Everything Lifestyle

CW S2 Ep 6 – Life Pressures – Kids, food, and social media.  

What are you waiting for? A topic finally being well-researched is how nutrition affects mental, physical, and emotional well-being. To help us dig into this a little deeper physician, Dr. Kelly Barnett talks about food and kids.  

We hear it, we know it but what are we doing about social media being bad for overall well-being? According to Yale Medicine, a research study of American teens ages 12-15 who use social media over three hours a day faced twice the risk of having negative mental health outcomes.  Titania Jordan Chief Parenting Officer of Bark Technologies chimes in on the topic.

Just listening to music activates more brain regions simultaneously than any other human activity. Can music heal?  Research supports the idea, and tests are proving the positive impact music can have on us.

The BMW of mental well-being is the Bitch, Moan, and Whine concept from Life Unlimited Stephanie Staples our nurse turned motivational speaker.  How letting things out can make a world of difference.

Life hasn’t been easy for Tyron Harkis Foster. The founder and managing director of Between Friends in Vancouver speaks to intergenerational trauma.

Wrapping up each episode with a little mindfulness, yoga therapist Lisa Dumas takes us deeper into the power of our senses.

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.

Guests in Order of Conversation

Dr. Kelly Barnett, Physician – Balance Medical

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

Titania Jordan Chief Parenting Officer – Bark Technologies 

https://www.instagram.com/barktechnologies/

Stephanie Staples, Motivational Coach

https://stephaniestaples.ca

Tyron Harkis Foster, Founder and Managing Director – Between Friends

https://www.instagram.com/tyronharkissfoster/?hl=en

Lisa Dumas, Yoga Therapist

https://www.lisadumasyoga.com/

Everything Lifestyle Episode 5 – Going Deep Pelvic Health and Adaptogens

Everything Lifestyle dives deep into the essence of wellness and how it intertwines with nature, mindfulness, and self-healing. Powered by Pattison Media, in this episode – a buff muff, functional mushrooms, arthritis is not just an older person's disease and how to lower anxiety.

Tired of leaks, you can’t cough, sneeze, or jump on a trampoline?  Learn how to strengthen your pelvic floor and improve your overall health with The Vagina Coach.

What are adaptogens and why are functional mushrooms growing in popularity?  We give you the need-to-know info to decide if adaptogens are right for you.

Inflammation is an underlying presence that cultivates many health issues.  By 2040 arthritis cases in Canada are expected to rise to I in 4 people.  From young to old this chronic disease is a silent burden.  We talk to Carleen Pauliuk, Vice President for Arthritis Society Canada

Dealing with anxiety, and stress?  Hear from Yoga Therapist Lisa Dumas on breathing and movement to quiet the mind.

"Everything Lifestyle" is more than just a podcast; it's a call to live more present, mindful, and well with the world around us. Join Linda Freeman and her guests as they offer practical advice and inspiring stories to help you thrive in every aspect of your life. 

Everything Lifestyle Episode 5 – Going Deep Pelvic Health and Adaptogens

Everything Lifestyle dives deep into the essence of wellness and how it intertwines with nature, mindfulness, and self-healing. Powered by Pattison Media, in this episode – a buff muff, functional mushrooms, arthritis is not just an older person's disease and how to lower anxiety.

Tired of leaks, you can’t cough, sneeze, or jump on a trampoline?  Learn how to strengthen your pelvic floor and improve your overall health with The Vagina Coach.

What are adaptogens and why are functional mushrooms growing in popularity?  We give you the need-to-know info to decide if adaptogens are right for you.

Inflammation is an underlying presence that cultivates many health issues.  By 2040 arthritis cases in Canada are expected to rise to I in 4 people.  From young to old this chronic disease is a silent burden.  We talk to Carleen Pauliuk, Vice President for Arthritis Society Canada.

Dealing with anxiety, and stress?  Hear from Yoga Therapist Lisa Dumas on breathing and movement to quiet the mind.

"Everything Lifestyle" is more than just a podcast; it's a call to live more present, mindful, and well with the world around us. Join Linda Freeman and her guests as they offer practical advice and inspiring stories to help you thrive in every aspect of your life. 

Everything Lifestyle dives deep into the essence of wellness and how it intertwines with nature, mindfulness, and self-healing. Powered by Pattison Media, in this episode - why we crave sugar and how to manage it, what are nootropics, a look at biohacking and living life a little bit better in your liminal space.

Does sugar run your life?   Do you feel the need for an afternoon pick-me-up?  Dr. Jennie Ding will help us understand blood sugars and how to get on track.  Then Dr. Ding takes us deeper into her journey of being diagnosed with pre-diabetes.

