Welcome back to Everything Lifestyle - your space for feel-good inspiration, smart wellness tips, and some real talk. We’re here to help you live well, without the overwhelm.

In this episode, we’re diving into some powerful and thought-provoking conversations:

Your Body Knows Best, signals you can’t afford to ignore, and how tuning in could actually save your life.

Everyday Radiation, from cell phones to smart TVs (and yes, even Alexa), hidden risks might be closer than you think. We sit down with a forward-thinking CEO on a mission to protect your health.

Metabolic Medications, miracle breakthrough or just a shortcut for weight loss? We unpack the hype and the hope behind this growing trend.

Life Unlimited Stephanie Staples asks the big question: Do you really know what you want? Her answer might surprise you.

Against the Odds, the raw, inspiring story of a young woman who faced a storm of health challenges and chose perseverance over defeat.

The Unspoken Trauma: Grief (Part 2) – Clinical Counsellor Claire Maisonneuve returns to guide us through the complexities of loss, healing, and resilience.

So take a breath, settle in, and let Everything Lifestyle bring you fresh insight, inspiration, and maybe even a laugh.

Don’t forget to subscribe, leave a review, and share the good vibes, because living well is always better together.

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Guests in Order of Conversation

Dr. Tasha Bienert

Family Physician

harrisonhealthcare.ca/team/dr-tasha-bienert

Arthur Menard de Calenge

CEO, Havnwear

HAVNWEAR.com, Affiliate code: EVERYTHINGLIFE for 15% off

TEDTALK Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WjLxBjNTRr8

Stephanie Staples, Psycho-social Wellness Expert & Professional Speaker

https://stephaniestaples.ca/

Claire Maisonneuve, Registered Clinical Counsellor

Alpineclinic.ca

About your Host

Linda Freeman is a media professional who has been submersed in lifestyle programming for several decades. She has interviewed thousands of health and wellness professionals over the years gathering insight and perspective on how to live better. Life experiences have shown her to appreciate the world around her. As a certified yoga instructor, she loves to help others find stronger mental and physical well-being.

Resources: GLP-1 Drugs

https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-024-03589-7

www.theguardian.com/news/ng-interactive/2025/may/17/weight-loss-drugs-altering-views-how-body-brain-work

https://hub.jhu.edu/2024/01/11/ozempic-wegovy-weight-loss-drugs-pros-cons/

https://www.today.com/health/celebrities-on-ozempic-rcna129740

#podcast #wellness

This week on Everything Lifestyle:

Listen to your body—the warning signs that could save your life. Are your cell phone, Wi-Fi, and smart devices secretly harming your health? A CEO shares how his company is fighting back. Metabolic medications—breakthrough or just a quick fix for weight loss? Motivational speaker Stephanie Staples on the big question: Do you really know what you want? An inspiring young woman’s fight through unexpected health struggles. Part two of The Unspoken Trauma: Grief, with Clinical Counsellor Claire Maisonneuve.

Inspiration, insight, and real talk—because living well shouldn’t be overwhelming.

Subscribe, review, and share the good vibes!

#podcast #wellness

Welcome back to Everything Lifestyle—your spot for feel-good inspiration, smart tips, and a little real-talk. We’re all about helping you live well, without the overwhelm.

In this episode, we’re diving into the world of metabolic health—what it really means, why it matters, and how you can better understand where you stand.

If you’ve been frustrated with long ER wait times or struggling to find a family doctor, we’ve got some helpful insights and workarounds that might make things a little easier.

We’re also tackling the topic of forever chemicals—what they are and why they’re showing up in conversations about health and safety.

Plus, we’re joined by the ever-inspiring Stephanie Staples from Life Unlimited, who shares how the words we choose can uplift, encourage, and even shift your mindset.

You’ll also hear a deeply moving story of one woman’s journey—not just through illness, but through the emotional healing of trauma that followed.

And it is part one of the unspoken trauma with Clinical Counsellor Claire Maisonneuve.

So take a breath, settle in, and let Everything Lifestyle bring you some insight, inspiration, and maybe even a laugh. Don’t forget to subscribe, leave a nice review, and share the good vibes. Listen now—wherever you get your podcasts!

