The Hope Debrief Podcast Mon, 15 Jun 2026 18:05:40 -0400 http://www.postventionconsulting.com en-us © 2026 Postvention Consulting LLC yes cfdc04c2-723f-53b6-93b5-124562aa65d3 Postvention Consulting LLC episodic false 🎙️ The Hope Debrief – A Podcast for Suicide Bereavement Caretakers

A place where compassion meets conversation.


The Hope Debrief is a heartfelt and practical podcast created specifically for suicide bereavement caretakers—LOSS Team volunteers, clinicians, clergy, peer supporters, and anyone walking alongside those affected by suicide loss. Each episode features meaningful conversations with professionals, survivors, and advocates who bring their expertise and lived experience to the table.


Together, we explore a wide range of topics including:

• Suicide Loss Grief: Understanding the unique complexities of grief after suicide—and how to support others through it.

• Postvention Best Practices: Tools, strategies, and real-world experiences to help you respond compassionately and effectively in the aftermath of a suicide.

• The Realities of Death and Loss: Candid discussions on navigating tough conversations, rituals, and the emotional landscape of sudden traumatic loss.

• Self-Care for Caretakers: Because healing and hope start with us, too.


Whether you’re sitting with a newly bereaved family, leading a LOSS Team, or supporting suicide loss survivors in another way, The Hope Debrief offers insight, encouragement, and a sense of solidarity. You are not alone in this sacred work.


Tune in and take a breath—hope starts here.


ABOUT YOUR HOSTS:
After losing their son, Drey, to suicide in 2012, Robbie and Denise devoted their lives to supporting others navigating the heartbreak of suicide loss. In 2014, they founded LOSS Community Services in Columbus, Ohio, offering direct support to the bereaved. Their mission expanded in 2022 with the launch of Postvention Consulting, equipping communities to establish their own postvention services. In 2023, they were entrusted with lossteam.com by Dr. Frank Campbell, and today, they continue working tirelessly to expand postvention efforts across the U.S. and around the world.


This podcast is dedicated to the life and legacy of Robbie Graham
March 1, 1971 to November 30, 2025

As the founder and steward of The Hope Debrief, Robbie believed deeply in honest conversations, shared hope, and walking alongside those who grieve. Denise continues this podcast with gratitude for his vision and a commitment to carry that mission forward.


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For more information about LOSS Teams, visit lossteam.com
To learn more about Robbie & Denise, visit: postventionconsulting.com



]]> Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) grief, bereavement, suicide, loss teams Postvention Consulting LLC https://storage.buzzsprout.com/aa4icsqp4yf7xfkwcku7c0etwd60?.jpg The Hope Debrief Podcast http://www.postventionconsulting.com Denise Meine-Graham Robbie Graham Post-Traumatic Growth - Dr. Melinda Moore Post-Traumatic Growth - Dr. Melinda Moore Welcome to The Hope Debrief. In this episode, we’re joined by Dr. Melinda Moore—a licensed clinical psychologist, researcher, and one of the nation’s leading experts in suicide bereavement and postvention. Dr. Moore has spent much of her career exploring how people move forward after traumatic loss, with a particular focus on posttraumatic growth—the profound ways individuals can grow through grief, rather than simply recover from it.

Her work, including research with military families and suicide loss survivors, offers both evidence and encouragement that meaning, resilience, and renewed purpose are possible—even after devastating loss. In today’s conversation, we’ll explore the pathways of posttraumatic growth, the role of peer support, and how survivors can find healing and hope by helping others.


For more information about LOSS Teams, visit: lossteam.com
To learn more about Robbie & Denise, visit: postventionconsulting.com

]]> Welcome to The Hope Debrief. In this episode, we’re joined by Dr. Melinda Moore—a licensed clinical psychologist, researcher, and one of the nation’s leading experts in suicide bereavement and postvention. Dr. Moore has spent much of her career exploring how people move forward after traumatic loss, with a particular focus on posttraumatic growth—the profound ways individuals can grow through grief, rather than simply recover from it.

