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Linda Mitchell on the Mental Health Impact of Not Being Able to Read

Linda Mitchell on the Mental Health Impact of Not Being Able to Read

by | Jan 6, 2026 |

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Linda Mitchell (Metro East Literacy Project) joins Glow For Hope to explore the mental health impact of not being able to read — including shame, stress, isolation, and the hidden ways low literacy affects independence across generations. This conversation connects literacy, access, and emotional well-being, and shares practical ways communities can help.

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Linda Mitchell shares how low literacy impacts shame, stress, and independence — and why literacy access matters for mental health across generations.

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Vinnie Potestivo on Identity, Belonging & Personal Development

Vinnie Potestivo on Identity, Belonging & Personal Development

by | Dec 23, 2025 |

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Emmy Award–winning media advisor and former MTV talent developer Vinnie Potestivo joins Kelly and Delisa for a candid conversation about identity, belonging, and personal development. He shares how growing up as a young gay man, navigating family dynamics, and finding safe spaces shaped the way he shows up today — for himself and for the people he supports.

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Lux (Ashley Elzinga) on Mental Health, Reinvention, and the Power of Cannabis Education

Lux (Ashley Elzinga) on Mental Health, Reinvention, and the Power of Cannabis Education

by | Dec 16, 2025 |

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Lux (Ashley Elzinga) joins Kelly and Delisa to talk about walking away from a 15-year radio career, facing anxiety, depression, and suicidal thoughts, and how cannabis education became a meaningful part of her mental health toolkit. She shares honestly about stigma, support, and the power of storytelling and community to help people feel less alone.

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