Why are so many young men turning to the internet for answers?

For a lot of guys, the search starts with something simple.

A question about success. A question about relationships. A question about who they’re supposed to be.

But it doesn’t take long before that search leads them into something bigger.

The manosphere.

A world of content that promises clarity, confidence, and control.

But often comes with a very different cost.

In this episode of the Don’t Change Much Podcast, hosts Mike Cameron and Trevor Botkin sit down with Dr. Paul Sharp, a researcher focused on men’s health and identity, to break down what’s really happening.

They talk about why so many men feel lost right now. The role of social media algorithms in shaping beliefs. And why this content is spreading faster than ever.

Because the reality is, most men aren’t looking for extremes.

They’re looking for connection. They’re looking for belonging. They’re looking for answers.

And when they don’t find that in real life, they go online.

This conversation explores what draws men in, what keeps them there, and what we can do differently.

Because this isn’t just about the internet.

It’s about identity. It’s about community. It’s about what it means to be a man today.

 

In this episode, you’ll learn:
Why the manosphere is growing and who it’s reaching
How algorithms amplify extreme content over time
What young men are really searching for online
The impact of isolation and lack of connection
Why traditional ideas of masculinity are being challenged
How real-world relationships can counter online influence
Simple ways to build stronger, more meaningful connections


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Why are so many young men turning to the internet for answers?
For a lot of guys, the search starts with something simple.
A question about success. A question about relationships. A question about who they&rsquo;re supposed to be.
But it doesn&rsquo;t take long before that search leads them into something bigger.
The manosphere.
A world of content that promises clarity, confidence, and control.
But often comes with a very different cost.
In this episode of the Don&rsquo;t Change Much Podcast, hosts Mike Cameron and Trevor Botkin sit down with Dr. Paul Sharp, a researcher focused on men&rsquo;s health and identity, to break down what&rsquo;s really happening.
They talk about why so many men feel lost right now. The role of social media algorithms in shaping beliefs. And why this content is spreading faster than ever.
Because the reality is, most men aren&rsquo;t looking for extremes.
They&rsquo;re looking for connection. They&rsquo;re looking for belonging. They&rsquo;re looking for answers.
And when they don&rsquo;t find that in real life, they go online.
This conversation explores what draws men in, what keeps them there, and what we can do differently.
Because this isn&rsquo;t just about the internet.
It&rsquo;s about identity. It&rsquo;s about community. It&rsquo;s about what it means to be a man today.
&nbsp;
In this episode, you&rsquo;ll learn:
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">Why the manosphere is growing and who it&rsquo;s reaching</li>
<li aria-level="1">How algorithms amplify extreme content over time</li>
<li aria-level="1">What young men are really searching for online</li>
<li aria-level="1">The impact of isolation and lack of connection</li>
<li aria-level="1">Why traditional ideas of masculinity are being challenged</li>
<li aria-level="1">How real-world relationships can counter online influence</li>
<li aria-level="1">Simple ways to build stronger, more meaningful connections</li>
</ul>
 Support This Podcast and Canadian Men's Health Foundation
<a href="https://menshealthfoundation.ca/donate/">https://menshealthfoundation.ca/donate/</a>
&nbsp;
Follow Dr. Paul Sharp
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<li>Website - <a href="https://www.unsw.edu.au/staff/paul-sharp">https://www.unsw.edu.au/staff/paul-sharp</a>&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
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Why Young Men Are Being Pulled Into the Manosphere

“I got this.”

For a lot of men, those three words feel like strength.

But they can also be the loneliest words you’ll ever say.

The “I got this” mentality often starts as resilience, but can turn into isolation. Learning to speak up, lean on others, and build support can actually make you stronger.

In this episode of the Don’t Change Much Podcast, hosts Mike Cameron and Trevor Botkin sit down with Shawn Underhill and James Boseley. Two men who’ve spent years working in the trades and construction industry and know firsthand what it means to push through pain, stay silent, and carry more than they should.

They share real stories from the job site. Long hours. Injuries. Chronic pain. Pressure to keep going no matter what.

And what happens when you never stop?

Because in the trades, asking for help doesn’t always feel like an option. The expectation is to be tough, to handle it, to figure it out on your own.

But that mindset can come at a cost.

Physical injuries that get worse over time.

Mental health struggles that stay hidden.

Pain that doesn’t just go away.

Because you don’t need to hit rock bottom to make a change.

