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.

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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