Dr. Tasha Bienert is a family physician at Harrison Healthcare in Vancouver, with a focus on preventive care and a passion for health education. A former teacher, she brings an educator’s perspective to helping people understand their health.
She joins host Linda Freeman as a reccuring guest on Everything Lifestyle, a podcast exploring health, wellbeing and everyday choices. Browse her conversations below, covering topics from sugar and alcohol to concussion awareness and chronic stress.
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From cravings to hidden sources of added sugar, this conversation breaks down how sugar is processed in the body and why cutting back can be difficult. It also offers practical ways to reduce added sugar without taking an all-or-nothing approach.
Small changes in how we feel are easy to dismiss, but they can be worth paying attention to. This episode explores the importance of noticing signals from the body and taking changes in health seriously rather than brushing them aside.
From metabolic health and forever chemicals to navigating access to care, this episode tackles some of today’s biggest health conversations, while also exploring the power of language, resilience and healing.
Concussions are not always visible, but they can affect thinking, emotions and daily life. This conversation explores concussion symptoms, recovery and the growing awareness of this often misunderstood injury.
From recognizing the subtle signs of a heart attack to managing anxiety beyond mindfulness, this episode explores health, emotional resilience and how small shifts in attention can make a meaningful difference.
This original Choosing Wellness conversation examines our relationship with alcohol and why it can be useful to reflect on drinking habits. The discussion also touches on recovery, hope and making more intentional choices for wellbeing.
Alcohol can be deeply woven into social routines, which can make our habits easy to overlook. This conversation takes a closer look at drinking patterns, health considerations and the value of making more intentional choices around alcohol.
Chronic stress can affect far more than how we feel day to day. This episode looks at its impact on the heart and brain, including links to cardiovascular health and cognitive decline, as well as the brain’s ability to adapt in response to stress.
