Member Webinars

Join Cindy as she introduces Asahi – a Finnish mind-body exercise routine – and where to find Asahi videos on bluecrossvirtualwellbeing.com. Asahi is a gentle, slow-moving exercise routine that can be used by people of all ages to help improve strength, flexibility and mobility. The movements are done slowly in a state of awareness.

Join Cindy and Marissa as they guide you through a well-being activity called Mail a Letter to Your Future Self. Bring something to write with, a piece of paper or stationary, envelope and a stamp.

Join a physician-led discussion about the annual wellness visits — what they are, what to expect and the benefits of having one.

Cindy and Marissa will discuss the significant impact friendships have on your overall well-being and provide tips for celebrating friendships no matter where you are in the world.

Bring a pen, paper and sense of humor to this Haiku workshop. We’ll all attempt to write a traditional Haiku poem using a 5-7-5 syllable structure, nature and a focus on a specific moment or feeling to enhance our well-being for the day.

Join Cindy and Marissa to discuss the importance of a digital detox from technology and social media due to its effects on your mind from excessive usage.

Join Cindy and Marissa from their beds as they Hurkle-Durkle, a Scottish term meaning to bring happiness by lounging in bed long after it's time to get up.

Join Cindy and Marissa as they describe how hope molecules released during physical activity can boost your mood and have a positive effect on your brain and stress level.

Join Cindy and Marissa as they lead you in identifying what you contribute to your social circle of family and friends, deeply honoring who you are. Bring a pen and paper.

Join Cindy and Marissa as they demonstrate jump training — skipping, jumping and jumping rope — used to improve bone density and other stuff.

Join Cindy and Marissa as they help you apply Ganbaru, an aspect of Japanese culture, to fully commit and complete a task with persistence, resiliency and hard work.

Julia Isaacs, director of Behavioral Health Strategy and Planning, joins Cindy and Marissa to explain what can lead to and perpetuate panic attacks and what you can do to manage them.

Jason Machasic joins Cindy and Marissa to explain consumer-directed health plans and health savings accounts, and how to get the most out of them.

Join Rick Notter, Vice President of Individual Business from Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, for an overview of things you need to know when you turn 26 and age out of your parents’ insurance to make confident, informed choices. Learn the difference between PPO and HMO, how to pick a doctor, when to go to urgent care versus the emergency room and common health insurance language. Attend and share the information with someone you know turning 26.

Join Marissa as she demonstrates five breathing exercises you can practice anytime and anywhere to cultivate mindfulness and calm.

Join Cindy and Marissa as they explain how to identify and increase the percentage of your daily energy expenditure, called NEAT.

Join Cindy and Marissa as they outline daily lifestyle habits that you can incorporate to maintain a healthy GI tract.

Join Cindy and Marissa as they guide you in creating a personal self-care plan you can use to get you through the holidays.

Join to learn how dental, vision and hearing can have a significant impact on your overall health and well-being potentially affecting mental, physical and social aspects of life.

Join us for the No Weight Gain Holiday Challenge which is a fun way to try and maintain your weight during the holiday seasons. Get simple tips to help you get through the holidays without adding additional weight.

Join Cindy and Marissa as they challenge you to use the daily practice of finding joy amidst the chaos for the month of December.

Join us for a guided five-senses meditation using your favorite beverage (hot or cold) that you can use during the holidays to find peace and calm.

Join Cindy and Marissa as they guide you in reflecting on your goals from 2025 in preparation to set goals for 2026. Take time to reflect on successes, obstacles and things you learned along the way to identify areas of improvement for 2026.

Experience relaxation and enter into a meditative state with this 20-minute sound bath in the woods where you will listen to vibrations of various instruments such as a gong, rain stick, drums and singing bowls.

Join Cindy and Marissa as they outline everyday choices you can make for a healthier brain. Some may surprise you.

Join Cindy and Marissa for a 15-minute discussion on the benefits of a silent walk including physical activity, meditation and nature to improve your overall well-being. Then you walk.

Join us as Tiina Arrankoski, chairwoman of the International Council of Nordic Walking from Finland, explains the concept of modern Nordic walking based on three pillars: posture, walking technique and pole technique. The concept applies the latest knowledge and results of studies on human body and the activation of various functional connections throughout the body responsible for its reciprocal and balanced vertical movement patterns, such as walking and running.

Join us to hear a panel of men answer the question, "What does men’s health mean to you?"