Guests in Order of Conversation

Dr. Tasha Bienert

Family Physician

harrisonhealthcare.ca/team/dr-tasha-bienert

Anna Durbin, PhD

instagram.com/doctorannaphd/

Trish Peterson

Stephanie Staples, Psycho-social Wellness Expert & Professional Speaker

https://stephaniestaples.ca/

Claire Maisonneuve, Registered Clinical Counsellor

Alpineclinic.ca

About your Host

Linda Freeman is a media professional who has been submersed in lifestyle programming for several decades. She has interviewed thousands of health and wellness professionals over the years gathering insight and perspective on how to live better. Life experiences have shown her to appreciate the world around her. As a certified yoga instructor, she loves to help others find stronger mental and physical well-being.

Resources: Forever Chemicals

https://www.kidney.org/news-stories/forever-chemicals-pfas-and-kidney-health#:~:text=Key%20Takeaway,way%20to%20avoid%20them%20altogether.

https://www.nrdc.org/stories/forever-chemicals-called-pfas-show-your-food-clothes-and-home

https://www.blg.com/en/insights/2024/08/mandatory-pfas-reporting-in-canada-what-manufacturers-importers-and-users-need-to-know

https://www.ewg.org/what-are-pfas-chemicals

https://www.niehs.nih.gov/health/topics/agents/pfc

https://www.ewg.org/news-insights/news-release/study-more-200-million-americans-could-have-toxic-pfas-their-drinking

https://businessalabama.com/miracle-of-chemistry-conjures-corporate-poison/

CBC News, The National - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EAQBdCxP03U

Welcome back to Everything Lifestyle—your spot for feel-good inspiration, smart tips, and a little real-talk. We’re all about helping you live well, without the overwhelm.

So take a breath, settle in, and let Everything Lifestyle bring you some insight, inspiration, and maybe even a laugh. Don’t forget to subscribe, leave a nice review, and share the good vibes. Listen now—wherever you get your podcasts!

#Podcast #wellness

Welcome back to Everything Lifestyle—your go-to for quick tips on living well. We’re here with insights, real talk, and maybe even a laugh or two—because inspiring your best life is what we’re all about.

Here’s what’s coming up:

Concussions—often called the “invisible injury”—can quietly affect how we think, feel, and function. But with new research and growing awareness, support and recovery are finally catching up. Dr. Tasha Bienert is here.

Gardening with purpose? You bet. Horticultural therapy taps into the healing power of plants to boost mental, emotional, and physical wellbeing. We dig into it with a licensed counselor and a registered horticultural therapist.

A rash that led to a kidney transplant—this young girl's health journey is nothing short of powerful.

Ever caught yourself doomscrolling? It’s in the dictionary now—and in this episode, we unpack how it affects our brains and how to take back control.

What if being more interesting is the secret to feeling more alive? Stephanie Staples brings us a fresh take on joy with Life Unlimited.

And burnout—could there be something better on the other side? Clinical Counsellor Claire Maisonneuve gives us something to really think about.

So kick back and let Everything Lifestyle bring the love. Don’t forget to subscribe, drop a fab review, and share the good vibes. Let’s dive in!

Listen now wherever you get your podcasts!

Guests in Order of Conversation

Dr. Tasha Bienert

Family Physician

harrisonhealthcare.ca/team/dr-tasha-bienert

Lana Dreyfuss, LPCC, SEP, HTR

Licensed Professional Counselor, Registered Horticultural Therapist

ahta.org

Stephanie Staples, Motivational Coach

stephaniestaples.ca

Claire Maisonneuve, Registered Clinical Counsellor

Alpineclinic.ca

About your Host

Linda Freeman is a media professional who has been submersed in lifestyle programming for several decades. She has interviewed thousands of health and wellness professionals over the years gathering insight and perspective on how to live better. Life experiences have shown her to appreciate the world around her. As a certified yoga instructor, she loves to help others find stronger mental and physical well-being.

