A Healthier Michigan Podcast
A Healthier Michigan Podcast is dedicated to navigating how we can improve our health and well-being through small healthy habits we can start implementing today. Every other week, host Chuck Gaidica will sit down with a certified health expert from Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan to deep dive into topics covering nutrition, fitness and much more.
Episodes
Red Light Therapy: is it a scam or does it have any real health benefits? On this episode, Chuck Gaidica is joined by Clinical Director of Blue Care Network, Dr. Peter Graham. Together they discuss Red Light Therapy, its effects and the differences between professional care and at-home devices.
In this episode of A Healthier Michigan Podcast, we explore:
- What are the benefits, if any, of Red Light Therapy?
- Do smaller devices hav...
More than just the latest TikTok trend, fibermaxxing has real benefits. On this episode, Chuck Gaidica is joined by Registered Dietitian Shanthi Appelö, together they discuss what the trend is, why you need fiber and how much you should have.
In this episode of A Healthier Michigan Podcast, we explore:
- What are the benefits of fiber?
- What are some easy ways to increase fiber intake?
- How much does the average adult need?
- What does th...
On this episode, Chuck Gaidica is joined by the Director of Behavioral Health & Planning for BCBSM, Dr. Julia Isaacs. Together, they talk ways to enjoy exercising, what is temptation bundling?, and what other strategies are there to change your mindset?
In this episode of A Healthier Michigan Podcast, we explore:
- How much exercise you need?
- What tools are there to help you workout more?
- How can you avoid the gym and still worko...
On this episode, Chuck Gaidica is joined by the Clinical Director of Blue Care Network, Dr. Peter Graham. Together, they talk about the AQI, what is it?, and how it can help prepare you for the day.
In this episode of A Healthier Michigan Podcast, we explore:
- How to read the AQI?
- Who is most effected by air quality?
- What changes air quality?
- What you can do to help yourself
On this episode, Chuck Gaidica is joined by Care Management Physician for Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, Dr. Angela Seabright. Together, they talk about the good and bad of energy drinks, what's in them, and some other ways you could get the energy you need to go about your day.
In this episode of A Healthier Michigan Podcast, we explore:
- What's in energy drinks
- How they effect the body
- Are they a danger to us
- what are some alt...
On this episode, Chuck Gaidica is joined by Registered Dietitian for Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, Shanthi Appelö. Together, they explore ways to combat inflammation, why its bad long term and how small changes in your lifestyle can help fight it.
In this episode of A Healthier Michigan Podcast, we explore:
- What causes inflammation
- What some of the long term effects can be
- Diets that can reduce inflammation
- Other ways t...
Health care affordability isn't just a consumer problem—it's a system accountability issue. Consolidated health systems promised lower costs. Insurers and employers are demanding more value. This episode brings together health systems, insurers and business leaders to explore how each player in the health care system can do more—collectively—to lower the cost of coverage. From legacy partnerships to forward-looking value-based mode...
From aging to genetics, we’re exploring the balance between nutrition and metabolism in this four-part series.
On this episode, Chuck Gaidica is joined by Registered Dietitian for Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, Shanthi Appelö. Together, they explore the science behind nutrient timing.
In this episode of A Healthier Michigan Podcast, we explore:
- What is nutrient timing?
- How intermittent fasting can have benefits like reducing c...
From aging to genetics, we’re exploring the balance between nutrition and metabolism in this four-part series.
On this episode, Chuck Gaidica is joined by Registered Dietitian for Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, Shanthi Appelö. Together, they explore how the nutritional value of food plays a bigger role than just calorie count.
In this episode of A Healthier Michigan Podcast, we explore:
- How nutrient-dense foods such as vegeta...
From aging to genetics, we’re exploring the balance between nutrition and metabolism in this four part series.
On this episode, Chuck Gaidica is joined by Registered Dietitian for Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, Shanthi Appelö. Together, they explore how to optimize food choices to fuel our body.
In this episode of A Healthier Michigan Podcast, we explore:
- How different types of food affect energy levels and metabolism
- Nutrient...
From aging to genetics, we’re exploring the balance between nutrition and metabolism in this four part series.
On this episode, Chuck Gaidica is joined by Registered Dietitian for Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, Shanthi Appelö. Together, they explore the truth about metabolism.
In this episode of A Healthier Michigan Podcast, we explore:
- What exactly is metabolism?
- How much of our metabolism is determined by genetics.
- Common myt...
In this series, we’re exploring the balance between what you can and can’t control when it comes to your health.
On this episode, Chuck Gaidica is joined by Senior Vice President and Chief Medical Officer for Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, Dr. James Grant. Together, they explore how small changes to our lifestyle can positively impact longevity.
In this episode of A Healthier Michigan Podcast, we explore:
- The most impactful h...
In this series, we’re exploring the balance between what you can and can’t control when it comes to your health.
On this episode, Chuck Gaidica is joined by Senior Medical Director for Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, Dr. Raymond Hobbs. Together, they explore how to embrace the natural aging process while focusing on the areas of our health we can actively maintain.
In this episode of A Healthier Michigan Podcast, we explore:
- H...
In this series, we’re exploring the balance between what you can and can’t control when it comes to your health.
On this episode, Chuck Gaidica is joined by Care Management Physician of Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, Dr. Angela Seabright. Together, they explore the role of genetics and family history in our health.
In this episode of A Healthier Michigan Podcast, we explore:
- How genes provide a blueprint for how the body func...
in this series, we’re exploring the balance between what you can and can’t control when it comes to your health.
On this episode, Chuck Gaidica is joined by Care Management Physician of Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, Dr. Angela Seabright. Together, they explore how small changes to our lifestyle now can make a big difference for our health long-term.
In this episode of A Healthier Michigan Podcast, we explore:
- How there are m...
On this episode, Chuck Gaidica is joined by Senior Health Care Analyst for Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, Josh McCullough. Together, they explore how we can better manage stress and set boundaries this holiday season.
In this episode of A Healthier Michigan Podcast, we explore:
- How the holidays can be a source of stress for many due to factors like social obligations, gift-giving, family dynamics, and personal expectations.
- P...
On this episode, Chuck Gaidica is joined by VP of Clinical Partnerships & Associate CMO for Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, Dr. Amy Milewski. Together, they explore how practicing gratitude can bring us better health and positive relationships.
In this episode of A Healthier Michigan Podcast, we explore:
- How practicing gratitude for 15 minutes a day, 5 days a week for 6 weeks can improve mental wellbeing.
- How gratitude can...
On this episode, Chuck Gaidica is joined by Senior Health Care Analyst for Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, Josh McCullough. Together, they explore ways to build resilience through stress, develop better strategies to cope and not let the cycle repeat itself.
In this episode of A Healthier Michigan Podcast, we explore:
- Practical steps individuals can take to improve their stress resilience
- Early warning signs that stress is imp...
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