PODCAST · health
The Tonic
by Zoomer Podcast Network
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 Canada
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#434 How to Support Focus in a Distracted World...and Much More!
Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on May 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. This week we'll discuss how to support focus in a distracted world with naturopath Dr. Colleen Hartwick ND, how to navigate Mother's Day with mother/daughter authors Leslie and Lindsey Glass, how foods can trigger or tame migraines with Dr. Charles Platkin PhD and why movement is medicine with orthopoedic surgeon Dr. Erin Boynton MD
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#433 How to Overcome Mirror Anxiety...and Much More!
Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on April 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. This week we'll discuss what it's like to live with IBD with Rachel Meehan, how to overcome mirror anxiety with naturopath Dr. Natalya Borakowski, the benefits of chakra psychology with psychologist and author Julie Merriman and preventative nutrition by eating a plant based diet with researcher Dr. John Lewis.
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#432 How to De-Escalate a Situation...and Much More!
Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on April 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. This week we'll discuss the treatment of ovarian cancer with gynecological oncologist, Dr. Shannon Salvador MD, how to evolve with AI with life coach and author Derek Rydall, how to de-escalate a situation with mediator and author Doug Noll and a new approach to the treatment of strep caused diseases with researcher Dr. Todd Holyoak
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#431 Hidden Nutrition Gaps...and Much More
Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on April 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. This week we'll discuss hidden nutrition gaps, which might be caused by treatments to common ailments with naturopath Dr. Colleen Hartwick ND, the importance of screening for colorectal cancer at age 45 with the CEO of Colorectal Cancer Canada Barry Stein, why modern skincare protocols may be broken with pharmacist and nutritionist Ben Fuchs, and the signs you may have PTSD with psychologist Stephanie Johnson.
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#430 Supplements For an Active Healthspan...and Much More!
Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on April 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. We'll discuss supplements for an active healthspan with nutraceutical formulator Dr. Gordon Chang PhD, perimenopause and heart health with cardiologist Dr. Nisha D'Mello MD, the top tips to beat sleep loss with neurodesign expert Rachel Melvald, and the physiological impact of stress with health executive Howard Martin.
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#429 Common Nutrition Mistakes to Avoid...and Much More!
Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on March 28 and 29, 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 treatment of Chronic Hepatitis B with Dr. Curtis Cooper MD, "betrayal trauma" with author Lora Cheadle, why you might need a spring health reset with Dr. George Mankaryous MD and common nutrition mistakes to avoid with researcher Dr. John Lewis PhD.
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#428 Gratitude Reduces Your Risk of Dying...and Much More!
Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on March 21 and 22, 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 what ethnodermatology is with dermatologist Dr. Marissa Joseph, the "Pink Pill" a documentary about bringing Addyi to market with the subject of the film health entrepreneur Cindy Eckert, how gratitude reduces your risk of dying with longevity and healthspan researcher Dr. Charles Platkin PhD, and the comorbidities of shingles with Dr. Zain Chagla.
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#427 Winter Hydration Supplementation for Skin, Nails and Hair ...and Much More!
Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on March 14 and 15, 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 winter hydration supplementation for your skin, nails and hair with nutraceutical formulator Dr. Gordon Chang PhD, how to sustain love with holistic psychotherapist Esin Pinarli, how to de-escalate conflicts with mediator and author Doug Noll and how to support aging parents with confidence and respect with psychotherapist Lesley Sandler-Griff.
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#426 Nervous System Regulation as Preventative Medicine ...and Much More!
Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on March 7 and 8, 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 nervous system regulation can act as a form of preventative medicine with naturopath Dr. Colleen Hartwick ND, how to manage loneliness with authors Leslie and Lindsey Glass, how plant based first aid and skin care products have evolved with wellness entrepreneur Jodi Scott and how EMDR treatment can mitigate PTSD with psychologist Stephanie Johnson.
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#425 Can Brain Training Prevent Dementia ...and Much More!
Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on February 28 and March 1, 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 whether drinking coffee and brain training can prevent dementia with researcher Dr. Henry Mahncke PhD, the health benefits of fasting with naturopath Dr. Kate Hunter ND, Auto-Brewery Syndrome with researcher David Nelson and how to treat "Good Girl" burnout with therapist and author, Dr. Julie Merriman PhD.
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#424 The Incidence of Kidney Disease in Immigrants ....and Much More!
Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on February 21 and 22, 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 incidence of kidney disease in immigrants with nephrologist Dr. Tabo Sikaneta MD, how to grow and preserve food from your garden with authors Staci and Jeremy Hill, the health benefits of cold weather cardio with holistic nutritionist and trainer Suzan Galluzzo, and the thyroid cookbook with chef and author Ginny Mahar.
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#423 The Cardiovascular Gender Gap ...and Much More!
Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on February 14 and 15, 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 cardiovascular gender gap (how women's heart health is different) with naturopath Dr. Colleen Hartwick ND, top tips to perk up your Valentine's Day with sex expert Serena Haines, how to build a quality mental health framework in Canada with public mental health care experts Annie Barrette and Nitika Rewari and why our pets are getting sicker, younger with veterinarian and researcher Dr. Marlene Siegel.
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#422 Beat the Winter Blahs....and Much More!
Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on February 7 and 8, 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 beat the 'Winter Blahs' with nutraceutical formulator Dr. Gordon Chang PhD, how peanuts improve vascular function and memory with researcher Dr. Samara Sterling PhD, the personal cost of high achievement with holistic psychotherapist Esin Pinarli and how unresolved childhood trauma drives suicide, incarceraton and addiction with author Michael Menard.
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#421 The Importance of Getting an RSV Vaccination ....and Much More!
Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on January 31 and February 1, 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 importance of getting an RSV vaccination with physician Dr. Christine Palmay MD, when personal growth changes your relationship with authors Leslie and Lindsey Glass, airline water safety with researcher Dr. Charles Platkin PhD and the neurology behind giving with author Cherian Koshy.
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#420 Where Calm Meets Energy...and Much More!
Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on January 24 and 25, 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 vitamin B complex and L-Theanine provide more energy without the jitters with holistic nutritionist Caroline Farquhar, how fear of the unknown blocks reinvention with author Becca Pearce, plant based first aid solutions with health and wellness entrepreneur Jodi Scott and better coaching results through reflective inquiry with author Dr. Marcia Reynolds PhD.
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#419 Boost Your Immunity By Supporting Your GI Tract...and Much More!
Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on January 17 and 18, 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 boost your immunity by supporting your GI tract with nutraceutical formulator Dr. Gordon Chang PhD, how to fix Canada's broken food system with Second Harvest CEO Lori Nikkel, healthy habits for the new year with naturopath Dr. Kate Hunter ND, and new treatments for MASH (Fatty Liver) with researcher Dr. James Kim.
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#418 The Midlife Metabolism Reset...and More!
Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on January 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. This week we'll discuss how your metabolism changes after forty and what you can do about it with naturopath Dr. Colleen Hartwick ND, the importance of communication to your success with author Molly Tschang, how to enjoy fruits and vegetables throughout the growing season with gardener and author Charlie Nardozzi, and why you should demolish your comfort zone with author Art Turock.
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#417 ParticipACTION's Community Challenge...and More!
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.
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#416 How Your Digestion Changes As You Age...and More!
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.
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#415 How Your Gut Microbiome Shapes Your Aging...and More!
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.
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#414 The Importance of Vaccinations, Gluten Sensitivity, Permaculture and a Cancer Recovery Journey
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.
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#413 The Health Benefits of Zinc, Dealing With a Narcissistic Family Member, The Cookbook Holiday Gift Guide, and The Connection Between Heart Disease and Shingles
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.
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#412 The Biochemistry of Better Rest, COPD, Nature's Restorative Power, and Cold Plunges and Your Gut Biome
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.
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#411 Cold Weather Workout Recovery, The Psychology of Conflict, 5 Ingredients to Help With the Symptoms of Perimenopause and the 5 Types of Obesity
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.
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#410 Facial Cosmetic Surgery, Healing Both Ends of The Leash, Hyperbaric Oxygen Treatment for CTE and Working Towards Sobriety
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.
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#409 Your Vision As You Age, Mother Daughter Relationships, Yoga For Resilience, and Stem Cell Treatment for CTE
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.
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#408 Medicinal Mushrooms, Liver Health, RSV Care Costs, and Our Common Sixth Sense
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.
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#407 Supporting Respiratory Health, Is Intercourse the Goal or an Option, How to Survive, Live and Thrive, and Chronic Pain Management
Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on October 11 and 12, 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 support your respiratory health with nutraceutical formulator Dr. Gordon Chang PhD, whether sexual intercourse is the goal or merely an option with sex expert Serena Haines, how to survive, live and thrive with author Stephen Bruyant-Langer, and chronic pain management with physician and chronic pain expert, Dr. Zameer Pirani.