Her work, including research with military families and suicide loss survivors, offers both evidence and encouragement that meaning, resilience, and renewed purpose are possible—even after devastating loss. In today’s conversation, we’ll explore the pathways of posttraumatic growth, the role of peer support, and how survivors can find healing and hope by helping others.


For more information about LOSS Teams, visit: lossteam.com
To learn more about Robbie & Denise, visit: postventionconsulting.com

]]> Postvention Consulting LLC Buzzsprout-17873975 Fri, 19 Sep 2025 15:00:00 -0400 2260 1 10 full false The Role of Postvention in a State-Level Strategy - Michelle Fox The Role of Postvention in a State-Level Strategy - Michelle Fox Welcome to The Hope Debrief. In this episode, we speak with Michelle Fox. Michelle serves as the State Suicide Prevention Director in the Greater Chicago Area, where she leads strategic efforts to reduce suicide and strengthen mental health systems across the state. With over 15 years of experience in behavioral health and public policy, Michelle is known for her compassionate leadership and systems-level impact in suicide prevention.

Michelle holds a Master of Social Work (MSW) and is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a strong background in trauma-informed care, crisis response, and community-based mental health. She has overseen the development and implementation of evidence-based prevention programs, championed policies that prioritize equity in mental health care, and facilitated cross-sector partnerships to enhance crisis response services.

https://indianasuicidepreventionnetwork.org/

For more information about LOSS Teams, visit: lossteam.com
To learn more about Robbie & Denise, visit: postventionconsulting.com

]]> Welcome to The Hope Debrief. In this episode, we speak with Michelle Fox. Michelle serves as the State Suicide Prevention Director in the Greater Chicago Area, where she leads strategic efforts to reduce suicide and strengthen mental health systems across the state. With over 15 years of experience in behavioral health and public policy, Michelle is known for her compassionate leadership and systems-level impact in suicide prevention.

Michelle holds a Master of Social Work (MSW) and is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a strong background in trauma-informed care, crisis response, and community-based mental health. She has overseen the development and implementation of evidence-based prevention programs, championed policies that prioritize equity in mental health care, and facilitated cross-sector partnerships to enhance crisis response services.

https://indianasuicidepreventionnetwork.org/

For more information about LOSS Teams, visit: lossteam.com
To learn more about Robbie & Denise, visit: postventionconsulting.com

]]> Postvention Consulting LLC Buzzsprout-17117618 Wed, 07 May 2025 15:00:00 -0400 1995 1 9 full false Postvention Work in NY & "Bulletproof - Healing from Gun Violence and Trauma" - Jill McMahon Postvention Work in NY & "Bulletproof - Healing from Gun Violence and Trauma" - Jill McMahon Welcome to The Hope Debrief. In this episode, we speak with Jill McMahon. Jill is a licensed professional counselor focusing on grief and loss. She has specialized in working with Survivors of Suicide since 2003, when she was first introduced to suicide bereavement while working for the Wendt Center for Loss and Healing in Washington, D.C. Jill assisted in building the LOSS Program in Phoenix, AZ., and outlying communities. She continues to consult with L.O.S.S. teams across the nation today.

 Jill can also be found providing suicide prevention/postvention presentations and trainings around the community, as well as speaking about Survivors of Suicide and complicated grief, nationally and internationally. She has been featured on several podcasts, co-authored several books, and consulted for several other publications. Jill is also the author of "Bulletproof - Healing after Gun Violence and Trauma."

 

Jill McMahon Counseling: jillmcmahoncounseling.com/

For more information about LOSS Teams, visit: lossteam.com
To learn more about Robbie & Denise, visit: postventionconsulting.com

]]> Welcome to The Hope Debrief. In this episode, we speak with Jill McMahon. Jill is a licensed professional counselor focusing on grief and loss. She has specialized in working with Survivors of Suicide since 2003, when she was first introduced to suicide bereavement while working for the Wendt Center for Loss and Healing in Washington, D.C. Jill assisted in building the LOSS Program in Phoenix, AZ., and outlying communities. She continues to consult with L.O.S.S. teams across the nation today.

