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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
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/igotmind1/
Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpqCxLbVCoY0ZyCVtgBzd4Q
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/igotmind
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
Website - https://trilight.ca/
Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyyKGy5rwu6fbw7Swh9B6FQ
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/sputzlocher/

Follow Canadian Men’s Health Foundation
Website - https://menshealthfoundation.ca/
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/menshealthfdn/
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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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Muster Point IG - https://www.instagram.com/the_musterpoint
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/gsnscreative
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/trevor-botkin-869ab5143/

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&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>
<li>Facebook - <a href="https://www.facebook.com/gsnscreative">https://www.facebook.com/gsnscreative</a></li>
<li>LinkedIn - <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/trevor-botkin-869ab5143/">https://www.linkedin.com/in/trevor-botkin-869ab5143/</a></li>
</ul>

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.