Living Undeterred: Recent Episodes

Jeff Johnston

Living Undeterred is a podcast created by author Jeff Johnston and founder of the Choices Network, Ltd. Jeff lost his oldest son, Seth to fentanyl poisoning in 2016. His personal struggles gave him inspiration to become vulnerable and to share how he has remained...undeterred.

In this thought-provoking episode of Living Undeterred, Jeff Johnston is joined by Dr. Richard Lopez—an Assistant Professor of Psychology and Neuroscience at Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) and director of the Social Neuroscience of Affective Processes (SNAP) Lab—for a conversation that bridges the gap between research and real-world mental health care.

With expertise in the science of emotion, digital media use, and youth mental health, Dr. Lopez brings a grounded perspective on today’s challenges, highlighting both the progress made and the pressing needs that remain. His work explores how psychological science can inform practical strategies for supporting young people inside and outside the classroom.

Core Topics Covered:

The current state of youth mental health and how early we need to intervene

The challenge of reaching “kids who don’t talk”—and why behavior is communication

The ripple effect of suicide and why survivor support is crucial

The role of schools as access points for care—and the need for scalable solutions

Faith, family, and community as stabilizing forces amid emotional chaos

The importance of checking in, not checking out—how to show up consistently

Why mental health must be a daily conversation, not a reactive one

Dr. Lopez shares actionable insights for parents, educators, and anyone working with youth—urging a collaborative, persistent approach to destigmatizing and addressing mental health. His passion is clear: better systems, deeper compassion, and more trained professionals at the table.

🎧 This episode is a must-listen for anyone ready to move from awareness to action.

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In this deeply moving episode of Living Undeterred, Jeff Johnston welcomes Mike Farr—founder of Project SAFE and a courageous advocate for suicide prevention—for a vulnerable, purpose-driven conversation about loss, hope, and action.

After losing his son Garrett to suicide in 2017, Mike transformed unimaginable grief into a mission to save lives. From launching community conversations and building local mental health resources to helping other families navigate the aftermath of loss, Mike’s work has become a lifeline for many across Iowa and beyond.

Key Themes Explored:

The signs of suicidal ideation and the power of asking direct, difficult questions

How trauma impacts entire families—and how early intervention can prevent generational loss

The unique mental health challenges facing youth athletes and why licensed counselors are needed in schools and sports

Why peer-to-peer programs and technology must evolve to meet people where they are

The importance of support after the first 90 days of loss—when the casseroles stop and the silence begins

Stories of transformation: how one conversation at Garrett’s visitation saved another life

Project SAFE’s work, from “Strike Out the Stigma” to funding therapy access and grief groups

Mike’s story is one of strength, service, and faith—a reminder that even in the darkest moments, we can become beacons of light for others. Whether you’re a parent, coach, advocate, or simply someone who wants to do more, this conversation will leave you both heartbroken and inspired.

🎧 Together, we’re saving lives—one life at a time.

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In this episode of the Brightn Podcast, host Jeff Johnston sits down with standout Iowa tight end and future NFL player Luke Lachey for a candid conversation about resilience, identity, and mental wellness both on and off the field. From carrying the legacy of an NFL father to overcoming a season-ending injury, Luke shares how adversity has shaped his perspective and how positive self-talk has become one of his greatest tools.

Together, they explore:

Growing up with the shadow—and strength—of an NFL legacy
The culture of Iowa football and leading by example
How injuries taught him patience, perspective, and purpose
The role of support systems: from teammates to teachers to family
The power of mental conditioning and becoming a teammate to yourself
Navigating identity beyond the game and life after football

Whether you're an athlete, a coach, or someone navigating your own challenges, Luke’s story is a powerful reminder that leadership starts with how we talk to ourselves—and how we lift others up in the process.

🎧 Subscribe and share if this conversation inspires you.

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In this heartfelt episode of Living Undeterred, Jeff Johnston is joined by Kenyon Murray—former Iowa Hawkeye, mental health advocate, and founder of the Murray Foundation—for a vulnerable and empowering conversation about turning pain into purpose.

From losing his son Patrick to suicide, to mentoring the next generation of student-athletes, Kenyon opens up about how faith, family, and community fuel his mission to make a lasting impact both on and off the court.

🔑 In This Episode, You'll Hear:

The emotional story behind Patrick’s passing and its lasting impact
How Kenyon is redefining masculinity through vulnerability and service
The origins of the Murray Foundation and its mental health mission
What it means to “show up” for your kids in an increasingly distracted world
The intersection of athletics, mental health, and generational healing
How small actions and consistent presence create real legacy
A powerful message for parents navigating grief, growth, and second chances

💡 “Legacy isn’t what you leave behind. It’s what you live every day.” – Kenyon Murray

🎧 Whether you're a parent, coach, or simply someone who cares about mental wellness, this conversation will remind you of the power of presence—and the strength found in shared struggle.

In the powerful conclusion to his three-part solo series, Living Undeterred host Jeff Johnston dives headfirst into one of life’s most debated themes: faith. But this isn't a sermon—it’s a soul-searching exploration of doubt, belief, and what it means to be a good person in a complex, polarized world.

Through raw reflections on grief, philosophy, and the search for meaning, Jeff challenges listeners to rethink what anchors their values—whether it’s God, humanity, or simply hope.

🔑 This Episode Explores:

The difference between faith, hope, and evidence—and why it matters
Jeff’s personal journey from atheism to agnosticism after unimaginable loss
Why morality doesn't require religion—and why love, not labels, should define us
How Stoicism and Marcus Aurelius shaped Jeff’s worldview
The concept of “being the path” rather than staying on a path
What it means to build a life of purpose, no matter your belief system
A universal call to kindness, service, and daily acts of good

💡 “You don’t need a religion to love your neighbor. You just need a reason.”

🎧 Whether you're devout, doubting, or somewhere in between, this episode will meet you where you are—and invite you to live with more intention, more love, and more courage.

In this eye-opening episode of Living Undeterred, Jeff Johnston sits down with Dr. Nate Harold, Chief Pharmacy Officer at MedOne, for a vulnerable and visionary conversation about family, faith, and the broken state of pharmaceutical care. What starts as a discussion about PBMs and prescription access quickly unfolds into a story of personal trauma, moral courage, and system-wide reform.

Together, Jeff and Dr. Harold explore how their shared experiences with addiction and loss have fueled a mission to rethink mental wellness from the inside out.

🔑 In This Episode, You'll Learn:

How Dr. Harold’s mother’s opioid addiction shaped his purpose in life
Why the pharmacy industry is broken—and what MedOne is doing to fix it
The dangerous misalignment between profit and patient care in prescription benefits
How faith, service, and transparency can guide organizational leadership
Why holistic mental wellness must include financial literacy and purpose
The future of AI as a tool for connection, not just information
Why “pivoting” is sometimes the most courageous thing a person can do

💡 “If you’re unhappy, don’t settle—pivot. Change the game.” – Dr. Nate Harold

🎧 Tune in to discover how pharmacy reform and personal healing can converge to spark real, systemic change—for our communities, and for ourselves.

In this deeply personal solo episode, host Jeff Johnston unpacks the foundational pillars that shape both the Brightn app and his personal philosophy on mental wellness: health, wealth, and purpose. Following the emotional groundwork of “The Road to Resilience,” this second segment explores how lived experience, loss, and legacy led to a reimagined approach to flourishing—rooted not in treatment, but in empowerment.

Jeff shares the story behind the app’s name, the lessons learned from decades in wealth management, and the bold vision to reframe mental health as proactive mental wellness planning.

🔑 In This Episode, Jeff Explores:

Why “purpose becomes passion when it gets personal”
How small daily choices can radically change your health trajectory
The overlooked role of financial insecurity in mental health struggles
What Gen Z’s crisis of meaning teaches us about modern life
How Brightn uses human asset classes—health, wealth, and purpose—to reduce suffering and promote flourishing
The power of service, gratitude, and giving without expectation
Why the future of mental wellness must go beyond labels and pills

💡 “Suffering will be my opportunity.” —Viktor Frankl

🎧 Subscribe and stay tuned for Part 3: a candid, soul-stirring segment on faith—the unseen force that holds it all together.

In this powerful episode of The Living Undeterred Podcast, host Jeff Johnston sits down with Dr. Cynthia Knight, founder of Iowa Choice Charter School, for a deeply personal and eye-opening conversation about education, equity, and second chances. After years in special education and with a daughter who struggled in traditional schools, Dr. Knight saw firsthand how many students fall through the cracks of the public school system. What began as a dream became a statewide innovation: an online charter school built specifically for kids who have been bullied, expelled, overwhelmed, or simply left behind.

Jeff and Dr. Knight dive into:

The emotional toll of school-based trauma on kids and families
How Iowa’s new charter school laws created an opportunity for change
Why testing and rigid pacing hurt more than help
The power of meeting students where they are
Success stories from students who found purpose in farming, welding, parenting, and more
What the future holds for education that centers empathy, flexibility, and individual growth

This episode is a must-listen for parents, educators, and advocates who believe that all kids—regardless of circumstance—deserve a chance to thrive.

Learn more or enroll: iowachoicecharterschool.org

Learn more about the Brightn app at brightn.app

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In this powerful solo episode, Living Undeterred host Jeff Johnston opens up like never before in part one of a new three-part series exploring the core pillars of his journey. Titled The Road to Resilience, this raw and deeply personal episode traces Jeff’s path through devastating tragedy, including the loss of his son to fentanyl poisoning, his wife to alcoholism, and his own near-suicide.

With unwavering honesty and vulnerability, Jeff shares how he transformed grief into a mission—one rooted in purpose, mental wellness, and the belief that we can all choose a different path, no matter how dark things become. Whether you’re navigating loss or simply seeking a way forward, this episode reminds us that resilience isn’t just a trait—it’s a choice.

👉 Stay tuned for Part 2: “The Intersection of Health, Wealth, and Purpose.”

