Webinars

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.

Immerse yourself in this meditation from Hawaii where you’ll nurture a mindset of appreciation and abundance by focusing on the things you are grateful 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.

As the sun sets over a frozen Fife Lake, let 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.

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

Set along the snowy shores of Lake Huron, you’ll be guided on a serene winter walk along a quiet, snowy beach. You’ll be invited to embrace the stillness and tranquility of the winter landscape perfect for finding calm, clarity and connection with nature.

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

During this meditation, allow yourself to relax and cultivate a sense of peace and calm.

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.

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

Prepare your body and mind for a deep, restful sleep with this relaxing meditation. Through gentle body relaxation and soothing breathwork, you’ll release any lingering tension and drift into a calm state, ready for a peaceful night’s sleep. This meditation creates a tranquil space to unwind, letting go of the day and easing into restorative rest. Listen to it at noon Eastern time and come back to it before bed.

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

During this gong sound bath meditation, allow yourself to relax, bring attention to your breath and listen to the gong while you allow the vibrations to wash over you.

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.

Join Cindy and Marissa as they roll out a variety of well-being challenges that you can customize and use for your 2025 well-being program. You can download the challenges, which will include customizable emails and fillable trackers.

During this meditation, connect with your breath to bring about a sense of ease and soothing relaxation.

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

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

During this meditation, connect with your partner through mindful movement, shared breath and a deep sense of togetherness. Let this meditation be a space where your relationship can flourish, grounded in love, trust and joy.

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.

Join Cindy and Marissa as they share this unique way to create mindfulness with everyday motion, including gardening, yardwork and cleaning. A version of this webinar for your employees is on the member landing page.

During this meditation, experience deep relaxation using sigh breathing. By taking intentional, audible sighs, you’ll release tension, calm your nervous system and invite a sense of peace and renewal into your body and mind.

Join Cindy and Marissa as they share this unique way to create mindfulness with everyday motion, including gardening, yardwork and cleaning.

Join Cindy and Marissa as they discuss the science-based benefits of the human-animal interaction and how it enhances overall well-being. If you'd like us to include a picture of your pet, send it to bluecrossvirtualwell-being@bcbsm.com by February 1. A version of this webinar for your employees is on the member landing page.

During this meditation, use the natural rhythm of your breath to cultivate a deep sense of calm and relaxation. This meditation guides you to connect with your breath, allowing stress to melt away as you settle into a peaceful state of being.

Join Cindy and Marissa as they discuss the science-based benefits of the human-animal interaction and how it enhances overall well-being. If you'd like us to include a picture of your pet, send it to bluecrossvirtualwell-being@bcbsm.com by February 1.

Join Cindy and Marissa for a conversation on why joining a local walking or hiking club may improve your overall well-being. A version of this webinar for your employees is on the member landing page.

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

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

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 as they explain why they both purchased a rebounder mini-trampoline and added it into their weekly workout schedule. A version of this webinar for your employees is on the member landing page.

Join Cindy and Marissa as they explain why they both purchased a rebounder mini-trampoline and added it into their weekly workout schedule.

Join Cindy and Marissa as they review a 2023 study that suggested climbing five flights of stairs per day is associated with a 20% decreased risk in in ASCVD defined as coronary artery disease, ischemic stroke or acute complications. A version of this webinar for your employees is on the member landing page. Register here.

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

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.

During this meditation, focus on your breath and allow your body and mind to relax and be at peace.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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

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.

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.

Relax in a peaceful lavender field at Lavender Life Company in Caledonia, MI, as you practice alternate nostril breathing, gently closing one nostril with your fingers 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. A version of this webinar for your employees is on the member landing page.

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.

As the sun sets over Fife Lake, in Fife Lake Mi, immerse yourself in tranquility where the soothing sounds and breathtaking beauty of the setting sun blend in perfect harmony, creating an atmosphere of deep relaxation and renewal.

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

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.

Let the soothing rhythmic sound of the Lake Huron waves in Fort Gratiot, Twp. 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. A version of this webinar for your employees is on the member landing page.

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.

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?

From the rugged beauty of the Black Rocks at Presque Isle Park, Marquette, 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.

From the serene shores of Glen Lake in Traverse City, immerse yourself in this meditation. Let your breath anchor you, releasing tension as you welcome calm into 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.

Settle into this meditation from the tranquil waters of Grand Traverse Bay in Traverse City, where you’ll practice box breathing to calm your mind and body, helping you 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.

Immerse yourself in this meditation from the John Ball Zoo Lantern Festival in Grand Rapids where the vibrant colors illuminate the night, filling you with awe and wonder while bringing peace and tranquility to your mind.

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.