Welcome back to Everything Lifestyle – your space for feel-good inspiration, smart wellness tips, and some honest real talk. Our goal? Helping you live well—without the overwhelm.

In this episode,

Is sugar the silent saboteur? Is it as addictive as some experts claim?

Cold plunging – a body and mind reset. 

Tech and your health – should we be concerned? 

Life Unlimited with Stephanie Staples. She’s a powerhouse of positivity.

Healing through poetry. 

The Unspoken Trauma: Part 3

#podcast #wellness

 

Welcome back to Everything Lifestyle &ndash; your space for feel-good inspiration, smart wellness tips, and some honest real talk. Our goal? Helping you live well&mdash;without the overwhelm.
In this episode,
Is sugar the silent saboteur? Is it as addictive as some experts claim?
Cold plunging &ndash; a body and mind reset.&nbsp;
Tech and your health &ndash; should we be concerned?&nbsp;
Life Unlimited with Stephanie Staples. She&rsquo;s a powerhouse of positivity.
Healing through poetry.&nbsp;
The Unspoken Trauma: Part 3
#podcast #wellness
&nbsp;

The "Everything Lifestyle" podcast series is perfect for anyone who wants to stay up-to-date on the latest health trends and learn practical tips for improving their physical and mental health. Whether you're a health enthusiast, fitness buff, or just looking to make some positive changes in your life, this podcast series has something for everyone. So, tune in and start your journey towards optimal health and wellness today so that instead of just surviving, you’re thriving. 

The "Everything Lifestyle" podcast series is perfect for anyone who wants to stay up-to-date on the latest health trends and learn practical tips for improving their physical and mental health. Whether you're a health enthusiast, fitness buff, or just looking to make some positive changes in your life, this podcast series has something for everyone. So, tune in and start your journey towards optimal health and wellness today so that instead of just surviving, you&rsquo;re thriving.&nbsp;

Everything Lifestyle

Trailer: How does sugar really affect us?

Sugar is as addictive as Cocaine!  It’s sweet, seductive, and hiding in more of your food than you think.

80% of the products in your grocery store's interior aisles have added sugar, and most of us are eating nearly double what the World Health Organization recommends. Family physician Dr. Tasha Bienert joins host Linda Freeman to break down why sugar hits the same brain receptors as cocaine, what really happens in your body when you overdo it, and the simple swaps that make cutting back actually stick.

Then: is your red light mask a $200 miracle or an expensive placebo? We dig into the NASA origins of LED therapy, what the dermatology journals actually say, and why influencer promises don't always hold up.

Plus the $5.6 trillion wellness industry is racing to help you live longer. We look at biohacking, the habits with real science behind them, and the ones still catching up.

And in a story that hits close to home, lifestyle medicine physician Dr. Jennie Ding shares how she, a healthy, active woman in her 30s with zero family history - was blindsided by a prediabetes diagnosis.

Finally, therapist Claire Maisonneuve on why nootropics and focus supplements can't do the deeper work your nervous system actually needs.


In this episode:

The truth about sugar addiction, and how to break the cycle 

Do LED masks actually work?

A dermatologist's honest take, inside the booming (and pricey) business of longevity 

One doctor's surprise prediabetes diagnosis 

Why calming your nervous system is better than just supplements

About the Host
Linda Freeman is a media professional who has been immersed 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.

About Guests
Dr. Tasha Bienert is a dedicated family physician who believes preventive healthcare is the cornerstone of excellent primary care. She completed her Medical Degree and graduated as elected Chief Resident in Family Medicine at the University of Calgary, following a Bachelor of Science in Cellular, Molecular and Microbial Biology, a Bachelor of Education, a Master of Arts focused on computerization in education, and she earned a Diploma of Dermatology from the University of Cardiff in 2018. 


Dr. Jennie Ding is a Canadian physician who works in three provinces and territories. She is passionate about empowering others to live their best lives. Growing up in China with her grandparents, Dr. Ding was deeply influenced by traditional Chinese medicine philosophies of holistic health care and disease prevention.

Claire Massioneuve, is a clinical counsellor and for more than 30 years, has explored, experimented with, and integrated a wide range of therapeutic, spiritual, and experiential practices in her search to overcome anxiety and cultivate inner peace. She has helped thousands of individuals and couples, developed a long‑running 8‑week Anxiety & Stress Relief Program, and draws on advanced Cognitive Behaviour Therapy.

