The Survivors Podcast
The Survivors Podcast
Podcast Description
The Survivors Podcast was born out of a serendipitous connection between Gretchen and Lisa—two individuals with powerful, lived experiences in mental health and suicide survival. Gretchen, co-host of the award-winning Sh!t That Goes On In Our Heads met Lisa through PodMatch while searching for podcast guests. What was meant to be a short pre-call turned into a two-hour conversation that revealed a shared mission: to change the narrative around suicide, mental illness, and grief.Together, they created The Survivors to bring honest, unfiltered conversations about mental health into the mainstream. This podcast offers a unique dual perspective—one of surviving the loss of loved ones to suicide and the other of surviving one’s mental health challenges.By tackling topics often considered taboo, The Survivors provides a safe, empathetic space where the complexities of mental health, grief, and loss are explored with authenticity and hope. Join Gretchen and Lisa as they break down barriers, challenge stigma, and empower listeners to survive life, death, and everything.Subscribe now and be part of the conversation.
Podcast Insights
Content Themes
This podcast covers various critical topics within the realm of mental health, including suicide survival, grief, and stigma. Episodes often focus on personal narratives, such as Lisa’s impactful story of losing three loved ones to suicide and the discussion around how trauma affects individuals, as well as the importance of open dialogues to promote healing and reduce stigma.
The Survivors Podcast was born out of a serendipitous connection between Gretchen and Lisa—two individuals with powerful, lived experiences in mental health and suicide survival. Gretchen, co-host of the award-winning Sh!t That Goes On In Our Heads met Lisa through PodMatch while searching for podcast guests. What was meant to be a short pre-call turned into a two-hour conversation that revealed a shared mission: to change the narrative around suicide, mental illness, and grief.
Together, they created The Survivors to bring honest, unfiltered conversations about mental health into the mainstream. This podcast offers a unique dual perspective—one of surviving the loss of loved ones to suicide and the other of surviving one’s mental health challenges.
By tackling topics often considered taboo, The Survivors provides a safe, empathetic space where the complexities of mental health, grief, and loss are explored with authenticity and hope. Join Gretchen and Lisa as they break down barriers, challenge stigma, and empower listeners to survive life, death, and everything.
Subscribe now and be part of the conversation.
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 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.
Watch the Video Podcast on YouTube:
A video version of this episode is available here: YouTube: @TheSurvivorsPodcastChannel
Episode Sponsored by TheHelpHUB.co
Struggling with your mental health? Feeling lost, overwhelmed, or just… alone? Well, you’re not. Welcome to TheHelpHUB.co—your online destination for mental health resources, content, and tools to help you navigate your mental health challenges.
At The HelpHUB, you’ll find individualized tools tailored to your unique needs. Over 16 curated categories cover crisis support, grief, mindfulness, LGBTQ+ support, workplace mental health, and more. Whether you need downloadable toolkits, peer stories, or just a starting point to feel seen, this is where healing begins. Visit https://www.thehelphub.co/ today.
Because your mental well-being matters.
Lessons Learned
- Personalized mental health support matters. Not everyone experiences trauma or heals similarly; resources should reflect that diversity.
- You don’t have to be a professional to help someone heal. Lived experience, open dialogue, and community can be just as transformative.
- Laughter is healing. Sometimes the best therapy is an honest conversation with a friend—and a moment to laugh through the pain.
- No one is alone. From TheHelpHUB to weekly podcast episodes, there are always free tools, stories, and safe spaces to turn to.
Chapters
- 00:00 – Introduction & Content Warning
- 00:25 – Why May Matters: Mental Health Awareness Month
- 01:06 – Advocating 140%: Our Year-Round Commitment
- 03:30 – Normalizing Conversations Through Resources
- 05:00 – Lisa’s Journey to Building TheHelpHUB
- 10:55 – Personalized Support by Category
- 14:00 – Gretchen’s Experience Using TheHelpHUB
- 15:10 – The Power of Sharing: Sh!t That Goes On In Our Heads
- 18:00 – Building Schoser Talent and Wellness Solutions
- 20:00 – From Suicide to Survival: Why We Do This Work
- 23:30 – Listener Homework & Final Thoughts
- 25:00 – Community, Courage, and Showing Up
Resources for Mental Health & Support 
The Survivors Podcast Website – https://thesurvivors.net/ The HelpHUB™ – Mental health resources, tools, and support networks – https://www.thehelphub.co/ Schoser Talent and Wellness Solutions – Mental wellness coaching & support – https://schosersolutions.com/ Sh!t That Goes On In Our Heads – A raw, award-winning mental health podcast – https://goesoninourheads.net/
Follow & Connect With Us 
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_survivors_podcast
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-survivors-podcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheSurvivorsPodcastChannel
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See You Next Week! Stay strong, keep going, and remember: You are enough. 
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