Tear Off The Tape

Bob Wilkie heard Erin Brown speak at a the Legends Charity Classic in Canmore, Alberta. He knew he wanted to have her on the podcast. Erin is an adaptive athlete and amputee whose story spans childhood bullying, postpartum depression, secondary trauma, and the sudden illness that led to the loss of her leg. Erin recalls growing up in Flin Flon, Manitoba, facing vicious bullying that eroded her confidence and kept her from sports she loved. She later rebuilt her sense of self working in the mine

In this episode of "Tear Off the Tape," host Bob Wilkie and guest Alan Canerva discuss the emotional and psychological toll of trauma. Alan shares his experiences, including childhood traumas like getting stuck in a cave and a bicycle accident, and how these events impacted him later in life. They explore the three hallmarks of trauma: fear, terror, and helplessness, and how witnessing trauma in others can also be traumatizing. Alan introduces the "7Ts" framework for trauma: Tragedy, Theft, Torm

I shared my life’s arc—from a mobile childhood in Saskatchewan after my father’s business failed, through anxiety and codependency, to finding stability in marriage and raising two children. My mother’s long cancer battle and later death left deep scars, and years later I discovered I carried the same cancer gene, leading to multiple surgeries that changed my body and sense of self. My first husband developed PTSD; his struggle and eventual death upended my family and forced me into grief work.

Brad Lambert joins host Bob to share his powerful journey from small-town Alberta hockey kid to junior and pro enforcer, and ultimately to survivor and community pillar. Brad describes leaving home at 16, being thrust into the role of fighter, and living with constant anxiety, fear, and performance pressure while wearing a mask that everything was fine. He details the unhealthy coping of partying, addiction, and gravitating toward chaotic environments, culminating in being shot eight times in a

Bob speaks with Derek Hines, a Marine veteran, sharing his deeply personal journey through trauma, resilience, and healing. Derek discusses the impact of a strict upbringing, early struggles with mental health, and the profound effects of military service in Afghanistan—including exposure to violence, loss, and survivor’s guilt.

Greg Nywa joins me to explore the profound impact of trauma and mental health. Greg shares his remarkable journey, from growing up on a ranch to facing devastating personal losses, including the heartbreaking suicide of his son Brandon during the COVID-19 pandemic. What struck me most was Greg's incredible resilience and his commitment to turning grief into purpose by creating the Beach Project, a mental health education initiative. We unpack the importance of vulnerability, the power of self