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On this week's episode, Jeff speaks with is the co-founder and CEO of Perimeter, Bailey Farren. Perimeter is a mapping platform designed to help first responders share information with each other and public during natural disasters.Bailey was recently listed on Forbes’ 30 Under 30 in Enterprise Technology, and has received recognition from the New York Times Good Tech Awards, the Westly Foundation, and the UCLA Pritzker Environmental Genius AwardFor the last five years, she has also been a speaker for First Responders Resiliency, Inc., where she gives lectures on Neuroanatomy, Flow State, Sleep Deprivation, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.Follow Bailey: https://www.baileyfarren.com/ https://twitter.com/bailey_farren https://www.linkedin.com/in/baileyfarren/ https://www.instagram.com/bailey.farren

On this week's episode, Jeff speaks with Jas Rawlinson. Jas is an award-winning book coach, resilience speaker, and best-selling author who empowers female changemakers to transform their stories into books that create global impact. Combining her lived experience as a domestic/sexual violence survivor, with a BA degree in creative writing and psychology, Jas is highly renowned for her ability to transform people's lives from hopelessness to healing through the power of writing. Endorsed by high-profile organizations such as America's National Center on Sexual Exploitation, Jas has impacted hundreds of thousands of lives through global outlets such as Business Insider, ABC and news.com.au, and is also a proud anti-trafficking ambassador who has spent time with survivors and investigators in SE Asia. In 2022, Jas featured in front of 100 million people via the award-winning TV series 'Adventure All Stars' as part of her mission to end child trafficking. Above all, Jas believes that everyone has a story with the power to inspire, impact, and change lives. More Information: https://www.jasrawlinson.com/ Follow Jas: https://www.facebook.com/jasrawlinsonofficial http://www.instagram.com/jas_rawlinson https://www.linkedin.com/in/jas-rawlinson/

On this week's episode, Jeff speaks with Advocacy Director of The Hidden Opponent, Andy Saul. Andy is a former football student-athlete from the University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point. He earned his degree in Health Promotion and Wellness, where his passion for mental health started to grow. As Advocacy Director, Andy oversees the Campus Captains program. Andy dreams of working with first responders to improve their health in every aspect. About The Hidden Opponent The Hidden Opponent is an accredited nonprofit and advocacy group dedicated to raising awareness for student-athlete mental health. Through advocacy, education, and support, our goal is to end mental health stigma in sports culture. More Information:https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewsaul18/ thehiddenopponent.org

On this week's episode, Jeff does his first solo podcast since the 2021 Non-Alcoholic Beer Review. This time he sits down, no script, and talks about the things going on in his mind. He talks about:* Navigating Through Grief * Mental Wellness For Teens & Young Adults * Battling Addiction * Finding Purpose

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On this week's episode, Jeff speaks with Francesca Reicherter. Francesca is the Founder and President of Inspiring My Generation, a 501(c)3 on a mission of suicide prevention through awareness, conversation, education, and support. She holds an MS in Information Systems and Operations Management from the University of Florida and is a current MA in Psychology student at Pepperdine University where she was recognized in a Student Spotlight. Inspired by her mental health journey, Francesca works to make resources and information accessible. On January 20, 2019, Francesca lost her uncle to suicide. Just 27 days before that, she had attempted suicide for the first time, and he was the one who supported her to find hope. After losing him to suicide, Francesca’s world fell apart. Today, Francesca is a 3x suicide attempt survivor and the Founder of a national nonprofit organization, Inspiring My Generation. Dedicated to ending the stigma, Francesca hosts Normalize The Conversation, a podcast series amplifying the voices of mental health professionals, advocates, and any individual interested in sharing their story. There are over 100 episodes currently available with new episodes every week. In 2021, Francesca published, “You Are Not Alone: The Workbook,” as a guide to help the reader build a coping toolbox. In 2022, Francesca published “I AM,” an interactive workbook to help the reader build the tools needed to advocate for their mental health, and “How Are You?” as an interactive guide to checking in with your mental health. In 2023, Francesca published “Self Care,” as a guide to help the reader implement self-care practices that work for their needs and lifestyle. Francesca was contracted by the Peer Support Coalition of Florida to turn these workbooks into three workshops that began in 2023 and will continue into 2024. In addition to developing resources, Fran is a speaker spreading hope, most known for her keynote speech at NAMI CA 2022 Annual Youth Conference. She presented a session on Mental Health Conversations at the NAMI FL 2022 Annual Conference. Francesca was also a panelist at the When The Music Stops 2022 Annual Summit. Furthermore, she recently spoke on virtual panels for Magellan Health and for the National Federation of Families. She did a fireside chat at the 2023 Mind Out Loud Event, presented at the 2023 Brave Summit, and presented on her own experience and innovative ways to reduce suicide at NAMI Con 2023. Her work has been featured in the Kindness Channel and IDontMind Journal. She was a top finalist at the RevolutionHER 2022 Summit for Impact in Leadership and was honored as a Peer Recovery Champion at the NAMI FL 2022 Annual Conference. Her organization was featured on NBC6 South Florida in September 2022. In 2021, Francesca was named an Amplifier by the ConversationaLIST Awards. Francesca’s mission is to make preventative resources available, eliminate barriers, and normalize the conversation so that no one else will lose themselves or a loved one to suicide. For more information: https://www.inspiringmygeneration.org/ https://www.instagram.com/inspiringmygeneration/ https://twitter.com/inspiringmygen

Content Warning: This episode contains discussion of suicide and suicidal ideation. If you or someone you know is struggling call or text 988. On this week's episode, Jeff speaks with Founder of Good Deed Revolution and The Promise2Live, Brandy Vega. While Brandy is a very accomplished entrepreneur, her heart also lies with humanitarian work. She created her own nonprofit organization called Good Deed Revolution in 2015 and has helped hundreds of people. In this venture, Brandy energetically strives to promote good deeds throughout the world by providing an online platform for people to join a community and share their experiences spreading kindness to those around them. In an effort to save lives, Brandy has been very vulnerable sharing her story of her teen daughters suicide attempts and her girls struggles with mental health. She is launching a sucide prevention and mental health series to combat this second global pandemic. For more information on Brandy, The Good Deed Revolution, and Promise to Live Visit: www.promise2live.org https://gooddeedrevolution.org/ #mentalhealth #suicideprevention #suicideawareness #mentalwellness #conversation #podcast #genz

On this week's episode, Jeff speaks with Ken Stearns.Ken Stearns is a writer, lyricist, photographer, and podcast creator. He’s a well-traveled, seasoned, mid-western kid, who is beginning his third act in life for himself, and in that for others too. 14 months ago he traded in his suit for a van, a mic, some questions and started his own traveling podcast called The Jar.14 months into this journey, and The Jar giving him so much more than he ever imagined. With 200 guests on his podcast so far and 60 cities he’s been able to explore the most intimate questions about their views on life from across all kinds of people in all the corners of the US.Follow Kenhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/ken-stearns-b104167/https://www.instagram.com/thejar_podcast/https://www.facebook.com/podcast.thejarwww.thejar.live

On this week's episode, Jeff speaks with founder & CEO of The Hyer Calling Foundation, Inc. Kevin formed Hyer Calling as part of his own higher calling: to break the stereotypes of addiction that reinforce the stigma which perpetuates it. In doing so, Kevin draws on his background in employment law and HR management to offer the recovery community a second chance at a career. A graduate of Penn State’s Schreyer Honors College, Kevin earned his J.D. at The University of Baltimore School of Law where he concentrated in labor/employment law and was a Judicial Intern with the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. Kevin is an active member in good standing in both the New Jersey and District of Columbia Bar Associations and practices law in Pennsylvania pursuant to a pending Rule 302 Limited In-House Corporate Counsel License.Kevin had no prior history of drug use when he became addicted to methamphetamine at the age of 39 while practicing law in a large Philadelphia law firm. After nearly dying from an overdose in July 2020, Kevin and his family started the Foundation to give men and women recovering from the disease of addiction the purpose and identity which only a career can offer. In telling Kevin’s story, that even lawyers in big cities can battle the demon that is methamphetamine, the Hyer’s aim to open hearts and minds so that other families may be spared the heartbreak they experienced.More Information:https://hyercalling.org/kevin.html#

On this week's episode, Jeff speaks with founder of Meta Wellness Terrance Williams. Meta Wellness provides affordable Virtual Reality platforms for mental health professionals to conduct telehealth sessions, group sessions, and training in the metaverse.More Information: https://www.metawellness.space/Follow Terrance:https://www.linkedin.com/mwlite/homeInstagram: @terrancewilliamsvr

On this week's episode, Jeff speaks with Founder of Wired For Addiction®, Dr. Evelyn Higgins. Dr. Higgins is a recognized international expert in the science of addiction recovery. As a Certified Addictionologist, Diplomate of the American Board of Disability Analysts specializing in pain management, and Diplomate of the American College of Addictionology and Compulsive Disorders, Dr. Higgins has had the honor of advising the U.S. Surgeon General, producing and hosting a Gracie Award winning nationally syndicated health and wellness radio program, and serving as a 1996 Olympic Team Doctor and Olympic torch bearer. With 35 years in practice, Dr. Higgins has specialized in the clinical application of the neuroscience & epigenetics behind mental health complexities. Recent events include presenting at the 2023 Executive Summit on Addiction Treatment in Waikoloa Beach, Hawaii, honored as a 2022 TEDx Speaker, 2022 International Society of Substance Use Professionals Annual Conference panelist in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 2022 International Gambling Conference in Auckland, New Zealand speaker, 2021 Nominee for Modern Healthcare’s Top 25 Innovators in Healthcare, 2018 & 2023 Compass Transatlantic speaker, and frequent national media healthcare commentator, Dr. Higgins finds herself at the nexus of epigenetics, neuroscience, and health.Follow Dr. Higgins & Wired For Addiction:wiredforaddiction.comTwitter: @WiredForAddictInstagram: @WiredForAddiction and @DoctorEvelynHigginsFacebook: @WiredForAddictionLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/evelyn-higgins-44a31b19/

On this week's episode, Jeff speaks with artist & veteran, Ramona Patterson.

On this week's episode, Jeff speaks with Tom Matlack. Tom is a recovering venture capitalist whose mission is to help men. He writes daily on the crisis in manhood, mental health, addiction and positive masculinity at https://tommatlack.substack.com/Tom has three kids (29,27,18) and adoring wife of 20 years. At 58 he has never been happier.

