Imagine not knowing who you truly are or feeling like you’re living life for everyone BUT yourself – that’s exactly how Melissa Bernstein, co-founder of Melissa & Doug toys, felt for almost half of her life. In honor of Mental Health Awareness month, we had an in-depth conversation about her struggles with her own mental health, not being able to feel a sense of purpose or happiness, and what led her to writing her first book, LifeLines.
Since taking a journey inward, Melissa has not only been able to heal from her existential depression, she’s built an entire community devoted to helping others heal as well. With her book, LifeLines, you’ll be taken on a visual journey through a symphony of prose, poetry and photography.
This episode really dives deep into how we change as women, over time, once discovering who we really are, and Melissa’s candid honesty is as refreshing as it is impactful.
Learn more about Melissa Bernstein, her new book, and her community, here.