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.
We specifically discuss:
Why Take Chlorophyll and Magnesium Together
- Why take magnesium?
- Why do we need chlorophyll?
- Chlorophyll has a similar structure to hemoglobin
- What does magnesium do for your body?
- Detoxification
- Supporting mitochondrial health
- Which form of magnesium is the best to take?
- Magnesium can cause digestive issues
- Fatigue prevention
- Oxidative stress and free radicals
- Calming and relaxation
- Supporting skin health
How to Have a Nourishing Menopause
- Why “nourishing” menopause?
- The many (103+) symptoms of perimenopause and menopause
- Women’s concerns not being taken seriously
- Hormone therapy
- Finding the right doctor
- Nutrition
- When does perimenopause actually occur
- Men’s perspective on menopause
How AI is Impacting Communication
- How is AI already changing communication?
- Online security
- Impact on youths
- AI is capable of empathy
- …but workflow is more efficient
- Does AI help us improve communication?
- AI hallucinations and verifications
- AI and artistry
- Why are we vulnerable to AI?
Top Tips to Make a Healthier Home
- General repairs
- Can you do the work yourself
- Outdoor space
- Natural light
- How can we bring nature into the home?
- Kondo inspired decluttering
- “Dopamine decor”
- Air quality
- Purpose based zones within the home
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