04-27-26 Hot Mics & Hard Lessons: What Podcasting Really Takes
On this episode of the Make Mental Health Matter Show, host Kelli Melissa Reinhardt takes you behind the mic for a candid solo conversation about what it really looks like to start and run your own podcast.
After last week’s episode aired with no audio, yes, that happened, Kelli uses the moment as a powerful reminder that things do not always go as planned. Instead of shying away from the challenge, she leans into it and shares the real, unfiltered side of podcasting.
From managing the tech and wearing all the hats to finding your voice and showing up consistently, this episode dives into both the challenges and the unexpected opportunities that come with hosting your own show.
If you have ever thought about starting a podcast, sharing your message, or stepping into a bigger version of your voice, this episode is for you. Kelli shares lived experience, lessons learned, and encouragement for anyone ready to take that first step into the world of podcasting.
Because your voice matters, and someone out there needs to hear it.
Short bio:
Kelli Melissa Reinhardt, Warrior for Mental Health, and CEO/Founder of Make Mental Health Matter, a nonprofit born from heartbreak and built to save lives. After losing her sister to suicide in 2017, Kelli dedicated her life to helping others have the hard conversations about mental health, substance use, and suicide before it’s too late.
A TEDx and keynote speaker, Kelli is also an ICF ACC certified NLP Coach, Mental Health Educator, and Author. She holds a B.A. in Communication with a minor in Psychology, along with advanced certifications in NLP Training and Consulting through Worldwide Institutes of NLP. She is certified to teach Adult, Youth, and Teen Mental Health First Aid, and is an ASIST (Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training) Trainer.
Kelli hosts the Make Mental Health Matter Show, airing on TV and radio, and has been featured in Authority Magazine, Brainz 500 Global, and other national platforms. More media features can be found at mmhm.org.
Find out more about Make Mental Health Matter here:
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MakeMentalHealthMatter/videos
Website: https://www.mmhm.org
Kelli’s links:
www.mmhm.org/show
Facebook.com/kellimelissareinhardt
Instagram.com/kellimelissareinhardt
linkedin.com/in/kellimelissareinhardt
tiktok.com/@warriorformentalhealth
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