Life's Worth Living Podcast

Jon Gossett
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Life's Worth Living Foundation President and Founder, Jon Gossett launched this podcast to find stories of loss, and those who have done amazing things because of their loss. On this podcast we will discuss all things mental health, suicide prevention and feel good stories that will bring you to tears. Please hit subscribe, rate and review.

  1. 04/04/2023

    LIfe's Worth Living Podcast - Big Budah

    Big Budah has been making us smile for years in Utah. You know him from his time as a DJ on the radio, and his time on the AM News, as a feature reporter. Budah felt this was his calling bringing happiness to us his viewers. Then COVID-19 hit, and things got real. It was during this time that things began to unravel with his mental health. When it started, he felt it was harder and harder to bring himself out of the darkness he felt. Inside he knew everyone was against him, but that was just what his mind was telling him. One night he borrowed a gun, and took a drive on I-80 West to Wendover, NV. Somewhere along the way he pulled to the side of the road and he decided it was over. Hear Budah tell his experience, and the reason he is here telling you this story rather than reading it as a headline. Budah has joined with LWLF, and is taking part on our 7th Annual 100 Mile Walk to Wendover this month. Come join us on this life changing event. Register at Walk to Wendover or just come for the after party at the Peppermill Concert Hall for a Linda Ronstadt Tribute Concert with a special guest appearance by current Voice contestant EJ Michels. Together they will give you a night you won't soon forget. Get your tickets at Peppermill Concert Hall

    LIfe's Worth Living Podcast - Big Budah

  2. 10/17/2022

    Life's Worth Living Podcast - Joe Hall

    Today's guest is my buddy Joe Hall. Joe has suffered with depression, and suicide ideation for nearly 15 years. During the pandemic, he lost a long time job, and was involved in a motorcycle accident that nearly took his life. This brought Joe the closest he's ever come to taking his life. After multiple surgeries, he made a commitment to himself to run a marathon. One thing led to another, and Joe found himself raising awareness for suicide and mental health, by walking across the United States of America. 3,100 miles. What was his why, and what about this walk has changed him? Listen to hear his story. I had the privelege of meeting Joe as he walked through Tooele County, Utah on his way to San Francisco, California.

  3. 05/19/2022

    LWLF Podcast - Season 3 Episode 5

    Guys my guest today is none other than my buddy Nate Webb. Nate tells about his personal struggles with being bullied. We talk all things bullying, and why the bully bullies. Nate is the Founder of the movement, Bullies Be Gone. We have an open and honest chat about social media, and our children. We talk about how if you don't teach your children, their electronics will. You can literally be replaced as a parent by something you purchased them. I hope this hits home to you parents and that we can change the way we are handling it.

    LWLF Podcast - Season 3 Episode 5

  4. 05/11/2022

    LWLF Podcast - Season 3 Episode 4

    Todays guest is my good friend Ceilly Pellew. I got to know Ceilly from her job as reporter for the local newpaper, as she covered LWLF. We both just returned from our 100 mile Walk to Wendover, and I thought the timing was perfect. Ceilly has a story like everyone, and I just knew we needed to hear it. She did something amazing on Tiktok right before the walk, and it went viral. I can't wait for you to hear this story. She is amazing.

    LWLF Podcast - Season 3 Episode 4

  5. 05/02/2022

    LWLF Podcast - Season 3 Episode 3

    Todays guest is none other than my buddy, rock sensation Ofi. When this podcast aires we will have just completed our Annual 100 Mile Walk to Wendover for suicide awareness. Ofi has agreed to perform a private concert at our after party. Ofi cares so much about suicide prevention, and he has his own personal story. You will only hear it here. Hopefully for many of you, you had the chance to see this mega talent in person. For those of you who didn't attend the walk look him up. Everytime I get the chance to hang out with Ofi, I am impressed with his presence. He really cares. Don't miss this episode.

    LWLF Podcast - Season 3 Episode 3

  6. 04/25/2022

    LWLF Podcast - Season 3 Episode 2

    We are back for season 3, and today my guest is Kenna McCloy. Everyone I knew kept telling me I needed to have her on, an I assumed she was pretty amazing. She did not disappoint. She is currently going to the University of Utah, and runs track there as a sprinter. Kenna has suffered with depression since she was about 14. After losing a close friend to suicide she decided to use her experience to make a difference in the lives of others. Don't miss her compelling story.

    LWLF Podcast - Season 3 Episode 2

  7. 02/14/2022

    LWLF Podcast - Season 3 Episode 1

    I am so excited to share my interview with Bailey James. Bailey is coming out to St. George, Utah on March 5th at the Electric Theater to perform with Hollywood Icon and Country Singer Tom Proctor. This concert is to raise money for our Veterans. Tickets are $20. Bailey has just had her single "Finally Free" hit #42 on the Billboard Charts. This is an amazing accomplishment, and she's only 19. She has performed at the Bluebird Cafe, The Douglas Corner, The Listening Room, Wildhorse Saloon, and has been featured on WSM, the Grand Ole Opry radio station. She has 250,000 followers on her social media. She hosts the "Finally Free Podcast" bringing awareness to Mental Health. She is an ambassador to the Jason Foundation. Bailey tells about her brother Zane who she lost to suicide 5 years ago. She talks openly and honestly about her own mental health. I am so excited to have her care enough about our veterans to come all the way from Nashville to support this worthy cause. Get your tickets today. http://veteransuicidebenefitconcert.eventbrite.com

    LWLF Podcast - Season 3 Episode 1

  8. 02/07/2022

    LWLF Podcast - Season 2 Episode 37

    My guest this episode is my good friend Dustin Rykert. Many of you know him from his days playing football for BYU. Some of you remember him being drafted into the NFL, to the Oakland Raiders. Today you will hear his story from the beginning. He will tell you his struggles with addiction, that he has stuggled with for a lifetime. Addiction ended his NFL career, and he spiraled down. At one point he worked as Dennis Rodman's bodyguard, which didn't help someone who struggled with addiction. He then lost a very close friend to an overdose, and this stopped Dustin in his tracks. He found sobriety, but like many the path wasn't without pitfalls. Dustin has made it this far, because he still has things to accomplish. One of which is sharing his story, which is full of vulnerability and success. I think his words are going to be helpful to many of you. Enjoy.

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Life's Worth Living Foundation President and Founder, Jon Gossett launched this podcast to find stories of loss, and those who have done amazing things because of their loss. On this podcast we will discuss all things mental health, suicide prevention and feel good stories that will bring you to tears. Please hit subscribe, rate and review.

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