Episodes

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...

In this powerful first episode of Tear Off the Tape, I sit down with Bob Harriman, a retired RCMP officer who's lived a life defined by resilience. Growing up with a mother battling mental illness, Bob learned early on how to navigate life's challenges. From potentially heading down a dark path to finding purpose through the Boys and Girls Club, his story is a testament to the power of community and personal growth. We dive deep into his experiences as a police officer, dealing with 104 fatal ac...

The story of the Humboldt Broncos tragedy in 2018 shocked the nation. Ryan Straschnitzki was on the bus and joins me to explore the incredible journey of resilience that followed the devastating Humboldt Broncos bus accident. Ryan shares his raw and honest story of confronting trauma, from the pressures of junior hockey to the life-changing moment that altered his path forever. We dive deep into the psychological challenges of dealing with unexpected tragedy, the importance of mental health, and...

Trauma leaves marks we don’t always see. In December 1986, tragedy struck the hockey world when the Swift Current Broncos’ team bus slid off an icy Saskatchewan highway, claiming the lives of four young players. Bob Wilkie was one of the survivors. Though he went on to play professional hockey with the Detroit Red Wings, Philadelphia Flyers, and several minor league teams, the trauma of that night never left his side. For years, Bob carried the weight in silence. The team was given no counselli...