Wyoming on Wellness Podcast Tue, 12 May 2026 08:44:42 -0600 https://wyomingonwellness.org/ en-us © 2026 Wyoming on Wellness Podcast yes 78794066-f2b9-57bb-a0fa-79c507880bf2 creative@westedge.us Alice Burron episodic false Join Health Strategist Alice Burron as she welcomes guests to share insights, motivation, and knowledge about how you can live your healthiest life.


]]> Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) Alice Burron creative@westedge.us https://storage.buzzsprout.com/4yd544doo751buc4q9txy0xg04kx?.jpg Wyoming on Wellness Podcast https://wyomingonwellness.org/ Alice Burron Health Shift: Menopause on Purpose Health Shift: Menopause on Purpose Being able to view the menopausal shift as a bold emergence into a new era is absolutely possible—and this episode will tell you how. 

Through insights from Health Strategist Alice Burron and menopause coach Esther Avant, find out how to “get on the same side” as your body—rather than feeling like you’re at war against it—and reframe your experience in this new stage of life. 

Show notes: 

  • Be the first to know when the “Core Four” challenges go live by signing up for Motivation Alliance
  • Listen to Esther Avant’s podcast, “To Your Health,” on Apple or Spotify

About Alice:
Alice Burron is a Health Strategist, helping people make better, more strategic health decisions. 

About Esther Avant
Bestselling author, health and Health Navigator coach, podcaster, and speaker Esther Avant has experience guiding clients as a certified personal trainer, sports nutritionist, pre and postnatal coach, and menopause coach. Visit her website at https://madebymecoaching.com/. 

]]> Being able to view the menopausal shift as a bold emergence into a new era is absolutely possible—and this episode will tell you how. 

Through insights from Health Strategist Alice Burron and menopause coach Esther Avant, find out how to “get on the same side” as your body—rather than feeling like you’re at war against it—and reframe your experience in this new stage of life. 

Show notes: 

  • Be the first to know when the “Core Four” challenges go live by signing up for Motivation Alliance
  • Listen to Esther Avant’s podcast, “To Your Health,” on Apple or Spotify

About Alice:
Alice Burron is a Health Strategist, helping people make better, more strategic health decisions. 

About Esther Avant
Bestselling author, health and Health Navigator coach, podcaster, and speaker Esther Avant has experience guiding clients as a certified personal trainer, sports nutritionist, pre and postnatal coach, and menopause coach. Visit her website at https://madebymecoaching.com/. 

]]> Alice Burron Buzzsprout-18825944 Tue, 12 May 2026 07:00:00 -0600 2497 full false Why We Panic About Our Health—And How to Turn Fear Into Strategy Why We Panic About Our Health—And How to Turn Fear Into Strategy Stress likes to try and tell you it’s in charge. Today’s guest is here to give you the tools to push back… and to reclaim your emotional power in the process. 

Listen in as national board-certified Health & Wellness Coach Sabryna Liddle guides you through breaking free of your stress response, the impact of taking a pause in moments of stress, and how to keep your emotions from getting in the way of making positive health decisions. 

About Alice

Host Alice Burron is a Health Strategist, helping people make better, more strategic health decisions. 

About Sabryna Liddle, MS, NBC-HWC, CWWPC

A national board-certified Health & Wellness Coach, Health Navigator coach, and certified Worksite Wellness Program Consultant, Sabryna has spent the past 18 years supporting others’ growth. To connect with her on LinkedIn, click here. 

]]> Stress likes to try and tell you it’s in charge. Today’s guest is here to give you the tools to push back… and to reclaim your emotional power in the process. 

Listen in as national board-certified Health & Wellness Coach Sabryna Liddle guides you through breaking free of your stress response, the impact of taking a pause in moments of stress, and how to keep your emotions from getting in the way of making positive health decisions. 

About Alice

Host Alice Burron is a Health Strategist, helping people make better, more strategic health decisions. 

About Sabryna Liddle, MS, NBC-HWC, CWWPC

A national board-certified Health & Wellness Coach, Health Navigator coach, and certified Worksite Wellness Program Consultant, Sabryna has spent the past 18 years supporting others’ growth. To connect with her on LinkedIn, click here. 