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#406 Mood, Energy and Brain Fog in Perimenopause, Can We Really Live Forever, Post Surgery Diet, Triggering In a Public Setting
Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on October 4 and 5, 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 mood, energy and cognition during perimenopause with naturopath Dr. Dasha Leneva ND, whether we can really live forever with health researcher David Nelson, post surgery diet and nutrition with registered dietician Shauna Lindzon, and who is responsible for 'triggering' in a public setting with psychologist Dr. Eran Magen PhD
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#405 The Treatment of Glaucoma, AI Psychosis, Back To School Health Tips and What Underlies Gut Symptoms
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 glaucoma with opthamologist Dr. Natasha Dang BMSc MD FRCSC, the dangers of AI Psychosis with psychologist and author Dr. Adi Jaffe PhD, back to school health tips with naturopath Dr. Rylee MacGregor ND and what may underlie your gut symptoms with functional medicine practitioner Joanne Heyse.
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#404 Body Contouring After Weight Loss, Neuroscience of Music, Face To Face Communication and Back To School Mindfulness Tips
Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on September 20 and 21, 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 body contouring after weight loss with plastic and reconstructive surgeon Dr. Ron Somogyi MD, the neuroscience of music with neuroscientist, musician and author Dr. Robert Zatorre, the challenges of face to face communication with social engineer Christopher Hadnagy and back to school mindfulness tips with author Dr. Greg Hammer MD.
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#403 Pet Joint Health, Mindfulness for A Crisis, RSV Risks For Adults and The Warning Signs of Reproductive Cancer
Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on September 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 your pet's joint health with nutraceutical formulator Dr. Gordon Chang PhD, how mindfulness can help overcome a crisis with author Marcy Westcott, RSV risks for adults with infectious disease specialist Dr. Zain Chagla MD and the dangers of missing the warning signs of reproductive cancer with surgeon and scientist Dr. Jessica McAlpine MD.
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#402 Healthspan (Part 2), Sex Aids and Crutches, Digital Assessment of Cognition and 'No Will Power" Workouts
Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on September 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 to improve your healthspan with naturopath Dr. Colleen Hartwick ND, sex aids and sex crutches with sex therapist Serena Haines, the digital assessment of cognition with neuroscientist Dr. Henry Mahncke PhD and 'No Will Power" workouts with personal trainer and author PJ Glassey.
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#401 The Treatment of Joint Pain, Navigating Narcissism, L-Arginine for Longevity and Fall Risk and Cognition
Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on August 30 and 31, 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 natural treatment of joint pain with chiropractor Dr. Emma Whelpton, how to navigate a toxic relationship with a narcissist with mental health expert Audrey Hope, the longevity benefits of L-Arginine with nutraceutical expert Ramandeep Sekhon and the connection between fall risk and cognition with Jim Closs and Dr. Ryan D'Arcy PhD
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#400 The Treatment of Multiple Myeloma, Protein and Muscle Growth, Food Trends and Ancestral Healing
Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on August 23 and 24, 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 multiple Myeloma with oncologist and hematologist Dr. Donna Reece MD, protein and muscle growth with researcher Dr. Charles Platkin PhD, the latest food trends with tastemaker Brigitte Foisy and ancestral healing with healer Gilbert Martina.
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#399 Busting Cataract Myths, The Real Costs of Obesity, Natural Treatment of Bone Health and How To Improve Your Memory and Cognition
Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on August 16 and 17, 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 bust myths surrounding cataracts with opthamologist Dr. Natasha Dang BMSc MD FRCSC, the real costs of obesity with internist Dr. Michael Aziz MD, the natural treatment of bone health with wellness entrepreneur Harleen Laroia, and how to improve your memory and cognition with Guiness world record holder Dave Farrow.
