Truehope Cast

Can healing go beyond therapy alone? In this episode of Truehope Cast, Simon Brazier sits down with counsellor, researcher, and entrepreneur Stephanie McAlister to explore trauma, EMDR, addiction recovery, virtual counselling, and the growing recognition that lasting mental wellness requires caring for both the mind and the body. Together, they discuss how evidence-based therapy, healthy lifestyle...

What if your trauma started before you could even remember it? In this fascinating episode of Truehope Cast , Simon Brazier sits down with psychologist, educator, and author Dr. Annie Brook to explore how birth, infancy, and early attachment shape the nervous system and influence anxiety, relationships, emotional regulation, and mental health throughout life. Together, they discuss why talking isn...

Struggling with fatigue, brain fog, or stubborn hormonal imbalances? In this episode of Truehope Cast , host Simon Brazier sits down with VP David Stephan to break down the Truehope protocol for optimal thyroid health, a nutrient-based approach designed to address root causes, not just symptoms. Learn what’s really driving thyroid dysfunction, the key nutrients your body is missing, and how to res...

What happens when culture starves boys of emotion, and biology starves brains of nutrients? In this powerful episode of Truehope Cast , host Simon Brazier sits down with psychologist, writer, and mentor Gloria Vanderhorst for a bold conversation about raising emotionally healthy sons in a world that often misunderstands them. Gloria began her career working with young boys labelled “hyperactive” a...

Recorded live on Salt Spring Island, BC, this special episode of Truehope Cast features holistic nutritionist Brittany Sharpe from Salt Spring Pharmacy . In this short, in-person conversation, Brittney shares her firsthand experience using Truehope products both professionally in her community and personally with her own family. We explore what she’s observed in practice, why nutritional support m...

Why do we keep repeating patterns we desperately want to break? In this episode of  Truehope Cast , Simon Brazier sits down with  Brian DesRoches , PhD, psychotherapist, neuroscience educator, and author of  Living a Trigger-Free Life,  to unpack the hidden brain mechanisms behind self-sabotage, people-pleasing, anxiety, and emotional reactivity. You’ll discover: • Why your brain protects you from...

In this episode of Truehope Cast , host Simon Brazier sits down with bipolar recovery expert Michelle Reittinger for an honest and challenging conversation about recovery, identity, and resistance to hope. Michelle shares her lived experience with bipolar disorder and why her message of non-invasive, nutrition-based recovery often attracts intense criticism. We explore why some people react strong...

After thirty years, the mission is clearer than ever. In Part Three , the final episode of the Truehope 30th Anniversary Special, David Stephan , Vice President of Truehope Canada, sits down with his father, founder Anthony Stephan , for a candid reflection on the full scope of Truehope’s journey and what it has taken to stay the course. This episode examines the long-term consequences of standing...

As thousands of lives began to change, the resistance began. In Part Two of the Truehope 30th Anniversary Special, founder Anthony Stephan and his son David Stephan , Vice President of Truehope Canada, take listeners into the most turbulent chapter of Truehope’s history. This episode explores the rise of EMPower Plus , a groundbreaking multi-nutrient formula that helped thousands of people experie...

Thirty years ago, one family’s struggle with severe mental illness set in motion a discovery that would challenge conventional thinking about mental health forever. In Part One of this three-part anniversary series, Truehope founder Anthony Stephan sits down with his son, David Stephan , Vice President of Truehope Canada, to tell the deeply personal story behind Truehope’s beginnings. This episode...

In Part 2 of this collaborative conversation, Jason Watkin , CEO of Purica and host of Swallow the Truth , and David Stephan , sponsor of Truehope Cast , turn their focus toward resilience, responsibility, and the future of natural health in Canada. They discuss germ theory versus terrain theory, nutritional deficiencies and mental health, parental rights, and health freedom, as well as the person...

In this special two-part collaboration, Jason Watkin , CEO of Purica and host of Swallow the Truth , sits down with David Stephan , VP of Truehope Canada, for a candid and unfiltered conversation on natural health, freedom, and power in Canada. Part 1 explores the strikingly similar beginnings of Purica and Truehope. Two companies that faced intense government opposition for helping Canadians acce...

Joining us is David Stephan , Vice President of Truehope Canada, to discuss why iodine deficiency has quietly become one of the most overlooked issues in modern wellness, how this deep-earth form of iodine differs from other forms on the market, and what that means for energy, metabolism, and mental clarity. Get ready for a grounded yet eye-opening conversation about the foundation of thyroid heal...

