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The Tonic

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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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#454
Saturday · 59 min
#454 Foundational Supplement Essentials ...and Much More!
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.
#453
September 12 · 1 hr
#453 Supplements for Animals and Humans ...and Much More!
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.
#452
September 5 · 1 hr
#452 The Natural Treatment of Hair Loss ...and Much More!
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.
#451
August 29 · 1 hr
#451 Back Pain Caused by Central Sensitization ...and Much More!
Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on August 29 and 30, 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 risks and treatment of colorectal cancer with researcher and surgical oncologist Dr. Rebecca Auer MD, back pain caused by central sensitization with neurologist Dr. Eric Anderson, why parents should be their children's primary sex educators with author Dr. Janet Rosenzweig, and how substance abuse complicates bi-polar disorder with author Louise Barnett.
#450
August 22 · 1 hr
#450 How To Get Protein Into Every Meal ...And Much More!
Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on August 22 and 23, 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 the CEO of Ovarian Cancer Canada Tania Vrionis, how to get more protein into every meal with registered dietician Shauna Lindzon, how to raise kinks and desires with your partner with sex and intimacy coach Serena Haines and why self ageism is holding you back with author Shantelle Bisson.
#449
August 15 · 59 min
#449 The Causes of Your Hair Loss...and Much More!
Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on August 15 and 16, 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 causes of your hair loss with naturopath Dr. Colleen Hartwick ND, how to get out of estrangement with authors Leslie and Lindsey Glass, all religions are more alike than not, with psychiatrist and author Dr. Ed Siegel, and why people choose to stay in an abusive relationship with author Nicole Kranz.
#448
August 8 · 59 min
#448 The Health Benefits of Collagen Supplementation ...and Much More!
Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on Aug 8 and 9, 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 collagen supplementation with nutraceutical formulator Dr. Gordon Chang PhD, a mindful perspective on time and author Alex Snider, how to have a high vibe relationship with your partner with authors Debra Stangl and Richard Keppel, and the global gut microbiome with researcher David Nelson.
#447
August 1 · 1 hr
#447 Understanding the GLP-1 Revolution ...and Much More!
Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on August 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. We'll discuss how to understand the GLP-1 revolution with Master Herbalist, Joel Thuna, which viral wellness trends are worth trying with wellness industry insider Lynsey Walker, you're not getting older, but you may be getting weaker with husband and wife personal trainers Ilya Al Solkh and Alesia Peres-Arlouskaya, and why some high achievers fall apart with psychologist and author Angelica Perez-Litwin.
#446
July 25 · 1 hr
#446 The Health Benefits of Complex Formulations ...and Much More!
Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on July 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. We'll discuss the health benefits of complex formulations with nutraceutical formulator Dr. Gordon Chang PhD, how to change your relationship with time with mindfulness expert and author Alex Snider, why having an empty nest is like getting a fresh start with author Shantelle Bisson, and the challenges of getting access to medication with patient and doctor Lisa McColeman and Dr. Rick Adachi.
#445
July 18 · 1 hr
#445 How Laser Therapy Can Treat Chronic Pain ...and Much More!
Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on July 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. We'll discuss how laser therapy can treat chronic pain with international medical graduate Slava Kim, the power of developing your emotional intelligence with author Dave Rossi, the treatment of chronic skin conditions in summer with dermatologist Dr. Sam Hanna MD and the hidden burden of mental health caregiving with author Nigel Roberts.
#444
July 11 · 1 hr
#444 The Keys To Better Blood Pressure ...and Much More!
Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on July 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. We'll discuss the keys to better blood pressure with Master Herbalist, Joel Thuna, how psilocybin can help women over 50 heal with psychotherapist Dr. Heather Lee PhD, why parents shouldn't be friends with their kids with mother/daughter authors Leslie and Lindsey Glass, and the anti-inflammatory properties of cannabis with researcher Dr. Tariq Akhtar PhD.
#443
July 4 · 59 min
#443 What Your Oral Health Is Really Telling You ...and Much More!
Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on July 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. This week we'll discuss what your oral health is really telling you with naturopath Dr. Colleen Hartwick ND, why sleep is so important for women's health over 50 with psychologist and author Dr. Julie Merriman PhD, the treatment of sickle cell disease with hematologist Dr. Kevin Kuo, and how to prevent tick borne diseases with health and wellness entrepreneur Kurt Avery.
#442
June 27 · 59 min
#442 How Women 50+ Can Best Lose Weight ...and Much More!
Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on June 27 and 28, 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 best way for women over 50 to lose weight with personal trainer and author Igor Klibanov, why some women are pursuing motherhood independently with fertility expert Dr. Ashley Guttman MD, the secret to stress management with integrative neurologist Dr. Jorina Elbers MD, and how to protect your pets from extreme heat with veterinarian Dr. Carol Osborne IVM
#441
June 20 · 1 hr
#441 Why You Should Take Vitamin B12 ...And Much More!
Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on June 20 and 21, 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 you should take vitamin B12 with Master Herbalist, Joel Thuna, the hidden cause of erectile dysfunction with biochemist Dr. Judith Swack, the impact of thyroid disease with patient advocate Joanne Koskie and Thyroid Foundation of Canada President Laz Bouros, and how epigenetics can impact your biological age with fitness coach Jason Nelson.
#440
June 13 · 59 min
#440 How To Protect The Health Of Your Pet In Summertime ...And Much More!
Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on June 13 and 14, 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 protect the health of your pet in summertime with nutraceutical formulator Dr. Gordon Chang PhD, the discovery of a new fat burning switch in your cells with researchers Dr. Lawrence Kazak PhD and Dr. Alba Guarne PhD, the benefits of cricket farming with farmers Lubo and Kubo Dzamba and how to support fathers' mental health with researcher Dr. Eran Megan PhD.
#439
June 6 · 1 hr
#439 How To Cope With An Intense Allergy Season...and Much More!
Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on June 6 and 7, 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 cope with an intense allergy season naturally with naturopath Dr. Ludovic Brunel ND, why witnessing is more important than love in a long term relationship with authors Leslie and Lindsey Glass, the connection between pain and personal growth with ultrarunner and author Rafael Hidalgo and how to restore peace with peace and alignment expert Beatty Carmichael.
#438
May 30 · 1 hr
#438 How to Support Taking GLP-1 Agonists ...and Much More!
Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on May 30 and 31, 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 support taking GLP-1 agonists with naturopath Dr. Kate Hunter, behavioural treatment of chronic pain with neurologist Dr. Eric Anderson, the economic benefits of increasing Shingles vaccination rates with researcher Maaike De Vries, and why gut biome health in your child's first there years impacts overall health through childhood with gastroenterologist Dr. Savita Srivastava.
#437
May 23 · 1 hr
#437 How Blood Sugar Levels Impact Cognition ...and Much More!
Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on May 23 and 24, 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 you might want to make a legacy gift with financial planner and Heart and Stroke executive William Hu, how men can learn to live authentically with author Dave Rossi, how blood sugar levels impact your cognition with researcher Dr. John Lewis PhD, and how to "glue" proteins to prevent cancer, with researcher Dr. Chetan Chana PhD.
#436
May 16 · 1 hr
#436 Why You Should Take Chlorophyll and Magnesium Together...and Much More!
Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on May 16 and 17, 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 you should take chlorophyll and magnesium together with Master Herbalist, Joel Thuna, how to have a nourishing menopause with researcher and author Andrea Donsky, how AI is impacting communication with author and social engineer Christopher Hadnagy, and the top tips to make a healthier home with homecare executive Colleen McCrory.
#435
May 9 · 58 min
#435 How To Build Energy For Your Body and Much More!
Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on May 9 and 10, 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 build energy for your body this spring with nutraceutical formulator Dr. Gordon Chang PhD, the top new developments in cancer treatments with haematologist Dr. Michelle Geddes, the red flags that you may be in an abusive relationship with trauma expert and psychotherapist Sonnet Daymont, and debunking social media myths about food and groceries with farmer and author Dennis Bulani.

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