 Jill can also be found providing suicide prevention/postvention presentations and trainings around the community, as well as speaking about Survivors of Suicide and complicated grief, nationally and internationally. She has been featured on several podcasts, co-authored several books, and consulted for several other publications. Jill is also the author of "Bulletproof - Healing after Gun Violence and Trauma."

 

Jill McMahon Counseling: jillmcmahoncounseling.com/

For more information about LOSS Teams, visit: lossteam.com
To learn more about Robbie & Denise, visit: postventionconsulting.com

]]> Postvention Consulting LLC Buzzsprout-16952588 Thu, 10 Apr 2025 13:00:00 -0400 2361 1 8 full false Unpacking the Research Behind the LOSS Team Model - Frank Campbell Unpacking the Research Behind the LOSS Team Model - Frank Campbell Welcome to The Hope Debrief. In this episode, we speak with Dr. Frank Campbell. 

The Founder of the LOSS Team Peer Support Model, Dr. Campbell is the Executive Director Emeritus of the Baton Rouge Crisis Intervention Center, where he serves as Volunteer Co-Chair of the National Suicidology Training Center (NSTC), which he founded in 2018. He also volunteers as an Assistant Coroner in East Baton Rouge Parish. In addition to his volunteer activities, he is the Senior Consultant for Campbell and Associates Consulting, where he consults with communities on Active Postvention efforts and Forensic Suicidology cases. 

In today's conversation, we will discuss "Unpacking the Research Behind the LOSS Team Model" and learn more about Dr. Campbell's work with those bereaved by a suicide loss.

WATCH THIS EPISODE HERE: YouTube

Learn more about Dr. Campbell: lossteam.com

Baton Rouge Crisis Intervention Center: https://www.brcic.org/

For more information about LOSS Teams, visit: lossteam.com
To learn more about Robbie & Denise, visit: postventionconsulting.com

]]> Welcome to The Hope Debrief. In this episode, we speak with Dr. Frank Campbell. 

The Founder of the LOSS Team Peer Support Model, Dr. Campbell is the Executive Director Emeritus of the Baton Rouge Crisis Intervention Center, where he serves as Volunteer Co-Chair of the National Suicidology Training Center (NSTC), which he founded in 2018. He also volunteers as an Assistant Coroner in East Baton Rouge Parish. In addition to his volunteer activities, he is the Senior Consultant for Campbell and Associates Consulting, where he consults with communities on Active Postvention efforts and Forensic Suicidology cases. 

In today's conversation, we will discuss "Unpacking the Research Behind the LOSS Team Model" and learn more about Dr. Campbell's work with those bereaved by a suicide loss.

WATCH THIS EPISODE HERE: YouTube

Learn more about Dr. Campbell: lossteam.com

Baton Rouge Crisis Intervention Center: https://www.brcic.org/

For more information about LOSS Teams, visit: lossteam.com
To learn more about Robbie & Denise, visit: postventionconsulting.com

]]> Postvention Consulting LLC Buzzsprout-16752853 Fri, 07 Mar 2025 14:00:00 -0500 2757 1 7 full false Frank Campbell, PhD, LCSW, CT Denise Meine-Graham Robbie Graham Adding Peer-Led Postvention to Existing Traumatic Loss Programs - Brett Peppe Adding Peer-Led Postvention to Existing Traumatic Loss Programs - Brett Peppe Welcome to The Hope Debrief. In this episode, we speak with Brett Peppe. 

Brett is a dedicated Licensed Professional Counselor and Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor based in New Jersey. As Program Manager of the HOPES Program—a Local Outreach to Suicide Survivors (LOSS) team—he provides crucial support to families across the state who have lost a child aged 21 or younger to suicide. His team offers immediate on-scene assistance and ongoing support through monthly survivor groups, creating a compassionate environment for families to navigate their grief. 

In today's conversation, we will discuss "Adding Peer-Led Postvention to Existing Traumatic Loss Programs" and learn about the HOPES Program and Brett's work throughout New Jersey.

 WATCH THIS EPISODE HERE: YouTube

 For more information about Brett, visit: bp-therapy.com

For more information about LOSS Teams, visit: lossteam.com
To learn more about Robbie & Denise, visit: postventionconsulting.com

]]> Welcome to The Hope Debrief. In this episode, we speak with Brett Peppe. 