On this week's episode, Jeff speaks with Angela Sullivan. Angela is the Director of Special Projects for Recovery International. She helps develop programs that are extensions of the successful 85-year RI Method. Angela develops curriculum, training materials, and does marketing for Recovery International, a non-profit mental health organization based out of Chicago. Angela was attracted to the Recovery Method because of its simplicity in helping people deal with everyday annoyances. With two teenagers of her own, she is passionate about early intervention and mental wellness. Most recently, she became a Youth Mental Health First Aider through the National Council for Behavioral Health.More Information: http://www.linkedin.com/company/recovery-internationalhttps://twitter.com/RecoveryIntlhttps://www.instagram.com/PowerYourMindtools/https://www.facebook.com/PowerYourMindToolswww.poweryourmind.org

On this week's episode, Jeff speaks with Founder of XXO Connect, Jason Lebowitz. About Jason: Jason Lebowitz, founder of XXO, the platform built for connection to self first, XXO wellbeing for the modern workplace, XXO conscious connection, dating and relationship community and RAQVISION Youth Social Network is creating an energetic tidal wave to accelerate human connection, save intimacy from becoming extinct, restore connection to humanity, completely reinvent the current online dating model through the whole human connection experience, create the world’s most energized community wired for connection and transform one million lives by 2025. Connection over convenience is a way of life for Jason. His curiosity with connection, dating and relationships, in a modern online dating culture where connection, self-worth, acceptance, vulnerability and intimacy have been lost, XXO was created out of sheer necessity. What started as an offline matchmaking service and podcast has evolved into an out of app experience for personal growth and transformation with the need to curve the culture back to connection over convenience. The desire to remove distraction from ourselves and deepen the relationship we first have with self and then others. Jason believes connection is the root of it all. Connection to self first. Connection begins within and travels outward. If there was a formula, intimacy X vulnerability = connection. Today, we’ve lost connection. To self and with each other. We live in a world of distraction. Distraction from ourselves. We seek validation and attention to provide temporary artificial happiness. We just want to be accepted and not rejected, but we haven’t accepted ourselves. While dating apps are built like a casino, becoming an addiction and causing further isolation and loneliness, in a swipe culture where we seek validation and attention to provide temporary artificial happiness, in a world where we get caught up in the comparison, Jason and his team continue to accelerate human connection to self and each other, making the inner work sexy, fun, and placing the relationship focus on personal growth, mental and emotional health and wellness. Follow Jason & XXO Connect: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasonlebowitz Instagram: @connectionoverconvenience Instagram: @xxoconnect Website: xxoconnect.com

On this week's episode, Jeff speaks with Director of Professional Development at the Scanlan Center for School Mental Health, Dr. Kari Vogelgesang. Dr. Kari Vogelgesang is a Clinical Associate Professor of Elementary Education. She also serves as the Director of Professional Development for the Scanlan Center for School Mental Health and the Baker Teacher Leader Center. Dr. Vogelgesang began her career in education as an elementary classroom teacher. In 2015 she graduated from the University of Iowa with her Ph.D. in special education and her area of focus in social, emotional, and behavioral disorders in school-aged children. She has taught undergraduate and graduate courses in social, emotional, and behavioral interventions for the classroom teacher; characteristics of disabilities; individuals with exceptional needs; and introduction to IEP’s, professional practice, and educational technology. Over the last 10 years, Dr. Vogelgesang has focused much of her work on partnering with school districts across the country to develop evidence-based, meaningful, and accessible teacher professional development opportunities. Some of this work has been highlighted through professional organizations such as the American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education, the National Education Association, and the Iowa Association of Colleges for Teacher Education. Dr. Vogelgesang has also been a member of numerous research projects focusing on best practice teacher professional development implementation, and evidence-based social, emotional, behavioral interventions for students with challenging behaviors. Publications of this research can be found in numerous peer-reviewed journals and has been presented at national and international professional organization conferences. More Information on the Scanlan Center: https://scsmh.education.uiowa.edu/ #mentalhealth #mentalwellness #education #mentalhealthawareness #podcast #conversation

On this week's episode, Jeff speaks with Johnny Crowder, Resilience, Wellbeing, and Mental Health Expert, Certified Recovery Peer Specialist, Founder and CEO of Cope Notes®Mental health CEO and entrepreneur Johnny Crowder is a true master of one of the most pressing strategic concerns in business today: wellbeing. But revealing the keys to a healthier workplace, headspace, and heartspace for all is just the beginning.As the founder and CEO of the globally-utilized positive psychology startup Cope Notes, Johnny Crowder gives audiences practical self-care tools and mental health strategies that people can start using now to improve their emotional health and wellbeing. With infectious positivity, humor, and authenticity, this trauma survivor and Certified Recovery Peer Specialist shows audiences why opening up about mental health is the key to coping, and why the most resilient organizational cultures proudly prioritize and support mental health for all.Whether he’s discussing ordinary, everyday struggles or challenges like anxiety, depression, addiction, burnout, and compassion fatigue, Johnny Crowder confronts the myths that keep people stuck. As he explains in his 2020 TEDx Talk that garnered over one million views and catapulted him to the world stage, good mental health is like physical health—quick fixes and miracle cures don’t work. Instead, Johnny gives audiences a toolkit of self-care and wellness techniques they can put into practice immediately to re-wire the brain for positivity over time, coupled with a blueprint for making mental and emotional wellbeing a cultural cornerstone in any workplace.Johnny’s own personal experiences of poverty, childhood abuse, and trauma, his deep knowledge of psychology, and his remarkable ability to explain complex topics in an easy-to-understand way make for presentations that are both powerful and practical. His refreshingly vulnerable and candid perspective has attracted praise from hundreds of outlets, including Upworthy, CNN, and Forbes. Even when commanding a virtual stage or touring with his Billboard-charting heavy metal band, Prison, his firsthand experiences with mental illness and his infectiously positive humor never fail to resonate, educate, and inspire.Follow Johnny: https://linkedin.com/johnnycrowderhttps://facebook.com/johnnyxcrowder https://johnnycrowder.comhttps://copenotes.comInstagram: @johnnycrowderlovesyouTwitter: @copenotes

On this week's episode, Jeff speaks with Co-founder of The HOFFA Foundation, Tom Herb. Tom is a community impact player and is on a mission to save lives. He has worked in the tech industry for the last 17 years and specializes in empowering leaders to build winning teams. The HOFFA Foundation was established in 2019 to provide recovery services, promote community awareness, and offer a stable, supportive home for men in addiction recovery. Traditional sober living doesn’t work for everyone. And their mission is to provide an alternative. Like so many Maryland families, the co-founders of the HOFFA Foundations lost someone who was loved deeply by many and who is missed beyond measure. Jimmy Zumbrun, the foundation’s namesake, passed away due to overdose in the summer of 2019 while waiting for an available sober living bed. The HOFFA Foundation's goal was to create something Jimmy Zumbrun would be proud to be part of.More Information on the HOFFA Foundation:www.hoffafoundation.org https://www.facebook.com/HOFFAFoundationhttps://www.instagram.com/hoffafoundation/https://www.linkedin.com/company/hoffafoundation

On this week's episode, Jeff speaks with COO & Cofounder of Goldfinch Health, John Greenwood. His extensive background in advanced surgical procedures prompted John Greenwood to make his vision of improved standards of care available to everyone. This led to him joining Brand Newland in founding Goldfinch Health, where he’s able to ensure patients receive the best possible surgical experiences. John’s background in medical research led him to a career of working with physicians. For over a decade, he worked in operating rooms, training and advising on thousands of advanced procedures with some of the most advanced and respected companies in healthcare. With 15 years of experience with physicians, John brings leadership expertise in pain management, surgical techniques, Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) protocols, and clinical program implementation. He holds a bachelor of science in biology degree from the University of Iowa. In this episode: 👉 John discusses Enhance Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) protocols 👉 John discusses Goldfinch's approach to non-opioid pain management 👉 John shares what he has learned about start-ups so far on his journey Follow John & Goldfinch: https://www.facebook.com/goldfinchhealth/ https://twitter.com/goldfinchhlth https://www.linkedin.com/company/goldfinchhealth/

On this week's episode, Jeff speaks with podcaster, facilitator, coach, and speaker, Bobbi Kahler. An entrepreneur for more than 20 years, Bobbi has coached upwards of 3000 people and has delivered presentations for tens of thousands of people. She helps people to see new possibilities for themselves and for their lives. Bobbi leaves every learner with the gift of hope, knowledge, and assurance, that they can be more fulfilled and successful if they choose.Bobbi helps people set aside the worry and disappointment of present performance or stories of the past and gives them the spark of hope and belief that there is absolutely nothing and no one, except yourself, that can stop you from becoming who you want to be. She is an extraordinary teacher, who inspires people, no matter where they are on their journey, to open up and see and believe possibilities they never dared to try before.Bobbi studied Human Performance Improvement at DePaul University and completed her Masters Degree in Positive Organizational Development at Case Western Reserve University, where she studied with some of the most prominent researchers in the world in positive psychology, adult learning, coaching, and personal and organizational transformation.Bobbi loves cross country skiing, road cycling, and being in nature. She is married and has 3 dogs, Moose, Jackson, and Lady. She lives in the Rocky Mountains Colorado and the Ozark Mountains Arkansas. Follow Bobbi: https://www.bobbikahler.com/https://www.instagram.com/bobbikahlerofficial/https://www.linkedin.com/in/bobbikahler/

On this week's episode, Jeff speaks with author, speaker and coach, Social Anxiety Kyle. Kyle shares his journey from dealing with social anxiety, learning to overcome it, and now helping others. Kyle is now on a mission to help 1 million teens go from socially anxious to socially confident.Get Kyle's Book: 10 Minutes to Feel Less Anxious: https://www.feellessanxious.com/Follow Kyle: https://www.socialanxietykyle.com/https://www.facebook.com/SocialAnxietyKyle/https://www.linkedin.com/in/kyle-mitchell-406272b9/Instagram: @social_anxiety_kyle

