In this episode of "Conversations with Pearl," host Pearl Chiarenza welcomes mental health advocate Gretchen Schoser. Gretchen shares her deeply personal journey through depression, highlighting the challenges she faced in late 2022, including her wife's health issues and the loss of loved ones. She recounts a pivotal moment when calling the suicide crisis hotline (988) saved her life, leading to her healing journey through therapy and setting boundaries. Together, they discuss the importance of self-care, setting boundaries, and fostering open conversations about mental health, aiming to inspire listeners to seek help and support one another.
Discussion:
Personal journey through depression and mental health challenges.
Importance of reaching out for help and utilizing crisis hotlines.
Experiences of loss and the impact on mental health.
The significance of self-care and setting personal boundaries.
The role of community support in mental health discussions.
Creation and purpose of the podcast as a platform for sharing stories.
Strategies for emotional healing and therapy.
The challenges and benefits of being an empath.
The value of kindness and open communication in mental health.
Gretchen Schoser, mental health advocate and co-host of *Sh!t That Goes On In Our Heads,* turned her journey through depression into a mission to break mental health stigmas. Through humor and honesty, she shares her story, creating a safe space where listeners feel seen, understood, and reminded they're not alone.
Reach out to Gretchen
https://goesoninourheads.net/
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Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/shltthatgoesoninourheads
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/g-rex-and-dirty-skittles-1367a8299/
X - https://twitter.com/STGOIOH
YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC--WZzEkgvd9UanEw_CdXYg
Sh!t That Goes On In Our Heads
https://goesoninourheads.net/episodes
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Remember to embrace your inner pearl, nourish yourself, and find balance in life. Stay
true to your authentic self and continue working on your personal growth.
Follow Pearl on
social media TikTok, Instagram, and Facebook: @Pearlchiarenza
Go to https://www.wsliving.com/
Remember to embrace your inner pearl, nourish yourself, and find balance in life. Stay
true to your authentic self and continue working on your personal growth.
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