In this month’s episode, we sit down with Tom Goeltz, Distracted Driving Victim’s Advocate, and president of SafetyTom Consulting LLC. We discuss what distracted driving is, the impact distracted driving can have, what individuals can do to limit distracted driving, and review statistics for the state of Wisconsin. We also dive into the ways we can role model safe, attentive driving for the future drivers in our lives.

Resource referenced during interview:

• safetytom.com
• Talk to a health coach individually or sign up for group coaching today by calling 800-821-6591

The information in this podcast does not provide medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. It should not be used as a substitution for healthcare from a licensed healthcare professional. Consult with your healthcare provider for individualized treatment or before beginning any new program. 

Tune into this month’s episode as we interview Paula Davis, an international speaker, author, and global authority on burnout prevention, workplace stress, and team resilience. We unpack what burnout really is, how it differs from everyday workplace stress, and why it is showing up so widely right now. Paula shares concrete strategies, practical frameworks, and realistic steps leaders and employees can use to prevent burnout and support real recovery at work.

Links to reference discussed:

• Paula Davis’s website: www.stressandresilience.com 
• Book: Beating Burnout at Work: Why Teams Hold the Secret to Well-Being & Resilience (2021) by Paula Davis  
• Book: Lead Well: 5 Mindsets to Engage, Retain, and Inspire Your Team (2025) by Paula Davis  

The information in this podcast does not provide medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. It should not be used as a substitution for healthcare from a licensed healthcare professional. Consult with your healthcare provider for individualized treatment or before beginning any new program. 

Tune into this month’s episode as we interview Sammie Gollup, a registered dietitian and founder of the Anti-diet Mama. We discuss her approach of focusing on nutrition education to help you honor your body and give you the freedom to enjoy food. We also dive into the ways we can assist our own children with their food relationships and help them set up their own healthy habits.

Resources referenced during interview:

• Book: Intuitive Eating, 4th Edition – by Evelyn Tribole & Elyse Resch 
• The Intuitive Eating Workbook: Ten Principles for Nourishing a Healthy Relationship with Food 
• 10% Happier Podcast with Dan Harris – The Anti-Diet with Guest Evelyn Tribole 
• Book: How to Raise an Intuitive Eater: Raising the Next Generation with Food and Body Confidence by Sumner Brooks and Amee Severson 
• Ellyn Satter Institute 
• Rebuilding Trust With Your Body Podcast 
• Bri Campos – bodyimagewithbri.com 
• Christy Harrison – christyharrison.com 
• Sonya Renee Taylor – sonyareneetaylor.com 
• Book: More Than a Body: Your Body is an Instrument, Not an Ornament by Lexie Kite and Lindsay Kite 
• Sammie Gollup’s website: antidietmama.com

The information in this podcast does not provide medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. It should not be used as a substitution for healthcare from a licensed healthcare professional. Consult with your healthcare provider for individualized treatment or before beginning any new program. 

Tune into this month’s episode as we interview, April McCuthchen, a WebMD mental health coach. We explore what mental health coaching is, how it differs from therapy, and how it can complement other forms of support. April shares insights into WebMD’s mental health coaching, common work place stressors, and practical ways people can build resilience, improve well-being, and create meaningful personal change.  

The information in this podcast does not provide medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. It should not be used as a substitute for health care from a licensed healthcare professional. Consult with your healthcare provider for individualized treatment or before beginning any new program.

Looking for mental health support? Get support with mental health coaching from specialists who have certifications to support the management of depression, anxiety, grief, PTSD, dealing with crises and much more. Learn more about mental health coaching options today by visiting www.webmdhealth.com/wellwisconsin or by calling 1-800-821-6591. 

The information in this podcast does not provide medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. It should not be used as a substitution for health care from a licensed healthcare professional. Consult with your healthcare provider for individualized treatment or before beginning any new program.  

Living with a chronic condition takes more than willpower—it requires resilience, support, and access to the right programs. In this episode, we explore how people in Wisconsin are building that resilience while managing health challenges like prediabetes. We will highlight the state’s Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP), a proven lifestyle change program that helps people live healthier, longer lives. 

