”F#@k It: Why Not Me?” - A Journey of Perseverance with Ryan Cooper

Ryan Cooper grew up navigating his mother's bipolar disorder. Later, he received the same diagnosis himself.

Ryan joins Jay Hicks to discuss the family experiences behind his book Fuck It: Why Not Me?, the resentment and love that can exist in the same relationship, and the work of managing his own mental health. He talks about therapy, stress, entrepreneurship, and the legacy he hopes to leave.

Coaching gives the conversation another direction. For Ryan, being present with a team offers a place to focus his attention and find purpose. He and Jay explore what that looks like alongside the demands of family and business, and how a diagnosis becomes part of someone's story.

What We Explore

• Growing up with a parent living with bipolar disorder
• Receiving a bipolar diagnosis yourself
• Love, resentment, and difficult family relationships
• Therapy and managing stress
• Coaching as a source of focus and purpose
• Writing a personal story and choosing to share it
• Entrepreneurship and the legacy we leave

About Ryan Cooper

Ryan Cooper is an entrepreneur, coach, and author of Fuck It: Why Not Me? In this episode, he shares his experiences with bipolar disorder, family life, and finding direction through writing and coaching.

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