In this episode, you’ll learn:
Why “I got this” can be both strength and a warning sign
The hidden mental and physical cost of toughing it out
How trades culture impacts men’s health and help-seeking behavior
The connection between chronic pain, stress, and mental health
Why many men avoid asking for help (and how to change that)
How community and support can actually build resilience
What real strength looks like in today’s world
Simple ways to start opening up and getting support

 

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If you, a friend or a family member is looking for support to live better with chronic pain, please reach out to Pain BC https://painbc.ca/ 

 

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&ldquo;I got this.&rdquo;
For a lot of men, those three words feel like strength.
But they can also be the loneliest words you&rsquo;ll ever say.
The &ldquo;I got this&rdquo; mentality often starts as resilience, but can turn into isolation. Learning to speak up, lean on others, and build support can actually make you stronger.
In this episode of the Don&rsquo;t Change Much Podcast, hosts Mike Cameron and Trevor Botkin sit down with Shawn Underhill and James Boseley. Two men who&rsquo;ve spent years working in the trades and construction industry and know firsthand what it means to push through pain, stay silent, and carry more than they should.
They share real stories from the job site. Long hours. Injuries. Chronic pain. Pressure to keep going no matter what.
And what happens when you never stop?
Because in the trades, asking for help doesn&rsquo;t always feel like an option. The expectation is to be tough, to handle it, to figure it out on your own.
But that mindset can come at a cost.
Physical injuries that get worse over time.
Mental health struggles that stay hidden.
Pain that doesn&rsquo;t just go away.
Because you don&rsquo;t need to hit rock bottom to make a change.
In this episode, you&rsquo;ll learn:
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">Why &ldquo;I got this&rdquo; can be both strength and a warning sign</li>
<li aria-level="1">The hidden mental and physical cost of toughing it out</li>
<li aria-level="1">How trades culture impacts men&rsquo;s health and help-seeking behavior</li>
<li aria-level="1">The connection between chronic pain, stress, and mental health</li>
<li aria-level="1">Why many men avoid asking for help (and how to change that)</li>
<li aria-level="1">How community and support can actually build resilience</li>
<li aria-level="1">What real strength looks like in today&rsquo;s world</li>
<li aria-level="1">Simple ways to start opening up and getting support</li>
</ul>
&nbsp;
Support This Podcast and Canadian Men's Health Foundation
<a href="https://menshealthfoundation.ca/donate/">https://menshealthfoundation.ca/donate/</a>
&nbsp;
If you, a friend or a family member is looking for support to live better with chronic pain, please reach out to Pain BC&nbsp;<a href="https://painbc.ca/">https://painbc.ca/&nbsp;</a>
&nbsp;
Follow Canadian Men&rsquo;s Health Foundation
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The Loneliest Words Men Say: “I Got This”

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

Support This Podcast and Canadian Men's Health Foundation

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You feel fine. Nothing hurts. Everything seems normal.
But that doesn&rsquo;t always mean you&rsquo;re healthy.
In this episode of the Don&rsquo;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&rsquo;t realize they&rsquo;re facing until it&rsquo;s too late.
The gap between feeling healthy and actually being healthy.
Because for a lot of men, the warning signs don&rsquo;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&rsquo;re fine simply because they don&rsquo;t have symptoms. And how that mindset can quietly lead to bigger problems later on.
It also challenges the idea of &ldquo;normal&rdquo; health. Just because your numbers fall within a range doesn&rsquo;t mean you&rsquo;re operating at your best.
One of the most powerful ideas in the episode is a simple shift in perspective.
Instead of asking, &ldquo;Do I feel okay right now?&rdquo;
Ask, &ldquo;Am I building a body that will hold up 20 or 30 years from now?&rdquo;
Because the goal isn&rsquo;t just to live longer.
It&rsquo;s to stay strong enough to actually enjoy the life you&rsquo;ve built.
This isn&rsquo;t about fear or drastic change.
It&rsquo;s about paying attention earlier, making small adjustments, and giving yourself a better chance at a healthier future.
In this episode, you&rsquo;ll learn:
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">Why many men feel healthy but aren&rsquo;t actually healthy</li>
<li aria-level="1">The difference between lifespan vs healthspan (and why it matters)</li>
<li aria-level="1">Why waiting for symptoms is one of the biggest health mistakes men make</li>
<li aria-level="1">How &ldquo;normal&rdquo; test results can still hide underlying risk</li>
<li aria-level="1">Why strength and muscle are critical for long-term health</li>
<li aria-level="1">The real reason men avoid doctors and delay testing</li>
<li aria-level="1">How to start thinking about your future health today</li>
<li aria-level="1">Simple ways men can take a more proactive approach to their health</li>
</ul>
Support This Podcast and Canadian Men's Health Foundation
<a href="https://menshealthfoundation.ca/donate/">https://menshealthfoundation.ca/donate/</a>
 
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</ul>
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&nbsp;
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Most Men Wait Too Long. The Truth About Healthspan

