The Tonic

Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on August 2 and 3, 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 improve your healthspan with naturopath Dr. Colleen Hartwick ND, ethical veganism with philosophy professor and author Dr. John Sanbonmatsu PhD, healthy Summer travel tips with naturopath Dr. Kate Hunter ND and the power of asking questions with social engineering expert and author Christopher Hadnagy.

We specifically discuss:

How To Improve Your Healthspan (Part 1)

What is "healthspan"?

The cost of extending lifespan without healthspan

When should you start to consider your healthspan?

Eating patterns that support healthspan

Why might we need to supplement?

Magnesium

Vitamin D3 and K2

Omega-3

CoQ10

Superfood powders

The benefits of regular exercise

BDNF and cognition

Strength/resistance training

Flexibility and balance training

Ethical Veganism

What does the "Omnivore's Deception" mean?

The ethics of veganism

But humans have always eaten meat?

Other animals eat animals

Do humans do better on a meat based or plant based diet?

Healthy Summer Travel Tips

Melatonin

Proper usage and dosage of melatonin

Hydration

Electrolytes

Vitamin C

Magnesium Citrate

Probiotics formulated for travel

Human strain probiotics

The Power of Asking Questions

Why is asking a question important to communication?

Active listening

What types of questions build rapport and understanding?

Adapting questions in context

Questions overcoming aggression and emotion

Is "why?" the most powerful question?

Navigating negative responses to questions

Self-deprecation and ego suspension

Mirroring

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Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on July 26 and 27, 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 treatment of vitiligo with Dr. Yvette Miller-Monthrope MD, how to fix your internal monologue with psychologist and author Faust Ruggiero, music as medicine with holistic healer and author Jeralyn Glass and signs your loved ones might need emotional support with holistic healer Bradley Nelson

Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on July 19 and 20, 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 treatment of chronic nasal conditions with Dr.  Yvonne Chan MD, how nervous system regulation leads to sexual pleasure with sex therapist Serena Haines,  how to decode GLP-1 agonists with advocate and author David Knapp, and how to help Gen Z's better deal with adversity with author Christine Silverstein.

Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on July 12 and 13, 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 gut motility with nutraceutical formulator Dr. Gordon Chang PhD, treating men's sexual health with Dr. George Mankaryous MD, how to lean into the 'Wellness Ethic' with author Mark Reinisch and men's perspective on menopause with researcher Andrea Donsky.

Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on July 5 and 6, 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 summer impacts your digestion with naturopath Dr. Ludovic Brunel ND, whether andropause is real with health researcher David Nelson, what new weight loss data says about chronic obesity with weight loss expert Dr. Sean Wharton and energy healing with energy healer Timothy Spriggs.

Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on June 28 and 29, 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 bring new drugs to market with pharmaceutical marketing executive Arima Ventin, the importance of taking your baseline blood work with naturopath Dr. Kate Hunter ND, body based practices for nervous system resets with holistic nutritionist Heather Lillico and how to solve chronic homelessness with psychologist and researcher Dr. Nick Kerman PhD.

Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on June 21 and 22, 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 treatment of cataracts with opthamologist Dr. Natasha Dang BMSc MD FRCSC, the heath and wellness secrets of Centenarians with researcher Dr. Charles Platkin PhD, new cookbooks with reviewer Naomi Bussin and how to travel safely with your pet with veterinarian Dr. Carol Osborne DVM.

Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on June 14 and 15, 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 supplemental digestive enzymes for better digestion with nutraceutical formulator Dr. Gordon Chang PhD, how to unlock your career potential with author Adam Haston, a new theory on how to close the door on viruses with researcher Dr. Bryan Fraser and how mindfulness can help with anxiety with author Julie Potiker.

Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on June 7 and 8, 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 the natural treatment of low testosterone with naturopath Dr. Colleen Hartwick ND, a new approach to treating chronic pain with Dr. David D Clarke MD, better nutrition for women in perimenopause with researcher Andrea Donsky and potential new microbial treatments with researcher Dr. Peter Davies PhD.

Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on May 31 and June 1, 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 improve intimacy with sexoligist and intimacy coach Serena Haines, innovations in the treatment of blood cancer with Dr. Phillip Kuruvilla MD, what self care really looks like with holistic nutritionist Heather Lillico, and lifestyle choices to help prevent Alzheimer's Disease with researcher Patrick Holford.