#397 Healthspan (Part 1), Ethical Veganism, Healthy Summer Travel Tips and The Power of Questions

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 TO SIGN UP FOR THE TONIC NEWSLETTER GO HERE For more information about show sponsor New Roots Herbal go here To learn more about Dr. Colleen Hartwick ND go here To learn more about Dr, John Sanbonmatsu PhD go here To learn more about Dr. Kate Hunter ND go here To learn more about Christopher Hadnagy go here