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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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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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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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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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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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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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.

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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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Entrepreneur and podcaster Ken Bator joins Glow For Hope to unpack why many first responders say PTSI (injury) instead of PTSD, how stigma and culture affect help-seeking, and why cumulative trauma matters. Ken shares candid lessons from his own sobriety journey and the simple first step he recommends for anyone struggling: talk to somebody.

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Dr. Debra Muth shares how chronic pain and mental health travel together along with how to seek validation, and why persistence matters when answers take time.

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