Can a house be more than just a structure? Can it become a sanctuary of healing and transformation?
In this episode of The Pursuit of Home, host Scott Harris sits down with mental health advocate and podcast host Gretchen Schoser to explore how a home can become a sanctuary for emotional healing and personal transformation. After leaving her corporate tech career and relocating from Florida to upstate New York, Gretchen found solace and purpose in her historic 1865 home, a space that played a vital role in her mental health recovery. Together, they discuss the emotional power of a ‘place’, the "Love Test" of choosing a home, and how healing environments can spark growth, community, and meaningful change.
If you’re curious about how real estate can make a real impact, grab a copy of Scott’s book, The Pursuit of Home, now available for pre-order: https://bit.ly/thepursuitofhomebook
If you or someone you know is a homebuyer with a story to share, we'd love to hear from you! Book your recording slot here: The Pursuit of Home with Scott Harris Recording - Scott Harris: https://calendly.com/scottieharris/the-pursuit-of-home-with-scott-harris-recording
Can a house be more than just a structure? Can it become a sanctuary of healing and transformation?
In this episode of
The Pursuit of Home, host
Scott Harris sits down with mental health advocate and podcast host
Gretchen Schoser to explore how a home can become a sanctuary for emotional healing and personal transformation. After leaving her corporate tech career and relocating from Florida to upstate New York, Gretchen found solace and purpose in her historic 1865 home, a space that played a vital role in her mental health recovery. Together, they discuss the emotional power of a ‘place’, the "Love Test" of choosing a home, and how healing environments can spark growth, community, and meaningful change.
Here is what you will learn:
- How to blend analytical and emotional approaches when searching for a home
- The "Love Test" principle for knowing when a house is right, beyond just the checklist
- Why finding the right location can catalyze profound personal transformation
- How to leverage local expertise to uncover community connections and history
- The powerful role a home can play in mental health recovery and healing
- Why creating a safe space at home can become the foundation for positive life changes
- How to transform personal struggles into meaningful community impact
- The importance of trusting your intuition when making major life transitions
Gretchen Schoser is a mental-health advocate, award-winning podcast host, and founder of Schoser Talent & Wellness Solutions. After a life-changing mental health breakdown in 2022, she chose to transform crisis into purpose by co-launching the raw, empathetic podcast
Sh!t That Goes On In Our Heads in February 2023.
Through candid storytelling and humor, Gretchen and her co-host create a space where vulnerability is reframed as strength, demonstrating that healing often begins with sharing one’s story. Now in her sixties, she brings her lived experience to the workplace through her consulting, helping organizations build resilience, authentic communication, and mental-health literacy through Schoser Talent & Wellness Solutions.
If you or someone you know is a homebuyer with a story to share, we'd love to hear from you! Book your recording slot here:
The Pursuit of Home with Scott Harris Recording - Scott Harris:
https://calendly.com/scottieharris/the-pursuit-of-home-with-scott-harris-recording
Episode Timeline
- 00:00 Intro: Finding Home & Healing with Mental Health Advocate Gretchen Schoesser
- 03:17 From Data to Heart: A Tech Expert's Home Search Strategy
- 07:19 The Moment You Know: When a House Wraps You in Love
- 11:53 Transforming a House into a Haven: The Power of Place
- 16:26 Home as Healing: A Journey Through Mental Health
- 19:45 Creating Safe Spaces: From Personal Healing to Helping Others
- 22:16 Daily Rituals and Reminders: Building a Life of Purpose
- 23:47 Final Thoughts: Finding Your Voice in Your Home Search
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