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  • #447 Understanding the GLP-1 Revolution ...and Much More!
    Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on August 1 and 2, 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 to understand the GLP-1 revolution with Master Herbalist, Joel Thuna, which viral wellness trends are worth trying with wellness industry insider Lynsey Walker, you're not getting older, but you may be getting weaker with husband and wife personal trainers Ilya Al Solkh and Alesia Peres-Arlouskaya, and why some high achievers fall apart with psychologist and author Angelica Perez-Litwin.
    1 hr 1 min
  • #446 The Health Benefits of Complex Formulations ...and Much More!
    Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on July 25 and 26, 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 complex formulations with nutraceutical formulator Dr. Gordon Chang PhD, how to change your relationship with time with mindfulness expert and author Alex Snider, why having an empty nest is like getting a fresh start with author Shantelle Bisson, and the challenges of getting access to medication with patient and doctor Lisa McColeman and Dr. Rick Adachi.
    1 hr 1 min
  • #445 How Laser Therapy Can Treat Chronic Pain ...and Much More!
    Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on July 18 and 19, 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 laser therapy can treat chronic pain with international medical graduate Slava Kim, the power of developing your emotional intelligence with author Dave Rossi, the treatment of chronic skin conditions in summer with dermatologist Dr. Sam Hanna MD and the hidden burden of mental health caregiving with author Nigel Roberts.
    1 hr 1 min
  • #444 The Keys To Better Blood Pressure ...and Much More!
    Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on July 11 and 12, 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 keys to better blood pressure with Master Herbalist, Joel Thuna, how psilocybin can help women over 50 heal with psychotherapist Dr. Heather Lee PhD, why parents shouldn't be friends with their kids with mother/daughter authors Leslie and Lindsey Glass, and the anti-inflammatory properties of cannabis with researcher Dr. Tariq Akhtar PhD.
    1 hr 1 min
  • #443 What Your Oral Health Is Really Telling You ...and Much More!
    Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on July 4 and 5, 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 what your oral health is really telling you with naturopath Dr. Colleen Hartwick ND, why sleep is so important for women's health over 50 with psychologist and author Dr. Julie Merriman PhD, the treatment of sickle cell disease with hematologist Dr. Kevin Kuo, and how to prevent tick borne diseases with health and wellness entrepreneur Kurt Avery.
    1 hr
  • #442 How Women 50+ Can Best Lose Weight ...and Much More!
    Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on June 27 and 28, 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 best way for women over 50 to lose weight with personal trainer and author Igor Klibanov, why some women are pursuing motherhood independently with fertility expert Dr. Ashley Guttman MD, the secret to stress management with integrative neurologist Dr. Jorina Elbers MD, and how to protect your pets from extreme heat with veterinarian Dr. Carol Osborne IVM
    1 hr
  • #441 Why You Should Take Vitamin B12 ...And Much More!
    Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on June 20 and 21, 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 why you should take vitamin B12 with Master Herbalist, Joel Thuna, the hidden cause of erectile dysfunction with biochemist Dr. Judith Swack, the impact of thyroid disease with patient advocate Joanne Koskie and Thyroid Foundation of Canada President Laz Bouros, and how epigenetics can impact your biological age with fitness coach Jason Nelson.
    1 hr 1 min
  • #440 How To Protect The Health Of Your Pet In Summertime ...And Much More!
    Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on June 13 and 14, 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 to protect the health of your pet in summertime with nutraceutical formulator Dr. Gordon Chang PhD, the discovery of a new fat burning switch in your cells with researchers Dr. Lawrence Kazak PhD and Dr. Alba Guarne PhD,  the benefits of cricket farming with farmers Lubo and Kubo Dzamba and how to support fathers' mental health with researcher Dr. Eran Megan PhD.
    1 hr
  • #439 How To Cope With An Intense Allergy Season...and Much More!
    Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on June 6 and 7, 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 how to cope with an intense allergy season naturally with naturopath Dr. Ludovic Brunel ND, why witnessing is more important than love in a long term relationship with authors Leslie and Lindsey Glass, the connection between pain and personal growth with ultrarunner and author Rafael Hidalgo and how to restore peace with peace and alignment expert Beatty Carmichael.
    1 hr 1 min
  • #438 How to Support Taking GLP-1 Agonists ...and Much More!
    Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on May 30 and 31, 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 to support taking GLP-1 agonists with naturopath Dr. Kate Hunter, behavioural treatment of chronic pain with neurologist Dr. Eric Anderson, the economic benefits of increasing Shingles vaccination rates with researcher Maaike De Vries, and why gut biome health in your child's first there years impacts overall health through childhood with gastroenterologist Dr. Savita Srivastava.
    1 hr 1 min

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Tonic Magazine Publisher Jamie Bussin hosts The Tonic an engaging and evocative show about health and wellness. We’ll discuss the issues that matter to you with the top experts from the GTA and across…

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