Webinars

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 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. A version of this webinar for your employees is on the member landing page.

During this meditation, let the soothing rhythmic sound of the waves lull you into a state of deep relaxation as you focus on your breath and the sensations in the body. Then, experience two-minutes of silence as you immerse yourself deeper in the experience to just be present with your breath.

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.

Ally Quenneville joins Cindy and Marissa to provide a better understanding of sugar, including how to decode food labels, reduce overall sugar intake and beat those pesky sugar cravings. A version of this webinar for your employees is on the member landing page.

During this sound bath meditation on the water, immerse yourself in tranquility as the soothing sounds and the beauty of the setting sun create a perfect harmony for deep relaxation and renewal.

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

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. A version of this webinar for your employees is on the member landing page.

Relax in a field of lavender while using your fingers to alternately close off one nostril while inhaling and exhaling through the other. This rhythmic breathing pattern helps to harmonize the flow of energy in the body, promoting relaxation, clarity of mind and a sense of inner balance.

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.

Join Cindy and Marissa to learn the details of the new digital well-being platform Blue Cross is launching January 2025. This enhanced, more modern digital well-being platform will offer members a more personalized, engaging experience.

Visualize yourself overcoming challenges with strength and resilience during this guided meditation.

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.

Join Cindy and Marissa as they review the many health benefits of staying hydrated. A version of this webinar for your employees is on the member landing page.

Allow the rhythmic swing of the pendulum to ease you into a state of calm and relaxation.

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

During this meditation from the Mediterranean Sea, simply breathe and find your inner calm in the beauty of silence as you guide your mind to a place of peace and relaxation. Should you find your mind wandering during this meditation, gently guide it back to your breath.

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 Zendoodle session to get you to a flow state.

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. A version of this webinar for your employees is on the member landing page.

During this guided meditation, you will relax the body from head to toe then find a balanced breath to further relax the body to release tension and stress.

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.

Join Cindy and Marissa as they provide you with a Holiday Challenge to launch for the month of December to keep your employees well-being on Santa’s nice list.

During this guided meditation, focus on embracing and celebrating the rich tapestry of our shared humanity. As we journey inward, let’s cultivate a deep sense of compassion, understanding and unity.

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.

Join Marissa as she leads us in 15-minute pre-holiday meditation class.

During this guided meditation, let go of thoughts and distractions as you focus on appreciating your unique qualities.

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. A version of this webinar for your employees is on the member landing page.

During this guided meditation, cultivate gratitude for the things you are thankful for.

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.

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. A version of this webinar for your employees is on the member landing page.

During this guided meditation set at Lake Eibsee in Germany, ease feelings of anxiousness and find a place of calm within.

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 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. A version of this webinar for your employees is on the member landing page.

During this guided meditation, allow your breath to calm the mind, release tension in the body and evoke a sense of peace and relaxation.

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.

During this meditation, cultivate compassion for your whole body.

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. A version of this webinar for your employees is on the member landing page.

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?

During this meditation, take time to reflect on all the small positive changes you are making towards healthier habits.

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? A version of this webinar for your employees is on the member landing page.

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.

During this meditation, allow your breath to soften and relax the body, easing you into a sense of calm.

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. A version of this webinar for your employees is on the member landing page.

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

During this meditation, observe the natural rhythm of your breath moving slowly and gently through the body as you relax and let go of stress.

Join Cindy and Marissa as they review the science around awe and urge you to seek out and experience awe in the everyday. A version of this webinar for your employees is on the member landing page.

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.

During this meditation, let your breath be a source of grounding as you to let go of tension to experience calm in your day.

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. A version of this webinar for your employees is on the member landing page.

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.

During this meditation, allow yourself to consciously recognize your feelings, then allow your mind and body to relax in order to experience stillness in the present moment.

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. A version of this webinar for your employees is on the member landing page.

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

During this meditation, you will use box breathing to calm your mind and body, allowing you to reset and stay focused.

Fitness trainer Bailee Georgeson joins Cindy and Marissa to explain the low-impact, high-intensity workouts that are trending. A version of this webinar for your employees is on the member landing page.

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.

During this meditation, quiet your thoughts and visualize your connection with animals in nature.

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. A version of this webinar for your employees is on the member landing page.

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.

During this meditation, feel the awe and wonder of the lanterns and allow their vibrant colors to illuminate the darkness around you and provide peace and tranquility.

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. A version of this webinar for your employees is on the member landing page.

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.

During this meditation, take the time to acknowledge and accept yourself just as you are without trying to change anything.

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. A version of this webinar for your employees is on the member landing page.

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

During this alternate nostril breathing meditation, bring more awareness to your breath while enhancing balance and relaxation to the body and mind.

Join Cindy and Marissa to learn how to live a life with yutori, the Japanese concept of living with spaciousness. A version of this webinar for your employees is on the member landing page.

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

During this meditation, listen to the rhythm of the rainfall as it guides you into a state of deep relaxation and inner peace, cleansing your mind and body from negativity and worries.

Join Cindy and Marissa to learn the science behind why taking an adventure can affect your brain and change your life. A version of this webinar for your employees is on the member landing page.

During this meditation, immerse yourself in a peaceful setting and embrace the stillness and tranquility it provides allowing you to relax and let go of any tension.

Join Cindy and Marissa to learn how to avoid an amygdala hijack which is an intense emotional reaction that’s out of proportion to a stressful situation.

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.

During this meditation practice, you’ll use the Sitali breath technique to cool the body and calm the mind and emotions. Sitali breath involves inhaling through a curled tongue and exhaling through the nose.

Join and receive the 14-Day Gratitude Challenge that you can share with your employees as part of your well-being program.

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.

Join Cindy and Marissa as they review their top desk exercises to stay energized throughout the workday. A version of this webinar for your employees is on the member landing page.

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.

During this meditation, rest and relax amid a lavender field. You might like to enhance your experience during this meditation by applying lavender scented lotion to your hands and feet or lighting a lavender scented candle.

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. A version of this webinar for your employees is on the member landing page.

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.

During this meditation, cultivate personal growth by nurturing yourself with the same love and care you would provide to a garden.

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. A version of this webinar for your employees is on the member landing page.

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.

Cultivate a mindset of appreciation and abundance by focusing on the things you are grateful for.

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. A version of this webinar for your employees is on the member landing page.

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.

Experience an overall soothing effect on the body that results from using sigh breathing to control your stress response and evoke a tranquil feeling within.

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. A version of this webinar for your employees is on the member landing page.

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.

During this meditation, gently gaze on a golden sunflower, keeping your focus and attention on it to enhance concentration and cultivate inner peace.

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. A version of this webinar for your employees is on the member landing page.

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.

During this guided meditation, experience a relaxing body scan to release tension, then cultivate kindness towards yourself and others.

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. A version of this webinar for your employees is on the member landing page.

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.

During this guided meditation, cultivate inner strength and empowerment to overcome challenges.

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. A version of this webinar for your employees is on the member landing page.

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.

This simple and easy breathing technique involving your hands is a helpful tool to promote calmness and regulating emotions.