Tanner Keegan Read

Retrieving Sanity

Tanner Keegan Read

  • Exploring Life With a New Lens with Gretchen (G-Rex) Schoser

Exploring Life With a New Lens with Gretchen (G-Rex) Schoser

Thursday 20th November 2025

Gretchen Schoser shares her mental health journey, highlighting laughter's healing power and the importance of kindness and self-care.
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58 minutes
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Retrieving Sanity
Author:
Tanner Keegan Read
Overview:
Categories:
Recovery Reimagined
Family Recovery from Addiction
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
Body & Mind
Financial Health in Recovery
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Life Through a New Lens: Gretchen Schoser's Journey

Episode Overview

  • Laughter can be a powerful healing tool.
  • It's crucial to seek help when struggling with mental health.
  • Kindness and self-care are essential for recovery.
  • The 988 crisis hotline can be life-saving.
  • Sharing personal stories helps reduce stigma.
Sometimes you just have to dig really deep, and that's what I did. I dug really deep, and I was like, you know what? The world is a better place because I'm here.
Curious about how others navigate their sobriety journey? This episode of Retrieving Sanity offers a candid conversation between host Keegan Read and Gretchen Schoser, also known as G-Rex. Gretchen shares her deeply personal experiences with mental health struggles, including a near-suicide attempt, and the transformative power of seeking help. She credits the 988 crisis hotline with saving her life and discusses the importance of kindness and self-care.
The duo dives into the healing power of laughter, which led to the birth of Gretchen's podcast and her journey into entrepreneurship. Gretchen opens up about how humour and creativity have become integral parts of her recovery process. She also touches on her experience with ageism, the challenges of retirement, and the emotional impact of losing loved ones. Gretchen’s story is a testament to resilience, highlighting how sharing personal journeys can unlock healing for others.
If you're seeking stories that inspire change and offer practical advice for mental health recovery, this episode is a must-listen. It reminds us all to take off our masks and embrace our true selves. So, what steps will you take today to prioritise your mental well-being?
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