This episode explores the vital connections between heart health, community, and overall well-being with cardiologist Dr. Jane Morgan. Emphasizing the role of friendships and preventive care in longevity, Dr. Morgan provides insights on managing heart health through lifestyle changes and addressing issues like high blood pressure.

• Exploring the link between friendships and longevity
• Understanding systolic and diastolic blood pressure
• Importance of tracking blood pressure for everyone
• Combating loneliness to improve heart health
• The significance of preventive care in managing chronic conditions
• The impact of community connections on mental and physical well-being
• Encouraging small, sustainable health changes for longevity
• Dr. Morgan’s vision for women’s heart health and continued research

Resources Discussed:

• Hello Heart for HealthSelect of Texas

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• Dr. Jayne's LinkedIn
• Dr. Jayne's Instagram

This episode dives into the transformative power of tiny changes, elaborating on the Tiny Habits method developed by Dr. BJ Fogg and his new creative project, Habit Songs for Kids. Listeners gain insight into how simple behavior modifications, music, and emotional understanding can foster lasting change and kindness in children and adults alike in a deep dive discussion with BJ Fogg, Ph.D. and Stephanie Weldy, M.Ed.

About our guests:

BJ Fogg, PhD, founded the Behavior Design Lab at Stanford University. In addition to his research, Fogg teaches industry innovators how human behavior really works. He created the Tiny Habits Academy to help people around the world. He lives in Northern California and Maui.

Stephanie Weldy, M.Ed., is an expert at the intersection of Behavior Design and employee well-being. She works with BJ Fogg, PhD, to teach industry innovators how to use Behavior Design in the products and services they are building to help people be healthier and happier.

Resources:
Listen to the songs: Songs -- Good Habits for Kids

Watch the videos: https://www.youtube.com/habitsongsforkids

Links to musical:

Act 1: https://vimeo.com/bjfogg/act1

Act 2 https://vimeo.com/bjfogg/act2

Act 3 https://vimeo.com/bjfogg/act3

Our podcast is evolving from ERS Walk Talk to the Buena Vida Podcast, reflecting our commitment to support well-being as we enter 2025. Expect inspiring episodes, expert interviews, and practical tips dedicated to helping you live a "good life."

Today's episode covers the following topics:

• Announcement of the podcast name change to Buena Vida
• Meaning behind the new name and its connection to well-being
• Continuation of quality content and commitment to the listeners
• Upcoming topics and notable guests for 2025
• Introduction of the new Money Talks podcast focusing on financial wellness

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