Samona Pheils is a successful business owner with a thriving accounting and business solutions company. She is also someone who lives with Multiple Sclerosis (MS) on a daily basis. Her tenacity and unwillingness to quit has served her well in business and in life. She has a great story that I can’t for you to hear!

Tracy Crump dispenses hope in her award-winning book, Health, Healing, and Wholeness: Devotions of Hope in the Midst of Illness, based on her experiences as an ICU nurse and family caregiver. When her mom was misdiagnosed with Alzheimer’s, her career slowed to a crawl while she searched for answers to the real cause of her mother’s rapid decline. Through divine intervention and diligent research, she finally convinced doctors to investigate normal pressure hydrocephalus, a little-known and treatable condition. Tracy is a writer, speaker, and editor best known for contributing more than thirty stories to Chicken Soup for the Soul® and other anthologies.

Anna Zschuppe is the CEO and founder of Summer SOULstice, LLC, where she works as a stress/burnout coach for high achievers and business owners looking to relieve stress, find connection and regain balance. She quit her six-figure, Fortune 500 job in corporate America at age 26 to pursue her entrepreneurial dream, and she has been featured in Brainz magazine and across publications focusing on women empowerment, small businesses, and mental health. In her one-on-one and group coaching, Anna utilizes a holistic approach focusing on mind-body-spirit wellness and connection to help people unlock the confidence already inside them and their purpose. Anna will be discussing the hidden detriments to burnout—our current global pandemic—and ways to recognize and minimize stress so that people can show up for them, their work, and their loved ones. Connect with Anna: Website: www.summersoulsticecoach.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/anna.zschuppe Facebook Group: http://facebook.com/groups/soothingst... LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/annazschu... YouTube: / @annazschuppecoach Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zschups_ahoy/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/zschups_ahoy Connect with the host: www.hydrowithhope.com

Do you know Beatrice Bruno - The Drill Sergeant of Life? Beatrice is an Army veteran and former (but always and forever) Drill Sergeant. An ordained gospel minister and Grief and Writing Coach, Beatrice finds satisfaction in helping folks travel the path of grief and maneuver into the fresh seasons God has for them. Beatrice is the author of six (6) books – Christian Living, Motivational/Inspirational, and Fiction - and counting. On today's show, Beatrice will be sharing with us her valuable insights into military sexual trauma. You won't want to miss a second of this show. Beatrice is an amazing person with an inspiring story.

Stephanie Greenwood is a cosmetic formulator, small business owner, survivor of long-term domestic abuse, and has treated her PCOS and adenomyosis through organic living. She owns Bubble & Bee Organic and recently became a first-time mom at 42. She produces and hosts the podcast ""The Life Detox"" and is outspoken about the harms of nanoparticles, xenoestrogens, and other potentially harmful chemicals in every day products. She also is fascinated by the mind-body connection and speaks about how trauma affects the body, in particular, women’s hormones. Connect with Stephanie: www.facebook.com/bubbleandbee www.instagram.com/bubbleandbee www.instagram.com/lifedetoxpodcast www.tiktok.com/@thelifedetox www.tiktok.com/@bubbleandbee Connect with the host: www.hydrowithhope.com

Suzanna Price is a lifelong Colorado resident and an epilepsy warrior for over 20 years. She was diagnosed at age 23, and through years of countless doctors and treatments, she found solace partly by journaling, music and prayer. Suzanna’s years of living with uncontrollable seizures gave her a heart for people living with long-term health conditions, and for their loved ones who also journey through these adversities. With a painfully honest and heartfelt memoir, Suzanna describes her tumultuous journey and how she finally found inner healing, before her miraculous physical healing.

Next Step provides services for young people with life-threatening illnesses. While the transition to adulthood and independent living is always challenging, it is even more so for a young person managing a life-threatening diagnosis, intense medical treatment, and/or serious health issues. Next Step fills the gap for these young people through a 3-step process to Engage, Educate, and Empower. Kepler Jeudy facilitates Next Step's programs and develops program curricula. Whether brainstorming new educations games bases upon his vast Minute to Win It knowledge, or working with our youth task force to hash out discussion topics for an upcoming Campference, he is our multi-talented hands-on program man. Kepler has over 12 years of experience designing and delivering youth development programming for youth living with special healthcare needs. Casey Casey has two roles at Next Step. She helps keep our seriously ill participants safe and healthy as our Nursing Director and she helps build and maintain relationships with our program partners and participants. Casey has a BSN in Nursing and nearly 20 years of experience as a Registered Nurse in a variety of settings - from inpatient hospital to outpatient clinics, home health and school nursing, as well as camps and finally landing at Next Step. Connect with Next Step: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NextStepFund Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nextstepfund Twitter: https://twitter.com/nextstepfund TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nextstepfund LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/next... Connect with the host: www.hydrowithhope.com