]]> Alice Burron Buzzsprout-18825433 Wed, 25 Mar 2026 07:00:00 -0600 2422 full false Gearing Up for a Health Shift Gearing Up for a Health Shift Big news for the future of your Cigna wellness program… and the Wyoming on Wellness podcast! 

Today, podcast host Alice Burron passes the torch to your new wellness program director, Adam Reiber.

Guided by his experience with and expertise in behavior change, positive psychology, and resilience-building, Adam is excited to lead the way toward your biggest, boldest, and most strategic year of wellness yet. 

Listen in as Adam and Alice share: 

  • How and why to focus first on the “Core Four”—hydration, nutrition, sleep, and exercise—when considering any kind of health changes
  • What it means to embrace the “health shift” mindset, and how it will immediately benefit you
  • Why making the health shift is more essential now than ever before
  • The top two positive psychology interventions you can use to promote well-being

About Alice

Alice Burron is a Health Strategist, helping people make better, more strategic health decisions. 

About Adam

Wellness program director Adam Reiber is an army veteran turned corporate wellbeing advocate.

]]> Big news for the future of your Cigna wellness program… and the Wyoming on Wellness podcast! 

Today, podcast host Alice Burron passes the torch to your new wellness program director, Adam Reiber.

Guided by his experience with and expertise in behavior change, positive psychology, and resilience-building, Adam is excited to lead the way toward your biggest, boldest, and most strategic year of wellness yet. 

Listen in as Adam and Alice share: 

  • How and why to focus first on the “Core Four”—hydration, nutrition, sleep, and exercise—when considering any kind of health changes
  • What it means to embrace the “health shift” mindset, and how it will immediately benefit you
  • Why making the health shift is more essential now than ever before
  • The top two positive psychology interventions you can use to promote well-being

About Alice

Alice Burron is a Health Strategist, helping people make better, more strategic health decisions. 

About Adam

Wellness program director Adam Reiber is an army veteran turned corporate wellbeing advocate.

]]> Alice Burron Buzzsprout-17575133 Wed, 03 Sep 2025 07:00:00 -0600 3228 full false How to Be the CEO of Your Health Benefits How to Be the CEO of Your Health Benefits Consider this episode your personal pep talk to make informed decisions, reduce confusion, and feel empowered about your health plan—not just as a health plan member, but as someone in charge of their health journey.

Joined by Karyn Williams, program manager for the State of Wyoming’s Employees Group Insurance (EGI) program, host and health strategist Alice Burron guides you through: 

  • What goes on behind the scenes of your health plan to ensure the best options are available 
  • How Karyn and the EGI team are working to make your benefits easier to access and understand 
  • Ways you can use EGI as a resource to make the most of your benefits 

Show Notes:

About Alice

Alice Burron is a Health Strategist, helping people make better, more strategic health decisions. 

About Karyn

Karyn Williams is the program manager for the State of Wyoming’s Employees Group Insurance (EGI) program. 

]]> Consider this episode your personal pep talk to make informed decisions, reduce confusion, and feel empowered about your health plan—not just as a health plan member, but as someone in charge of their health journey.

Joined by Karyn Williams, program manager for the State of Wyoming’s Employees Group Insurance (EGI) program, host and health strategist Alice Burron guides you through: 

  • What goes on behind the scenes of your health plan to ensure the best options are available 
  • How Karyn and the EGI team are working to make your benefits easier to access and understand 
  • Ways you can use EGI as a resource to make the most of your benefits 

Show Notes:

About Alice

Alice Burron is a Health Strategist, helping people make better, more strategic health decisions. 

About Karyn

Karyn Williams is the program manager for the State of Wyoming’s Employees Group Insurance (EGI) program. 

]]> Alice Burron Buzzsprout-17523653 Fri, 18 Jul 2025 08:00:00 -0600 2277 full false Small Adjustments, Big Results with Dr. Christynne Helfrich and Tom Howell Small Adjustments, Big Results with Dr. Christynne Helfrich and Tom Howell Really quick, before you hit “play”... scoot yourself back in your seat just a little. 

Feel that difference in your low back? This episode is all about small adjustments, just like that one, that deliver big results!

