
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
Albert Lucio: Finding our Flow
Lacy talks to state employee and competitive sand sculptor Albert Lucio about “flow,” a mental state that’s highly correlated happiness and well-being. Anyone can experience “flow” by engaging with your passions and even work in ways that challenge you. Having served for 16 years with the Department of Family and Protective Services while pursuing his passion for building giant sand sculptures, Albert shares insights for creating flow in daily activities and new challenges that interest you. Learn his tips for finding activities that interest you (or that might interest you if you approached them differently) and how to overcome a lack of motivation.
ERS Wellness Webinar: Finding Flow at Work and in Life with Albert Lucio
Albert’s sand sculpting photos : https://albertlucio.com/
Flow: The Psychology of Optimal Experience by Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi
Rise of Superman: Decoding the Science of Ultimate Human Performance by Steven Kotler
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