Brett is a dedicated Licensed Professional Counselor and Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor based in New Jersey. As Program Manager of the HOPES Program—a Local Outreach to Suicide Survivors (LOSS) team—he provides crucial support to families across the state who have lost a child aged 21 or younger to suicide. His team offers immediate on-scene assistance and ongoing support through monthly survivor groups, creating a compassionate environment for families to navigate their grief. 

In today's conversation, we will discuss "Adding Peer-Led Postvention to Existing Traumatic Loss Programs" and learn about the HOPES Program and Brett's work throughout New Jersey.

 WATCH THIS EPISODE HERE: YouTube

 For more information about Brett, visit: bp-therapy.com

For more information about LOSS Teams, visit: lossteam.com
To learn more about Robbie & Denise, visit: postventionconsulting.com

]]> Postvention Consulting LLC Buzzsprout-16609872 Wed, 12 Feb 2025 10:00:00 -0500 1805 1 6 full false Brett Peppe Denise Meine-Graham Robbie Graham Companioning the Bereaved by Suicide - Alan D. Wolfelt, PhD Companioning the Bereaved by Suicide - Alan D. Wolfelt, PhD Welcome to The Hope Debrief. In this episode, we speak with Dr. Alan Wolfelt. Dr. Wolfelt is recognized as one of North America’s leading death educators, authors and grief counselors. His compassionate messages about healing in grief—based on his own personal losses as well has his professional experience supporting children, teens, adults, and families over the last three decades—speak not only to the intellect but to the hearts of all who hear him. Perhaps best known for his model of “companioning” versus “treating” mourners, Dr. Wolfelt is committed to helping people mourn well so they can live well and love well. In today's conversation, we will talk about "Companioning the Bereaved by Suicide" as well as learn about the Center for Loss & Life Transition.

 

WATCH THIS EPISODE HERE: YouTube

 

The Center for Loss & Life Transition: https://www.centerforloss.com/

For more information about LOSS Teams, visit: lossteam.com
To learn more about Robbie & Denise, visit: postventionconsulting.com

]]> Welcome to The Hope Debrief. In this episode, we speak with Dr. Alan Wolfelt. Dr. Wolfelt is recognized as one of North America’s leading death educators, authors and grief counselors. His compassionate messages about healing in grief—based on his own personal losses as well has his professional experience supporting children, teens, adults, and families over the last three decades—speak not only to the intellect but to the hearts of all who hear him. Perhaps best known for his model of “companioning” versus “treating” mourners, Dr. Wolfelt is committed to helping people mourn well so they can live well and love well. In today's conversation, we will talk about "Companioning the Bereaved by Suicide" as well as learn about the Center for Loss & Life Transition.

 

WATCH THIS EPISODE HERE: YouTube

 

The Center for Loss & Life Transition: https://www.centerforloss.com/

For more information about LOSS Teams, visit: lossteam.com
To learn more about Robbie & Denise, visit: postventionconsulting.com

]]> Postvention Consulting LLC Buzzsprout-16267781 Thu, 12 Dec 2024 11:00:00 -0500 1875 1 5 full false Alan D. Wolfelt, PhD Denise Meine-Graham Robbie Graham Suicide Loss as a Crisis of Meaning - Robert A. Neimeyer, PhD Suicide Loss as a Crisis of Meaning - Robert A. Neimeyer, PhD Welcome to The Hope Debrief. In this episode, we speak with Dr. Robert Neimeyer. Dr. Neimeyer is Professor Emeritus of the Department of Psychology, University of Memphis, and maintains an active consulting and coaching practice.  He also directs the Portland Institute for Loss and Transition, which provides both onsite and online training internationally in grief therapy. In today's conversation, we will talk about "Suicide Loss as a Crisis of Meaning" as well as learn about the Portland Institute.