Today, you’ll meet Dr. Christynne Helfrich and Tom Howell from Hinge Health, who invite you to: 

  • Experience the physical benefits of incorporating small bursts of activity throughout your day 
  • Reconsider the power of physical therapy to improve the pelvic floor issues 1 in 3 women have (and almost none of them talk about!) 
  • Try a few subtle, simple adjustments to minimize shoulder, neck and low back pain
  • Explore Hinge Health for affordable and accessible physical therapy, delivered virtually for maximum convenience and available through your State of Wyoming health plan 

Show Notes:


About Alice:

Alice Burron is a Health Strategist, helping people make better, more strategic health decisions. 

About Dr. Christynne Helfrich

Christynne is a doctor of physical therapy on the team at Hinge Health. A practicing clinician since 2010, Christynne loves helping people and being part of their journey to get back to doing what they love. 

About Tom Howell

Following his lifelong passion for health and fitness, Tom—a senior client success manager at Hinge Health—partners with employers, health plans and organizations to implement Hinge Health programs across the country. 

]]> Really quick, before you hit “play”... scoot yourself back in your seat just a little. 

Feel that difference in your low back? This episode is all about small adjustments, just like that one, that deliver big results!

Today, you’ll meet Dr. Christynne Helfrich and Tom Howell from Hinge Health, who invite you to: 

  • Experience the physical benefits of incorporating small bursts of activity throughout your day 
  • Reconsider the power of physical therapy to improve the pelvic floor issues 1 in 3 women have (and almost none of them talk about!) 
  • Try a few subtle, simple adjustments to minimize shoulder, neck and low back pain
  • Explore Hinge Health for affordable and accessible physical therapy, delivered virtually for maximum convenience and available through your State of Wyoming health plan 

Show Notes:


About Alice:

Alice Burron is a Health Strategist, helping people make better, more strategic health decisions. 

About Dr. Christynne Helfrich

Christynne is a doctor of physical therapy on the team at Hinge Health. A practicing clinician since 2010, Christynne loves helping people and being part of their journey to get back to doing what they love. 

About Tom Howell

Following his lifelong passion for health and fitness, Tom—a senior client success manager at Hinge Health—partners with employers, health plans and organizations to implement Hinge Health programs across the country. 

]]> Alice Burron Buzzsprout-16619001 Thu, 27 Feb 2025 13:00:00 -0700 3426 full false Art Your Way to Better Health with Josh Chrysler and Hilary Camino Art Your Way to Better Health with Josh Chrysler and Hilary Camino The way certain music makes us feel; the release that comes from writing (or typing) out our thoughts; the joy of dancing to a favorite song. 

These are only some of the ways art—which includes music and writing, but also expands into all creative pursuits… including cooking!—has a positive effect on us. 

Today, in a podcast first, Alice welcomes two guests—Health & Wellness Specialist Josh Chrysler and music therapist Hilary Camino—to share: 

  • What makes writing a powerful tool for processing emotions and experiences
  • The impact of listening to music that matches your mood
  • How you can use art to regain a sense of control when life feels like it’s moving too fast
  • Ways that participating in the arts (including dance) can positively impact your health 
  • The positive ripple effect that stems from a simple act of creating or learning something new 
  • How comparison actually hinders brain growth—and what to do instead

Show Notes:


About Alice:

Alice Burron is a health educator and the program director for Wyoming on Wellness, promoting overall health for employees on the State of Wyoming health care plan.

About Josh:

Josh Chrysler is the Folklorist and Health & Wellness Specialist at the Wyoming Arts Council. 

About Hilary: 

Hilary Camino is a nationally certified Neurologic Music Therapist and the founder of Wyoming Music Therapy. 

]]> The way certain music makes us feel; the release that comes from writing (or typing) out our thoughts; the joy of dancing to a favorite song. 

These are only some of the ways art—which includes music and writing, but also expands into all creative pursuits… including cooking!—has a positive effect on us. 

Today, in a podcast first, Alice welcomes two guests—Health & Wellness Specialist Josh Chrysler and music therapist Hilary Camino—to share: 

  • What makes writing a powerful tool for processing emotions and experiences
  • The impact of listening to music that matches your mood
  • How you can use art to regain a sense of control when life feels like it’s moving too fast
  • Ways that participating in the arts (including dance) can positively impact your health 
  • The positive ripple effect that stems from a simple act of creating or learning something new 
  • How comparison actually hinders brain growth—and what to do instead

Show Notes:


About Alice:

Alice Burron is a health educator and the program director for Wyoming on Wellness, promoting overall health for employees on the State of Wyoming health care plan.