Join Cindy and Marissa as they discuss the neuroscience behind why sharing your goals may decrease your motivation from a premature release of dopamine in your brain.

Join Marissa as she reviews all the reasons in the literature why you should do weekly strength training. Some may surprise you.

A registered dietitian will discuss current research on why taking a walk within 60 to 90 minutes after a meal can help with blood sugar control.

A behavioral health expert will join Marissa to explain what manifestation is and how it affects your well-being.

Grab your paints, crayons or colored pencils as Marissa leads a mindful art session. While we mindfully make our pieces, she will talk about how the process is connected to our thoughts, feelings and emotions.

Join Marissa as she discusses the scholarly review on how walking speed has the potential to predict health status, overall functional decline and mortality.

Join Cindy and Marissa as they discuss glimmers, a term coined by Deb Dana, LCSW. Glimmers are micro-moments of connection and regulation that foster feelings of well-being.

Join Marissa to receive a 30-day Reduce Clutter Challenge.

Join Cindy and Marissa as they discuss the equation developed by cognitive neuroscientist Dr. Jacob Jolij that reveals the formula for the perfect "feel good" song to lift your mood.

Join Cindy and Marissa as they explain the importance of having a "thing" to build resilience when faced with stress, conflict or change.

Join Cindy and Marissa as they review a 2023 study that suggested climbing more than five flights of stairs daily is associated with a 20% decreased risk in ASCVD defined as coronary artery disease, ischemic stroke or acute complications.

Join Cindy and Marissa as they review the various studies associated with rebounders including the NASA study using trampolines.

Join Cindy and Marissa as they discuss the steps you can take to rewild your landscape by transforming traditional lawns into natural, biodiverse areas that support wildlife, improve ecosystem health and enhance your connection to nature.

Join Cindy and Marissa for a conversation on why joining a local walking or hiking group may improve your overall well-being.

Join Cindy and Marissa as they discuss the science-based benefits of the human-animal interaction and how it enhances overall well-being.

Join Cindy and Marissa as they share this unique way to create mindfulness with a repeated physical movement.

Join Cindy and Marissa and their special guests for a Valentine's Day Couples Workout. If your special someone isn't with you during the live workout, grab them later and watch on-demand.

Carlie Beatty from Playmakers joins Cindy and Marissa for a discussion on how to select the appropriate socks for your specific needs, including seasons and comfort.

Join Cindy and Marissa as they lead you through the process of choosing your Word of the Year to be written on a rock and displayed on your desk. Your personal word will be your well-being focus for 2025. Bring a rock and a permanent marker, although this also can be done on a piece of paper or in a journal.

Dr. Milewski, Associate Chief Medical Officer, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, joins Cindy and Marissa to discuss common sleep disorders, why you should prioritize your sleep and how to improve your sleep quality.

Join Cindy and Marissa as they discuss two recent studies that associate physical activity minutes and intensity needed for lower risk of mortality and maximum benefits.

Meijer Registered Dietitians Beth Eggleston and Jodie Vander Meer join Cindy and Marissa to explore the art of crafting delicious and refreshing mocktails that are both flavorful and nutritious. Also discover the perfect pairings for these nonalcoholic beverages.

Join Cindy and Marissa to learn how to make a meditative glitter jar. If you would like to make one along with them, bring a small clear plastic or glass jar or bottle with a lid, a small bottle of clear Elmer’s glue, fine glitter or metallic confetti and warm water. Optional: Food coloring, little figurines or pebbles.

Join Cindy and Marissa as they discuss how connecting with others is essential for your well-being and can enhance your holiday experience contributing to a healthier, happier holiday season.

Join Cindy and Marissa as they share their favorite ways to keep their fitness level up during the winter. Bring your ideas to share with others.

Dr. Jennifer Wulff joins Cindy and Marissa to discuss taking a positive approach to aging in order to live a vibrant life into your golden years. The discussion will include the importance of routine provider care, physical activity, nutrition, falls prevention, social connection, continued education and sustaining your lifelong passions.

One in 26 people will be diagnosed with epilepsy in their lifetime. Renee Roederer, senior director of programs and community care at the Epilepsy Foundation of Michigan, will join Cindy and Marissa to talk about epilepsy awareness, address common misconceptions and share opportunities to get involved in epilepsy advocacy and community.

Join Cindy and Marissa as they review the current research on the varying types of micro workout routines, including activity types, frequency and duration of exercise.

