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
Megan Humphrey: Surprising Antidotes for Loneliness
In this 26-minute Walk & Talk, Lacy talks to Megan Humphrey, a mental health counselor with the Texas Department of Public Safety, while Megan walks along a trail near her Austin home. Megan de-codes loneliness as a biological hunger to connect with each other, what it means to have meaningful connections, how social media fails us in this department. She also shares her strategies for recognizing thoughts and sensations around loneliness, and surprising things we can do to create feelings of meaningful connection and boost brain health, like… bilateral stimulation (activated by walking!).
Register for the May 20th webinar Fighting Back against the Loneliness Epidemic through this link: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/5620709353261704204
Check out past webinars through the ERS Wellness Events Channel:
https://www.gotostage.com/channel/ers-wellness
If you have questions or comments please email lacy.wolff@ers.texas.gov