This episode contains adult subject matter and some listeners may be triggered by this content. Listener discretion is advised.
In this episode, we reflect on what it means to reclaim mental health in a world that often asks us to hide behind masks. Through stories of resilience and purpose, we explore how honest conversations, community, and compassion can open the door to healing.
This conversation invites us to look more closely at our own mental wellbeing, consider the importance of support systems, and rediscover the strength that comes from vulnerability. It is a reminder that even in the darkest seasons, there are paths forward that can lead us back to connection, hope, and purpose.
Gretchen Schoser

Gretchen Schoser is a passionate mental health advocate, award-winning podcast host, and the founder of Schoser Talent and Wellness Solutions. After experiencing a life-altering mental health crisis on Christmas Day 2022, she transformed her pain into purpose—launching the global podcast Sh!t That Goes On In Our Heads just weeks later.
Through candid conversations, humor, and heartfelt storytelling, Gretchen helps normalize mental health discussions and support healing in both personal and professional spaces. Today, she blends her 30+ years of leadership experience with her advocacy work to create safe, emotionally intelligent workplaces and communities where people can thrive.
Gretchen's Resources
Sh!t That Goes On In Our Heads Podcast
The Jōrni Resources
https://thejornipodcast.com for show notes
https://thejorniblog.com for more holistic healing and mental health resources
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