We will hear from Pam Geis with the Wisconsin Department of Health Service, Division of Public Health, who coordinates Wisconsin’s Diabetes Prevention Program, and Debb, who has lived the experience, and is a Diabetes Prevention Program graduate. Together, they will share the tools, mindsets, and community connections that foster long-term health and resilience. 

Resources Discussed During Interview:

• https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/prediabetes/index.htm 
• https://www.cdc.gov/diabetes-prevention/index.html  
• WebMD Coaching and DPP Program, call 1-800-821-6591 or visit www.webmdhealth.com/wellwisconsin

In this episode, we sit down with local therapy and rescue experts to explore the powerful connection between pets and well-being.

The information in this podcast does not provide medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. It should not be used as a substitution for healthcare from a licensed healthcare professional. Consult with your healthcare provider for individualized treatment or before beginning any new program.

Links to resources referenced during interview:

1.      Read With Me Program

2.      Pet Partners

3.      Underdog Pet Rescue of WI

4.      Dogs On Call Inc.

The information in this podcast does not provide medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. It should not be used as a substitution for health care from a licensed healthcare professional. Consult with your healthcare provider for individualized treatment or before beginning any new program.  

In this month’s interview we sit down with Erin Austin, board member at large for Abundant Yoga Community, a non-profit organization with a mission to reach people who might have limited access to commercial yoga studios due to financial or geographical constraints. Our conversation focuses on how yoga is changing lives in River Falls, Wisconsin and across the state. We hope you’ll tune in during National Yoga Awareness month and discover the health benefits associated with yoga while considering giving this practice a try. 

Resources Discussed in this Interview

From Abundant Yoga Community:

• Abundant Yoga Community
• Fall Into Yoga event in Hudson, WI, September 28
• On-Demand Trauma-Sensitive Continuing Ed Training

From Well Wisconsin

• Well Wisconsin On-Demand Fitness Library
• Register for virtual Slow Flow series through Well Wisconsin, starts September 10
• Register for virtual Yin Yoga series through Well Wisconsin, starts September 22
• Connect with a WebMD Health Coaching at webmdhealth.com/wellwisconsin or by calling 1-800-821-6591

Online Yoga Classes Recommended by Erin Austin:

• Seane Corn
• Dianne Bondy
• Susanna Barkataki
• Lizzie Lasater 

Menopause is a major life transition—but it doesn’t have to feel like a mystery. In this empowering episode, registered dietitians Annie Haas, MS, RDN, and Melissa Phillips, MS, RDN, CD, LD, from UW Health, break down the nutritional strategies that can help women feel their best through perimenopause and beyond. Tune in and walk away with simple, effective ways to feel more in control of your body and your health journey during menopause.

The information in this podcast does not provide medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. It should not be used as a substitution for healthcare from a licensed healthcare professional. Consult with your healthcare provider for individualized treatment or before beginning any new program. 

References from interview:

• WebMD Health Coaching-Talk to a health coach individually or sign up for group coaching today by calling 800-821-6591.  
• Positively Me- Learn about Positively Me by calling 1-800-821-6591 and talk to a coach to see if this program is a good fit for you. 
• Menopause Society 
• MSCP Certification for Healthcare Providers 
• Dr. Mary Claire Haver's book, the Pause Life 
• The Midlife Feast.(Podcast) 
• UW Health Nutrition Programs 

In this episode of Well Wisconsin Radio, we explore the often overlooked link between alcohol and cancer and discuss the latest research on how even moderate drinking can impact cancer risk. Noelle LoConte, MD breaks down the biological mechanisms behind alcohol-related cancers, practical steps for reducing alcohol consumption, and the rising popularity of mocktails.

Episode Resources:

• Wisconsin Alcohol Policy Project (WisAPP) 
• Quit Like a Woman: The Radical Choice to Not Drink in a Culture Obsessed with Alcohol by Holly Whitaker 
• Finding Local Resources: Google ‘alcohol reduction’ and whatever your city name is. 
• Life Kit Podcast: 6 strategies to help you take a break from drinking alcohol 
• Well Wisconsin Satisfaction Survey  

The information in this podcast does not provide medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. It should not be used as a substitution for healthcare from a licensed healthcare professional. Consult with your healthcare provider for individualized treatment or before beginning any new program.