From Tragedy to Mental Health Advocacy: Jason Reid's Story

The Teaching Journeys Podcast

In this episode of The Teaching Journeys Podcast, host Dave Roberts converses with Jason Reid, a CEO coach and co-founder of National Services Group, who experienced profound personal tragedy when his 14-year-old son, Ryan, completed suicide in 2018. Jason discusses his transformative journey post-tragedy, focusing on his initiative tellmystory.org, a nonprofit aimed at empowering parents with mental health resources for their children. The conversation covers Jason's personal changes, family dynamics, his work in mental health advocacy, and future projects, including concerns about the mental health impact of AI on youth. Jason emphasizes the importance of open communication, understanding mental health as seriously as physical health, and creating meaningful human connections.

Jason Reid Bio and Contact Information

Jason Reid is a partner at CEO Coaching International, where he coaches CEOs to achieve sustainable success. As the co-founder of National Services Group, he leads a team of over 2,500 employees across three nationwide brands. A visionary entrepreneur and devoted family man, Jason’s life took a transformative turn after the heartbreaking loss of his 14-year-old son to suicide in 2018. In response, he founded TellMyStory.org, a nonprofit dedicated to educating and empowering parents with the resources they need to support their children’s mental health. Through its sister organization, Mental Wellness Media, Jason works to raise awareness and spark meaningful conversations through impactful media projects. These initiatives, including the TEDx talks and documentary films Tell My Story and What I Wish My Parents Knew, are part of his mission to help parents and children communicate more openly and understand each other’s mental health struggles.

https://tellmystory.org/

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