Rock Bottom Wake Up

Live Podcast Kickoff

Meet the Panelists

Chris Blood Clot Scare

Symptoms and Self Advocacy

Greg Identity and Help

Toby Silence and Burnout

Redefining Strength as Men

Owning Addiction Truth

Guilt Despite Good Life

Judgment Steals Love

Both Things Can Be True

Roomwide Struggle Exercise

Conversations Without Scripts

Mens Groups And Patience

Be The Lighthouse Closing

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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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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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The career is steady. The family is healthy. And on paper, life looks exactly the way it&rsquo;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&rsquo;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&rsquo;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&rsquo;t.&nbsp;
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 &ldquo;armor&rdquo; 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&rsquo;ll hear about:
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">The "Lighthouse" Concept: Why you don&rsquo;t need to steer someone else's ship; you just need to stand on solid rock.</li>
<li aria-level="1">Body Literacy: Recognizing when your physical symptoms like shortness of breath or persistent pain are actually a cry for help.</li>
<li aria-level="1">The Guilt Gap: Breaking the cycle of resentment that comes from struggling while "having it good."</li>
<li aria-level="1">Spontaneous Connection: Why the most important conversations don't happen at a boardroom table, but in the middle of everyday life.</li>
</ul>
This isn&rsquo;t a lecture or a self-help formula.
It&rsquo;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. 
Follow Toby Hargrave
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Facebook - <a href="https://www.facebook.com/TheRealTobyHargrave/">https://www.facebook.com/TheRealTobyHargrave/</a>
Men&rsquo;s Health Champion - <a href="https://menshealthfoundation.ca/champions/toby-hargrave/">https://menshealthfoundation.ca/champions/toby-hargrave/</a>
 
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Website - <a href="https://themindfulete.ca/">https://themindfulete.ca/</a>
Men&rsquo;s Health Champion - <a href="https://menshealthfoundation.ca/champions/greg-stewart/">https://menshealthfoundation.ca/champions/greg-stewart/</a>
&nbsp;
Follow Chris Gailus
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Get to Know Chris Gailus - <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bqeifo44uj8">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bqeifo44uj8</a>
 
Follow Canadian Men&rsquo;s Health Foundation
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Instagram - <a href="https://www.instagram.com/menshealthfdn/">https://www.instagram.com/menshealthfdn/</a>
Facebook - https://facebook.com/menshealthfoundation
&nbsp;
Follow Mike Cameron
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Youtube - <a href="https://youtube.com/mikecameronspeaks">https://youtube.com/mikecameronspeaks</a>&nbsp;
Facebook - <a href="https://www.facebook.com/mikedavidcameron/">https://www.facebook.com/mikedavidcameron/</a>
X - <a href="https://x.com/axiommike">Mike Cameron (@axiommike) / X</a>&nbsp;
LinkedIn -<a href="https://linkedin.com/in/mikecameron"> https://linkedin.com/in/mikecameron </a>Website - <a href="https://mikecameron.ca/">https://mikecameron.ca/ </a>TedX Talk - <a href="https://www.ted.com/talks/mike_cameron_redefining_badass_the_way_we_think_about_strong_is_wrong">https://www.ted.com/talks/mike_cameron_redefining_badass_the_way_we_think_about_strong_is_wrong</a>
&nbsp;
Follow Trevor Botkin
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LinkedIn - <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/trevor-botkin-869ab5143/">https://www.linkedin.com/in/trevor-botkin-869ab5143/</a>
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

When Everything Looks Fine, But Life Still Feels Heavy

Support This Podcast and Canadian Men's Health Foundation

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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.

 

Watch Sideways with CMHF

We’re proud to be a partner on this film and help bring this story to more Canadians.

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

https://sidewaysdocumentary.ca/

 

Follow Bob Wilkie
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Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpqCxLbVCoY0ZyCVtgBzd4Q
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LinkedIN - https://ca.linkedin.com/company/i-got-mind
Website - https://igotmind.ca
Podcast - Tear off the Tape - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tear-off-the-tape/id1836507415

