Healthier You: A Vanderbilt Health & Wellness Podcast

Healthier You: A Vanderbilt Health & Wellness Podcast is designed to help Vanderbilt faculty and staff live their healthiest lives. Join us for a short, 10-minute monthly episode packed with all the latest tips and resources you need on a variety of health and wellness topics.

Season 2, Episode 5: Feeding Feelings: How to Conquer Stress Eating 03/20/2025

Season 2, Episode 5: Feeding Feelings: How to Conquer Stress Eating Have you ever felt overwhelmed, turning to food for comfort? Tune into the latest Healthier You podcast episode as DeOnna Clark, MOT, OTR/L chats with Lisa Jackson, LCSW, about identifying triggers in the cycle of stress, developing healthier coping mechanisms, and finding balance in your eating habits. Connect With Our Experts DeOnna Clark, MOT, OTR/L Lisa Jackson, LCSW Episode Resources /episode/index/show/8267b891-a90e-48ef-826b-1fbfd7e27629/id/35789025

Season 2, Episode 4: Green Flags in a Relationship 02/10/2025

Season 2, Episode 4: Green Flags in a Relationship We've all heard about "red flags" to watch out for in a relationship, but what about "green flags"? What characteristics should we be looking for in a relationship (or friendship!) that are healthy and positive? Join Megan Bergfeld, LCSW, ACM-SW and Mackenzie Parks, LCSW, both from Work/Life Connections-EAP to learn more about "green flags" you can look for in your relationships with a partner or friend. Connect With Our Experts Megan Bergfeld, LCSW, ACM-SW Makenzie Parks, LCSW Episode Resources /episode/index/show/8267b891-a90e-48ef-826b-1fbfd7e27629/id/35223890

Season 2, Episode 3: Working Smarter not Harder: The Value of Ergonomics in Healthcare 01/21/2025

Season 2, Episode 3: Working Smarter not Harder: The Value of Ergonomics in Healthcare Join us for the latest episode of the Healthier You Podcast, where Lydia Gardner chats with Wilma Traughber, MSN, RN-BC, CEAS II, about the world of ergonomics at VUMC. We explore how working smarter, not harder, can help transform productivity, well-being, and job satisfaction in various roles across the enterprise. Connect With Our Experts Lydia Gardner Wilma Traughber, MSN, RN-BC, CEAS II Episode Resources /episode/index/show/8267b891-a90e-48ef-826b-1fbfd7e27629/id/34943930

Season 2, Episode 2: How to Manage Holiday Stress 12/12/2024

Season 2, Episode 2: How to Manage Holiday Stress Join us for the latest episode of the Healthier You Podcast with DeOnna Clark, MOT, OTR/L and Adriana Kipper-Smith, PhD, HSP, where we dive into effective strategies to help you stay serene and centered amidst the hustle and bustle of the holiday season. Connect With Our Experts DeOnna Clark, MOT, OTR/L Adriana Kipper-Smith, PhD, HSP Episode Resources /episode/index/show/8267b891-a90e-48ef-826b-1fbfd7e27629/id/34414500

Season 2, Episode 1D: Becoming an Empty Nester 11/26/2024

Season 2, Episode 1D: Becoming an Empty Nester Join us for the fourth episode in our four-part miniseries on navigating parenthood as Megan Bergfeld, LCSW, ACM-SW chats with Julie Burton, LCSW, MHCC on becoming an empty-nester. Connect With Our Experts Megan Bergfeld, LCSW, ACM-SW Julie Burton, LCSW, MHCC Episode Resources /episode/index/show/8267b891-a90e-48ef-826b-1fbfd7e27629/id/34154975

Season 2: Episode 1C: Parenting Through Divorce 11/26/2024

Season 2: Episode 1C: Parenting Through Divorce Join us for the third episode in our four-part miniseries on parenting as Megan Bergfeld, LCSW, ACM-SW chats with Lydia Gardner about parenting through divorce. Connect With Our Experts Megan Bergfeld, LCSW, ACM-SW Lydia Gardner Episode Resources /episode/index/show/8267b891-a90e-48ef-826b-1fbfd7e27629/id/34154960

Season 2, Episode 2B: Self-Compassion in Returning to Work after Parental Leave 11/21/2024

