Don't Change Much

You feel fine. Nothing hurts. Everything seems normal.

But that doesn’t always mean you’re healthy.

In this episode of the Don’t Change Much Podcast, hosts Mike Cameron and Trevor Botkin sit down with medical oncologist and prevention researcher Dr. Zia Poonja to talk about a problem many men don’t realize they’re facing until it’s too late.

The gap between feeling healthy and actually being healthy.

Because for a lot of men, the warning signs don’t show up until years, sometimes decades, after the damage has already started.

Dr. Poonja introduces the idea of healthspan. Not just how long you live, but how long you stay strong, capable, and independent.

The conversation explores why so many men avoid doctors, delay testing, or assume they’re fine simply because they don’t have symptoms. And how that mindset can quietly lead to bigger problems later on.

It also challenges the idea of “normal” health. Just because your numbers fall within a range doesn’t mean you’re operating at your best.

One of the most powerful ideas in the episode is a simple shift in perspective.

Instead of asking, “Do I feel okay right now?”

Ask, “Am I building a body that will hold up 20 or 30 years from now?”

Because the goal isn’t just to live longer.

It’s to stay strong enough to actually enjoy the life you’ve built.

This isn’t about fear or drastic change.

It’s about paying attention earlier, making small adjustments, and giving yourself a better chance at a healthier future.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• Why many men feel healthy but aren’t actually healthy
• The difference between lifespan vs healthspan (and why it matters)
• Why waiting for symptoms is one of the biggest health mistakes men make
• How “normal” test results can still hide underlying risk
• Why strength and muscle are critical for long-term health
• The real reason men avoid doctors and delay testing
• How to start thinking about your future health today
• Simple ways men can take a more proactive approach to their health

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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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The career is steady. The family is healthy. And on paper, life looks exactly the way it’s supposed to.

But internally, the weight of carrying it all is starting to feel unsustainable. You might even catch yourself wondering why you feel so exhausted when you have so much to be grateful for.

Sometimes life can look fine on the outside and still feel heavy on the inside.

In this special live recording of the Don’t Change Much Podcast, hosts Mike Cameron and Trevor Botkin sit down with broadcaster Chris Gailus, Paralympic gold medalist Greg Stewart, and comedian Toby Hargrave for an honest conversation about the things men don’t usually say out loud.

Chris shares how a sudden medical emergency forced him to start paying closer attention to his health. Greg reflects on how tying his identity to achievement left him searching for who he really was. Toby talks about the moment he realized burnout had quietly caught up with him. And Trevor speaks openly about the cost of pretending everything was fine when it wasn’t. 

What follows is a conversation about the pressure many men feel to hold everything together and what happens when that pressure finally cracks.

The discussion moves from the “armor” men wear as providers to the simple but powerful idea of being a lighthouse for the people around them: someone who shows up, stands steady, and listens.

In this episode you’ll hear about:

• The "Lighthouse" Concept: Why you don’t need to steer someone else's ship; you just need to stand on solid rock.
• Body Literacy: Recognizing when your physical symptoms like shortness of breath or persistent pain are actually a cry for help.
• The Guilt Gap: Breaking the cycle of resentment that comes from struggling while "having it good."
• Spontaneous Connection: Why the most important conversations don't happen at a boardroom table, but in the middle of everyday life.

This isn’t a lecture or a self-help formula.

It’s a group of men telling the truth about their lives and discovering that honesty might be one of the strongest things a man can do.

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Get to Know Chris Gailus - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bqeifo44uj8

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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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Chapters

00:00 Rock Bottom Wake Up

01:05 Live Podcast Kickoff

01:52 Meet the Panelists

03:53 Chris Blood Clot Scare

07:37 Symptoms and Self Advocacy

09:28 Greg Identity and Help

14:20 Toby Silence and Burnout

19:50 Redefining Strength as Men

21:05 Owning Addiction Truth

22:04 Guilt Despite Good Life

23:08 Judgment Steals Love

24:34 Both Things Can Be True

26:42 Roomwide Struggle Exercise

27:48 Conversations Without Scripts

28:47 Mens Groups And Patience

35:28 Be The Lighthouse Closing

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There are things many men carry that no one sees.

Grief. Trauma. Pressure to hold it together. The belief that if you slow down or speak up, you’ll fall apart or let someone else down.

In this episode, hosts Mike Cameron and Trevor Botkin sit down with former NHL player Bob Wilkie and filmmaker Shayne Putzlocher to talk about the documentary Sideways and the story behind it.

At 17, Bob survived the 1986 Swift Current Broncos bus crash that killed four of his teammates. What followed wasn’t just resilience. It was silence. Substance use. Suicidal thoughts. Years of trying to function while carrying more than he knew how to process.

