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  • #457 Gut Health Across Species ...and Much More!
    Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on October 10  and 11, 2026 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. We'll discuss gut health across species with nutraceutical formulator Dr. Gordon Chang PhD, the challenges of long-term marriage with author Shantelle Bisson, the early diagnosis and treatment of dementia with psychiatrist Dr. Amer Burhan MD, and overnight blood pressure and your health with researcher Dr. Anita Layton PhD.
    1 hr 1 min
  • #456 Why Your Brain Needs Nourishment, Not Stimulation ...and Much More!
    Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on October 3 and 4, 2026 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 why your brain needs nourishment not stimulation with naturopath Dr. Ludo Brunel ND, why the intercourse-centric model of sex isn't for everyone with sex educator Carolyn Eagle, how women can overcome debilitating goodness with author Barrie Zucal and why you should have a mental fitness protocol with psychiatrist Dr. Lesley Kirkpatrick.
    1 hr
  • #455 Better Cannabis For Better Lives ...and Much More!
    Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on September 26th and 27th, 2026 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. We'll discuss how better cannabis leads to better lives with cannabis CEO Luc Mongeau, brain-body hacks with Guinness world record holder for memory Dave Farrow, what happens when you outgrow a friend with mindfulness expert Tracey Soghrati, and coping tools for men with author, Dave Rossi
    1 hr 1 min
  • #454 Foundational Supplement Essentials ...and Much More!
    Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on September 19 and 20, 2026 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. We'll discuss the foundational supplement essentials for your best health with Master Herbalist, Joel Thuna, whether vagus nerve stimulators are worth the hype with wellness researcher David Nelson, the parenting generational divide with author Shantelle Bisson, and whether procrastination is actually a bad thing with author Alex Snider.
    1 hr
  • #453 Supplements for Animals and Humans ...and Much More!
    Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on September 12 and 13, 2026 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. We'll discuss supplements for animals and humans with nutraceutical formulator Dr. Gordon Chang PhD, the importance of screen free family time with authors Leslie and Lindsey Glass, why friendship feels harder after 40 with mindfulness expert Tracey Soghrati, and the right exercise to support your brain health with neuroscience researcher, Dr. Henry Mahncke PhD.
    1 hr 1 min
  • #452 The Natural Treatment of Hair Loss ...and Much More!
    Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on September 5 and 6, 2026 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 the natural treatment of hair loss with naturopath Dr. Colleen Hartwick ND, how to fix your anger issues with author Faust Ruggiero, navigating the war on empathy with mediator and author Doug Noll, and how to attain peace from within with author, educator and speaker Steve Farrell.
    1 hr
  • #451 Back Pain Caused by Central Sensitization ...and Much More!
    Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on August 29 and 30, 2026 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 the risks and treatment of colorectal cancer with researcher and surgical oncologist Dr. Rebecca Auer MD, back pain caused by central sensitization with neurologist Dr. Eric Anderson, why parents should be their children's primary sex educators with author Dr. Janet Rosenzweig, and how substance abuse complicates bi-polar disorder with author Louise Barnett.
    1 hr 1 min
  • #450 How To Get Protein Into Every Meal ...And Much More!
    Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on August 22 and 23, 2026 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 the treatment of ovarian cancer with the CEO of Ovarian Cancer Canada Tania Vrionis, how to get more protein into every meal with registered dietician Shauna Lindzon, how to raise kinks and desires with your partner with sex and intimacy coach Serena Haines and why self ageism is holding you back with author Shantelle Bisson.
    1 hr 1 min
  • #449 The Causes of Your Hair Loss...and Much More!
    Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on August 15 and 16, 2026 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 the causes of your hair loss with naturopath Dr. Colleen Hartwick ND, how to get out of estrangement with authors Leslie and Lindsey Glass, all religions are more alike than not, with psychiatrist and author Dr. Ed Siegel, and why people choose to stay in an abusive relationship with author Nicole Kranz.
    1 hr
  • #448 The Health Benefits of Collagen Supplementation ...and Much More!
    Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on Aug 8 and 9, 2026 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. We'll discuss the health benefits of collagen supplementation with nutraceutical formulator Dr. Gordon Chang PhD, a mindful perspective on time and author Alex Snider, how to have a high vibe relationship with your partner with authors Debra Stangl and Richard Keppel, and the global gut microbiome with researcher David Nelson.
    1 hr

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