Credits
Hosted, Produced and Written Linda Freeman (Rourke)
Showrunner and Writer: Kat Cullen
Sound Engineer/Producer: John Masecar
Executive Producer: Jennifer Smith
Production Support - Eric Chapman
Video Producer - Jordan Wong

References
The Secrets of Sugar
Cleveland Clinic - Too Much Sugar
BBC News - Biohacking
ABC News - Bryan Johnson
Global News - Longevity Clinics
Instagram FD Masks
Instagram LED Scam
Instagram - which mask
CNBC
Controlled Infra Red Study

Mayo Clinic LED

www.dermatologytimes.com/view/social-media-mythbusters-at-home-red-light-and-led-therapy-devices

BBC LED ad ban


#Sugar  #SugarCravings #Biohacking #LEDMasks #Nootropics #MentalHealth

Sugar is as addictive as Cocaine!&nbsp; It&rsquo;s sweet, seductive, and hiding in more of your food than you think.
80% of the products in your grocery store's interior aisles have added sugar, and most of us are eating nearly double what the World Health Organization recommends. Family physician Dr. Tasha Bienert joins host Linda Freeman to break down why sugar hits the same brain receptors as cocaine, what really happens in your body when you overdo it, and the simple swaps that make cutting back actually stick.
Then: is your red light mask a $200 miracle or an expensive placebo? We dig into the NASA origins of LED therapy, what the dermatology journals actually say, and why influencer promises don't always hold up.
Plus the $5.6 trillion wellness industry is racing to help you live longer. We look at biohacking, the habits with real science behind them, and the ones still catching up.
And in a story that hits close to home, lifestyle medicine physician Dr. Jennie Ding shares how she, a healthy, active woman in her 30s with zero family history - was blindsided by a prediabetes diagnosis.
Finally, therapist Claire Maisonneuve on why nootropics and focus supplements can't do the deeper work your nervous system actually needs.
 In this episode:
The truth about sugar addiction, and how to break the cycle 
Do LED masks actually work?
A dermatologist's honest take, inside the booming (and pricey) business of longevity 
One doctor's surprise prediabetes diagnosis 
Why calming your nervous system is better than just supplements
About the Host Linda Freeman is a media professional who has been immersed in lifestyle programming for several decades. &nbsp;She has interviewed thousands of health and wellness professionals over the years gathering insight and perspective on how to live better. &nbsp; 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.
About Guests <a href="https://harrisonhealthcare.ca/team/dr-tasha-bienert/">Dr. Tasha Biener</a>t is a dedicated family physician who believes preventive healthcare is the cornerstone of excellent primary care. She completed her Medical Degree and graduated as elected Chief Resident in Family Medicine at the University of Calgary, following a Bachelor of Science in Cellular, Molecular and Microbial Biology, a Bachelor of Education, a Master of Arts focused on computerization in education, and she earned a Diploma of Dermatology from the University of Cardiff in 2018.&nbsp;
 <a href="https://www.kalehealth.ca/about">Dr. Jennie Ding</a> is a Canadian physician who works in three provinces and territories. She is passionate about empowering others to live their best lives. Growing up in China with her grandparents, Dr. Ding was deeply influenced by traditional Chinese medicine philosophies of holistic health care and disease prevention.
<a href="https://anxietyandstressrelief.com/claire-maisonneuve/">Claire Massioneuve</a>, is a clinical counsellor and for more than 30 years, has explored, experimented with, and integrated a wide range of therapeutic, spiritual, and experiential practices in her search to overcome anxiety and cultivate inner peace. She has helped thousands of individuals and couples, developed a long‑running 8‑week Anxiety &amp; Stress Relief Program, and draws on advanced Cognitive Behaviour Therapy.
Credits Hosted, Produced and Written Linda Freeman (Rourke) Showrunner and Writer: Kat Cullen Sound Engineer/Producer: John Masecar Executive Producer: Jennifer Smith Production Support - Eric Chapman Video Producer - Jordan Wong
References <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K3ksKkCOgTw">The Secrets of Sugar</a> <a href="health.clevelandclinic.org/can-you-get-diabetes-from-eating-too-much-sugar">Cleveland Clinic - Too Much Sugar</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qptAvvCbHmc&amp;t=4s">BBC News - Biohacking</a> <a href="abcnews.com/video/105053521">ABC News - Bryan Johnson</a> <a href="globalrph.com/2026/03/longevity-clinics-evidence-based-medicine-or-cash-pay-experimentation">Global News - Longevity Clinics</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/reels/DaRW-5fBcEo/">Instagram FD Masks</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LOQNWXIpFFM&amp;t=63s">Instagram LED Scam</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LOQNWXIpFFM&amp;t=63s">Instagram - which mask</a> <a href="https://www.cnbc.com/2024/02/29/red-light-therapy-is-trending-on-tiktok-heres-what-to-know.html">CNBC</a> <a href="pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC3926176/">Controlled Infra Red Study</a>
<a href="pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC3926176/">Mayo Clinic LED</a>
<a href="https://www.dermatologytimes.com/view/social-media-mythbusters-at-home-red-light-and-led-therapy-devices">www.dermatologytimes.com/view/social-media-mythbusters-at-home-red-light-and-led-therapy-devices</a>
<a href="https://www.cnbc.com/2024/02/29/red-light-therapy-is-trending-on-tiktok-heres-what-to-know.html">BBC LED ad ban</a>
 #Sugar&nbsp; #SugarCravings #Biohacking #LEDMasks #Nootropics #MentalHealth

Sugar, Skin & the Science of Living Longer

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Wellness is everywhere. The advice? Not always.

