Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on July 6 and 7, 2019 on AM740 and FM 96.7 in Toronto. Topics covered on the show track the lifestyle articles and themes published in Tonic Magazine. This week we discuss the top tips for optimal sleep with Joel Thuna, emotionally focused therapy with Carlyle Jansen, the benefits of lunch with Naomi Bussin and protein with Shauna Lindzon.

We specifically discuss:

Top Tips For Optimal Sleep

The importance of sleep

What happens if you don't sleep?

REM and SWS

Dream state and brain health

How much sleep do we need?

Sleep debt

Your sleep space

Exercise

Scheduling your sleep

"Tuning out"

Stimulants

Supplements - herbal teas and essential oils

Melatonin

Emotionally Focused Therapy

What is emotionally focused therapy?

Emotional connections

Self-Awareness

Recognizing patterns

Emotional responsiveness

Engagement

Primary responses

Mal-adaptive responses

Instrumental responses

The EFT process

Emotions aren't irrational

Hold Me Tight

Attached

The Benefits of Lunch

Why is lunch underrated?

The importance of lunch

Sad desk lunch

Lunch mistakes

Modern Lunch

Lunch clubs

Protein

Why do we need protein?

Protein for building muscle

What are good protein sources?

Plant based proteins

What is the healthiest protein?

Are we getting enough protein in our diet?

Protein powders