Ep99 - Jeff Johnston: Living Undeterred After Loss

It only takes one moment to change the trajectory of your life. And on October 4, 2016, Jeff Johnston learned that first hand when his oldest son, Seth, died from fentanyl poisoning. He was 23. In that moment, he realized he had to chose one of two roads: bitter or better.  A few years later, his world came crashing down again when his wife Prudence died from alcoholism. How does one cope? You keep learning, evolving and finding lessons from the losses. Or as Jeff's father used to say, "If you're green you grow, if you're ripe, you rot."     In today's world of pills, Jeff believes in a "mental health whack a mole" that includes spending 2-3 hours per day on self-care. We learn about the most important minutes of your day, how to achieve a pure lifestyle without resorting to vices. The moral obligation you have as a parent will dictate how you deal with issues with your kids. The difficulties of talking to your kids about serious topics with honesty and not holding back. And why this is vital for their well-being. How Jeff is Living Undeterred and making a difference on on a journey of many miles.  You can find out more about Jeff and Living Undeterred by visiting his website https://www.livingundeterred.com/ Connect with him on social media: IG: https://www.instagram.com/livingundeterred/  Podcast: https://linktr.ee/LivingUndeterred  Twitter: https://twitter.com/undeterreddad  Facebook: https://facebook.com/LivingUndeterred  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffrey-a-johnston/  Book: www.thisonesforyoubook.com If this conversation touched, moved or inspired you in any way... pass it along, leave a review and be sure to subscribe where ever you listen or watch the show.  Interested in learning more about how Havening can help you alter your thoughts, moods and  behaviors, set up a call with Hilary here: https://hilaryrusso.as.me/hugitout Connect with Hilary on Social Media @hilaryrusso Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hilaryrusso/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/hilaryrusso Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hilaryrusso/ TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@hilisticallyspeaking Website: http://www.hilisticallyspeaking.com/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLD9Zog7G0YoglxYEiftvGqtJbirq474J3 HIListically Speaking with Hilary Russo Created/Hosted by Hilary Russo Music by Lipbone Redding Edited by 2 Market Media