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#398 All Fibre Is Not The Same, Treating Myopia in Children, Eating Lighter in Summer and Identifyiing Emotional Triggers
Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on August 9 and 10, 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 why all fibre is not the same with nutraceutical formulator Dr. Gordon Chang PhD, treating Myopia in children with Optometrist Dr. Fallon Patel O.D., eating lighter in Summer with registered dietician Shauna Lindzon, and identifying emotional triggers with psychologist and author Dr. Eran Magen PhD. We specifically discuss: Why All Fibre is Not The Same What is fibre? Insoluble vs. soluble fibre Why do we need to consume fibre? What purposes does fibre fulfil? Inflammation Antioxidants Your microbiome Sources of fibre in our food Fibre and water Supplementing fibre Probiotics Consuming fruits and vegetables Treating Myopia in Children What is myopia? Why are more children myopic? Risk factors of myopia Early diagnosis and treatment Misight 1 daily contact lenses Are daily contact lenses safe for children? Ease of use Children's Eye Health Month CooperVision Canada is giving you the chance to enter to win a pair of tickets to the Ontario Science Centre Exhibits at Sherway Gardens. You can also visit the CooperVision Elementary classroom pop-up at Sherway Gardens on Friday, August 22 and Saturday, August 23, where parents and guardians can learn about nearsightedness in children and treatment options, such as MiSight 1 day contact lenses. To enter, post the giveaway on Instagram and mention The Tonic & CooperVision. Share this post on your IG story and tag @tonic @coopervisioncanada to qualify (only open profiles are to be counted). Eating Lighter in Summer Do we tend to eat lighter in the Summer? Is it easier to eat healthier in the Summer? Is it appropriate to eat differently in the Summer Grilled vegetables Grain bowl Kale recipes Identifying Emotional Triggers What is an emotional trigger? Where do emotional triggers come from? How can one tell if they've been triggered? Awareness and recognizing our reactions How can we tell if someone else had been triggered? What do you do if you've been triggered? What do you do if someone else has been triggered? How much responsibility do we have if others are triggered? TO SIGN UP FOR THE TONIC NEWSLETTER GO HERE To learn more about show sponsor OmegaAlpha and Dr. Gordon Chang PhD go here To learn more about Dr. Fallon Patel O.D. go here To learn more about Shauna Lindzon go here To learn more about Dr. Eran Magen PhD go here
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#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
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#396 Vitiligo, Fixing Your Internal Monologue, Music as Medicine and Emotional Support
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
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#395 Chronic Nasal Conditions, Nervous System Regulation and Sexual Pleasure, Decoding GLP-1 Agonists, and Gen Z's and Adversity
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.
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#394 Gut Motility, Treating Men's Sexual Health, The Wellness Ethic, Men's Perspective on Menopause
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.
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#393 How Summer Impacts Digestion, Andropause, New Weight Loss Data and Energy Healing
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.
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#392 Bringing New Drugs To Market, Baseline Blood Work, Nervous System Reset and Solving Chronic Homelessness
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.
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#391 Cataract Treatment, Centenarian Health and Wellness Secrets, New Cookbooks and Safe Travel With Pets
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.
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#390 Supplemental Enzymes for Digestion, Unlocking Career Potential, Closing the Door on Respiratory Viruses and Mindfulness for Anxiety
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.
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#389 Low Testosterone, Chronic Pain, Nutrition During Perimenopause and Potential New Microbial Treatments
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.
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#388 Improving Intimacy, Blood Cancer Treatments, Self-Care and Alzheimer's Prevention
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.
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#387 Ovarian Cancer, Legacy Gifts, Plant Based Remedies For Allergy Symptoms and Optimizing Gold Particles
Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on May 24 and 25, 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 why ovarian cancer is on the rise with gynecological oncologist Dr. Shannon Salvador MD, how to make a legacy gift with the Director of Planned Giving at The Heart & Stroke Foundation Sarah Bollozos, plant based remedies for allergy symptoms with curandera Josie Castaneda and how to optimize gold particles for medical treatment with researcher Dr. Yolanda Hedberg PhD
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#386 Nutritional Supplements For Common Conditions, Your Anal Health, Meal Planning and Social Media and Disconnect
Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on May 17 and 18, 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 nutritional supplements for common conditions with Dr. Gordon Chang PhD, your anal health with Dr. Marcus Burnstein MD, the benefits of meal planning with registered dietician Nicole Addison and how social media is leading to social and spiritual disconnect with authors Caroline Cory and Philip de Clare.
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#385 Hair Restoration, Food As Medicine and Longevity, Neurofeedback for Concussion Symptoms and New Perimenopause Research
Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on May 10 and 11, 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 hair restoration with cosmetic and aesthetic surgeon Dr. Michael Brandt MD, the connection between 'Food As Medicine' and longevity with researcher Dr. Charles Platkin PhD, low frequency neurofeedback treatment for symptoms of concussions with biomedical CEO Catarina Maloney and new research into perimenopause with health researcher Andrea Donsky.
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