Brian Udermann
Ph.D.
WI, USBrian is a health and motivational humorist who works with organizations to improve the health of their members to increase productivity and overall happiness.
According to his wife Cari, Brian is nothing more than a well-educated redneck. Despite the eleven letters which follow his name, one for each year of higher education, he cannot hide his back woods roots. While he has had more than 50 publications in scientific journals, he can be found most weekends wearing old camouflage clothes or sitting next to a hole in the middle of a frozen lake.
He loves beef jerky, bit-of-honey, diet Mountain Dew, ice cream, pizza, stuffing and peanut M&M's.
Brian has been married to Cari for 21 years and they have two wonderful children, and a third child as well. They also have a dog, Scout, affectionately known as the cutest dog in the world.
Brian is a health and motivational humorist who works with organizations to improve the health of their members to increase productivity and overall happiness.
According to his wife Cari, Brian is nothing more than a well-educated redneck. Despite the eleven letters which follow his name, one for each year of higher education, he cannot hide his back woods roots. While he has had more than 50 publications in scientific journals, he can be found most weekends wearing old camouflage clothes or sitting next to a hole in the middle of a frozen lake.
He loves beef jerky, bit-of-honey, diet Mountain Dew, ice cream, pizza, stuffing and peanut M&M's.
Brian has been married to Cari for 21 years and they have two wonderful children, and a third child as well. They also have a dog, Scout, affectionately known as the cutest dog in the world.
Is Laughter Really the Best Medicine?
We live in a hectic and fast-paced society. Many diseases and physical conditions are directly related to negative consequences of stress. Is it true that laughter is good for you? The research evidence is now overwhelming, laughter helps connect us with other people, improves our mood, decreases pain, reduces stress, and can even help protect us from having a heart attack. This informative and entertaining session will give you permission to laugh more and change your life!
Was Mom Wrong? Health Myths That May Surprise You!
Whether it is television, the internet, magazines, radio, or our mothers, we are bombarded with information regarding our health and wellbeing on a daily basis. So if you've ever told your children not to swallow gum because it will stay in their stomach for seven years, that sitting too close to the television will damage their vision, or that swimming immediately after eating a meal will cause stomach cramps and probable drowning, this informative and entertaining session is for...
Work-life balance. Lost it? Get it back!
Ask the average instructor, staff member or administrator nowadays how they are going and they will usually say "I'm just so _____!" Our work environments are often fast-paced and hectic. We are continually being asked to do more with less. When was the last time you really felt at peace? How are you at controlling stress in your life? Would you like to laugh more, eat healthier and sleep better? This presentation will explore a number of practical strategies you can use to regain a...
Healthy instructors inspire health students!
Ask the average person nowadays how they are doing and they will usually say - "I'm just so ______." We live in a fast-paced, hectic world and sometimes we neglect the one thing that is vital to our success - that's right - us! When was the last time you really felt at peace? How are you at controlling stress in your life? Might it be possible for you to move more, eat healthier, and sleep better? Throughout this highly engaging and interactive workshop, you will be exposed to realistic...
Twelve strategies to promote online growth while ensuring quality.
There continues to be a tremendous amount of interest in online education, this interest is coming from students, faculty and administrators. However, with increased interest and growth in online education come challenges as well. Who oversees online education on your campus? What policies and procedures are in place to govern online programing? What professional development opportunities are available to your faculty? What data can you collect and analyze to drive decisions related to...
The ABC’s of Achieving and Maintaining a Positive Attitude.
Are you a "the glass is half full" or "the glass is half empty" type of person? Do you walk around most of the day with a smile on your face and try to encourage other people, or do you struggle with negative self talk and feel down in the dumps much of the time? This presentation will explore the importance of appreciating where you came from and your cumulative life experiences, how you can bring more balance into your life, and how to courageously face and overcome challenges and...
