WISe Wellness Guild

Today we're shining a light on Brandon Saho ahead of #WorldMentalHealthDay on October 10. Brandon hosts The Mental Game, a podcast where he interviews athletes, musicians and celebrities to help break the stigma around mental health. Brandon is available as a keynote speaker on issues around mental health. He's brought The Mental Game to more?than 50,000 attendees across 34 states in 2024 while working with Kroger, Great American, CareSource, The Joe Burrow Foundation and dozens of high schools and colleges. Learn more and book here: https://bit.ly/3XXpMb1 #WiseWellnessGuild #MentalHealth #KeynoteSpeaker

Next Thursday, October 10, is World Mental Health Day. Ahead of that, we want to spotlight some of our Preferred Members working in the mental health space. Meet Nancy Eigel-Miller, Executive Director of 1N5. 1N5 is a Cincinnati-based nonprofit that provides mental health prevention education to schools, community organizations, and corporations. Read about Nancy's leadership and her work to normalize the conversation about mental health in this latest Well 52 feature: https://bit.ly/4dA97QX #WiseWellnessGuild #WorldMentalHealthDay #MentalHealth #MentalHealthMatters

Burnt out already by election news and coverage? As the 2024 election season ramps up with debates and interviews, it is not uncommon for political differences to create tension in relationships. The experts Hey Emma, a WISe Preferred Partner, share 5 tools to support connection during this time. Read their tips here: https://bit.ly/3N7nW2q #WiseWellnessGuild #WellnessWednesday #2024Election

As organizations strive to enhance employee engagement, reduce burnout, and foster a productive work environment, the role of wellness has never been more critical. However, the true impact of work wellness programs is realized only when the leadership team embraces them. Here are four practical steps leaders can take to embody wellness values: 1) Model Healthy Behaviors Leaders should demonstrate healthy behaviors such as taking regular breaks, engaging in physical activity, and practicing mindfulness. ? 2) Promote Work-Life Balance Encourage employees to take time off when needed and to disconnect from work outside of office hours.?Leaders should also respect these boundaries themselves to set a positive example. 3) Engage in Wellness Programs Actively participate in the company’s wellness initiatives, whether it’s joining a fitness challenge, attending wellness workshops, or simply sharing personal wellness goals. 4) Communicate the Importance of Wellness Regularly communicate the value of wellness programs and the benefits they bring to both employees and the organization.?Highlight success stories and celebrate wellness achievements within the team. Need help implementing wellness into your workplace? WISe can help. Book a consultation here: https://lnkd.in/gZvZ4MKm #WISeWellnessGuild #WellnessExperts #WellnessPrograms #WellnessThatWorks

Meet Patrick Coyne, the owner, founder and coach of Black Sheep Performance and the co-owner and co-founder of Contrast Studios. Patrick's keynote speaking topics include leadership, mental health, resiliency, grit, perseverance, self-care, and entrepreneurship. Read more about him and book him to speak at your next event: https://bit.ly/4gGni9y You can catch Patrick at Kroger Wellness Festival this week on Saturday, September 28 at 1:15 PM at the American Greetings Stage. You'll learn about the benefits of cold therapeutics, including surprising health benefits including improved circulation, reduced inflammation, and increased energy levels. #WiseWellnessGuild #KeyNoteSpeaker #WellnessExpert

Kroger Health President Colleen Lindholz stopped by the?Kiss 107.1?studio this week with?Stevi Gable Carr?and?Jon Curl. The?Kroger Wellness Festival?celebrates a holistic approach to healthy living and is set for September 27-28, along Fifth Street in downtown Cincinnati. Join WISe for two days packed full of mental, physical, and emotional health experiences. Click here to find the full schedule and all pertinent details: https://lnkd.in/eSDuAGXi #KrogerWellnessFest?#KWF2024?#WellnessForAll #WiseWellnessGuild

You won't want to miss our next episode of #WellnessWednesday on September 18, 2024 with hosts Stevi Gable Carr and Jon Curl on iHeartRadio's Kiss 107.1 at 3 PM ET. Colleen Lindholz, President of Kroger Health, will join us to discuss the upcoming Kroger Wellness Festival. Kroger Wellness Festival returns this year on Friday, September 27, and Saturday, September 28, in downtown Cincinnati. The Kroger Wellness Festival celebrates physical, mental and emotional health for the whole family with fitness activities, panel discussions, cooking demos, exhibitions, classes and live music across multiple stages. Hear from Colleen directly about what's in store for this year! Turn on your radio at 3 PM ET or stream here: https://lnkd.in/gMTeBjhm #WellnessExpert #KrogerHealth #WellnessExperience

Meet Julie Labanz, a licensed therapist and AASECT Certified Sex Therapist offering sex-positive therapy services to clients in Ohio, Kentucky, and Florida. She specializes in relationship and sexual concerns, helping individuals and couples enhance their connection and navigate challenges to have more fulfilled lives. Julie is the owner of Be Known and The Institute for Sex Positive Therapy. Read more about Julie in our latest the Well 52 feature: https://lnkd.in/gMeVt4Eg #WiseWellnessGuild #SexTherapist #ThoughtLeader

We're counting down the days until the Kroger Wellness Festival on September 27 and September 28, 2024 in Cincinnati. Make sure to mark your calendars and check out Necco's panel on "Love Makes a Home" to learn the many different aspects that make up a family.

On this week's #WellnessWednesday, Kristy Beagle met Jon Curl at Contour Me to discuss the upcoming Kroger Wellness Festival, yoga, and running. Tune in to Kiss 107.1 weekly on Wednesdays at 3:00 PM ET to hear leading experts in wellness share their expertise! Make sure to mark your calendars for Kroger Wellness Festival on Friday, September 27 and Saturday, September 28 in downtown Cincinnati. #WiseWellnessGuild #WellnessExperts