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
Dr. Janet Tornelli-Mitchell, MD: Prioritizing our health
In this 27-minute Walk & Talk, Dr. Janet Mitchell talks to Lacy from her treadmill on a very windy day in Lubbock, Texas. A former personal physician to Laura Bush and spouse to the Texas Tech University Chancellor Ted Mitchell, Dr. Mitchell shares her passion for women’s health and how prioritizing her own health made her a better parent. Dr. Mitchell describes the dawn of both “aerobic” exercise and preventive medicine, right here in Texas in the 1970s. Learn how she’s promoting Naturally Slim, available through HealthSelect of Texas, to support Texas Tech employees’ health and wellness, and the incredible impact of just walking a total of 30 minutes a day three days a week on your long-term health.
Learn more about the wellness benefits available to you and eligible family members through the ERS Wellness webpage.