In this episode, we sit down with Amor Brannin. Amor is Vice President and Chief Financial Officer for Presbyterian Health Plan in Albuquerque, New Mexico.  In today's conversation with Amor, we learn how her relationship to work and self-care has transformed over her career for the better. She shares how she found the consistency for her own self-care through a morning routine that allows her to feel more connected to her self, her health, her purpose, her family and gives her opportunity for small moments of joy. Her morning routine is the anchor to her day and gives her the inspiration ..read more

As opposed to being a model on a runway, being a model for well-being is a full time gig- you’re always expected to be on! But being a model for well-being can have a great impact in inspiring others in your life, from your family and friends, to your co-workers. Listen in for some tips on how you can be a model for well-being ..read more

Today's conversation with Denise Cavner explores the themes of integrative, alternative and complementary medicine practices as often less-explored routes to help improve our well-being. She shares her expertise in clinical herbalism, Ayurveda and Effective Freedom Technique (also known as tapping) as methods that may provide holistic healing approaches that can bring health and happiness to the whole person. Denise explains that there's no one-size-fits all approach when it comes to optimal wellness for each individual, although a hearty dose of nature and love of animals is likely a universa ..read more

In this episode, we sit down with Solomon Kandie about his two passions, running and building a vibrant community. Solomon has a rich background, being raised in Kenya and coming to the United States to run for Tulane University. He has had a decorated running career including being a 3 time NCAA All-American and a 5 time winner of the Duke City Marathon.  Since moving to Albuquerque, NM he has devoted his time and energy to inspiring others to nurture their health through various roles including having been a Better Health Ambassador for the City of Albuquerque. He currently works in the ..read more

We are calling our mini/solo episodes "Wellness Snacks". In today's wellness snack we ask the question, "Do you ever wish you had more time to do the things it takes to maintain or boost your well-being?" Welcome to the concept of time confetti, a practical way to sprinkle self-care into your busy life and make every day feel a little more festive. In this mini solo episode with Paige, you'll be inspired to take on your time in a way that weaves in micro practices that really add up. Want to learn more about The Solutions Group and what we do? Visit www.solutionsbiz.com As a listener, we'd lov ..read more

Today we are joined by The Solutions Group Health Coach Megan Merchant to talk about sleep- from our various sleep needs at different ages of our lives, to establishing a night time routine to set yourself up for the best quality of sleep ..read more

Do you ever wish you had more time to do the things it takes to maintain or boost your well-being? Welcome to the concept of time confetti, a practical way to sprinkle self-care into your busy life and make every day feel a little more festive. In this mini solo episode with Paige, you'll be inspired to take on your time in a way that weaves in micro practices that really add up. Want to learn more about The Solutions Group and what we do? Visit www.solutionsbiz.com As a listener, we'd love your help! We are planning a Q&A episode. Please send your well-being questions to wellness@phs.org ..read more

In this episode, we sit down with Michelle DuVal. Michelle is the director of The Mindful Center, as well as the leading provider of Mindfulness Training in the Southwest United States. Hearing Michelle's story about how meditation improved the lives for both her parents and how that inspired her own path toward becoming a practitioner and teacher of meditation shows us that being open to tools that we may have overlooked in the past can transform us and that consistent practice of mindfulness meditation is a path to greater well-being. Thank you to Michelle for inspiring us with your purpose ..read more

On this episode of Wellness Connections with The Solutions Group, we are joined by Registered Dietitian and Health Coach with Good Measures, April Jackson. We chat with April about the what chronic conditions that she sees with her health coaching clients and how they can work together to better manage those conditions. April offers insight and information on nutrition and exercise, to less popular items such as sleeps, stress and social connection. We encourage you to seek out a health coach to help you manage any chronic conditions, or just to help you set and meet any of your health and wel ..read more

In this episode, we interview Dr. Shannon Stromberg, MD. Dr. Stromberg is a Psychiatrist and the Program Medical Director for Adult Behavioral Health at Presbyterian Healthcare Services.  In our discussion, Dr. Stromberg invites us to view mental health through a holistic perspective, and that there is a powerful reciprocal relationship between physical and mental health. He also emphasizes that mental health is not just "black and white," but can be viewed on a spectrum that can shift from day to day, from season to season or depending on our season of life. Dr. Stromberg offers timely a ..read more