On this week's episode, Jeff speaks with Shaun Cross. Shaun is an attorney who has practiced corporate law for over 40 years and who is currently serving as the President/CEO of Maddie's Place, a free standing clinic that provides medical care for drug dependent infants and their mothers.In the episode, Shaun shares how Maddie's Place came to be, how the Opioid Crisis is impacting prenatal exposure to drugs & alcohol, and how Maddie's Place is working to make a difference.About Shaun Shaun is a 4th generation native of Eastern Washington and one of 10 Cross lawyers who have practiced law in Washington State over the past 130 years. In addition to his corporate law practice, Shaun has led numerous organizations in the Spokane Region over a 41-year career. For more than 14 years Shaun served as the CEO and Managing Partner of two of the largest law firms in the Region, Lee & Hayes, PC, and Paine Hamblen, LLP. He is known for his community service having served on the Boards of Trustees of Whitworth University, Spokane Chamber, the Spokane Public Facilities District and various non-profits. Shaun and his wife, Kathy, have been married for 45 years and have four adult children.Shaun has served as the Founding Chairman of Maddie’s Place since he incorporated Maddie’s in March 2018. Fueled by a love for the Spokane Region and for people generally, Shaun has a passion for Maddie’s mission to assist babies born dependent on substances and their moms who too often are trapped in a cycle of despair. During his life Shaun has seen the effects of addiction on members of his extended family and some of his closest friends. Shaun sees Maddie’s Place as an opportunity to provide love and serve some of the most innocent and helpless in our community.About Maddie's PlaceMaddie’s Place is a 501(c)3 non-profit, free-standing recovery nursery for babies experiencing withdrawal due to prenatal substance exposure. They firmly believe that low-intervention, highly nurturing care is the best way to help babies through this difficult time. They also believe that “mom is the best medicine,” and aim to support moms and babies together, encouraging bonding and attachment and alleviating physical symptoms.This major philosophical shift in the care of babies experiencing Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome, or NAS, is evidence-based and leads to greatly improved long-term results. Their method also provides a cost savings of 70-80%, when compared to caring for these babies in the NICU, as well as an even greater reduction in the amount of Morphine required to help a baby through the peak of their symptoms.Supporting early connections and providing nurturing comfort from the beginning results in a happier, healthier baby and a more stable attachment, which changes the trajectory of lives.More Information on Maddie's Place: www.maddiesplace.org

On this week's episode, Jeff speaks with Performance Coach and Keynote Speaker, Jordan Montgomery. In this episode, Jordan shares his career journey and what led him to becoming a coach and wanting to help others. He shares the qualities of a good leader, how to build better connections, and using your gift to serve. Jordan is the owner of Montgomery Companies, is a highly regarded performance coach and keynote speaker whose clients include business executives, sales organizations, and entrepreneurs. From small town Iowa, to a dominant force in the performance coaching industry, Jordan travels the country speaking and coaching executives at Fortune 500 companies, professional athletes, and sales people. In addition to his work speaking and coaching, Jordan is an accomplished business leader who has managed top-performing sales teams in the financial services industry. Follow Jordan: https://www.montgomerycompanies.com/ https://www.facebook.com/montgomerycompanies/ https://twitter.com/jmmontgomeryco https://www.instagram.com/jordanmmontgomery/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/jordanmmontgomery

On this week's episode, Jeff speaks with Deric Kidd. In July 2021, Deric's son, Sebastian, took half a pill of what he thought was Percocet, unaware it was actually a counterfeit pill laced with a lethal dose of fentanyl . After the loss of his son, Deric began working to spread awareness to help break the stigma surrounding fentanyl deaths, and hopefully prevent more lives from being lost.

On this week's episode, Jeff speaks with author, speaker and podcast host, Vincent A. Lanci. After surviving a near-death hit-and-run accident while on foot, he had two choices: Sit and sulk, or make a difference. Vincent has dedicated his life to normalizing the conversation around mental health and inspiring entrepreneurship. After graduating with degrees in Bachelor of Science in Finance and Master of Business Administration, becoming a published author was not always the plan. Follow Vincent: www.twitter.com/vincentalanci www.instagram.com/vincentalanci www.facebook.com/vincentalanci www.vincentalanci.com

On this week's episode, Jeff speaks with Co-Founder, President and Lead Minister of Psanctuary - The Sacred Mushroom Church. The Mission of Psanctuary is to shepherd a non-denominational, international faith-based community that centers around the instrumental sacrament of sacred (psilocybin containing) mushrooms for personal, communal and global healing.Psanctuary, a 508(c)(1)(A) faith-based organization, is a Constitutional Church. It is their sincere belief that the consumption of psilocybin-containing mushrooms is a communion which brings us closer to what is commonly called God, They understand this concept as pure consciousness, which permeates all being. This pure consciousness is, they believe the Ineffable Source of Creation and the origin of health and well-being. Psanctuary is a grounded, nature centered, non-dogmatic, non-hierarchical faith based organization.Follow Eric:https://www.linkedin.com/in/eric-osborne-0b7744b6/https://www.instagram.com/sporespreader/https://www.facebook.com/eric.i.osbornewww.psanctuary.org

Jeff speaks with Consultant & Director of Community Partnerships with Alice Cooper's Solid Rock Teen Centers. About Solid Rock: A faith-based non-profit organization, Solid Rock’s primary mission is to make an everlasting difference in the lives of teens by helping them meet the spiritual, economical, physical, and social needs of teens in the community by offering a safe, engaging environment during non-school hours. Maintaining “a teen’s worst enemy is too much time on their hands,” Solid Rock provides the music, arts, vocational programs and fellowship that challenge teens to discover their passion through music, dance, video and sound production, self-expression, and creativity. More Information: https://www.alicecoopersolidrock.com/

On this week's episode, Jeff speaks with mental health advocate, Brandon Clark. Brandon shares his journey with mental health. Coming from a family history of mental illness, Brandon began experiencing symptoms of bipolar at the age of 25. Brandon shares how a tragic accident resulting in a traumatic brain injury at a young age shaped his childhood and family. He discusses how a question in a medical school interview changed the trajectory of his life. Brandon shares how stoicism, as a philosophy, and the vulnerability of sharing his story plays a role in his mental wellness journey. Follow Brandon: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandon-ernest-clark-%F0%9F%92%AD-4104b910a/ #mentalhealth #mentalwellness #mentalhealthawareness #selfcare #selfhelp #motivation

On this week's episode, Jeff speaks with host, speaker and author, Dr. Stephan Neff. Dr Stephan Neff is passionate about demystifying mental health problems and helping the people around him live a life so full of joy that yesterday is jealous of today. Born in Germany, Stephan has studied medicine at the prestigious Heidelberg University before travelling and working around the globe. Nowadays he has settled down as an anaesthetist in beautiful New Zealand and has become a bestselling author and advocate for mental health and addiction. He is uniquely qualified in this role. After all, a lifetime of trauma led Stephan to drown his sorrows, only to find that the critters can swim. As an alcoholic in recovery, he has experienced addiction and mental health problems first-hand. After successful rehabilitation, Stephan is now an expert in living a life so fantastic, that alcohol has simply no role to play. He shares this passion through his podcast, YouTube channel, and other social media (all titled “My Steps to Sobriety”). Stephan brings on guests who have gone through hell and back, and are now sharing their insights and allow us to listen to the lessons they had to learn the hard way.

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On this week's episode, Jeff speaks with Nick Jonsson. Nick is the Co-Founder and MD of one of Asia's premiere networking organizations. He built a caring community that provides hundreds of executives and business owners a safe haven to share their challenges, and receive support and learn from each other. Nick shares his own battles with mental health and addiction, and how he now works to help others.

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On this week's episode, Jeff speaks with seasoned front line clinician turned CEO of the country's first medically run substance abuse treatment facility. With over a decade in the field as one of the most innovative clinicians followed by directing the nation's leading recovery lifestyle organization, Peter is an outlier in the field of addiction treatment with a unique perspective at the intersection of lived experience, research and practice.

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On this week's episode, Jeff speaks with drug prevention educator, Rocky Herron. After spending 31 years as a DEA Special Agent investigating drug trafficking at the local, national, and international levels, Rocky strongly believes that youth education is the only true way we can get our society to move away from so much suffering from drug abuse. He uses his career experiences, as well as his experience as a father, raising three daughters, as the basis of his presentations to show students the true impact of substance abuse on the individual, the family, school, city, nation, and the global community.

Upon retiring from DEA in 2021, Rocky accepted a position as “Alcohol and Other Drug Ambassador” for the San Diego County Office of Education.

On this week's episode, Jeff speaks with Larry Kenemore. Larry is the North American Task Force Leader for the Rotary Action Group for Addiction Prevention. The RAG AP's is building out programs, like their PROJECT SMART aimed at addressing the Opioid Crisis and addiction. The five-step Program of Project SMART is like no other program addressing the Opioid Crisis. Using research from the eradication of Polio - the RAG AP is developing a program to eradicate addiction one city at a time!

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On this week's episode, Jeff speaks with artist William Stoehr. After 40 years in his career, William retired and became a full-time artist. William's work focuses on victims, witnesses and survivors of opioid/substance use and the stigma which inhibits prevention, diagnosis, treatment and recovery. Exhibited internationally at universities, art centers, museums and galleries, he has participated in more than 100 exhibits including 25 one-person exhibitions and have been recognized several times including seven best of show awards. William is a frequent speaker and lecturer and his work has been featured and reviewed in local, national and international media. Follow William: https://www.instagram.com/wlstoehr/ https://www.facebook.com/williamstoehrart/ https://www.williamstoehrart.com/

On this week's episode, Jeff speaks with Debra Gonsher Vinik, PhD. Dr. Gonsher Vinik is a film producer, writer and director who founded Diva Communications in 1985. She has produced and written 21 documentaries, including six Emmy winners. Dr. Gonsher Vinik’s newest feature film, Attention Must Be Paid: Women Lost in the Opioid Crisis is a call-to-action for more women-specific addiction treatment and recovery services nationwide. The film will air on ABC stations in May and September 2023 as a two part series. Afterward, an hour-long version will air on PBS. Dr. Gonsher Vinik has worked on this documentary for over 4 years, during which she's come to believe that the stigma associated with women suffering from any kind of substance use disorder (SUD) is far greater than for men. Recently interviewed, she said: “With men, it’s “Oh, that’s just Uncle Joey — too much (drinking, drugging, whatever) again. You know him.” But with a woman — and God forbid a MOTHER — well, then all bets are off. They are viewed as irredeemable.” She is appalled by the gender disparities in health care, citing, among others, the mere fact that opioid medications were not initially clinically tested on women. Additionally, she found that only 1% of healthcare research and innovation is invested in female-specific conditions other than oncology. In addition to her documentary work with Diva, Dr. Gonsher Vinik also runs the website Mincha Moment: Taking Time to Be Grateful which is devoted to the daily practice of gratitude via short web videos and a very intermittent blog.

