<description>&lt;p&gt;In this powerful episode of &lt;em&gt;Hey Man; It’s Ok&lt;/em&gt;, hosts &lt;strong&gt;Sky Bridges&lt;/strong&gt; and &lt;strong&gt;licensed therapist Ryan Heapy&lt;/strong&gt; sit down with &lt;strong&gt;Josh Cutler&lt;/strong&gt;, an influential mental health professional and advocate for men’s emotional wellness.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Josh opens up about his remarkable journey from a leader in the mental health field to facing his own &lt;strong&gt;bipolar disorder, depression, and recovery after a traumatic brain injury&lt;/strong&gt; — and how those experiences transformed his understanding of healing, purpose, and connection.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Together, Sky, Ryan, and Josh explore the power of &lt;strong&gt;vulnerability, community, and honest conversation&lt;/strong&gt;, breaking down barriers that keep men silent about their struggles.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;From &lt;strong&gt;motorcycle rides for suicide awareness&lt;/strong&gt; to &lt;strong&gt;psychedelic therapy training&lt;/strong&gt; and the real-life stories that shaped him, Josh offers raw insight into both the &lt;strong&gt;clinical and deeply personal sides of mental health care&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;If you’ve ever wrestled with &lt;strong&gt;self-doubt, burnout, or the fear of opening up&lt;/strong&gt;, this episode reminds you that &lt;strong&gt;it’s okay to not be okay — and it’s even stronger to talk about it.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;🎧 &lt;strong&gt;Tune in for a heartfelt, eye-opening conversation&lt;/strong&gt; that blends professional wisdom with lived experience, inspiring hope for anyone on the path toward healing.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;🕒 &lt;strong&gt;Episode Chapters:&lt;/strong&gt; 00:00 – Introduction and Welcome &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;00:20 – Meet Josh Cutler &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;04:29 – Josh’s Journey and Professional Background 1&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;6:06 – Challenges in Mental Health Access &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;21:14 – Josh’s Personal Struggles and Recovery &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;33:51 – Conclusion and Final Thoughts&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Hey Man; It's Ok

Skyler Bridges

Hey Man; It's Ok Episode 316 - From Challenges to Change: Josh Cutler's Journey

NOV 7, 202535 MIN
Hey Man; It's Ok

Hey Man; It's Ok Episode 316 - From Challenges to Change: Josh Cutler's Journey

NOV 7, 202535 MIN

Description

<p>In this powerful episode of <em>Hey Man; It’s Ok</em>, hosts <strong>Sky Bridges</strong> and <strong>licensed therapist Ryan Heapy</strong> sit down with <strong>Josh Cutler</strong>, an influential mental health professional and advocate for men’s emotional wellness.</p><p>Josh opens up about his remarkable journey from a leader in the mental health field to facing his own <strong>bipolar disorder, depression, and recovery after a traumatic brain injury</strong> — and how those experiences transformed his understanding of healing, purpose, and connection.</p><p>Together, Sky, Ryan, and Josh explore the power of <strong>vulnerability, community, and honest conversation</strong>, breaking down barriers that keep men silent about their struggles.</p><p>From <strong>motorcycle rides for suicide awareness</strong> to <strong>psychedelic therapy training</strong> and the real-life stories that shaped him, Josh offers raw insight into both the <strong>clinical and deeply personal sides of mental health care</strong>.</p><p>If you’ve ever wrestled with <strong>self-doubt, burnout, or the fear of opening up</strong>, this episode reminds you that <strong>it’s okay to not be okay — and it’s even stronger to talk about it.</strong></p><p>🎧 <strong>Tune in for a heartfelt, eye-opening conversation</strong> that blends professional wisdom with lived experience, inspiring hope for anyone on the path toward healing.</p><p>🕒 <strong>Episode Chapters:</strong> 00:00 – Introduction and Welcome </p><p>00:20 – Meet Josh Cutler </p><p>04:29 – Josh’s Journey and Professional Background 1</p><p>6:06 – Challenges in Mental Health Access </p><p>21:14 – Josh’s Personal Struggles and Recovery </p><p>33:51 – Conclusion and Final Thoughts</p>