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 personal cost of speaking out. Jason and David reflect on media pressure, personal attacks, intimidation, and the psychological toll these experiences took on families and teams.
The episode also explores the role of targeted nutrition during extreme stress, why both companies refused to compromise their values despite financial pressure, and how Truehope and Purica continue to help people heal, think critically, and choose light over fear.
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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 access natural health products. Jason and David recount early battles with Health Canada, including armed raids intended to intimidate, coordinated pressure from government-funded agencies, and what they describe as misleading narratives pushed by state-supported media.
The conversation also addresses the removal of access to EMPower Plus, the devastating human consequences that followed, and Health Canada’s attempt to use personal tragedy to set a legal precedent that would criminalize parents for choosing natural health care. The episode closes with a broader discussion on corruption, power-grabbing, and how these forces are eroding trust, freedom, and humanity itself.
This is a powerful opening chapter in a two part series. Nothing is off-limits, and everything is rooted in lived experience.
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Part 2 continues the conversation, looking forward to the future of natural health, leadership, and choice.
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 health, the brilliance of bioavailability, and why Truehope continues to set the global standard for non-invasive, evidence-based healing.
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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 development. As the founder of LumiTot, Dr. Molano integrates neuroscience, functional medicine, and ancient wisdom into a powerful framework that helps parents move from survival mode to meaningful connection.
In this conversation, Dr. Molano and host Simon Brazier unpack:
💫 The science of early bonding and brain development
🧠 How parents can align mind, body, and heart for calmer homes
❤️ Why presence—not perfection—is the foundation of secure attachment
🌿 How LumiTot is reshaping the future of conscious parenting
If you’re ready to parent with more ease, clarity, and connection—this episode will open your heart and change how you see those precious early years.
🎧 Listen now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you tune in.
🌐 Learn more at www.truehopecanada.com
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 Health Canada’s insidious plan and ignite a new wave of awareness across the country.
Discover what’s really at stake, how the Charter of Health Freedom could protect your right to natural healing, and why Canadians everywhere are standing together to stop government overreach once and for all.
🎙 Hosted by Shawn Buckley, President of NHPPA
🔗 Learn more and take action:👉 www.NHPPA.org — Join the movement, sign the petition, and follow the Health Charter Tour.
👉 www.TruehopeCanada.com — Discover the story behind Truehope and EMPower Plus, the micronutrient formula that started a mental health revolution.
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 ageism in today’s culture
✅ Embrace aging as a positive, empowering stage of life
✅ Build a society where growing older is celebrated, not hidden
Learn more about Corinne: corinneauman.com
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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, shares his journey to pain-free living, and explains how you can “Exit the Old You” and step into a healthier, faith-filled life.
If you’ve ever questioned the mainstream medical system, this conversation will spark your courage to break free.
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 personally guided to better health and 4,000 practitioners trained across 50 countries, Reed is a true pioneer in uncovering the root causes of chronic health issues.
Reed reveals how your gut microbiome could be the missing link in solving metabolic chaos — and why treating symptoms without addressing underlying imbalances is a recipe for frustration. You’ll learn:
The surprising connection between gut health and metabolic dysfunction
Why functional lab testing can reveal what traditional medicine often misses
Practical, holistic strategies to restore balance from the inside out
If you’ve been searching for lasting solutions instead of temporary fixes, this conversation is your roadmap to sustainable wellness.
🎧 Truehope Cast is the official podcast of Truehope Canada, where we explore the complex psychological and physiological layers of mental health, offering motivation, inspiration, and real solutions in a beautiful but wild world.
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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 supporting agents exposed to some of the darkest corners of humanity, Dr. Kaylor brings raw insight, science-backed strategies, and powerful stories to the table. You’ll hear:
🧠 Why trauma rewires your sleep—and how to take control
🕵️♂️ What FBI agents are taught about psychological resilience
😴 Why most people are doing sleep wrong (and what to do instead)
📖 A sneak peek into her upcoming book The Sleep Advantage
Whether you’re a high performer, a first responder, or simply struggling to get a good night’s rest—this episode offers practical, life-changing tools to reset your nervous system and reclaim your sleep.
