Episode notes
In this deeply moving episode of Hey Man; It’s Ok, hosts Sky Bridges and licensed psychotherapist Ryan Heapy welcome author and coach G. Scott Graham for a conversation about grief, healing, meditation, and radical acceptance.
Scott opens up with raw honesty about losing his spouse during the COVID-19 pandemic and how writing about his grief became a way of honoring love. He also shares his unique adventures with paddleboarding with dogs, the myths surrounding happiness, the role of equanimity, and how embracing adversity can lead to a more authentic life.
This episode is a powerful reminder that grief and love are deeply connected, and that resilience often comes from radical acceptance.
⏱️ Chapters 00:00 Welcome to Hey Man, It’s Okay
00:18 Meet G. Scott Graham
00:44 Paddleboarding with Dogs
03:03 Grieving the Loss of a Spouse
09:47 Love, Grief, and Healing
16:09 The Myth of Happiness
20:36 Understanding Equanimity
24:00 Navigating Emotional Turmoil
25:14 Radical Acceptance Explained
28:34 Why Radical Acceptance Matters
31:23 Meditation: Myths vs. Reality
33:20 The Challenge of Consistency
39:25 Instant Gratification vs. Growth 4
41:52 Closing Thoughts + How to Connect with Scott