The Baton of Hope with Mike McCarthy

*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 hundreds of appearances on the BBC and Sky News. Some of his riskier assignments saw him covering masked rioters looting in Manchester, and the frontlines of wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. However, none of these experiences prepared him for the ordeal of losing his 31-year-old son Ross in February 2021. Ross had battled depression for a decade when he died; he left a young son, a fiancée, and a heartfelt request that his family campaign for better mental health support. Mike is committed to honoring Ross’ final wish.More Information on Baton of Hope: https://batonofhopeuk.org/