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Attention Must Be Paid website: https://divacommunications.com/attention/

Mincha Moment: http://www.minchamoment.com/

On this week's episode, Jeff speaks with Ryan Hampton. A prominent advocate, speaker, author, and media commentator, Ryan Hampton travels coast-to-coast to add solutions to our national addiction crisis. In recovery from a decade-long opioid addiction, Hampton has rocketed to the center of America’s rising addiction recovery advocacy movement. An alumnus of the Clinton White House, he’s worked with multiple non-profits and national recovery advocacy campaigns. He is now a prominent, leading face and voice of recovery advocacy and is changing the national conversation about addiction.

With content that reaches millions each month, Ryan breaks down cultural barriers that have kept people suffering in silence and is inspiring a new generation of people recovering out loud through his Voices Project.

He was part of the core team that released the first-ever U.S. Surgeon General’s report on addiction in 2016 and was singled out by Forbes as a top social entrepreneur in the recovery movement. Ryan connects a vast network of people who are passionate about ending the overdose crisis in America. He has been featured by—and is a contributor to—media outlets such as USA Today, MSNBC, Fox and Friends, the New York Times, NPR, HLN, Vice, Forbes, Slate, HuffPost, The Hill, the Wall Street Journal, and others.

Ryan has received praise from Democrats and Republicans alike for addressing addiction as a trans-political issue—crossing the political spectrum to build an inclusive coalition focused on solutions. He worked closely with the White House, Senate Democrats, Republicans, and U.S. House leadership, helping craft portions of the historic H.R. 6, SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act, signed into law in October 2018.

In 2016, he created the web series Addiction Across America, documenting his 30-day, 28 state, 8,000-mile cross-country trip visiting areas hit hardest by the addiction crisis. His first book, “American Fix — Inside the Opioid Addiction Crisis and How to End It,” was released by St. Martin’s Press in August 2018.

In 2019, Ryan was named by Facebook as an inaugural leadership fellow and created the national advocacy initiative, Mobilize Recovery. Since its inception, Mobilize Recovery has recruited and trained over 2,000 new advocates from all 50 states focused on community-based solutions to end the addiction crisis.

On this week's episode, Jeff speaks with Kristin Sparks. Kristin is the Founder & CEO of WRAR Inc, a communications and connections company that empowers individuals and executives through corporate and personal growth guidance and specialized retreats. As a trainer in the Jack Canfield Methodology and a Trauma and Shame Recovery Specialist, she has made it her life's work to empower women entrepreneurs, individuals, and executives through leadership values and personal growth workshops, seminars, and retreats featuring "out-of-the-box" self-discovery experiences.

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On this week's episode, Jeff talks with Larry Sprung. Larry is a financial advisor and mental health advocate. Larry talks about losing his brother-in-law to suicide, and how he integrates mental health into his financial practice.

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On this week's episode, Jeff speaks with Robert Jones Black. Robert is the great-grandson of golf legend, Bobby Jones. Robert shares how he uses his personal experiences and his love and lineage for golf to maximize the impact of the game of golf while exploring new ways to enhance the visibility of sport’s greatest game. Robert started the Generation Next Project to address the youth mental health crisis. The charity’s “Change Your Course” program launching in 2023 is an “experiential learning” instructional program offered at two of golf’s premier courses in the South East. Each retreat is an on-the-course, guided experience combining lessons in golf and lessons in life. Built on a foundation of mental wellness principles, Change Your Course teaches parents and teens how to perform and thrive in any situation. If a golfer can connect their on-course emotional response with their daily response to emotions, they are more likely to better handle adversity throughout the course of their life. Follow Robert: https://www.robertjonesblack.com/

On this week's episode, Jeff speaks with Recovery Advocate and Co-Founder of I Love An Addict, Elissa Tierney. Elissa shares her journey with recovery, and how educating herself on addiction and your body helped her in the process and led her to a bigger purpose - helping others. Elissa works to end the stigma surrounding addiction by approaching it from a place of love and compassion.

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On this week's episode, Jeff speaks with award-winning television journalist, producer and multimedia host, Hilary Russo. Hilary shares how a shift in her life presented her with a unique opportunity where she blends her media expertise and storytelling with her love of health and wellness.

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CW: This episode contains discussion of suicide & suicidal ideation.

On this week's episode, Jeff speaks with author, speaker, advocate, and man in recovery, Tim Ryan. Tim shares his journey through addiction, which led him to prison, and eventually recovery. Following the death of his son, Tim founded A Man in Recovery Foundation (AMIRF), a nonprofit anti-addiction organization. He is currently a prominent figure in the fight against the opioid epidemic in the United States.

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On this week's episode, Jeff speaks with Raquel Borras. Raquel founded RAQVISION powered by XXO Connect. RAQVISION is a safe social network for our future Creators, Innovators, Disruptors, Changemakers and Educators 17 and under to project their voice and protect their reality. She also hosts Raq the Boat, a weekly livestream featuring candid conversations with our youth. Her goal is to create a space where young people feel heard and feel comfortable sharing their thoughts.

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This week Jeff speaks with Rev. Ryan Canaday, Pastor & Executive Director of FREE Spiritual Community. Ryan shares his struggles with alcoholism and how getting sober and sharing his story opened a new world for him. Despite the fear of the stigma and judgement, Ryan made the decision to go public with his story. In 2018 Ryan and his wife, Tami, began to think about what it would be like to start a faith community that centers on issues of addiction and recovery? They wanted to break the silence of addiction and create space for healing, recovery, and spiritual connection. They started FREE and began holding gatherings in their backyard. Their community has since grown and expanded to include the FREE Recovery Cafe. Ryan shares that he found his "why" - to help others find God and beauty in the midst of mess and brokenness. Follow FREE Spiritual Community Instagram & Facebook: @FREE Spiritual Community FreeSpiritualCommunity.com

On this week's episode, Jeff talks with Taryn Hiatt. As a dedicated advocate, Taryn shares her story and passion to give hope and educate our communities about suicide. She is a survivor of her own attempts as well as a survivor of suicide loss, losing her father Terry Aiken on October 5, 2002. Taryn is a founding member of the Utah Chapter of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention and currently serves as the Area Director for Utah and Nevada. Taryn is a certified safeTALK, QPR and Mental Health First Aid Trainer, facilitating hundreds of seminars to many different groups. Taryn is a passionate advocate for change and has been featured in both US News and The Huffington Post. She has testified before Congressional Members in Washington DC to increase awareness and support for better access to mental health services and to promote healthy discussions about suicide. She is widely respected throughout Utah for her hard work and dedication to saving lives.

Jeff talks with President and Founder of 2 End the Stigma, Jill Cichowicz. Jill lost her twin brother, Scott, to accidental overdose in 2017 and has been on a mission to end the stigma surrounding addiction ever since. Jill shares her journey through grief to advocacy, and what she is doing now in her home state of Virginia, and beyond to effect change.

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On this week's episode, Jeff talks with Suicide Prevention Speaker, Frank King. Frank shares his journey with depression and suicidal ideation. Frank's background in stand-up comedy coupled with his lived experience brings a unique perspective to the world of mental health education.

Frank talks about his passion for speaking on the topic of mental health and helping others realize that they are not alone. He discusses the importance of storytelling and the impact of vulnerability.

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On this week's episode, Jeff speaks with founder of the Karma Box Project, Grant Denton. Grant shares his journey through addiction and recovery. In 2018, Denton founded the innovative Karma Box Project that installed about 50 donation boxes across Northern Nevada. People place nonperishable foods, hygiene products and other items in the boxes, and folks remove what they need. The boxes are painted by local artists or members of the community. The Karma Box Project also has helped to create and operate Nevada's first sanctioned safe camp community, as well as an overflow shelter.

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In this week's episode, Jeff talks with Rob Lohman. Sober since 2001, after a suicide attempt, Rob has helped thousands of people find FREEDOM from substance abuse and feeling "stuck in a rut" to living a transformed life at LiftedFromTheRut.com. He does this through sharing his testimony, Interventions, Coaching, Speaking, and being the host of both Beyond The Bars Radio and Addiction, Freedom & Faith Podcasts.

Rob invests in the lives of those wanting to see positive change, whether it is coming out of addiction, prison or just wanting more for their lives. He is a dynamic speaker who shares an extremely powerful journey of persistence, faith, and inspiration. Rob is also the Author of The Addiction Intervention Book (#1 in 14 categories for Bestseller and New Release on Amazon).

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Website: https://liftedfromtherut.com/

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Jeff speaks with Doctor & Best-Selling Author Arun Gupta. Dr. Gupta wrote the book, "The Preventable Epidemic: A Frontline Doctor's Experience and Recommendations to Resolve America's Opioid Crisis."

Dr. Arun Gupta has practiced medicine for 35 years. Throughout decades of treating addiction patients, he has seen firsthand the devastation and heartbreak caused to their families. He recently formed the RAOE Foundation, a non-profit focused on resolving the opioid crisis, and is a highly sought-after speaker.

In the episode, Dr. Gupta shares how a gap in medical school education about the importance of screening and brief intervention for addiction and the numerous regulations doctors must adhere to have become a barrier to treatment for so many who need it. He shares his thoughts on harm reduction strategies, and how we can reach teens before addiction starts.

Get Dr. Gupta's Book: http://thepreventableepidemicbook.com/

On this week's episode Jeff speaks with Author, Speaker, Founder and Executive Director of Florida Recovery Schools of Tampa Bay, Inc., Tina Miller.

Tina is a woman in long-term recovery, celebrating 24-years substance free. Tina shares how her father starting recovery when she was 4 years old and losing her best friend at 7 years old impacted her. Tina began drinking at 14-years old, and by 18 she was drinking and using drugs every day. After being cut-off by her parents in college, failing classes and realizing her behavior was having a negative impact on relationships, she made the decision to quit drugs. However, her alcoholism increased. Tina and her sister began attending Al-Anon, and through the program and the help of a sponsor, she began to realize she was an alcoholic and began her own recovery journey.

