Episodes

On this episode, Chuck Gaidica is joined by Jana Siminski, executive director of the West Michigan American Heart Association. Together, they discuss how stress can impact our heart health. In this episode of A Healthier Michigan Podcast, we explore: What happens in the body when we're stressed. How to know if stress is impacting your heart health. What we can do to reduce our stress. Source

On this episode, Chuck Gaidica is joined by Cindy Bjorkquist, director of health and well-being programs for Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan. Together, they discuss how micro habits can help elevate your fitness goals. In this episode of A Healthier Michigan Podcast, we explore: What are micro habits. How we can get started with goal setting. What we can do to adjust our goals if we' Source

On this episode, Chuck Gaidica is joined by Shanthi Appelö, registered dietitian for Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan. Together, they explore if it's possible to lose weight with diet alone. In this episode of A Healthier Michigan Podcast, we explore: What are the key factors to losing weight. If it's possible to lose weight while only focusing on diet. The benefits and drawbacks of focusing... Source

On this episode, Chuck Gaidica is joined by Dr. Amy McKenzie, Associate Chief Medical Officer of Provider Engagement for Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan. Together, they discuss how to combat the winter blues and maintain our mental health as the temperature drops. In this episode of A Healthier Michigan Podcast, we explore: What causes people to be more prone to feeling sad or depressed during... Source

On this episode, Chuck Gaidica is joined by Dr. Gina Lynem-Walker, Medical Director for Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan. Together, they discuss what we can do to maintain good immunity this winter. In this episode of A Healthier Michigan Podcast, we explore: If weather is connected to the common cold. What we can do to improve our immune system during the winter. What we could be doing to... Source

On this episode, Chuck Gaidica is joined by Marissa Jarrett, onsite well-being coordinator for Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan. Together, they discuss how maintain your mindfulness during the holiday season. In this episode of A Healthier Michigan Podcast, we explore: How we can taper expectations during the holidays. The benefits of creating an action plan. Small things we can do to be more... Source

Our mouths play such an important role when it comes to how our bodies function, but can we get a snapshot of our overall health by looking in our mouths?

When looking to get healthy, we may associate weight loss with the gold standard for success when it comes to being healthy, but there's more to it than that.

Counting macros can feel overwhelming as it's a little more involved than simply counting calories. Here are tips on how to simplify tracking them.

We've all experienced that midday slump where it feels like our energy levels are tapped. What we eat throughout the day might be the reason we're so tired.

Wrapping his time at the Mackinac Policy Conference, Chuck Gaidica chats with attendees about the impact the pandemic has had on the health of Michiganders.

Chuck Gaidica is back for another bonus episode to talk to conference attendees about the health of Michiganders at the Mackinac Policy Conference.

On this episode, Chuck Gaidica talks to conference attendees about the hurdles they've overcome the past 18 months and the impact it's had on Michiganders.

With constant advancements in technology, our options for self-care have increased tremendously. So how do we take advantage of this tech to improve our health?

We know once we reach a certain age, it's recommended we get a colonoscopy - but why? Here, we uncover everything you need to know about colonoscopies.

For some, staying organized is an ongoing battle and it fills us with stress and anxiety. But maybe we just haven't found an organizing style that works for us.

For the most part, working out feels like...well, work. But is there a way to make our workouts something we look forward to doing. Here's how to make it fun.

Our gut impacts our immune system, heart, weight, and even mental health so it's important to keep it healthy. Here's what you can do to take care of it.

There are so many ways that different ingredients from all over the world are making it onto our plate. Exploring new cultures through food is easier than ever.

With more than 13,000 miles of trails and 11,000 inland lakes, Michigan has quite the offering. Discover hidden gems across the state to check out this summer.

When it comes to their mental health, men struggle to ask for help, but what is holding them back from seeking the care they need? Listen to find out.

For some, we've leaned on junk food to get through the daily stressors of life, especially this past year. Learn how to curb your cravings and eat healthy.

Motivation feels like the main ingredient to get things done, but it isn’t a cookie-cutter, one-size-fits all desire to act. Learn how to get motivated here.

This last year has taken a bigger toll on women's mental health than men, but what can be done to help ease the stress of the pandemic? We unpack that here.