About Josh:

Josh Chrysler is the Folklorist and Health & Wellness Specialist at the Wyoming Arts Council. 

About Hilary: 

Hilary Camino is a nationally certified Neurologic Music Therapist and the founder of Wyoming Music Therapy. 

]]> Alice Burron Buzzsprout-15910096 Wed, 11 Dec 2024 13:00:00 -0700 3301 10 full false Trade Your Chair for Fresh Air with “Get Wild Wyoming” Founder Amy Reyes Trade Your Chair for Fresh Air with “Get Wild Wyoming” Founder Amy Reyes Growing up, how often did you hear “sit still?” Now, as adults, we’re masters at doing exactly that—and, as we’ll hear from Early Learning Specialist Amy Reyes, we owe it to our brains and bodies to trade our chair for fresh air more often. 

After listening to this episode, you’ll know:

  • What inspired Amy to jump-start the “Get Wild Wyoming” initiative
  • Why the positive effects of nature-based education go well beyond a teaching setting
  • Which benefits you (and any kiddos in your life) can enjoy, just from heading outside 
  • How to work more time outdoors in your day
  • Creative ways to work with—rather than against—the tricky Wyoming wind
  • How Wyoming classrooms are using “Get Wild Wyoming” activities around the state  

Show Notes:


About Alice:

Alice Burron is a health educator and the program director for Wyoming on Wellness, promoting overall health for employees on the State of Wyoming health care plan.

About Amy:

Amy Reyes is an Early Learning Specialist at the Wyoming Department of Health. She spearheaded the “Get Wild Wyoming” initiative in July 2023, focused on supporting childrens’ mental and physical health through nature-based education. 

]]> Growing up, how often did you hear “sit still?” Now, as adults, we’re masters at doing exactly that—and, as we’ll hear from Early Learning Specialist Amy Reyes, we owe it to our brains and bodies to trade our chair for fresh air more often. 

After listening to this episode, you’ll know:

  • What inspired Amy to jump-start the “Get Wild Wyoming” initiative
  • Why the positive effects of nature-based education go well beyond a teaching setting
  • Which benefits you (and any kiddos in your life) can enjoy, just from heading outside 
  • How to work more time outdoors in your day
  • Creative ways to work with—rather than against—the tricky Wyoming wind
  • How Wyoming classrooms are using “Get Wild Wyoming” activities around the state  

Show Notes:


About Alice:

Alice Burron is a health educator and the program director for Wyoming on Wellness, promoting overall health for employees on the State of Wyoming health care plan.

About Amy:

Amy Reyes is an Early Learning Specialist at the Wyoming Department of Health. She spearheaded the “Get Wild Wyoming” initiative in July 2023, focused on supporting childrens’ mental and physical health through nature-based education. 

]]> Alice Burron Buzzsprout-15613391 Thu, 29 Aug 2024 10:00:00 -0600 1797 9 full false An Intentional Approach to Fueling Your Body with Kierston Mills An Intentional Approach to Fueling Your Body with Kierston Mills Every meal (including snacks) is an opportunity to make a positive, intentional choice about how you’re fueling your body. 

Today’s guest, dietician Kierston Mills, shares her gentle, attuned approach to eating and nutrition, including: Why it’s helpful to think of eating as an “ongoing practice”

  • How to notice and tune in to your personal “cues” to differentiate between hunger and other needs
  • An easy way to hit “reset” when you notice your eating habits aren’t in line with your goals 
  • Tips for creating personalized systems to support your nutritional goals
  • Important questions to ask yourself before making a major change to your diet 
  • Simple ways to integrate new eating habits into meals with your family 
  • Creative advice for picky eaters 

Show Notes:

About Alice:

Alice Burron is a health educator and the program director for Wyoming on Wellness, promoting overall health for employees on the State of Wyoming health care plan.

About Kierston:

Kierston Mills is a registered dietician with a background in strength and conditioning. Bringing together the best of both worlds, Kierston encourages her clients to integrate elements of both movement and nutrition to help them live active, fulfilling lives. 



]]> Every meal (including snacks) is an opportunity to make a positive, intentional choice about how you’re fueling your body. 

