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Truehope Cast

by Truehope Canada

Truehope Cast takes a deep dive into mental health's many psychological and physiological aspects. This is the show for you if you want motivation, inspiration, knowledge and solutions.

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  1. EP204: Healing Beyond Talk: Trauma, Nutrition, and the Future of Mental Health

    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…

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  2. EP203: What If Your Trauma Started at Birth?

    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,...

  3. EP202: Rebuilding the Thyroid: A Research Nutrient-Based Protocol

    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....

  4. EP201: Raising Resilient Sons in a Depleted World

    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…

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  5. EP200: From Pharmacy to Family: Truehope in Real Life

    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...

  6. EP199: When the Brain Is Ready to Heal: Biology Meets Emotional Change

    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,...

  7. EP198: When Recovery Threatens Identity: Why Healing Makes Some People Angry

    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...

  8. Truehope 30th Anniversary Special — Part 3

    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…

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  9. Truehope 30th Anniversary Special — Part 2

    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...

  10. Truehope 30th Anniversary Special — Part 1

    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...

  11. EP194: Choosing the Light When Everything Is on the Line

    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,...

  12. EP193: Standing Ground When the System Strikes Back

    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...

  13. EP192: The Element of Vitality: Understanding Nascent Iodine

    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…

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  14. EP191: Parenting with Presence — Cultivating Trust, Joy, and Security

    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…

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  15. EP190: Health Canada’s Silent War on Natural Health & the Movement to Stop It

    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...

  16. EP189: Overcoming Ageism

    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...

  17. EP188: The Exodus Formula: Natural Healing, Biblical Health, and Breaking Free from Big Pharma

    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...

  18. EP187: Unravelling Metabolic Chaos – The Gut Microbiome Solution

    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...

  19. EP186: Sleep, Trauma, and the FBI: What You Were Never Taught

    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...

  20. EP185: Reclaiming the Body – Truth, Tears, and Transformation

    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...

  21. EP184: Epiphany: The Truehope Battle (with David Stephan)

    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…

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  22. EP183: Integrating Nutrition and Chiropractic for Holistic Wellness

    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…

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  23. EP182: Healing and Growing from Trauma and Loss

    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…

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  24. EP181: From Overwhelmed to Empowered: The Healing Power of Tapping

    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…

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  25. EP180: Reimagining Mental Health Beyond Medication & Diagnosis

    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”...

  26. EP179: Breaking Free from the “Pill for an Ill” Mentality

    Is our healthcare system more focused on managing symptoms than truly healing? In this eye-opening episode, Dr. Raj Gupta—renowned wellness expert, media contributor, and author—joins us to challenge the mainstream “pill for an ill” approach and introduce a powerful alternative: treating the root...

  27. EP178: Healing the Unseen: Understanding the Limbic System’s Role in Transforming Health

    In this enlightening episode, we sit down with Lori Clemmons to explore the hidden power of the limbic system and how it profoundly shapes our experience of chronic illness. Lori sheds light on why nervous system regulation is essential for recovery and how micronutrient support can be a...

  28. EP177: Fascia 101: What It Is, Why It Matters, and How to Keep It Healthy

    Did you know your body has a hidden network that affects everything from movement to pain, flexibility, and even your emotions? It’s called fascia, and it’s way more important than most people realize! In this episode of Truehope Cast, we dive deep into the world of fascia with Cameron Moffatt…

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  29. EP176: Healing the Inner Child: Transforming Wounds into Wisdom

    What if the key to overcoming your deepest struggles lies in reconnecting with your inner child? In this powerful conversation, we sit down withAlicia Farricielli, a renowned holistic healer and wellness expert, to explore the profound journey of healing childhood wounds and transforming them…

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  30. EP175: How Embracing faith can transform your life

    In this powerful episode of Truehope Cast, we welcome Debbie Howell for an inspiring conversation on how embracing faith can transform your life. We explore the role of spirituality in overcoming adversity, the growing crisis of hopelessness among today’s youth, and the profound ways faith can...

  31. EP174: The "Giving Up Generation": Addressing Hopelessness Among Youth

    Why are so many young people today struggling with anxiety, depression, and a sense of hopelessness? In this eye-opening conversation, Dr. Henry Venter unpacks the crisis facing today’s youth—the “Giving Up Generation.” We explore the root causes of their struggles, from a lack of purpose and...

  32. EP173: Understanding Transgenerational Trauma

    In this episode, we sit down with Marie Birtel, a remarkable journalist, university lecturer, children’s hospice worker, and psychological counsellor, to delve into the complex topic of transgenerational trauma. Marie’s unique blend of expertise allows her to uncover deep patterns of dependency...

  33. EP172: A Creator’s Guide to Stopping Self-Harm

    In this deeply moving episode, we welcome Maggie Parr, author of A Creator’s Guide to Stopping Self-Harm, who shares her extraordinary four-decade journey to healing from self-injury. Maggie offers a transformative perspective on overcoming self-harm through creativity, self-discovery, and...

  34. EP171: The Power of Forgiveness

    Katharine Giovanni is a three-time award-winning best-selling author, speaker, and one of the original founders of the independent concierge industry. Katharine has authored over twelve books, including her latest release, 'The Ultimate Path to Forgiveness: Unlocking Your Power.' Katharine's...

