Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on July 22 and 23, 2023 on AM740 and FM 96.7 in Toronto. Topics covered on the show track the lifestyle articles and themes published in The Tonic Magazine. This week we’ll discuss the importance of self-advocacy in women’s health with cancer survivor and nutraceutical company founder Tanya Salituro, how to move beyond expired mindsets with author Dr. Charryse Johnson, how to stay sober during the Summer with addictions expert, John Hastings and the health benefits of saffron with researcher Ted Snider

We specifically discuss:

Self-Advocating For Women’s Health

• Diagnosis of breast cancer at age 21
• Recommended and chosen treatments
• 11 years later…a re-diagnosis of cancer
• Lumpectomy vs. mastectomy
• Cancer…a third time
• The powerful tool of self-advocacy
• Why is self-advocacy so important?
• Effective self-advocacy
• Trusted sources of information
• Key takeaways from Tanya’s experience
• Tanya’s favourite supplements: magnesium, B vitamins, ashwagandha

 

Moving Beyond Expired Mindsets

• What is an expired mindset?
• How do you know if you have an expired mindset?
• Self-awareness …and the ability to act on it
• Is self-awareness a skill?
• Moving from awareness to action
• Opposite actions
• Some mindsets are passed on generationally
• Emotional baggage vs. expired mindsets
• Midlife crisis

 

Staying Sober During The Summer

• What are the signs of an unhealthy relationship with alcohol?
• Alcoholism vs. social drinking
• Myths regarding addiction treatment
• Myths regarding the “12 Step Recovery” program

 

The Health Benefits of Saffron

• Used as a medicinal herb for thousands of years
• Burgeoning research for use for mental health issues
• Is medicinal saffron expensive?
• ADHD
• Depression
• What is the active ingredient?
• Is saffron for everyone to treat depression?
• Are there any contraindications?

 

To learn more about show sponsor, CanPrev, go here

To learn more about Tanya Salituro go here

To learn more about Dr. Charryse Johnson go here

To learn more about John Hastings go here

To learn more about Ted Snider go here.