Listen as host Jackie Carroll, a health coach with UK HR Health and Wellness, leads you through a short meditation focused on creating a vision for your financial well-being! Each month, Jackie will guide you through a new meditation aimed at deepening the resilience practice offered by co-host Amy Rodquist-Kodet.

Listen as host Amy Rodquist-Kodet, a health coach with UK HR Health and Wellness, shares helpful, research-based practices and tools for gaining more peace through personal finance practice and mastery. Research from the American Psychological Association suggests financial stress is a leading cause of anxiety, depression and even physical health problems like high blood pressure and heart disease. Conversely, feeling like we're in control and have a grasp on our finances is linked to better sleep, improved relationships and greater life satisfaction! Each month, Amy will explain a new practice you can try to build your resilience and thrive more; thanks for listening!

Part 2 of 2

Listen as host Sebastian Calmes, a Wellness Specialist with UK HR Health and Wellness, and Dr. Bruce Ross, Department of Family Sciences Associate Professor and FFC Program Director, discuss personal finance basics, investing and financial myths and wisdom.

In this episode, Dr. Bruce Ross shares a wealth of personal finance information and wisdom ranging from personal finance basics, investing and money mentalities conducive to success and life satisfaction. We learn how we should prioritize creating an emergency fund that could replace three to six months of income. And investing 20% of our income and retirement accounts that can grow exponentially over time. We also learn that debt, if used with purpose and intentionality, can be called a good debt. And debt used without purpose or without a plan called bad. When is the best time to plant a tree? 20 years ago. When is the second-best time? Right now. Dr. Ross reminds us that we're not powerless. No matter our income, age or life situation. Financial wellness is our responsibility. It's time to plant that tree.

Part 1 of 2

Listen as host Sebastian Calmes, a Wellness Specialist with UK HR Health and Wellness, and Dr. Bruce Ross, Department of Family Sciences Associate Professor and FFC Program Director, discuss personal finance basics, investing and financial myths and wisdom.

In this episode, Dr. Bruce Ross shares a wealth of personal finance information and wisdom ranging from personal finance basics, investing and money mentalities conducive to success and life satisfaction. We learn how we should prioritize creating an emergency fund that could replace three to six months of income. And investing 20% of our income and retirement accounts that can grow exponentially over time. We also learn that debt, if used with purpose and intentionality, can be called a good debt. And debt used without purpose or without a plan called bad. When is the best time to plant a tree? 20 years ago. When is the second-best time? Right now. Dr. Ross reminds us that we're not powerless. No matter our income, age or life situation. Financial wellness is our responsibility. It's time to plant that tree.

Listen as host Jackie Carroll, a health coach with UK HR Health and Wellness, leads you through a short meditation focused on building more appreciation around the gifts we receive. Jackie also encourages us to meditate on what we could do or give to others to make a loving, positive impact on them! Each month, Jackie will guide you through a new meditation aimed at deepening the resilience practice offered by co-host Amy Rodquist-Kodet.

Listen as host Amy Rodquist-Kodet, a health coach with UK HR Health and Wellness, shares helpful, research-based practices and tools for giving and receiving with more intentionality and joy! According to research, when we are generous with our time, talents, money, or creativity, we foster a sense of generosity. Generosity and gift giving are linked to improved psychological health, happiness, well-being, greater vitality, social connections and improved physical health. Generosity even boosts the immune system and decreases stress! Each month, Amy will explain a new practice you can try to build your resilience and thrive more; thanks for listening!

In this episode, Dr. Michelle Martel helps us learn that giving unconditional gifts has the power to elevate our mood and strengthen our social connections. When we prioritize giving in a non-transactional way, we experience more joy and well-being. We also learn oftentimes the most memorable gifts are small, homemade or inexpensive. What counts in a meaningful gift is the love you wish to express to someone. Love that is given freely with no expectation for something in return. This holiday season, consider switching things up with the family. Instead of spending a lot on gifts, consider a family trip or experience. Michelle reminds us that shared experiences tend to have stronger, more lasting positive effects on our well-being, as opposed to giving and receiving material things.

Listen as host Jackie Carroll, a health coach with UK HR Health and Wellness, leads you through a short meditation focused on building more awareness around our common humanity. How can focusing on our common humanity help us to bridge differences? Each month, Jackie will guide you through a new meditation aimed at deepening the resilience practice offered by co-host Amy Rodquist-Kodet.