Jeff Pearson was born in Ft. Collins, CO, in 1977. When he was just 2 weeks old, it was confirmed that he had hydrocephalus caused by aqueductal stenosis. Very soon after, he had his first brain surgery. Over the next few years, he had several surgeries, most related to hydrocephalus, through about age 10. Growing up, his parents always had a great way of being positive and encouraging and – instead of telling Jeff all the things he couldn’t or shouldn’t do because of his diagnosis – they pointed him in the direction of things that he could do. As a result, he had an amazing childhood that included skateboarding, snowboarding, getting a driver’s license, and making it through high school. After high school he traveled around the world for a year as a singer with a group called Up with People. In his early twenties he married his wife, Catherine, continued to be a productive working adult, and raised three wonderful children. Between 2013 and 2023, Jeff had 6 more surgeries – 5 of them were directly related to hydrocephalus and the sixth was complicated by the hydrocephalus-related surgeries. Having 4 brain surgeries in 8 years took its toll and Jeff experienced several health challenges (migraines, cluster headaches, seizures, dizziness, and severe, involuntary ticks). These challenges limited his ability to work at the company that he’d been part of since 2011. Despite all that, Jeff and Catherine started Hydro with Hope, a company born out of Jeff’s desire to serve the hydrocephalus community by offering tangible help and encouragement through online and in-person resources. To that end, Jeff & Catherine created a journal called “My Hydrowarrior Story”, designed to help people with hydrocephalus to be able to record their journey from diagnosis to surgery and beyond. Jeff also loves speaking to audiences to increase awareness, tell his story, and to continue to share the journal with the world. Jeff would LOVE to speak to your organization about his story and share the HOPE that everyone can have despite challenges in life. Connect with Hydro with Hope: www.hydrowithhope.com www.facebook.com/hydrowithhope www.instagram.com/hydrowithhope/

Mayim Vega is a Naturopathic Herbalist and founder of Arukah.com, The Holistic Life Academy. Due to the extreme demands of being a 45-year old, homeschool mom of 9 children as well as running her online school, she started suffering from severe hypothyroidism. Her symptoms were so sever that she thought she was in shock and could be on her death bed. Being a holistic healer, and having stayed away from conventional medicine and medical doctors for nearly 20 year, she was determind to heal herself using her knowledge in nutrition, herbalism, and holistic health. She is happy to report that she did indeed master her hypothryoidism, and manages it using safe, natural, methods, and has never had to visit the doctor or take any type of hormones or pharmaceutical drugs for it. She is writing a book on her experience, and is releasing it chapter by chapter for free before it is published. If you would like to read her book for free, request a copy at https://www.arukah.com/hypothyroid Connect with Mayim: https://www.arukah.com/ https://www.facebook.com/mayim.arukah / arukah Connect with the host: www.hydrowithhope.com

Kimberly Lee is a 44 year old woman who lives with 3 invisible illnesses. The first two, which were discovered at birth are Hydrocephalus, and Tetralogy of Fallot (TOF). Later in life she was also diagnosed with Chiari Malformation. Due to these medical conditions she has undergone 7 brain surgeries, and 2 open-heart surgeries. In addition to those, prior to her Chiari Malformation diagnosis she also had a non-cancerous growth removed from her right temporal lobe and 7 wrist operations. The neurological conditions affect her short term memory, and not as often, her balance and coordination. She also has daily nerve pain in her left arm and hand. Despite of all of her medical conditions she endeavors to lead a normal life and continues to be happily married to her husband Jason. Connect with Kimberly: facebook.com/ancestoraddict/ Instagram: @mrslee32203 Threads: @mrslee32203 Connect with the host: www.hydrowithhope.com

