The Buena Vida Podcast
Welcome to the Buena Vida Podcast!
Formerly known as the ERS Walk & Talk Podcast, the Buena Vida Podcast is brought to you by the Employees Retirement System of Texas (ERS). This podcast is designed to support state employees and employees of higher education institutions who receive benefits through our program.
In each episode, we explore topics that promote well-being, health, and balance, featuring expert guests, insightful discussions, and practical tips for living a healthier, happier life. From mindfulness and stress management to fitness, nutrition, and overall wellness, we’ve got you covered!
Our podcast library also includes all previous episodes from the ERS Walk & Talk Podcast (dating back to 2021), so you can catch up on all the great content while enjoying the fresh direction of Buena Vida — the good life.
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The Buena Vida Podcast
Part 1: Dr. Celesta Harris, Ph.D.: Healthy Relationships are good for your health!
In part one of this two-part conversation, Lacy talks with Celesta Harris, a forensic psychologist with the Texas Department of Public Safety, about ways couples can improve their relationship, which can lead to stronger health. Studies show that feeling supported, understood, and accepted increases happiness and reduces our risk for health problems. But what if you don’t feel that way in your partnership or marriage? Dr. Harris describes concrete steps couples can take to improve communication about difficult feelings.
If you want to learn more about this topic, be sure to tune in to part 2 of the conversation, airing on 2/18/2022. You may also register for her ERS Wellness Webinar “Building Healthy Relationships” on 2/17/2022 at this link. A recording of that webinar will be published in the ERS Webinar Archives at this link.
In this podcast, Dr. Harris references a Brené Brown video on Empathy vs. Sympathy. Here is the link to this great 3 minute video!