Follow Shayne Putzlocher
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Follow Canadian Men’s Health Foundation
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Follow Mike Cameron
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X - Mike Cameron (@axiommike) / X 
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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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 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&rsquo;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&rsquo;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 &ldquo;caring&rdquo; means worrying, stressing, and losing sleep. That if you&rsquo;re not overwhelmed, you must not care enough. But when stress becomes constant, it doesn&rsquo;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:
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">Why silence can feel safer than telling the truth</li>
<li aria-level="1">What unprocessed trauma can look like years later</li>
<li aria-level="1">The difference between caring and carrying too much</li>
<li aria-level="1">Practical language for setting boundaries without blowing up relationships</li>
<li aria-level="1">How small moments of honesty reduce shame</li>
</ul>
This isn&rsquo;t about fixing yourself. It&rsquo;s about taking the pack off your back, even for a minute, so you don&rsquo;t have to carry it alone.
&nbsp;
Watch Sideways with CMHF
We&rsquo;re proud to be a partner on this film and help bring this story to more Canadians.
Use the promo code CMHFSIDEWAYS to get $5 off the digital download and watch it at home.
<a href="https://sidewaysdocumentary.ca/">https://sidewaysdocumentary.ca/</a>
&nbsp;
Follow Bob Wilkie
<ul>
<li>Instagram - <a href="https://www.instagram.com/igotmind1/">https://www.instagram.com/igotmind1/</a></li>
<li>Youtube - <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpqCxLbVCoY0ZyCVtgBzd4Q">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpqCxLbVCoY0ZyCVtgBzd4Q</a></li>
<li>Facebook - <a href="https://www.facebook.com/igotmind">https://www.facebook.com/igotmind</a></li>
<li>LinkedIN - <a href="https://ca.linkedin.com/company/i-got-mind">https://ca.linkedin.com/company/i-got-mind</a></li>
<li>Website - <a href="https://igotmind.ca">https://igotmind.ca</a></li>
<li>Podcast - Tear off the Tape - <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tear-off-the-tape/id1836507415">https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tear-off-the-tape/id1836507415</a></li>
</ul>
Follow Shayne Putzlocher
<ul>
<li>Website - <a href="https://trilight.ca/">https://trilight.ca/</a></li>
<li>Youtube - <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyyKGy5rwu6fbw7Swh9B6FQ">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyyKGy5rwu6fbw7Swh9B6FQ</a></li>
<li>Instagram - <a href="https://www.instagram.com/sputzlocher/">https://www.instagram.com/sputzlocher/</a></li>
</ul>
Follow Canadian Men&rsquo;s Health Foundation
<ul>
<li>Website - <a href="https://menshealthfoundation.ca/">https://menshealthfoundation.ca/</a></li>
<li>Instagram - <a href="https://www.instagram.com/menshealthfdn/">https://www.instagram.com/menshealthfdn/</a></li>
<li>Facebook - https://facebook.com/menshealthfoundation</li>
</ul>
Follow Mike Cameron
<ul>
<li>Instagram - <a href="https://www.instagram.com/mikecameron.ca/">https://www.instagram.com/mikecameron.ca/</a></li>
<li>Youtube - <a href="https://youtube.com/mikecameronspeaks">https://youtube.com/mikecameronspeaks</a>&nbsp;</li>
<li>Facebook - <a href="https://www.facebook.com/mikedavidcameron/">https://www.facebook.com/mikedavidcameron/</a></li>
<li>X - <a href="https://x.com/axiommike">Mike Cameron (@axiommike) / X</a>&nbsp;</li>
<li>LinkedIn -<a href="https://linkedin.com/in/mikecameron"> https://linkedin.com/in/mikecameron </a>Website - <a href="https://mikecameron.ca/">https://mikecameron.ca/ </a>TedX Talk - <a href="https://www.ted.com/talks/mike_cameron_redefining_badass_the_way_we_think_about_strong_is_wrong">https://www.ted.com/talks/mike_cameron_redefining_badass_the_way_we_think_about_strong_is_wrong</a></li>
</ul>
&nbsp;
Follow Trevor Botkin
<ul>
<li>Instagram - <a href="https://www.instagram.com/gsnscreative">https://www.instagram.com/gsnscreative</a></li>
<li>Muster Point IG - <a href="https://www.instagram.com/the_musterpoint">https://www.instagram.com/the_musterpoint</a></li>
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<li>LinkedIn - <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/trevor-botkin-869ab5143/">https://www.linkedin.com/in/trevor-botkin-869ab5143/</a></li>
</ul>

The Hidden Cost of Carrying It Alone

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:
Reach out to someone who has impacted you in a positive way and let them know.
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

https://menshealthfoundation.ca/donate/







Follow Canadian Men’s Health Foundation
Website - https://menshealthfoundation.ca/
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/menshealthfdn/
Facebook - https://facebook.com/menshealthfoundation

Follow Trevor Botkin
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Follow Mike Cameron
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Youtube - https://www.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

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&rsquo;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&rsquo;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&rsquo;t break when you speak up, it breaks when you disappear.
This isn&rsquo;t about forcing vulnerability or oversharing. It&rsquo;s about learning to listen, to stay present, and to let yourself be seen without trying to manage the outcome.
You&rsquo;ll hear:
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">How comfort can slowly replace real connection</li>
<li aria-level="1">Why isolation often feels safer than risking rejection</li>
<li aria-level="1">What actually helps men open up without losing themselves</li>
<li aria-level="1">Small, practical ways to rebuild connection without changing everything</li>
</ul>
Before they close, Mike and Trevor leave listeners with two simple challenges:
<ol>
<li aria-level="1">Reach out to someone who has impacted you in a positive way and let them know.</li>
<li aria-level="1">Start a conversation with a stranger who is different than you.</li>
</ol>
If you&rsquo;ve been feeling disconnected, even while surrounded by people, this conversation meets you where you are.
&nbsp;
Support This Podcast and Canadian Men's Health Foundation
<a href="https://menshealthfoundation.ca/donate/">https://menshealthfoundation.ca/donate/</a>
 