Through her own journey with anxiety, depression, and chronic pain along with treating hundreds of patients throughout her career with chronic stress- induced illness, Patti Woodworth-Norris realized the profound impact that stress physiology has on all aspects of health. By rewiring her brain and rebalancing her nervous system, she was able to free herself from anxiety, depression, chronic pain, and many other physical symptoms and stress patterns. She has since helped many clients do the same with diverse health issues, traumas, and self-sabotaging patterns. Patti is now a firm believer that everyone with a chronic health issue will benefit from neural retraining, and in many cases it is critical to healing. You can learn more about the free Wired for Wellness program at www.getwiredforwellness.com/free Connect with Patti: www.facebook.com/getwiredforwellness/ www.instagram.com/getwiredforwellness/ www.facebook.com/ConsciouslyPatti/ Connect with the host: www.hydrowithhope.com

Shawna Cook is the grandmother of Hillis, wife of 29 years, and mother of 3. She works full-time as a nurse and volunteers with Hydrocephalus Association as Chair for the St. Pete Walk to End Hydrocephalus. Shawna's grandson was born last March with Hydrocephalus and had his first surgery just one week after birth. It was a difficult time for the family, as this was her son and daughter-in-law's first child and grandchild for their families. Shawna began to do some research on hydrocephalus and in her study found the Hydrocephalus Association. Shawna began to learn everything she could to help her son with this new diagnosis but also because her new grandchild would be living with this condition. Shawna had heard of hydrocephalus before but really didn't know how it would affect her grandson and what the impact would be on her family. The HA opened up a whole new community, resources, education, and research geared toward hope and finding a cure for Hydrocephalus. Hydrocephalus is a condition where the ventricles in the brain become enlarged due to the accumulation of CSF that is not being drained into the body, therefore, putting pressure on the brain. Currently, a shunt is the only treatment. Shawna's grandson lives with Hydrocephalus as do so many others and she is passionate for this cause. Connect with Shawna: http://support.hydroassoc.org/goto/Sh... https://www.facebook.com/shawna.cook.... Connect with the host: www.hydrowithhope.com

Lorine Grosso is an Upstate New York native that put roots down in Colorado Springs, CO after serving 25 years in the Air Force. She owns multiple small businesses serving Colorado Springs and the surrounding areas, gives back and connects within her community, and is currently in massage school. Lorine balances pursuing personal and professional goals, taking time to unwind, travel and spend time with loved ones while also prioritizing personal health and wellness. https://www.facebook.com/lorinehandan... https://www.instagram.com/lorinegrosso/

Eava is the host of One Punch SuperStars, which is a reflection of her own story of perseverance and resilience when the lights went out over her life after a Traumatic Brain Injury. Today, the pink and gold boxing gloves that hang above her desk remind her every day that life is worth fighting for! No stranger to being told ""never again"" or ""you can't ever"", Eava understands the power of fighting back against adversity. Through the challenges of a life-changing diagnosis or the heartbreak of losing a child, Eava refuses to give up and fights to inspire others in their own greatness. An athlete, ordained pastor, and successful entrepreneur, she has spent over 25 years empowering others to overcome obstacles and reach their full potential. It is her unwavering belief that we were created to do marvelous things when we are in alignment in mind, body, soul and spirit. Her dedication to Wellness, Inspiration and Integrity has turned her into an internationally-renowned speaker, author, coach and producer and former host of Superstars of Business. Connect with Eava: https://eavacurrenceglobal.com https://www.facebook.com/eava.baca.pl... https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?... https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id= https://www.linkedin.com/in/eava-curr... / @onepunchsuperstars https://instagram.com/eavacurrence?ig... Connect with the host: www.hydrowithhope.com

Stephanie Berman is the Executive Director of The AZIZA Project. The AZIZA Project offers hope to patients suffering from complex gynecologic pain by providing funding for them to see doctors with the necessary knowledge & training. Stephanie started The AZIZA Project because she has suffered from gynecologic pain for the past 16 years. It took 15 years, and 12 providers before she finally got answers. Her desire is to make quality care available to all patients who are suffering from gynecologic pain. Connect with Stephanie: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/azizaproject Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/azizaproject/ Website: https://azizaproject.org/ Connect with the host: www.hydrowithhope.com

