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April 9, 2025 โ€ข 25 mins
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. ๐ŸŽฅ Watch the Video Podcast on YouTube: A video version of this episode is available here: https://www.youtube.com/@TheSurvivorsPodcastChannel ๐ŸŽ™๏ธ Episode Sponsored by Calmerry This episode is proudly brought to you by Calmerry, an online therapy platform providing affordable and accessible professional counseling. ๐ŸŒ Visit: https://calmerry.com/the-survivors-podcast/ ๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ Use code SURVIVORS20 for 20% off your first month. ๐Ÿ’™Because your mental well-being matters. ๐Ÿ’™ ๐Ÿ“ 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 donโ€™t have to walk through the most challenging moments alone.ย  ๐Ÿ’ก 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 elseโ€™s pain and start their healing.
  • Thereโ€™s no โ€œrightโ€ 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.
โฑ๏ธ Chapters 0:00 โ€“ Intro & Trigger Warning 1:00 โ€“ Why Community Matters 5:30 โ€“ Gretchenโ€™s Story of Survival 9:40 โ€“ Therapy, Friends, & Finding Support 14:00 โ€“ Creating Safe Spaces to Share 18:00 โ€“ Lisaโ€™s 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 ๐Ÿ“š Resources for Mental Health & Support ๐Ÿ”น The Survivors Podcast Website โ€“ https://thesurvivors.net/ ๐Ÿ”น The HelpHUBโ„ข โ€“ Mental health resources, tools, and support networks โ€“ https://www.thehelphub.co/ ๐Ÿ”น Schoser Talent and Wellness Solutions โ€“ Mental wellness coaching & support โ€“ https://schosersolutions.com/ ๐Ÿ”น Calmerry โ€“ Affordable & accessible online therapy โ€“ https://calmerry.com/ ๐Ÿ”น Sh!t That Goes On In Our Heads โ€“ A raw, award-winning mental health podcast โ€“ https://goesoninourheads.net/ ๐Ÿ“ฒ Follow & Connect With Us ๐Ÿ“ท Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_survivors_podcast ๐Ÿ”— LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-survivors-podcast ๐ŸŽฅ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheSurvivorsPodcastChannel ๐ŸŽ™๏ธ See You Next Week! Stay strong, keep going, and remember: You are enough. ๐Ÿ’œ #TheSurvivorsPodcast #EndTheStigma #MentalHealthMatters #SuicidePrevention #YouAreNotAlone #BreakTheSilence #GriefSupport #988Lifeline #SurvivorStories #HealingTogether #PodMatch #MentalHealth #SuicideAwareness #Podcast #Community #Hope #Grief #Stigma #MentalIllness #Support #LisaSugarman #GretchenSchoser
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