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.