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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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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.
Lux (Ashley Elzinga) on Mental Health, Reinvention, and the Power of Cannabis Education
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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.
Linda Schuh & Gator the Therapy Dog Discuss Military Mental Health
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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.
Jacy Fisher On Legal Planning for Mental Health: What Parents & Caregivers Should Know
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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)
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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
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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.
Homelessness & Mental Health Access with Rachel Jackson
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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.
Michael D Levitt: Boundaries & Burnout
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Burnout survivor Michael D. Levitt shares practical ways to set boundaries at work and home, map priorities with your boss, and protect your mental health.