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Camille Ellis: Don’t Forget What You Had

Camille Ellis: Don’t Forget What You Had

by | Jul 28, 2026 |

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After losing her son Wes to suicide, Camille Ellis discovered one simple shift in perspective that changed everything: don’t become so focused on what you lost that you forget what you had. In this heartfelt conversation, she shares how that realization helped her carry love forward, embrace healing, and rediscover joy without leaving her son behind.

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Jodi Gardner: Growing Older Doesn’t Mean Growing Invisible

Jodi Gardner: Growing Older Doesn’t Mean Growing Invisible

by | Jul 7, 2026 |

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Growing older doesn’t mean growing invisible.

In this episode of Glow For Hope: Sparking Conversation on Mental Health, Kelly Poelker sits down with Jodi Gardner, Executive Director of the St. Clair County Mental Health Board, for a heartfelt conversation about older adult mental health, caregiving, isolation, purpose, and suicide prevention. Together they explore why every person deserves to feel seen, heard, and valued at every stage of life, and how meaningful conversations can strengthen families, support caregivers, and remind older adults that their stories—and their lives—still matter.

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