Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on September 5 and 6, 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 the natural treatment of hair loss with naturopath Dr. Colleen Hartwick ND, how to fix your anger issues with author Faust Ruggiero, navigating the war on empathy with mediator and author Doug Noll, and how to attain peace from within with author, educator and speaker Steve Farrell.
We specifically discuss:
The Natural Treatment of Hair Loss
- Is lab testing to determine the cause of hair loss necessary?
- Iron and women’s hair loss
- Hair loss and menopause
- Medications and nutrients that may cause hair thinning
- Diet and lifestyle changes impacting iron deficiencies
- Supplements to fill in nutritional gaps
- Improper doses of supplements can be problematic
- Nutritional support for hair growth
- Products that promise hair growth
- Pumpkin seed oil
- Biotin
How to Fix Your Anger Issues
- Defining anger?
- Why are people so angry?
- How anger is connected to fear
- The brain normalizes our experiences
- How do we know if our anger is problematic?
- What should we know about anger?
- How to better manage anger
- The basic types of anger
- First steps to managing your anger
Navigating the War on Empathy
- What is empathy?
- Empathy vs. sympathy or compassion
- Empathy is a skill
- The “war” on empathy
- The importance of empathy
- What empathy isn’t
- Do emotions make you weak?
- Empathy as a tool
- Does rationality actually exist?
- Naming emotions…”You feel …”
How to Attain Peace From Within
- Why is it a mistake to wait for external peace?
- Why is there so much conflict?
- What does it mean to be aware?
- How does greater awareness help with everyday life?
- Understanding soul space
- Daily practices
- You don’t need to be spiritual
- Impacting others by “raising our vibration”
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