The Tonic

Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on November 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 what your weight loss plan may be missing with naturopath Dr. Colleen Hartwick ND, the 'self driving you' with author Alan Bodnar, the causes and results of ageism with ageism expert Dr. Jane Barratt PhD, and why moving on after tragedy may be the wrong goal with author Nadine Walker.

Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on October 31 and November 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 why women shouldn't fear weight training with wellness coach Deane Code, the management of Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia with oncologist Dr. Chris Hillis MD, cooking to support post-cancer diagnosis health with author Ellyn Caruso, and cutting edge wellness treatments with wellness entrepreneur John Kozman.

Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on October 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 treating the symptoms of menopause with certified menopause practitioner Dr. Rebecca Chase MD, the basics of meal planning with registered dietician Shauna Lindzon, current research into Type 2 Diabetes and food noise with Dr. Sean Wharton MD, and how to keep your pets safe on Halloween with veterinarian Dr. Carol Osborne IVM.

Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on October 17 and 18, 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 health benefits of fibre with Master Herbalist, Joel Thuna; how to bring sex toys into a relationship with sex educator Serena Haines; the implications of heart rate variability with wellness researcher David Nelson; and the menopause programs and policies that women want with researcher Andrea Donsky.

Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on October 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. We'll discuss gut health across species with nutraceutical formulator Dr. Gordon Chang PhD, the challenges of long-term marriage with author Shantelle Bisson, the early diagnosis and treatment of dementia with psychiatrist Dr. Amer Burhan MD, and overnight blood pressure and your health with researcher Dr. Anita Layton PhD.

Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on October 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. This week we'll discuss why your brain needs nourishment not stimulation with naturopath Dr. Ludo Brunel ND, why the intercourse-centric model of sex isn't for everyone with sex educator Carolyn Eagle, how women can overcome debilitating goodness with author Barrie Zucal and why you should have a mental fitness protocol with psychiatrist Dr. Lesley Kirkpatrick.

Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on September 26th and 27th, 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 better cannabis leads to better lives with cannabis CEO Luc Mongeau, brain-body hacks with Guinness world record holder for memory Dave Farrow, what happens when you outgrow a friend with mindfulness expert Tracey Soghrati, and coping tools for men with author, Dave Rossi

Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on September 19 and 20, 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 foundational supplement essentials for your best health with Master Herbalist, Joel Thuna, whether vagus nerve stimulators are worth the hype with wellness researcher David Nelson, the parenting generational divide with author Shantelle Bisson, and whether procrastination is actually a bad thing with author Alex Snider.

Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on September 12 and 13, 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 animals and humans with nutraceutical formulator Dr. Gordon Chang PhD, the importance of screen free family time with authors Leslie and Lindsey Glass, why friendship feels harder after 40 with mindfulness expert Tracey Soghrati, and the right exercise to support your brain health with neuroscience researcher, Dr. Henry Mahncke PhD.

Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on September 5 and 6, 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 natural treatment of hair loss with naturopath Dr. Colleen Hartwick ND, how to fix your anger issues with author Faust Ruggiero, navigating the war on empathy with mediator and author Doug Noll, and how to attain peace from within with author, educator and speaker Steve Farrell.