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Make Mental Health Matter with Kelli Melissa Reinhardt: Grief to Gratitude

Grief to Gratitude with Portia Booker
On this episode of the Make Mental Health Matter Show, Kelli catches up with former special guest Portia Booker.
Little bit about Portia’s story from her: 
Grief is no longer a stranger I avoid—it’s a part of my everyday life that I’ve learned to integrate. Over the last three years, I lost both of my parents, with my mother making her transition first. In 2022, after serving as her full-time caregiver through her battle with an interstitial lung condition, I found myself standing in a funeral home, picking up her ashes. That’s when an epiphany struck me: *Portia, what if her transition is meant for your transformation?* That moment became the turning point in my grief journey. It invited me to start living again after putting my life on pause. The frustration I felt toward society’s narrow view of grief became the fuel for my first book, *Finding Grace Within Grief: Her Transition...My Transformation*. In it, I challenge the belief that grief is only darkness—because what if grief is where we rediscover purpose, gratitude, and an entirely new version of ourselves?
Short bio: 
Portia Booker is the Chief Media Producer and host of Groove with Portia, a show dedicated to amplifying stories that leave a lasting impact. After losing both of her parents just nine months apart, she found herself navigating the murky waters of grief—only to discover an unexpected gift: gratitude. This awakening reignited her passion for storytelling and inspired her to help others find purpose through pain. Portia is the author of Finding Grace within Grief: Her Transition…My Transformation, a personal narrative that challenges how society depicts grief. Today, she produces podcasts, coaches creatives, and leads grief support groups focused on parent and suicide loss. Portia believes grief requires integration, not avoidance—and that choosing to share your story can be a powerful act of healing. Her work proves that adversity can “add verses” to our life’s blueprint and light the way for others.
Find out more about here:
https://linktr.ee/portiabkr
https://www.facebook.com/portiabkr/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/theportiabooker/
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Make Mental Health Matter with Kelli Melissa Reinhardt: Healing into Happiness with Anita Olivacce

Healing into Happiness with Anita Olivacce
On this new season of the Make Mental Health Matter Show with host Kelli Melissa Reinhardt, with special guest Anita Olivacce all the way from London.
Little bit about Anita’s story from her: 
I went through depression after the breakup of a relationship which triggered childhood trauma. I learnt how to heal my depression, heal the trauma, connect with my Soul, love myself and be happy. Now I help others be happy by healing limiting beliefs causing their depression, helping them connect with their Truth and sharing insights from their Soul. 
Short bio: 
Anita Olivacce is a Happiness Coach. She helps people with depression connect with their Truth, heal limiting beliefs and love themselves so they can be happy. She went through depression, learnt how to heal and found happiness. Now she helps others. She trained with the Intuition Wisdom Institute.
Find out more about here:
Website: www.guidedbyessence.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/guidedbyessence
Linked In: www.linkedin.com/company/anitaolivacce
Youtube: www.youtube.com/@GuidedbyEssence
X: www.x.com/AnitaOlivacce
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Make Mental Health Matter with Kelli Melissa Reinhardt: Grief, Healing & Hope

Grief, Healing & Hope: The Story Behind the Show
In this deeply personal solo episode, Kelli Melissa Reinhardt opens up about the loss of her sister to suicide, her son's health challenges, and the fear that once held her back. She shares how NLP and healing modalities transformed her life and why Make Mental Health Matter exists—not just as a show, but as a mission. Kelli also offers simple breathing techniques, self-care strategies, and highlights past guests who serve as powerful resources for anyone struggling. This episode is a reminder that healing looks different for everyone—and that hope is always within reach.
Short bio: 
Kelli Melissa Reinhardt, Founder of Make Mental Health Matter is a Warrior for Mental Health and has dedicated her life to save as many lives as possible by normalizing the conversation around mental health and suicide. After losing her middle sister who died by suicide in 2017, she founded Make Mental Health Matter, a mental health and suicide awareness nonprofit which is on a mission to ACE; increase Action, cultivate Conversation, and provide Education.
Kelli is a TEDx Speaker, Keynote Speaker, Mental Health Educator, Author and ICF Certified Mental Wellness Coach. She has a B.A. in Communication, minor in Psychology, NLP Master Practitioner, Trainer and Consultant certifications from Worldwide Institutes of Neuro Linguistic Programming,  certified as an Adult, Youth and Teen instructor for Mental Health First Aid and ASIST (Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training) Trainer.
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Make Mental Health Matter with Kelli Melissa Reinhardt: Sabrina Wright-Hobart