Follow Canadian Men&rsquo;s Health Foundation
<ul>
<li>Website - <a href="https://menshealthfoundation.ca/">https://menshealthfoundation.ca/</a></li>
<li>Instagram - <a href="https://www.instagram.com/menshealthfdn/">https://www.instagram.com/menshealthfdn/</a></li>
<li>Facebook - https://facebook.com/menshealthfoundation</li>
</ul>
Follow Trevor Botkin
<ul>
<li>LinkedIn - <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/trevor-botkin-869ab5143/">https://www.linkedin.com/in/trevor-botkin-869ab5143/</a></li>
</ul>
Follow Mike Cameron
<ul>
<li>Instagram - <a href="https://www.instagram.com/mikecameron.ca/">https://www.instagram.com/mikecameron.ca/</a></li>
<li>Youtube -<a href="https://www.youtube.com/@mikecameronspeaks/"> https://www.youtube.com/@mikecameronspeaks/</a></li>
<li>Facebook - <a href="https://www.facebook.com/mikedavidcameron/">https://www.facebook.com/mikedavidcameron/</a></li>
<li>X - <a href="https://x.com/axiommike">Mike Cameron (@axiommike) / X</a>&nbsp;</li>
<li>LinkedIn -<a href="https://linkedin.com/in/mikecameron"> https://linkedin.com/in/mikecameron </a>Website - <a href="https://mikecameron.ca/">https://mikecameron.ca/ </a>TedX Talk - <a href="https://www.ted.com/talks/mike_cameron_redefining_badass_the_way_we_think_about_strong_is_wrong">https://www.ted.com/talks/mike_cameron_redefining_badass_the_way_we_think_about_strong_is_wrong</a></li>
</ul>

The Isolation Trap: Why Comfort is Killing Your Connections

Introduction to Resilience

Guest Introduction: Dr. David Kuhl

Defining Resilience

Building Resilience Before Adversity

The Importance of Support Systems

Understanding Shame and Guilt

Personal Reflections on Resilience

Recognizing and Addressing Numbness

Understanding Emotional Numbness

The Impact of Societal Expectations

Personal Struggles and Coping Mechanisms

The Importance of Emotional Literacy

The Role of Vulnerability in Relationships

Holding Space for Others

The Systemic Nature of Resilience

Final Thoughts on Connection and Vulnerability

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

https://menshealthfoundation.ca/donate/

Follow Canadian Men’s Health Foundation
Website - https://menshealthfoundation.ca/
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/menshealthfdn/
Facebook - https://facebook.com/menshealthfoundation

 

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
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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

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&rsquo;ve lived the cost of getting it wrong.
Joined by returning guest Dr. David Kuhl, physician, professor, and longtime voice in men&rsquo;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 &ldquo;toughing it out&rdquo; stops working.
You&rsquo;ll hear practical, grounded insights on:
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">Why numbness is a signal, not the absence of feeling</li>
<li aria-level="1">How shame fuels isolation and erodes trust</li>
<li aria-level="1">The difference between &ldquo;I made a mistake&rdquo; and &ldquo;I am a mistake&rdquo;</li>
<li aria-level="1">Why knowing just one person has your back increases resilience</li>
<li aria-level="1">How vulnerability, when practiced honestly, strengthens connection </li>
</ul>
This isn&rsquo;t about fixing yourself. It&rsquo;s about paying attention sooner, staying connected, and redefining strength in a way that actually sustains you.
If you&rsquo;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
<a href="https://menshealthfoundation.ca/donate/">https://menshealthfoundation.ca/donate/</a>
Follow Canadian Men&rsquo;s Health Foundation
<ul>
<li>Website - <a href="https://menshealthfoundation.ca/">https://menshealthfoundation.ca/</a></li>
<li>Instagram - <a href="https://www.instagram.com/menshealthfdn/">https://www.instagram.com/menshealthfdn/</a></li>
<li>Facebook - <a href="https://facebook.com/menshealthfoundation">https://facebook.com/menshealthfoundation</a></li>
</ul>
&nbsp;
Follow Mike Cameron
<ul>
<li>Instagram - <a href="https://www.instagram.com/mikecameron.ca/">https://www.instagram.com/mikecameron.ca/</a></li>
<li>Youtube - <a href="https://youtube.com/mikecameronspeaks">https://youtube.com/mikecameronspeaks</a>&nbsp;</li>
<li>Facebook - <a href="https://www.facebook.com/mikedavidcameron/">https://www.facebook.com/mikedavidcameron/</a></li>
<li>X - <a href="https://x.com/axiommike">Mike Cameron (@axiommike) / X</a>&nbsp;</li>
<li>LinkedIn -<a href="https://linkedin.com/in/mikecameron"> https://linkedin.com/in/mikecameron </a>Website - <a href="https://mikecameron.ca/">https://mikecameron.ca/ </a>TedX Talk - <a href="https://www.ted.com/talks/mike_cameron_redefining_badass_the_way_we_think_about_strong_is_wrong">https://www.ted.com/talks/mike_cameron_redefining_badass_the_way_we_think_about_strong_is_wrong</a></li>
</ul>
&nbsp;
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</ul>
 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