Today’s guest, dietician Kierston Mills, shares her gentle, attuned approach to eating and nutrition, including: Why it’s helpful to think of eating as an “ongoing practice”

  • How to notice and tune in to your personal “cues” to differentiate between hunger and other needs
  • An easy way to hit “reset” when you notice your eating habits aren’t in line with your goals 
  • Tips for creating personalized systems to support your nutritional goals
  • Important questions to ask yourself before making a major change to your diet 
  • Simple ways to integrate new eating habits into meals with your family 
  • Creative advice for picky eaters 

Show Notes:

About Alice:

Alice Burron is a health educator and the program director for Wyoming on Wellness, promoting overall health for employees on the State of Wyoming health care plan.

About Kierston:

Kierston Mills is a registered dietician with a background in strength and conditioning. Bringing together the best of both worlds, Kierston encourages her clients to integrate elements of both movement and nutrition to help them live active, fulfilling lives. 



]]> Alice Burron Buzzsprout-14690767 Sat, 01 Jun 2024 07:00:00 -0600 2213 full false A Moment for Your Mental Health with Jessica Schnell A Moment for Your Mental Health with Jessica Schnell Think of this episode as a nice, deep breath for your brain—and a wonderful opportunity to check in with your mental health. 

Guided by licensed professional counselor Jessica Schnell and our host (and health educator) Alice Burron, you’ll explore: 

  • How pivotal life transitions affect and evolve your existing mental health needs 
  • Why to seek a therapist’s support proactively vs. reactively
  • What happens when you begin to consistently notice little delights in your day-to-day 
  • An empowering way to reconsider obstacles in your life
  • Ways to address your inner “shoulds” and give yourself permission to slow down

Show Notes:

About Alice:
Alice Burron is a health educator and the program director for Wyoming on Wellness, promoting overall health for employees on the State of Wyoming health care plan.

About Jessica:
Jessica Schnell is a school psychologist and licensed professional counselor, certified in Brainspotting. She owns and practices at Blue Sage Counseling in Cheyenne, WY, specializing in anxiety, depression, trauma, and ADHD. Inspired by the difference that finding the right therapist made in her own life, Jessica pursued a career in the mental health field with the goal of providing a similarly life-changing experience to others. 

]]> Think of this episode as a nice, deep breath for your brain—and a wonderful opportunity to check in with your mental health. 

Guided by licensed professional counselor Jessica Schnell and our host (and health educator) Alice Burron, you’ll explore: 

  • How pivotal life transitions affect and evolve your existing mental health needs 
  • Why to seek a therapist’s support proactively vs. reactively
  • What happens when you begin to consistently notice little delights in your day-to-day 
  • An empowering way to reconsider obstacles in your life
  • Ways to address your inner “shoulds” and give yourself permission to slow down

Show Notes:

About Alice:
Alice Burron is a health educator and the program director for Wyoming on Wellness, promoting overall health for employees on the State of Wyoming health care plan.

About Jessica:
Jessica Schnell is a school psychologist and licensed professional counselor, certified in Brainspotting. She owns and practices at Blue Sage Counseling in Cheyenne, WY, specializing in anxiety, depression, trauma, and ADHD. Inspired by the difference that finding the right therapist made in her own life, Jessica pursued a career in the mental health field with the goal of providing a similarly life-changing experience to others. 

]]> Alice Burron Buzzsprout-14690780 Fri, 03 May 2024 08:00:00 -0600 2728 full false Improving Your Financial Fitness with Matt Gill Improving Your Financial Fitness with Matt Gill Financial fitness is a muscle that gets stronger with every workout—and, just like physical fitness, not one workout style or type fits all. 

No matter where you are on your financial fitness journey, you’ll find inspiration for your next “workout” in today’s episode! 

Listen in as Alice welcomes Matt Gill, fiduciary financial advisor and president of Decision 1 Financial, to share: 

  • The benefits of addressing your emotions around money
  • Why Matt recommends keeping your credit cards at 50% or less of their maximum balance
  • The four aspects of money that influence almost every financial decision
  • Tips for reducing money-related stress and anxiety 
  • Small steps you can take today to make a big difference in your financial future
  • A great exercise for understanding the long-term effects of your current spending habits 

As you’ll hear in the episode: “Little steps lead to big steps, and big steps lead to a big difference in your financial future.” 

