When people think about financial protection, they often focus on what they own, such as a home, savings, or insurance for major events. But one of the most important assets many of us rely on every day is our ability to earn an income.

In this episode of Mind, Body, and Wallet®, we sit down with James Steidel, CEO of Steidel, Studley & Associates, to discuss the role disability insurance can play in helping protect financial well-being. They explore what disability insurance is, how it works, and why it may be relevant for more people than they realize. James shares insights from decades of helping individuals and families navigate unexpected health challenges, along with a powerful personal story that illustrates how income protection can help people focus on recovery and the road ahead.

In this episode of Mind, Body, and Wallet®, we sit down with Coach Jessica Wynne, Head Coach of the University of Michigan Wheelchair Basketball Team and a passionate advocate for adaptive sports. For Coach Jessica, athletics are about far more than competition — they are a pathway to physical wellness, confidence, and opportunity. The conversation also explores the link between adaptive sports and education. Coach Jessica has seen athletes pursue college degrees they never imagined earning — sometimes later in life — because sports opened the door to new possibilities.

What if one of the biggest health stories today could change how we think about aging well? In this episode of Mind, Body, and Wallet®, Beth Brown, Senior Director of Health & Well-Being at ComPsych, explores the growing conversation around GLP-1 medications and what they may mean for long-term well-being. While these medications are often associated with weight loss, researchers and health professionals are looking more closely at their potential connections to healthy aging, mental health, and overall quality of life. Beth shares what we're learning, what questions still remain, and why this topic matters for working adults today. Listeners will walk away with practical insights on making informed health decisions and building habits that support well-being for the long run.