Heather Nemelka: You’re Not Alone: The Mental Health Conversation We All Need

In this episode of Mental Health Momentum, host Dr. David Morgan, licensed psychologist and Director of Mental Health Awareness at Silicon Slopes, sits down with Heather Nemelka, to talk about mental health, identity, and connection in today’s high-pressure, hyper-digital world.Heather is the Founder and President of the Elavare Foundation, a nonprofit dedicated to helping women re-enter the workforce through training, mentorship, and community, and the CEO of Eleva LLC, where she partners with organizations to strengthen leadership, accelerate career growth, and transform workplace culture. With over 20 years of leadership and marketing experience, a seat on multiple boards, leadership of the Silicon Slopes AI Chapter, and life as a mom of five adult children, Heather brings both professional insight and lived experience to the table as they discuss: Why mental health challenges are a normal part of life, not a personal failureHow stigma and silence have shaped the way we talk (or don’t talk) about anxiety, depression, and stressThe surprising power of authenticity and vulnerability in building real human connectionHow social media and digital platforms can both connect us—and quietly deepen lonelinessWhat happens when people stop presenting their “best selves” and start telling the truthWhy encouragement, validation, and being seen matter more than we realize—whether from people, workplaces, or even AIIf you’ve ever felt alone in your stress, questioned why mental health feels harder than physical health, or wondered how to show up more authentically in your work and relationships—this conversation is for you.