Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on July 27, 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 chat about social entrepreneurship with Justin Siklis, training your thought patterns with Kathleen Trotter, Yoga for all Ages with Rishma Malik and daily practices that promote happiness and fulfillment with TingTing Jiang

We specifically discuss:

Social Entrepreneurship:

The Red Door Family Shelter

The Red Door Menu

The mechanics of corporate giving

The co-branding aspect of corporate giving

Advice to others thinking of social entrepreneurship

Training Your Thought Patterns:

Mind vs. Brain

The "jock's version of mindfulness"

Cue, behaviour and response

The opportunity for change in the cue

Embrace the pause

Hebb's law

Dopamine

cognitive distortion - recency bias

outsmarting our minds

being aware of our habits

Yoga for All Ages:

Is yoga for all ages?

What can kids get from yoga?

What happens in a kid's yoga class?

Limitations regarding yoga for kids?

Yoga for seniors and those with mobility issues

Daily Practices to Promote Happiness and Fulfillment:

Why are daily practices for your mind so important?

Gratitude practice

Neuroplasticity

Daily affirmations

Journals

Mindfulness practice - meditation