The Well-Being Report

WDIY 88.1 FM · wdiy.org

WDIY's Margaret McConnell with Dr. Samantha Shaak of the Leonard Parker Pool Institute for Health host monthly roundtable discussions on the social determinants of health and the impact on communities here in the Lehigh Valley and beyond. With special guests, Margaret and Dr. Shaak present ways to encourage healthier community outcomes with wide-ranging conversations about food security, early education and stable, affordable housing.

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Episodes 20

"Those Closest to the Problems Are Closest to the Solutions" with Laura Ballek-Cole | The Well-Being Report
12d ago · 29:47
Margaret McConnell and co-host Samantha Shaak talk with Laura Ballek-Cole of Cohesion Network about the first Civic Leadership Academy cohort.
Neighbors Who Lead with Darian Colbert, Amanda Cruz, and Luis Martinez | The Well-Being Report
1mo ago · 30:32
Margaret McConnell and co-host Samantha Shaak are joined by Darian Colbert of Cohesion Network and Franklin Park residents Amanda Cruz and Luis Martinez to talk about the community being built in the neighborhood.
Belonging in Faith-Based Communities with Ripple Church | The Well-Being Report
3mo ago · 30:00
Margaret McConnell and co-host Samantha Shaak sit down with the four Pastors of Allentown's Ripple Church to share how faith-based communities teach people how to show up for each other.
Navigating Mental Health Services with Richard Orlemann | The Well-Being Report
4mo ago · 30:09
Margaret McConnell and co-host Samantha Shaak are joined by Richard Orlemann of Lehigh County to explore the importance of mental health services and discussion for all ages.
"Building Sustainability Over Dependency" with Erin Ludwig | The Well-Being Report
5mo ago · 28:42
Margaret McConnell and co-host Samantha Shaak talk with Erin Ludwig of LVHN about building community trust as a health network.
"The Group Heals the Group" with Richard Orlemann and Missy Wise | The Well-Being Report
6mo ago · 29:32
Margaret McConnell and co-host Samantha Shaak welcome Dick Orlemann and Missy Wise, members of the first cohort of LVHN's ICT method, a series of trainings that encourages communities to share wisdom.
Getting Everyone Involved with Dr. Bobby Milstein | The Well-Being Report
7mo ago · 28:48
Margaret McConnell and co-host Samantha Shaak are joined again by Dr. Bobby Milstein to explore further how to get everyone involved in community development.
"Better Ways to Thrive Together" with Dr. Bobby Milstein | The Well-Being Report
8mo ago · 32:35
Margaret McConnell and co-host Samantha Shaak sit down with Dr. Bobby Milstein of the Rippel Foundation to talk about how belonging and civic muscle can drive progress.
Opening Doors to Learning with Kerri Green and Lisa Liddington | The Well-Being Report
10mo ago · 29:34
Margaret McConnell and co-host Samantha Shaak talk with Lisa Liddington and Kerri Green of LVHN about the network's opportunities for youth to learn about careers in healthcare.
Starting Lifelong Learning Early with Kait Kelly | The Well-Being Report
11mo ago · 29:37
Margaret McConnell and co-host Samantha Shaak welcome Kait Kelly of Community Services for Children to explore the safe spaces being created for young people in Allentown.
Perspectives on Meaningful Work and Wealth | The Well-Being Report
1y ago · 28:49
Margaret McConnell and co-host Samantha Shaak listen to opinions on various areas of meaningful work and discuss their relevance in the push for community wellness.
Humane Housing in the Valley with Sherri Binder and Vicky Kistler | The Well-Being Report
1y ago · 29:21
Margaret McConnell and co-host Samantha Shaak are joined by Sherri Binder of Ripple Community Inc. and Vicky Kistler of the City of Allentown to talk about equitable housing.
"All Parks Deserve Care" with Ruffian Tittmann | The Well-Being Report
1y ago · 30:08
Margaret McConnell and co-host Samantha Shaak talk with Ruffian Tittmann, the inaugural Executive Director of the Allentown Parknership, about the value of green spaces.
Reliable Transportation in the Valley with Owen O'Neil | The Well-Being Report
1y ago · 29:36
Margaret McConnell and co-host Samantha Shaak welcome Owen O'Neil, Executive Director of LANTA, about the value of reliable transportation for overall health and wellness.
"The Goal Is to Replace Yourself" with Eric Ruth | The Well-Being Report
1y ago · 29:01
Margaret McConnell and co-host Samantha Shaak talk with Eric Ruth, Co-Founder and CEO of the Kellyn Foundation, about their work to provide healthy eating access and knowledge.
Encouraging a Healthier Community with Brooke Griffiths | The Well-Being Report
1y ago · 31:16
Margaret McConnell and co-host Samantha Shaak welcome Brooke Griffiths, Executive Director of the Blue Zones Project in the Lehigh Valley, to talk about making healthy choices more accessible.
Moving Upstream: Addressing Community Needs with Samantha Shaak | The Well-Being Report
1y ago · 28:08
Margaret McConnell and co-host Samantha Shaak kick off 2025 by reintroducing the show by its new name, explaining the change, and reiterating the focus of the show.
Whole-Person Care with Nate Boateng and Veronica Gonzalez | HealthBEAT
1y ago · 28:36
Margaret McConnell and co-host Samantha Shaak talk with Nate Boateng and Veronica Gonzalez about Valley Health Partners' work to provide quality health care to all residents.
"It's More Than a Bike": Building Young Leaders with Kim Schaffer | HealthBEAT
1y ago · 27:13
Margaret McConnell and co-host Samantha Shaak welcome Kim Schaffer, Executive Director of Community Bike Works, to talk about their work to give youth independence through bicycles.
"Reinvesting in the Workforce by Investing in the Worker" with Trevor Tormann and Megan Briggs | HealthBEAT
1y ago · 28:44
Margaret McConnell and co-host Samantha Shaak talk with Trevor Tormann of the City of Allentown and Megan Briggs of the Lehigh Valley Community Foundation about recent workforce funding given to Allentown.

