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.
We specifically discuss:
Winter Hydration Supplementation
- Cold and dry winters
- Antioxidants
- Omega 3 oils
- Collagen
- Get different kinds of antioxidants
- Hormonal changes as we age
- Hyaluronic acid
- Minerals
- Supporting our hair
How to Sustain Love
- Is it reasonable to assume that love will always be the same?
- What is early love driven by?
- Emotional security and shared experiences as the relationship evolves
- Communication and honesty
- Gender differences
- The stages of love
- Chemical/romantic love stage
- Differentiation/power struggle stage
- Co-creational stage
- Secure stage
- Rupture and repair
- Prioritizing emotional safety
How to De-escalate Conflicts
- Critical thinking learned in law school and practice
- Law dehumanizes human conflict
- Understanding is key to resolution
- Getting to Yes
- Emotional self awareness (low EQ)
- Hyperreactivity
- Affect labeling – labeling of emotions
- Teaching violent felons how to regulate emotions
How to Support Aging Parents
- Issues with families trying to support their parents
- Aging is happening later
- Quality of life
- Why is it difficult for families to get on the same page?
- Sibling rivalry
- Strength based relationships
- How do you know if your family needs help?
- Repairing communication difficulties/clarifying information
- Keeping the family unit in tact
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