Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on September 12 and 13, 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 supplements for animals and humans with nutraceutical formulator Dr. Gordon Chang PhD, the importance of screen free family time with authors Leslie and Lindsey Glass, why friendship feels harder after 40 with mindfulness expert Tracey Soghrati, and the right exercise to support your brain health with neuroscience researcher, Dr. Henry Mahncke PhD.
We specifically discuss:
Supplements for Cats, Dogs, Horses and HumansÂ
- Trust in products
- Making nutraceuticals for animals
- Regulations for pet and human supplements
- Veracity of efficacy claims
- Clinical trials and testing
- Sourcing ingredients
- Liquid extracts
Screen Free Family Time
- What happens to the family when everyone is on their screen?
- Important conversations are in the small moments
- How to raise the issue of limiting screen time
- Kids need structure
- Rules vs. rituals
- When kids push back
- Values and connection
- Values change over time
- Balance
Why Friendship Feels Harder After 40
- Why are friendships harder to maintain after 40?
- The loneliness epidemic
- Modern society impacts friendships
- Social media and electronic devices
- Reevaluating priorities
- Fulfilling the supporting role
- People pleasing
- How do you know when the balance in your relationship has shifted?
- Patterns to notice
The Right Exercises For Your Brain Health
- The evidence that exercise supports brain health
- People who exercise more have a lower risk of developing dementia
- The difference between work and recreational exercise
- Associated risk factors contextualize exercise
- What type of exercise matters?
- How intense does the exercise need to be?
- What your brain does during exercise
- Learning is important for brain health
- Muscle memory
- Brain reserve and resilience
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