Season 2, Episode 2B: Self-Compassion in Returning to Work after Parental Leave Join us for the second episode in our four-part miniseries on parenting as Megan Bergfeld, LCSW, ACM-SW chats with Natalie Dodd, LCSW of Work/Life Connections-EAP about returning to work from parental leave with self-compassion. Connect With Our Experts Megan Bergfeld, LCSW, ACM-SW Natalie Dodd, LCSW Episode Resources : /episode/index/show/8267b891-a90e-48ef-826b-1fbfd7e27629/id/34077461

Season 2, Episode 1A: The Many Paths to Parenthood 11/15/2024

Season 2, Episode 1A: The Many Paths to Parenthood Join us for the first episode in our four-part miniseries on navigating parenthood as Megan Bergfeld, LCSW, ACM-SW chats with Emily Cox, NBC-HWC, CHES on the many paths to parenthood. Connect With Our Experts Megan Bergfeld, LCSW, ACM-SW Emily Cox, NBC-HWC, CHES Episode Resources /episode/index/show/8267b891-a90e-48ef-826b-1fbfd7e27629/id/33944437

Season 1, Episode 12: What You Need to Know About COVID & Flu 10/31/2024

Season 1, Episode 12: What You Need to Know About COVID & Flu As we enter peak season for respiratory illnesses, join us to learn the latest information on COVID and flu. Julie Hurst, MSN, FNP, MPH shares with us everything to know about symptoms for either illness, how to care for yourself if you do get sick, and where to obtain your vaccinations via Occupational Health Clinic. Connect With Our Experts Julie Hurst, MSN, FNP, MPH Lydia Gardner Episode Resources for VU employees for VUMC employees /episode/index/show/8267b891-a90e-48ef-826b-1fbfd7e27629/id/33708302

Season 1, Episode 11: Healthy Aging: A Lifelong Guide to Wellness 09/30/2024

Season 1, Episode 11: Healthy Aging: A Lifelong Guide to Wellness It's easy to assume aging begins later in life, but the truth is the actions we take in our twenties, thirties, and forties greatly contribute to our quality of life as we get older. DeOnna Clark, MOT, OTR/L chats with Parul M. Goyal, MD, Director of Medicine of Seniors at One Hundred Oaks about how we can maintain health as we age, with actionable steps to improve our well-being. Connect With Our Experts DeOnna Clark, MOT, OTR/L Parul M. Goyal, MD Episode Resources /episode/index/show/8267b891-a90e-48ef-826b-1fbfd7e27629/id/33269652

Season 1, Episode 10: The Art of Slowing Down 08/23/2024

Season 1, Episode 10: The Art of Slowing Down Although summer is quickly coming to a close, it doesn't have to be the last call for leisure. Join us as Megan Bergfeld, LCSW, ACM-SW of Work/Life Connections-EAP chats with Jessica Turnbull, MD, MA about the art of slowing down, and how we can take the slower aspects of the summer into the fall months with us. Connect With Our Experts Megan Bergfeld, LCSW, ACM-SW Jessica Turnbull, MD, MA Episode Resources /episode/index/show/8267b891-a90e-48ef-826b-1fbfd7e27629/id/32712127

Season 1, Episode 9: Pedestrian Safety 07/31/2024

Season 1, Episode 9: Pedestrian Safety Do you ever wonder what resources are available to help keep you safe as your walk to and from work? Join our host Julie Hurst, MSN, FNP, MPH, as she chats with Patrick Conwell from Vanderbilt University Police Department about how to stay safe on campus. Connect With Our Experts Julie Hurst, MSN, FNP, MPH Patrick Conwell Episode Resources /episode/index/show/8267b891-a90e-48ef-826b-1fbfd7e27629/id/32372822

Season 1, Episode 8: Calendar Painting for Work/Life Balance 06/21/2024

Season 1, Episode 8: Calendar Painting for Work/Life Balance Do you struggle to stay organized and manage your time between work and home? You're not alone! It can be challenging to juggle competing priorities, especially as healthcare workers who give so much of ourselves to our patients and teams every day. Join our host, DeOnna Clark, MOT, OTR/L, as she chats with Gretchen K.D. McCullough, MSN, RN, NEA-BC, chief nursing officer of Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt, about calendar painting for work/life balance, and resources that are available to support you at VUMC. Connect With Our Experts Deonna Clark, MOT, OTR/L Gretchen K.D. McCullough, MSN, RN, NEA-BC Episode Resources /episode/index/show/8267b891-a90e-48ef-826b-1fbfd7e27629/id/31838352

