When Life Changes the Game: New Episode Live!

In this week’s episode of Living Undeterred, Jeff Johnston sits down with longtime Iowa coach and mentor Wes Bruns for one of the most emotional and meaningful conversations we’ve shared.

Wes opens up about losing his father unexpectedly as a senior in high school, the carbon monoxide tragedy that took multiple members of his family, and the long road of recovery, faith, family, and purpose that followed.

This episode is heavy, but it is also deeply human. Jeff and Wes talk about the kind of grief that never fully leaves, the people who help carry us through, and how sharing our stories can become a way to honor the people we’ve lost.

In this episode, you’ll hear:

How Wes survived a life-changing tragedy
Wes shares the story of the carbon monoxide accident that changed his life forever and the recovery that followed.

Why coaching became part of his healing
From basketball to mentorship, Wes reflects on how showing up for young athletes helped him keep moving forward.

How grief can turn into purpose
Jeff and Wes discuss loss, gratitude, faith, and what it means to keep living in a way that honors the people we love.

This conversation is not just about tragedy. It is about resilience, memory, community, and the quiet strength it takes to keep going when life changes the game.

🎧 Stream it now:

Because this episode includes conversations around grief, loss, and survival, we encourage you to listen with care. If this conversation brings up heavy feelings for you, please reach out to someone you trust or connect with support.

If you or someone you know is in immediate crisis, call or text 988 in the U.S. to reach the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.

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