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Few athletes finish their careers on their own terms, a reality former NHLer Chris Pronger is all too familiar with. Despite a celebrated career as a Stanley Cup Champion, two-time Olympic gold medallist and Hockey Hall of Famer, his success was not without challenges. Listen to his account of the serious injuries that ultimately ended his career, how they drove him into a black hole of depression...

Episode Description The investment of a father has a stronger effect on a daughter than peer pressure. That profound fact shapes a conversation on fatherhood between UBC professor and Blueprint co-founder, Dr. David Kuhl, former NHLer and CMHF Champion, Trevor Linden and host Dan Murphy. Learn about the lasting impact of a father’s relationship with their child, how to strengthen that connection a...

Host Dan Murphy sat down with Canadian Men’s Health Foundation founder, Dr. Larry Goldenberg to discuss how CMHF came to life from a need to address a missing piece of the family health puzzle. Together, they discuss the health issues that get a man’s attention, the difference between life and health expectancy and the stages when health awareness becomes most important. Watch this episode  @mensh...

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 ho...

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 addict...

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. ...

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 Chang...

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 ge...

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.  Min...

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 co...

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...

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,...

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 Gitxsa...

When it comes to managing adversity, Olympic gold medalist Adam Kreek has a lifetime of experience, not just as an athlete but as a father and an entrepreneur. He shares some of his most challenging moments in this episode: Values, Purpose and Courage: Adopting the Mindset of a Champion. Kreek is an executive business coach, two-time Olympian and a CMHF National Champion. He holds 60 international...

How many of us have missed the chance to have an important conversation because we didn’t know how to start it or what to say? Finding the right approach to talk about mental health, acknowledge grief or build a meaningful connection with someone we care about can be difficult. In this episode, Riaz Meghji offers a wealth of experience on the subject as a human connection expert, keynote speaker a...

The benefits of interaction with family, friends and communities are tremendous for our overall health and wellbeing, so why are mental health challenges managed alone, especially by men? The subject of this episode is: Mental Health Is A Team Game. Canada Soccer’s head coach, John Herdman joins host Dan Murphy to discuss his early experience with mental health and the difficult lessons he learned...

Anxiety is one of the most common mental health concerns, yet most men don’t talk about it or ask for help. This episode is called Facing Anxiety. Joined by country music superstar, Dallas Smith and Canadian Men’s Health Foundation President & CEO, TC Carling, host Dan Murphy speaks to both men about their personal experiences with anxiety and depression. This open, honest conversation reminds...

This episode is about Fatherhood and Positive Mentorship, and features a conversation with Dr. David Kuhl, Kelly Hrudey and host Dan Murphy. The most powerful and formative relationship in a child’s life is the one they share with their parents. Yet the importance of a father’s role in a child’s development lacks research, guidance and even awareness. Dr. Kuhl’s clinical an...

We all know about the physical benefits of exercise, but how does it benefit our mental health? What’s the connection and why don’t more of us make it a priority? In this episode, Move Your Body For Your Mind, host Dan Murphy talks to Dr. Jennifer Heisz and Trevor Linden about the importance of exercise and how it positively affects their own mental health. From strengthening our resil...