Season 1, Episode 7: The Embodiment of Self-Compassion 05/30/2024

Season 1, Episode 7: The Embodiment of Self-Compassion Join our host, Megan Bergfeld, LCSW, ACM-SW, as she chats with Natalie Dodd, LCSW, about how to embody self-compassion. Connect With Our Experts Megan Bergfeld, LCSW, ACM-SW Natalie Dodd, LCSW Episode Resources /episode/index/show/8267b891-a90e-48ef-826b-1fbfd7e27629/id/31538792

Season 1, Episode 6: Addressing and Overcoming Seasonal Allergies 05/02/2024

Season 1, Episode 6: Addressing and Overcoming Seasonal Allergies Join our host Julie Hurst, MSN, FNP, MPH, as she chats with Basil Kahwash, MD, all about seasonal allergies. Find tips for addressing allergies, learn when to get tested for specific allergens, and discover resources to help you stay up to date when various allergens may be increasing in your region. Connect With Our Experts Julie Hurst, MSN, FNP, MPH Basil Kahwash, MD Episode Resources /episode/index/show/8267b891-a90e-48ef-826b-1fbfd7e27629/id/31090818

Season 1, Episode 5: Nutrition and Aging 03/29/2024

Season 1, Episode 5: Nutrition and Aging What foods help with healthy aging? Join us as Health & Wellness chats with Sarah Ferguson, MPH, RDN, LDN, about nutrition, especially as it relates to brain health and aging. Connect With Our Experts Lydia Gardner Rachel Bowman Sarah Ferguson Episode Resources /episode/index/show/8267b891-a90e-48ef-826b-1fbfd7e27629/id/30593883

Season 1, Episode 4: Harassment: It's Not Just 'Part of the Job' 03/04/2024

Season 1, Episode 4: Harassment: It's Not Just 'Part of the Job' Join our host, Lydia Gardner, Communications Specialist with Health & Wellness, as she chats with Heather Kamper, LCSW, from the SHARE Center, about workplace violence and sexual harassment trends in healthcare, and resources available at VUMC. Connect With Our Experts Lydia Gardner Heather Kamper, LCSW Episode Resources /episode/index/show/8267b891-a90e-48ef-826b-1fbfd7e27629/id/30219153

Season 1, Episode 3: How to Establish Connections and Community 02/15/2024

Season 1, Episode 3: How to Establish Connections and Community Join our host, Megan Bergfeld, LCSW, ACM-SW, with Work/Life Connections-EAP as she interviews Makenzie Parks, LCSW, also from Work/Life Connections-EAP, on ways we can establish connections and community this Valentine's Day. Connect With Our Experts Megan Bergfeld, LCSW, ACM-SW Makenzie Parks, LCSW Episode Resources /episode/index/show/8267b891-a90e-48ef-826b-1fbfd7e27629/id/29969228

Season 1, Episode 2: What You Need to Know about Weight Loss 12/14/2023

Season 1, Episode 2: What You Need to Know about Weight Loss Join our host, Rachel Bowman, NBC-HWC, CHES, Health Educator with Health Plus, as she chats with Sahar Takkouche, MD, director of the Vanderbilt Weight Loss Center in Wilson County and associate chief medical officer for Wilson and Sumner County regions, about everything you need to know about weight loss. Connect with our Experts Rachel Bowman, NBC-HWC, CHES Sahar Takkouche, MD Episode Resources /episode/index/show/8267b891-a90e-48ef-826b-1fbfd7e27629/id/29086848

Season 1, Episode 1: Ways to Make our Holiday Season More Restful 11/09/2023

Season 1, Episode 1: Ways to Make our Holiday Season More Restful Season 1, Episode 1: Ways to Make our Holiday Season More Restful Work/Life Connections Join our host, Megan Bergfeld, LCSW, ACM-SW, with Work/Life Connections-EAP as she interviews Julie Burton, LCSW, MHCC, also from Work/Life Connections-EAP, on ways we can manage stress to make our holidays more restful. Connect With Our Experts Megan Bergfeld, LCSW, ACM-SW Julie Burton, LCSW, MHCC Episode Resources /episode/index/show/8267b891-a90e-48ef-826b-1fbfd7e27629/id/28658463

Healthier You: A Vanderbilt Health & Wellness Podcast

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