As the sun shines brighter and the days grow longer, many of us face a familiar internal battle: the dread of summer and its accompanying body image woes. Join us as Megan Bergfeld, LCSW, ACM-SW chats with Lisa Jackson, LCSW about how to not dread the summer months. We'll explore practical tips for embracing your unique self, from mindful social media consumption to self-compassion and body neutrality. Learn how to silence the inner critic and cultivate a mindset that celebrates what your body can do rather than how it looks.

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Megan Bergfeld, LCSW, ACM-SW                                  Lisa Jackson, LCSW

Episode Resources:

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The Body Image Workbook, Thomas Cash Ph.D.

The Body is not an Apology: The Power of Radical Self-Love, Sonya Renee Taylor

More Than a Body: Your Body is an Instrument not an Ornament, Lindsay and Lexie Kite, Ph.D.

The Emotional Eating, Chronic Dieting, Binge Eating & Body Image Workbook, Judith Matz, Amy Pershing, Christy Harrison

Body Image Article

How to Reframe the Way You Think About Your Body

Body Image E-Course

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As we enter peak season for respiratory illnesses, join us to learn the latest information on COVID and flu. Julie Hurst, MSN, FNP, MPH shares with us everything to know about symptoms for either illness, how to care for yourself if you do get sick, and where to obtain your vaccinations via Occupational Health Clinic.

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Syra York, DNP, AGNP-C

Milner Staub, MD

Occupational Health Clinic

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Have you ever felt overwhelmed, turning to food for comfort? Tune into the latest Healthier You podcast episode as DeOnna Clark, MOT, OTR/L chats with Lisa Jackson, LCSW, about identifying triggers in the cycle of stress, developing healthier coping mechanisms, and finding balance in your eating habits.

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We've all heard about "red flags" to watch out for in a relationship, but what about "green flags"? What characteristics should we be looking for in a relationship (or friendship!) that are healthy and positive? Join Megan Bergfeld, LCSW, ACM-SW and Mackenzie Parks, LCSW, both from Work/Life Connections-EAP to learn more about "green flags" you can look for in your relationships with a partner or friend.

Transcript Record Your Go for the Gold Participation Megan Bergfeld, LCSW, ACM-SW Makenzie Parks, LCSW How to Establish Connections and Community 10 Green Flags for Great Relationships

Join us for the latest episode of the Healthier You Podcast, where Lydia Gardner chats with Wilma Traughber, MSN, RN-BC, CEAS II, about the world of ergonomics at VUMC. We explore how working smarter, not harder, can help transform productivity, well-being, and job satisfaction in various roles across the enterprise.

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Lydia Gardner

WIlma Traughber, MSN, RN-BC, CEAS II

Workplace Ergonomics at VUMC

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Join us for the latest episode of the Healthier You Podcast with DeOnna Clark, MOT, OTR/L and Adriana Kipper-Smith, PhD, HSP, where we dive into effective strategies to help you stay serene and centered amidst the hustle and bustle of the holiday season.

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Adriana Kipper-Smith, PhD, HSP

DeOnna Clark, MOT, OTR/L

Join us for the fourth episode in our four-part miniseries on navigating parenthood as Megan Bergfeld, LCSW, ACM-SW chats with Julie Burton, LCSW, MHCC on becoming an empty-nester.

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Megan Bergfeld, LCSW, ACM-SW

Julie Burton, LCSW, MHCC

Join us for the third episode in our four-part miniseries on parenting as Megan Bergfeld, LCSW, ACM-SW chats with Lydia Gardner about parenting through divorce.

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Megan Bergfeld, LCSW, ACM-SW

Lydia Gardner

Parents Under Pressure

Join us for the second episode in our four-part miniseries on parenting as Megan Bergfeld, LCSW, ACM-SW chats with Natalie Dodd, LCSW of Work/Life Connections-EAP about returning to work from parental leave with self-compassion.

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Megan Bergfeld, LCSW, ACM-SW

Natalie Dodd, LCSW

Self-Compassion by Kristin Neff

Fierce Self-Compassion: A Conversation Between Tara Brach and Dr. Kristin Neff (youtube.com)

STOP CHASING SELF-ESTEEM & JUST BE SELF-COMPASSIONATE with Kristin Neff at Happiness & Its Causes 18 (youtube.com)

Work/Life Connections-EAP

Babies & You Webinar

Healthier You Podcast: The Embodiment of Self-Compassion

Ready Nest Counseling | Parental and Postpartum Therapy | Nashville, Knoxville, Charleston

Mamaya Health - Maternal and Postpartum Mental Health

Vanderbilt Faculty & Staff Health and Wellness: VUMC Affinity Groups | Vanderbilt Faculty & Staff Health and Wellness

Vanderbilt Physician Parent Group

Join us for the first episode in our four-part miniseries on navigating parenthood as Megan Bergfeld, LCSW, ACM-SW chats with Emily Cox, NBC-HWC, CHES on the many paths to parenthood.

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Megan Bergfeld, LCSW, ACM-SW

Emily Cox, NBC-HWC, CHES