Don't Change Much

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...

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.

Follow Canadian Men’s Hea...

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

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

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

In this candid conversation with host Dan Murphy, Trevor shares the lessons hockey didn&rsq...

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

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

When Richie Bullbrook was a kid, a cartoon sparked a passion that’s taken him around the world. Now 22, he’s one of Canada’s top-ranked park and vert skateboarders, an Olympic hopeful, and a National Champion for the Canadian Men’s Health Foundation.

In this conversation, Richie opens up about the promise he made to his dad before he passed, the mental health challenges he’s faced, and the self-care ha...

Real change starts with real conversations.

When Sachin Latti and Glen Ivan set out to cross Canada, they didn’t expect the most powerful part of the journey to happen between the steps—in honest, off-the-cuff conversations with strangers.

In this episode, Canadian Men's Health Foundation’s CEO, Kenton Boston, welcomes them back to the podcast, joined by Dr. David Kuhl, to reflect on what these moments are teachin...

Suicidal ideation among Canadian farmers is nearly twice as high as in the general population.

Farming is more than a job, it’s a way of life. But the same pride and resilience that keep farms running can make it hard to ask for help when things start to fall apart.

In this episode, rural mental health therapist Chad Bouma joins host Buzz Bishop to talk about the emotional toll of isolation, burnout, and silence in farming co...

What does men’s health really look like in Canada today?

From rising rates of anxiety and burnout to declining trust in institutions, a new report from Movember reveals the challenges men face and what to do about it. Movember Canada's Country Director, Todd Minerson and CMHF President & CEO, Kenton Boston unpack the findings of 'The Real Face of Men's Health' report.

They discuss how social isolation, burnout, and health...

How do you rebuild when everything falls apart?

After divorce, burnout, depression, and financial collapse, Sachin Latti found himself alone in the basement of the home he once shared with his ex-wife and daughter. Emotionally drained and isolated, he struggled with shame, sadness, and the feeling that he had nothing left.

With no access to the gym or jiu-jitsu—his go-to outlets for mental health—he turned to som...

What happens when life knocks you down and you choose to paddle forward anyway?

Mike Shoreman—Mental Wellness Advocate, Author & Speaker—joins special host Kenton Boston to share his powerful story of resilience. After a rare neurological disorder stripped him of his mobility and independence, Mike shut himself off from others, leading to a mental health crisis. With support and therapy, he found purpose again and b...

What happens when three musicians decide to drop the act and show up as their real selves?

In this episode, The Codas — Braden, Taylor, and Josh — join Buzz Bishop to talk about how music, brotherhood, and honesty have become their tools for navigating mental health. From journaling, group songwriting and calling each other out with love, this rising Canadian folk-rock artists open up about the power of small changes an...

Did you know 75% of people who experience mental illness have their first episode before turning 25? Dr. Steve Mathias, the Co-Executive Director of Foundry, understands the importance of championing mental health for youth and young adults ages 12-24.

In this episode, he discusses how this generation is more comfortable asking for help, Foundry’s work in breaking down barriers, and the trends today in youth mental health.&nb...

Cooking doesn’t have to be complicated—but it can change your life.

Chef Randy Feltis believes great food is more than just fuel—it’s about connection, confidence, and making everyday moments special. It all starts with simple, whole ingredients and the joy of cooking together.

As one-half of Katherine Wants, the viral social media sensation, Randy shares how cooking with his wife has strengthened their rela...

What does it take to build a healthy heart and mind?

Too often, we think of physical and mental health as separate—but they’re more connected than we realize.

Dr. Scott Lear, a Professor in the Faculty of Health Sciences at Simon Fraser University and the Pfizer/Heart and Stroke Foundation Chair in Cardiovascular Prevention Research, has spent decades studying how to prevent heart disease. Imagine his surprise when he w...

How can one conversation change everything?

Too often, men struggle in silence, unsure of how to talk about emotions or seek support. But what if something as simple as asking, "How are you? No, really?" could make all the difference?

After experiencing an unimaginable loss, Mike Cameron—founder of A Love Letter to Men, entrepreneur, and executive coach, turned his grief into purpose. He joins guest host Buzz Bishop to explor...

Why are more Canadians ditching booze?

Dr. Sylvain Charlebois—known as The Food Professor—leads the Agri-Food Analytics Lab at Dalhousie University, studying the trends that shape how Canadians shop, eat, and drink.

In this episode, he explores the rising popularity of non-alcoholic beverages, shifting alcohol consumption habits, and how these changes are impacting men’s heal...

If you think running a marathon is tough – what about running one every day, for 100 days? Four years ago, Canadian hip-hop artist DillanPonders traded alcohol for running shoes. Running became a passion that transformed his life, his health and his music. Conquering his own struggles with depression and addiction, he took on the gruelling 100-day challenge to shine a light on men’s mental health, and offer support to ...

CTV National News Correspondent, John Vennavally-Rao is a survivor of two primary cancers, lung and rectal cancer. Before his diagnosis there were no symptoms, he never smoked, and a colonoscopy was the last thing on his mind. It took multiple surgeries, extended hospital stays, and every resource at his disposal to fight back. And it started with a simple, routine health screen, a colonoscopy.

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