How To Spot the Hidden Signs Before It's Too Late - John Trautwein - #529

Support The Show On Patreon!: https://www.patreon.com/AaronMachbitz John Trautwein joins Something For Everybody this week. John shares his profound journey through grief after losing his son to suicide, and how it inspired him to create a foundation focused on hope, understanding, and mental health awareness. This episode explores the importance of presence, vulnerability, and building supportive relationships to navigate life's toughest challenges. - 💬 TEXT US: Text “HELLO” to 201-534-3681 to get positive messages daily. See discounts for all the products I use and recommend: https://everybodyspod.com/deals/ - Shop For Everybody  Use code SFE10 for 10% OFF 👉 https://shopforeverybody.com/ - Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction to John's story and mission 02:06 The impact of losing a child to suicide 04:10 The role of sports in teaching resilience 06:54 Building a foundation of hope and understanding 09:54 The importance of open conversations about mental health 13:04 Recognizing signs of teen depression 17:53 The influence of family and community support 22:06 Teaching kids to love the game and life 26:55 The power of teammates and shared experiences 31:48 Creating a culture of hope and connection 37:10 The significance of vulnerability and showing emotion 42:07 Youth sports and mental health awareness 48:08 Starting the 'Will to Live' foundation 52:06 The ongoing journey of grief and hope 55:04 Final thoughts and message of hope - Extra Stuff:  Get my free guide of 4 things to quit to transform your life here: https://aaronmachbitz.com/quit/ - Join our exclusive community: https://www.patreon.com/AaronMachbitz - John’s Website: https://www.willtolive.org/ - (Filmed on August 14th, 2026) Edited by Ben Rogerson (@BenRogerson_) - Episodes You Might Enjoy:  #418 - How to Be Happy: Jesus’ Surprising Path to Genuine Joy - Pastor Mike & Dr. Jeffrey https://everybodyspod.com/realhappy/ #433 - Crisis Counselor: How to Find Hope After Unthinkable Loss (You Need This) https://everybodyspod.com/sugarman/ - Get in touch:  iG: https://www.instagram.com/AaronMachbitz X: https://x.com/AaronMachbitz Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AMachbitz/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AaronMachbitz Email:  https://www.aaronmachbitz.com/contact/