Bring paper and a pen or marker and join Catherine to learn how to Zendoodle. She’ll explain how doodling affects your brain, teach you three patterns and lead you through a seven-minute Zendoodle session to get you to a flow state.

Join Cindy and Marissa as they review the many health benefits of staying hydrated.

Join Cindy and Marissa as they discuss men’s health with Efe Scott-Emuakpor, Okemos High School varsity football coach. He’ll discuss how he prioritized his health as an athlete in high school and college and how he now has the opportunity to influence a younger generation.

Watch this webinar then send it to your teen to start a discussion about behavioral health. Dr. Kristyn Gregory and Laura Cardamone, LMSW, from Venture Counseling, will help adults and teens understand common teen behavioral health issues, including symptoms of teen anxiety and depression, and when to seek help.

Ally Quenneville joins Marissa to provide a better understanding of sugar, including how to decode food labels, reduce overall sugar intake and beat those pesky sugar cravings.

Join Cindy and Marissa as they welcome Lindsay Boudinot from OncoHealth to learn about breast cancer facts and risk factors, screenings and what it means if you have dense breasts. Lindsay will also walk through the experience of having a mammogram to empower you to make informed decisions.

Are you smarter than Cindy? Test your knowledge against her in 2024 Virtual Well-Being Topic Trivia. If you missed a show and want to prep, you can visit our Past Webinars tab on bluecrossvirtualwellbeing.com.

Join Cindy and Marissa as they explore two different types of friendships — individual and group. Which one works better for you to improve your well-being?

Suicide survivor David Murray, a Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan employee, shares with Cindy and Marissa the challenges he has faced living with severe depression and anxiety. David will explain how he has come through dark days to experience everyday contentment.

Join Cindy and Marissa as they review the science around awe and challenge you to find awe in the everyday.

Join us as Dr. Parker discusses the Bristol Stool Chart — a tool health care professionals use that classifies stools into seven types. Based on your stool’s appearance, you may identify problems to discuss with your doctor.

Cindy and Marissa visit a certified organic tea farm in Leelanau County, MI and speak with founder, Angela Macke, about the process of growing and brewing tea and the associated health benefits.

Fitness trainer Bailee Georgeson joins Cindy and Marissa to explain the low-impact, high-intensity workouts that are trending.

Join us for this immersive experience where Marissa will lead a 20-minute sound bath class. For those who will be lying down, grab a yoga mat or towel.

Join us to learn what to look for in a walking shoe and why your footwear matters during Cindy’s visit to Playmakers, a footwear and apparel store in Okemos, MI.

Join Marissa and art teacher Sara for a neurographic art workshop. This form of art combines drawing, doodling and mindfulness to help reduce stress and promote relaxation. Bring a felt-tip marker or pen and a piece of paper to create your NeuroLines.

Join Cindy and Marissa to learn how to live a life with yutori, the Japanese concept of living with spaciousness.

Join Cindy and Marissa to learn the science behind why taking an adventure can affect your brain and change your life.

Anne Grofvert joins Cindy and Marissa to discuss how mountain biking provides more than just a full body workout; it builds resilience, improves your mental and physical balance, and offers quite the challenge.

Join Cindy and Marissa as they review their top desk exercises to stay energized throughout the workday. Session will include the Drop 5 Virtual Weight-Loss Community.

Grounding – or earthing – is when your skin touches the earth (sand, soil, bodies of water, trees, etc.) as part of a mindfulness practice. Join Cindy and Marissa as they explain this practice and possible benefits. Session will include the Drop 5 Virtual Weight-Loss Community.

Come fika with us live. Bring your coffee or tea and a sweet treat for an official fika break with Cindy and Marissa. This Swedish concept is used for socialization and relaxation with friends, family and co-workers. Session will include the Drop 5 Virtual Weight-Loss Community.

Healthy meals can be delicious and inexpensive. Cindy and Marissa each had $15 to shop with Meijer dietitians Beth Eggleston and Jodie Vander Meer and use those ingredients to cook a healthy dinner for four. Join them as they talk about their shopping experience and reveal their meals. Session will include the Drop 5 Virtual Weight-Loss Community.

Join us as Cindy and Marissa review new studies on how the lack of sleep may cancel out cognitive benefits from exercise and how sleep resets your brain’s way of processing information. Session will include the Drop 5 Virtual Weight-Loss Community.

