She was 59, navigating early retirement, caregiving for her wife through an excruciating illness, reeling from a car accident, and grieving two painful losses — all while trying to convince the world (and herself) that she was “fine.”
But she wasn’t.
That day, she almost ended her life.
The only thing that stopped her was a compassionate voice on the other end of the 988 crisis line — someone who reminded her she wasn’t alone.
Today, she's proud to share her story on the latest episode of The Survivors Podcast:
🎧 “Gretchen’s Turning Point: What Her Suicide Attempt Taught Her About Living”
In this poignant episode she gets raw and real about:
- How masking as an extrovert kept her pain hidden
- Why setting boundaries saved her sanity
- The hard truth about seeking therapy (and speed-dating therapists!)
- Building something meaningful from the rubble — including launching her new company, her book, and a podcast that’s now reached over a million listeners in 60+ countries, Sh!t That Goes On In Our Heads
This isn’t just her story. It’s a reminder that anyone — no matter how bright they shine on the outside — can be struggling in silence.
💛 To anyone out there who needs to hear it: You are enough. You are needed. And there is always more light ahead.