<description>&lt;p&gt;In this heartfelt episode of &lt;em&gt;Hey Man; It’s Ok&lt;/em&gt;, Sky and Ryan sit down with Logan Petersen, one of the creators behind &lt;em&gt;Dad Bods and Beards&lt;/em&gt; — a community redefining what it means to be a man today. Logan opens up about his journey with bipolar disorder, sharing the highs, lows, and pivotal moments that shaped his path toward healing and self-acceptance.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Together, they explore what it really means to be strong — how vulnerability, honesty, and emotional awareness can coexist with resilience. From the power of proper diagnosis to the importance of support systems, sleep, and self-love, this conversation reminds us that asking for help isn’t weakness — it’s courage.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;If you’ve ever struggled with your mental health or wanted to better support someone who has, this episode is for you. It’s a raw, real, and deeply hopeful reminder that we’re all in this together — and it’s okay to not be okay.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Timestamps:&lt;/strong&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;00:00 Welcome &amp;amp; Introductions &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;01:16 Meet Logan Peterson: Social Media Influencer and Mental Health Advocate 0&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;3:52 Understanding Bipolar Disorder &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;05:56 Logan’s Personal Struggles and Turning Points &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;08:59 The Role of Support Systems in Mental Health &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;12:49 The Importance of Proper Diagnosis and Treatment 2&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;1:22 Logan’s Mission: Encouraging Men to Open Up &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;25:19 Trigger Management and Vulnerability &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;26:02 Early Steps in Healing &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;26:46 The Importance of Sleep &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;27:28 Direct Communication and Therapy &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;28:26 Affirmations and Self-Love &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;30:48 Setting Boundaries and Accountability &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;31:31 Stories of Struggle and Resilience 3&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;4:36 Authenticity and Social Media &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;41:15 &lt;em&gt;Dad Bods and Beards&lt;/em&gt;: A New Masculinity &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;49:24 Final Thoughts and Encouragement&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Hey Man; It's Ok

Skyler Bridges

Hey Man; It's OK - Episode 315- Dad Bods & Beards: Logan Peterson's Path to Mental Health Advocacy

OCT 31, 202551 MIN
Hey Man; It's Ok

Hey Man; It's OK - Episode 315- Dad Bods & Beards: Logan Peterson's Path to Mental Health Advocacy

OCT 31, 202551 MIN

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<p>In this heartfelt episode of <em>Hey Man; It’s Ok</em>, Sky and Ryan sit down with Logan Petersen, one of the creators behind <em>Dad Bods and Beards</em> — a community redefining what it means to be a man today. Logan opens up about his journey with bipolar disorder, sharing the highs, lows, and pivotal moments that shaped his path toward healing and self-acceptance.</p><p>Together, they explore what it really means to be strong — how vulnerability, honesty, and emotional awareness can coexist with resilience. From the power of proper diagnosis to the importance of support systems, sleep, and self-love, this conversation reminds us that asking for help isn’t weakness — it’s courage.</p><p>If you’ve ever struggled with your mental health or wanted to better support someone who has, this episode is for you. It’s a raw, real, and deeply hopeful reminder that we’re all in this together — and it’s okay to not be okay.</p><p><strong>Timestamps:</strong> </p><p>00:00 Welcome &amp; Introductions </p><p>01:16 Meet Logan Peterson: Social Media Influencer and Mental Health Advocate 0</p><p>3:52 Understanding Bipolar Disorder </p><p>05:56 Logan’s Personal Struggles and Turning Points </p><p>08:59 The Role of Support Systems in Mental Health </p><p>12:49 The Importance of Proper Diagnosis and Treatment 2</p><p>1:22 Logan’s Mission: Encouraging Men to Open Up </p><p>25:19 Trigger Management and Vulnerability </p><p>26:02 Early Steps in Healing </p><p>26:46 The Importance of Sleep </p><p>27:28 Direct Communication and Therapy </p><p>28:26 Affirmations and Self-Love </p><p>30:48 Setting Boundaries and Accountability </p><p>31:31 Stories of Struggle and Resilience 3</p><p>4:36 Authenticity and Social Media </p><p>41:15 <em>Dad Bods and Beards</em>: A New Masculinity </p><p>49:24 Final Thoughts and Encouragement</p>