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The Survivors Podcast

The Survivors Podcast

Di: Lisa Sugarman & Natasha J. Layton
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Survival isn’t just about staying alive—it’s about finding the strength to rebuild, reclaim, and rise.

That’s the foundation of The Survivors Podcast, where three-time suicide loss survivor, author, crisis counselor, and mental health advocate Lisa Sugarman joins Natasha J. Layton—a multiple suicide attempt and loss survivor, advocate, sexual abuse survivor, and former member of the FLDS polygamy cult—to change the way we talk about suicide, survival, and mental health.

Through raw, unfiltered conversations, Lisa and Natasha explore the realities of surviving trauma, grief, abuse, mental illness, and everything in between—with honesty, hope, and humanity. Their unique perspectives—one shaped by profound loss, the other by unimaginable adversity—create a space where the hardest stories are told with compassion, courage, and vulnerability.

By opening up the conversations we’ve been taught to bury, The Survivors invites listeners into a safe, stigma-free community to reflect, connect, and heal. Together, Lisa and Natasha push past stigma, challenge everything we think we know about survival, and reveal that life after darkness can be filled with meaning, connection, and hope.

Subscribe now and join the conversation about surviving life, death, trauma, and everything in between.

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Episodi
  • When Joy and Grief Collide: Losing Both Parents and Then a Husband to Suicide While Pregnant

    When Joy and Grief Collide: Losing Both Parents and Then a Husband to Suicide While Pregnant
    Nov 4 2026

    *WARNING: This podcast mentions suicide & trauma and may be triggering.

    Episode Summary

    Liverpool-based grief coach Rachel Hart-Phillips shares her profound journey through multiple layers of grief, including losing both of her parents and then her husband to suicide while she was pregnant with their first child all before she turned 30.

    Rachel shares how she transformed her experiences into a mission to support others through her grief coaching and support practice The AfterGlow Space.

    In a raw and deeply personal conversation, Rachel opens up about what it meant to become a widow and a mother at the same time—carrying the devastating loss of her husband while preparing to welcome their baby. She talks about the realities of grieving a suicide, the questions that don’t always have answers, and how she learned that healing isn’t about leaving grief behind. It’s about finding a way to carry it while continuing to live, love, grow, and make space for joy again.

    This episode explores the complex coexistence of grief and joy, resilience, and the power of community and holistic healing.

    Episode Sponsored by The HelpHUB™

    Struggling with your mental health? Feeling lost, overwhelmed, or just alone? Well, you're not. Welcome to The HelpHUB™—your online destination for mental health resources, treatment options, content, and tools to help meet you exactly where you are in the moment. Visit TheHelpHUB.co to get started.

    Key Topics

    • Rachel's experience with layered grief including losing both parents and her husband to suicide
    • The impact of early loss on identity and sense of belonging
    • The importance of community and shared experience in healing
    • Holistic and somatic approaches to grief recovery
    • The concept of building a life around grief rather than trying to 'move on'
    • The significance of hope and resilience in difficult times
    • The role of self-awareness and personal growth through trauma
    • How grief influences personal confidence and priorities
    • The origin and meaning of the name 'Afterglow' in Rachel’s work
    • Resources and support networks for those experiencing grief

    Mental Health Resources

    • If you or someone you know is struggling, please call 988 for help.
    • The Survivors Podcast Website – https://thesurvivors.net/
    • National Domestic Violence Hotline – Call 1-800-799-SAFE (7223)
    • Surviving: Finding Hope After Suicide Loss (Familius Books)
    • The HelpHUB™ – Mental health resources, tools, and support networks – https://www.thehelphub.co/
    • Connect with Rachel at https://www.theafterglowspace.com/

    Follow & Connect With Us

    📷 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_survivors_podcast

    🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-survivors-podcast

    🎥 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheSurvivorsPodcastChannel

    🎵📱TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thesurvivorspodcast

    See you next week! In the meantime, keep surviving.
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    49 min
  • Her Hero Died by Suicide. Then She Had to Keep Choosing Life

    Her Hero Died by Suicide. Then She Had to Keep Choosing Life
    Oct 28 2026

    *WARNING: This podcast mentions suicide & trauma and may be triggering.

    Episode Summary

    In this deeply personal episode of The Survivors, hosts Lisa and Natasha sit down with Heather Tobin, one of Lisa’s oldest friends, to remember someone Heather and Lisa both loved deeply: Heather’s first cousin and one of Lisa’s dearest lifelong friends, Steven Fox.

    For the first time since Steven died by suicide on April 12, 2021, Lisa and Heather compare their experiences of receiving the devastating news, the shock of those first moments, and what it has meant to grieve the same person through two very different relationships. Heather knew Steven as her cousin, her hero, and someone she had looked up to throughout her life. Lisa knew him as one of her and her husband Dave’s oldest and closest friends—a friendship that stretched from childhood through adulthood, including living together after college and raising families whose lives remained deeply connected.

    Together, Lisa and Heather remember who Steven was beyond the way he died and explore the complicated emotions that often follow suicide loss: disbelief, guilt, anger, unanswered questions, and the endless cycle of wondering what if?

    Heather also opens up about her own struggles with depression, suicidal ideation, and suicide attempts—and how her lived experience shaped the way she understood and grieved Steven’s death.

    This is an honest conversation about sharing the same profound loss, surviving unbearable pain, finding the courage to ask for help, and the role that advocacy, connection, and community can play in healing. Most importantly, it’s a chance to remember Steven not for how his life ended, but for how deeply he was loved and the impact he continues to have on the people he left behind.

    Episode Sponsored by The HelpHUB™

    Struggling with your mental health? Feeling lost, overwhelmed, or just alone? Well, you're not. Welcome to The HelpHUB™—your online destination for mental health resources, treatment options, content, and tools to help meet you exactly where you are in the moment. Visit TheHelpHUB.co to get started.

