Well Wisconsin Radio

Building Resilience and Preventing Diabetes

The information in this podcast does not provide medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. It should not be used as a substitution for health care from a licensed healthcare professional. Consult with your healthcare provider for individualized treatment or before beginning any new program.  Living with a chronic condition takes more than willpower—it requires resilience, support, and access to the right programs. In this episode, we explore how people in Wisconsin are building that resilience while managing health challenges like prediabetes. We will highlight the state’s Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP), a proven lifestyle change program that helps people live healthier, longer lives. We will hear from Pam Geis with the Wisconsin Department of Health Service, Division of Public Health, who coordinates Wisconsin’s Diabetes Prevention Program, and Debb, who has lived the experience, and is a Diabetes Prevention Program graduate. Together, they will share the tools, mindsets, and community connections that foster long-term health and resilience. Resources Discussed During Interview:https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/prediabetes/index.htm https://www.cdc.gov/diabetes-prevention/index.html  WebMD Coaching and DPP Program, call 1-800-821-6591 or visit www.webmdhealth.com/wellwisconsin

Paws & Purpose: The Power of Pets in Our Lives

In this episode, we sit down with local therapy and rescue experts to explore the powerful connection between pets and well-being. 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.Links to resources referenced during interview:1.      Read With Me Program2.      Pet Partners3.      Underdog Pet Rescue of WI4.      Dogs On Call Inc.

Changing Lives through Yoga with Erin E.H. Austin

The information in this podcast does not provide medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. It should not be used as a substitution for health care from a licensed healthcare professional. Consult with your healthcare provider for individualized treatment or before beginning any new program.  In this month’s interview we sit down with Erin Austin, board member at large for Abundant Yoga Community, a non-profit organization with a mission to reach people who might have limited access to commercial yoga studios due to financial or geographical constraints. Our conversation focuses on how yoga is changing lives in River Falls, Wisconsin and across the state. We hope you’ll tune in during National Yoga Awareness month and discover the health benefits associated with yoga while considering giving this practice a try.  Resources Discussed in this InterviewFrom Abundant Yoga Community:Abundant Yoga CommunityFall Into Yoga event in Hudson, WI, September 28On-Demand Trauma-Sensitive Continuing Ed TrainingFrom Well WisconsinWell Wisconsin On-Demand Fitness LibraryRegister for virtual Slow Flow series through Well Wisconsin, starts September 10Register for virtual Yin Yoga series through Well Wisconsin, starts September 22Connect with a WebMD Health Coaching at webmdhealth.com/wellwisconsin or by calling 1-800-821-6591Online Yoga Classes Recommended by Erin Austin:Seane CornDianne BondySusanna BarkatakiLizzie Lasater 

Thriving Through Menopause — How Nutrition Can Empower Your Health Journey 

Menopause is a major life transition—but it doesn’t have to feel like a mystery. In this empowering episode, registered dietitians Annie Haas, MS, RDN, and Melissa Phillips, MS, RDN, CD, LD, from UW Health, break down the nutritional strategies that can help women feel their best through perimenopause and beyond. Tune in and walk away with simple, effective ways to feel more in control of your body and your health journey during menopause. 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.  References from interview:WebMD Health Coaching-Talk to a health coach individually or sign up for group coaching today by calling 800-821-6591.  Positively Me- Learn about Positively Me by calling 1-800-821-6591 and talk to a coach to see if this program is a good fit for you. Menopause Society MSCP Certification for Healthcare Providers Dr. Mary Claire Haver's book, the Pause Life The Midlife Feast.(Podcast) UW Health Nutrition Programs 

A Sobering Look at Alcohol with Noelle LoConte, MD

In this episode of Well Wisconsin Radio, we explore the often overlooked link between alcohol and cancer and discuss the latest research on how even moderate drinking can impact cancer risk. Noelle LoConte, MD breaks down the biological mechanisms behind alcohol-related cancers, practical steps for reducing alcohol consumption, and the rising popularity of mocktails.Episode Resources:Wisconsin Alcohol Policy Project (WisAPP) Quit Like a Woman: The Radical Choice to Not Drink in a Culture Obsessed with Alcohol by Holly Whitaker Finding Local Resources: Google ‘alcohol reduction’ and whatever your city name is. Life Kit Podcast: 6 strategies to help you take a break from drinking alcohol Well Wisconsin Satisfaction Survey  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.