<description>&lt;p&gt;In this powerful episode of &lt;em&gt;Hey Man; It’s Okay&lt;/em&gt;, hosts &lt;strong&gt;Sky Bridges&lt;/strong&gt; and &lt;strong&gt;Ryan Heapy, LMFT&lt;/strong&gt;, sit down with Seattle radio legend &lt;strong&gt;BJ Shea&lt;/strong&gt; for a candid, vulnerable, and surprisingly uplifting conversation about men’s mental health.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Sky shares how BJ’s voice helped carry him through some of his darkest moments, setting the tone for an open and deeply human discussion about identity, art, grief, therapy, and the emotional lives men are often discouraged from showing.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;BJ reflects on his own mental health journey—from personal struggles to becoming a vocal advocate for suicide awareness and co-creating the nationwide &lt;em&gt;I’m Listening&lt;/em&gt; campaign. He talks about the emotional landscape of radio and the Seattle music scene, how therapy transformed his life and career, and why authentic expression is essential for men of all ages.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Ryan offers a therapist’s perspective, exploring emotional language, behavioral science, and why learning to name your feelings—&lt;em&gt;even when you don’t know the “why”&lt;/em&gt;—is a crucial step toward healing.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Together, the three dive deep into:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;BJ Shea’s personal mental health journey&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;The influence of radio, community, and Seattle’s music culture&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;How therapy supports creativity, accountability, and emotional growth&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Breaking gender norms and expanding emotional vocabulary for men&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;The role of behavioral science in healing&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Why artists and everyday guys alike benefit from vulnerability&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Rewriting the outdated narrative of what it means to “be a man”&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;This episode is brimming with profound insights, personal stories, and actionable takeaways—perfect for anyone navigating their own mental health journey or supporting someone who is.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Hey man… it’s okay to feel it. It’s okay to name it. And it’s okay to talk about it.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Episode Chapters&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;00:00 — Introduction 00:25 — Meet Our Guest: BJ Shea &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;00:59 — BJ’s Mental Health Journey &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;03:46 — Seattle Radio &amp;amp; Music Culture &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;10:10 — Therapy &amp;amp; Personal Growth &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;20:06 — Behavioral Science in Practice &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;27:26 — How Therapy Shapes Work &amp;amp; Life &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;27:43 — “I Use My Job as Therapy” &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;28:04 — Challenging Gender Norms in Seattle &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;31:50 — Participation Trophies &amp;amp; Modern Masculinity &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;35:02 — Encouraging Men to Speak Up &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;46:20 — Why Behavioral Science Matters &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;48:21 — Final Takeaways&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Hey Man; It's Ok

Skyler Bridges

BJ Shea: Uncovering Men's Mental Health- Hey Man; it's Ok Episode 318

DEC 12, 202549 MIN
Hey Man; It's Ok

BJ Shea: Uncovering Men's Mental Health- Hey Man; it's Ok Episode 318

DEC 12, 202549 MIN

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<p>In this powerful episode of <em>Hey Man; It’s Okay</em>, hosts <strong>Sky Bridges</strong> and <strong>Ryan Heapy, LMFT</strong>, sit down with Seattle radio legend <strong>BJ Shea</strong> for a candid, vulnerable, and surprisingly uplifting conversation about men’s mental health.</p><p>Sky shares how BJ’s voice helped carry him through some of his darkest moments, setting the tone for an open and deeply human discussion about identity, art, grief, therapy, and the emotional lives men are often discouraged from showing.</p><p>BJ reflects on his own mental health journey—from personal struggles to becoming a vocal advocate for suicide awareness and co-creating the nationwide <em>I’m Listening</em> campaign. He talks about the emotional landscape of radio and the Seattle music scene, how therapy transformed his life and career, and why authentic expression is essential for men of all ages.</p><p>Ryan offers a therapist’s perspective, exploring emotional language, behavioral science, and why learning to name your feelings—<em>even when you don’t know the “why”</em>—is a crucial step toward healing.</p><p>Together, the three dive deep into:</p><ul><li>BJ Shea’s personal mental health journey</li><li>The influence of radio, community, and Seattle’s music culture</li><li>How therapy supports creativity, accountability, and emotional growth</li><li>Breaking gender norms and expanding emotional vocabulary for men</li><li>The role of behavioral science in healing</li><li>Why artists and everyday guys alike benefit from vulnerability</li><li>Rewriting the outdated narrative of what it means to “be a man”</li></ul><p>This episode is brimming with profound insights, personal stories, and actionable takeaways—perfect for anyone navigating their own mental health journey or supporting someone who is.</p><p><strong>Hey man… it’s okay to feel it. It’s okay to name it. And it’s okay to talk about it.</strong></p><p><strong>Episode Chapters</strong></p><p>00:00 — Introduction 00:25 — Meet Our Guest: BJ Shea </p><p>00:59 — BJ’s Mental Health Journey </p><p>03:46 — Seattle Radio &amp; Music Culture </p><p>10:10 — Therapy &amp; Personal Growth </p><p>20:06 — Behavioral Science in Practice </p><p>27:26 — How Therapy Shapes Work &amp; Life </p><p>27:43 — “I Use My Job as Therapy” </p><p>28:04 — Challenging Gender Norms in Seattle </p><p>31:50 — Participation Trophies &amp; Modern Masculinity </p><p>35:02 — Encouraging Men to Speak Up </p><p>46:20 — Why Behavioral Science Matters </p><p>48:21 — Final Takeaways</p>