In this month’s episode of Well Wisconsin Radio, ‘Living a Fulfilling Life’. We sit down with three Milwaukeeans, Ambrose Wilson-Brown, Marquayla Ellison, and Carmen Pitre, who have found their calling through the communities they are a part of, the service work they do, and their careers. We discuss how they discovered avenues to these parts of their life and ways others might find paths to a more fulfilling life for themselves.

• Ellastic Designs
• MiSpiBo Fitness
• Social X Milwaukee
• Sojourner Family Peace
• UN Declaration of Human Rights
• Project LEAD- United Way
• Sign up for MeQ at www.webmdhealth.com/wellwisconsin and complete a short questionnaire to begin your personalized experience.
• Talk to a WebMD health coach individually or sign up for group coaching today by calling 800-821-6591

The information in this podcast does not provide medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. It should not be used as a substitution for healthcare from a licensed healthcare professional. Consult with your healthcare provider for individualized treatment or before beginning any new program.

In this episode, we sit down with Daniel Dickson, PhD who is a clinical psychologist. We discuss the complexities of sleep from insomnia to common sleep disturbances and mental health conditions, such as anxiety and depression, that can impact one’s sleep. Dr. Dickson also shares practical advice for those looking to improve their sleep habits and overall well-being.

• Talk to a health coach individually or sign up for group coaching today by calling 800-821-6591
• Sign up for MeQ at www.webmdhealth.com/wellwisconsin and complete a short questionnaire to begin your personalized experience.
• Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5-TR)
• End the Insomnia Struggle: A Step-by-Step Guide to Help You Get to Sleep and Stay Asleep by Colleen Ehrnstrom PhD ABPP

The information in this podcast does not provide medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. It should not be used as a substitution for healthcare from a licensed healthcare professional. Consult with your healthcare provider for individualized treatment or before beginning any new program.

In this episode, we dive into the world of chronic health conditions, the leading cause of illness, disability, and death in America. We’ll start by defining what a chronic condition is, explore the most common conditions, and discuss their shared risk factors. Joining us is Jillian Bodden Hoenisch, a nurse practitioner from UW Health, who shares her insights on disparities in health outcomes and advice for managing life with a chronic condition. Tune in for practical tips, lifestyle strategies, and resources to empower those navigating the complexities of chronic health management.

• UW Madison School of Medicine and Public Health
• Center for Health Disparities Research
• Neighborhood atlas: anyone can search it online and you can type in your zip code
• Your healthcare organization and your healthcare team. Ask for resources.
• UW Health Center for Wellness: Offers wellness consultations, health coaching, and group medical visits, amongst other things.
• Look for resources through your health insurance.
• Your county’s aging and disability resource center (ADRC)
• Department of Health Services
• Advanced Care Planning
• Wisconsin Institute of Healthy Aging
• Workshop: Living Well with Chronic Conditions
• Talk to a health coach individually or sign up for group coaching today by calling 800-821-6591
• Sign up for MeQ at www.webmdhealth.com/wellwisconsin and complete a short questionnaire to begin your personalized experience.

During this month’s episode of Well Wisconsin Radio, we talked with one of WebMD’s health coaches about weight loss and weight management, common barriers and WebMD’s Positively Me coaching program. We also explore other areas of well-being to focus on other than the number on the scale, and strategies to help you feel your best.

• See if you qualify for Positively Me Program by calling 800-821-6591
• Talk to a health coach individually or sign up for group coaching today by calling 800-821-6591

WebMD Portal Login for State of Wisconsin Group Health Insurance Members, programs mentioned including:

• Coach Connect
• DailyHabits
• MeQuilibrium
• Togetherall

Medline Plus- National Library of Medicine
The National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Disease

Our emotions can quickly get the best of us, especially if we do not have an awareness or understanding of them. In this episode, we sat down with the Dean of Humanities and Social Sciences at UW Green Bay, Ryan Martin, Ph.D. Martin tells us about different emotions such as anger and sadness, modern stressors that can create the ‘perfect storm’, and tools you can use to become more resilient when provoked.

• Book: Why We Get Mad: How to Use Your Anger for Positive Change
• Book: How to Deal with Angry People: 10 Strategies for Facing Anger at Home, at Work and in the Street
• Article: Feeding in the Digital Age: An Observational Analysis of Mobile Device Use during Family Meals at Fast Food Restaurants in Italy

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 healthcare professional. Consult with your healthcare provider for individualized treatment or before beginning any new program.

Learn about diabetes prevention and management from one of the leading experts in the field, the Dr. Richard Bergenstal. In Dr. Bergenstal’s work, he has tested most of the new diabetes drugs and devices before FDA approval and worked on many quality improvement studies related to diabetes. Take a listen as we discuss diabetes through the lenses of prevention, management, and how the treatment landscape has changed in recent years.

Resources referenced during interview:

• Take the Type 2 Risk Test
• Continuous Glucose Monitoring

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 healthcare professional. Consult with your healthcare provider for individualized treatment or before beginning any new program.

Learn about the habitat around you as we talk about Wisconsin’s Fall bird migration and the enchanting world of bird watching. We’ll dive into the health benefits of birding, tips on how to get into or advance your interest in this hobby, and some of the best places to bird watch in Wisconsin.

Resources referenced during interview:

• Merlin App
• Lis of 10 Greatest Bird Books
• Devil’s Lake State Park
• Parks along the Mississippi River in WI

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 healthcare professional. Consult with your healthcare provider for individualized treatment or before beginning any new program.

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 healthcare professional. Consult with your healthcare provider for individualized treatment or before beginning any new program.

October is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month. In this episode, we will talk with the President and CEO of Sojourner Family Peace Center, Carmen Pitre. Sojourner is Wisconsin’s largest service provider for families dealing with domestic violence (DV), providing crisis housing, system advocacy and individual support to thousands of women, children and families across the state. Carmen dives into current DV trends, how we might recognize this is happening, some best practices to approach someone who may be in need, and resources available in Wisconsin.

Resources Referenced During Interview:

• Sojourner, 24-hour hotline & crisis shelter: Call (414) 933-2722, Text (414) 877-8100
• We Are Here
• End Domestic Abuse
• National Domestic Violence Hotline, Call 1.800.799.SAFE (7233), Text "START" to 88788
• National Coalition Against Domestic Violence