Kelly Poelker

Jacy Fisher On Legal Planning for Mental Health: What Parents & Caregivers Should Know

by Kelly Poelker | Dec 2, 2025 | Podcast

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Attorney and Judge Advocate Jacy Fisher joins Kelly and Delisa for a deeply informative conversation about the legal side of mental health. From parental rights and guardianship to powers of attorney, involuntary commitment, and long-term planning, this episode helps caregivers understand what they can do, what they can’t, and how to prepare before a crisis happens.

10 Essential Tips for Supporting Someone With Mental Illness (Without Losing Yourself)

by Kelly Poelker | Nov 25, 2025 | Podcast

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Supporting someone with mental illness or suicidal thoughts can leave you exhausted, anxious, and constantly on high alert. In this host-led episode, Kelly and Delisa share 10 essential tips for caregivers—covering boundaries, warning signs, safety plans, self-care, and grace—so you can show up for the people you love without completely losing yourself in the process.

Chris Allard: Turning Pain Into Purpose — The Story Behind The Tenth Man

by Kelly Poelker | Nov 18, 2025 | Podcast

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After losing his brother to suicide, Chris Allard turned pain into purpose by founding The Tenth Man Foundation. In this episode, he joins Kelly and Delisa to discuss recognizing warning signs, having tough conversations, and how lived experience can spark hope and save lives.

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Jacy Fisher On Legal Planning for Mental Health: What Parents & Caregivers Should Know

10 Essential Tips for Supporting Someone With Mental Illness (Without Losing Yourself)

Chris Allard: Turning Pain Into Purpose — The Story Behind The Tenth Man

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