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Most parents want to protect their children from pain. But what if the most protective thing we can do is learn to sit with them in it and ask the questions that feel the hardest to ask? In this episode of Let's Get Mental, part of the Truth to Triumph series, I sit down with Jason Reid, founder of Tell My Story, a nonprofit using documentary filmmaking to open life-changing conversations about youth mental health. After losing his 14-year-old son Ryan, Jason has spent eight years learning everything he wishes he had known and sharing it with families everywhere. In this episode, you will hear: Why Jason focuses on depression and anxiety rather than suicide itself and why that shift in focus matters. The clouds framework for understanding how a depressed mind sees the world and how to actually reach someone in that state. The questions parents are afraid to ask their kids and why asking them is so much safer than staying silent. Warning signs that are often missed because they do not look like what we expect. The films Tell My Story, What I Wish My Parents Knew, and Shift and how to bring them to your school or community. What Jason has learned about grief, acceptance, and why he keeps going. How workplaces can better support employees navigating mental health challenges at home. Practical ways to support your child's mental health beyond the conversation, including sleep, movement, creativity, and letting them find what they love. This episode was recorded during September's National Suicide Awareness and Prevention Month to encourage open and honest conversation that is deeply needed. Watch the full podcast here: The Signs of Teen Mental Health Struggles Most Parents Miss | Let's Get Mental Ep 5 RESOURCES 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: Call or text 988, available 24/7 Tell My Story: www.tellmystory.org Tell My Story documentary: Available on Amazon Prime CONNECT WITH LIGAYA WELLNESS Website: www.ligayawellness.com Instagram/TikTok: @ligaya_wellness Podcast: Spotify / Apple links Speaking and Consulting: www.ligaya-wellness.com/contact-us

In this deeply personal episode of What Not To Do, Jason Reid, founder of Tell My Story and Mental Wellness Media, shares how the loss of his 14-year-old son, Ryan, changed his understanding of mental health, connection and the conversations we often fail to have. The conversation goes beyond mental health awareness. It asks a much harder question: What do we get wrong when someone we love is struggling? He also explores some of the subtle mistakes we make when trying to help: Assuming “I am fine” means everything is fine Trying to solve someone’s pain in one conversation Telling people their feelings are wrong Giving advice they did not ask for Pushing someone to talk before they are ready Invading the spaces where they feel safe Trying to change their perspective instead of understanding it Forgetting that sometimes the most important thing we can do is simply stay Watch the full conversation with Jason Reid and discover what not to do when someone is silently struggling. Behind “I’m Fine”: The Conversations We Need to Have | Jason Reid on What Not To Do

Jason is the founder of TellMyStory.org, a nonprofit he launched after the suicide of his 14-year-old son in 2018. The foundation is dedicated to educating and empowering parents with practical, up-to-date resources to better recognize and support their children’s mental health struggles. Through its sister organization, Mental Wellness Media, Jason produces documentary films and educational programs that spark honest conversations between parents and kids and encourage families to share their stories. He has spoken openly about his experience in two TEDx talks and through the documentaries Tell My Story and What I Wish My Parents Knew, using his platform to reduce stigma and strengthen communication around youth mental health. Tell My Story – Official Home Page Our Story (About the Foundation & Jason’s Mission) Tell My Story Card Game (Communication Tool) Become a supporter of this podcast: The Trauma Therapist

In this episode, I sit down with Jason Reid — founder of Tell My Story Foundation, producer of the documentary films Tell My Story, What I Wish My Parents Knew, and Shift, author of seven books, Iron Man athlete, and a father who lost his 14-year-old son Ryan to suicide in 2018 while on vacation with his wife.

In Episode 228 of the Say It Skillfully® podcast, Molly welcomes back storyteller, entrepreneur, and founder of Tell My Story , Jason Reid. After the tragic loss of his 14-year-old son Ryan to suicide in 2018, Jason transformed unimaginable grief into a mission to help families better understand youth mental health and create spaces where young people feel seen, valued, and supported. In this powerful and deeply human conversation, Jason shares the inspiration behind his new film Shift: Do What Moves You , which highlights how purpose, passion, and personal interests can help young people rise above depression and anxiety. The discussion explores the importance of creating safe conversations around mental health, the role of parents in supporting their children’s emotional wellbeing, and why having a hobby or passion outside of work or school can be life-changing. Jason also reflects on personal growth, the power of curiosity, and why learning about emerging technologies like AI is essential in a rapidly changing world. From parenting insights to leadership lessons, this episode is filled with practical wisdom for anyone seeking to live more intentionally and help others do the same. Jason’s message is both hopeful and practical: finding what moves you—and encouraging others to do the same—can create profound change in both individual lives and communities.

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Jason Reed built a company from his second bedroom into a 3,500-employee business with five brands across the nation. He's coached CEOs for 15 years, failed at over 30 companies, and lost tens of millions of dollars along the way. But in March of 2018, Jason experienced the loss no parent should ever face — his 14-year-old son took his own life. That moment changed everything. It changed how he leads, how he shows up for his people, and why he now dedicates his life to making sure no other parent misses what he missed. In this episode of The Impactful Leader, host Chris sits down with Jason to talk about: Why he calls himself a "builder of people" — not a CEO What 30+ business failures taught him that success never could "Failure is an event, not an identity" — how to bounce back without losing yourself Why discipline and written goals separate leaders from dreamers The signs of mental health struggles he wishes he'd recognized sooner Why frontline managers MUST be equipped for mental health conversations How leading with vulnerability creates stronger teams — and real ROI "Do your employees want to give you a hug? If not, you're doing something wrong." This is one of the most honest conversations we've ever had on this podcast.

“The opposite of depression is not happiness, but connection.” – Johann Hari In this episode, Logan and Tyson sit down with Dana Christian Lee and Jason Reid from the organization Tell My Story to talk about the growing mental health crisis facing kids and teens today—and what families can actually do about it. Jason shares the heartbreaking and deeply personal story of losing his youngest son to suicide in 2018, a tragedy that reshaped his life and ignited a mission to bring real mental health conversations into homes that often avoid them. Dana, the executive director of Tell My Story, adds her perspective from years of working with youth, families, and communities—helping unpack why so many kids struggle silently and what meaningful connection really looks like. The conversation covers the realities many parents don’t see: how common anxiety and depression have become, why kids often feel like a burden instead of asking for help, and how today’s digital world—especially unrestricted phones, social media, and algorithms—can quietly amplify those struggles. They also talk about practical ways families can build trust, communication, and emotional safety, including tools like the Tell My Story card game, and why creativity, purpose, and learning to do hard things matter so much for a young person’s mental health. This is an honest, emotional, and ultimately hopeful conversation about loss, parenting, connection, and what each of us can do right now to change the mental health narrative for the next generation. If this episode speaks to you, share it with someone. Sometimes one conversation really can save a life. LISTEN / SUBSCRIBE TO “DAD BODS and BEARDS” Podcast: YouTube Apple Music Spotify

Jason Reid is a successful entrepreneur, executive coach, and filmmaker whose life changed forever in 2018 when he lost his 14-year-old son to suicide. Instead of retreating into despair, Jason transformed his grief into a mission: helping parents and kids navigate mental health challenges through storytelling and conn