Here’s to taking some strong first steps forward today! 

Show Notes:


About Alice:

Alice Burron is a health educator and the program director for Wyoming on Wellness, promoting overall health for employees on the State of Wyoming health care plan.


About Matt:

Matt Gill is a fiduciary financial advisor and president of Decision 1 Financial. In partnership with employers, state and local governments, community organizations, churches and local groups, Matt conducts numerous educational workshops and webinars that encourage financial literacy and help attendees understand a variety of financial topics and concerns. 

]]> Financial fitness is a muscle that gets stronger with every workout—and, just like physical fitness, not one workout style or type fits all. 

No matter where you are on your financial fitness journey, you’ll find inspiration for your next “workout” in today’s episode! 

Listen in as Alice welcomes Matt Gill, fiduciary financial advisor and president of Decision 1 Financial, to share: 

  • The benefits of addressing your emotions around money
  • Why Matt recommends keeping your credit cards at 50% or less of their maximum balance
  • The four aspects of money that influence almost every financial decision
  • Tips for reducing money-related stress and anxiety 
  • Small steps you can take today to make a big difference in your financial future
  • A great exercise for understanding the long-term effects of your current spending habits 

As you’ll hear in the episode: “Little steps lead to big steps, and big steps lead to a big difference in your financial future.” 

Here’s to taking some strong first steps forward today! 

Show Notes:


About Alice:

Alice Burron is a health educator and the program director for Wyoming on Wellness, promoting overall health for employees on the State of Wyoming health care plan.


About Matt:

Matt Gill is a fiduciary financial advisor and president of Decision 1 Financial. In partnership with employers, state and local governments, community organizations, churches and local groups, Matt conducts numerous educational workshops and webinars that encourage financial literacy and help attendees understand a variety of financial topics and concerns. 

]]> Alice Burron Buzzsprout-14806479 Sun, 07 Apr 2024 09:00:00 -0600 3129 full false Managing and Maximizing Your Health and Retirement Benefits with Matt Nagy Managing and Maximizing Your Health and Retirement Benefits with Matt Nagy You’re about to hear some of our best tips for maximizing the outcome of your health and your future—and it all starts by getting to know your health and retirement benefits.

(We promise it’s way more fun, and beneficial, than you think.)

Listen in as State of Wyoming E-Learning Coordinator Matt Nagy—yes, the Matt Nagy of the “Subject Matter Minute” YouTube series!—joins Alice in the studio to share: 

  • The “who, what, where” combination Matt recommends as a starting point for understanding your benefits
  • How to get organized and plan ahead for open enrollment
  • Why Matt recommends discussing retirement benefits repeatedly, and often, with your plan’s official representative 
  • Why designating a “benefit day” can lower your stress and increase positive health outcomes
  • Tips for keeping your benefits top of mind year-round 
  • What Matt wishes every State of Wyoming employee knew about the 457 Deferred Compensation Plan
  • Why (and how) to build a regular “benefit maintenance” habit 


Show Notes:

About Alice:
Alice Burron is a health educator and the program director for Wyoming on Wellness, promoting overall health for employees on the State of Wyoming health care plan.

About Matt:
Matt Nagy is the e-learning coordinator / media specialist for the State of Wyoming. He conducts training on health and retirement benefits for the Human Resources team and state employees, creates videos for Employees Group Insurance (EGI) and hosts a monthly video blog, “Subject Matter Minute,” about making the most of your benefits. 

]]> You’re about to hear some of our best tips for maximizing the outcome of your health and your future—and it all starts by getting to know your health and retirement benefits.

(We promise it’s way more fun, and beneficial, than you think.)

Listen in as State of Wyoming E-Learning Coordinator Matt Nagy—yes, the Matt Nagy of the “Subject Matter Minute” YouTube series!—joins Alice in the studio to share: 

  • The “who, what, where” combination Matt recommends as a starting point for understanding your benefits
  • How to get organized and plan ahead for open enrollment
  • Why Matt recommends discussing retirement benefits repeatedly, and often, with your plan’s official representative 
  • Why designating a “benefit day” can lower your stress and increase positive health outcomes
  • Tips for keeping your benefits top of mind year-round 
  • What Matt wishes every State of Wyoming employee knew about the 457 Deferred Compensation Plan
  • Why (and how) to build a regular “benefit maintenance” habit 


Show Notes:

About Alice:
Alice Burron is a health educator and the program director for Wyoming on Wellness, promoting overall health for employees on the State of Wyoming health care plan.