    Takeaways

    • The impact of losing a loved one to suicide
    • Heather Tobin's personal journey and mental health struggles
    • The importance of compassion and understanding in mental health
    • Breaking stigma around suicide and mental illness
    • The role of community and support in healing
    • The significance of recognizing mental health issues early
    • Strategies for coping with grief and loss
    • The importance of self-care and seeking help

    Chapters

    00:00 - Introduction and Heather's connection to Steven 01:58 - Remembering Steven: His personality and heroism 05:53 - The shock of Steven's death and immediate reactions 09:57 - The moment Heather received the news and her emotional response 15:01 - Shared grief and the impact on Heather's mental health 19:59 - The importance of support and community in recovery 24:47 - Breaking the stigma: Suicide is an illness, not selfishness 30:08 - Heather's journey through mental health challenges and attempts 35:02 - Caring for mental health today: Self-care and ongoing support 40:03 - The power of vulnerability and advocacy in mental health awareness 44:56 - Final thoughts: Hope, healing, and continuing the conversation

    Mental Health Resources

    • If you or someone you know is struggling, please call 988 for help.
    • The Survivors Podcast Website – https://thesurvivors.net/
    • Surviving: Finding Hope After Suicide Loss (Familius Books)
    • The HelpHUB™ – Mental health resources, tools, and support networks – https://www.thehelphub.co/

    Follow & Connect With Us

    📷 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_survivors_podcast

    🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-survivors-podcast

    🎥 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheSurvivorsPodcastChannel

    🎵📱TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thesurvivorspodcast

    See you next week! In the meantime, keep surviving.
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    55 min
  • Surviving Divorce with Michelle Dempsey-Multack: Grief, Guilt, and Growing Forward

    Surviving Divorce with Michelle Dempsey-Multack: Grief, Guilt, and Growing Forward
    Oct 21 2026

    *WARNING: This podcast mentions suicide, sexual abuse & trauma and may be triggering.

    Episode Summary

    Michelle Dempsey‑Multeck, author of Moms Moving On, joins Lisa & Natasha to explore the hidden grief of divorce, the challenges of co‑parenting, and how childhood trauma shapes adult choices.

    They discuss practical strategies for protecting your emotional well‑being, setting boundaries, and helping children through the transition while accepting what you cannot control.

    Honest, compassionate, and hopeful, this conversation offers real guidance for anyone navigating separation, rebuilding identity, and moving forward.

    Episode Sponsored by The HelpHUB™

    Struggling with your mental health? Feeling lost, overwhelmed, or just alone? Well, you're not. Welcome to The HelpHUB™—your online destination for mental health resources, treatment options, content, and tools to help meet you exactly where you are in the moment. Visit TheHelpHUB.co to get started.

    Key Topics

    • Michelle's personal journey through divorce and motherhood
    • The grief attached to divorce and how to process it
    • The importance of boundaries and intentionality in co-parenting
    • Radical acceptance as a tool for emotional peace
    • The impact of childhood experiences on adult relationships
    • The role of therapy and self-awareness in healing
    • Managing expectations of a 'perfect' divorce and co-parenting
    • Supporting children through divorce and understanding their unique experiences

    Takeaways

    • Divorce is a long process of grief that can take four to five years.
    • Women often feel they can't grieve their divorce because they initiated it.
    • Supporting the relationship between children and their other parent is crucial, but not your responsibility to control.
    • Radical acceptance helps in reacting to what you can control and reduces stress.
    • Children's experiences of divorce are unique and influenced by each parent's behavior.
    • Healing from childhood trauma is essential for healthy adult relationships.
    • Setting boundaries and focusing on your own well-being benefits your children and yourself.

    Chapters

    00:00 - Introduction and Michelle's background 02:08 - The start of Michelle's journey with divorce and social media 04:11 - The creation of the 'Mom's Moving On' book and community 07:58 - The emotional impact and grief of divorce 09:45 - Understanding the grief women experience when initiating divorce 11:12 - The 'death by a thousand cuts' analogy in emotional exhaustion 13:14 - Supporting children through divorce and managing their relationship with the other parent 17:20 - The importance of focusing on your own orbit and boundaries 20:49 - The stress of managing relationships with ex-partners and second marriages 23:09 - Radical acceptance and reacting to what you can control 25:13 - Managing your own reactions and expectations in co-parenting 30:06 - The impact of childhood trauma and family dynamics 36:30 - The importance of discernment in sharing information with children 44:26 - Michelle’s reflection on surviving childhood trauma 45:20 - Final thoughts on moving forward and community support

    Mental Health Resources

    • If you or someone you know is struggling, please call 988 for help.
    • The Survivors Podcast Website – https://thesurvivors.net/
    • National Domestic Violence Hotline – Call 1-800-799-SAFE (7223)
    • Surviving: Finding Hope After Suicide Loss (Familius Books)
    • The HelpHUB™ – Mental health resources, tools, and support networks – https://www.thehelphub.co/
    • Connect with Michelle Dempsey-Multack here: https://v2.stan.store/themichelledempsey?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAcGRvZgJleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZA85MzY2MTk3NDMzOTI0NTkAAafzxgLRcIFkkAKD1CIfSPQAQhdjNmD6rBfj2oUcdcYx6PLSMYHi7fc6dEMK3w_aem_TOKhTyeHKrIJCmQ0L3_KDw

    Follow & Connect With Us

    📷 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_survivors_podcast

    🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-survivors-podcast

    🎥 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheSurvivorsPodcastChannel

    🎵📱TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thesurvivorspodcast

    See you next week! In the meantime, keep surviving.
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    50 min
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