Running on Empty: What Men Get Wrong About Resilience

The Toughness Debate

Meet Greg Stewart: A Champion's Journey

Greg's Early Life and Challenges

The Turning Point: Seeking Help

Mindful Athlete: Embracing Vulnerability

The Power of Ownership and Responsibility

The Role of Vulnerability in Personal Growth

Self-Love and Healthy Relationships

Navigating Fatherhood: The Emotional Journey

Struggles and Realities of Expecting Fathers

The Importance of Acknowledging Emotions

Helplessness and Support During Childbirth

Intrusive Thoughts and Mental Health

Breaking the Patriarchy

The Role of Toughness and Resilience

Practical Takeaways for Mental Well-being

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

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/greg_r_stewart/

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

Website - https://themindfulete.ca/

 

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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Follow Canadian Men’s Health Foundation

Website - https://menshealthfoundation.ca/

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/menshealthfdn/

Facebook - https://facebook.com/menshealthfoundation

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

For a lot of men, staying silent feels like strength. But what if it&rsquo;s the opposite?
In this episode of the Don&rsquo;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&rsquo;re surrounded by people.
You&rsquo;ll hear:
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">Why silence often masks fear, shame, or loneliness</li>
<li aria-level="1">How &ldquo;toughing it out&rdquo; quietly leads to disconnection</li>
<li aria-level="1">Why vulnerability builds trust, leadership, and real resilience</li>
<li aria-level="1">Simple practices to pause, breathe, and stay present in hard moments</li>
</ul>
If you&rsquo;re looking for a real-world conversation about men&rsquo;s health, mental health, and showing up more fully in your life, this episode meets you exactly where you are.
Follow Greg Stewart
Instagram -&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/greg_r_stewart/">https://www.instagram.com/greg_r_stewart/</a>
LinkedIn - <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/greg-stewart-ply-bba-7ab19161/">https://www.linkedin.com/in/greg-stewart-ply-bba-7ab19161/</a>
Website - <a href="https://themindfulete.ca/">https://themindfulete.ca/</a>
&nbsp;
Follow Mike Cameron
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Youtube - <a href="https://youtube.com/mikecameronspeaks">https://youtube.com/mikecameronspeaks</a>&nbsp;
Facebook - <a href="https://www.facebook.com/mikedavidcameron/">https://www.facebook.com/mikedavidcameron/</a>
X - <a href="https://x.com/axiommike">Mike Cameron (@axiommike) / X</a>&nbsp;
LinkedIn -<a href="https://linkedin.com/in/mikecameron"> https://linkedin.com/in/mikecameron </a>Website - <a href="https://mikecameron.ca/">https://mikecameron.ca/ </a>TedX Talk - <a href="https://www.ted.com/talks/mike_cameron_redefining_badass_the_way_we_think_about_strong_is_wrong">https://www.ted.com/talks/mike_cameron_redefining_badass_the_way_we_think_about_strong_is_wrong</a>
Follow Trevor Botkin
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Follow Canadian Men&rsquo;s Health Foundation
Website - <a href="https://menshealthfoundation.ca/">https://menshealthfoundation.ca/</a>
Instagram - <a href="https://www.instagram.com/menshealthfdn/">https://www.instagram.com/menshealthfdn/</a>
Facebook - https://facebook.com/menshealthfoundation
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

Why Talking Is the Toughest Thing Men Can Do

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.

 

Follow Gene Bernier
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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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Follow Canadian Men’s Health Foundation
Website - https://menshealthfoundation.ca/
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/menshealthfdn/
Facebook - https://facebook.com/menshealthfoundation

