Jeff Johnston says he was a successful wealth manager and a high-functioning alcoholic and gambler. But after the death of his son, and wife he stopped drinking and started working to empower others who are living with addiction and mental health issues. He wants to be present to life and better not bitter.
Today he shares his story and explains how he’s using technology to empower Gen Z with tools they can use to support their mental wellness and how we can also help each other.
Johnston is the author of This One’s For You: An inspirational journey through, addiction, death, and meaning, CEO of the startup Brightnapp, and founder of The Living Undeterred Project, which is working to change the narrative, end the stigma, and have conversations about mental health, substance abuse, and addiction to build resources and find alternative solutions.
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