Being Gentle with Yourself with Melinda Schneider

J Mo sits down with award-winning artist and mental health advocate Melinda Schneider to explore her journey from chasing perfection to embracing authenticity. Melinda opens up about her collapse in 2018, her struggles with depression, and the pressures of growing up in the spotlight. Together, they discuss the challenges of parenthood, the societal expectations surrounding success, and the importance of being gentle with yourself. Melinda also shares how painting and self-expression have helped her overcome perfectionism, and the healing power of giving yourself permission to not be okay.ResourcesCall Lifeline anytime on 13 11 14.Send a text to Lifeline at 0477 131 114.Proudly produced in the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Pro Podcast Studios⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠SupportPre-Order the 'Mental as Anyone' book hereThis series is proudly supported by ⁠BYD⁠ and ⁠Chemist Warehouse⁠The BYD SHARK 6 is here! ⁠bydautomotive.com.au/shark⁠Chemist Warehouse, your go-to destination for all things health and wellbeingwww.chemistwarehouse.com.auProudly produced in the⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Pro Podcast Studios⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