ERS Walk & Talk Podcast

Lacy Wolff

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HEALTH & FITNESS
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ERS Walk & Talk Podcast Podcast

Join us on a 20-30 minute walk while we talk about health, wellness, and life in general. From the Employees Retirement System of Texas, podcast host Lacy Wolff walks and talks with her mentors, friends, experts and leaders about health and wellness.

5 DAYS AGO

From $40K Debt to Financial Freedom: Kari Karber's Journey

Ever wondered how a single mom can pay off over $40,000 in credit card debt? Join us as we bring you the remarkable story of Kari Karber, Assistant Director of Customer Benefits at the Employees' Retirement System of Texas (ERS). Kari opens up about her inspiring journey from financial struggle to stability, sharing the practical strategies and mindset shifts that helped her achieve this incredible feat. As a single mother of two daughters, Kari's story is not just about numbers: it's a testa...

30 min
30 AUG

Revolutionizing Heart Health: An Interview with Maayan Cohen of Hello Heart

What if you could take control of your heart health with the help of a simple app? Join us in this episode as we chat with Mayan Cohen, CEO and co-founder of Hello Heart, a groundbreaking digital health platform. Hello Heart combines a connected blood pressure monitor with personalized AI coaching is nothing short of inspiring. Together, we explore the challenges of managing cardiovascular conditions and the critical importance of tracking vital signs like blood pressure and cholesterol.Disco...

35 min
5 AUG

Strength Training Explained with Demetrius Bailey

Unlock the secrets to effective strength training with Demetrius Bailey, a seasoned coach with a wealth of experience training professional athletes and military personnel. Demetrius reveals practical strategies to integrate strength training into your daily routine, helping you prevent injuries and improve functional movement. Learn how key exercises like squatting, deadlifting, and pressing can transform your fitness journey, no matter your current level.Discover why maintaining muscle mass...

44 min
24 MAY

Empowerment Through Wellness: One Trooper's Journey to Support Employee Wellness

In this episode Lacy chats with Corporal Harold Estep, a State Trooper from the Texas Department of Public Safety. Corporal Estep shares his inspiring story about how he lost 50 pounds and kept it off for over 10 years. He talks about his passion for health and fitness and gives practical tips on how to stay in shape.Key Takeaways:Harold’s Journey: Learn how and why Harold became a state trooper Harold's Health Transformation: lost 50 pounds and the steps he took to maintain ...

38 min
16 APR

Becoming Sugar Savvy with Alexis Schminke

In this episode of the ERS Walk & Talk Podcast, host Lacy sits down with Alexis Schminke, a Senior Training Specialist at DPS in the Aircraft Division, and a Certified Holistic Nutritionist with a background in chemistry and exercise physiology. They delve into key takeaways from the book "Metabolical" by Robert Lustig and discuss strategies for understanding and reducing sugar intake for improved health.Key Points Discussed:What is sugar? and how it's hidden in foods.How sugar gets proce...

41 min
29 MAR

Dr. Benjamin Renfro: What is Airrosti and how can it help me?

Lacy interviews her own Airrosti (AIR-ROSTI) health care provider who has helped every member of her family with their injuries and pain over the years. Dr. Renfro talks about the most common types of pain he treats, like lower back, shoulder and neck pain, and some of the more interesting cases he’s treated. Airrosti’s unique approach to the recovery of soft tissue resolves most issues in roughly three visits. Find out what an hour of one-on-one, individualized patient care looks like with A...

25 min
15 MAR

Sarah Karnes & Andrew Glass: Beyond Bookshelves

Lacy talks with Sarah Karnes, Director of Library Development and Networking at the Texas State Library and Archives Commission (TSLAC) and Andrew Glass, Director of Records Management at ERS about the boundless resources available through state and local libraries! Resources: Texas State Library and Archives Webpage Current Lobby Exhibit: Extra, Extra, Eyes of the World on Texas TexShare Program Find your Local Library

36 min
1 MAR

Oscar Mendoza: from Leadership to LeaderSHIFT

Lacy talks with Oscar Mendoza, Deputy Executive Director of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice, who experienced a profound shift in his leadership after experiencing profound grief and introspection. When he lost Warden Sergio Perez to a preventable health event that cut his life short in his forties, Mr. Mendoza started to ask himself how he, a longtime TDCJ employee and a leader, could be contributing to a culture in which an employee would prioritize work over their own health, and h...

37 min

20/04/2021

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Join us on a 20-30 minute walk while we talk about health, wellness, and life in general. From the Employees Retirement System of Texas, podcast host Lacy Wolff walks and talks with her mentors, friends, experts and leaders about health and wellness.

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Lacy Wolff
Years Active

2021 - 2024
Episodes

69
Rating

Clean
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