Living a healthy lifestyle is always on Margaret Bussard’s mind. In the last five years, the Department of Public Safety Administrative Services Manager has lost four siblings to adult-onset Muscular Dystrophy. She says she is lucky to not have the gene sequence, but unfortunately has watched the health of her siblings decline rapidly.
Tagged: Wellness
How Breathing Tackles Stress
There’s nothing more heartbreaking than seeing a loved one battle a life-threatening disease. Kathleen Hall’s father had a stroke a couple of years ago. Now this A&P employee strives to make living a healthy lifestyle more of a priority.
“It’s become more important to me to be aware of whole-self and heart health,” Hall said.
WOSU Bends Over Backward
We’ve all thought at one point or another that we would exercise more if we had more time. Now, two WOSU staff members have started an exercise program that covets convenience.
Cindy Gaillard, Director of Local Content, and Ann Fisher, Executive Producer and Host of “All Sides with Ann Fisher,” launched the program in October.
Fisher came up with the idea after connecting with a voice coach from NPR. “We worked on breathing techniques and we did a lot of yoga-type moves during the session,” Fisher said.
Running Late, Running Well
Mike Thompson, Chief Content Director for News and Public Affairs at WOSU Public Media, might best be known for his role as host of “Columbus on the Record,” a weekly half-hour television talk show dedicated to Ohio politics on WOSU-TV. Not commonly discussed on the record, Mike’s dedication as a long-distance runner.
When not on TV, Mike might be seen running along the Olentangy River Trail. A few times a week, he takes an hour at lunch to get in a 4- to 5-mile run.
You Are What You Eat
Food is the fuel that drives the life of Meg Schneider, marketing coordinator in Administration and Planning Marketing and Communications. Without the proper nourishment, creating graphics and promotional materials for the A&P departments would be a much tougher task. It wasn’t until college that Meg realized the importance of what she feeds her body.
Meg grew up in Toledo, Ohio, the youngest of five children. Her father was the son of a butcher and her mother grew up on a farm, so there wasn’t any lack for knowledge of nutrition.
Stairway to Health
For 10 years, Eric French has worked as a Broadcast Technician for WOSU Public Media. In the basement of the Fawcett Center, French works to ensure all of the equipment functions, an imperative role for the 24-hour multimedia organization that consists of more than 70 people.
To be effective in his role, the technician also needs to be sure the mechanics of his body are working right.
UniPrint Workout Warrior
Every day starts the same for UniPrint’s Plant Manager Jim Strapp … in his personal gym by 4:20 a.m. for a 60-minute workout. His treadmill, stationary bike and free weight routines help him start each day strong.
“When I get to work, I’m ready to go,” Jim said. “Off and running every day. It’s the nature of who I am. Working out gives me the push, the energy.”