BWell Saginaw ”Healthier Me” Podcast

Slow Change Helped Me Keep the Weight Off: Healthier Me Ep3 Theresa Jamie

Wife 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.

Understanding the Link Between Obesity & Chronic Disease: Healthier Me Ep 14 Dr. Dafina Allen

Growing 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.

Bringing Pure Energy to Others: Healthier Me EP 13 Rwaida Bates

From 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. 

Healing Through Yoga: Healthier Me Ep 12 Elisa Urtiaga-Medina

Elisa 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.

Transformation Fueled by Discipline: Healthier Me Ep 11 Anthony Brown

Anthony 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.

Quick Fixes Aren't the Answer: Healthier Me Ep 10 Diana Hickey

Diana 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.

Finding my Village: Healthier Me Ep 9 Arshen Baldwin

While 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.  

Redefining What Health Means to Me: Healthier Me Ep 8 Austin Robison

Growing 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.

Rising from the Ashes: Healthier Me Ep 7 Mariette MacArthur

After 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.

I Wasn’t Able to Enjoy the Things I Wanted to Do: Healthier Me Ep 6 Jase Starnes

Coming 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.