A lot of men aren&rsquo;t &ldquo;angry guys.&rdquo; They&rsquo;re overwhelmed, disconnected, and running out of space to breathe, and it&rsquo;s catching up with them.
In this episode of the Don&rsquo;t Change Much Podcast, Gene Bernier, CTO &amp; Don&rsquo;t Change Much Producer at CMHF, joins hosts Trevor Botkin and Mike Cameron on camera for an honest conversation about anger, men&rsquo;s mental health, and why reacting isn&rsquo;t the same thing as responding. Together, they break down how anger shows up in the body, why it&rsquo;s often the only emotion men were taught to recognize, and how today&rsquo;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&rsquo;t about &ldquo;controlling&rdquo; anger. It&rsquo;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&rsquo;ll hear practical, real-world tools men can use immediately, including:
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">How to use anger as a cue to slow down instead of reacting</li>
<li aria-level="1">Why naming what you&rsquo;re feeling changes everything</li>
<li aria-level="1">How to pause long enough to choose a better response</li>
<li aria-level="1">Why emotions are temporary, but consequences can be permanent</li>
<li aria-level="1">How connection and listening can de-escalate even the hardest moments</li>
</ul>
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.
&nbsp;
Follow Gene Bernier
<ul>
<li>Instagram - <a href="https://www.instagram.com/genebernier/">https://www.instagram.com/genebernier/</a></li>
<li>LinkedIn - <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/genebernier/">https://www.linkedin.com/in/genebernier/</a></li>
</ul>
&nbsp;
Follow Mike Cameron
<ul>
<li>Instagram - <a href="https://www.instagram.com/mikecameron.ca/">https://www.instagram.com/mikecameron.ca/</a></li>
<li>Youtube - <a href="https://youtube.com/mikecameronspeaks">https://youtube.com/mikecameronspeaks</a>&nbsp;</li>
<li>Facebook - <a href="https://www.facebook.com/mikedavidcameron/">https://www.facebook.com/mikedavidcameron/</a></li>
<li>X - <a href="https://x.com/axiommike">Mike Cameron (@axiommike) / X</a>&nbsp;</li>
<li>LinkedIn -<a href="https://linkedin.com/in/mikecameron"> https://linkedin.com/in/mikecameron </a>Website - <a href="https://mikecameron.ca/">https://mikecameron.ca/ </a>TedX Talk - <a href="https://www.ted.com/talks/mike_cameron_redefining_badass_the_way_we_think_about_strong_is_wrong">https://www.ted.com/talks/mike_cameron_redefining_badass_the_way_we_think_about_strong_is_wrong</a></li>
</ul>
&nbsp;
Follow Trevor Botkin
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</ul>
&nbsp;
Follow Canadian Men&rsquo;s Health Foundation
<ul>
<li>Website - <a href="https://menshealthfoundation.ca/">https://menshealthfoundation.ca/</a></li>
<li>Instagram - <a href="https://www.instagram.com/menshealthfdn/">https://www.instagram.com/menshealthfdn/</a></li>
<li>Facebook - https://facebook.com/menshealthfoundation</li>
</ul>

From Rage to Relief: How to Pause Before You Explode

Introduction: The Struggle with Humility

The Importance of Human Connection

 Personal Journeys: Overcoming Challenges

The Power of Vulnerability and Asking for Help

 A Heartbreaking Loss: Mike's Story

Honoring Colleen: Making Beautiful Shit Happen

Finding Beauty in Grief: Trevor's Story

Finding Strength in Vulnerability

Overcoming Addiction and Self-Discovery

The Importance of Sharing Stories

 Navigating Shame and Forgiveness

Building a Hopeful Future

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

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&rsquo;t Change Much Podcast, we introduce our new co-hosts, Mike Cameron and Trevor Botkin&mdash;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&mdash;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&rsquo;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&rsquo;t only about being strong&hellip; it&rsquo;s also about learning to feel again.
This isn&rsquo;t self-help fluff. It&rsquo;s the hard, uncomfortable, life-changing work of becoming emotionally honest.
You&rsquo;ll hear: &bull; Why men avoid asking for help and how to break that pattern &bull; How shame fuels isolation and what stops it from running your life &bull; The simple question Mike uses to course-correct when he&rsquo;s slipping &bull; Why Trevor believes self-forgiveness is the most unselfish thing a man can do
If you&rsquo;ve ever felt stuck, alone, or like you&rsquo;re not the man you want to be, this conversation is your reminder: healing is possible&hellip; and you don&rsquo;t have to do it on your own.
&nbsp;
Follow Mike Cameron
<ul>
<li>Instagram - <a href="https://www.instagram.com/mikecameron.ca/">https://www.instagram.com/mikecameron.ca/</a></li>
<li>Youtube - <a href="https://youtube.com/mikecameronspeaks">https://youtube.com/mikecameronspeaks</a>&nbsp;</li>
<li>Facebook - <a href="https://www.facebook.com/mikedavidcameron/">https://www.facebook.com/mikedavidcameron/</a></li>
<li>X - <a href="https://x.com/axiommike">Mike Cameron (@axiommike) / X</a>&nbsp;</li>
<li>LinkedIn -<a href="https://linkedin.com/in/mikecameron"> https://linkedin.com/in/mikecameron</a></li>
<li>Website -&nbsp;<a href="https://mikecameron.ca/">https://mikecameron.ca/ </a></li>
<li>TedX Talk -&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ted.com/talks/mike_cameron_redefining_badass_the_way_we_think_about_strong_is_wrong">https://www.ted.com/talks/mike_cameron_redefining_badass_the_way_we_think_about_strong_is_wrong</a></li>
</ul>
&nbsp;
Follow Trevor Botkin
<ul>
<li>LinkedIn - <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/trevor-botkin-869ab5143/">https://www.linkedin.com/in/trevor-botkin-869ab5143/</a></li>
</ul>
&nbsp;
Follow Canadian Men&rsquo;s Health Foundation
<ul>
<li>Website - <a href="https://menshealthfoundation.ca/">https://menshealthfoundation.ca/</a></li>
<li>Instagram - <a href="https://www.instagram.com/menshealthfdn/">https://www.instagram.com/menshealthfdn/</a></li>
<li>Facebook - https://facebook.com/menshealthfoundation</li>
</ul>
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

How Men Are Healing: Shame, Hope, and the Hard Work of Change

The Don’t Change Much Podcast is about men’s mental and physical health and conversations that build awareness, educate and provide simple lifestyle tips to help men and their families take action for better well-being. 

