5 episodes
8 Dimensions of Wellness 8 Dimensions of Wellness
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- Health & Fitness
8 Dimensions of Wellness is a podcast focused on helping you to live well!
We'll speak with individuals about each of the eight dimensions of wellness: social, financial, physical, spiritual, environmental, emotional, intellectual, and occupational. You'll hear about their own unique experiences, how they maintain their wellness in these dimensions, and ways you can do the same.
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Financial Wellness (with Michele Proctor)
In the fifth episode of our "8 Dimensions of Wellness" podcast series, we focus on financial wellness. Our guest is Michele Proctor, assistant vice president of benefits at Vibra Healthcare & Ernest Health.
We'll discuss:
Some of the most common questions Michele receives
How the 401k retirement plans work at Vibra Healthcare & Ernest Health
Two programs that cover maintenance prescriptions at no cost to employees
How FSAs work, including tax benefits and how to spend your unused dollars wisely
Discount programs available to all employees, regardless of benefits enrollment status
What to do if you have questions about benefits
Questions to reflect on:
Have you considered the benefits & flexibility of contributing to a 401k?
Do you have prescriptions you take on a regular basis?
Would an FSA help pay for upcoming expenses, such as braces?
Do you currently receive a discount on your cell phone bill?
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Want to learn more about wellness? Check out our video series on the 8 Dimensions of Wellness: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLqmzAkB-M_-V24F7usnjq7GPkaRNalCx-
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Vibra Healthcare website: www.vibrahealthcare.com
Ernest Health website: www.ernesthealth.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/vibrahealthcare
Instagram: www.instagram.com/vibrahealthcare
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/vibrahealthcare -
Occupational Wellness (with Julia Cowan)
In the fourth episode of our "8 Dimensions of Wellness" podcast series, we focus on occupational wellness. Our guest is Julia Cowan, chief executive officer at Vibra Rehabilitation Hospital of Denver.
We'll discuss:
The ever-growing need to care for ourselves in order to care for others
Why it's important to understand your own stress levels, have mechanisms for dealing with stress, and know how to work as part of a team
The role of healthcare providers in helping patients improve their occupational wellness
How to maintain positivity, even on difficult days
Why you should practice gratitude on a daily basis
The impact of goal-setting on occupational wellness
Breathing as a tool for managing your mindset and wellness
The four pillars that impact our health and wellbeing: exercise, sleep, nutrition, and stress management
Questions to reflect on:
As a leader, how can you create an environment to care for the caregiver?
Who can you lean on to help you find the positive when things are difficult?
What are you grateful for and how can you express that gratitude?
What fills your cup? What brings you joy?
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Want to learn more about wellness? Check out our video series on the 8 Dimensions of Wellness: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLqmzAkB-M_-V24F7usnjq7GPkaRNalCx-
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Vibra Healthcare website: www.vibrahealthcare.com
Ernest Health website: www.ernesthealth.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/vibrahealthcare
Instagram: www.instagram.com/vibrahealthcare
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/vibrahealthcare -
Physical Wellness (with Lamar McBride)
In the third episode of our "8 Dimensions of Wellness" podcast series, we focus on physical wellness. Our guest is Lamar McBride, chief executive officer at Vibra Hospital of Denver.
We'll discuss:
-The importance of keeping it simple and starting small
-How physical wellness impacts mental wellness
-Lamar's one piece of advice to anyone who wants to improve their physical wellness
-Why you don't need to work out every day to be fit
-How to moderate diet without being too restrictive
-Fitness doesn't happen overnight
-Why you need a "why" for physical wellness
-The dangers of doing too much, too fast
Questions to reflect on:
-What are some little ways you can begin to improve your physical wellness?
-Why do you want to improve your physical wellness?
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Want to learn more about wellness? Check out our video series on the 8 Dimensions of Wellness: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLqmzAkB-M_-V24F7usnjq7GPkaRNalCx-
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Vibra Healthcare website: www.vibrahealthcare.com
Ernest Health website: www.ernesthealth.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/vibrahealthcare
Instagram: www.instagram.com/vibrahealthcare
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/vibrahealthcare -
Environmental Wellness (with Bob Grenow and Jennifer Selikoff)
In the second episode of our "8 Dimensions of Wellness" podcast series, we focus on environmental wellness. Our guests are Bob Grenow, VP of Facilities Management for Ernest Health, and Jennifer Selikoff, Chief Development Officer at Vibra Healthcare.
We'll discuss:
How facilities management impacts employee wellness
Why physical location matters for a new hospital construction, in relation to employee wellness
How our hospitals are built to be a welcoming, calming, and "user-friendly" environment
The way design has evolved and how Vibra is adapting existing facilities to today's expectations
The importance of communication in improving environmental wellness
Questions to reflect on:
What aspects of wellness can you control in your environment?
How can you better communicate with those with whom you share an environment?
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Want to learn more about wellness? Check out our video series on the 8 Dimensions of Wellness: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLqmzAkB-M_-V24F7usnjq7GPkaRNalCx-
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Vibra Healthcare website: www.vibrahealthcare.com
Ernest Health website: www.ernesthealth.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/vibrahealthcare
Instagram: www.instagram.com/vibrahealthcare
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/vibrahealthcare -
Social Wellness (with Becky Burton)
In the first episode of our "8 Dimensions of Wellness" podcast series, we focus on social wellness. Our guest is Becky Burton, SVP of Operations at Vibra Healthcare. Becky is an RN of over 25 years and has held numerous leadership roles at Vibra.
We'll discuss:
The impact COVID-19 has had on social wellness, specifically among clinicians
How to engage in social wellness, regardless of your job function
How to create an environment where people feel okay to reach out if they're struggling
How to maintain a positive attitude
The importance of intentionality
Why you need to focus on the things that matter
Questions to reflect on:
What is it that drives me?
What pokes a hole in my gas tank?
What fills my tank and keeps me encouraged?
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Want to learn more about wellness? Check out our video series on the 8 Dimensions of Wellness: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLqmzAkB-M_-V24F7usnjq7GPkaRNalCx-
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Vibra Healthcare website: www.vibrahealthcare.com
Ernest Health website: www.ernesthealth.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/vibrahealthcare
Instagram: www.instagram.com/vibrahealthcare
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/vibrahealthcare