Make Mental Health Matter with Kelli Melissa Reinhardt: Alicia Nolan: Choosing to L;VE Beyond Loss

Alicia Nolan: Choosing to L;VE Beyond Loss

On this episode of the Make Mental Health Matter Show with host Kelli Melissa Reinhardt, with special guest Alicia Nolan.

Alicia Nolan is a retired disabled veteran, mental health advocate, speaker, author, entrepreneur, and host of the podcast Queer and Here: Let’s Talk Mental Health. She is the founder of Choose to L;VE, LLC, a mission-driven brand dedicated to raising awareness around suicide prevention and mental wellness. Through heartfelt storytelling, community partnerships, and advocacy work, Alicia transforms personal loss into purpose; creating spaces for hope, healing, and connection.

Her initiative, Choose to L;VE, symbolizes continuity and resilience, represented by the semicolon in its name. The brand’s apparel and awareness products not only spread messages of empowerment but also directly support organizations such as the Pikes Peak Suicide Prevention Partnership. Alicia’s impact extends into her contributions to three anthologies, The Hands They Were Dealt curated by Mandy Penn, Triumphant: Stories of Inspiration, Success, and Empowerment curated by Dr. Garrett Goggans, and Stories of Veterans curated by Dr. Trunnis Goggins. 

Motivated by the profound loss of her wife, Alicia has made it her life’s mission to spark systemic change in how society approaches mental health and grief. Her work blends advocacy, education, and entrepreneurship to inspire others to heal deeply, love boldly, and choose to live.

To learn more about Alicia’s speaking engagements, mental health initiatives, or to explore her L;VE apparel line, visit www.choosetolive.org or email owner@choosetolive.com . Join Alicia in her mission to reshape how the world views and values mental wellness for every life, because every story matters.

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