Episode 63: Michael Bentley on Skepticism, SierraSil®, and the Future of Natural Health

What happens when a supplements skeptic ends up leading a Canadian natural health company with clinically backed, patented ingredients? In this episode of Munching on Molecules, we sit down with Michael Bentley, President of SierraSil® Health Inc., to talk about leadership, credibility, and the role of natural health products in Canada. We interviewed Michael live on location at the Multivac Innovation Center after first meeting him at CHFA Vancouver, where his topical spray drew us into the SierraSil booth. With experience across personnel and safety, sales and marketing, and operations management, Michael brings a wide-ranging perspective to both business leadership and the natural health sector. Michael shares how he went from being a "supplement skeptic" to taking the reins at SierraSil, and what he has learned along the way. We also get into SierraSil’s three product lines, the importance of Canada’s natural health industry, and a few personal stories, including his first Sun Run (after quitting running due to sore knees). In this episode, we discuss: Michael’s path from supplements skeptic to President of SierraSil® What sets SierraSil® apart and an overview of its three product lines Why Canada’s natural health industry plays such an important role Michael’s reflections on leadership, including taking the reins at SierraSil This episode offers an insightful look at leadership, credibility, and innovation in Canada’s natural health sector. Tune in for a thoughtful conversation on natural health innovation, industry leadership, and the unexpected paths that shape a career. Learn more about: SierraSil® Health Inc.: https://sierrasil.com Canadian Health & Fitness Institute: https://chfi.fit Canadian National Health and Fitness Day: June 6, 2026 Let's Move Canada Challenge: https://letsmovecanada.com