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

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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.

Frank King: Humor, Vulnerability, and How to Start the Suicide Conversation

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A lot of people want to help — they just don’t know what to say. In this episode, Frank King shares practical, compassionate language for talking about depression and suicide before crisis. You’ll learn the direct questions that open the door, what to avoid saying, and how to be a safer person to talk to.

Matt Benson: Mental Health, Self-Worth, and Pressure for Student-Athletes

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Sports can build resilience — but for many student-athletes, pressure, injury, and silence can quietly erode self-worth. In this episode, Matt Benson shares his lived experience with grief, depression, addiction, and the identity hit that can come when the game is taken away. A conversation for athletes, parents, coaches, and anyone who wants to support mental health beyond the scoreboard.

Lawrence C. Harris on Self-Belief, Small Steps, and Taking Ownership as a Teen

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Lawrence C. Harris shares s practical, teen-focused conversation on self-belief, consistency, and taking ownership—plus a clear explanation of C-PTSD vs. PTSD.

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

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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.

Vinnie Potestivo on Identity, Belonging & Personal Development

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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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