Tony Stephan, founder of TrueHope Nutritional Support, shares his deeply personal journey that led to the development of one of Canada’s most recognized micronutrient therapies for mental health. After the devastating loss of his wife to suicide while battling bipolar disorder, Tony’s family continued to struggle with severe mental illness. Desperate for solutions, he partnered with researcher David Hardy to develop a broad-spectrum micronutrient formula. The results with his own children were life-changing, sparking wider trials and collaborations with international psychiatrists, including Harvard’s Dr. Charles Popper.

In this interview, Tony recounts the early breakthroughs, the resistance from Health Canada, and the ongoing fight to keep natural mental health options available to Canadians. He speaks candidly about regulatory raids, legal battles, and the families who credit micronutrient therapy with saving their lives. Despite enormous obstacles, Tony remains dedicated to advancing nutritional psychiatry and protecting the freedom to choose natural interventions for mental wellness. His message to Ottawa is urgent: protect Canadians’ right to access safe, effective alternatives that have transformed countless lives.