Healing the Soul A Psychiatrist's Holistic Approach to Mental Wellness with Dr Sam Zand on The Healers Café with Manon Bolliger

In this episode of The Healers Café, Manon Bolliger, FCAH, RBHT (facilitator and retired naturopath with 30+ years of practice) speaks to Dr Sam Zand highlights the importance of addressing biological, psychological, environmental, and spiritual factors. He emphasizes rapport-building with patients, using introspection over metrics, and the potential of ketamine for brain optimization. Zand advocates for a more connected, spiritual approach to mental health, leveraging ancient wisdom and modern technologies to enhance wellness.

 

For the transcript and full story go to: https://www.drmanonbolliger.com/dr-sam-zand  

 

Highlights from today's episode include:

Dr. Zand reflects on the historical lack of understanding about the brain-gut connection and the importance of holistic education.

 

Dr Zand emphasizes the importance of being a humble student and questioning established practices in brain science.

 

Manon Bolliger  28:24

A couple of thoughts that have come from the interview with Dr Sam Zand is just that, you know, the ability to be opened, that we may not have everything yet, that we're constantly work in progress.

 

ABOUT DR SAM ZAND:

Dr. Sam Zand is a board-certified psychiatrist and a leading voice in holistic mental health care. With a passion for integrating traditional psychiatry with innovative, evidence-based approaches, Dr. Zand helps individuals achieve lasting mental wellness by addressing the mind, body, and spirit.

As the founder of Anywhere Clinic, Dr. Zand is pioneering accessible, patient-centered mental health care through telepsychiatry, offering a blend of medication management, therapy, lifestyle interventions, and neuroplasticity-based treatments. His approach goes beyond symptom relief—he focuses on root causes, guiding patients toward sustainable healing through mindfulness, nutrition, movement, and mindset shifts.

Dr. Zand is also a recognized expert in ketamine-assisted therapy, utilizing sublingual ketamine treatments to help patients struggling with depression, anxiety, PTSD, and other mental health conditions. By combining medication with therapeutic support, he empowers patients to rewire thought patterns, break free from limiting beliefs, and rediscover their purpose.

Beyond clinical practice, Dr. Zand is an educator, speaker, and advocate for mental health awareness. He has been featured on leading mental health and business podcasts, sharing insights on holistic psychiatry, neuroplasticity, and emotional resilience. He is passionate about breaking the stigma around mental health care and helping people realize that true healing is possible.

Through his work, Dr. Zand continues to transform the way mental health care is delivered, making compassionate, effective treatment accessible to all. Whether through one-on-one care, digital resources, or speaking engagements, his mission remains the same: to help people cultivate a life of mental clarity, emotional strength, and holistic well-being.


Core purpose/passion: My core purpose is to redefine mental health care by making it more holistic, accessible, and transformative. I believe true healing goes beyond symptom management—it requires addressing the mind, body, and spirit. My mission is to help people break free from limiting patterns, heal from past wounds, and step into their full potential. Through Anywhere Clinic, psychedelic-assisted therapy, and neuroplasticity-based treatments, I’m committed to empowering individuals with the tools they need to heal. By integrating science, compassion, and innovation, I strive to create a world where mental wellness is within reach for everyone, no matter where they are.

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ABOUT MANON BOLLIGER, FCAH, RBHT 

As a de-registered (2021) board-certified naturopathic physician & in practice since 1992, I’ve seen an average of 150 patients per week and have helped people ranging from rural farmers in Nova Scotia to stressed out CEOs in Toronto to tri-athletes here in Vancouver. 

My resolve to educate, empower and engage people to take charge of their own health is evident in my best-selling books:  'What Patients Don’t Say if Doctors Don’t Ask: The Mindful Patient-Doctor Relationship' and 'A Healer in Every Household: Simple Solutions for Stress'.  I also teach BowenFirst™ Therapy through and hold transformational workshops to achieve these goals.

So, when I share with you that LISTENING to Your body is a game changer in the healing process, I am speaking from expertise and direct experience".

Manon’s Mission: A Healer in Every Household! 

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* De-Registered, revoked & retired naturopathic physician after 30 years of practice in healthcare. Now resourceful & resolved to share with you all the tools to take care of your health & vitality!