Laugh, love, and live
In episode 291, I speak with Gretchen Schoser, co-host of an award-winning mental health podcast and a dedicated advocate for the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. A suicide attempt survivor, Gretchen combines a rich tech background with personal experience to inspire and empower. At 61, she created a company that champions resilience and growth. In this episode, Gretchen invites us to explore how embracing challenges and vulnerabilities with laughter, self-love, and hope, can lead to profound personal growth and hope. This is an engaging and entertaining podcast, not to be missed.
The Wellness Puzzle Podcast · Gretchen Schoser, Andrew Jobling
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Show Notes
In this deeply moving and uplifting episode, I sit down with Gretchen Schoser—suicide attempt survivor, mental health advocate, and passionate storyteller. With honesty and grace, Gretchen shares her extraordinary journey through darkness into light, revealing how vulnerability became her greatest strength and laughter her pathway to healing.
From co-hosting an award-winning mental health podcast to actively promoting the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, Gretchen has become a beacon of hope for those navigating mental health struggles. Together, we explore the power of authenticity, the importance of connection, and how love, laughter, and resilience can help us all truly live.
What We Discuss:
- Gretchen’s powerful story of survival and advocacy
- The role of humour and joy in healing
- Why talking about mental health openly matters
- The importance of the Lifelines and how to use them
- How to support someone facing mental health challenges
- Turning pain into purpose and finding your voice
Key Takeaway:
You are never alone. There is always hope, and sharing your story can be the first step toward healing—not just for you, but for others as well.
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