Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on September 19 and 20, 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 the foundational supplement essentials for your best health with Master Herbalist, Joel Thuna, whether vagus nerve stimulators are worth the hype with wellness researcher David Nelson, the parenting generational divide with author Shantelle Bisson, and whether procrastination is actually a bad thing with author Alex Snider.

We specifically discuss:

Foundational Supplement Essentials

  • What does foundational supplementation mean?
  • Why is supplementation needed?
  • 4 foundational supplements for 8 key functions
  • Fibre
  • Food for probiotics
  • Vitamin D3 and K2 (MK7)
  • Vitamin B12
  • Chlorophyll
  • Nutrients don’t work in isolation
  • What should consumers look for in their supplements?

Are Vagus Nerve Stimulators Worth the Hype?

  • What is the vagus nerve and what does it do?
  • Does vagus nerve stimulation result in health benefits?
  • Parasympathetic nerve system activation
  • Vagal nerve stimulation for depression, stroke, and headaches
  • Inflammation reduction
  • Heart rate variability
  • The types of devices
  • Do consumer devices work?
  • Ear electrodes
  • Neck devices for headaches
  • Feedback breathing devices
  • Digestion and weight loss
  • Overclaim and hype
  • Lifestyle choices to stimulate your vagus nerve

The Parenting Generational Divide

  • What are the biggest differences between old and new styles of parenting?
  • “Treat training” kids
  • Lack of resilience
  • Micromanagement
  • “No” is a complete answer
  • Lack of coping and addiction
  • The merit of gentle parenting: the deep level of communication

Is Procrastination a Bad Thing?

  • Is procrastination a good or bad thing?
  • Stepping away from a task can help with the process
  • Understanding why you don’t want to do something
  • Delaying provides false comfort
  • The positive feeling of getting a task done
  • Kairos: things take their own time
  • Understanding our energies

 

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