Tina shares she felt uncomfortable and reluctant to say the words "I'm an alcoholic" during her first months of attending A.A., so she would instead use the phrase "I'm a pickle." She explains, "when a cucumber has had too much 'juice' it turns into a pickle. It can never again turn into a cucumber." Tina recognizes that while she works every day on recovery, even after years of sobriety, there is no magic cure for her alcoholism.

After college, she entered the field of social work and began noticing a gap in services for teens, and began doing research on recovery high schools. In August 2020, she quit her job, started a non-profit and 1-year later in April 2021, she started the first recovery high school in Tampa Bay. The school offers a stable, safe environment for students with substance use disorders to get access to mental health care while continuing their academic education.

Jeff and Tina talk about how they have found that trying to change behavior out of fear is not an effective method.

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On this week's episode, Jeff talks with Ken Graham. Ken is an entrepreneur and businessman, who's life changed on July 4, 2021 when he lost his son, Tyler, to fentanyl poisoning.

Ken shares his journey through grief, the importance of talking to your kids about the dangers of fentanyl, and how parents can navigate their own grief in the face of losing a child. Jeff and Ken talk about the importance of mental health and how people can offset the negativity of the world around them.

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This week, Jeff talks with Charlie Ray. Charlie Ray is a leading expert in generational trauma and how your environment creates emotional traumas. In 2010 Charlie's life changed forever. His 14 year old son, Kristopher, took his life because he was misdiagnosed with depression and put on Zoloft during the beginning of the school year. Kristopher started cutting himself and within two weeks after a physiologist increased him medication he had ended his life. Charlie grieved the loss of his son, brother in law, dad, and mom all in two years. Through identifying and working through his own generational trauma, Charlie was able to build a better life for himself, and in turn work to help others let go of the trauma that is holding them back in their own life.

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Jeff talks with hosts of LSP "Love's Sparrow" Feel Good Podcast, and mental health advocatesRahmir McCray and Marcquis E. Copper.

Rahmir & Marcquis share their struggles with mental health and trauma in childhood. They talk about how they met, and how the got into mental health advocacy.

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Jeff talks with Jeffrey Quamme. Jeffrey is the Executive Director of the Connecticut Certification Board, focusing on competency and ethical practice in prevention, treatment and recovery. He has been active in the field since the summer of 1988, slowly learning and ascending to his current position of leadership.

He is a national trainer, having spoken across the country on issues such as provider ethics, the therapeutic relationship, and clinical supervision. He also openly addresses the credibility problems of the SUD industry in an effort to initiate difficult conversations that can lead to improved client care. He sits on the planning committees of the AdCare New England Institute of Addiction Studies Summer School and the Utah Valley University Conference on Addiction.

In 2020, Jeff started a podcast on behalf of the CCB entitled Scope of Practice, which attempts to talk with experts in areas that affect the industry which are often not reaching those working on the front lines of the field. The podcast is not afraid to challenge conventional wisdom and talk about unpopular ideas in order to provide alternative views to listeners so they can make their own informed decisions on topics that matter. Guests have included researchers, educators, national subject matter experts, and even a Grand Slam tennis champion and former overall #2 NFL draft pick.

He has a significant history of both Major Depressive and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorders that go back to sexual abuse and family-of-origin issues in his pre-teen years. After struggling in silence for many years, he sought treatment in his late 20’s and remains active in his recovery with an improved awareness and coping strategies to deal with the persistent negative symptoms of mental health disorders. He is proud to serve as a Stability Leader with The Stability Network, a worldwide group of individuals committed to putting a face on mental illness in order to elicit attitudinal change in the communities in which we live.

In The Episode:

Learning and Adapting to New Information & Ideas in the Prevention Space
The Importance of Honesty About Substance Use and Substance Use Disorders
Harm Reduction
Is Alcoholism An American Thing?
Finding the Underlying Causes to Substance Use Disorder
Finding the Treatment Plan That Works For You

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Jeff speaks with author, Marie Alessi. Marie lost her husband and father to their two boys in June 2018. When her book “Loving Life after Loss” ranked in the top 100 of Australia, she realized she had something the world needed. Only months later Marie founded a global Movement to heal the world from grief!

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Jeff speaks with Will Ramsey. Will is the CEO and founder of Will Ramsey Ignites #focusforward. He is a Motivational Speaker, Adversity Overcomer, Trainer, and Life Coach. Will shares his journey through grief after losing his son, Brock, in 2020, and how he developed #focusfoward, a way to focus on what's in front of you and not what you lost or have left behind.

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Jeff talks with author and speaker, Jennifer Tracy.

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Jennifer Tracy was born and raised in Colorado. She married young and had 3 daughters by the time she was 24. She considers herself a lifelong learner—and cites her most useful degree being an Honorary Doctorate in “RLE” (Real Life Experience). Jennifer uses every day language to bring to life what she has learned from her three years of study at Metropolitan State College, therapy, faith and so much more.

Jennifer experienced abuse on many levels as a child. In spite of those hardships, she graduated a year early from high school with a 4.0 GPA. At the age of 29, she lost her husband and one of her twin daughters in a car crash caused by a drunk driver. Her two surviving daughters, McKayla and Amber, were left permanently injured. Both have graduated from high school, and her oldest daughter, McKayla, graduated from the University of Northern Colorado with a Criminal Justice Degree.

Within a year of this life-altering crash, Jennifer was diagnosed not only with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) but also a brain malformation. Instead of being a victim of these circumstances, with God's help, Jennifer focused on being a survivor and forged all of these events into something significant and positive.

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Jeff talks to author and CEO of confidential recovery, Scott Silverman. Scott shares his journey through addiction, a suicide attempt, and how he has come out on the other side of the feelings of fear and helplessness surrounding addiction. Today, Scott works to empower others on their journey to recovery. Follow Scott: https://www.yourcrisiscoach.com/

Jeff talks with Chris Krupar. Chris is someone who has navigated through the loss of a son, and now lives life to the fullest and makes himself available to be a Sherpa to others who are making their climb to a fulfilled life.

Jeff talks to licensed psychotherapist, radio host, and now author, James Miller.

James talks about his new book Life Lessons: You are the Expert on Your Life | A Workbookwhich comes out on June 14. He shares how his drive to make a difference in people's lives and provide them with a sense of hope and a framework to look at life and situations differently was the inspiration behind this book.

James talks about how Life Lessons is different then most self-help books. He designed the book to be a workbook that helps you review your past and remind you of when you felt similar emotions to what you are feeling today. It then helps you review what healthy things you have done in the past to decrease the intensity of your emotion as well as recognize unhealthy things you did, that didn’t work or had negative consequences.

Life Lessons the ideal book to read when you are overwhelmed in life, but it is an excellent resource for personal growth. It is the perfect mix for offering solutions in your moment of distress, teaching you practical tools and techniques for daily development, as well as reminding and encouraging you that you are already the expert in your life.

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Jeff speaks with host of The Wartime Leadership Podcast, Nathan Coy. Nathan discusses his career in the military and his journey with mental health.

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Certified Professional Coach and owner of Compassionate Connection, Chuck Thuss shares how he remained undeterred through his own journey in the sports world, and how he is now teaching athletes the importance of mental resiliency.

Chuck began playing hockey at an early age. Despite several setbacks, he never gave up his dream to play professionally. Chuck shares how he dealt with anxiety both during his time on and off the ice. He opens up about how thoughts of suicide lead him to the decision to ask for help.

Chuck shares some of his coping mechanisms including how journaling has been a powerful tool for him. He shares how he coaches his players to set boundaries and take care of their own mental health.

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Angela Parkerson shares her journey through grief after losing her son, Nick to fentanyl poisoning, and what she is doing today to make a difference in the lives of others with her project Never Alone Nick and It’s Okay Not To Be Okay.

Golfer Taylor Roberts is using her love of the sport to make a large impact in the mental health space. Taylor shares how her own struggle with mental health led her to becoming an advocate to let others know they are not alone. With the help of the American Junior Golf Association (AJGA) and her peers, Taylor organized the Senior Cup in 2020 for high school golfers whose senior seasons were cut short due to the Covid-19 outbreak. The $40,000 raised at the event went to the Emergency Golf Relief Fund and the American Junior Golf Association’s Achieving Competitive Excellence Grant.

Taylor is now organizing the 2022 Impact Cup to raise awareness for youth mental health within our communities and help build the character of young adults.

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Award-winning investigative reporter and broadcast journalist, Angela Kennecke, has spent three decades keeping people informed on the evening news. Her investigative reports have resulted in changes to laws. She was named a 2021inductee to the South Dakota Hall of Fame.

In recent years, many of Angela’s stories focused on the growing opioid crisis. On the day her 21-year-old daughter, Emily, died of an overdose, Angela was working on a story on Good Samaritan Laws and overdose deaths.

Emily died of fentanyl poisoning. Angela has taken Emily’s story nationwide and even internationally. Angela speaks tirelessly about the issues surrounding opioid addiction, a parent’s frustration, and a sense of helplessness and tells it all from the perspective of a mother who has lost her child. Angela started a charity called “Emily’s Hope,” because she never gave up hope on her daughter and now wants to offer hope to other families struggling with addiction.

Angela believes when tragedy and setbacks strike the only thing you have control over is your response. Angela’s response to the loss of her beautiful and beloved daughter is to turn heartbreak into action by erasing the stigma surrounding addiction and advocate for more funding, better treatment, and more research and understanding of the disease claiming so many lives.

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Becca Ribbing is the author of The Clarity Journal and has been a coach for over a decade. She's on a mission to help people break out of the cycles of uncertainty and struggle that hold them back. She helps women going back and forth with the big, seemingly endless question of what to do next—so they can stop going around in circles and finally figure out what they truly want and create the clarity and momentum they crave. So many people find themselves stuck and unsure of their direction. Using journaling prompts and helping people become more honest with themselves, she moves her readers forward gently and empowers them to embrace their strengths while letting go of any negative self-talk that has held them back in the past.

