Events Calendar
January Events
Unstuck: Finding Alignment & Motivation
Thursday, January 29
Time: 5:00 – 6:00pm
Want to make changes in your life but struggle with motivation and follow-through? This workshop will help you uncover what truly drives lasting change. You’ll learn how to identify your core values, explore areas of wellness that matter most, and craft clear, achievable goals. Plus, we’ll share strategies to overcome hidden conflicts and create a personalized roadmap for progress that feels natural and sustainable.
Format: Virtual via Zoom
February Events
California Schools VEBA (CalVEBA) 2026 Love Your Heart Event
Friday, February 13, 2026
Time: 10:30 am – 2:30 pm
Location: Kearny Mesa Resource Center
5520 Ruffin Road, San Diego, CA 92123
Make a date to show your heart some love! “Love Your Heart,” a CalVEBA initiative in partnership with Live Well San Diego, invites you to prioritize your health this February.
“Love Your Heart” is an exciting initiative supported by California Schools VEBA in collaboration with the County of San Diego’s Live Well San Diego partnership. Held at the Resource Center – Kearny Mesa, participants can show their heart some love by identifying risk factors and taking steps towards a healthier lifestyle.
Event Highlights:
- Free Blood Pressure Screenings
- Compression-Only CPR Training
- Thyroid & Carotid Doppler (Stroke Risk) Screenings
- Stress reduction resources and education
- Heart-healthy snacks with Chef Leslie
Steady Blood Sugar: Lifestyle Strategies for Prediabetes Prevention
Thursday, February 26
Time: 5:00 – 6:00pm
Did you know that more than one in three adults in America have prediabetes? You can cut your risk in half by making simple changes to your diet and adding movement to your day. In this workshop, you’ll learn what prediabetes is, how to reduce risk factors, and explore practical tools for creating realistic lifestyle changes. We’ll cover nutrition guidelines, exercise, stress management, and routines that make healthy habits stick.
Format: Virtual via Zoom
March Events
Food and Mood
Thursday, March 26
Time: 5:30 – 6:30pm
Discover how what you eat impacts how you feel. In this workshop, you’ll learn why the gut-brain axis matters for mood, creativity, and mental clarity. We’ll break down the science behind diet and brain function and show how plant-based, nutrient-rich foods can boost emotional balance and focus. You’ll leave with a personalized action plan to add brain-boosting foods to your daily routine so you can feel your best inside and out.
Format: Virtual via Zoom
Past Events
Fertility 101 & Kindbody Benefit Overview
March 26, 2024
Learn the need-to-knows of fertility — from IVF, egg freezing, male fertility, LGBTQ+ family-building, and more. This informative session is designed to help you understand your options through your Kindbody benefit — whether you’re looking to get pregnant today or educate yourself for the future.
Led by our partners at Kindbody and Dr. Lauren Sundheimer, Reproductive Endocrinologist from Kindbody Newport Beach.
Thriving through Menopause with Kindbody
March 28, 2024
In this 60 minute session you’ll learn how Kindbody’s menopause program can support you through your journey. We’ll cover preventative health, hormone replacement therapy, diet, and lifestyle modifications to address menopausal symptoms.
Led by our partners at Kindbody and Dr. Ramya Sethuram, Reproductive Endocrinologist from Kindbody Silicon Valley.
Small Habits = Big Changes
May 11, 2023
Most people struggle with change not because they lack the inward attributes necessary for success, but because they simply do not know what to do. Many books, seminars and programs centered around behavior change focus on what you need to do. Some of them even explore the “why” behind your motivational drivers. However, very few offer proven strategies around HOW to make the changes that support the most important aspects your life and work.
Healthy Holidays: Taming Your Inner Grinch
December 1, 2021
Although the holidays can be a time of reflection and rest, they can also bring out our inner Grinch. In this webinar, Mental Behavioral Health Director, Carletta Vicain, talks about how to manage your energy and emotions this holiday season.
Healthy Holidays: Have Your Pie and Eat It Too
November 17, 2021
Holidays can be a time of overindulgence with so many of our favorite foods we only see once a year. Registered Dietitian, Anjali Patel, discussed how to have your pie and eat it too.
Healthy Holidays: Benefits of a Gratitude Practice
November 3, 2021
We know the holidays can be very stressful. In this webinar, Mental Behavioral Health Director, Carletta Vicain, talks more about the health benefits of a simple gratitude practice.
Free Your Mind and See What Follows! Care Navigator Tips and Tools
September 29, 2021
So often we believe our health is a result of daily actions. Learn the role mindset plays in contributing to living your best life from VEBA’s Care Navigators, Megan Karlan and Michele McNiff by watching their webinar below.
Can I Think Myself Thin?
September 22, 2021
Who would’ve thought that there is a relationship between our thoughts and our waistline? Check out this discussion with Director of Coaching, Robert Cappuccio, on how there is more to healthy living than diet and exercise.
Age is Nothing But a Number (and a Diet)
September 15, 2021
The older we get the more important what we eat becomes. Experiencing weight gain as we age is optional. VEBA’s Integrative Chinese Medicine & Acupuncturist, Dr. Ioanna Vouloumanou (Dr. V) talked about tried and true tips on eating as we age.
Flat Booty Buster
September 8, 2021
Did you know there is a relationship between your back pain and your flat booty? Did you know your glutes can actually go to sleep? If you are one of the millions of people experiencing back pain, check out this conversation with VEBA’s Executive Director, Michael Carey.
Get Fit, Don’t Quit: How Smaller Habits Lead to Bigger Results
August 25, 2021
Director of Coaching, Robert Cappuccio, held a conversation about the magic pill you’ve never heard of. Hint: It may not be the sexiest but it is the most effective.
Resetting Expectations
July 21, 2021
Did you start 2021 with resolutions/goals to make up for 2020? Director of Coaching, Robert Cappuccio, held a mid-year check in as we continue to adapt to an ever-changing normal.
Muscle & Fiction: Working Out Smarter not Harder
July 7, 2021
Did you know you don’t have to spend hours in the gym to get the best results? In this webinar, Director of Coaching, Robert Cappuccio, dispelled the myth that more isn’t better. Better is better. Watch this webinar and walk away with new ideas to refresh your routine.
Shift Happens: Understanding the Relationship Between Food and Mood
April 21, 2021
VEBA’s Director of Behavior Health, Carletta Vicain and Doctor of Functional/Chinese Medicine, Dr. Ioanna Vouloumanou (Dr. V) led a webinar on improving your mood with certain foods and how to incorporate small changes into your daily routine that will show big results in how you think and feel. This webinar will provide actionable steps you can take today to improve your mental and emotional well-being tomorrow!
Shift Happens: It Begins with M.E. (Mindset and Emotions)
April 6, 2021
VEBA’s Care Navigator, Michele McNiff, led a webinar where she provided real world, practical tips and techniques for how to navigate life’s transitions.
Shift Happens: Adapting to a Changing Environment Webinar
March 23, 2021
VEBA’s Director of Coaching, Robert Cappuccio, led a webinar focused on continuing to adapt during a changing environment. He discussed strategies on how to stay focused, reduce stress, and ultimately find your way forward.