Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on March 7 and 8, 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. This week we’ll discuss how nervous system regulation can act as a form of preventative medicine with naturopath Dr. Colleen Hartwick ND, how to manage loneliness with authors Leslie and Lindsey Glass, how plant based first aid and skin care products have evolved with wellness entrepreneur Jodi Scott and how EMDR treatment can mitigate PTSD with psychologist Stephanie Johnson.

We specifically discuss:

Nervous System Regulation as Preventative Medicine

• Why are we so stressed out?
• What does nervous system dysregulation look like?
• The autonomic nervous system
• Sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous system states
• The impact of chronic inflammation
• Is there a quick fix?
• Magnesium
• Omega 3 Fatty Acids
• Vitamin B
• L-Theanine
• Cold Plunges and other Instagram hacks
• The efficacy of chasing calm
• Rapid Fire True or False Questions!

 

Managing Loneliness

• Why are we so lonely?
• The pros and cons of social media
• Why is it important to address loneliness?
• Mitigating loneliness
• Personality types and loneliness
• Connecting with others is a skill
• Are poor interpersonal skills fixable?

How Plant Based 1st Aid and Skin Care Products Have Evolved

• What does “plant based” mean?
• Regulation in Canada and the USA
• The difficulty for consumers
• What should consumers look for?
• What is a “whole plant” formulation?
• The impact of modern manufacturing
• The future of plant based products

 

EMDR for PTSD

• What is PTSD?
• Can PTSD be cured?
• The modalities used to treat PTSD
• How does EMDR work?
• Why is EMDR more effective than talking through trauma?
• Who should not undergo EMDR treatment?
• Reasonable expectations

 

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