season 2
Social Media, Suicide Prevention & Mental Health
This episode explores the powerful and often conflicting impact of social media on mental health and suicide prevention. Lisa and Gretchen unpack how digital spaces can offer connection and healing—but also contribute to comparison, misinformation, and emotional burnout.
World Suicide Prevention Day: Global Solutions & Local Actions to Save Lives
This World Suicide Prevention Day episode of The Survivors Podcast explores the global impact of suicide, its ripple effect on millions of lives, and the importance of breaking stigma through open conversation. Hosts Gretchen Schoser and Lisa Sugarman share survivor stories, practical prevention too...
National Suicide Prevention Month: Awareness, Action & the Power of Connection
In this powerful Suicide Prevention Month episode of The Survivors Podcast, Lisa and Gretchen explore the life-saving impact of connection, vulnerability, and community support. Through raw storytelling and actionable insights, they unpack how mental health awareness must be paired with real action ...
Creating Rituals After Suicide Loss: How Daily Habits Can Ground Us in Grief
In this powerful episode of The Survivors Podcast, Lisa and Gretchen share how personal grief rituals help suicide loss and attempt survivors stay connected, find comfort, and reclaim healing. Through stories of resilience, they reveal practical ways to honor loved ones while breaking stigma and fos...
How Therapy & Support Groups Help Heal After Suicide Loss
In this powerful episode of The Survivors Podcast, hosts Lisa Sugarman and Gretchen Schoser explore how therapy and support groups provide life-saving guidance for those grieving suicide loss or navigating life after a suicide attempt. Through personal stories and expert insight, they highlight acce...
National Wellness Month & Grief: Tiny Habits for Lasting Strength
In this National Wellness Month episode of The Survivors Podcast, Lisa Sugarman and Gretchen Schoser share simple, powerful wellness habits—like gratitude, mindful breathing, and setting boundaries—that help you stay grounded during grief and life’s heaviest moments. Learn how consistent self-care p...
Survivor Guilt After Suicide Loss: How to Reframe, Heal, and Let Go
In this powerful episode of The Survivors Podcast, hosts Lisa and Gretchen confront the often-unspoken emotion of guilt following suicide loss and suicide attempts. Through honest storytelling and actionable tools, they explore how reframing guilt can lead to healing, connection, and hope.
The Hidden Trauma of Suicide Secrecy: Grieving in Reverse and Finding Truth
In this heartfelt episode of The Survivors Podcast, Lisa shares her powerful journey of ”grieving in reverse” after discovering the truth about her father’s suicide 35 years later. Through raw reflection and radical acceptance, she unpacks the emotional impact of delayed truth, hidden trauma, and he...
The Emotional Toll of Suicide Loss: What No One Talks About
In this episode of The Survivors, Lisa and Gretchen explore the unique emotional toll of suicide loss, including guilt, isolation, and the often-overlooked trauma survivors carry. With heartfelt stories and practical advice, they break the silence around grief to help others feel seen, supported, an...
Bonus Episode: Creating Community from Loss – Our First Face-to-Face Conversation
In this special bonus episode of *The Survivors Podcast*, Lisa and Gretchen meet in person for the very first time to explore how trauma, grief, and shared experiences have shaped their powerful friendship. They dive deep into the healing power of community, vulnerability, and finding connection aft...