The Tonic

Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on January 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. We'll discuss ParticipACTION'S Community Challenge with President Brian Torrance, the "Real Girl's Guide to Midlife" with author Angela Burk, chemically converting steroids into disease treatments with researcher Dr. Stephen Seah PhD, and how to keep your pets safe in cold weather with integrative veterinarian Dr. Carol Osborne DVM.

Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on December 13 and 14, 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. We'll discuss how your digestion changes as you age with nutraceutical formulator Dr. Gordon Chang PhD, enzymes that block effectiveness of antibiotics with researcher Dr. Albert Berghuis PhD, the health benefits of cooking with cannabis with chef Adam Vandermey, and why alpha males die early with author Dave Rossi.

Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on December 6 and 7, 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 your gut microbiome shapes your aging with naturopath Dr. Dasha Leneva ND, the causes of and solutions for physician burnout with health CEO Maris Lush, the increase of strokes in younger adults with neurologist Dr. Jeremy Liff MD, and dealing with workplace bullying with media executive Andy Regal.

Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on November 29 and 30, 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. We'll discuss the importance of vaccinations with Dr. Paul Roumeliotis, why gluten sensitivity isn't what you think it is with health and wellness researcher David Nelson, the benefits of permaculture with landscaper and author Brandy Hall, and a cancer recovery journey with author Cara Lockwood.

Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on November 22 and 23, 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. We'll discuss the health benefits of zinc with holistic nutritionist Kristen Schiener, dealing with a narcissistic family member with mother and daughter authors Leslie and Lindsey Glass, which are the best cookbooks for gifts this holiday season, with cookbook reviewer Naomi Bussin, and the connection between heart disease and shingles with researcher Dr. Mark Loeb.

Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on November 15 and 16, 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. We'll discuss how to get better rest with nutraceutical formulator Dr. Gordon Chang PhD, world COPD day with COPD Canada co-founder Henry Roberts, the restorative power of nature with author Dianne Ebertt Beeaff, and how cold plunges affect gut bacteria with health CEO Alex Martinez.

Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on November 8 and 9, 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 recover from workouts as the weather gets colder with naturopath Dr. Coleen Hartwick ND, the psychology of conflict with author Cynthia Rivard, five ingredients to help with the symptoms of perimenopause with registered dietician, naturopath and cookbook author Jenn Salib Huber, and the five types of obesity with functional medicine practitioner Dr. Aaron Hartman MD.

Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on November 1 and 2, 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. We'll discuss facial cosmetic surgery with plastic and reconstructive surgeon Dr. Michael Brandt MD, how to heal both ends of the leash with veterinarian and author Dr. Doug Coward, the benefits of hyperbaric oxygen treatment to treat the symptoms of CTE with athlete William Person and how to work towards sobriety with author Chris Najera.

Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on October 25 and 26, 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. We'll  discuss your vision as you age with opthamologist Dr. Natasha Dang BMSc MD FRCSC, navigating difficult mother daughter relationships with authors Lindsey and Leslie Glass, yoga for resilience with yogi James Lesly Christophe, and the efficacy of stem cell treatment for CTE with Dr. Eric Weiss MD.

Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on October 18 and 19, 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. We'll discuss the health benefits of medicinal mushrooms with holistic nutritionist Kristen Schiener, how to support your liver health with chiropractor and author Dr. Vohn Watts, new findings about RSV care costs with immunologist and professor Dr. Mark Loeb and how to foster our 'common sixth sense' with author Rachael Schmidt.