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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LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/greg-stewart-ply-bba-7ab19161/

Website - https://themindfulete.ca/

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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 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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• LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/genebernier/

Follow Mike Cameron

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• Youtube - https://youtube.com/mikecameronspeaks
• Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/mikedavidcameron/
• X - Mike Cameron (@axiommike) / X
• 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

Follow Trevor Botkin

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• Website - https://menshealthfoundation.ca/
• Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/menshealthfdn/
• Facebook - https://facebook.com/menshealthfoundation

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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.

Follow Mike Cameron

• Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/mikecameron.ca/
• Youtube - https://youtube.com/mikecameronspeaks
• Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/mikedavidcameron/
• X - Mike Cameron (@axiommike) / X
• 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

Follow Trevor Botkin

• LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/trevor-botkin-869ab5143/

Follow Canadian Men’s Health Foundation

• Website - https://menshealthfoundation.ca/
• Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/menshealthfdn/
• Facebook - https://facebook.com/menshealthfoundation

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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We've been taught that supporting men's health somehow takes away from supporting women's health. This episode shatters that zero-sum myth, arguing that raising one boat raises all.

Host Buzz Bishop is joined by Nicky Dhaliwal (Canadian Men's Health Foundation), Mike Cameron (Connected Men), and Clair Davis (Midlife Mentors) to discuss why men's health is family health.

The group gets honest about what they’re seeing in homes, workplaces, and communities: women feeling judged for supporting men; men afraid of mentoring after #MeToo; and young men experiencing anger at nearly double the national rate.

They dive into startling CMHF research showing 50% of young men (19–29) are at risk of problem anger and violent impulses. The key to breaking this cycle and building resilience? Deep Connection

This episode offers tangible self-care and connection steps to support men's mental health:

• The Power of Exclusive Spaces: Why men-only workshops create a unique, safe dynamic where men feel permission to open up and be vulnerable.
• Be Curious, Not Assuming: Claire shares the need to be curious about the men in your life and avoid the shame-based assumptions that keep the shadow bag closed.
• Use Silence as a Tool: When you ask, "How are you?" allow the silence to breathe; that’s where the truth shows up.
• Emotions Drive Behavior: Mike explains the sequence: emotion → decisions → behaviors → results.
• Hug Until They Let Go: A beautifully simple piece of advice from CMHF/Blueprint for building stronger relationships with your kids.

A healthy man is not a perfect man. He just needs a thousand small acts of connection to move the needle. Tune in to find out how to create the space for those acts.

Follow Claire Davis

• Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/midlifementors/
• Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/themidlifementors
• Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/groups/themidlifementorscommunity
• Website - https://themidlifementors.com/

Follow Mike Cameron

• Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/mikecameron.ca/
• Youtube - https://youtube.com/mikecameronspeaks
• Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/mikedavidcameron/
• X - Mike Cameron (@axiommike) / X
• 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

Follow Canadian Men’s Health Foundation

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• Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/menshealthfdn/
• Facebook - https://facebook.com/menshealthfoundation

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What if your anger isn't really anger at all? What if it's grief? Or fear? Or shame? Or something else entirely?

On this episode of Don't Change Much, host Buzz Bishop speaks with Dr. David Kuhl, a UBC professor and physician who believes that learning to be emotionally honest is the key to being a better man, partner, and father.

Get ready to look under the anger and find out what's really going on.

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Struggling with an all-or-nothing approach to fitness? This episode explores why the best strategy is, quite literally, "don't change much." Health Psychologist Dr. Eli Puterman and Personal Trainer Tim Kelly explain how to overcome common mental barriers when starting a new routine. Learn the science of how movement trains your body to better handle stress and why even a 10-minute walk provides a powerful mental and physical boost.

Dr. Eli Puterman is a clinical counsellor and Associate Professor in the School of Kinesiology at the University of British Columbia, as well as the Canada Research Chair in Physical Activity and Health. He directs the Fitness, Aging, and Stress (FAST) Lab, where he investigates how physical activity can protect against the negative effects of stress on cellular aging and mental health.

