All Episodes

May 16, 2023 22 mins

EPISODE SUMMARY:

What motivates you to stay healthy? It’s different for everyone, but some people find participating in health and wellness rewards programs through their employer or health insurance company really pays off. If you adopt simple habits like tracking your steps or getting an annual physical, you may have opportunities to earn dollars, which you can use in a variety of ways. 

Samantha Baker from UnitedHealthcare joins us to talk about how health and wellness rewards programs are changing to better fit your life and Jodi Baldel, a participant, talks about how getting involved in a wellness program helped her reach personal goals.

HIGHLIGHTS:

[03:46] Samantha Baker discusses the unique ways wellness program participants can earn rewards. 

[16:32] Jodi Baldel talks about how participating in a wellness program helped her get ahead of her health and fitness goals. 

RESOURCES:

UnitedHealthcare Introduces New Rewards Program With a Modern Approach to Well-Being - UnitedHealth Group

UHC Rewards

Wellness and rewards programs for members | UnitedHealthcare (uhc.com)

Workplace Wellness and Fitness - Optum

GUESTS: 

Samantha Baker, Chief Consumer Officer for UnitedHealthcare’s commercial business 

Jodi Baldel, health and wellness rewards program participant

The views, opinions, endorsements and content expressed in this podcast do not necessarily reflect the views, opinions or policies of Optum.

Visit optum.com for more information about how Optum is helping to create a healthier world.

Mark as Played

Advertise With Us

Popular Podcasts

NFL Daily with Gregg Rosenthal

NFL Daily with Gregg Rosenthal

Gregg Rosenthal and a rotating crew of elite NFL Media co-hosts, including Patrick Claybon, Colleen Wolfe, Steve Wyche, Nick Shook and Jourdan Rodrigue of The Athletic get you caught up daily on all the NFL news and analysis you need to be smarter and funnier than your friends.

On Purpose with Jay Shetty

On Purpose with Jay Shetty

I’m Jay Shetty host of On Purpose the worlds #1 Mental Health podcast and I’m so grateful you found us. I started this podcast 5 years ago to invite you into conversations and workshops that are designed to help make you happier, healthier and more healed. I believe that when you (yes you) feel seen, heard and understood you’re able to deal with relationship struggles, work challenges and life’s ups and downs with more ease and grace. I interview experts, celebrities, thought leaders and athletes so that we can grow our mindset, build better habits and uncover a side of them we’ve never seen before. New episodes every Monday and Friday. Your support means the world to me and I don’t take it for granted — click the follow button and leave a review to help us spread the love with On Purpose. I can’t wait for you to listen to your first or 500th episode!

Dateline NBC

Dateline NBC

Current and classic episodes, featuring compelling true-crime mysteries, powerful documentaries and in-depth investigations. Follow now to get the latest episodes of Dateline NBC completely free, or subscribe to Dateline Premium for ad-free listening and exclusive bonus content: DatelinePremium.com

Music, radio and podcasts, all free. Listen online or download the iHeart App.

Connect

© 2025 iHeartMedia, Inc.