Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on July 19 and 20, 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 chronic nasal conditions with Dr.  Yvonne Chan MD, how nervous system regulation leads to sexual pleasure with sex therapist Serena Haines,  how to decode GLP-1 agonists with advocate and author David Knapp, and how to help Gen Z’s better deal with adversity with author Christine Silverstein.

We specifically discuss:

Chronic Nasal Conditions

  • What is chronic rhinosinusitus with nasal polyps (“CRWNP”)
  • The causes
  • The diagnosis
  • Treatment options
  • The overuse of oral corticosteroids
  • Findings of a recent study
  • Barriers to the treatment of CRWNP
  • Are doctors overprescribing oral corticosteroids?
  • Side effects of oral corticosteroids?
  • CRWNP and asthma
  • How can we improve care?
  • The cost of biologics

 

Nervous System Regulation and Sexual Pleasure

  • Nervous system regulation…is the biggest turn on
  • Nervous system regulation = safety
  • Fear of rejection
  • Patterns in a long term relationship
  • Change and growth
  • Expectations and change

 

Decoding GLP-1 Receptor Agonists

  • Diabetes and yo-yo dieting
  • GLP-1 Agonist myths
  • GLP-1 and the risk of medullary thyroid cancer
  • Taking GLP-1 over time
  • The reasons why people stop taking GLP-1 treatments
  • The future of GLP-1 research

 

Helping Gen Z’s Deal With Adversity

  • Why do teens and young adults need help with their mental health?
  • Brain development in teens
  • Gen Z – the lost generation?
  • What is contributing to mental health issues among teens?
  • Teaching resilience
  • What resources are available to support resilience?
  • Are the mind and body separate?
  • What can the government do to support mental health?

 

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