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@kellyu

Mental Health Influencers

Talking about the sh*t people avoid 💩 mentally, emotionally + literally 💌 kelly@hermanaagency.com📍NYC/LA nothing gatekept ↓

216.3KFollowers
930Following
785Posts
1.1%Engagement Estimated

Creator summary

A candid wellness creator discussing difficult topics across mental, emotional, and digestive health, with an open, personal approach to life transitions, grief, and growth.

Personal storyteller and wellness creator

Content formats

Video
66.7%
Carousel
29.2%
Image
4.2%

Based on 24 posts

Niche & topics

Mental Health Influencers

Digestive WellnessDepression awarenessGrief supportLife transitionsPersonal growth
Digestive healthDepressionLife transitionsGriefPersonal growth

Known for

  • Discussing topics people often avoid
  • Sharing personal experiences related to depression, grief, and life changes
  • Digestive health conversations
  • Openly recommending or showcasing products
  • Creating accessible, non-gatekept wellness content

Profile details

Account typeCreator
VisibilityPublic
CountryUnited States
JoinedJune 2013
Links https://linktr.ee/kellyu
http://nourish.com/kellyu

Content style

Video ledCandidConversationalPersonally reflectiveUnfiltered

Contact & business

Public emailkelly@hermanaagency.com
Contact methodNot supplied

Content Intent

Personal story
45.8%
Product showcase
20.8%
Promotion
12.5%
Education
8.3%
Opinion
8.3%
Entertainment
4.2%

Frequently Mentioned

New York City Location 2 posts
Fidget toys Product category 2 posts
Beni Pet 2 posts
Nourish Health service 1 posts
Los Angeles Location 1 posts
Daiya Brand 1 posts
Daiya cheesecake bites Food product 1 posts
Sprouts Retailer 1 posts

Community Reaction

These insights are based on a sample of publicly visible comments and may not represent the creator's complete audience.

Among 87 sampled comments across three recent posts, reactions were overwhelmingly positive, with support, excitement, and admiration most prominent. Sampled comments commonly praised the content, discussed New York City, relationship endings, life changes, healthy relationships, personal growth, relationship emotions and compatibility, and clothing. Some comments included personal reactions, questions, or content requests, though no specific recurring questions or requests were recorded. The creator interacted with 81 comments and liked 34; reply data was incomplete, so a reply rate cannot be determined. Because the sample was recent and non-representative, it may not reflect the broader community.

  • Support
  • Excitement
  • Admiration
  • Praise
  • Discussion of relationships, personal growth, and life changes
Positive
Dominant Sentiment
87
Comments Analysed
3
Posts Sampled

Sentiment

Mixed
5.9%
Negative
1.2%
Neutral
3.4%
Positive
89.5%
Unclear
0%

Dominant Emotions

SupportExcitementAdmiration

Common Intents

PraiseDiscussionContent requestPersonal reactionQuestion

Recurring Topics

New York CityRelationship endingsLife changesHealthy relationshipsPersonal growthRelationship emotionsRelationship compatibilityClothing

Creator Interaction

Likely to interact93.1%
Like rate39.1%
Reply threads observed64

Engagement Metrics

1.07%
Median Engagement
0.7
Posts / Week
Video
Dominant Format

Engagement Detail

Average likes6.2K
Median likes2.2K
Average comments143.62
Median comments84
Sample size24 posts

Recent Posts (24)

