Lifelines: The Journey Inward to Self-Discovery, Compassion, Light and Joy with Melissa Bernstein, Co-Founder of Melissa & Doug

Happy #SeekTheJoy Tuesday! On the podcast today is Melissa Bernstein, Co-Founder of the toy company Melissa & Doug, and Author of the new book, LIFELINES: An Inspirational Journey from Profound Darkness to Radiant Light. In today’s episode Melissa and Sydney chat about: Melissa's experience with existential anxiety and depression, her journey inward from profound darkness to radiant light, and why our sensitivity is a strength and superpower The role of self-acceptance in finding fulfillment, choosing to define who we are on our terms, and becoming our own anchor LifeLines, Melissa's new book and online community How our experiences can offer connection and support, and why sharing our story reminds us that we're not alone Melissa's mantra, her biggest lesson from sharing her journey and new book, her biggest dream, and so much more! To connect with Melissa and learn more, visit her website https://www.lifelines.com and on Instagram @seekLifeLines Twitter @seekLifeLines and Facebook @seekLlifeLines We'd love for you to check out this week's new episode and join the conversation ✨ YouTube: Subscribe to our new YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUEPZ_6AgmGcGni7wMf-_TA Instagram https://www.instagram.com/seekthejoypodcast Facebook https://www.fb.me/seekthejoypodcast Twitter https://www.twitter.com/seekthejoypod E-mail [email protected] Show Notes: https://www.seekthejoypodcast.com/show-notes Subscribe to our newsletter https://www.seekthejoypodcast.com/subscribe MERCH: Seek The Joy Merch is here! Grab your favorite Seek The Joy t-shirt and sweatshirt here BETTERHELP: Today’s episode is sponsored by Betterhelp. We want you to be able to live a happier, more joyful, and ease filled life, and I’m excited to share that as a listener of Seek The Joy Podcast, you will you get 10% off your first month by going to https://www.better help.com/seekthejoy Join over one million people taking charge of their mental health with the help of an experienced professional https://www.better help.com/seekthejoy RATE AND REVIEW Seek The Joy! When you do, e-mail a screenshot of your review to [email protected] and we'll send you our NEW and improved #SeekTheJoy Guide for Infusing More Joy into Your Life! SEEK THE JOY GUIDES: They're here and they're LIVE!! From our Seek The Joy Guide to Podcasting to Seek The Joy Guide Pitching Guests, click here (https://www.seekthejoypodcast.com/seekthejoyguides) to learn more and get your hands on a little more joy in your life.