Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on July 12 and 13, 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 gut motility with nutraceutical formulator Dr. Gordon Chang PhD, treating men’s sexual health with Dr. George Mankaryous MD, how to lean into the ‘Wellness Ethic’ with author Mark Reinisch and men’s perspective on menopause with researcher Andrea Donsky.

We specifically discuss:

Gut Motility

• What is motility?
• Common motility problems
• Acid reflux
• Constipation
• Diarrhea
• The benefits of fibre
• Water
• Exercise

 

Treating Men’s Sexual Health

• Gaps in men’s sexual health
• What drives the gaps?
• Lack of education and awareness
• Erectile dysfunction (“ED”)
• Risk factors of ED
• Tailoring psychological treatment
• Digital platforms

 

The Wellness Ethic

• How has our concept of a ‘work ethic’ set us astray?
• What is a ‘wellness ethic’?
• The work/life balance
• Time management
• The Pareto Principle
• Gratitude
• What you can control…and what you can’t

 

Men’s Perspective on Menopause

• Men’s perspective on menopause survey
• Why a men’s survey?
• The impetus for the survey
• The information collected
• Communication of these issues between partners
• What flows…from a relationship perspective

 

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To learn more about Andrea Donsky go here