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Make Mental Health Matter with Kelli Melissa Reinhardt: Bullied to World Champion

From Bullied to World Champion: Randy Blake Jr.'s Journey
In this episode of the Make Mental Health Matter Show, Kelli is honored to share Randy Blake Jr’s story.
In the beginning, he was bullied. Now, he is a World Champion Kickboxer dedicated to building champions of life by helping others overcome mental health challenges and prevent suicide through coaching.
Randy Blake Jr. is a distinguished martial artist and author renowned for his exceptional achievements. As a 5-Time World Champion, he has demonstrated unparalleled skill and dedication in his field. His contributions to martial arts have earned him multiple inductions into the Martial Arts Hall of Fame. Additionally, he is an international best-selling author, sharing his expertise and inspiring others worldwide. In recognition of his significant impact, he has been honored with the prestigious Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award. His remarkable career serves as an inspiration to many aspiring martial artists and enthusiasts.
Find out more about Randy here:
Facebook: facebook.com/randy.blake.165 
IG: rb3boom
Website: www.randyblakejr.com
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Empowering Kids with Brave Thinking: A Chat with Julie D’Ann
In this episode of the Make Mental Health Matter Show, Kelli chats with Julie D’Ann. 
She is a certified Life Transformation Illumination Guide & DreamBuilder Coach through the Mary Morrissey Brave Thinking Institute, she loves guiding and inspiring both adults and children to learn brave thinking principles so they can live better lives and thrive! Through her coaching, speaking, articles and books, she seeks to empower children, educators and parents to understand that they CAN choose to think differently in any given moment and that when we choose better thoughts, we create better results in our lives. 
In the course of learning and developing all of this, she created a fun, quick daily mindfulness practice for kids that teachers/parents can do in their classrooms or homes every morning to boost self-confidence and cultivate a can-do attitude. Her mission is to guide others to realize each one of us has all we need within to create a magical life we truly love living.
Her life has completely transformed since she began meditating daily at the start of 2020. Not only was she inspired to write her first children's book on emotional intelligence entitled "Which Would YOU Choose?":
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C11L5WXB , but also discovered her mission: getting meditation taught in schools. In furtherance of this mission, she was inspired to compose and deliver her first ever TEDx Talk on precisely this topic: "#1 Tool Every School Needs to Teach & Every Child Needs to Know" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VFYTAKtbzh4
Find out more about Julie D’Ann here:
Free Facebook Group: facebook.com/groups/illuminateyourlife
Author Website - https://juliedannauthor.com
FREE Gifts!: https://bit.ly/3QK2SkE
Amazon Book Order link for Which Would YOU Choose?: 
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C11L5WXB
TEDx Speaker: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VFYTAKtbzh4
YouTube Channel: youtube.com/@illuminateyourlife6086
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Resilience in Recovery: David Hurl's Story
In this episode of the Make Mental Health Matter Show, Kelli sits down with David Hurl to discuss his powerful journey of overcoming childhood trauma. David opens up about the challenges he faced growing up with a special needs sister who exhibited violent behavior, leading to a tumultuous and rage-filled environment. He candidly shares how these early experiences drove him to seek solace in drugs and alcohol, and how he ultimately recognized the need to pursue sobriety. David's story is one of resilience and recovery, as he reflects on his 13.5 years of sobriety and the transformative steps he took to reclaim his life.
David is the co-owner of Hurl and Hurl Insurance, insurance that won’t make you hurl.
Find out more about David here: www.davidhurl.net
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Project Helping: Justin Kruger's Mental Health Mission
In this episode of Make Mental Health Matter Show, Kelli chats with Justin Kruger about his awesome nonprofit that he started called Project Helping due to his own mental wellness journey. He found volunteerism to be a meaningful and effective mental health tool. He started Project Helping to make this tool more accessible to others who are living with mental health challenges.
Justin is the Founder and CEO of Project Helping, a Denver-based mental wellness organization. He grew up in a ridiculously small town in Iowa. He studied finance and economics, which he now doesn’t use at all. He instead played golf professionally before starting a career in the golf industry. Over 15 years he did all the jobs one could find in this industry, most notably staying with PING golf for almost 10 years. His personal struggle with mental wellness led him to leave the golf business behind to start Project Helping with the goal of sharing the mental health benefits of volunteerism with others living with mental wellness challenges.
Find out more about Justin here:
https://projecthelping.org
https://www.facebook.com/projecthelping
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https://www.linkedin.com/company/project-helping
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Improving Work Culture: A Servant Leader's Insight
In this episode of Make Mental Health Matter Show, Kelli talks with JJ Hardy. He will be sharing his experience as a leadership coach and trainer. He believes that if servant leadership is trained and implemented, it will improve the work experience for employees and improve their mental health. When he transitioned from the Army in 2018, he worked 3 different jobs that all cared about nothing more than getting the work done. They didn't really care about the people at all. He is also a retired combat Veteran who suffers from PTSD. He will share his journey with us.
