Living Undeterred

Living Undeterred

The Living Undeterred Podcast is an exploration into the world of mental wellness. After losing his son to fentanyl poisoning and his wife to alcoholism, host Jeff Johnston started on a journey to help save lives. Each week he is joined by a new guest to discuss mental health, addiction, and recovery. Jeff's hope is that open & honest conversations around these topics will help end the stigma, provide new ideas and build a community working toward the goal of a better future.

Episodes

July 14, 2025 17 mins

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.

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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 Environment...
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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 hopel...
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September 22, 2023 61 mins
Dr. Robb Kelly is a renowned Addiction Expert. Born and raised in Manchester, UK, who is eccentric, no holds bar, successful, and places his patients first kind of man. Robb is Meadows Trained in Trauma and holds a double Ph.D. It is necessary for the family to work along with the patient- we uncover the family chaos and dynamics to better resolve addiction. Robb has overcome homelessness, alcohol dependency, trauma, PTSD, and MDD ...
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September 15, 2023 55 mins

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 ever...

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September 8, 2023 48 mins
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
Jeff's Book: https://www.thisonesforyoubook.com/The Living Undeterred Project: https://www.livingundeterred.org/Brigthn App: ht...
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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 Sp...
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August 25, 2023 42 mins
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 hel...
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August 18, 2023 54 mins
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 m...
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August 11, 2023 48 mins
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, ...
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August 4, 2023 64 mins
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
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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....
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July 14, 2023 54 mins

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

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July 7, 2023 61 mins
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.
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June 30, 2023 57 mins
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 simpli...
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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 t...
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June 16, 2023 61 mins

*This episode contains discussion of suicide. If you or a loved one are in crisis, contact Call/Text 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline or chat online: https://988lifeline.org/ (US) CALM – 0800 585858 or Text ‘SHOUT’ to 85258 (UK) On this week's episode, Jeff speaks with co-founder of the Baton of Hope, Mike McCarthy. Mike was a journalist – for more than 36 years, he reported on headline stories across the world, notching up hundre...

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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...
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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...
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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 ...
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