Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on August 17 and 18 2024 on AM740 and FM 96.7 in Toronto. Topics covered on the show track the lifestyle articles and themes published in The Tonic Magazine. This week we’ll discuss how semaglutide can be used to treat obesity and heart disease with cardiac surgeon Dr. Subodh Verma, how to kickstart getting back into shape with round table experts David Nelson, Shauna Lindzon RD and Dr. Stacy Irvine DC, the art of conscious conversation with author Chuck Wisner and how to lead a self-led connected life with author Dr. Seth Kopald PhD.

We specifically discuss:

Semaglutide for Treating Obesity and Lowering Risk of Heart Disease

  • What is heart disease?
  • How does heart disease happen?
  • Modifiable and non-modifiable risk factors of heart disease
  • Why are men more than twice as likely to suffer heart disease?
  • Semaglutide to treat obesity and heart disease
  • Are the benefits to lowering the risk of heart disease occurring because of weight loss?
  • What about those with BMI under 27?
  • Semaglutide and the impact on the brain

 

How To Kickstart Getting Back Into Shape

  • Coping with frustration
  • Don’t come back too fast
  • Lifestyle choices
  • Recalibrate your eating
  • Whole foods
  • Supplements
  • Motivation: diet, lifestyle and exercise

 

The Art Of Conscious Conversation

  • What is “conscious conversation” and why is it important?
  • The 4 types of conversation
  • “Storytelling”
  • “Collaborative”
  • “Creative”
  • “Commitment”
  • Listening
  • Getting To Yes
  • Social and Emotional cues
  • Fall in love with questions

 

How To Lead a Self-Led Connected Life

  • What are Internal Family Systems (“IFS”)?
  • Why is it helpful to look at our consciousness as having parts?
  • An example
  • What is “exquisite attunement”?
  • Feeling seen
  • Authenticity

 

To learn more about show sponsor Dr. Subodh Verma MD go here.

Learn more about the round table, David Nelson,  Shauna Lindzon and Stacey Irvine

To learn more about Chuck Wisner go here

To learn more about Dr. Seth Kopald PhD go here