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The Survivors PodcastSelf-Care Isn’t Selfish: The Truth About Self-Care & Mental HealthIn this heartfelt Mental Health Awareness Month finale, Lisa and Gretchen discuss the powerful but often overlooked necessity of self-care, boundary-setting, and finding joy. From hilarious pet videos to meditation and morning laughter, they explore the diverse paths to healing and wholeness.
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Struggling with your mental health? Feeling lost, overwhelmed, or just… alone? We...2025-05-2826 min
The Survivors PodcastWhy Therapy Matters: Finding the Right Support for Mental Health, Healing & GrowthIn this heart-opening episode, Lisa and Gretchen dive deep into the transformative power of therapy. From speed-dating therapists to redefining grief, they share personal stories about discovering the kinds of support that helped them reclaim their mental well-being.
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Struggling with your mental health? Feeling lost, overwhelmed, or just… alone? Well, you're not. Welcome to TheHelpHUB.c...2025-05-2127 min
The Survivors PodcastWhat Happens When You Call 988: Real Talk from Both Sides of the LineIn this deeply moving episode, Lisa and G open up about the lifesaving power of the 988 crisis lifeline. From personal stories to professional insights, they explore how these services are changing—and saving—lives every day.
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Struggling with your mental health? Feeling lost, overwhelmed, or just… alone? Well, you're not. Welcome to The...2025-05-1428 min
The Survivors PodcastIt’s Mental Health Awareness Month — Let’s Talk About What Actually HelpsIn honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, Lisa and Gretchen open up about their respective mental health advocacy platforms—The HelpHUB, Sh!t That Goes On In Our Heads podcast, and Schoser Talent and Wellness Solutions. They highlight the urgent need for inclusive, accessible mental health resources that speak to people across different communities, life stages, and identities. If you’ve ever Googled “mental health help” and felt overwhelmed, this episode offers hope and clarity.
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The Survivors Podcast6 Harmful Myths About Suicide—And the Truth Survivors Need You to KnowIn this deeply raw and heartfelt episode, hosts Gretchen and Lisa delve into the heavy topic of suicide, unpacking personal stories, public perceptions, and the damaging power of stigma. They offer unflinching honesty, resilience, and hope, reminding us all that healing begins when we start speaking out.
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The Survivors PodcastThe 3 P’s That Could Save a Life: Dr. Janine Ellenberger on Suicide PreventionIn this powerful episode, Dr. Janine Ellenberger joins Lisa and Gretchen to talk about the missing links in suicide prevention—namely, aftercare, family support, and community. Together, they unpack real stories, systemic gaps, and the “3 P’s” that could make all the difference: People, Place, and Purpose.
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The Survivors PodcastHow to Spot the Signs: Suicide Awareness & Support with Dr. Janine EllenbergerLisa and Gretchen sit down with Dr. Janine Ellenberger—physician, mental health tech innovator, and autism mom—for a deeply personal and powerful conversation about suicide prevention, parenting through mental illness, and the life-changing impact of accessible therapy. Together, they unpack the hard stuff—grief, trauma, and hope—and explore how digital tools like Calmerry are reshaping mental wellness support.
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This episode is proudly brought to you by Calmerry...2025-04-1627 min
The Survivors PodcastHealing Happens Together: The Power of Building a Community for Suicide SurvivorsIn this heartfelt episode, hosts Lisa and Gretchen unpack the importance of building community after surviving suicide loss or attempt. They share their personal stories and how finding — and creating — safe spaces for connection helped save their lives and transform their grief into healing.
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The Survivors PodcastWhy These Conversations Matter: Breaking the Silence on SuicideIn this heartfelt episode, Lisa Sugarman and Gretchen Schoser break the silence around suicide, grief, and mental health with unflinching honesty and compassion. Through powerful personal stories and meaningful insights, they remind us that speaking up can save lives—and that no one should have to struggle alone.
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In this powerful and deeply personal episode, Lisa Sugarman and Gretchen Schoser open up about why conversations around suicide, grief, and mental health a...2025-04-0224 min
The Survivors PodcastGretchen’s Turning Point: What her suicide attempt taught her about livingIn this deeply moving episode, Lisa Sugarman and Gretchen Schoser dive into Gretchen’s powerful story of survival, sharing the events that led to her breaking point and the path she took to reclaim her life. Together, they explore the importance of boundaries, community, and speaking up—even when it feels impossible.
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This episode is proudly brought to you by Calmerry, an online therapy...2025-03-2627 min
The Survivors PodcastSurviving the Unthinkable: Lisa’s Story of Losing 3 Loved Ones to SuicideIn this emotional and eye-opening episode, Lisa shares her story of surviving suicide loss and the shocking truth she uncovered decades later about her father's death. Joined by Gretchen, the two explore how silence around mental health can span generations—and how sharing our truths can break cycles, foster healing, and create powerful change.
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This episode is proudly brought to you by Calmerry, an online...2025-03-1929 min
The Survivors PodcastOur Origin StoryIn this very first episode of The Survivors Podcast, Gretchen and Lisa share their powerful stories as a suicide attempt survivor and a suicide loss survivor, coming together to break the silence around mental health and grief. With honesty, heart, and hope, they lay the foundation for a podcast rooted in healing, connection, and the belief that no one should ever feel alone in their struggle.
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This episode is p...2025-03-1231 min