Sabrina Wright-Hobart: Survivor, Advocate, Changemaker
On this new season of the Make Mental Health Matter Show with host Kelli Melissa Reinhardt, is live in-studio with special guest Sabrina Wright-Hobart.
Little bit about Sabrina’s story from her: 
I have worked in the domestic violence field since 2011. I started in the nonprofit industry in 2008. I am passionate about creating safe communities for all. I believe that knowledge is power and that you can't access resources if you don't know about them. I am a cancer survivor and have a passion for helping others.
Short bio: 
Sabrina Wright-Hobart is the Development Coordinator for the Crisis Center which is a domestic violence agency that provides free, confidential, trauma informed services that include a 24-hour crisis line, emergency shelter services, community-based advocacy, legal advocacy, therapy, and community education. They serve Colorado's 18th and 23rd Judicial Districts.
Find out more about Sabrina and The Crisis Center here:
https://www.thecrisiscenter.org
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Make Mental Health Matter with Kelli Melissa Reinhardt: From Music to Mental Health

Jennifer Langlotz: From Music to Mental Health
On this new season of the Make Mental Health Matter Show with host Kelli Melissa Reinhardt, is live in-studio with special guest Jennifer Langlotz.
Little bit about Jennifer’s story from her: 
Music educator, tech coordinator, fitness instructor, MHFA instructor... jack of all trades! Mental Health is a passion of mine as I have lost loved ones to suicide and have lived experience. I aim to diminish the stigma and be of support to those experiencing mental health challenges.
Short bio: 
Jennifer has been teaching mainly elementary general music, band and choir for twenty-eight years. She taught in Ohio for eight years before moving to Colorado to teach at Trails West Elementary (Cherry Creek School District). She received a Bachelor of Music in Music Education with an instrumental emphasis from Westminster College (PA) and a Master of Music in Music Education with a choral emphasis from Kent State University. She is National Board Certified in Early/Middle Child Music (2012) and became a Certified Refit Instructor in 2018. With the help of the Cherry Creek Education Association, she also became a Mental Health First Aid instructor in 2022. Jennifer also teaches Technology and Library Skills at her school. She enjoys traveling, four wheeling, hugging her cats and camping with her husband and two daughters.
Find out more about Jennifer here:
https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1BFUq3A21v/
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Make Mental Health Matter with Kelli Melissa Reinhardt: Trauma, Truth & Triumph

Through Jonathan Castner’s Lens: Trauma, Truth & Triumph
On this new season of the Make Mental Health Matter Show with host Kelli Melissa Reinhardt, is live in-studio with special guest Jonathan Castner.
Little bit about Jonathan’s story from him: 
As a photojournalist of 27 years I personally experienced many deeply traumatic events: multiple mass shootings - Columbine and the Aurora Theater massacre, as well as hundreds of stories about death and dying. How I have managed to have a happy life while dealing with complex PTSD is a rather neat trick that I'd love to share.
Short bio: An internationally published photojournalist of 27 years, now a commercial film maker, Jonathan Castner has seen it all: the most brilliant minds, inspirational people, exciting events and the horrors that life brings. He condensed all those experiences through his lens and his heart to inspire people around the world.
Find out more about Jonathan here:
www.jonathancastner.com
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathancastner
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Make Mental Health Matter with Kelli Melissa Reinhardt: Breaking Cycles, Building Brotherhood