Introducing JJ Hardy, a distinguished leadership coach and retired Senior Logistics Manager with over two decades of experience in the US Army. He expertly weaves his extensive leadership expertise into his passion for mentoring professionals. As a devoted husband and father of two, JJ values the synergy between personal and professional growth. Venturing into entrepreneurship, he adeptly addresses business challenges, focusing on enhancing productivity and retention. Join JJ on a transformative journey of leadership excellence.
Find out more about JJ here:
Linked: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeremiah-hardy-01b7b42a/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/victoryleadershipcoaching
Instagram: @victory_leadership_coaching
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCV0ySUeoswNHLLDHZOZbWmA
I can also be found using my hashtags: #veteranleadertrainer
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Footnotes of Resilience: Kalea's Story of Postpartum Healing
In this episode of Make Mental Health Matter Show, Kelli chats with the wonderful Kalea Kulbe.
Kalea will share her story through an abusive relationship, postpartum depression and transitioning into the space of healing for herself and healing others. She is a mom of 2 girls, married to her husband Matt for 16 years and has lived in CO since 2002. She loves helping people heal through natural and alternative modalities. In her free time, she loves being outside, playing golf, DIY projects and spending time with family and friends.
She is the owner of Footnotes, Whole Body Healing Through Your Feet a certified Foot Zone practitioner (advanced form of reflexology). Helping the body heal and balance emotionally, physically, mentally, and spiritually.
Find out more about Kalea here:
www.kaleakulbe.com
Footnotes_kk (IG)
Footnotes Whole Body Healing Through your Feet (FB)
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Inclusive Events: Thomas R Wilson's Impact
In this episode of Make Mental Health Matter Kelli talks with Thomas R Wilson. He will share his story and experience with neurodiversity and how he has navigated life which led him to create his own business for sensory friendly events. He is inspiring and willing to have the hard open conversations.
Thomas is a professional Advocate, Writer, Consultant, Business Owner, and Sensory Friendly Event Specialist. His work is centered around an empathic and person-first mindset that works to empower and uplift community voices. His work is inspired by his own personal experiences within his life as a member of the Neuro-diverse and Mental health community. His work has been highlighted internationally and he has partnered with over 40 + businesses in the United States. Overall, Thomas' work continues to be a bright spot that is celebrated by the community.
Find out more about Thomas here:
rhcreativeadvocacyandstorytelling.net
https://linktr.ee/ndttrpg
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From Addiction to Nutrition Baker Beth's Story
In this episode of Make Mental Health Matter, Kelli will chat with Beth Levine. She will share her story through addiction and an eating disorder plus her journey through recovery using the 12-step recovery program.
Beth was born in upstate NY and moved to Colorado 5 years ago. She has a background in nutrition and is now a personal chef. She is highly active in her recovery. Beth now helps women that struggle with the disease of addiction.
Find out more about Beth here:
https://bakerbethcatering.com/ https://www.instagram.com/bakerbethcatering?igsh=dndja2o2NDMyMjFt&utm_source=qr
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The Mentally STRONG Method: Dr. B's Clinic of Hope
In this episode Kelli chats with Dr. Cristi Bundukamara (Dr B), Ed.D., PMHNP. She will share her expertise and experience through grief and loss of her 3 children. She will also share her visionary approach through the Mentally STRONG clinic and how it has transformed countless lives.
She is a distinguished psychiatric nurse practitioner with over two decades of dedicated expertise. Her journey into the world of healthcare began as an Army Medic, setting the foundation for a career defined by compassion and unwavering commitment.
A pivotal point in her educational journey led her to Florida International University, where she earned a master’s degree in Psychiatric Nursing. With a passion for elevating the standards of mental health care, Cristi Bundukamara pursued a doctorate in Healthcare Education, solidifying her position as a thought leader in the field.
Cristi Bundukamara’s groundbreaking work culminated in the establishment of the pioneering Mentally STRONG Clinic in the vibrant community of Colorado Springs, CO. Here, she harnessed her extensive experience and visionary approach to mental health, transforming the lives of countless individuals.
Not content with revolutionizing clinical practice alone, Cristi Bundukamara went on to found the Mentally STRONG Academy, a hub of learning and empowerment. Cristi Bundukamara’s passion for fostering mental strength shines through her captivating speaking engagements. Her dynamic presentations offer profound insights into the art of processing emotions, coupled with practical strategies for cultivating mental strength.
Find out more about Dr. B here:
Website: www.cristibundukamara.com
Instagram: instagram.com/cristibundukamara
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cristi-bundukamara-ed-d-pmhnp-bc-dr-b-713432b0/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/cristibundukama
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mentallystrongacademybyDr.B/
Youtube: www.youtube.com/c/drbmentallystrong
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1% Wins 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.
www.growwithjenbee.com
www.tinyurl.com/connectwithgrow
https://www.facebook.com/jen.blanco.779
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jen-%E2%80%9Cbee%E2%80%9D-blanco-606b946/
Jen’s mini-challenge offer: Leap Into Spring: Make Habits Easy and Fun: habits.growwithjenbee.com
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