🎧 Truehope Cast is the official podcast of Truehope Canada. We dive deep into the connection between body and mind, exploring nutrition, psychology, and the science behind optimal mental health.
🌐 Learn more at truehopecanada.com
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 reconnect with their true selves.
Claire brings the “how” to the spiritual and mental wellness journey with practical tools, soul-deep awareness techniques, and the kind of truth that can bring tears—and transformation.
If you’ve ever felt stuck, lost, or longing to reclaim your inner compass, this episode is your call home.
Listen in and learn:
💫 What emotional competence really means
🌀 How to break free from unconscious cycles
🔥 The surprising power of tears and truth in the healing process
🌿 Why reclaiming your body is the first step to reclaiming your life
This is your invitation to slow down, tune in, and take the next step toward becoming the thriving, emotionally free human you were meant to be.
🔗 Learn more about Claire at intuitiveemotionalhealing.com
Truehope Cast is the official podcast of Truehope Canada—exploring the science, soul, and solutions behind mental wellness.
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 us is David Stephan, who has spent 22 years on the front lines with Truehope, helping people reclaim their mental wellness using the very discovery featured in the film. Together, we dive deep into:
✅ The heartbreak that sparked a revolution in mental health care✅ The scientific breakthroughs that challenged the status quo✅ The legal battles to defend Canadians’ rights to natural health solutions✅ The legacy and future of Truehope’s mission
And most importantly — we’ll tell you how you can be part of it.
📣 SAVE THE DATES:
Truehope Canada is hosting an exclusive live online screening of Epiphany: The Truehope Battle on July 22nd & 23rd. Every screening includes a special live Q&A with David Stephan, director Todd Harris, and constitutional lawyer and NHPPA president Shawn Buckley.
🎁 BONUS: Every ticket holder is automatically entered into a nightly prize draw for a $350 bundle of Truehope’s life-saving supplements!
This isn’t just a film — it’s a movement. And it starts right here on Truehope Cast.
TICKETS - www.truehopecanada.com/events
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.
Together, we dive into:
How chiropractic care supercharges athletic performance and recovery
Innovative ways to manage chronic pain without surgery
The powerful connection between nutrition and spinal health
How EMPower Plus continues to deliver hope, healing, and happiness to countless lives
If you're ready to discover the cutting-edge intersection of nutrition and chiropractic for true holistic wellness, this is the episode you won’t want to miss.
🎧 Listen now and join us on the path to a healthier, more resilient you.
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, knowledge, and solutions in a beautiful but wild world.
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 Freedom Technique)—can help break the cycle of stress, anxiety, and chronic emotional pain. We unpack her journey from illness to empowerment, and how you can use tapping to restore balance in your body and mind.
🔹 Learn how tapping works
🔹 Hear real-life examples of transformation
🔹 Discover the Soar with Tapping app
🔹 Get inspired to take back control of your emotional health
🎁 Podcast Listener Bonus: Get a special discount on Amy’s tapping app at soarwithtapping.com/podcast-special
📲 Connect with Amy Vincze and Soar With Tapping
Website: soarwithtapping.com
Facebook: facebook.com/soarwithtapping
YouTube: @soarwithtapping9898
Instagram: @soarwithtapping
LinkedIn: Amy Vincze
TikTok: @soarwithtapping
🎧 Listen now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you tune in.
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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 conventional diagnosis. Britt shares her holistic approach to mental health that addresses the deeper emotional patterns behind imposter syndrome, perfectionism, and burnout.
We also dive into the often-overlooked role of micronutrient supplementation in supporting mental well-being—especially for those living with chronic stress or long-standing mental health challenges. You’ll learn how nutritional support can be a game-changer in restoring balance, focus, and emotional resilience.