Bring a piece of paper or your journal and something to draw with and learn how to draw your day as a journaling practice. No artistic ability needed. Session will include the Drop 5 Virtual Weight-Loss Community.

Join Cindy and Marissa as they explain what a “bubble of love” is and how you can create this protective space for yourself and your well-being. Session will include the Drop 5 Virtual Weight-Loss Community.

Bring a piece of paper and something to write with so you can build an intentional joy list that will support your emotional well-being. Session will include the Drop 5 Virtual Weight-Loss Community.

Studies correlate the ability to sit and rise from the floor without help with a longer life expectancy. Okinawans – who have a higher-than-average number of centenarians – are known for the practice sitting on the floor when eating, visiting, reading and relaxing. Join Cindy and Marissa as they discuss this practice for better posture, flexibility, muscle strength and possible longevity. Session will include the Drop 5 Virtual Weight-Loss Community.

Completing a physical or mental challenge can change your brain. Cindy and Marissa will guide you through the science and motivate you to select a personal challenge goal. Session will include the Drop 5 Virtual Weight-Loss Community.

Join Cindy and Marissa and receive a 7-Day Stress-Less Challenge that you can use to help manage stress. Session will include the Drop 5 Virtual Weight-loss Community.

Kristi Thomas, DDS, MPH, FICD, joins Cindy and Marissa to discuss the connection between oral and overall health, the importance of developing a strong relationship with your dental home and the physical and financial value of dental checkups. Bring your questions. Session will include the Drop 5 Virtual Weight-Loss Community.

Bring some paper and a pen and join Cindy and Marissa as they guide you in developing your morning affirmations to rewire your brain for the day. Session will include the Drop 5 Virtual Weight-loss Community.

Learn the health benefits of mobility training as Physical Therapist Kai Nimtz demonstrates various mobility exercises for healthy aging. Session will include the Drop 5 Virtual Weight-loss Community.

Dr. Aaron Kobernick will join Cindy and Marissa for a discussion on springtime allergies and how to cope with the symptoms. Session will include the Drop 5 Virtual Weight-loss Community.

Join Cindy and Marissa for a nutrition challenge to eat three servings of vegetables a day for a week. We’re providing this challenge because globally vegetable consumption is low and ranges between only one to two servings per day. It's well known that a higher consumption of fruits and vegetables is associated with a lower risk of death. Session will include the Drop 5 Virtual Weight-loss Community.

Join Cindy and Marissa as they review Kakeibo a Japanese financial philosophy focusing on mindful budgeting. Session will include the Drop 5 Virtual Weight-loss Community.

Finding your sense of purpose and meaning in life leads to a higher overall well-being and can serve as a guide to help you obtain your life goals. Start this important work during this show. Session will include the Drop 5 Virtual Weight-loss Community.

Join Cindy and Marissa as they review new research on the importance of finding a hobby and how that provides you the freedom to explore without worrying about perfection. Session will include the Drop 5 Virtual Weight-loss Community.

Margaret Vainio, Asahi Nordic head trainer from Finland, and Jill Bevins, Asahi Nordic instructor, will join Cindy and Marissa for a discussion and demonstration on this Finnish mind-body health practice. Asahi was designed to meet the modern medical recommendations for healthy physical activity for all ages of people in all states of health. The movements are done slowly in a state of awareness. No background music is used. Session will include the Drop 5 Virtual Weight-loss Community.

Dr. Melissa Sundermann, DO, will join Cindy and Marissa to discuss the potential benefits of movement in nature with respect to physical health, mental health and well-being. Session will include the Drop 5 Virtual Weight-loss Community.

Join us as Dr. Chandrasekhar discusses how gut microbiome affects the digestion of food, the immune system and other processes within the body. Session will include the Drop 5 Virtual Weight-loss Community.

Join Cindy and Marissa for tips on how to plant a pollinator garden to attract bees, butterflies, hummingbirds and other critters that aid in the pollination of food and flowers and boost your well-being. Session will include the Drop 5 Virtual Weight-loss Community.

Learn the stages of menopause, common symptoms, behavioral changes and medical options to help. Dr. Kathleen Green from Maven will join Cindy and Marissa for this hot topic. Session will include the Drop 5 Virtual Weight-loss Community.

Bring a piece of paper and a pen and join Cindy and Marissa to design your personal 2024 well-being roadmap. They’ll review the components of well-being and provide you time to set your personal goals for 2024. Session will include the Drop 5 Virtual Weight-loss Community.