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Episodes 20

"Those Closest to the Problems Are Closest to the Solutions" with Laura Ballek-Cole | The Well-Being Report

Neighbors Who Lead with Darian Colbert, Amanda Cruz, and Luis Martinez | The Well-Being Report

Belonging in Faith-Based Communities with Ripple Church | The Well-Being Report

Navigating Mental Health Services with Richard Orlemann | The Well-Being Report

"Building Sustainability Over Dependency" with Erin Ludwig | The Well-Being Report

"The Group Heals the Group" with Richard Orlemann and Missy Wise | The Well-Being Report

Getting Everyone Involved with Dr. Bobby Milstein | The Well-Being Report

"Better Ways to Thrive Together" with Dr. Bobby Milstein | The Well-Being Report

Opening Doors to Learning with Kerri Green and Lisa Liddington | The Well-Being Report

Starting Lifelong Learning Early with Kait Kelly | The Well-Being Report

Perspectives on Meaningful Work and Wealth | The Well-Being Report

Humane Housing in the Valley with Sherri Binder and Vicky Kistler | The Well-Being Report

"All Parks Deserve Care" with Ruffian Tittmann | The Well-Being Report

Reliable Transportation in the Valley with Owen O'Neil | The Well-Being Report

"The Goal Is to Replace Yourself" with Eric Ruth | The Well-Being Report

Encouraging a Healthier Community with Brooke Griffiths | The Well-Being Report

Moving Upstream: Addressing Community Needs with Samantha Shaak | The Well-Being Report

Whole-Person Care with Nate Boateng and Veronica Gonzalez | HealthBEAT

"It's More Than a Bike": Building Young Leaders with Kim Schaffer | HealthBEAT

"Reinvesting in the Workforce by Investing in the Worker" with Trevor Tormann and Megan Briggs | HealthBEAT

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Episodes 20

"Those Closest to the Problems Are Closest to the Solutions" with Laura Ballek-Cole | The Well-Being Report

Neighbors Who Lead with Darian Colbert, Amanda Cruz, and Luis Martinez | The Well-Being Report

Belonging in Faith-Based Communities with Ripple Church | The Well-Being Report

Navigating Mental Health Services with Richard Orlemann | The Well-Being Report

"Building Sustainability Over Dependency" with Erin Ludwig | The Well-Being Report

"The Group Heals the Group" with Richard Orlemann and Missy Wise | The Well-Being Report

Getting Everyone Involved with Dr. Bobby Milstein | The Well-Being Report

"Better Ways to Thrive Together" with Dr. Bobby Milstein | The Well-Being Report

Opening Doors to Learning with Kerri Green and Lisa Liddington | The Well-Being Report

Starting Lifelong Learning Early with Kait Kelly | The Well-Being Report

Perspectives on Meaningful Work and Wealth | The Well-Being Report

Humane Housing in the Valley with Sherri Binder and Vicky Kistler | The Well-Being Report

"All Parks Deserve Care" with Ruffian Tittmann | The Well-Being Report

Reliable Transportation in the Valley with Owen O'Neil | The Well-Being Report

"The Goal Is to Replace Yourself" with Eric Ruth | The Well-Being Report

Encouraging a Healthier Community with Brooke Griffiths | The Well-Being Report

Moving Upstream: Addressing Community Needs with Samantha Shaak | The Well-Being Report

Whole-Person Care with Nate Boateng and Veronica Gonzalez | HealthBEAT

"It's More Than a Bike": Building Young Leaders with Kim Schaffer | HealthBEAT

"Reinvesting in the Workforce by Investing in the Worker" with Trevor Tormann and Megan Briggs | HealthBEAT