Binge drinking is more common than you think—discover its hidden risks to your body and mind in this must-listen episode.

Dr. William Beecroft, Medical Director of Behavioral Health at Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, explores the surprising ways binge drinking affects your physical health, mental well-being and overall lifestyle. From short-term consequences to long-term risks, you’ll learn the warning signs of excessive alcohol use and practical strategies to reduce harm. Hosted by Chuck Gaidica, this episode explores:

• What is binge drinking?
• What does alcohol do to the body?
• How to know if you’re drinking too often?
• Ways to drink less

When the daylight hours get shorter, it can really affect our mood. On this episode, Chuck Gaidica is joined by Senior Health Care Analyst Josh McCullough. Together, they discuss the winter blues, happy lights and other ways to improve your mood.

In this episode of A Healthier Michigan Podcast, we explore:

• Why we need sunlight
• Do “Happy Lights” really work?
• How Vitamin D can help us in winter months
• What other factors can improve our mood

Both short term and long-term stress can have a negative impact on our health. On this episode, Chuck Gaidica is joined by Care Management Physician Dr. Angela Seabright. Together, they discuss the effects of stress on us both mentally and physically.

In this episode of A Healthier Michigan Podcast, we explore:

• How stress affects us
• How does stress increase risk of disease?
• Who does stress effect the most?
• How to manage stress