For a lot of men, staying silent feels like strength. But what if it’s the opposite?

In this episode of the Don’t Change Much Podcast, Paralympic gold medalist Greg Stewart challenges that belief head-on. In a raw, honest conversation with Mike Cameron and Trevor Botkin, Greg explores why silence has become the default for so many men and why talking might be the most courageous act there is.

Greg shares his journey from elite sport to emotional burnout, and how learning to talk, ask for help, and sit with discomfort reshaped his sense of identity, resilience, and self-care. The conversation moves through fatherhood fears, intrusive thoughts, masculinity, and the unspoken rules that keep men isolated, even when they’re surrounded by people.

You’ll hear:

• Why silence often masks fear, shame, or loneliness
• How “toughing it out” quietly leads to disconnection
• Why vulnerability builds trust, leadership, and real resilience
• Simple practices to pause, breathe, and stay present in hard moments

If you’re looking for a real-world conversation about men’s health, mental health, and showing up more fully in your life, this episode meets you exactly where you are.

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Chapters

00:00 The Toughness Debate

00:36 Meet Greg Stewart: A Champion's Journey

02:35 Greg's Early Life and Challenges

04:47 The Turning Point: Seeking Help

05:44 Mindful Athlete: Embracing Vulnerability

08:49 The Power of Ownership and Responsibility

15:30 The Role of Vulnerability in Personal Growth

18:13 Self-Love and Healthy Relationships

19:51 Navigating Fatherhood: The Emotional Journey

20:10 Struggles and Realities of Expecting Fathers

21:26 The Importance of Acknowledging Emotions

22:30 Helplessness and Support During Childbirth

24:43 Intrusive Thoughts and Mental Health

28:25 Breaking the Patriarchy

31:15 The Role of Toughness and Resilience

34:24 Practical Takeaways for Mental Well-being

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A lot of men aren’t “angry guys.” They’re overwhelmed, disconnected, and running out of space to breathe, and it’s catching up with them.

In this episode of the Don’t Change Much Podcast, Gene Bernier, CTO & Don’t Change Much Producer at CMHF, joins hosts Trevor Botkin and Mike Cameron on camera for an honest conversation about anger, men’s mental health, and why reacting isn’t the same thing as responding. Together, they break down how anger shows up in the body, why it’s often the only emotion men were taught to recognize, and how today’s social pressure is amplifying everyday frustration.

The conversation moves from the pressures young men are facing today to how anger often masks sadness, fear, or feeling left behind. The turning point isn’t about “controlling” anger. It’s about learning how to pause before it explodes.

Not therapy-speak. Not perfection. Just a small, practiced moment that can change the outcome.

You’ll hear practical, real-world tools men can use immediately, including:

• How to use anger as a cue to slow down instead of reacting
• Why naming what you’re feeling changes everything
• How to pause long enough to choose a better response
• Why emotions are temporary, but consequences can be permanent
• How connection and listening can de-escalate even the hardest moments

This episode is about resilience, self-care, and connection. Not fixing yourself and not getting it perfect, just learning how to show up with a little more awareness and a lot less damage.

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  TedX Talk - https://www.ted.com/talks/mike_cameron_redefining_badass_the_way_we_think_about_strong_is_wrong

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What happens when two men sit down, drop the armour, and tell the truth about who they really are? On this episode of the Don’t Change Much Podcast, we introduce our new co-hosts, Mike Cameron and Trevor Botkin—two guys who have lived through rock bottom, rebuilt their lives, and are still doing the work every day.

They share the same mission: help men close the gap between who they are and who they want to be.

In this raw and hopeful conversation, Mike and Trevor unpack what healing actually looks like for men—navigating shame, asking for help, getting blindsided by grief, and learning to show up as the man you want to be, not the one you’re pretending to be. They share their stories of addiction, trauma, devastating loss, and the life-saving power of connection.

What emerges is a powerful reminder that resilience isn’t only about being strong… it’s also about learning to feel again.

This isn’t self-help fluff. It’s the hard, uncomfortable, life-changing work of becoming emotionally honest.

You’ll hear:
• Why men avoid asking for help and how to break that pattern
• How shame fuels isolation and what stops it from running your life
• The simple question Mike uses to course-correct when he’s slipping
• Why Trevor believes self-forgiveness is the most unselfish thing a man can do

If you’ve ever felt stuck, alone, or like you’re not the man you want to be, this conversation is your reminder: healing is possible… and you don’t have to do it on your own.

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• LinkedIn - https://linkedin.com/in/mikecameron
• Website - https://mikecameron.ca/
  
• TedX Talk - https://www.ted.com/talks/mike_cameron_redefining_badass_the_way_we_think_about_strong_is_wrong

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Chapters

00:00 Introduction: The Struggle with Humility

00:50 Meet the Hosts: Mike and Trevor

01:21 The Importance of Human Connection

02:55 Personal Journeys: Overcoming Challenges

06:21 The Power of Vulnerability and Asking for Help

09:27 A Heartbreaking Loss: Mike's Story

14:09 Honoring Colleen: Making Beautiful Shit Happen

18:22 Finding Beauty in Grief: Trevor's Story

19:20 Coping with Loss and Family Support

21:02 Finding Strength in Vulnerability

21:38 Redefining Masculinity

22:28 The Power of Emotional Connection

23:28 Overcoming Addiction and Self-Discovery

26:10 The Importance of Sharing Stories

29:37 Navigating Shame and Forgiveness

33:49 Building a Hopeful Future

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