Nootropics are supplements that can improve human thinking, learning, and memory.  Compounding pharmacist Michelle Grey brings some perspective on some of the key supplements that can potentially help keep our brains sharp and improve overall health.

It's the space and time that no one talks about, it's called liminal space. It's not where you've been and it's not where you're going, it's somewhere kind of in the middle.  Unravel this space with Life Unlimited Stephanie Staples 

How and when you eat, sleep monitoring, meditation, and intermittent fasting are examples of biohacking. A term used to describe the movement behind a quest for better biological function to enhance the body’s ability to operate at its highest performance.  Learn a little more about this global movement.

Clinical therapist Claire Maisonneuve speaks to maximizing our brains and becoming more mindful.

"Everything Lifestyle" is more than just a podcast; it's a call to live more intentionally, kindly, and in harmony with the world around us. Join Linda Freeman and her guests as they offer practical advice and inspiring stories to help you thrive in every aspect of your life. 

Everything Lifestyle dives deep into the essence of wellness and how it intertwines with nature, mindfulness, and self-healing. Powered by Pattison Media, in this episode - why we crave sugar and how to manage it, what are nootropics, a look at biohacking and living life a little bit better in your liminal space.

Does sugar run your life?   Do you feel the need for an afternoon pick-me-up?  Dr. Jennie Ding will help us understand blood sugars and how to get on track.  Then Dr. Ding takes us deeper into her journey of being diagnosed with pre-diabetes.

Nootropics are supplements that can improve human thinking, learning, and memory.  Compounding pharmacist Michelle Grey brings some perspective on some of the key supplements that can potentially help keep our brains sharp and improve overall health.

It's the space and time that no one talks about, it's called liminal space. It's not where you've been and it's not where you're going, it's somewhere kind of in the middle.  Unravel this space with Life Unlimited Stephanie Staples 

How and when you eat, sleep monitoring, meditation, and intermittent fasting are examples of biohacking. A term used to describe the movement behind a quest for better biological function to enhance the body’s ability to operate at its highest performance.  Learn a little more about this global movement.

Clinical therapist Claire Maisonneuve speaks to maximizing our brains and becoming more mindful.

"Everything Lifestyle" is more than just a podcast; it's a call to live more intentionally, kindly, and in harmony with the world around us. Join Linda Freeman and her guests as they offer practical advice and inspiring stories to help you thrive in every aspect of your life. 

Everything Lifestyle dives deep into the essence of wellness and how it intertwines with nature, mindfulness, and self-healing. Powered by Pattison Media, in this episode a look at replacing your afternoon latte with a healthy alternative sans caffeine, how connecting with nature can potentially improve health, and the connection between mindfulness and good choices. It is a holistic exploration of physical and mental well-being, aiming to move us from mere survival to thriving.

So many of us start our day with a caffeine kick.  Whether you start your day with a kick of coffee or the warmth of tea, it’s a habit that you may love.  But with concerns around too much caffeine, people are reaching for alternatives and there’s a Canadian Company making inroads into the non-caffeine latte-style drink category.  Choosing Wellness talks to Blume

Nature bathing and forest medicine have become a deep topic of conversation and it is more than just a walk in the woods.  Forest medicine encompasses the effects of forest environments on human health.  We talked to the founder of the School of Forest Medicine in Oregon, USA – Scott Kloss about the idea that visiting forests and connecting with plants can have incredible physical and mental well-being. 

The importance of unplugging and taking a break is being talked about now, more than ever. It is a fact - mental health issues are on the rise, with more than 50 million people in North America alone dealing with mental health.  Teara Fraser knows the importance of completely disconnecting from the world and reconnecting to one's roots.  Listen to her story of the Liberty Wilderness Lodge.

Only two times, what is that you ask, Life Unlimited Stephanie Staples talks to us about the time in life when we just need to do it.  We are talking about when we don't want to do something every day in our lives, we often struggle with things that we just don't want to do, but we know we should because it's good for us.  So, Stephanie walks us through the idea of two times.

Do you feel you are always rushing around, often forgetting to eat and when you do, having no real awareness?  Lisa Dumas is a certified yoga therapist and in mindfulness moment, Lisa takes us through being present and how to connect with oneself, even while you eat.

"Everything Lifestyle" is more than just a podcast; it's a call to live more intentionally, kindly, and in harmony with the world around us. Join Linda Freeman and her guests as they offer practical advice and inspiring stories to help you thrive in every aspect of your life. 

