Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on September 26th and 27th, 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 better cannabis leads to better lives with cannabis CEO Luc Mongeau, brain-body hacks with Guinness world record holder for memory Dave Farrow, what happens when you outgrow a friend with mindfulness expert Tracey Soghrati, and coping tools for men with author, Dave Rossi
We specifically discuss:
How Better Cannabis Leads to Better Lives
- The cannabis plant
- What does quality mean in the context of cannabis?
- How is cannabis used for wellness?
- How wellness outcomes drive the development of cannabis products
- What do patients and consumers value in the product?
- Serving the veteran community
- What does responsible cannabis product innovation look like?
- How will consumers be better informed about cannabis going forward?
Brain-Body Hacks
- The origin of brain hacks for health outcomes
- Brain hacks for food cravings
- The “disgust” part of the brain
- Exercise and messages to the nervous system
- The “forced negative” : maximum effort + failure
What Happens When You Outgrow a Friend?
- What are the signs that a friendship is one-sided?
- Diminishing returns and the value of time and attention
- How can changing values impact who we want to be with?
- Should you discuss that you’re unhappy with the relationship with your friend?
- What does the discussion look like?
- Forward thinking conversations
- Having meaningful, reciprocal relationships
Coping Tools For Men
- 15% of men have no close friends
- Definitions of masculinity
- Why are men isolated?
- Male aversion to vulnerability
- Vulnerability isn’t weakness per se
- How vulnerability can lead to invulnerability
- The “mask” that protects us
- Self-esteem is a choice
- The disconnect between your values and how you act
- First steps to building self-esteem
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