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Make Mental Health Matter with Kelli Melissa Reinhardt: Chronic Illness to Vitality

Chronic Illness to Vitality: Heather Gray's Empowering Approach
On this episode of the Make Mental Health Matter Show, Kelli brings back Heather Gray.
Meet Heather Gray, a Functional Diagnostic Nutritionist and Bioenergetic Practitioner specializing in supporting clients with chronic and complex illnesses such as Lyme disease, Mold Toxicity and Autoimmune diseases. With over 32 years of personal experience, she understands the struggles of living with these conditions and is dedicated to helping others find relief.
Her personalized approach as a practitioner, podcast host, author, and Stand-Up Comedian has helped countless clients reduce inflammation in the body and brain, improve gut health, and achieve optimal wellness.
She helps her clients get to  the root cause of their symptoms and helps them take control of their health journey. Heather's approach is not only effective but also empowering.
Don't let chronic illness control your life. You can achieve the health and vitality you deserve.
Find out more about Heather here:
https://renegadehealthboss.com/
https://www.instagram.com/renegade_health_boss/
https://renegadehealthboss.buzzsprout.com/
https://www.rhbcourses.com/
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Make Mental Health Matter with Kelli Melissa Reinhardt: Holistic Fitness & Freedom

Jalen Garner: Holistic Fitness & Freedom
On this episode of Make Mental Health Matter Show, Kelli chats with Jalen Garner.
Jalen aka jmoney aka @godpreneurjay is a fitness and life coach that helps people transform their lives through holistic fitness. Hailing from Atlanta, GA, the entrepreneur mecca, jalen has taken over his life by taking over his habits and creating positive discipline to become a full time entrepreneur. Quit his full time job in 2020 to ascend to the freedom he is at now to travel networks and provide life changing results for his clients and colleagues by way of helping them see their true inmate potential and draw that energy outward.
Find out more about Jalen here:
IG: @godpreneurjay
@godleveltraining
YT: @godpreneurjay
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Make Mental Health Matter with Kelli Melissa Reinhardt: Owning Kids' Mental Health

Owning Kids' Mental Health: Dana Christian Lee's Journey
On this episode of Make Mental Health Matter Show, Kelli chats with Dana Christian Lee. Kelli and Dana will play the card game designed by Tell My Story and she will share her journey with us.
Dana is a mom of two amazing humans; William & Grace Christian. Originally from Michigan, they headed west for her daughter to attend college in Northern California 5 years ago & has found Petaluma, California to be her soul's home. Dana holds two degrees in education as well as certification in yoga and mindfulness. She has been a teacher for over 25 years in elementary/middle schools, religious education programs, as well as yoga & mindfulness teaching. Her passion is physical and mental wellbeing in community, offering access to resources and connection. In January 2023 Dana's journey with Tell My Story began. Tell My Story is a nonprofit whose mission is to 'help parents own their kids' mental health like they do their physical health,' through film, music and communication.
Find out more about Dana here:
https://tellmystory.org
@tellmystorycommunity - instagram
Tellmystory- Facebook
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Make Mental Health Matter with Kelli Melissa Reinhardt: Grief, Hope, and Healing

Grief, Hope, and Healing with Erin Blechman
On this episode of Make Mental Health Matter Show, Kelli talks Erin Blechman
On June 3, 2020, she lost our eldest son, Max, to suicide after his long battle with mental illness. His death has been the most devastating experience of her life and put her on the path to become an author, speaker, and certified Grief Educator.
She is an author, speaker, and Certified Grief Educator whose mission is to elevate the conversation around grief and loss, mental illness, and suicide. Her book, My Unexpected Journey: Reflections After Losing My Son to Suicide, chronicles the eighteen months following the devastating loss of her own beloved son, Max to suicide after his long battle with mental illness.
She offers grief support to bereaved parents through online groups and community talks that seek to build greater understanding of mental illness, suicide, loss and grief.
Erin lives part-time in both Pennsylvania and Florida with her husband, Bill and Max’s former dog, Emmylou. Their son, Sam, and his wife, Julia, reside in Pa. My Unexpected Journey is her first book. Follow Erin on Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn @erin.blechman and on her website at https://erinblechman.com/
Find out more about Erin here:
website: https://erinblechman.com
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/erin.blechman/?__pwa=1
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/erin.blechmanauthor
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/erin-blechman-1b45b42b0
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Make Mental Health Matter with Kelli Melissa Reinhardt: Trauma and Chronic Pain

Trauma and Chronic Pain with DK Ciccone
On this episode of Make Mental Health Matter Show, Kelli talks with Dana Karen (“DK”) Ciccone. She will share her journey through a decades-long battle with low back pain from a young age tied to undiagnosed anxiety and trauma. The long journey to unraveling her pain flare-ups required that she honor the needs of her nervous system and mental health. She thinks many people are suffering needlessly with pain being the first sign of unresolved emotional distress.
DK is a certified Pilates instructor who helps people in pain improve strength, mobility, and well-being in a weight-neutral environment. DK is a graduate of the MSMS Advanced Movement Studies Program and is also trained in pain reprocessing therapy through the Pain Psychology Center. Having begun her own journey with chronic back pain as a young teen, she has been exploring ways to help herself and others regain joy of movement for decades. After twenty years in the health sector, DK left a corporate career to follow her passion, later launching Movement Remedies, a chronic pain–focused Pilates studio and movement coaching business. Her first book, You’re Meant to Move: A Guide to Conquering Chronic Pain, Increasing Stress Resilience, and Reclaiming an Active Life, was released December 2023. DK is based in Edinburgh, Scotland.
Find out more about DK here:
https://movementremedies.org
https://www.facebook.com/movement.remedies.llc/
https://www.instagram.com/movement_remedies/
https://www.youtube.com/@movementremediesllc
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Make Mental Health Matter with Kelli Melissa Reinhardt: Making Youth Mental Health a Priority

