Taco 'Bout Wellness

There is so much we can all do to reduce our waste. In this episode we share some of our personal practices for reducing waste. Every little step adds up! Check below for some of our favorite resources.

Reference books – Cooking Scrappy by Joel Gamoran & Cooking with Scraps by Lindsay-Jean Hard

Check out services like Imperfect Foods or Misfits Market – get produce from farmers that stores won’t purchase (size, coloring, scarring, or surplus), plus short-coded pantry items/outdated packaging, now you can still get them and for less money!

Sunbasket - one of our favorite meal delivery options, we especially love their sustainability practices!

Blueland- soap tablets that you just add water too and reuse your container. They also have cleaning supplies that works the same, and dishwasher and washing machine tablets, minimal packaging +packaging is all compostable or recyclable.

Thinx - Our favorite company for washable, reusable, hygienic mensuration & incontinence undies

Marley's Monsters - Courtney's favorite eco-friendly shop with the adorable napkins

Check out this article from the FDA to read more about food waste in America 

Join this movement to stop food waste and be sure to check out their recipes too! 

Lastly, don't miss the great resources shared by The Whole Carrot!

In this episode we are back with Everside Regional Medical Director, Nancy Plemmons to continue our discussion on stopping tobacco use. We look at some truly eye-opening statistics on cost of tobacco use, discuss some barriers around the nicotine withdrawal period and how to work through those, and close the episode with a look at the six components to the behavior of tobacco use and how an individual can use this knowledge to make progress towards stopping tobacco use. Below are more resources available if you or a loved one is on the journey of stopping tobacco use. Everside Health participants are encouraged to ask their provider about our Stop Tobacco program as well!

1-800-Quit Now: Call for support with stopping tobacco use

Helpful Apps: Smoke-Free⁠ and EasyQuit: Android / AppleCigarette prices by state

4-7-8 Breathing Technique (second page)

Stopping tobacco use is often a challenge for all parties involved. In this episode we chat with Everside Regional Medical Director, Nancy Plemmons, to explore strategies to break free from tobacco. We dive into the many modalities for tobacco and discuss the health concerns, as well as tips for moving away from those products. Nancy also shares tips for those who are supporting a loved one through the process of stopping tobacco use. Be sure to look into resources available if you or a loved one is on the journey of stopping tobacco use. Everside Health participants are encouraged to ask their provider about our Stop Tobacco program as well!

Helpful Apps:

EasyQuit: Android / Apple

Nancy's charity centered escape room in NC: Escape on Purpose

Making time for self-care is important for everyone. Self-care is especially important for caregivers who are also more likely to skip out on their typical self-care routines. In this episode we chat with one of Everside's Licensed Clinical Social Workers, Andie Mitchell, to explore self-care from a caregivers perspective. Tune in for tips on making time for yourself amongst a busy & demanding schedule, explore a few strategies for avoiding caregivers burnout, and learn to recognize when it's time to seek support for your own mental health. Below are a few resources discussed in this episode that you may also find helpful. Don't forget to check out the resources provide by your EAP too!

Community Care Connect - help finding resources near you!

Books:

Already Toast: Caregiving and Burnout in America by Kate Washington

We're Stronger Than We Look: Insights and Encouragement for the Caregivers Journey by Jill Case Brown

Apps:

AbleTo

Calm

How well hydrated are you today? In this episode you'll get some insight into what good hydration looks like, and tips for how to get there. Be sure to check out this Everside Hydration Bingo handout for a fun way to tune into your current patterns and improve hydration.

We are soaking up the summer here in Wisconsin! But sometimes summer comes with a cost. Bugs, Sunburn, and Heat- Oh My! Tune into this episode for some summer survival tips from Everside NP and International Certified Aromatherapist, Renee Wenzlaff. Be sure to also check out our Summer Savvy episode for maximum education on possible summer ailments!

General recipe for stings and bites

1 drop thyme

10 drops lavender

4 drops eucalyptus radiata

3 drops Roman or German chamomile

Peppermint Cooling Mist

1-2 drops of peppermint per 8 oz of water

Quality of sleep and Mental health (or even mental capacity for the day ahead) go together like chips and salsa; each is its own thing, but when combined they are even better. In this episode we chat with one of Everside's Licensed Clinical Social Workers, Andie Mitchell, and explore the relationship between sleep and mental health. The brain is amazing, and can only live up to it's potential if we provide the space needed, aka sleep. Tune into this episode to learn more on how you can improve your mental health with better sleep!

Be sure to also check out our other episodes on sleep and some fun resources below:

Mini Myth Buster Series: Sleep is Overrated (podcast episode)

The Superpowers of Sleep (podcast episode)

CBT-I (app)

SnoreLab (app)

Changing habits, learning new skills, sticking to your goals, and just the general day-to-day stuff can be quite challenging if you don't know 'the why' behind it, especially your why, (just ask any child). In this episode you'll hear an inspiring conversation with Courtney and another Everside Wellness Coach, Emily Fenton, all about the power of a why. We discuss how to discover your why, illustrate how powerful this can be as a tool for goal success and your health, and share tips for keeping your why up front and center every day.

Below are a few resources mentioned in this episode:

I Am Affirmation app

MyPlate App

Article on best produce to buy when on a budget

Resources for kids;

Myplate for kids

This meditation will help you feel inspired, renewed, and ready for all the possibilities that spring can bring!  

Check out the original scripts here: Green Child, Chopra