The Tonic Talk Show

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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 dai

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 Et

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.

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