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Glow for Hope Sparking Conversation on Mental Health Podcast

PODCAST - Glow For Hope: Sparking Conversation on Mental Health

Too many people struggle with suicidal thoughts in silence. Sparking Conversation on Mental Health is a podcast that breaks through the stigma and fear, opening space for honest, compassionate dialogue about the most urgent mental health challenges of our time.

Each episode features powerful conversations with survivors, mental health professionals, advocates, and those left behind. We explore the raw realities of suicide, but also the hope that can emerge through connection, understanding, and healing.

Whether you’re struggling yourself, supporting a loved one, or simply want to better understand mental health, this podcast offers real stories, experts and candid conversations.

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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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

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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Homelessness & Mental Health Access with Rachel Jackson

Homelessness & Mental Health Access with Rachel Jackson

Project Compassion NFP’s founder and clinician Rachel Jackson joins us to talk about access barriers, long waitlists, crisis stabilization, and why trust and cultural fit matter—especially in Black and brown communities. Learn practical steps for warm handoffs, how to find the right clinician, and what volunteers must know to avoid trauma bonding.

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Dr Debra Muth Discusses PTSD Beyond Veterans: Healing Hidden Traumas

Dr Debra Muth Discusses PTSD Beyond Veterans: Healing Hidden Traumas

PTSD isn’t just a veteran’s story. Dr. Debra Muth, ND, uncovers hidden causes—from medical dismissal to childhood trauma—and explains how PTSD alters the brain and body. Learn to recognize everyday triggers, tap the power of community, and use integrative care alongside therapy and medication to support recovery.

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Kenneth Bator on PTSI, Addiction, and Real Talk for First Responders

Kenneth Bator on PTSI, Addiction, and Real Talk for First Responders

Understanding mental illness vs. mental disorder can feel confusing. In this episode, Dr. Arcella Daniels explains the mental health continuum, why adjustment disorders are common, when to seek help, and how physical health and medications can impact symptoms—plus practical tips for finding the right therapist and using therapy proactively, not just in crisis.

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