<p>In this thought-provoking episode of <em>Hey Man; It’s Ok</em>, Sky Bridges and licensed marriage and family therapist Ryan Heapy sit down with <strong>Zander Keig</strong>—a veteran, licensed social worker, author, and bridge-builder—to explore how men can protect their mental health in an increasingly <strong>polarized and divided world</strong>.</p><p>Zander shares insights from his life growing up in a Mexican Catholic family in Los Angeles, his time working with veterans at the VA, and his work with organizations like <strong>Braver Angels</strong> and the Prohuman Foundation (<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://www.prohumanfoundation.org/">http://www.prohumanfoundation.org/)</a> . Together, the conversation digs into depolarization, empathy, identity, and why learning to see the <em>human</em> behind opposing beliefs is essential for personal wellbeing and societal healing.</p><p>In this episode, we explore:</p><ul><li>Why polarization is destroying families, relationships, and mental health</li><li>How men can engage in difficult conversations without losing themselves</li><li>The difference between activism and bridge building</li><li>Why social media amplifies division—and what happens when you step away</li><li>How identity, belief systems, and lived experience shape conflict</li><li>What it really means to be “pro-human”</li><li>Why time, place, and language matter in hard conversations</li><li>How prioritizing your own wellbeing makes you a better ally and leader</li></ul><p>Zander also talks about his book <strong><em>The Third Space: A Non-Conformist Guide to the Universe</em></strong>, his podcasts <em>The Third Space</em> and <em>The Umbrella Hour</em>, and leaves listeners with a powerful call to action: <strong>invest in your own mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual wellbeing—because change starts with you.</strong></p><p>This episode is for men who:</p><ul><li>Feel exhausted by political and cultural conflict</li><li>Want to stay connected without losing their values</li><li>Are navigating family tension, identity, or burnout</li><li>Believe empathy is strength—not weakness</li></ul><p>Because it’s ok to not be ok —and it’s okay to choose humanity over division.</p>