Kelly Poelker

Frank King: Humor, Vulnerability, and How to Start the Suicide Conversation

by Kelly Poelker | Feb 17, 2026 | Podcast

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A lot of people want to help — they just don’t know what to say. In this episode, Frank King shares practical, compassionate language for talking about depression and suicide before crisis. You’ll learn the direct questions that open the door, what to avoid saying, and how to be a safer person to talk to.

Matt Benson: Mental Health, Self-Worth, and Pressure for Student-Athletes

by Kelly Poelker | Jan 27, 2026 | Podcast

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Sports can build resilience — but for many student-athletes, pressure, injury, and silence can quietly erode self-worth. In this episode, Matt Benson shares his lived experience with grief, depression, addiction, and the identity hit that can come when the game is taken away. A conversation for athletes, parents, coaches, and anyone who wants to support mental health beyond the scoreboard.

Lawrence C. Harris on Self-Belief, Small Steps, and Taking Ownership as a Teen

by Kelly Poelker | Jan 13, 2026 | Podcast

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Lawrence C. Harris shares s practical, teen-focused conversation on self-belief, consistency, and taking ownership—plus a clear explanation of C-PTSD vs. PTSD.

Posts by Kelly

Frank King: Humor, Vulnerability, and How to Start the Suicide Conversation

Matt Benson: Mental Health, Self-Worth, and Pressure for Student-Athletes

Lawrence C. Harris on Self-Belief, Small Steps, and Taking Ownership as a Teen

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