Kelly Poelker

Megan Hurley: Hope, Identity, and Finding Purpose After Traumatic Brain Injury

by Kelly Poelker | Mar 25, 2026 | Podcast

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Megan Hurley shares her journey as a traumatic brain injury survivor and how life changed in an instant. In this powerful conversation, she opens up about identity loss, depression, survivor guilt, and how speaking up, finding community, and advocating for herself helped her rediscover purpose and hope.

David Granirer: Turning Mental Health Struggles Into Confidence Through Comedy

by Kelly Poelker | Mar 18, 2026 | Podcast

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David Granirer shares how stand-up comedy helps people with mental health challenges build confidence and challenge stigma.

Dr Olivia Johnson: Why Silence Gets Trained — And How We Prevent Crisis Before It Starts

by Kelly Poelker | Mar 10, 2026 | Podcast

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Dr Olivia Johnson explains why silence around mental health gets trained and how earlier conversations can help prevent crisis before it escalates.

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Megan Hurley: Hope, Identity, and Finding Purpose After Traumatic Brain Injury

David Granirer: Turning Mental Health Struggles Into Confidence Through Comedy

Dr Olivia Johnson: Why Silence Gets Trained — And How We Prevent Crisis Before It Starts

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