Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on August 24 and 25 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 the treatment of trauma arising from sexual assault with digital guru Nina Mistry, how disciplined listening can expose hidden meaning in conversations with certified forensic interviewer and writer Michael Reddington, how our libidos change as we age with communications expert Amandine Ranson and how an anti-inflammatory can lower the risk of developing dementia with naturopath Dr. Barb Woegerer.

We specifically discuss:

Trauma Arising From Sexual Assault

  • Assault, trauma and gaps in treatment
  • PTSD
  • Go Thrive Go
  • Mindfulness, congnitive therapy, somatic tools and other healing modalities
  • Sexual assault is more prevalent in North America than you might think
  • Is the app appropriate for teens or young adults
  • Sexual assault in post-secondary education

 

Disciplined Listening Exposes Hidden Meaning In Conversations

  • What does a forensic interviewer do?
  • Disciplined listening
  • Underlying principles
  • The comfort in sharing information
  • Can this approach be used in personal interactions?

 

Our Libidos As We Age

  • Why are we “horny”?
  • Can culture impact our libido?
  • Libido as a young adult
  • Libido as we age
  • Sex in our 50’s

 

Anti-Inflammatory Diet and Lowered Risk of Dementia

  • What are the components of an anti-inflammatory diet?
  • Cardio-metabolic disease
  • Dietary impacts on cardio-metabolic disease
  • Insulin sensitivity
  • The Mediterranean, DASH and MIND diets
  • Which foods can help with our cognitive function?
  • The Mediterranean lifestyle
  • Practical steps for an anti-inflammatory diet

 

To learn more about Nina Mistry go here

Learn more about Michael Reddington go here

To learn more about Amandine Ranson go here

To learn more about Dr. Barb Woegerer ND go here