Living Undeterred

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...

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...

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 journ...

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 Pen...

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/home Instagram: @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...

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 Re...

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 bec...

*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...

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 c...

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 i...

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, su...

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...

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, t...

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...

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 exposu...

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 coa...

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 Ma...

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 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...

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 medi...

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...