nunn to highlight the importance of annual physician screenings and regular health maintenance.
The episode provides recommendations for maintaining optimal health through wellness visits, diet, and exercise.
SEASON II: ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH
Episode VI: The Health Benefits of Efficient Work Environments With Dr. Loren McElroy
Host Susan Robinson, Ed.D., is joined by Dr. Loren McElroy to discuss the importance of ergonomics at your workstation.
The episode highlights the health impact of poor posture and provides tips for proper alignment in prolonged positions.
Episode V: Fire Prevention and Preparedness with Major Gregory Bradford
Host Susan Robinson, Ed.D., is joined by OKC Fire Department senior risk reduction officer Maj. Gregory Bradford 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.
Episode IV: Chaos in the Environment Creates Chaos in the Mind with Catherine Warren
Host Susan Robinson, Ed.D., is joined by professional home organizer Catherine Warren, owner of Bee Organized in Oklahoma City, to discuss life's messes, 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 brings insight into the services offered by Bee Organized and provides tips you can incorporate into your routine.
SEASON I: EMOTIONAL HEALTH
Episode III: Building Hope and Resilience with Lori Walls
Host Susan Robinson, Ed.D., and Lori Walls delve into what the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is and how employees can utilize resources offered by EAP.
Listen in to learn about how employees can build hope and resilience and ditch the stigma surrounding seeking help.
Episode II: Balancing Stress, Burnout, and Change with Dr. Brian Luke Seaward (cont.)
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.
Episode I: Balancing Stress, Burnout, and Change with Dr. Brian Luke Seaward
Host 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.