The Tonic Talk Show

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.