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The Survivors Podcast Season 1 Finale: Suicide, Stigma, and the Fight to Find Hope
In this heartfelt season finale of The Survivors Podcast, co-hosts Lisa Sugarman and Gretchen Schoser reflect on their powerful first season—sharing personal stories, mental health insights, and the impact of building a global community around suicide awareness. This episode celebrates vulnerability...
LGBTQ+ Mental Health & Suicide Prevention: Real Talk for Pride Month To Saves Lives
In this powerful Pride Month episode, Lisa and Gretchen share personal coming out stories and dive deep into the urgent mental health crisis affecting the LGBTQ+ community. With real talk, life-saving resources, and messages of hope, this episode empowers listeners to support themselves and others t...
Self-Care Isn’t Selfish: The Truth About Self-Care & Mental Health
In 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. Watch ...
Why Therapy Matters: Finding the Right Support for Mental Health, Healing & Growth
In 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. 📺 🎥 Watch the Video Podcast ...
What Happens When You Call 988: Real Talk from Both Sides of the Line
In 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. 🎥 Watch the Video Podcast on YouTube: A video version of this episode is ...
It’s Mental Health Awareness Month — Let’s Talk About What Actually Helps
In 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 resourc...
6 Harmful Myths About Suicide—And the Truth Survivors Need You to Know
In 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...
The 3 P’s That Could Save a Life: Dr. Janine Ellenberger on Suicide Prevention
In 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 P...
How to Spot the Signs: Suicide Awareness & Support with Dr. Janine Ellenberger
Lisa 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 har...
Healing Happens Together: The Power of Building a Community for Suicide Survivors
In 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. 🎥 Wat...