Each episode, host Dan Murphy is joined by Canada’s top influencers, world class athletes and subject matter experts who share their lived experiences and insights for better mental and physical health. 

The goal is to have real conversations about the things so many of us don’t prioritize: lowering stress, eating healthier, getting active and the impacts of not taking care of ourselves. 

Don’t Change Much is all about encouraging men to make simple changes that can have a big impact on their health, their families and their communities. Better health doesn’t have to mean a lifestyle overhaul.

Disclaimer: This podcast is intended for informational and educational purposes only. It is not intended to provide diagnosis or be a substitute for professional medical advice from a healthcare practitioner. You should not use the information provided in this podcast for diagnosing or treating a medical or health condition. If you have or suspect you have a medical or health problem, promptly consult your healthcare practitioner. While this podcast is carefully reviewed, the Canadian Men's Health Foundation does not take responsibility or liability for the medical accuracy of the information provided by its host or guests and is not liable for any direct or indirect claim, loss or damage arising from use of this podcast. It is the listeners' responsibility to check the accuracy and relevance of the information.

The Don&rsquo;t Change Much Podcast is about men&rsquo;s mental and physical health and conversations that build awareness, educate and provide simple lifestyle tips to help men and their families take action for better well-being.&nbsp;
Each episode, host Dan Murphy is joined by Canada&rsquo;s top influencers, world class athletes and subject matter experts who share their lived experiences and insights for better mental and physical health.&nbsp;
The goal is to have real conversations about the things so many of us don&rsquo;t prioritize: lowering stress, eating healthier, getting active and the impacts of not taking care of ourselves.&nbsp;
Don&rsquo;t Change Much is all about encouraging men to make simple changes that can have a big impact on their health, their families and their communities. Better health doesn&rsquo;t have to mean a lifestyle overhaul.
Disclaimer: This podcast is intended for informational and educational purposes only. It is not intended to provide diagnosis or be a substitute for professional medical advice from a healthcare practitioner.&nbsp;You should not use the information provided in this podcast for diagnosing or treating a medical or health condition. If you have or suspect you have a medical or health problem, promptly consult your healthcare practitioner. While this podcast is carefully reviewed, the Canadian Men's Health Foundation does not take responsibility or liability for the medical accuracy of the information provided by its host or guests and is not liable for any direct or indirect claim, loss or damage arising from use of this podcast. It is the listeners' responsibility to check the accuracy and relevance of the information.

Don't Change Much

The Don’t Change Much Podcast is a men’s mental and physical health podcast for men who feel overwhelmed, under pressure, or quietly carrying more than they let on.

Hosted by Trevor Botkin and Mike Cameron, the show features honest, stigma-free conversations about men’s health — from mental health and emotional well-being to physical health, stress, anger, relationships, addiction, and resilience.

Twice a month, Trevor and Mike sit down with athletes, health experts, influential Canadians, and people with lived experience to talk about what men are facing right now. These are real conversations about feeling disconnected, struggling in silence, navigating loss or illness, rebuilding after crisis, and learning how to ask for help without shame.

Created by the Canadian Men’s Health Foundation, the trusted voice of men’s health, this podcast blends lived experience with expert-backed insight to help men take action earlier, prevent illness, and build healthier lives for themselves, their families, and their communities.

You don’t need to change everything.
Sometimes, not changing much, but changing something, can save your life.

The Don&rsquo;t Change Much Podcast is a men&rsquo;s mental and physical health podcast for men who feel overwhelmed, under pressure, or quietly carrying more than they let on.
Hosted by Trevor Botkin and Mike Cameron, the show features honest, stigma-free conversations about men&rsquo;s health &mdash; from mental health and emotional well-being to physical health, stress, anger, relationships, addiction, and resilience.
Twice a month, Trevor and Mike sit down with athletes, health experts, influential Canadians, and people with lived experience to talk about what men are facing right now. These are real conversations about feeling disconnected, struggling in silence, navigating loss or illness, rebuilding after crisis, and learning how to ask for help without shame.
Created by the Canadian Men&rsquo;s Health Foundation, the trusted voice of men&rsquo;s health, this podcast blends lived experience with expert-backed insight to help men take action earlier, prevent illness, and build healthier lives for themselves, their families, and their communities.
You don&rsquo;t need to change everything. Sometimes, not changing much, but changing something, can save your life.

Don't Change Much

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