The Balance BC Alliance for Healthy Living

In this episode, we explore low- and non-alcoholic beverages: can they help us develop safe drinking habits and can they replace alcohol for those of us struggling with alcohol use disorder or those who simply want to reduce their alcohol intake?

We'll hear from Heather Allen (Canadian Alcohol Use Disorder Society) and Ciana Van Dusen (Canadian Cancer Society) about the health benefits of reducing our alcohol intake and tips on how to make going dry manageable.

The Balance is recorded and produced by BCAHL’s Communications Manager on the traditional territories of the syilx Okanagan People.

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In this episode, Dr. Luisa Giles (University of the Fraser Valley) speaks about the effects of air pollution on our bodies, ways we can protect ourselves and minimize our exposure to wildfire smoke, how we can continue to keep ourselves active even when air quality is poor, and how recreation leaders can support their communities during smoke events.

The Balance is recorded and produced by BCAHL’s Communications Manager on the traditional, unceded territories of the syilx Okanagan Nation.

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In this episode, Dr. Tim Naimi (Director, Canadian Institute for Substance Use Research) and Dr. Heather Bryant (Expert Advisor, Canadian Partnership Against Cancer) talk about how alcohol warning labels can help consumers learn about Canada's updated low-risk drinking guidelines, and the chronic disease and cancer risk that comes with alcohol use, among others.

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In this episode, we explore the health impacts of sugary drinks, some ways that can help reduce consumption, and how we can make sugary drink taxation equitable. Our guests are Dr. Tom Warshawski, Chair of Childhood Obesity Foundation and a consultant pediatrician based in Kelowna, and Dr. Jim Krieger, a professor at the University of Washington and the founder and Executive Director of Healthy Food America.

The Balance is recorded and produced by BCAHL’s Communications Manager on the traditional, unceded territories of the Syilx Okanagan People.

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Reports mentioned in this episode
- “Centering Equity in Sugary Drink Tax Policy: Elements of Equitable Tax Policy Design” (https://d3n8a8pro7vhmx.cloudfront.net/heatlhyfoodamerica/pages/439/attachments/original/1613144730/SSB_Tax_Equity_Policy_Report_FINAL.pdf?1613144730)
- “Sweetened beverage taxes: Economic benefits and costs according to household income” (https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0306919222000574?via%3Dihub)

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Today we are bringing you a blast from the past! In this episode we are featuring a live webinar from 2020 focused on youth vaping during COVID-19 and what experts have to say about the concerning research.

Our first speaker, Christopher Lam, CEO and President of the BC Lung Association will give an overview of vaping from across the province as well as touch on what programs and policies are happening now to address and prevent youth vaping.
Our second speaker, Annie Smith, Executive Director of McCreary Centre Society will talk about findings from the Youth-led Research Project about vaping: Clearing the Air.

Our final speaker, Art Steinmann, Manager of Supporting and Connecting Youth (SACY), Substance-Use Health Promotion Initiative Program from the Vancouver School Board will speak about what is happening in schools, policies and programs in place and how vaping is impacting youth.

We hope you enjoy this live webinar experience with The Balance podcast.

The Balance is recorded and produced by BCAHL’s Communications Manager on the traditional, unceded territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish) and səl̓ilwətaʔɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations.

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Episode Links:

-Full webinar recording: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GxURsv6wjOc
-BC Lung Association: https://bc.lung.ca/
-Youth-Led Research Project About Vaping: https://bc.lung.ca/how-we-can-help/vaping/youth-led-research-project-about-vaping
-McCreary Centre Society: https://www.mcs.bc.ca/
-Youth Vaping During COVID-19: https://www.mcs.bc.ca/pdf/youth_vaping_covid19.pdf
-SACY (Supporting And Connecting Youth): https://www.vsb.bc.ca/Student_Support/Safe_Caring/SACY_Substance_Use_Health_Promotion/Pages/default.aspx
-BCCDC COVID-19 Information: http://www.bccdc.ca/health-info/diseases-conditions/covid-19

Music Credits:

-Music provided by HearWeGo
-Artist: Liam Thomas Title: No Time
-Listen on YouTube: https://youtu.be/QVwZmQkJ6Sw

Welcome to The Balance, a public health podcast brought to you by the BC Alliance for Healthy Living. From the social determinants of health, food insecurity, active transportation to social justice, we cover it all. Join us as we speak with thought leaders about new research, programs and policy ideas for creating healthier communities.

The Balance is recorded and produced by BCAHL’s Communications Manager on the traditional, unceded territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish) and səl̓ilwətaʔɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations.
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Featured Episodes:

Listed in order of appearance.

-COVID Impacts on Physical Activity and Wellness https://open.spotify.com/episode/0bKBObpReAnX90CoyUQPc7?si=oYG7pi5vT7eX7Y9g7N9UmQ&dl_branch=1
-Food Insecurity https://open.spotify.com/episode/2IgtKXAbAxVqYUvRFvKNg3?si=S7ZsFgd2SoCuB8nJgGrO6A&dl_branch=1
-Vaping https://open.spotify.com/episode/0MNnRWVVRUVmjMCcEM2iaR?si=wRH9a4ZfQ5e5lWeY2Y68Iw&dl_branch=1
-EverybodyMoves: Race https://open.spotify.com/episode/38aPjr4TUyoC9IznDPLlLJ?si=-pTNFZKQRqakB3OzuZCgfA&dl_branch=1
-Move Commute Connect https://open.spotify.com/episode/3sOSVA4dRkNNpUK2ysUPg4?si=V3DjWth-T-qC3h-qMxqvLg&dl_branch=1
-EverybodyMoves: Gender Part 2 https://open.spotify.com/episode/6wMr3x8eTdjOyr9hbmoaOX?si=FbRYxsKJRZWrUeDyVPC-DA&dl_branch=1


Music Credits:

-Music provided by HearWeGo
-Artist: Liam Thomas Title: No Time
-Listen on YouTube: https://youtu.be/QVwZmQkJ6Sw