Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on November 1 and 2, 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. We’ll discuss facial cosmetic surgery with plastic and reconstructive surgeon Dr. Michael Brandt MD, how to heal both ends of the leash with veterinarian and author Dr. Doug Coward, the benefits of hyperbaric oxygen treatment to treat the symptoms of CTE with athlete William Person and how to work towards sobriety with author Chris Najera.

We specifically discuss:

Facial Cosmetic Surgery

  • What does a modern facelift involve?
  • The SMAS layer
  • Blepharoplasty
  • Other facial treatments
  • Results and expectations
  • Recovery
  • Full face lift vs. mini face lift
  • Can fillers replace facelifts?
  • Sagging and loose skin
  • The first meeting
  • Patient research
  • What should patients know about facial surgery?

 

Healing Both Ends of the Leash

  • Healing animals
  • Animal health through diet
  • Whole food therapy
  • Ultra-processed pet foods
  • Inflammation
  • Is all human food fit for pets?
  • Key takeaways

 

Hyperbaric Oxygen Treatment for CTE

  • What is CTE?
  • Olympic bobsledding
  • Helmets
  • Symptoms of CTE
  • The will to go on
  • Hyperbaric oxygen treatment
  • Go Fund Me campaign

 

Working Towards Sobriety

  • Why is a 30 day break from alcohol a good start?
  • The tipping point
  • The ‘drinking’ culture
  • The necessary mental shift
  • Recognizing that there is a problem
  • What does the first week of sobriety look like?
  • 3,000,000 people die from alcohol related causes annually

 

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To learn more about Dr. Michael Brandt MD and Form Face+Body go here

To learn more about Dr. Doug Coward DVM go here

To learn more about William Person and support his cause go here

To learn more about Chris Najera go here

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