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

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.

Discover how UW Health is reimagining hospital food while reducing climate impact. Join us for an interview with experts from UW Health’s culinary and clinical nutrition teams, and learn how this team has put sustainability on the menu. Get ideas for reducing food-related greenhouse gas emissions at home and add more plant-rich foods to your plate.

UW Health's reimagined plant-forward menu supports its commitment to Coolfood www.coolfood.org which is an international effort to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from food purchasing. It's championed by the World Resources Institute and supported by Practice Greenhealth and Health Care Without Harm. UW Health signed the Coolfood Pledge in 2019, and is currently one of 80 participating global institutions, organizations and businesses representing billions of plates of food annually. The Coolfood goal is to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from food purchases 25% by 2030, and UW Health is positioned to exceed this goal.

Resources Referenced During Interview:

• Composting in Wisconsin
• Dane County Extension: Composting and Food Waste
• Sustain Dane: Farmers Market Food Scrap Drop Off
• Food Waste Calculator

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.

Hear more from Dr. Shah by visiting https://wellnesswithdrshah.com/ or @wellness with Dr. Shah on Instagram and Facebook.

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:

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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.