In this illuminating episode of Truehope Cast , we explore what it truly means to parent with presence — to raise children grounded in trust, joy, and emotional security. Our guest, Dr. Karen Molano , is a bilingual psychologist and early childhood specialist with over 20 years of experience guiding families through pregnancy and the first five years of life — the most critical window of developme...

The battle for Canada’s health freedom is on. Health Canada’s Self-Care Framework threatens to eliminate most of the natural health products Canadians rely on — and the people are fighting back. In this explosive episode of Truehope Cast , we join the Health Charter Tour: Day 4 — the nationwide movement led by constitutional lawyer Shawn Buckley and Truehope founder Anthony Stephan — to expose Hea...

What if aging wasn’t something to dread, but something to celebrate? 🎙️ In this episode of Truehope Cast , author and care management leader Corinne Auman joins us to challenge the stigma of ageism. From her book Keenagers to her thriving company, Corinne shows us how shifting our perspective on aging can unlock resilience, wisdom, and better mental health. Tune in to discover how to: ✅ Rethink a...

What happens when a near-death accident turns a pro athlete into a fearless natural health warrior? Meet Rob Rene — keynote speaker, herbalist, frequency medicine specialist, and host of I Am Pain Free . In this episode, Rob reveals how 2,000 years of biblical herbs and cutting-edge molecular hydrogen research are changing the game in natural healing. He pulls back the curtain on Big Pharma, share...

What if the stubborn health challenges you’ve been facing — low energy, weight struggles, mood swings, brain fog — all trace back to the same hidden source? In this eye-opening episode of Truehope Cast , we sit down with Reed Davis , Double-Board Certified Holistic Health Practitioner, Certified Nutritional Therapist, and founder of Functional Diagnostic Nutrition® . With over 10,000 clients perso...

What do nightmares, burnout, and FBI crime scenes have in common? Sleep. And Dr. Leah Kaylor knows exactly how it's all connected. In this riveting episode of Truehope Cast , host Simon Brazier sits down with Dr. Leah Kaylor—a prescribing psychologist, trauma expert, and the FBI’s go-to for sleep and mental performance under pressure. From her early days treating veterans at the Memphis VA to supp...

What if the key to true mental and emotional freedom isn’t out there—but within? In this powerful episode of Truehope Cast , we sit down with Claire Garner , Intuitive Emotional Healing Guide and founder of the Intuitive Emotional Healing framework. Claire has helped countless people move from emotional overwhelm to grounded clarity—teaching them how to shift patterns, heal past wounds, and reconn...

What if one family’s tragedy led to a mental health breakthrough that’s changed over 100,000 lives worldwide? In this powerful episode of Truehope Cast , we pull back the curtain on Epiphany: The Truehope Battle — the raw, emotional, and inspiring 90-minute documentary that reveals the unbelievable true story behind one of the most impactful natural mental health discoveries of our time. Joining u...

In EP183 , we sit down with Dr. Edward Esposito , a Miami-based chiropractor with nearly 30 years of experience transforming lives, from college athletes to professional baseball players. Known for integrating advanced techniques like the trigenics myoneural method and dry needling into chiropractic care, Dr. Esposito also champions the essential role of nutrition in musculoskeletal health. Togeth...

In this episode of Truehope Cast , psychotherapist and author Judith Belmont shares practical strategies for healing after trauma and loss. With 40+ years of experience and 11 self-help books to her name, Judy offers empowering tools to help you navigate grief, build resilience, and find hope again. 🎧 Truehope Cast is the official podcast of Truehope Canada—your source for motivation, inspiration...

In this transformative episode of The Truehope Cast , we welcome wellness expert Amy Vincze —a practitioner with over 20 years of experience in holistic health. From massage therapy to nutritional healing, Amy has dedicated her life to helping others thrive. But it’s her deep focus on tapping that’s changing lives. Amy shares how this simple yet powerful technique—also known as EFT (Emotional Free...

In this powerful and eye-opening episode, we sit down with Britt Ritchie —an expert in root-cause mental health care and founder of Mind Alchemy Mental Health . Britt specializes in helping high-achieving women who feel overwhelmed, emotionally drained, and disconnected despite appearing “together” on the outside. Together, we explore what it really means to move beyond symptom management and conv...