What Makes a Strong Man? Mike Cameron on Resilience, Vulnerability & Mental Fitness

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 explore the impact of helping men build resilience, redefine strength, and develop emotional fitness—just like physical fitness.

Whether navigating personal struggles, looking to strengthen your emotional well-being, or simply curious about a fresh perspective on men’s mental health, this conversation is one you won’t want to miss.

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• Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/mikecameron.ca/
• LinkedIn - https://linkedin.com/in/mikecameron
• Facebook -  - https://www.facebook.com/mikedavidcameron
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• YouTube - https://youtube.com/mikecameronspeaks 

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https://lovelettertomen.com/schedule-2025

Mentioned in the Episode

• Dear Men - https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/edmonton/dear-men-emotions-1.5126049
• TedX Talk - https://www.ted.com/talks/mike_cameron_redefining_badass_the_way_we_think_about_strong_is_wrong

 

MINDFIT Toolkit - Mental Wellness for Men - from Canadian Men’s Health Foundation

https://menshealthfoundation.ca/mindfit-toolkit

 

Follow Canadian Men’s Health

• Website - https://menshealthfoundation.ca/
• Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/menshealthfdn/
• Facebook - https://facebook.com/menshealthfoundation

Episode Chapters

00:24  Meet Mike Cameron: Author and Coach

01:10 Mike's Ultra Marathon Journey

03:50 The Tragic Story of Colleen

05:54 Dear Men: A Viral Editorial

06:56 Exploring True Strength and Emotional Mastery

09:13 The Power of Forgiveness

17:07 Creating the Love Letter to Men Conference

23:38 Building Emotional Fitness and Community

30:48 Final Thoughts and Reflections

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