This conversation is a must-listen for anyone who feels like they’ve tried everything but still aren’t thriving—and who’s ready to reimagine mental health care with curiosity, compassion, and real transformation.
Connect with Britt Ritchie:
🌐 Website: mindalchemymentalhealth.com
📸 Instagram: @mindalchemymentalhealth
🔗 LinkedIn: Britt Ritchie
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 cause, not just the fruit of chronic disease.
Dr. Gupta, featured in NBC, FOX News Radio, Reader’s Digest, U.S. News & World Report, and more, brings deep insight and a refreshing perspective on what it really takes to reclaim your health. With his upcoming book "Reverse Your Diabetes: Treat the Root NOT the Fruit," he empowers people to break free from the pharmaceutical mindset and embrace science-backed lifestyle changes that make a lasting impact.
In this conversation, we dive into:
Why the “pill for an ill” model is failing us
The root causes of type 2 diabetes and how to reverse them naturally
The overlooked role of micronutrients in supporting both mental health and metabolic balance
How to become your own health advocate in a system that often prioritizes treatment over prevention
Whether you're navigating your own health journey or simply curious about a more holistic path forward, this episode will challenge what you think you know about medicine—and inspire you to take back control.
🔗 Learn more about Dr. Gupta at realhealthroots.com
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 game-changer for emotional well-being and resilience.
Whether you're navigating chronic health challenges, supporting a loved one, or just curious about the mind-body connection, this episode is packed with insights you won't want to miss.
✨ Topics we cover:
The role of the limbic system in chronic illness
How trauma and stress affect brain circuitry
Why micronutrients are key for healing and nervous system balance
Practical steps for emotional and physical recovery
🔗 Connect with Lori Clemmons
Website: https://loriclemmons.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/loriclemmonswellness
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/loriclemmonswellness
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@loriclemmons
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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/loriclemmons
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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, an expert in movement, bodywork, and holistic health. We’ll break down:
Whether you're an athlete, a health enthusiast, or someone struggling with chronic pain, this episode will open your eyes to a game-changing aspect of health and healing.
Tune in and discover how taking care of your fascia can transform how you move, feel, and live!
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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 into wisdom.
Alicia shares her insights on how unresolved childhood pain manifests in adulthood, influencing our relationships, behaviours, and even our health. We discuss practical ways to access and nurture the inner child, allowing for deep emotional healing and personal growth.
But healing isn’t just emotional—it’s biochemical. Alicia also uncovers the critical role ofmicronutrient deficiencies in mental health, explaining how conditions like anxiety, stress, and ADHD often stem from imbalances in the body. Learn how replenishing essential nutrients can restore emotional stability, improve focus, and unlock a new level of well-being.
💡Key Takeaways:
🔹 The science behind the inner child and why healing it is essential for adult well-being
🔹 How childhood trauma influences anxiety, self-sabotage, and limiting beliefs
🔹 The surprising link between micronutrient deficiencies and psychological disorders
🔹 Simple strategies to nurture emotional resilience and restore balance
If you’ve ever felt stuck in patterns of stress, fear, or self-doubt, this episode is your invitation to heal from the inside out. Tune in and take the first step toward transformation!
LINKS
https://www.instagram.com/alicia_farricielli
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 offer healing and purpose.
Debbie also shares the remarkable story of how Truehope Canada was born out of tragedy—yet became an answer to prayer, bringing hope and mental wellness to thousands. If you’re searching for encouragement, clarity, or a renewed sense of purpose, this episode is for you.
🔹 The connection between faith and mental well-being
🔹 Why so many young people struggle with hopelessness
🔹 How Truehope Canada emerged from loss to change lives
🔹 Practical ways to strengthen your faith in difficult times
Join us for an uplifting discussion on faith, resilience, and the transformative power of hope.
🎧 Listen now and be inspired!
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