The conversation moves beyond the crash. They unpack the belief that “caring” means worrying, stressing, and losing sleep. That if you’re not overwhelmed, you must not care enough. But when stress becomes constant, it doesn’t make you stronger, it just gets heavier.

Eventually, that weight shows up somewhere. In your health. In your relationships. In the way you move through your own life.

Inside this episode:

• Why silence can feel safer than telling the truth
• What unprocessed trauma can look like years later
• The difference between caring and carrying too much
• Practical language for setting boundaries without blowing up relationships
• How small moments of honesty reduce shame

This isn’t about fixing yourself. It’s about taking the pack off your back, even for a minute, so you don’t have to carry it alone.

 

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Use the promo code CMHFSIDEWAYS to get $5 off the digital download and watch it at home.

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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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Comfort can feel like relief. Staying quiet. Keeping things to yourself. Not risking rejection.

For a lot of men, that comfort slowly turns into distance, and then into loneliness.

In this episode of the Don’t Change Much Podcast, hosts Mike Cameron and Trevor Botkin talk openly about how isolation becomes a habit long before it becomes a problem. Drawing from their own lives, leadership roles, relationships, and past struggles, they unpack how choosing comfort can quietly cost men the connection they actually want.

They explore what happens when men wear masks, manage impressions, or keep people at arm’s length to stay in control. The conversation moves through fear of rejection, the urge to self-isolate, and the belief that independence means handling everything alone. The shift comes when both men name a hard truth: connection doesn’t break when you speak up, it breaks when you disappear.

This isn’t about forcing vulnerability or oversharing. It’s about learning to listen, to stay present, and to let yourself be seen without trying to manage the outcome.

You’ll hear:

• How comfort can slowly replace real connection
• Why isolation often feels safer than risking rejection
• What actually helps men open up without losing themselves
• Small, practical ways to rebuild connection without changing everything

Before they close, Mike and Trevor leave listeners with two simple challenges:

1. Reach out to someone who has impacted you in a positive way and let them know.
2. Start a conversation with a stranger who is different than you.

If you’ve been feeling disconnected, even while surrounded by people, this conversation meets you where you are.

 

Support This Podcast and Canadian Men's Health Foundation

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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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A lot of men were taught that resilience means pushing through.
Staying quiet. Handling it alone. Running on empty and calling it strength.

In this episode, hosts Mike Cameron and Trevor Botkin slow that story down and take it apart, not as experts looking down, but as men who’ve lived the cost of getting it wrong.

Joined by returning guest Dr. David Kuhl, physician, professor, and longtime voice in men’s health, the conversation explores what resilience actually looks like when life brings grief, shame, burnout, or emotional numbness. Drawing from decades of experience in palliative care and trauma-informed work, Dr. Kuhl reframes resilience as a dynamic, relational process shaped by our bodies, our relationships, and the environments we live and work in.

Mike shares how unspoken shame followed him years after exiting a business and quietly showed up in his relationship. Trevor reflects on how confusing endurance for resilience led him to self-neglect, substance use, and running himself into the ground. Together, they talk openly about numbness, emotional literacy, and the moment many men reach when “toughing it out” stops working.

You’ll hear practical, grounded insights on:

• Why numbness is a signal, not the absence of feeling
• How shame fuels isolation and erodes trust
• The difference between “I made a mistake” and “I am a mistake”
• Why knowing just one person has your back increases resilience
• How vulnerability, when practiced honestly, strengthens connection
  
  

This isn’t about fixing yourself.
It’s about paying attention sooner, staying connected, and redefining strength in a way that actually sustains you.

If you’ve been pushing through, feeling disconnected, or quietly carrying more than you let on, this conversation offers language, perspective, and permission to pause and look again.

Support This Podcast and Canadian Men's Health Foundation

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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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Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Resilience

00:27 Guest Introduction: Dr. David Kool

02:01 Defining Resilience

03:42 Building Resilience Before Adversity

04:58 The Importance of Support Systems

06:17 Understanding Shame and Guilt

08:50 Personal Reflections on Resilience

15:25 Recognizing and Addressing Numbness

20:49 Understanding Emotional Numbness

21:22 The Impact of Societal Expectations

22:01 Personal Struggles and Coping Mechanisms

22:42 The Importance of Emotional Literacy

25:32 The Role of Vulnerability in Relationships

29:14 Holding Space for Others

35:02 The Systemic Nature of Resilience

37:19 Final Thoughts on Connection and Vulnerability

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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.

Follow Greg Stewart

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Website - https://themindfulete.ca/

 

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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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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/

 

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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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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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• 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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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.

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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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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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