Making Youth Mental Health a Priority with Jason Reid
On this episode of Make Mental Health Matter Show Jason Reid comes back to chat with Kelli.
He is a seasoned entrepreneur with a passion for making a positive impact. After tragically losing his 14-year old son Ryan in 2018, he dedicated himself to empowering parents with vital conversations about youth mental wellness. Through his nonprofit, Tell My Story, and its subsidiary Mental Wellness Media, he advocates for youth mental health with initiatives like his documentaries "Tell My Story" and "What I Wish My Parents Knew" and engaging talks.
Aside from his philanthropic endeavors, Jason is Co-Founder and Co-CEO of National Services Group, overseeing multiple construction brands and coaching executives worldwide through CEO Coaching International. He's also involved in various ventures like the Mohr Sports Group and The Vocal Gym. Despite his busy schedule, Jason prioritizes family, being married for three decades and cherishing time with his four children. Beyond work, he explores creative outlets, including filmmaking, writing, music, and athletics, embodying his entrepreneurial spirit and commitment to making a difference.
Find out more about Jason’s here:
www.tellmystory.org
@tellmystorycommunity - insta
Tellmystory- facebook
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Make Mental Health Matter with Kelli Melissa Reinhardt: Reju Wellness with Dante’ Wade

Reju Wellness with Dante’ Wade
In this episode of Make Mental Health Matter, Kelli chats with Dante’ Wade.
He is on a mission to inspire community development, promote mental health, and help people live better lives. A New Jersey native from Newark, Dante’ has over seven years of experience in business development and operations. After earning his degree in Business Management from Lincoln University of Pennsylvania in 2017, he quickly established himself as a leader with a passion for innovation and community service.
Dante’ has held key roles, including National Director at a large non-profit and Assistant Vice President in higher education. His expertise lies in building corporate partnerships within the workforce development sector. As the Co-Founder and Chief Operating Officer of Reju, a mental health and holistic wellness mobile app, Dante’ drives operations, strategic partnerships, and team alignment to empower users to achieve physical, mental, and emotional well-being. Through his work, he remains dedicated to positively impacting lives.
Find out more about Dante’ here:
https://therejuapp.com/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/dante-wade-963622143/
@_kampaign7 on IG
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Make Mental Health Matter with Kelli Melissa Reinhardt: Filling Your Own Cup

Filling Your Own Cup with Jen Bee
In this episode of Make Mental Health Matter, Kelli talks with Jen Bee.
As a life coach, she is a strong advocate of the 1%. The small little changes and wins that we can create to reconnect to ourselves and fill our own cup. She works with many women who are in transitions in their life (into parenting, into higher levels of responsibility at work, to becoming empty nesters and caregivers), and how 5 minutes spent on you can create a massive change in our thoughts and feelings - and a ripple effect in our families and communities. She also works with corporations, delivering strategies to the workforce to avoid burnout and create empowering cultures. Jen is a highly engaging results-driven, motivational speaker and life coach, on a quest to help individuals (and organizations) create 1% wins in their wellness through her 5-pillar wellness framework. As a former HR professional for 14 years, she is now on a quest to turn her mess into her message, empowering others and reinforcing self-care and self-worth practices.
Find out more about Jen here:
www.growwithjenbee.com
www.tinyurl.com/connectwithgrow
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Make Mental Health Matter with Kelli Melissa Reinhardt: Power of Positivity

The Power of Positivity with Chris DT Gordon
On this episode of the Make Mental Health Matter Show, Kelli brings back Chris DT Gordon.
He is a middle school special education teacher, professional speaker and author, and survivor of a life-threatening disease who uses his story and message to inspire others to increase their gratitude, positivity, and resilience to overcome their challenges and make the world a better place.
Chris DT Gordon is a faithful husband, father of three, online middle school special education teacher, professional speaker, author, runner, martial artist, and pop culture geek.
He is also a survivor of a life-threatening disease who uses his story and message to inspire and motivate others to overcome their challenges with gratitude, positivity, and resilience, and achieve their greatness on their own terms!
Find out more about Chris go to one of these:
www.chrisdtgordon.com
www.instagram/chrisdtgordon
http://linkedin.com/in/christopher-gordon-bb3b53230
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Make Mental Health Matter with Kelli Melissa Reinhardt: Crisis Cleanup

Crisis Cleanup and Compassion with Cheryl Chiasson
On this episode of the Make Mental Health Matter Show, Kelli chats with Cheryl Chiasson.
As a biohazard cleanup business owner, she is passionate about mental health advocacy. They work with families dealing with traumatic situations such as suicides, homicides, drug overdoses, hoarding, and more. Her experiences have deepened her compassion for those struggling with mental health challenges.
Cheryl Chiasson, in her eighth year of property restoration, specializes in biohazard remediation, including meth and drug contamination. She holds various certifications and training to handle challenging situations with professionalism. Cheryl is also involved in community organizations, such as the Arapahoe Community College Foundation Board and the Colorado Suicide Prevention Commission. Alongside her husband as owners of Bio-One Denver, they have received numerous awards for their service. Cheryl welcomes the opportunity to educate property owners and organizations about drug contamination. Her recognition through business awards and involvement in community organizations showcase her hard work and commitment.
Find out more about Cheryl go to one of these:
https://www.biooneden.com 
https://www.linkedin.com/in/cherylchiasson
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