Tim Kelly is the Head of Fitness Experience for Club 16 Trevor Linden Fitness. With over 20 years of experience, he is dedicated to advancing the professional development of personal trainers, equipping them with the knowledge and skills to deliver exceptional client experiences. Tim is passionate about making health and wellness approachable for everyone. As a contributor to DontChangeMuch.ca, he specializes in breaking down complex goals into small, sustainable actions that help people succeed—whether they are fitness professionals or individuals just beginning their journey.

Follow Tim Kelly

• Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/timkellyclub16/
• LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/timothy-kelly-03726b/

Connect with Dr. Eli Puterman

• https://www.psychologytoday.com/ca/therapists/eli-puterman-vancouver-bc/1333323

Follow Canadian Men’s Health Foundation

• Website - https://menshealthfoundation.ca/
• Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/menshealthfdn/
• Facebook - https://facebook.com/menshealthfoundation

Chapters

00:12 The Secret to Handling Stress
00:18 Meet the Experts: Dr. Eli Putman and Tim Kelly
03:14 Overcoming Mental Barriers in the Gym
05:40 The Science Behind Exercise and Stress
07:21 Maintaining Consistency in Exercise
09:13 Movement vs. Exercise
10:47 Low-Intensity Workouts and Heart Rate
17:10 The Importance of Healthspan
20:14 The Mental Benefits of Exercise
22:36 First Steps to Breaking Bad Habits
24:06 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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What happens when the habits that make you successful in sports don’t work in life?

As a teenager, Trevor Linden was drafted second overall by the Vancouver Canucks. By 21, he was the team captain. The mindset that drove him to push harder, never showing weakness, left him carrying a weight many men know too well: suffering in silence.

In this candid conversation with host Dan Murphy, Trevor shares the lessons hockey didn’t teach him: the power of connection, the guidance of mentors, and why caring for your mental and physical health is not optional.

Whether you’re chasing goals at work, raising a family, or just trying to feel your best, Trevor’s story is a reminder that it’s never too late to make small, meaningful changes—and that real strength comes from taking care of yourself and those who count on you.

Follow Trevor Linden

• Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/trevor_linden/
• Champion Profile - https://menshealthfoundation.ca/champions/trevor-linden/
• Website - https://www.trevorlindenfitness.com/

Follow Canadian Men’s Health Foundation

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• Facebook - https://facebook.com/menshealthfoundation

Chapters

00:55 Trevor Linden's Early Life and Family Values

02:29 Journey to Professional Hockey

05:32 Becoming a Leader and Captain

08:27 Lessons from a Hockey Career

10:55 Transition to Post-Playing Days

13:30 Promoting Men's Health and Wellness

17:22 Business Ventures and Leadership

21:05 Setting an Example for the Next Generation

23:10 Concluding Thoughts and Final Message

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For many men in the trades, work is more than a job; it’s an identity. But the weight of long hours, money stress, and pressure to “be strong” can become overwhelming, with devastating consequences.

In this raw and deeply human episode, host Buzz Bishop sits down with Trevor Botkin (The FORGE), Andrew Perez (Canadian Association for Suicide Prevention), and two men - Mitch Orton and Rob Saloman - who lost a brother or son who worked in the trades.

Together, they break the silence around pressure, identity, and the weight of “being the tough guy.”

What unfolds is a conversation about survival, brotherhood, and change. From lived experience to national advocacy, each voice shows that while the crisis is real, so is the possibility of hope.

You’ll come away with:
💡 Why peer-to-peer conversations cut through stigma
💡 Signs to look for when someone you love is struggling
💡 How even one honest conversation can save a life

This is not just about suicide prevention. It’s about building stronger connections, redefining strength, and reminding every man: you are not alone.

If you or a loved one needs support, please call or text 988 to reach Canada’s Suicide Crisis Helpline.

Learn more about the

• The FORGE - https://entertheforge.ca/
• CASP - https://suicideprevention.ca/
  
  

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