Resources: Doomscrolling

https://www.health.harvard.edu/mind-and-mood/doomscrolling-dangers

https://mcpress.mayoclinic.org/mental-health/doom-scrolling-and-mental-health/

https://health.clevelandclinic.org/everything-you-need-to-know-about-doomscrolling-and-how-to-avoid-it

https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9580444/

https://www.uhhospitals.org/blog/articles/2024/07/doomscrolling-breaking-the-habit

Welcome back to Everything Lifestyle—your go-to for quick tips on living well. We’re here with insights, real talk, and maybe even a laugh or two—because inspiring your best life is what we’re all about.

Here’s what’s coming up:

Concussions—often called the “invisible injury”—can quietly affect how we think, feel, and function. But with new research and growing awareness, support and recovery are finally catching up. Dr. Tasha Bienert is here.

Welcome back to Everything Lifestyle! Your go-to spot for feel-good vibes, fierce truths, and just the right amount of sass. Get ready for a jam-packed episode full of insights, relatable real talk, and yeah—we’re aiming for at least one laugh-snort moment.

Here’s what’s lighting up today’s lineup:

You Can See the Light – Vitamin D, baby! The sunshine vitamin is in the spotlight, and most of us are seriously low on it. We chat with Dr. Michael Holick—yes, the vitamin D guru from Boston University—about why this sunny little nutrient is such a big deal.

Nature Is a Therapy Office – Forget the couch. Sometimes healing looks like a hike, a walk in the park, or just sitting under a tree. We’re diving into how moving your body outside can unlock a whole new way to process your emotions.

From Cancer to Dream Career – One woman’s raw, uplifting journey through a life-changing diagnosis—and how it led her to her purpose. You will be inspired.

Mouth Tap, Say What?! – It’s exactly what it sounds like… and it’s kind of genius and a little bit controversial. Kat Cullen joins me to unpack the surprising science behind mouth breathing, and why a little tape might change your sleep (and your life?).

Laughter Really Is the Best Medicine – Positivity powerhouse Stephanie Staples and I dish on why we all need to laugh more—and how to get that joy flowing again.

The Heart of Burnout – Ever feel like being everything to everyone is wearing you down? Clinical counsellor Claire Maisonneuve unpacks the surprising emotional roots of burnout—and how love might be playing a bigger role than you think.

So hit that play button, kick back, and let Everything Lifestyle bring the sunshine. Don’t forget to subscribe, drop a glowing review, and share this episode with someone who needs a sparkle boost. Let’s do this!

Listen now wherever you get your podcasts!

Guests in Order of Conversation

Dr. Michael Holick

Professor of medicine, physiology and biophysics

Boston University Medical Center

vitamindsociety.org

Jessica Bacon

Registered social worker and psychotherapist

www.mountainbrowcounselling.com

www.instagram.com/mountainbrowcounselling

Dusty Vacon

Breast Cancer Advocate

cancerassist.ca

Stephanie Staples, Motivational Coach

stephaniestaples.ca

Claire Maisonneuve, Registered Clinical Counsellor

Alpineclinic.ca

About your Host

Linda Freeman is a media professional who has been submersed in lifestyle programming for several decades. She has interviewed thousands of health and wellness professionals over the years gathering insight and perspective on how to live better. Life experiences have shown her to appreciate the world around her. As a certified yoga instructor, she loves to help others find stronger mental and physical well-being.

Resources: Mouth Tape

Sleep Apnea - https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC7007763/

https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20250507-the-surprising-power-of-breathing-through-your-nose

Skull changes - https://onezero.medium.com/our-skulls-are-out-evolving-us-and-that-could-mean-a-public-health-crisis-f950faed696d

https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1111/jsr.12631

Nose breathing and health

https://journals.physiology.org/doi/full/10.1152/ajpregu.00148.2023

https://www.jneurosci.org/content/36/49/12448

https://www.womenshealthmag.com/health/a61442824/mouth-tape-benefits/

www.womenshealthmag.com/health/a61442824/mouth-tape-benefits

The sunshine vitamin is in the spotlight, and most of us are seriously low on it. We chat with Dr. Michael Holick—yes, the vitamin D guru from Boston University—about why this sunny little nutrient is such a big deal.