Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on January 18 and 19, 2025 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 systemic delays in patient access to oncology drugs in Canada with oncologist Dr. Sandeep Sehdev MD, how to deal with seasonal affective disorder with coach and counsellor Mandy Morris, mindful home design with interior designer Tania Richardson and Canadian efforts at recycling with recycling expert Simar Bedi.

We specifically discuss:

Systemic Delays in Patient Access to Oncology Drugs

  • The aging Canadian population and increased cancer rates
  • What is cancer?
  • Factors in delays to access in cancer drugs
  • Funding delays
  • What are the results of delays?
  • Post approval governmental triage
  • Governmental resources
  • Is cost a factor in the delays?
  • Reimbursement delays?
  • Coordinating with other countries to collaborate on approvals
  • Is the problem systemic or resource driven?
  • Reasons for optimism

 

Seasonal Affective Disorder

  • How do you know if you have seasonal affective disorder?
  • How is seasonal affective disorder treated?
  • Does age impact seasonal affective disorder?
  • Personal connections
  • Cognitive behavioural therapy
  • What is EMDR?

 

Mindful Home Design

  • Natural light
  • How to amplify light
  • Bringing outdoor elements inside
  • Following trends
  • How do we create a warm and inviting space?
  • Biophilic design
  • Prioritizing space and movement

 

Recycling in Canada

  • Our waste sites are filled with recyclables
  • Waste companies are controlling recycling
  • Coffee cups and single use plastics
  • Composting…and critters
  • How does Canada stack up internationally?
  • The sorting of recyclables
  • Following the European model of mandated recycling

 

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