Bonus Episode - Talking to Your Boss About Your Mental Health

2020 was tough, and 2021 wasn't much better. Whether you were already struggling with mental illness or not, the last two years have been rough on us all, but it doesn't seem like our workplaces got the memo. Sometimes you have to be your own mental health advocate. In this short episode, Melanie shares tips for having a successful conversation with your boss about your mental health and your needs in the workplace. -To read Melanie's Fast Company article on mental health in the workplace go here: https://www.fastcompany.com/90640738/how-to-talk-to-your-boss-about-your-mental-health -Other articles by Melanie about mental health are on her blog: https://littleblackbelt.com/melanie-in-the-media/ -Melanie's book "Kicking and Screaming: a Memoir of Madness and Martial Arts" can be purchased here: https://www.amazon.com/Kicking-Screaming-Memoir-Madness-Martial/dp/1647420288/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1GOIRXB06F3S5&keywords=kicking+and+screaming+melanie&qid=1644779292&sprefix=kicking+and+screaming+melanie%2Caps%2C99&sr=8-1