A Healthier Michigan Podcast

Latest Episodes
How to Overcome Negativity Bias
On this episode, Chuck Gaidica is joined by Dr. William Beecroft, Medical Director of Behavioral Health for Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan and Blue Care Network. Together, they discuss negativity
Michigan Bucket List: Winter Edition
On this episode, Chuck Gaidica is joined by Nick Nerbonne, Media, Digital and Industry Relations Director for Travel Michigan. Together, they discuss Michigan destinations to check out this winter.In
How to Recover from Burnout
On this episode, Chuck Gaidica is joined by Dr. Kristyn Gregory, medical director of behavioral health for Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan. Together, they explore ways we can identify and cope with
Do Food Sensitivity Tests Actually Work?
On this episode, Chuck Gaidica is joined by Shanthi Appel, registered dietitian for Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan. Together, they explore if it's possible to take a test that shows you which foo
Easy Ways to Increase Your Veggie Intake
On this episode, Chuck Gaidica is joined by Shanthi Appel, registered dietitian for Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan. Together, they discuss how we can incorporate more veggies into our diet.In thi
Is 10,000 Steps a Day Fact or Myth?
On this episode, Chuck Gaidica is joined by Marissa Jarrett, well-being coordinator for Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan. Together, they discuss if 10,000 steps a day is the step goal we should be a
How to Start and Maintain a Routine
On this episode, Chuck Gaidica is joined by Ann Marie Wakula, certified personal trainer and macro nutrition coach. Together, they discuss how to approach starting and maintain a new routine. In this
How to Reduce Your Carbon Footprint with Food
On this episode, Chuck Gaidica is joined by Shanthi Appel, registered dietitian for Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan. Together, they discuss the impact our food can have on our carbon footprint and
Is There an Optimal Time to Work Out?
On this episode, Chuck Gaidica is joined by Dr. Angela Seabright, care management physician for Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan. Together, they discuss the science behind the optimal times to exerc