About Matt:
Matt Nagy is the e-learning coordinator / media specialist for the State of Wyoming. He conducts training on health and retirement benefits for the Human Resources team and state employees, creates videos for Employees Group Insurance (EGI) and hosts a monthly video blog, “Subject Matter Minute,” about making the most of your benefits. 

]]> Alice Burron Buzzsprout-14212556 Fri, 02 Feb 2024 10:00:00 -0700 1587 full false Get Inspired to Explore Wyoming State Parks with Nick Neylon Get Inspired to Explore Wyoming State Parks with Nick Neylon What if… we saw each unique season as a new opportunity to explore a Wyoming state park or historic site? 

The trails you hike in the summer offer a whole new experience when you trek through them in the snow, and the sights you see around you are a beautiful reminder of nature’s ability to change… just like us. 

Even in chillier months, the great Wyoming outdoors has plenty to offer—including a major boost to our physical and mental health, which we especially need during our long, dark winters. 

Today, Alice welcomes Nick Neylon—Deputy Director for Wyoming state parks, historic sites, and trails—to discuss the major benefits of getting outside, including: 

  • How being outdoors benefits your mind and body
  • Nick’s favorite “hidden gems” within our state parks and historic sites system
  • Which considerations, including climate, to take into account before heading out
  • Ideas for getting outside, and inspiration to get you there 


Show Notes 

About Alice:
Alice Burron is a health educator and the program director for Wyoming on Wellness, promoting overall health for employees on the State of Wyoming health care plan.

About Nick:
Nick Neylon is the deputy director for Wyoming state parks, historic sites, and trails.

]]> What if… we saw each unique season as a new opportunity to explore a Wyoming state park or historic site? 

The trails you hike in the summer offer a whole new experience when you trek through them in the snow, and the sights you see around you are a beautiful reminder of nature’s ability to change… just like us. 

Even in chillier months, the great Wyoming outdoors has plenty to offer—including a major boost to our physical and mental health, which we especially need during our long, dark winters. 

Today, Alice welcomes Nick Neylon—Deputy Director for Wyoming state parks, historic sites, and trails—to discuss the major benefits of getting outside, including: 

  • How being outdoors benefits your mind and body
  • Nick’s favorite “hidden gems” within our state parks and historic sites system
  • Which considerations, including climate, to take into account before heading out
  • Ideas for getting outside, and inspiration to get you there 


Show Notes 

About Alice:
Alice Burron is a health educator and the program director for Wyoming on Wellness, promoting overall health for employees on the State of Wyoming health care plan.

About Nick:
Nick Neylon is the deputy director for Wyoming state parks, historic sites, and trails.

]]> Alice Burron Buzzsprout-14211620 Wed, 24 Jan 2024 06:00:00 -0700 1537 1 4 full false Tips for a Productive & Empowering Doctor’s Appointment with Kris Martino Tips for a Productive & Empowering Doctor’s Appointment with Kris Martino Like many of us, our host Alice feels like she could be getting more out of her doctor’s appointments—so she went straight to an expert to find out how.

Together, Alice and family nurse practitioner Kris Martino outline a plan for you to maximize your appointment time, starting even before you leave the house.

From tracking symptoms, to speaking up about your preferences, here’s what a real Wyoming practitioner has to say about maximizing your time with your doctor, and what you can do to make your next appointment a productive and empowering one.

Show Notes:


About Alice:
Alice Burron is a health educator and the program director for Wyoming on Wellness, promoting overall health for employees on the State of Wyoming health care plan.

About Kris Martino:
Kris Martino has been a family nurse practitioner in Cheyenne since 2012, with specialties in the areas of primary adult care and palliative care. 

]]> Like many of us, our host Alice feels like she could be getting more out of her doctor’s appointments—so she went straight to an expert to find out how.

Together, Alice and family nurse practitioner Kris Martino outline a plan for you to maximize your appointment time, starting even before you leave the house.

From tracking symptoms, to speaking up about your preferences, here’s what a real Wyoming practitioner has to say about maximizing your time with your doctor, and what you can do to make your next appointment a productive and empowering one.

