Healthy Mind, Healthy Life

In this powerful episode of Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, host Avik Chakraborty sits down with Gretchen Schoser—mental health advocate, suicide attempt survivor, and co-host of the award-winning podcast Shit That Goes On In Our Heads. Gretchen shares her deeply personal journey, from facing a mental health crisis to becoming a voice of hope and change.

At 61, when many consider slowing down, Gretchen took a bold leap—launching her own company that merges her tech expertise with mental wellness advocacy. Her mission? To create safer, healthier workplaces and communities by prioritizing mental health in leadership and organizational change.

Join us as we discuss the power of vulnerability, breaking the silence around mental health, and turning pain into purpose.

 

About the Guest – Gretchen Schoser  

Gretchen Schoser is a suicide attempt survivor and a passionate mental health advocate. She co-hosts the award-winning podcast Shit That Goes On In Our Heads, which has garnered 1.4 million downloads. Gretchen is also a champion for the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, ensuring that people in crisis receive the support they need. At 61, she founded a company combining technology and mental health advocacy to build resilience in individuals and workplaces.

 

Key Takeaways  

✔️ Vulnerability is Strength – Speaking openly about struggles helps break the stigma and fosters healing.
✔️ You Are Not Alone – No matter how dark things feel, there is always support available.
✔️ Boundaries Save Lives – Learning to set healthy boundaries is crucial for mental well-being.
✔️ Technology Can Be a Tool for Good – From mindfulness apps to online communities, tech can support mental health.
✔️ It's Never Too Late to Reinvent Yourself – Gretchen’s story proves that personal and professional reinvention is possible at any stage of life.

 

Connect with Gretchen Schoser  

🌐 Website: goesoninourheads.net
📲 Instagram: @G.Rex_DirtySkittles
💼 LinkedIn: Gretchen Schoser
🔗 Discord: Available through her website

Resources Mentioned  

📞 If you or someone you know is struggling, reach out to the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. Help is available 24/7.

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