Clayton Cole: Breaking Cycles, Building Brotherhood
On this new season of the Make Mental Health Matter Show with host Kelli Melissa Reinhardt, is live in-studio with special guest Clayton Cole.
Little bit about Clayton’s story from him: 
“I'm a Nationally Certified Peer Specialist. I work more in the addiction recovery field, as we know the majority of us are dual diagnosed. I personally struggle with anxiety, depression, low self esteem often and negative self talk. My partner has ADHD, high anxiety and addiction, so I can speak about being a partner to an individual with multiple struggles.”
Short bio: 
Clayton Cole is a Nationally Certified Peer Support Specialist who works with many demographics of individuals in a recovery support role. He deals with anxiety, depression, negative self talk, and suicidal ideation. He has a partner who also deals with multiple mental health challenges. He was also a single dad to a transitioning, now adult child with mental health struggles including a few really tough years of suicide ideation. He is a part of the Sober Souls MC, a motorcycle club for people in recovery and is the owner of No Joke Coaching. He helps individuals through their journey of recovery.  
Find out more about Clayton here:
www.sobersoulsmc.com
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Make Mental Health Matter with Kelli Melissa Reinhardt: Brain Training

Brain Training with Regina Italiano
On this new season of the Make Mental Health Matter Show with host Kelli Melissa Reinhardt, is live in-studio with special guest Regina Italiano.
Little bit about Regina’s story from her:
I have worked in the neurofeedback field for five years as a specialist, helping individuals optimize their brain function. Neurofeedback is a non-invasive method that trains the brain to improve its regulation, which can help address a variety of mental health challenges, including anxiety, depression, mood, and behavioral concerns. Having personally struggled with anxiety, I’ve experienced firsthand how neurofeedback can train the brain to respond more effectively to stress and promote greater emotional balance. 
Short bio: Regina graduated with her Masters of Science in Psychology from the University of Arizona. She currently resides in Colorado with her significant other, Brandon, and her dog Peach. Regina went into the neurofeedback field because her grandpa passed with Alzheimer’s and saw the struggle that family members go through. She loves that neurofeedback can help people going through different struggles. In Regina’s free time, she likes to enjoy all that Colorado has to offer, and also enjoys being with her family and friends.
Find out more about Regina here:
https://meridianneuro.com/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/regina-italiano-a84a101a8
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Make Mental Health Matter with Kelli Melissa Reinhardt: Undoing Generational Silence

Valerie Montgomery: Undoing Generational Silence
On this new season of the Make Mental Health Matter Show with host Kelli Melissa Reinhardt, is live in-studio with special guest Valerie Montgomery.
Little bit about Valerie’s story from her: 
My father would not let us use the word “depressed” while I was growing up. Turns out, his mother, my grandmother, completed suicide shortly after I had my third baby. It had seemed so normal for her to be “miserable,” which my parents would couch as dramatic. I understand the family culture around mental illness from the inside, as a child and then a young adult.
Short bio: Valerie Montgomery is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Colorado. As the middle child of two public school teachers, she became a military spouse which brought her to Colorado. Shortly after her youngest was 15 she realized her lifelong dream of going to Counseling school. She now operates her women-owned counseling business marketing to women, but working with adults who experienced less-than-nurturing parenting during their childhoods.
Find out more about Valerie here:
Beyondbeautiful.net  
beyondbeautifulpathways.com 
https://www.linkedin.com/in/valeriemontgomer
https://www.youtube.com/@beyondbeautifulpathways 
https://www.facebook.com/beyondbeautifulpathways 
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Make Mental Health Matter with Kelli Melissa Reinhardt: Unbreakable

Unbreakable with Carolyn Sophia Skowron
This season of the Make Mental Health Matter Show with host Kelli Melissa Reinhardt, she is live in-studio with special guest Carolyn Sophia Skowron.
Short bio: Carolyn Sophia Skowron is a passionate advocate for mental health, using her platform to create safe spaces for people to feel seen, heard, and supported. Through her personal experiences with bullying, depression, and self-doubt, she brings a raw authenticity to the conversation about mental health, particularly for young people in schools. Carolyn’s message is clear: no one should ever feel alone in their struggles. Through her book Unbreakable and her website carolynsophia.com, she provides resources and a community to help others find strength and reassurance in their mental health journey.
Find out more about Carolyn here:
https://linktr.ee/carolyn.sophia
https://www.carolynsophia.com
https://www.amazon.com/unbreakable-Breaking-silence-Finding-Sharing/dp/1636769608
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