In this episode of Living Undeterred, Jeff Johnston sits down with attorney and mental health advocate Mark Astor for a powerful conversation on the intersection of law, addiction, and the realities of today’s mental health system.

Mark shares his journey from a high-volume courtroom prosecutor to building a law firm dedicated to helping families navigate behavioral health crises. Through personal setbacks, professional reinvention, and firsthand experience, he’s become a leading voice in advocating for better solutions—not just more systems.

Together, Jeff and Mark unpack the deeper issues driving today’s mental health epidemic, including the failures of reactive care, the lack of accessible treatment, and the urgent need to shift focus upstream—before crisis hits.

In this episode, they discuss:

• The reality of the cr ...