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 2: Dr. Celesta Harris, Ph.D.: Building healthy relationships through self-awareness and new communication habits
In part two of this two-part conversation, Lacy talks with Celeste Harris, a forensic psychologist with the Texas Department of Public Safety, about ways we can improve our relationships by avoiding common communication pitfalls and create new communication habits. Try as we might, we can’t (and shouldn’t) control another person’s behaviors. But we can identify and communicate our own feelings and needs and develop awareness around errors in our own thinking (for example, assumptions aren’t always helpful or true). Dr. Harris will share valuable mindsets and habits that can build positive communication roads that over time can become superhighways!
Resources for Building Healthy Relationships:
Building Healthy Relationships Webinar Recording