Show Notes:


About Alice:
Alice Burron is a health educator and the program director for Wyoming on Wellness, promoting overall health for employees on the State of Wyoming health care plan.

About Kris Martino:
Kris Martino has been a family nurse practitioner in Cheyenne since 2012, with specialties in the areas of primary adult care and palliative care. 

]]> Alice Burron Buzzsprout-14064119 Mon, 08 Jan 2024 09:00:00 -0700 1793 1 3 full false Building Resolutions Around Habits, Feelings, and Joy with Erin Nitschke Building Resolutions Around Habits, Feelings, and Joy with Erin Nitschke To say we’ve never been so excited to set a goal or make a New Year’s resolution is an understatement.

After hearing this conversation with Wyoming writer, fitness blogger, and higher education instructor Erin Nitschke, you’ll feel it, too—and you’ll have all the inspiration you need to build a goal or New Year’s resolution that encourages positive habits, supports the way you want to feel, and brings you joy.

Here’s to setting goals and resolutions worth getting excited about… and having the tools to make them a success!

Show Notes:


About Alice:
Alice Burron is a health educator and the program director for Wyoming on Wellness, promoting overall health for employees on the State of Wyoming health care plan.

About Erin:
Erin Nitschke is a writer, fitness blogger, and higher education instructor for Laramie County Community College, Western Wyoming Community College, Northwest Community College, and the University of Wyoming. Erin has over 15 years of experience in personal training, adult education and instructional design, and she believes in the power of a holistic approach to healthy living. 

]]> To say we’ve never been so excited to set a goal or make a New Year’s resolution is an understatement.

After hearing this conversation with Wyoming writer, fitness blogger, and higher education instructor Erin Nitschke, you’ll feel it, too—and you’ll have all the inspiration you need to build a goal or New Year’s resolution that encourages positive habits, supports the way you want to feel, and brings you joy.

Here’s to setting goals and resolutions worth getting excited about… and having the tools to make them a success!

Show Notes:


About Alice:
Alice Burron is a health educator and the program director for Wyoming on Wellness, promoting overall health for employees on the State of Wyoming health care plan.

About Erin:
Erin Nitschke is a writer, fitness blogger, and higher education instructor for Laramie County Community College, Western Wyoming Community College, Northwest Community College, and the University of Wyoming. Erin has over 15 years of experience in personal training, adult education and instructional design, and she believes in the power of a holistic approach to healthy living. 

]]> Alice Burron Buzzsprout-14051067 Tue, 28 Nov 2023 13:00:00 -0700 2248 1 2 full false A Refreshing Take on Wellness Challenges with Mary Buskuhl A Refreshing Take on Wellness Challenges with Mary Buskuhl As our host Alice and today’s guest see it: A wellness challenge is an opportunity to not only learn more about yourself, but also celebrate your ability to take initiative toward positive change.

Today, Alice welcomes Mary Buskuhl—owner of Mary’s Fitness in Cheyenne—for an open, motivating, and perspective-changing discussion around wellness challenges. You’ll get inspiration for celebrating your wins, learn about the importance of “micro-wins,” and find out how to maintain your positive momentum long after the challenge ends.

Show Notes:


About Alice:
Alice Burron is a health educator and the program director for Wyoming on Wellness, promoting overall health for employees on the State of Wyoming health care plan.

About Mary:
Mary Buskuhl is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, personal trainer, and the owner of Mary’s Fitness in Cheyenne, Wyoming. 

]]> As our host Alice and today’s guest see it: A wellness challenge is an opportunity to not only learn more about yourself, but also celebrate your ability to take initiative toward positive change.

Today, Alice welcomes Mary Buskuhl—owner of Mary’s Fitness in Cheyenne—for an open, motivating, and perspective-changing discussion around wellness challenges. You’ll get inspiration for celebrating your wins, learn about the importance of “micro-wins,” and find out how to maintain your positive momentum long after the challenge ends.

Show Notes:


About Alice:
Alice Burron is a health educator and the program director for Wyoming on Wellness, promoting overall health for employees on the State of Wyoming health care plan.

About Mary:
Mary Buskuhl is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, personal trainer, and the owner of Mary’s Fitness in Cheyenne, Wyoming. 

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