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.

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• 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 health, job, or relationships
• The app serves as a "social media for wellness" with incentives for completing health actions
• Members can earn up to $99 in Buena Vida bucks annually through simple actions like health assessments and preventive exams
• Free mental health resources including MD Live and Doctor on Demand are available through the platform with no copay
• Texas Saver offers retirement planning, budgeting tools, and financial counselors at no cost
• Creating a realistic budget should include items that bring joy to make it sustainable
• The upcoming "Trek Through Texas" challenge encourages 7,000 daily steps (the optimal number for heart health)
• Financial stress impacts physical health through increased blood pressure, heart rate, and disrupted sleep

Thank you for the privilege of serving as your host. Since April 2021, we've recorded 81 episodes with over 28,000 downloads. The Buena Vida podcast will return with a new host after September 5th.