Former Olympian and CMHF National Champion, Simon Whitfield and UBC Associate Professor, Dr. Eli Puterman joined guest host Buzz Bishop for the first of four weekly episodes in June on the subject - Move For Your Mental Health - an annual campaign by the Canadian Men’s Health Foundation (CMHF). Hear simple advice on how much physical activity you need, what type of exercise benefits us most and how doing something hard actually helps better manage stress. Move For Your Mental Health menshealthfoundation.ca See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information ..read more

Sports & entertainment broadcaster and host of the Boomsies! podcast, Dan O’Toole takes us behind the scenes of his career and personal journey with substance abuse. Hear what advice helped him through rehab, how sobriety rewarded him with stronger friendships, and how asking for help has become easier as he looks back at what he’s accomplished. If you or someone you know has an alcohol addiction, talk to a healthcare professional for a safe treatment plan. Access these resources to learn more.  Don’t Change Much news. Sign up for more men’s health tips: dontchange ..read more

If eating healthy feels like an all or nothing goal, the good news is it doesn’t have to be. This episode explores how small, sustainable changes to our diet ultimately provide the greatest benefits. Chef Ned Bell and registered dietitian Caitlin Boudreau joined guest host Buzz Bishop to talk about why healthy eating matters, where to start and serve up simple advice to help us eat and live well.  A Guy’s Guide to Eating Healthy https://menshealthfoundation.ca/guys-guide-eating-healthy/ Don’t Change Much news. Sign up for more men’s health tips: dontchangemuch.ca See omnystudio.com/l ..read more

With a flip of the script, Dan Murphy moves into the spotlight as featured guest in this episode, interviewed by CMHF National Champion Buzz Bishop. Learn what makes Dan tick and what simple lifestyle changes to improve health and wellbeing means to him. MEN’S HEALTH CHECK: menshealthfoundation.ca/mens-health-check MEN’S HEALTH CHECKLIST: menshealthfoundation.ca/mens-health-checklist Don’t Change Much news. Sign up for more men’s health tips: dontchangemuch.ca See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information ..read more

What does it take to make positive, lasting changes to our health? For Drex, morning radio host of Jack FM Vancouver, a major heart attack at the age of 43 signaled an urgent wake up call. Drex revisits his life-changing experience to share what he’s learned and how he now prioritizes a healthy lifestyle. He also delivers an important message: listen to your body, don’t ignore warning signs and get checked! MEN’S HEALTH CHECK: https://menshealthfoundation.ca/mens-health-check MEN’S HEALTH CHECKLIST: http://menshealthfoundation.ca/mens-health-checklist Don’t Change Much news. Sign up for more m ..read more

How does showing vulnerability demonstrate strength? Former CFL All-Star and Grey Cup Champion, Shea Emry and Dr. Matthew Chow, a clinical specialist in mental health, joined guest host Buzz Bishop to explain. They share their own experiences with mental health and discuss how increased awareness and resources have provided more opportunities for men to ask for help and make positive changes.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information ..read more

Corey Hirsch speaks candidly about living with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), what challenges he faced to address it and the power of sharing his story with others. The former NHL goaltender, coach and Olympic silver medalist revisits his experience of losing a loved one to mental illness and what it took for him to manage the trauma while in crisis and long-term. This episode ends with a conversation with clinical psychologist, Dr. Melanie Badali, who shares her experience as a healthcare professional on how to help someone in crisis. Need Help Now?  If you or someone you know is i ..read more

Former NHL defenceman turned broadcaster, Kevin Bieksa balances a full schedule. With two teenage kids, a hockey academy in Southern California, weekend duties as a national voice on Hockey Night in Canada and considerable travel for both roles, he continues to make health & wellness a priority. Listen to his conversation with host and colleague, Dan Murphy about what motivates and challenges him most when it comes to staying on top of his health and how becoming an outspoken mental health advocate started with the need to educate himself so he could support friends and loved ones.  D ..read more

It's no secret, men often put their health last on the priority list. What do you do when it's someone you love and there are serious warning signs? Accomplished TV and radio broadcaster Jody Vance became a men’s health advocate after supporting her father through stage 4 prostate cancer, and later Alzheimer’s.  She joins host Dan Murphy to talk about her father’s story, his message to other guys, and the important role family can play in prioritizing your health.  Men’s Health Check: menshealthfoundation.ca/mens-health-check Subscribe for men’s health tips: dontchangemuch ..read more

Why does nature give us a sense of wellbeing? The teachings of First Nations cultures offer a profound answer and inspiration for all people and cultures. The significance of the natural environment in First Nations cultures is its connection to every aspect of life from identity, beliefs and traditions to the power to heal. In this episode, host Dan Murphy is joined by Henry Morgan, of the Gitxsan Nation and Frank Cohn, co-Director of DUDES Club Society, an Indigenous men’s wellness organization. Morgan explains the practice of land-based healing, his own relationship to nature and how helpin ..read more