Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on August 2 and 3, 2025 on AM740 and FM 96.7 in Toronto. Topics covered on the show track the lifestyle articles and themes published in The Tonic Newsletter and on the Tonic Website. This week we'll discuss how to improve your healthspan with naturopath Dr. Colleen Hartwick ND, ethical veganism with philosophy professor and author Dr. John Sanbonmatsu PhD, healthy Summer travel tips with naturopath Dr. Kate Hunter ND and the power of asking questions with social engineering expert and author Christopher Hadnagy.

We specifically discuss:

How To Improve Your Healthspan (Part 1)

What is "healthspan"?

The cost of extending lifespan without healthspan

When should you start to consider your healthspan?

Eating patterns that support healthspan

Why might we need to supplement?

Magnesium

Vitamin D3 and K2

Omega-3

CoQ10

Superfood powders

The benefits of regular exercise

BDNF and cognition

Strength/resistance training

Flexibility and balance training

Ethical Veganism

What does the "Omnivore's Deception" mean?

The ethics of veganism

But humans have always eaten meat?

Other animals eat animals

Do humans do better on a meat based or plant based diet?

Healthy Summer Travel Tips

Melatonin

Proper usage and dosage of melatonin

Hydration

Electrolytes

Vitamin C

Magnesium Citrate

Probiotics formulated for travel

Human strain probiotics

The Power of Asking Questions

Why is asking a question important to communication?

Active listening

What types of questions build rapport and understanding?

Adapting questions in context

Questions overcoming aggression and emotion

Is "why?" the most powerful question?

Navigating negative responses to questions

Self-deprecation and ego suspension

Mirroring

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