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Jay Shifman is an open book. A vulnerable storyteller and stigma-destroying speaker, podcaster, and event host, Jay’s story of struggle is familiar to the millions of people the world over who also struggle with issues of mental health, substance misuse, and addiction. The survivor of two suicide attempts and an overdose and now in long-term recovery, it is Jay’s mission to encourage difficult conversations and honest education concerning these and similar struggles.

Jay founded his company, Choose Your Struggle, in 2015 with two distinct goals: ending stigma and promoting honest and fact-based education around the topics of Mental Health, Substance Misuse & Recovery, and Drug Use & Policy. A fervent believer in radical honesty and the simple fact that neither struggle nor recovery should be treated as a one-size fits all experience, Jay uses his voice, and his platforms to educate, entertain, and empower.

In 2021, Jay added a new line to his resume when he was invited to join the roster of podcast hosts for the Drugs, Addiction, and Recovery channel on the New Books Network.

Holding a BA in Psychology from Northern Kentucky University and with over a decade of lived and professional experience in the field, Jay has put in numerous hours of independent learning acquiring certifications in mental health, substance misuse and addiction, and drug policy. He lives in Philadelphia with his wife, Lauren, and their dog, Nell.

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Jeff talks with Amanda Faith who became a fentanyl awareness advocate after losing her son, Luca, to fentanyl poisoning in 2020. Luca was just 13 years old. Amanda shares how she hopes to use Luca's story to end the stigma around substance use disorders, and how she has been and will continue to spread awareness to put an end to the fentanyl poison epidemic.

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Jeff talks with author and mental health advocate, Michelle E. Dickinson. Michelle shares her story of growing up loving and caring for her bipolar mother and her own experience with depression. Michelle works to eliminate the stigma by normalizing the mental health conversation in workplaces and within the first responder community. Her book, Breaking Into My Life was written to help herself—along with the rest of us—better understand the world of mental illness.

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Jeff talks CEO of The McShin Foundation, mom, wife, small business owner, and author Honesty Liller. Honesty's book, "Scattered Pink: A Diary of a Woman in Recovery" was released in February 2022. Honesty shares her journey with addiction, recovery and the work she is doing at the McShin Foundation.

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Jeff talks with Executive Director of PROP, Kat Marriott, PhD. Kat's sister, Sarah, was prescribed Opioids to manage chronic pain and soon became dependent. In 2016, after a several-year battle with addiction, Sarah died from overdose. Kat combined her professional experience with her personal passion for addressing the Opioid Epidemic. She now works with PROP (Physicians and Health Professionals for Responsible Opioid Prescribing) to bring awareness to the Opioid Crisis and provide education on Responsible Opioid Prescribing.

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Jeff talks with Executive Director of PROP, Kat Marriott, PhD. Kat's sister, Sarah, was prescribed Opioids to manage chronic pain and soon became dependent. In 2016, after a several-year battle with addiction, Sarah died from overdose. Kat combined her professional experience with her personal passion for addressing the Opioid Epidemic. She now works with PROP (Physicians and Health Professionals for Responsible Opioid Prescribing) to bring awareness to the Opioid Crisis and provide education on Responsible Opioid Prescribing.

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Jeff speaks with Founder & Director of The Jordan Legacy, Steve Phillip. On December 4th 2019, Steve received a call that would change his life forever – his son Jordan had taken his own life. Steve founded The Jordan Legacy CIC to provide support for those struggling with mental health or considering suicide. Jeff and Steve talk about navigating life and grief after losing a child, the effect of social media on today's society, and the #BatonofHope suicide awareness initiative.

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Jeff talks with founder of the Robin Foundation, Chris Cavallo. Chris lost his wife, Robin, and their daughter, Stefanie, to addiction. Now he and his daughter, Cristina, who was Stefanie's twin, aim to bring awareness and offer support to those struggling with addiction.

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TW: Suicide

Jeff talks with mental health and suicide prevention speaker and author, Anne Moss Rogers. Anne Moss’s 20-year-old son Charles died by suicide on June 5, 2015, after many years of struggle with anxiety, depression, and ultimately addiction. Anne Moss started a blog, EmotionallyNaked.com, that has reached millions and chronicled her family’s tragedy in a newspaper article that went viral.

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Jeff talks with best-selling author, and co-host of the Selling From The Heart Podcast, Larry Levine. Larry has 30-years of sales experience, and now helps sales teams leverage the power of authenticity to grow revenue, grow themselves and enhance the lives of their clients.

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Jeff talks with Life purpose, business coach, author and speaker, Tina Kadish about her book: F.R.E.E.D.O.M.: 7 Steps to Thrive in Life and Business.

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On this week's episode, Jeff talks with behavioral finance expert, Dr. Daniel Crosby. They talk about how Daniel got into the world of behavioral finance, how psychology impacts investor behavior, cryptocurrency, and the importance of knowing your meaning when designing your financial advisory business.

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On this week's episode, Jeff talks with US Marine, firefighter, entrepreneur and author of international best seller - Warrior Entrepreneur, Zachary Green.

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On this week's episode, Jeff talks with Elite High Performance Coach and High Performance Strategist, Julie Hruska.

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On this week's episode, Jeff talks with Founder of The Drunken Grape, Rob Statham. They discuss Rob's business and podcast, The Drunken Grape, how the company has handled a shift to virtual events admist the pandemic, and how Rob continues to Live Undeterred in the wake of his own great losses.

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On this week's episode, Jeff talks with Founder & CEO of Behold Retreats, Jonathan de Potter. Behold Retreats is a bespoke wellness service that facilitates journeys of self-discovery and transformation, supported by the scientifically proven benefits of plant medicine therapy. Jonathan is passionate about raising awareness on the benefits of plant medicine therapy, and its potential to improve wellbeing and mental health outcomes. This led him to launch Behold Retreats in 2020, providing curated programs incorporating a memorable plant medicine retreat in a safe, legal and highly supported setting. Jonathan has spent his career working in strategy consulting with clients across Asia-Pacific, defining and delivering digital transformation programs. After a number of years in New Zealand, Jonathan moved to Hong Kong to work with Accenture, and most recently lived in Bangkok as country manager for the boutique consulting firm Capco. Jonathan felt that – despite an objectively great life, good friends and career success, something intangible was missing. As a result, Jonathan took a sabbatical year to travel through South America, where he attended his first Ayahuasca plant medicine retreat in Peru. The retreat experience was transformational, and in his expanded state of consciousness, Jonathan was shown directly the mindsets and behaviors that were keeping him from reaching his potential. Returning to the corporate world, Jonathan was surprised to find he was more patient, empathetic and productive than ever before, and began researching the world of plant medicine, and facilitating retreats. Follow Jonathan & Behold Retreats: Website: https://www.behold-retreats.com/ Jonathan de Potter LinkedIn: https://hk.linkedin.com/in/jonathan-de-potter-aaa9813 Behold Retreats Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/behold_retreats/ Behold Retreats Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BeholdRetreatsJourney/ Behold Retreats YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCT6Rl05yEyMEUnuZ5vl3PZg/featured

Thank you to all of our amazing guests from Season 1 of the Living Undeterred Podcast. We will be back with even more amazing guests when Season 2 kicks off on January 7, 2021. In the meantime, over the next few weeks, we wanted to take a look back at some of the interviews from this season. Follow Living Undeterred: www.LivingUndeterred.com Twitter: @undeterreddad Instagram: @LivingUndeterred Facebook: @LivingUndeterred TikTok: @LivingUndeterred #MentalHealth #AddictionRecovery #AddictionAwareness #Podcast #FAQ

On this week's episode, Jeff answers some of his most asked questions. He shares book recommendations, talks about his own mental health journey, and gives advice to parents.

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Happy Holidays! There is not a full episode of the podcast this week, but Jeff takes a moment to share some updates on his life and what is ahead for #LivingUndeterred

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On this week's episode, Jeff talks with Wayne Coffey & Mike Pierce.

On this week's episode, Jeff shares his Top 15 Non-Alcoholic Beers + 5 honorable mentions.

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On this week's episode, Jeff talks with Richard Battle. Richard is an award-winning author, speaker, and advisor. Richard has been tested by many personal challenges, Richard has survived an apartment fire that his neighbor died, experienced financial ruin with the Texas real estate collapse in the 1980’s, divorce, encountered two heart procedures, survived cancer and his the most significant loss of all, the death of his only son.

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Jon Samnick is a master life coach ("The Pivot Coach") whose clients range from young adults trying to navigate their relationships and careers to corporate CEOs and teams who need support around communication, awareness, expectations and the art of the pivot. Jon is also the host of a podcast called "This Is Everything", which is a tapestry of stories from real people (some well known, some not as yet well-known) who overcame loss, grief and trauma and also those who realize the moment, the lesson, the pivot that helped them to find their passion and purpose.

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On this week's episode, Jeff talks with Daniel Ross. They talk about his journey with addiction and recovery after first using drugs at a young age.

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On this week's episode, Jeff talks with Jay Millar. Jay, is a man who grew up without a father speaking into his life and wants to help men who are keenly interested in becoming the best husband, father, and provider they can be. Jay founded My Virtual Dad, to help men who want to find their way in this world and are looking for a little help.

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Jake LeClair is a Recovery Navigator and founder of the Emerge Center for Addiction Recovery.

Only those who have emerged from the darkness themselves can walk back in to guide others out and into the light.

That’s what Jake is here to do. The Emerge Center for Addiction Recovery is the result of his own decades-long battle with substance abuse and eventual journey from dope to hope. Jake spent years searching for solutions in every avenue he could think of. He went to treatment, talked with psychiatrists, tried couples counseling, and attended 12-step programs. No matter what direction he went, though, every time he felt failed by the very people who were supposed to help him.

Jake has grown to recognize in his own relationships with his family that each person plays a role in recovery. Following the same patterns places you into the same predicaments each time your child relapses. Interrupting that cycle is the only way your family can uncover the course to a new outcome. Jake understands what is actually holding your family back from recovery and shares that knowledge freely with all who will listen.

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On this week's episode, Jeff talks with Eric Boyum. Eric is the founder of Fortify Financial Service. He is a premier content creator on LinkedIn and YouTube. Eric guides clients to live their best lives. He has been married for 30 years, to the same woman and has 3 children.