kellyu Instagram post about Breakup recovery
Breakup recovery
Album
Likes: 1.9K Comments: 63
damn. i didn’t know letting someone go could make you feel this many opposite things at once. some days i’ve felt completely sure. other da
kellyu Instagram post about Relationship endings
Relationship endings
Video
Likes: 2.3K Comments: 149 Plays: 97.3K
your relationship does not need to be toxic to end for a long time, i thought i was only allowed to leave if something was deeply wrong. be
kellyu Instagram post about Relocation
Relocation
Album
Likes: 2.5K Comments: 295
I MOVED TO NYC!!! 🥹 after so many huge life changes this year, i really thought this move would feel scarier. don’t get me wrong... it’s be
kellyu Instagram post about Digestive health
Digestive health
Video
Likes: 259 Comments: 20 Plays: 151.4K
why does EVERYTHING make me bloated? 😭 i already cut out onions, garlic, dairy and gluten, and somehow i’m still bloated almost every day.
kellyu Instagram post about Major life changes
Major life changes
Image
Likes: 3.0K Comments: 173
well… today is a really big day 🥲 the last few months have brought a lot of change. ending a chapter of my life that meant so much to me, l
kellyu Instagram post about Dairy free food
Dairy free food
Video
Likes: 534 Comments: 51 Plays: 30.5K
these cheesecake bites are an incredible summer find. and they’re dairy-free! when you have stomach issues, there’s no better feeling than
kellyu Instagram post about Being alone
Being alone
Video
Likes: 1.6K Comments: 32 Plays: 54.8K
being alone again is scary until you realize how much of yourself you get back
kellyu Instagram post about Gut health
Gut health
Video
Likes: 587 Comments: 44 Plays: 66.0K
i got botox in my butt so i could poop so at this point, i’ll take every low-effort gut win i can get. like adding @38tera to my water in t
kellyu Instagram post about Emotional overwhelm
Emotional overwhelm
Album
Likes: 1.5K Comments: 97
let me just have a day, please
kellyu Instagram post about Life transitions
Life transitions
Album
Likes: 2.7K Comments: 129
you can miss your old life without wanting it back
kellyu Instagram post about Digestive health
Digestive health
Video
Likes: 2.1K Comments: 54 Plays: 258.6K
i genuinely thought everyone did this before leaving the house. normal stomach people are about to be very confused. @goodwipes #goodwipesp
kellyu Instagram post about Lactose intolerance
Lactose intolerance
Video
Likes: 2.1K Comments: 43 Plays: 530.4K
no one loves dairy more than someone who’s lactose intolerant @fodzyme code kellyu20 gets you 20% off your first order
kellyu Instagram post about Personal identity
Personal identity
Album
Likes: 1.5K Comments: 296
33 ❤️ oof. this year has been emotional, confusing, beautiful, ungrounding, and clarifying in ways i still don’t fully know how to explain.
kellyu Instagram post about Resisting relapse
Resisting relapse
Video
Likes: 2.0K Comments: 166 Plays: 51.3K
i’ve never felt this tempted to go back and honestly, that scared me. but i have to remind myself that wanting to isn't the same thing as do
kellyu Instagram post about Bowel health tracking
Bowel health tracking
Video
Likes: 279 Comments: 27 Plays: 671.7K
let’s talk poop quality over quantity because your poop is usually telling you something... and as someone whose stomach has never once bee
kellyu Instagram post about Relationship abuse and isolation
Relationship abuse and isolation
Video
Likes: 419 Comments: 26 Plays: 19.7K
not being “allowed” to tell your friends the truth is a problem. sometimes isolation is having people who love you, but still feeling like
kellyu Instagram post about Hair care
Hair care
Video
Likes: 5.7K Comments: 31 Plays: 104.0K
#NutrafolPartner blonde wasn't worth the breakage 😭 i've spent the last year getting my hair to a healthy place and i'm so happy to finally
kellyu Instagram post about Relationship ending
Relationship ending
Video
Likes: 7.4K Comments: 658 Plays: 336.9K
i never would’ve posted about our relationship if i thought it was going to end. i really saw forever in it, and i think that’s a beautiful
kellyu Instagram post about Love and transition
Love and transition
Video
Likes: 7.3K Comments: 501 Plays: 610.1K
some things aren’t meant to last forever, but this love will stay with me for the rest of my life. i’m so grateful. i’m scared and excited,
kellyu Instagram post about Irritable bowel syndrome
Irritable bowel syndrome
Video
Likes: 58.6K Comments: 122 Plays: 1.8M
gotta appreciate the small wins #ibs
kellyu Instagram post about Trichotillomania
Trichotillomania
Video
Likes: 23.1K Comments: 247 Plays: 1.1M
if you have trich, you know “the wrong hair" 😭 these fidget toys have been life savers when the urge hits 💗 #trichotillomania #trich #bfrb
kellyu Instagram post about Overthinking
Overthinking
Album
Likes: 3.8K Comments: 54
overthinking isn’t the problem. beating yourself up about it is. be softer with yourself the next time your brain starts replaying a conver
kellyu Instagram post about Loneliness
Loneliness
Album
Likes: 10.3K Comments: 71
being alone and feeling lonely aren't the same thing. but the fears of what it means and what the future holds can feel so overwhelming and
kellyu Instagram post about Depression
Depression
Video
Likes: 6.7K Comments: 98 Plays: 249.4K
If you don’t understand depression, here’s the best way I can explain mine.

Analysis based on 24 available posts.
Last snapshot taken: August 29, 2026