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Turning Tragedy Into Purpose with Mike Farr
After losing his son Garrett to suicide, Mike Farr built Project SAFE to help families recognize the signs, break stigma, and save lives.
This week’s Living Undeterred Podcast is a conversation about courage, grief, and purpose. Host Jeff Johnston welcomes Mike Farr, founder of Project SAFE, who shares the story of losing his 17-year-old son Garrett to suicide.
Instead of letting tragedy define him, Mike turned his pain into a mission—launching a nonprofit that brings communities together, educates families about the warning signs of suicide, and supports schools with mental health initiatives.
In this episode, Jeff and Mike talk about:
How to recognize and respond to suicidal warning signs
Why open communication at home matters more than ever
The pressures of youth sports and social media on kids today
Finding hope in grief and turning it into action
“Guilt kills. Grief is about love. I’ll always grieve my son, but I won’t let guilt rob me of the life I still have with my family.”
Mike’s message is clear: Together we can save lives, one conversation at a time.
🎧 Stream it now:
Coming Next: A conversation with Dr. Richard Lopez
Let’s Brightn lives, together.
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