You Can See the Light – Vitamin D, baby!

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!

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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