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 โ and creating โ safe spaces for connection helped save their lives and transform their grief into healing.
๐ฅ Watch the Video Podcast on YouTube:
A video version of this episode is available here:
https://www.youtube.com/@TheSurvivorsPodcastChannel
๐๏ธ Episode Sponsored by Calmerry
This episode is proudly brought to you by Calmerry, an online therapy platform providing affordable and accessible professional counseling.
๐ Visit:
https://calmerry.com/the-survivors-podcast/
๐๏ธ Use code SURVIVORS20 for 20% off your first month.
๐Because your mental well-being matters. ๐
๐ Episode Summary
In a profoundly raw and moving conversation, Lisa and Gretchen dive into the stigma of suicide and the life-changing strength of finding โ or building โ community. They discuss their healing journeys, from the silence and shame of mental health struggles to the breakthroughs that come with vulnerability and shared space. Whether it's a support group, a therapy session, or a circle of close friends, this episode reminds us that we donโt have to walk through the most challenging moments alone.ย
๐ก Lessons Learned
- Community is a lifeline: Having a group โ even a small one โ makes navigating grief and mental health more bearable.
- Vulnerability is powerful: Telling your story can unlock someone elseโs pain and start their healing.
- Thereโs no โrightโ way to engage: Whether you speak up or listen, being part of a community matters.
- Help is always within reach: Therapy, crisis lines, and online support can meet you where you are โ even from home.
โฑ๏ธ Chapters
0:00 โ Intro & Trigger Warning
1:00 โ Why Community Matters
5:30 โ Gretchenโs Story of Survival
9:40 โ Therapy, Friends, & Finding Support
14:00 โ Creating Safe Spaces to Share
18:00 โ Lisaโs Journey: Loss, Silence & the Breakthrough
23:00 โ Survivor Stories & the Ripple of Openness
28:00 โ Virtual Groups & the Power of Showing Up
35:00 โ Actionable Ways to Build or Find Community
40:00 โ Final Reflections & Encouragement
๐ Resources for Mental Health & Support
๐น The Survivors Podcast Website โ
https://thesurvivors.net/
๐น The HelpHUBโข โ Mental health resources, tools, and support networks โ
https://www.thehelphub.co/
๐น Schoser Talent and Wellness Solutions โ Mental wellness coaching & support โ
https://schosersolutions.com/
๐น Calmerry โ Affordable & accessible online therapy โ
https://calmerry.com/
๐น Sh!t That Goes On In Our Heads โ A raw, award-winning mental health podcast โ
https://goesoninourheads.net/
๐ฒ Follow & Connect With Us
๐ท Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/the_survivors_podcast
๐ LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-survivors-podcast
๐ฅ YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/@TheSurvivorsPodcastChannel
๐๏ธ See You Next Week! Stay strong, keep going, and remember: You are enough. ๐
#TheSurvivorsPodcast #EndTheStigma #MentalHealthMatters #SuicidePrevention #YouAreNotAlone #BreakTheSilence #GriefSupport #988Lifeline #SurvivorStories #HealingTogether #PodMatch #MentalHealth #SuicideAwareness #Podcast #Community #Hope #Grief #Stigma #MentalIllness #Support #LisaSugarman #GretchenSchoser