We're back for Season 4 of Everything Lifestyle, the podcast that helps you cut through the noise and make sense of today's biggest health and lifestyle conversations.

Every episode we explore the headlines, trends, and research shaping the way we live, bringing you trusted experts, the latest science, and practical advice you can actually use. No hype. No gimmicks. Just real conversations that help you make informed choices for yourself and your family.

From nutrition, brain health, metabolism, menopause, heart health, sleep, mental wellness, longevity, and healthy aging, to the everyday habits that can have the biggest impact on your life, we'll separate fact from fiction and explain what the research really says.

Whether you're trying to optimize your health, stay informed, or simply feel your best, Everything Lifestyle delivers smart, engaging conversations that make complex topics easy to understand.

Wellness is everywhere. The advice? Not always.
We're back for Season 4 of Everything Lifestyle, the podcast that helps you cut through the noise and make sense of today's biggest health and lifestyle conversations.
Every episode we explore the headlines, trends, and research shaping the way we live, bringing you trusted experts, the latest science, and practical advice you can actually use. No hype. No gimmicks. Just real conversations that help you make informed choices for yourself and your family.
From nutrition, brain health, metabolism, menopause, heart health, sleep, mental wellness, longevity, and healthy aging, to the everyday habits that can have the biggest impact on your life, we'll separate fact from fiction and explain what the research really says.
Whether you're trying to optimize your health, stay informed, or simply feel your best, Everything Lifestyle delivers smart, engaging conversations that make complex topics easy to understand.

Trailer: Everything Lifestyle Season 4

So many health modalities in the world, but are we tapping into all the health options available to us? Let’s talk about finding the balance between conventional and alternative medicine. 

Beating yourself up again on how you look or the fact you have gone up on the scale – again!  Well stop it and give yourself a little body positive kindness. 

Now look in that mirror again, this time with an outfit you love, that’s what we’re talking about, the healthy side of getting dressed. 

How to start finding happiness through mindfulness, but it will take some work, nothing comes easy, but the rewards are immense. 

This is Choosing Wellness the podcast to help you live a better life!

Guests in Order of Conversation 

Dr. Kelly Barnett 

Internist Doctor 

https://www.balancemedical.ca/about/dr-kelly-barnett/ 

Kelsey Ellis 

Body Positive Fitness Coach 

https://www.instagram.com/healthy_with_kelsey/ 

Stephanie Staples, Motivational Coach 

https://stephaniestaples.ca 

Kelsey Ellis 

Body Positive Fitness Coach 

https://www.instagram.com/healthy_with_kelsey/ 

Claire Maisonneuve, Registered Clinical Counsellor 

https://anxietyandstressrelief.com/claire-maisonneuve/ 

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. 

So many health modalities in the world, but are we tapping into all the health options available to us? Let&rsquo;s talk about finding the balance between conventional and alternative medicine.&nbsp;
Beating yourself up again on how you look or the fact you have gone up on the scale &ndash; again!&nbsp; Well stop it and give yourself a little body positive kindness.&nbsp;
Now look in that mirror again, this time with an outfit you love, that&rsquo;s what we&rsquo;re talking about, the healthy side of getting dressed.&nbsp;
How to start finding happiness through mindfulness, but it will take some work, nothing comes easy, but the rewards are immense.&nbsp;
This is Choosing Wellness the podcast to help you live a better life!
Guests in Order of Conversation&nbsp;
Dr. Kelly Barnett&nbsp;
Internist Doctor&nbsp;
https://www.balancemedical.ca/about/dr-kelly-barnett/&nbsp;
Kelsey Ellis&nbsp;
Body Positive Fitness Coach&nbsp;
https://www.instagram.com/healthy_with_kelsey/&nbsp;
Stephanie Staples, Motivational Coach&nbsp;
https://stephaniestaples.ca&nbsp;
Kelsey Ellis&nbsp;
Body Positive Fitness Coach&nbsp;
https://www.instagram.com/healthy_with_kelsey/&nbsp;
Claire Maisonneuve, Registered Clinical Counsellor&nbsp;
https://anxietyandstressrelief.com/claire-maisonneuve/&nbsp;
About your Host&nbsp;
Linda Freeman is a media professional who has been submersed in lifestyle programming for several decades.&nbsp; She has interviewed thousands of health and wellness professionals over the years gathering insight and perspective on how to live better.&nbsp;&nbsp; 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.&nbsp;

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