Episodes

  • #429 Common Nutrition Mistakes to Avoid...and Much More!

    #429 Common Nutrition Mistakes to Avoid...and Much More!
    Mar 28 2026
    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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    1 hr
  • #428 Gratitude Reduces Your Risk of Dying...and Much More!

    #428 Gratitude Reduces Your Risk of Dying...and Much More!
    Mar 21 2026
    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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    1 hr
  • #427 Winter Hydration Supplementation for Skin, Nails and Hair ...and Much More!

    #427 Winter Hydration Supplementation for Skin, Nails and Hair ...and Much More!
    Mar 14 2026
    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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    1 hr
  • #426 Nervous System Regulation as Preventative Medicine ...and Much More!

    #426 Nervous System Regulation as Preventative Medicine ...and Much More!
    Mar 7 2026
    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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    1 hr
  • #425 Can Brain Training Prevent Dementia ...and Much More!

    #425 Can Brain Training Prevent Dementia ...and Much More!
    Feb 28 2026
    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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    1 hr
  • #424 The Incidence of Kidney Disease in Immigrants ....and Much More!

    #424 The Incidence of Kidney Disease in Immigrants ....and Much More!
    Feb 21 2026
    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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    59 mins
  • #423 The Cardiovascular Gender Gap ...and Much More!

    #423 The Cardiovascular Gender Gap ...and Much More!
    Feb 14 2026
    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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    1 hr and 1 min
  • #422 Beat the Winter Blahs....and Much More!

    #422 Beat the Winter Blahs....and Much More!
    Feb 7 2026
    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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    1 hr