UTHealth Houston Well Connected Podcast

UTHealth Houston Employee Wellness Program
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Well Connected is the UTHealth Houston Employee Wellness podcast designed to support your health, well-being, and professional success. Through engaging conversations with health experts, researchers, clinicians, and thought leaders, we explore topics that impact everyday life. Each episode delivers practical insights, trusted information, and inspiring perspectives to help you make informed choices and thrive both at work and beyond. Stay informed, stay inspired, and stay Well Connected.

  1. Sep 1

    Understanding Neurodivergence in Adulthood

    Listen as Dr. Hughes describes neurodivergence in adults, including autism, and co-occurring conditions such as ADHD, depression, PTSD, bipolar, and others. Dr. Hughes also shares information on: challenges related to neurodivergenceinsights on the unique perspective those with neurodivergence offermythsmore!Guest: Killian R. Hughes, PhD, LP Assistant Professor Faillace Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences, McGovern Medical School

    Understanding Neurodivergence in Adulthood

  2. Jul 31

    How Culinary Medicine Helps Us Eat, Cook, and Live Healthier

    Listen as Dr. Mahadaven describes what Culinary Medicine is and shares why it is important-not just for patients-but for healthcare professionals and employees themselves.   Also, hear about the influence of culture, traditions, & identity on food choicebarriers & stress related to foodfavorite kitchen gadgets/applicancesfrozen vegetables, yes or no?GUEST: Rupa Mahadevan, MD Assistant Professor Non-Tenure Clinical Pediatrics, McGovern Medical School UT Physicians Pediatric Primary Care UTHealth Houston

    How Culinary Medicine Helps Us Eat, Cook, and Live Healthier

  3. Jun 29

    New Lifestyle Benefits coming to UTHealth Houston

    Learn about the new voluntary insurance plans: Pet insurance through Met LifeLegal insurance through Legal EaseSupplement health coverage through Securian Financial

    New Lifestyle Benefits coming to UTHealth Houston

  4. Jun 3

    Unburnt: The Resilience Reset

    Burnout has become the silent epidemic of modern work. High performers, leaders,caregivers — no one is immune. We invite you to use this episode to slow down,understand what burnout really is, reflect, and rediscover the resilience youalready carry. Through real stories, practical tools, and honest conversation,we’ll explore how to recover, rise, and rebuild your energy, your boundaries,and your sense of purpose.Guest: Jennifer Bahrman, PhD Assistant Professor in the Louis A. Faillace, MD, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston

    Unburnt: The Resilience Reset

  5. May 6

    Digital Fatigue & The Fight For Our Attention

    While technology brings convenience and connection, many of us are noticing a quieter cost: feeling mentally drained, distracted, and less present than we’d like to be. Our discussion with Dr. Bobby Nix is an invitation to slow down, explore digital fatigue, and discover small, realistic ways to bring more presence, intention, and ease into our digital lives.  Guest: Bobby Nix, MD Vice Chair of Clinical Affairs Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Health Sciences at UTHealth Houston

    Digital Fatigue & The Fight For Our Attention

  6. Apr 3

    Inside GLP‑1 medication: Expert insights on modern weight management

    Listen as Dr. Horn and Dr. Hoang share how they help patients lose weight and keep it off by utilizing the latest technology and medical support to optimize their body's composition for weight maintenance. This information-packed episode will answer questions listeners have about GLP-1 medications and provide answers to questions listeners may not have considered. Guests: Deborah B. Horn, DO, MPH Director, UT Physicians Center for Obesity Medicine and Metabolic Performance Professor, Department of Surgery McGovern Medical School of UTHealth Houston Thuyvan Hoang, MD  UT Physicians Center for Obesity Medicine and Metabolic Performance Associate Professor, Department of Surgery McGovern Medical School of UTHealth Houston

    Inside GLP‑1 medication: Expert insights on modern weight management

  7. Mar 4

    Unpacking the New Dietary Guidelines

    In this episode we dive into one of the biggest health and nutrition updates of the current and coming years: The 2025–2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans. From the return of the inverted food pyramid to a stronger push for “real food” and a sharper warning against highly processed food. Caitlin breaks it all down and translates the science, the changes, and the practical takeaways into everyday guidance we can use. Guest: Caitlin McAfee, MSW, MS, RDN, LD Assistant Director of Wellbeing Programs for UTHealth Student Affairs

    Unpacking the New Dietary Guidelines

  8. Jan 7

    The Future of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the Workplace

    Listen as Dr. Fenton helps us understand: what AI is in basic terms the potential of AI at workwhy we may hesitate about AIwhat to be cautious of and what to get excited aboutmuch more! Guest: Susan Fenton, PhD Vice Dean for Education, Professor D. Bradley McWilliams School of Biomedical Informatics

    The Future of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the Workplace
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Well Connected is the UTHealth Houston Employee Wellness podcast designed to support your health, well-being, and professional success. Through engaging conversations with health experts, researchers, clinicians, and thought leaders, we explore topics that impact everyday life. Each episode delivers practical insights, trusted information, and inspiring perspectives to help you make informed choices and thrive both at work and beyond. Stay informed, stay inspired, and stay Well Connected.

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  • Creator
    UTHealth Houston Employee Wellness Program
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    56
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © UTHealth Houston Employee Wellness Program
  • Show Website
    UTHealth Houston Well Connected Podcast

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