Everything Lifestyle dives deep into the essence of lifestyle and how it intertwines with nature, mindfulness, and self-healing. Powered by Pattison Media, this episode gives us a taste of eating for longevity where we explore the dietary habits of the world's longest-living people and explore the trending debate over plant-based diets vs. carnivore diets.  It is a holistic exploration of physical and mental well-being, aiming to move us from mere survival to thriving.

We have all heard the saying you are what you eat, and after years of not feeling well integrative nutrition and health coach Kim Ruzycki changed her life with food.  Kim shares her wisdom on longevity and the connection to our body and how she feels food helps heal.

Chef Ned Bell, is a well-known Canadian culinary talent who has forged a path as a chef and sustainable seafood advocate.  He discusses cooking delicious things that are good for us and good for the environment.  Using designed plant-based nutrient-dense recipes you can add sustainable proteins, whether seafood, carnivore, or plant-based – Chef Ned connects with the importance of real and how it heals the body, mind, and soul.

The Blue Zones are areas where people live the most extended lives, consistently reaching age 100.  We highlight the regions and explore the 9 principles of living longer.

Stephanie Staples, a former nurse turned motivational speaker, shares her passion for spreading kindness and positivity. She reminds us of the profound impact simplifying things in our lives can have on our mental health and overall well-being.

Be inspired by a chemical engineer turned food entrepreneur. Ajoa Mintah dreamed of making handcrafted ice cream using all-natural, locally sourced ingredients.  During a heatwave in August 2003 she bought an ice cream machine instead of an air-conditioner and well, as they say, the rest is history.

Can mindfulness and meditation help keep us stay present in our lives and is there a connection to longevity?  Registered clinical counselor Claire Maisonneuve helps us connect to the peace, joy, and calmness that exists in all of us.

"Everything Lifestyle" is more than just a podcast; it's a call to live more intentionally, kindly, and in harmony with the world around us. Join Linda Freeman and her guests as they offer practical advice and inspiring stories to help you thrive in every aspect of your life. 

Join us on a nourishing journey in this week’s episode of Everything Lifestyle, where we delve deep into the secrets of eating for longevity. We start our exploration in the world-renowned blue zones, regions known for their high number of centenarians, and uncover what dietary elements might contribute to their remarkable longevity.

Chef Ned weighs in on the ongoing debate between vegan and carnivore diets. With expert insight, he compares the benefits and challenges of each, helping you understand which dietary principles might work best for your lifestyle and longevity goals.

Life coach Stephanie Staples discusses the power of creating effective lists that prioritize your health and well-being, providing practical tips to align your daily actions with your long-term health objectives.

Finally, we close with a mindfulness moment. Here, we explore how incorporating mindfulness practices into your daily routine can not only enhance your mental and emotional health but also potentially extend your life.

Tune in to equip yourself with knowledge and strategies that support a healthier, longer life. Whether you’re curious about the nutritional habits of the world’s oldest people, debating between plant-based or meat-based diets, or looking to adopt more mindful living practices, this episode offers valuable insights for everyone committed to their well-being.

In the first episode of season two of "Choosing Wellness," we dive deep into the essence of wellness and how it intertwines with nature, mindfulness, and self-healing. Powered by Pattison Media, this episode is a holistic exploration of physical and mental well-being, aiming to move us from mere survival to thriving.

We discuss the world of sustainable design with Kenneth Torrance of Barter Design, who shares his philosophy of letting nature be the hero in his work. His journey reveals the power of local craftsmanship and materials in creating sustainable, nature-inspired designs that not only respect the environment but also foster a deeper connection between us and the natural world.

Lily Chandra, founder of Brahmi Skincare Whistler, introduces us to the transformative power of cosmetic energy healing. She discusses how addressing internal emotional blockages can lead to external beauty, revealing the intricate connection between our emotional well-being and our skin's health.

The ancient wisdom of Ayurvedic medicine is also spotlighted, offering insights into a holistic approach to health that integrates body, mind, and spirit. Through diet, herbal remedies, and mindfulness practices, Ayurveda provides a path to balance and wellness that has resonated through the ages.

Stephanie Staples, a former nurse turned motivational speaker, shares her passion for spreading kindness and positivity. Her stories and insights remind us of the simple yet profound impact that acts of kindness can have on our mental health and overall well-being.

Yoga therapist Lisa Dumas takes us on a virtual retreat, emphasizing the importance of mindfulness and presence in our daily lives. Whether on a formal retreat or a mindful walk-in nature, Lisa shows us how connecting with the moment can lead to profound personal transformations.

"Choosing Wellness" is more than just a podcast; it's a call to live more intentionally, kindly, and in harmony with the world around us. Join Linda Freeman and her guests as they offer practical advice and inspiring stories to help you thrive in every aspect of your life.