ERS Walk & Talk Podcast

About ERS Walk & Talk Podcast

Welcome to the Buena Vida Podcast! Formerly known as the ERS Walk & Talk Podcast, the Buena Vida Podcast is brought to you by the Employees Retirement System of Texas (ERS). This podcast is designed to support state employees and employees of higher education institutions who receive benefits through our program. In each episode, we explore topics that promote well-being, health, and balance, featuring expert guests, insightful discussions, and practical tips for living a healthier, happier life. From mindfulness and stress management to fitness, nutrition, and overall wellness, we’ve got you covered! Our podcast library also includes all previous episodes from the ERS Walk & Talk Podcast (dating back to 2021), so you can catch up on all the great content while enjoying the fresh direction of Buena Vida — the good life. Subscribe today and start taking steps toward living your best life!

Publisher

Lacy Wolff

Category

health & fitness

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

20 Apr 2021

Latest episode

1 Sept 2025

Latest episodes

82 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   1 Sept 2025

   Passing the Torch: Lacy's final episode & intro to Money Talks

   In her final episode as host, Lacy Wolff shares insights on financial wellness through the ERS Buena Vida program and discusses how financial stress affects overall health and wellbeing. Subscribe to ERS Money Talks Podcast wherever you listen to podcasts or through this link. • Buena Vida ("the good life") is a comprehensive wellness program offering resources for physical, mental, and financial health • 40% of health assessment respondents report financial stress affecting their heal...

2. 

   26 Aug 2025

   Sean Duffy: Omada for Diabetes & Healthcare in your pocket

   Sean Duffy, co-founder and CEO of Omada Health, shares how his company is supporting diabetes care by providing continuous support between doctor visits through digital health technology. His journey from medical school to creating a healthcare solution that puts a "care team in your pocket" demonstrates how technology can help bridge critical gaps in traditional healthcare delivery. Key topics discussed: • Founding of Omada and Omada for Diabetes • 15% of ERS population lives with diab...

3. 

   29 Jul 2025

   Michael Bates: Health, Leadership & Second Chances

   Michael Bates' journey from correctional officer to Deputy Director of Rehabilitation and Reentry at the Texas Department of Criminal Justice reveals what true transformation looks like, both personally and systemically. When Bates began his career in 2008, he saw TDCJ primarily through the lens of security and public safety. Today, he champions a more holistic vision: one where rehabilitation, dignity, and second chances stand alongside those crucial safety measures. His rapid rise through ...

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

Apple Podcasts (US)

4.9 / 5

24 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

1 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 45 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

59

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

77

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