<p>In this powerful episode of <strong>Hey Man; It’s Ok</strong>, hosts <strong>Sky Bridges</strong> and licensed therapist <strong>Ryan Heapy</strong> sit down with <strong>Dr. Ryan Dix</strong>, a clinical psychologist with 16+ years of experience and the leader of Providence’s groundbreaking <strong>“No One Cares Alone”</strong> program.</p><p>Together, they unpack the <strong>mental health crisis facing healthcare workers</strong>, intensified by COVID-19—and still affecting caregivers today. From <strong>burnout and compassion fatigue</strong> to <strong>psychological safety at work</strong>, this conversation goes deep into what it <em>actually</em> takes to support the people who support everyone else.</p><p> <strong>In this episode, we cover:</strong></p><ul><li>Why burnout in healthcare is at an all-time high</li><li>The hidden cost of compassion fatigue</li><li>How to recognize burnout before it breaks you</li><li>Creating psychologically safe workplaces</li><li>The power of peer support &amp; human connection</li><li>Simple, accessible coping tools that actually help</li><li>Why talking about emotions at work isn’t weakness—it’s survival</li></ul><p>If you’re a <strong>healthcare worker, caregiver, therapist, leader, or someone feeling stretched too thin</strong>, this episode is for you.</p><p>Mental health doesn’t get better in silence—and no one should care alone.</p><p>👇 <strong>Drop a comment</strong> if this resonates, and <strong>share with someone who needs to hear this.</strong></p><p><strong>🕒 Chapters</strong> </p><p>00:00 Introduction &amp; Welcome </p><p>00:20 Meet Dr. Ryan Dix — Helping the Helpers 01:41 Burnout &amp; Mental Health in Healthcare </p><p>03:35 Coping During COVID </p><p>07:00 How to Identify Burnout </p><p>11:44 Creating Safe Spaces for Real Conversations </p><p>15:59 Organizational Responsibility &amp; Mental Health </p><p>31:23 Integrated Primary Care Explained </p><p>35:33 Personal Motivation &amp; Coping Tools </p><p>42:52 Final Thoughts &amp; Takeaways</p>