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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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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.
Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on November 8 and 9, 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 recover from workouts as the weather gets colder with naturopath Dr. Coleen Hartwick ND, the psychology of conflict with author Cynthia Rivard, five ingredients to help with the symptoms of perimenopause with registered dietician, naturopath and cookbook author Jenn Salib Huber, and the five types of obesity with functional medicine practitioner Dr. Aaron Hartman MD.
Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on November 1 and 2, 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 facial cosmetic surgery with plastic and reconstructive surgeon Dr. Michael Brandt MD, how to heal both ends of the leash with veterinarian and author Dr. Doug Coward, the benefits of hyperbaric oxygen treatment to treat the symptoms of CTE with athlete William Person and how to work towards sobriety with author Chris Najera.
Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on October 25 and 26, 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 vision as you age with opthamologist Dr. Natasha Dang BMSc MD FRCSC, navigating difficult mother daughter relationships with authors Lindsey and Leslie Glass, yoga for resilience with yogi James Lesly Christophe, and the efficacy of stem cell treatment for CTE with Dr. Eric Weiss MD.
Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on October 18 and 19, 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 medicinal mushrooms with holistic nutritionist Kristen Schiener, how to support your liver health with chiropractor and author Dr. Vohn Watts, new findings about RSV care costs with immunologist and professor Dr. Mark Loeb and how to foster our 'common sixth sense' with author Rachael Schmidt.
Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on October 11 and 12, 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 support your respiratory health with nutraceutical formulator Dr. Gordon Chang PhD, whether sexual intercourse is the goal or merely an option with sex expert Serena Haines, how to survive, live and thrive with author Stephen Bruyant-Langer, and chronic pain management with physician and chronic pain expert, Dr. Zameer Pirani.
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




