Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on August 1 and 2, 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. We’ll discuss how to understand the GLP-1 revolution with Master Herbalist, Joel Thuna, which viral wellness trends are worth trying with wellness industry insider Lynsey Walker, you’re not getting older, but you may be getting weaker with husband and wife personal trainers Ilya Al Solkh and Alesia Peres-Arlouskaya, and why some high achievers fall apart with psychologist and author Angelica Perez-Litwin.
We specifically discuss:
Understanding the GLP-1 Revolution
- What is GLP-1?
- Blood sugar regulation
- Delayed gastric emptying
- Appetite suppression
- The evolving role of the drug over time
- What contributed to the popularity of the drug?
- Nutritional support for those taking GLP-1 drugs
- B12
- Calcium
- Prebiotic soluble fibre
- Berberine
- Chlorophyll
- Lifestyle choices
Which Viral Wellness Trends are Worth Trying
- How can consumers make informed decisions about health and wellness products on social media?
- Creatine for muscle growth and recovery, anti-aging and cognitive performance
- What form of magnesium is right for you?
- What are adaptogens?
- Functional mushroom based products
- Who would benefit from taking L-Theanine?
- What is driving everyone’s interest in protein?
- What are the new health and wellness trends?
You’re Not Getting Older, You’re Getting Weaker
- What does “you’re not getting older, you’re getting weaker” mean?
- What do people blame on aging that isn’t correct?
- What should people do to stay strong as they age?
- Recommendations if someone has limited time to exercise
- Are you ever too old to start exercising?
Why Some High Achievers Fall Apart
- Why are high achievers struggling?
- Culture and pressure
- Career distress response isn’t “burnout”
- What causes someone to identify with their careers?
- How do you get out of the loop?
- Changing patterns
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