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BWell Saginaw ”Healthier Me” PodcastSlow Change Helped Me Keep the Weight Off: Healthier Me Ep3 Theresa JamieWife and mother of three, Theresa struggled with body image and her weight for years. She tried numerous fad diets and felt that nothing was working. Today she shares the one thing she did to release the weight and gain back her confidence.
2025-06-1834 minBWell Saginaw ”Healthier Me” PodcastUnderstanding the Link Between Obesity & Chronic Disease: Healthier Me Ep 14 Dr. Dafina AllenGrowing up in a family that emphasized healthy eating and physical activity, Dr. Allen developed a deep passion for prevention, which sparked her interest in weight loss as a physician. She observed that many of her patients had medical conditions related to obesity but lacked the necessary tools to lose weight. Dr. Allen joins this episode to share how she is empowering not only her patients but also the Saginaw community to effectively manage weight.
2025-06-1839 minBWell Saginaw ”Healthier Me” PodcastBringing Pure Energy to Others: Healthier Me EP 13 Rwaida BatesFrom a young age, Rwaida recognized the importance of maintaining an active lifestyle. However, a challenging moment in her early twenties prompted her to prioritize health and nutrition, Since then, Rwaida's journey has led her to embrace self-accountability and create a welcoming space for others to discover their joy and strength.
2025-05-2839 minBWell Saginaw ”Healthier Me” PodcastHealing Through Yoga: Healthier Me Ep 12 Elisa Urtiaga-MedinaElisa Urtiaga-Medina discusses how practicing yoga led her on a path to help influence lives. From Chicago, South America, Baltimore and now Saginaw...Elisa's health journey began when she was just 17 year old looking for a way to manage her chronic stress. Over the years, this mindfulness practice has led her to create her own business called Prem Yoga & Wellness and work as a community activist.
2025-05-2242 minBWell Saginaw ”Healthier Me” PodcastTransformation Fueled by Discipline: Healthier Me Ep 11 Anthony BrownAnthony Brown's health journey began in middle school when he started doing push-ups every other night. He then lifted his first set of weights in high school and has never looked back. Over the years, Anthony's transformation has been fueled by intense discipline, until a devastating moment triggered a newfound passion that resulted in bodybuilding.
2025-05-1440 minBWell Saginaw ”Healthier Me” PodcastQuick Fixes Aren't the Answer: Healthier Me Ep 10 Diana HickeyDiana was born and raised right here in Saginaw. After experiencing a major bout of depression and anxiety, she took control of her life and worked on improving her mental and physical health. By losing more than 60 pounds, Diana rediscovered her power and is now helping others to thrive in their lives.
2025-04-2534 minBWell Saginaw ”Healthier Me” PodcastFinding my Village: Healthier Me Ep 9 Arshen BaldwinWhile most of her life is dedicated to empowering youth and raising two sons -- Arshen battled with her mental and physical health for over a decade. After hitting a depressive time in her life, she reached out to the people around her, found a village and lost close to 100 pounds.
2025-04-1738 minBWell Saginaw ”Healthier Me” PodcastRedefining What Health Means to Me: Healthier Me Ep 8 Austin RobisonGrowing up, Austin experienced disordered eating -- tracking everything he ate from the number of M&Ms to every French fry. With the help of college-based training, paired with his wife and friends, Austin has redefined what health means to him.
2025-04-1040 minBWell Saginaw ”Healthier Me” PodcastRising from the Ashes: Healthier Me Ep 7 Mariette MacArthurAfter a troubling relationship, Mariette MacArthur decided to act and work towards healing. The mom of two beautiful daughters -- she transformed her mind, body and her spirit after making one decision.
2025-04-0328 minBWell Saginaw ”Healthier Me” PodcastI Wasn’t Able to Enjoy the Things I Wanted to Do: Healthier Me Ep 6 Jase StarnesComing from a family of 10 children, Jase was not brought up with your typical home life. At a young age, she entered the foster care system where her body took on a series of overwhelming illnesses. From being underweight, to drinking nutritional shakes and being on mental health medications since she was 9 – Jase’s health transitioned to being overweight reaching almost 500 pounds. After undergoing a health operation in 2023– she has lost over 250 pounds and is on a journey to keep it off.
2025-03-2639 minBWell Saginaw ”Healthier Me” PodcastA Medical Miracle: Healthier Me Ep 4 Abraham WhiteAs someone who has always been athletic and strong, Abraham has undergone multiple surgeries -- including being in an induced coma -- yet somehow, he finds his way back to doing what he loves. And that's training others in their health journey.
2025-03-0445 minBWell Saginaw ”Healthier Me” PodcastPrioritizing What Matters: Healthier Me Ep 5 Katy GreeneAs a wife and mom to three beautiful boys, Katy went from surviving some challenging moment to inspiring other moms in their health and wellness journeys.
2025-03-0437 minBWell Saginaw ”Healthier Me” PodcastBeyond the Hoodie: Healthier Me Ep 2 Lionel BaldwinHosted by Alexandria Jones, Beyond the Hoodie dives deep into the inspiring story of 19-year-old Lionel Baldwin, who was bullied for his weight from the age of six—before he even realized he was “fat.” Despite being one of the biggest kids in his class, Lionel found ways to cope, excelling in sports, academics, and social circles. Now a sophomore at the University of Michigan, he opens up about his transformation—from never taking off his hoodie to embracing a healthier lifestyle and a bright future. Tune in for a raw, honest conversation about resilience, self-acceptance, and the power of perso...2025-02-0539 minBWell Saginaw ”Healthier Me” PodcastA Deeply Personal Story of Shedding Weight, Fear and Self-Doubt: Healthier Me Ep 1 Jessica LarsenIn this inspiring episode of BWell Saginaw Healthier Me with Alexandria Rene, we sit down with Jessica Larsen, a Saginaw County working mom who has spent decades battling weight-related health challenges, including PCOS and fertility struggles. Jessica shares her raw and deeply personal story of finding hope through bariatric surgery, and shedding over 100 pounds—not just of weight, but of fear and self-doubt.
Today, Jessica has a renewed outlook on life and a beautiful perspective to share with friends and neighbors. She opens up about the physical and mental transformations that have empowered her to reclaim her he...2025-01-1147 min