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 FutureSupport Men & Their Familes: https://menshealthfoundation.ca/donate/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.