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Hey Man; It's OkAuthor: Skyler Bridges
Hey Man; Its Ok is a mens mental health podcast that breaks down the stigma around vulnerability, emotions, and personal struggles. Hosted by Sky Bridges and licensed marriage and family therapist Ryan Heapy, this podcast creates a space for real, unfiltered conversations about mental health, relationships, masculinity, and the challenges men face every day.Each episode features honest discussions, personal stories, and expert insights to help men navigate their emotions, break free from outdated expectations, and know that its okay to not be okay. Whether were diving into deep topics, sharing laughs, or learning from guest experts, Hey Man; Its Ok is here to remind you that youre not alone.Join us on this journey toward self-acceptance, growth, and mental wellnessbecause every man deserves to be heard, understood, and supported.Find us wherever you listen to podcasts or visit www.heymanitsok.com to learn more. Language: en Genres: Education, Health & Fitness, Mental Health, Self-Improvement Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it Trailer: |
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Dr. Ryan Dix - No One Cares Alone: The Journey of Mental Health in Healthcare - HMIO 320
Episode 20
Friday, 9 January, 2026
In this powerful episode of Hey Man; It’s Ok, hosts Sky Bridges and licensed therapist Ryan Heapy sit down with Dr. Ryan Dix, a clinical psychologist with 16+ years of experience and the leader of Providence’s groundbreaking “No One Cares Alone” program.Together, they unpack the mental health crisis facing healthcare workers, intensified by COVID-19—and still affecting caregivers today. From burnout and compassion fatigue to psychological safety at work, this conversation goes deep into what it actually takes to support the people who support everyone else. In this episode, we cover:Why burnout in healthcare is at an all-time highThe hidden cost of compassion fatigueHow to recognize burnout before it breaks youCreating psychologically safe workplacesThe power of peer support & human connectionSimple, accessible coping tools that actually helpWhy talking about emotions at work isn’t weakness—it’s survivalIf you’re a healthcare worker, caregiver, therapist, leader, or someone feeling stretched too thin, this episode is for you.Mental health doesn’t get better in silence—and no one should care alone.👇 Drop a comment if this resonates, and share with someone who needs to hear this.🕒 Chapters 00:00 Introduction & Welcome 00:20 Meet Dr. Ryan Dix — Helping the Helpers 01:41 Burnout & Mental Health in Healthcare 03:35 Coping During COVID 07:00 How to Identify Burnout 11:44 Creating Safe Spaces for Real Conversations 15:59 Organizational Responsibility & Mental Health 31:23 Integrated Primary Care Explained 35:33 Personal Motivation & Coping Tools 42:52 Final Thoughts & Takeaways
