The Survivors Podcast

The Survivors Podcast Season 2 Recap: Powerful Stories of Suicide Loss, Healing & Resilience

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This week, Lisa and Gretchen reflect on the journey through Season 2—15 powerful episodes filled with grief, advocacy, healing, and raw conversations around suicide, mental health, and support. From language shifts and identity to rituals and support systems, this finale is a heartfelt recap of the stories and lessons that have shaped this season.

 

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🎧 Episode Summary

Lisa and Gretchen close out Season 2 with deep reflections on every episode, highlighting how each conversation impacted them and their community. From powerful discussions about language, grief, guilt, and caregiver burnout to underrepresented topics like suicide in the workplace and reverse grieving, this recap offers a compassionate look at what it means to survive—and thrive—after loss.

 

 
✨ Lessons Learned
  • Language matters: Say "died by suicide," not "committed."
  • Grief has many faces—some look like guilt, others like rituals or silence.
  • Mental health in the workplace is non-negotiable.
  • Being a survivor isn't a destination—it’s a continual process of healing, connection, and advocacy.

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    ⏱️ Chapters

    00:00 – Trigger Warning & Welcome

    01:30 – Reflecting on Season 2
    03:00 – LGBTQ+ Mental Health & Pride
    06:00 – Stop Saying "Committed Suicide"
    08:00 – Suicide in the Workplace
    10:00 – Dealing with Trigger Days
    12:00 – The Ripple Effect of Suicide on Families
    14:00 – Reverse Grieving & Reframing Truth
    17:00 – When Grief Feels Like Guilt
    19:00 – National Wellness Month Reflections
    20:30 – Therapy, Support Groups & Safe Spaces
    23:00 – Creating Rituals to Honor Loss
    25:00 – Suicide Prevention Month Impact
    27:00 – World Suicide Prevention Day Global View
    28:30 – The Role of Social Media in Prevention
    29:30 – Caregiver Burnout & Compassion Fatigue
    32:00 – Final Reflections, Gratitude & Season 3 Tease

     

     
    📚 Resources for Mental Health & Support

    🔹 The Survivors Podcast Website – https://thesurvivors.net/

    🔹 The HelpHUB™ – Mental health resources, tools, and support networks – https://www.thehelphub.co/
    🔹 Schoser Talent and Wellness Solutions – Mental wellness coaching & support – https://schosersolutions.com/
    🔹 Sh!t That Goes On In Our Heads – A raw, award-winning mental health podcast – https://goesoninourheads.net/

     

     
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    🎙️ See You Next Week!

    Stay strong, keep going, and remember: You are enough. 💜

     

     


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