Stephan Neff
Stephan Neff
Survival Tuesday 156 Jeff Johnston: Living Life Undeterred After Losing A Son To Heroin
Survival Tuesday 156 Jeff Johnston: Living Life Undeterred After Losing A Son To Heroin
Survival Tuesday 156 Jeff Johnston: Living Life Undeterred After Losing A Son To Heroin
Monday 21st June 2021
Jeff Johnston shares his journey of overcoming grief and addiction after losing his son to heroin on 'Steps to Sobriety'.
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Get the buttons here!Jeff Johnston: Finding Strength After Losing a Son to Heroin
There is only so much lying, stealing, hiding that one can accept- and you put it really beautifully in your book- because the behavior of seth was very negatively influencing the rest of your family.
How do you keep going after losing a child to heroin? Jeff Johnston knows this pain all too well. In this deeply moving episode of 'Steps to Sobriety', host Stephan Neff talks with Jeff about the tragic loss of his son Seth to a heroin overdose. Jeff opens up about his struggles with alcoholism, gambling addiction, and the emotional turmoil of divorce, all while managing a successful business. But his story doesn't end in despair.
Jeff's journey is one of remarkable resilience and transformation. He shares how he channeled his grief into positive action, including writing a book, starting a non-profit, and founding The Living Undeterred Project. Jeff's insights into managing trauma, practicing self-care, and finding purpose after tragedy offer valuable lessons for anyone facing similar challenges. His message is clear: pain is unavoidable, but suffering is optional. Tune in to hear Jeff's powerful story of love, loss, and the relentless pursuit of hope.