In this episode, Shannon sits down with Gretchen Schoser-also known as G-Rex-mental health advocate, founder of Schoser Talent and Wellness Solutions, and co-host of the podcast Sh!t That Goes On In Our Heads. After surviving a life-altering mental health crisis on Christmas Day 2022, Gretchen has made it her mission to create spaces-at work and in the world-where people feel seen, supported, and safe to be fully human.
Gretchen shares how humor and honesty became her lifelines during her darkest days, and how launching a podcast just weeks after her crisis helped her reconnect with herself and others. She opens up about the realities of hiding depression behind an extroverted exterior, the power of laughter as a healing tool, and her journey from corporate America to mental health advocacy. Gretchen also discusses her work helping organizations build human-centered systems that truly care for employee well-being, and why wellness is never one-size-fits-all.
In this conversation, you’ll hear
- The pivotal moment on Christmas Day that changed everything for Gretchen
- How laughter and vulnerability became the foundation for her healing and her podcast
- What it really means to rebuild wellness when traditional boxes don’t fit
- The challenges of masking depression as an extrovert and tips for supporting friends who might be struggling
- How Gretchen turned her pain into purpose-both through her podcast and by transforming how businesses approach mental wellness
- The importance of setting boundaries, making memories, and practicing self-care
- What she wants anyone feeling lost, overwhelmed, or hopeless to know about finding their way forward
Gretchen also shares about her upcoming book and the global impact of her podcast, which has become a safe space for honest conversations and community around mental health.
Tune in for a raw, honest, and unexpectedly uplifting conversation about surviving rock bottom, finding hope, and the healing power of laughter.
Connect with Gretchen Schoser
Schoser Talent and Wellness Solutions: schosersolutions.com
Podcast: goesoninourheads.net
Instagram: @gschoser_aka_grex
LinkedIn: Gretchen Schoser | G-Rex and Dirty Skittles
Facebook: Sh!t That Goes On In Our Heads
YouTube: Sh!t That Goes On In Our Heads
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