  35. EP170: Chronic Disease & Health Empowerment

    Dr. Peter Glidden is an American Naturopathic Doctor with over 35 years of experience in the industry. He is the author of "Everybody Is Sick, And I Know Why” and “Attempt A Cure With Wholistic Medicine.” He is a leading voice when it comes to natural health, health freedom and medical choice....

  36. EP169: Freedom from Depression, Anxiety, & other Mood Disorders

    Chloe Jimenez-Peters is a transformational hypnotherapist and trauma-informed coach. She works with women worldwide to rapidly identify and transform the subconscious blueprint of PMDD & Perimenopause symptoms so that you can expand into your full potential, thrive with purpose and have the...

  37. EP168: Women's Health & Informed Consent

    Dr. Darrell Martin is a gynecologist and healthcare advocate with four decades of expertise in women’s health. He has testified before Congress, championing the rights of Certified Nurse Midwives and patients' freedom to select their healthcare providers. Dr. Martin takes great pride in having...

  38. EP167: The Upside of Bipolar

    Michelle Reittinger was diagnosed with bipolar disorder in 1998. For the next 12 years, she experienced a tumultuous journey filled with manic and depressive episodes, therapy sessions, doctor visits, psychotropic medications, hospitalizations, and suicide attempts. Eventually, she and her...

  39. EP166: The Evolution of Masculinity and the Modern Relationship

    Kristal DeSantis is a licensed marriage and family therapist based in Austin, Texas, and she is known for her expertise in relationships, trauma work, and sex therapy. With a focus on supporting first-responder couples and addressing men's issues, Kristal offers a unique therapeutic approach…

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  40. EP165: How to Tackle Addiction & Mental Health in 2024

    Dr. Cali Estes, The Addictions Coach, is a highly sought-after addiction professional, life coach, recovery coach, performance coach and wellness guru who blends talk therapy with positive change to assist her clients in unlocking their true potential. For her work in drug addiction and...

  41. EP164: Natural Health Product Security Under Threat: Health Canada's Awful Approach to Regulation

    Shawn Buckley is a Canadian constitutional lawyer with 30 years of experience and a proven track record defending more natural health companies against Health Canada than any other lawyer. Since 2008, Mr. Buckley has been President of the Natural Health Products Protection Association (NHPPA),...

  42. EP163: Red Light Therapy & its Healing Potential

    John is a Certified Master Trainer, speaker, and fitness professional with 15 years of experience in the fitness industry. John's journey through training and competitions exposed him to injuries, fueling his quest for optimized injury prevention and recovery methods. During this pursuit, he...

  43. EP162: The Dangers of Social Media, Stress & Gratitude

    Dr. Angelo Valenti is a consulting psychologist in Nashville, Tennessee. His firm, The Company Psychologist, helps companies hire the right people for their cultures, develops talent within organizations, and coaches present and future leaders. He also coaches individuals who want to live their...

  44. EP161: Bill C-69

    Bill C-69, also known as the Budget Implementation Act, 2024, proposed changes that would give Health Canada extraordinary power to regulate the off-label use of drugs and natural health products alike. This could severely impact the freedom of medical professionals and natural health…

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  45. EP160: Hormone Health in Pregnancy & Postpartum

    Dr. Emilie Wilson is a naturopathic doctor, acupuncturist, author, and new mother. Her clinical background is in women's cardiometabolic and hormone health. After a traumatic childbirth in late 2022, she entered a tough postpartum time, including struggles with postpartum depression and anxiety....

  46. EP159: NHPPA & Health Freedom

    Veronica Jean is the national campaign manager for the National Health Product Protection Association, or NHPPA. The Vice President of Truehope Canada, David Stephan, sits down with Veronica to discuss the latest developments regarding natural health products and Health Canada's ongoing efforts…

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  47. EP158: Heart Disease and Medical Freedom

    Dr. Jack Wolfson is a board-certified cardiologist, best-selling author, husband and father, and America's #1 natural heart doctor. More than a million people have experienced the transformational power of his courses and events for over two decades. He is named one of America’s Top Functional...

  48. EP157: Oxalate Overload & Toxic Superfoods

    Sally K. Norton, MPH, is a distinguished expert in dietary oxalates with 35 years of experience in health education and research. She holds a nutrition degree from Cornell University and a master’s in Public Health from the University of North Carolina. Her personal healing experience inspired...

  49. EP156: Sleep Apnea and Mental Health

    Dr. Dylan Petkus is a physician, researcher, and health optimization expert who takes an integrated approach to sleep apnea. As a peer-reviewed published author and award-winning researcher with a medical degree, a master's degree in endocrinology, and a master's degree in public health, Dr.…

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  50. EP155: Pregnancy, Mental Health & EMPower Plus

    Kassidy Deming is a 26-year-old wife, soon-to-be mother, and devoted Christian. She works as a nutritionist at a health food store called InsideU. Due to her struggles, Kassidy became passionate about natural health, mental health, minerals, and nutrition. One day, Kassidy came across our…

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Truehope Cast takes a deep dive into mental health's many psychological and physiological aspects. This is the show for you if you want motivation, inspiration, knowledge and solutions.

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