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On this week's episode, Jeff talks with Stevyn Guinnip. Stevyn is an exercise physiologist and certified wellness coach, as well as the daughter of a successful financial advisor. She is the Founder & CEO of Grow Wellthy, where she helps financial professionals treat their health like a valuable asset so they can retire wellthy. Her new book on health and wealth for financial professionals will be coming out early next year. Follow Stevyn: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stevyn-guinnip Instagram: @growwellthy Website: www.growwellthy.com Follow Living Undeterred www.LivingUndeterred.com Twitter: @undeterreddad Instagram: @LivingUndeterred Facebook: @LivingUndeterred TikTok: @LivingUndeterred

On this week's episode, Jeff is joined by musician Dennis Welch.

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On this week's episode, Jeff talks with writer Anthony Eaton. Anthony shares how he uses his writing as a way to give people something positive and uplifting. They discuss how they view adversity as an opportunity to learn and grow, their views on spirituality, and how the information and content we consume can impact our views of the world.

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On this week's episode, Jeff talks with founder of Holistic Interventionist, Amy Olseth, MSN, RN, NCIP. Amy talks about how she started her company, and how she is working to destigmatize the word intervention.

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On this week's episode, Jeff talks with podcast host DeeJae DuRante. They talk about DeeJae's work advocating for mental health and disability rights, and how they can make effective change in the world of mental health & addiction.

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On this week's episode, Jeff talks with motivational speaker and inspirational person, Matt Newman. They talk about how Matt came to write his book: Starting at the Finish Line: My Cancer Partner, Perspective and Preparation. Matt shares how he has found strength in the face of a cancer diagnosis, and how he lives life with kindness and caring.

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On this week's episode Jeff talks with long-time family friend, Madie Renner. They discuss Madie's journey as a singer-songwriter from finding her passion and talent at a young age to winning ASCAP’s Belmont University Songwriter Showcase. Madie shares what is next for her as she prepares to head to LA and continue pursuing her dreams, and how finding happiness by doing what she loves is important to her. Plus Madie performs two of her songs live on the podcast!

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On this week's episode, Jeff talks with Mike Pierce, better known as Antarctic Mike. Mike shares how he developed his Leading at 90 Below Zero program, and his journey to running a marathon in Antarctica. They talk about the power a story can have in building connections and making change. Mike discusses the importance of discovering what you want to do and making decisions while you still have the chance. He also shares how he learned to focus on the things you can control and let go of the things you can't in the face of difficulty.

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https://antarcticmike.com/

https://www.facebook.com/Antarctic-Mike-Speaks-1617958015119843/

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MentalHealth #Inspirational #Motivational Speaker

TW Suicide

On this week's episode, Jeff talks with Daniel Gomez, motivational speaker, author, and host of Daniel Gomez Inspires. They talk about Daniel's journey from attempting suicide at age 18 to finding inspiration in God to build the success he has today, and how he dealt with his wife's breast cancer diagnosis. Daniel shares his thoughts on giving people purpose, and a voice of hope to help them build confidence in themselves and make better choices.

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YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPZ-JLWWxYjZkLPUHsuCvHQ Instagram: @danielgomezinspires

Facebook: https://mobile.facebook.com/danielgomezinspires/

Website: https://danielgomezspeaker.com

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MentalHealth #Inspirational #Motivational Speaker

On this week's episode, Jeff talks with James licensed psychotherapist and and the executive producer and host of the nationally broadcasted and syndicated radio show James Miller LIFEOLOGY®. They discuss how James built his LIFEOLOGY® brand, and the pyschology behind addiction and substance abuse, and how James uses his platform to break down stereotypes.

On this week's podcast I am joined by Jovica Djurdjevic. Jovica is the host of the Millennial Manhood Podcast. . We discuss his childhood and experiences as a refugee. We talk about the trends we have seen in the financial world with money and mental health. We talk about our shared interest in Stoicism and discuss our roles in the expansive universe.

Follow Jovica:

Millennial Manhood Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/millennial-manhood/id1382422822

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jdjurdjevic/

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On this week's podcast, I am joined by Ben Rogers. We talk about Ben's journey with mental health and a substance use disorder, and his decision to share his story publicly, while an elected official in the public eye. We discuss our opinions on Disease vs. Choice when it comes to addiction and substance use. Ben shares the work he has done in the local community and beyond through leading the charge in creating a Mental Health Access Center and as the Board President of the Area Substance Abuse Council (ASAC).

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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-rogers-4b18321a3/

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On this week's episode, I talk with young entrepreneur, Carson Goodale. Carson co-founded his company, Fan Food, right out of college. We talk about the challenges he has faced both as a business owner and how the pandemic changed both his business and personal life over the last year. We discuss the importance of being vulnerable and how Carson made the decision to share his struggles with mental health. We share how we have both learned to develop healthy coping mechanisms to deal with loss and how Carson lives life with intention.

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Website: www.fanfoodapp.com

Twitter: @fanfoodondemand

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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/fanfood

Facebook: @FanFoodApp

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Jeff is joined by guests Danielle McLean and David Essel for the 3rd Living Undeterred Live Stream.

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On this week's episode, Jeff talks with his brother, Steve, about his journey in music starting from a young age to eventually making it into a career.

Find Steve's Music

Dogs of Society The Ultimate Elton Rock Tribute: https://www.facebook.com/dogsofsociety/

Billy the Kid - Definitive Billy Joel Tribute: https://www.facebook.com/BillyJoelRock

Online Blue Grass Lessons:https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLpwnIRlFS1isSL6n23mNCCYXnUkrs0dO9

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On this week's episode, Jeff sits down with retired professional counselor, Patrick Moore. Patrick's work as a licensed counselor in the treatment industry led him to an opportunity in prevention education. Through his research he discovered that Substance Use Disorders do not delay development; they are the result of development. As a result, he wrote his book: "PREHAB: Leveraging Perception To End Substance Abuse". Jeff and Patrick talk about the PREHAB model and how Patrick's research can change the way we approach addiction.

Patrick's Book: https://www.amazon.com/PREHAB-Leveraging-Perception-Substance-Abuse-ebook/dp/B06ZZ2YP7X/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=Patrick+Moore+Prehab&qid=1622134826&sr=8-2

Find Patrick: Website: https://www.prehabmapp.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrick-moore-lpc-2a606423/

Jeff's Book: http://www.thechoicesnetwork.org/book

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PREHAB: Leveraging Perception To End Substance Abuse

On this week's episode, Jeff talks with Dimitry Ortiz about his journey through success, substance abuse, and depression.

On this week's podcast, Jeff talks with his brother, Dan Johnston, about fishing, fatherhood, and how the outdoors can be an outlet for self-improvement.

On this week's podcast, Jeff is joined by returning guests: Kenyon Murray, Sam Gerry, Steve Grant, and Daniel Allison for the first ever Living Undeterred Live Stream!

Jeff has an open conversation with friend John Stadtmueller about his #GoodAdvisorsFinishFirst movement, goal setting, and eliminating the unnecessary from your life. www.LivingUndeterred.com

Jeff talks with Brian Wall about overcoming stress, anxiety, addiction and health dilemmas.

www.LivingUndeterred.com

On this week's Living Undeterred Podcast, Jeff talks with author and motivational speaker, David Essel. They cover the difference between chasing happiness and chasing peace and share their opinions on whether addiction is a disease or a choice.

Unconditional love can mean many things. Learn how difficult conversations between parents and teenagers can be held in a productive and compassionate manner. Jeff and his youngest son, Roman, open up, for the first time publicly, about some deep personal issues that many people choose to keep inside. See what true, unconditional love really is. www.LivingUndeterred.com

Trigger Warning: This podcast contains discussion of sexual violence/rape

This conversation is raw, authentic, and genuine. Listen to the compelling story of a woman raped at 16, lured into the world of prostitution, and in her eyes, had nothing to live for. Fast forward today and she is an engineering college graduate and eventually founded her own aerospace company. Simply put, Danielle embodies the Living Undeterred Mindset. Hear her amazing story.

www.LivingUndeterred.com

Having immersed myself into the junior golf world for the past decade I reached out to good friend and AJGA fixture Kevin Rinker. We dive into the world of junior golf and discuss everything from recruiting, junior tournaments and the future of golf in general. Learn about some important issues in junior golf and how we can keep the game loved by so many available to all those wanting to tee it up. This is the episode “Fore” you! I know, poor dad joke. :)

Hear the very courageous story of someone who in the face of unthinkable adversity has made the decision to Live Undeterred. I met Nancy Barrows recently and became so fascinated with her compelling story I had to reach out and talk with her. Find out what we discussed and how she has become an important and passionate advocate for something so close to her. This is a must listen interview

On this week's episode, Jeff talks with longtime friend, Gary Speicher, about how he got into the world of pro walleye fishing, and how he has lived undeterred while battling cancer.

On this week's episode CR Paranormal Founder, Scott Johnston, joins Jeff to discuss the afterlife.

On this week's episode of Living Undeterred, Jeff talks with Founder & President of NOPE Beverages, Beth Ann Shaeffer about how her alt-cocktail brand came to be.

Today on the show, student, golfer, mental health advocate, and co-founder of Kick It For A Cause, Sam Gerry, discusses his own struggles with depression & suicidal ideation and his decision to speak out on the topic of mental health.

If you or a loved one are in crisis, contact The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at (800) 273-TALK (8255) or The Crisis Text Line at 741741.

Follow Sam Gerry

Instagram: @samvgerry & @kickitforacause

Twitter: @samvgerry

Blog: www.GerrysNotes.com

Non-Profit: www.KickItForACause.org

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Today on the show, ex-Iowa Hawkeye basketball player, Kenyon Murray, discuses sports, life, and having a living undeterred mindset!

Today on the show, Daniel Allison (The Average Dude) talks about his journey with his self improvement, whether addiction is a disease or choice, and the realm of the "stoicism-mindset"

Today on the show, Steve M. Grant shares his inspirational story in which he lost both of his sons, Chris and Kelly, to addiction.

Today on the show, Jeff's sons Ian and Roman Johnston share their inspirational story on how they dealt with the death of their brother Seth from a heroin overdose.