Open to the public, 30-minute live webinars provide a different topic each week in a discussion-based format with supporting research and downloadable content to help individuals improve their well-being. Weekly guided meditations are also available and last between two and 20 minutes. All webinars and meditations are available on demand.

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Five-Minute Meditation: Alternate Nostril Breathing

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.

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Five-Minute Meditation: Alternate Nostril Breathing

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.


Share with Your Teen! A Teen Behavioral Health Conversation with Dr. Kristyn Gregory and Laura Cardamone

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.


Eight-Minute Meditation: Overcoming Challenges

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


Men’s Health Perspective with Efe Scott-Emuakpor

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.


Eight-Minute Meditation: Calm

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


The Science-Based Benefits of Hydration

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


Six-Minute Meditation: Silence on the Mediterranean Sea

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.


Zendoodle Workshop with Catherine

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.


Nine-Minute Meditation: Balanced Breath

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.


Micro Workouts

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.


Special Session: National Epilepsy Awareness Month – Busting Myths and Building Community (45 minutes)

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.


Seven-Minute Meditation: Diversity and Inclusion

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.


Living a Vibrant Life as a Senior

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.


Nine-Minute Meditation: Appreciating Your Qualities

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


Six-Minute Meditation: Gratitude

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


Winter Fitness Fun

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.


Seven-Minute Meditation: Easing Anxiousness

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


Connect with Others for a Healthy Holiday Season

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.


11-Minute Meditation: Calming the Mind

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


Meditative Glitter Jar Workshop

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.

MI Blues Perspectives is sponsored by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, a nonprofit, independent licensee of the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association