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.

 

 
⏱️ 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

 

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

 

 

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