Losing a son | What I wish I knew | Andrew Logan

On the 10th of November 2025, Andrew Logan received the news no parent ever wants to hear... that no parent should ever hear... that his Son, Johannes Logan had died.In this deeply moving episode of the Running for Resilience Podcast, Matt Breen sits down with Andrew Logan to talk about the life and loss of his son, Johannes Logan.Johannes was a talented rugby player, artist, friend and deeply sensitive young man whose death by suicide changed Andrew’s life forever. In the months since losing his son, Andrew has openly documented his grief, reflections on parenting, and what he has learned about mental health, connection, and the warning signs too many families miss.Together, Matt and Andrew discuss grief, suicide prevention, parenting boys, emotional safety, chronic sleep deprivation, belonging, masculinity, and the importance of creating environments where young men feel safe enough to say: “Hey, I’m not okay.”This conversation is raw, compassionate, heartbreaking and ultimately hopeful. If you are a parent, coach, mentor, teacher, or someone supporting young people, this episode may genuinely change the way you think about connection.If this episode resonates with you, please share it with someone who may need it.If you or someone you know is struggling, contact Lifeline on 13 11 14 or visit lifeline.org.au.