Calm Waters Clinical Director Heather Gaglio and Director of Development and Communications Abby Dimond discuss grief services and support offered to Oklahomans through Calm Waters.

The episode offers advice and comfort for children and families navigating grief, divorce or significant loss.

Visit https://www.calmwaters.org/ to learn more.

Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services (ODMHSAS) Senior Director of Civil and Criminal Justice Services Dedra Hansbro discusses the challenges many face during the holiday season.

The episode offers resources and information to equip Oklahomans for a happy, healthy holiday season.

Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services (ODMHSAS) Chief of Statewide Crisis Services Tony Stelter discusses the purpose and importance of the 988 Mental Health Lifeline. The episode touches on additional resources provided by ODMHSAS to support Oklahomans through prevention, treatment and education surrounding mental health and substance abuse.

Oklahoma Money Matters Outreach Specialist Sara Lorenzen discusses the importance of financial wellness and literacy. The episode also features educational resources from Oklahoma Money Matters that can guide and empower the community to make positive financial choices. 

Learn more about Oklahoma Money Matters: oklahomamoneymatters.org. 

Oklahoma Insurance Department Medicare Assistance Program Director Ray Walker discusses Medicare, education and resources for senior citizens, their caregivers and family members. The episode addresses Medicare changes, educational opportunities and resources that empower Oklahomans to get the most out of Medicare.

Learn more about the Oklahoma Insurance Department: oid.ok.gov. 

Oklahoma Public Employees Retirement System (OPERS) Retirement Education and Communications Specialists Autumn Fourkiller and Ava Doyle discuss Pathfinder retirement options for state workers and the tips, information and resources OPERS provides to help employees optimize their retirement benefits.  

Email Ava Doyle at [email protected] or Autumn Fourkiller at [email protected] for additional assistance.

The final installment of our two-part conversation with Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Authority Employee Wellness and Development Programs Manager Joe Holcomb.

We discuss self-awareness and the impacts of accumulating stress. The episode offers helpful tips for managing stress through meditation, movement and monotasking.

Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Authority Employee Wellness and Development Programs Manager Joe Holcomb joins us to discuss the connection between meditation and increased mindfulness.  

Oklahoma City First Church of the Nazarene Pastor Jon Middendorf discusses spirituality and religion and how these can positively impact overall individual wellness by providing purpose, hope and enhanced health. 

HealthChoice Health and Wellness Coordinator Jeff Hambrecht discusses the importance of routine movement and exercise and finding the motivation to get started and stay on track.

This episode also offers resources and information for HealthChoice members to take advantage of incentivized health and movement programs.