⚠️ TRIGGER WARNING: This episode discusses suicide, cyberbullying, and mental health struggles.

If these topics are difficult for you, please listen with care. If you or someone you know is struggling, help is available—don’t hesitate to reach out.

This one’s a tough conversation, but it’s one that needs to be had. We sit down with Tina Meier, the unstoppable force behind the Megan Meier Foundation, a foundation born from tragedy after the unthinkable happened to her daughter, Megan. At just 13 years old, Megan took her own life after being the target of a cruel and calculated cyberbullying scheme, and what followed was a gut-wrenching battle for justice, awareness, and change.

Tina walks us through the unimaginable grief of losing a child, the frustrating fight to find mental health resources, and the hidden dangers of social media that most parents don’t see until it’s too late. We dig into the psychological toll of bullying, the ugly reality of teenage friendships, and the vicious cycle of self-medication and depression that too many people fall into. The legal system wasn’t built for tragedies like Megan’s, and Tina breaks down the infuriating loopholes that left her family searching for accountability.

But this isn’t just about loss—it’s about turning pain into purpose. Out of the darkest chapter of her life, Tina built a foundation to educate, support, and fight for kids and families who are struggling with the same nightmare. We talk about what needs to change, why spring is often the hardest time for students dealing with bullying, and how asking for help can be the hardest but most important thing anyone can do.

This episode hits hard, but it matters. Cyberbullying isn’t some distant issue—it’s happening right now, and the consequences are very real. If you’re a parent, a teacher, or just someone who gives a damn about the next generation, listen up. It’s time to start having the tough conversations before it’s too late.

Resources

• 🔗 Megan Meier Foundation

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This one stays with you. Listen, learn, and let’s do better.