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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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Linda Schuh & Gator the Therapy Dog Discuss Military Mental Health

Linda Schuh & Gator the Therapy Dog Discuss Military Mental Health

by | Dec 9, 2025 |

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Director of Psychological Health Linda Schuh joins Kelly and Delisa to talk about what mental health support looks like on an Air National Guard base, the real pressures service members carry, and how therapy dog Gator helps people feel safe enough to open up. They also explore stigma, resilience, and the 126th’s upcoming Mental Health Day at Scott Air Force Base.

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