In 2019, Jeremy Butler was diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder type 1. According to the National Institute of Health, Bipolar I disorder is defined by manic episodes that last for at least 7 days (nearly every day for most of the day) or by manic symptoms that are so severe that the person needs immediate medical care. Usually, depressive episodes occur as well, typically lasting at least 2 weeks. Jeremy hasn’t let bipolar define him, though! Jeremy enjoys baseball, traveling, science fiction, heavy metal, and video games. Jeremy has a bachelor's degree in History, a Master of Divinity, and a Doctor of Ministry degree. He has served as a missionary in Asia, a pastor for six years in New Mexico, and presently serves as a campus missionary with Christian Challenge at the University of Arizona. Connect with Jeremy: https://twitter.com/DrJeremyButler https://www.facebook.com/jeremy.r.but... https://www.instagram.com/jeremyryanb... Connect with the host: www.hydrowithhope.com

As a child, I was a product of a divided and chaotic home. I didn’t realize how chaotic it was or I was until I started my own personal growth journey. This journey has been ongoing for almost 2 decades. It has not been an easy journey by any means. There is a lot of hard work, tears, joy, and “coming to Jesus” moments. I have spent the last 15 years working on and perfecting this formula for myself as well as a variety of other personal growth education, which has led to a lot of insight that my clients have found extremely useful, has built 2 businesses, saved marriages, changed suicidal tendencies, helped clients through trauma, and much more. I use a 5 step program that includes Self-Ownership, Self-Leadership, Self-Awareness, Effective Communication, and Trailblazing skills to help people find their true paths, internal peace & happiness, and healthy relationships.

In this episode Kelli will be talking about Mental Health Action Day which is coming up on May 18th, 2023. Why should you be a part of this day and what does it all mean. Kelli will also give some ideas about how you can help your mental health since we are still in the month of May which is Mental Health Awareness month.

In this episode of Make Mental Health Matter, Kelli chats with Warrior Deb Harrison. She was raised in an idyllic mountain setting in a household filled with trauma. Through the abuse and alcoholism, she learned a message of resilience and a deep thirst for knowledge. In addition to childhood abuse, she was in two marriages with various types of abuse, but has been blessed to connect with an incredible man, who became one of her best friends and is now her husband. Between the two of them, they have 3 teenagers - 18, 16, 15. That keeps her thirst for knowledge constantly filled. She has battled depression, anxiety and panic her whole life and tried to use that to drive efforts to let everyone know how amazing they are. She proclaims this through her writing, speaking engagements and social media as much as possible. She is passionate about spreading hope, love and light as much as possible in everything she does. Deb Harrison is a growth and change catalyst and guide who helps individuals and organizations adapt to and initiate change so they can improve performance and well-being. With a love of learning, she meets people where they are, inspiring them to bring their best to their organizations, communities, and selves; her widely referred services span from coaching and training to team building and strategy. With 25 years of experience, Deb’s clients range from solopreneurs to well-known multinational corporations from over 20 different industries, including technology, education, finance, food, retail, and healthcare. Of the more than 400 organizations she has worked with, examples include Johnson & Johnson, the National Parks Service, AARP, KUKA Robotics, FEMA, McDonald’s, the Air National Guard, and LPL Financial. She has a Master’s Degree in Humanistic/Multicultural Education, New York and International Baccalaureate Teacher Certifications, received a certificate from Harvard Business School Online for Organizational Leadership, and is an Accredited Cross-Cultural Consultant. A powerful storyteller, Deb was a panelist for Harvard Business School Online’s 2023 Global event for International Women’s Day, has guest lectured for the State University of New York, was published in Teaching Exceptional Children, co-authored Empowering Youth with Purpose, presented on guiding leadership vulnerability for the Society for Human Resource Management, and was featured on the WTBQ radio series Inspiring Minds, Extraordinary People. Deb was selected as a Lincoln-King Visionary Honoree for 2024. With a desire to expand her reach, Deb is currently actively engaged in building her media presence. Additional books are also in the works for 2023. To follow Deb, you can find her here: Website: https://dharrisonpvd.com/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/dharrisonpvd/ INST: https://www.instagram.com/dharrisonpvd/ LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/harrisond... Twitter: https://twitter.com/DebJHarrison

Make Mental Health Matter Show In this episode of Make Mental Health Matter show Kelli chats with Cole Berschback. She is co-founder of Total Potential, an author, Unbeatable Mind Coach, Registered Dietitian, and certified yoga instructor. She has spent the past 20 years working in health and wellness. She has a deep passion for families and all that is possible when we approach the family as an opportunity, not an obstacle. She supports group and 1:1 coaching for individuals to experience the best of themselves with the people they love most. She lives in Wisconsin with her husband and three children. Find out more about Cole here: https://www.thetotalpotential.com/ https://www.instagram.com/thetotalpot...