Finding Hope : Power of Starting Over with Gretchen Schoser

EP 61: Finding Hope — The Power of Starting Over with Gretchen SchoserWhat if your greatest breakdown became the foundation for your most powerful breakthrough?This week, we’re joined by Gretchen Schoser — suicide survivor, mental health advocate, and co-host of the award-winning podcast Sh!t That Goes On In Our Heads — for a raw and deeply inspiring conversation about resilience, healing, and the messy beauty of starting over.At 61, Gretchen launched a new career and a new company, blending technical know-how with lived experience to support others in their mental health journey. In this episode, she gets real about the signs we often ignore (in ourselves and others), why laughter can be just as therapeutic as therapy, and how storytelling helps us feel less alone.Whether you’ve faced your own battles or want to show up better for someone who has, this episode reminds us: ✨ It’s never too late to rewrite your story ✨ Self-care is a survival tool — not a luxury ✨ Owning your reality is where healing begins🔑 Topics include: • Recognizing signs of mental health struggles • Setting boundaries and prioritizing self-care • Podcasting as a path to healing • Reinventing life after 60 • Why finding joy is an act of resilienceSend us Fan MailYou can watch the full episode on Youtube Follow us on IG ,  TikTok, Threads and LinkedIn Please rate, comment and provide suggestions for upcoming episodesWork Besties! Theme Song Written by Ralph Lentini @therallyband