WATCH THIS EPISODE HERE: YouTube

The Portland Institute: https://www.portlandinstitute.org/

For more information about LOSS Teams, visit: lossteam.com
To learn more about Robbie & Denise, visit: postventionconsulting.com

]]> Welcome to The Hope Debrief. In this episode, we speak with Dr. Robert Neimeyer. Dr. Neimeyer is Professor Emeritus of the Department of Psychology, University of Memphis, and maintains an active consulting and coaching practice.  He also directs the Portland Institute for Loss and Transition, which provides both onsite and online training internationally in grief therapy. In today's conversation, we will talk about "Suicide Loss as a Crisis of Meaning" as well as learn about the Portland Institute.

WATCH THIS EPISODE HERE: YouTube

The Portland Institute: https://www.portlandinstitute.org/

For more information about LOSS Teams, visit: lossteam.com
To learn more about Robbie & Denise, visit: postventionconsulting.com

]]> Buzzsprout-16135241 Tue, 19 Nov 2024 15:00:00 -0500 1662 1 4 full false Robert A. Neimeyer, PhD Denise Meine-Graham Robbie Graham A Personal Grief Journey & "The Gift of Second" - Brandy Lidbeck, LMFT A Personal Grief Journey & "The Gift of Second" - Brandy Lidbeck, LMFT Welcome to The Hope Debrief. In this episode, we speak with Brandy Lidbeck. Brandy is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and author. Today's conversation will touch on Brandy's personal journey of grief, what caregivers can do around self-care, as well as her book "The Gift of Second".

WATCH THIS EPISODE HERE: YouTube

Brandy's Book: https://a.co/d/9Q3Hp8t

For more information about LOSS Teams, visit: lossteam.com
To learn more about Robbie & Denise, visit: postventionconsulting.com

]]> Welcome to The Hope Debrief. In this episode, we speak with Brandy Lidbeck. Brandy is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and author. Today's conversation will touch on Brandy's personal journey of grief, what caregivers can do around self-care, as well as her book "The Gift of Second".

WATCH THIS EPISODE HERE: YouTube

Brandy's Book: https://a.co/d/9Q3Hp8t

For more information about LOSS Teams, visit: lossteam.com
To learn more about Robbie & Denise, visit: postventionconsulting.com

]]> Postvention Consulting LLC Buzzsprout-15984214 Thu, 24 Oct 2024 09:00:00 -0400 1369 1 3 full false Brandy Lidbeck, LMFT Denise Meine-Graham Robbie Graham Establishing Active Postvention Services - Dr. Jan Gorniak Establishing Active Postvention Services - Dr. Jan Gorniak Welcome to The Hope Debrief. In this episode, we speak with nationally recognized Medical Examiner and Forensic Pathologist, Dr. Jan Gorniak. Dr. Gorniak is a champion in her field and for suicide awareness. She was instrumental in bringing a LOSS Team to Columbus, Ohio in 2014.

For more information about LOSS Teams, visit: lossteam.com
To learn more about Robbie & Denise, visit: postventionconsulting.com

]]> Welcome to The Hope Debrief. In this episode, we speak with nationally recognized Medical Examiner and Forensic Pathologist, Dr. Jan Gorniak. Dr. Gorniak is a champion in her field and for suicide awareness. She was instrumental in bringing a LOSS Team to Columbus, Ohio in 2014.

For more information about LOSS Teams, visit: lossteam.com
To learn more about Robbie & Denise, visit: postventionconsulting.com

]]> Postvention Consulting LLC Buzzsprout-15884340 Mon, 07 Oct 2024 14:00:00 -0400 1994 1 2 full false Dr. Jan Gorniak Denise Meine-Graham Robbie Graham Who We Are - Robbie and Denise Introduction Who We Are - Robbie and Denise Introduction Welcome to the The Hope Debrief. In this episode, Robbie and Denise introduce themselves by sharing a little of their story and why they are passionate about suicide postvention.

For more information about LOSS Teams, visit: lossteam.com
To learn more about Robbie & Denise, visit: postventionconsulting.com

]]> Welcome to the The Hope Debrief. In this episode, Robbie and Denise introduce themselves by sharing a little of their story and why they are passionate about suicide postvention.

For more information about LOSS Teams, visit: lossteam.com
To learn more about Robbie & Denise, visit: postventionconsulting.com

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