She Almost Let the Darkness Win — Here's the Radical Act of Courage That Changed Everything

Trigger warning — this episode includes open discussion of depression and suicide. Gretchen Schoser almost did not make it. And then she made a choice — not a dramatic one, not an easy one, but a radical act of courage that became the first step toward not just surviving but becoming one of the most unfiltered and effective mental health advocates working today. As the founder of Schoser Solutions and creator of Sh!t That Goes On In Our Head she has built her entire platform around the one thing that most mental health conversations avoid — radical honesty about what depression actually feels like from the inside and the stigma that keeps people from getting the care they need. What she shares about her own journey, why accessible mental health care remains one of the most urgent and underaddressed issues we face, and what honest storytelling does that clinical language never can will give you the most real and hope-filled mental health conversation you have encountered. The darkness does not have to win. This episode is proof. Gretchen shares how hitting rock bottom became the launchpad for her mission to: Normalize therapy Uplift LGBTQ+ and transgender experiences Hold media and policymakers accountable for the narratives they shape Packed with practical resources, mindset shifts, and real-world action steps, this episode of The Advisor delivers hope, empowerment, and a roadmap for anyone ready to champion mental-health equality. 🎙️ Ready to dive deeper? Catch Gretchen’s raw reflections at  🔗 Uncover her coaching and advocacy work at  📲 Connect with her on LinkedIn ( ) and Instagram ( ) for daily doses of hope and action. [email protected] What are your socials?Social Media for Schoser Talent and Wellness Solutions Company Website:   LinkedIn:   Instagram:   Social Media for Sh!t That Goes On In Our Head  Optimize Your Suicide Survival Story for Maximum ImpactYour powerful survival story could literally save lives, but your current podcast episodes are severely underperforming (2-8 views each) while your other content reaches 263K+ views. The issue? Your podcast titles score only 5-17 out of 100 on optimization. HIGHEST SCORING TITLE (97/100):"SECONDS from Suicide: The Unexpected Thing That Stopped Me (My Survival Story)"  COMPLETE OPTIMIZED DESCRIPTION: SUICIDE PREVENTION - This story could save a life I was holding the pills. Minutes away from ending everything. Then something unexpected happened that changed my entire life forever.This is my raw, unfiltered suicide survivor story. If you're struggling with suicidal thoughts, please watch this. You are not alone, and your story isn't over yet.What you'll discover: The exact moment everything changed for me Warning signs I wish I'd recognized sooner How I found hope in my darkest hour Practical steps that saved my life Why your pain has purpose 🚨 CRISIS RESOURCES:  USA: Call or text 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline) UK: Call 116 123 (Samaritans) Global: Visit 👉 Love insightful and life-changing interviews? Tap Follow now so you never miss an inspiring episode of The Advisor with Stacey Chillemi. Become... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices