Gretchen Schoser is the owner of Schoser Talent andWellness Solutions, where she helps small and midsize businesses build healthier, more human workplaces. With over 45 years of combined business experience, she blends talent strategy, employee wellness, and practical change management. Gretchen specializes in recruiting, onboarding, and workplace mental health, especially for organizations navigating growth or burnout. Sheis also the award-winning co-host and business manager of the mental health podcast Sh!t That Goes On In Our Heads. Through raw conversations and a lot oflaughter, she works to normalize mental health struggles and reduce stigma.

Gretchen is a suicide attempt survivor who openly sharesher lived experience to help others feel less alone. Her work is rooted in compassion, honesty, and the belief that systems and people deserve equal care.She brings both strategic insight and deep empathy into every room she enters.Gretchen is passionate about creating workplaces where people can thrive, not just survive. At her core, she’s a connector, advocate, and champion for real conversations that lead to real change.

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Elsie Gilmore is a writer, activist, and creative entrepreneur who explores joy, community, and resilience in the face of capitalism. She is the author of Howto Find Joy in a Capitalist Hellscape and creates satirical, thought-provoking projects that challenge billionaire culture while celebrating human connection.Through her books, art, and community-based initiatives, Elsie blends humor with sharp critique, helping readers imagine alternatives to systems that no longer serve us.

Elsie holds a master’s degree in environmental law and policy from Vermont LawSchool. She began herwriting journey as an early blogger whose voice was both persistent and passionate. She currently publishes a weekly Substack publication, Sunday Mornings in Bed.

With a career spanning twenty years as a web developer and the founder of Women With Moxie, a women’s networking company, Elsie has worn many hats. From Vermont farm girl to multi-business owner and now a published author, she continues to pursue her passions.

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Dr. Jeanne Retief is a former international human rights expert turned skincare founder. After beingdiagnosed with Panic Disorder in 2015, she left a high-pressure legal career to prioritize her health and healing. In this episode, Jeanne shares what it reallyfeels like to live with anxiety, how it shows up daily, and the practical tools that help her manage it. Her journey is a powerful example of finding peace,purpose, and softness—even in the midst of panic.

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