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

<p>Happy #SeekTheJoy Tuesday!</p> <p>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.</p> <p>In today’s episode Melissa and Sydney chat about:</p> <ul><li> <p>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</p> </li> <li> <p>The role of self-acceptance in finding fulfillment, choosing to define who we are on our terms, and becoming our own anchor</p> </li> <li> <p>LifeLines, Melissa's new book and online community</p> </li> <li> <p>How our experiences can offer connection and support, and why sharing our story reminds us that we're not alone</p> </li> <li> <p>Melissa's mantra, her biggest lesson from sharing her journey and new book, her biggest dream, and so much more!</p> </li> </ul> <p>To connect with Melissa and learn more, visit her website <a href='https://www.lifelines.com/'>https://www.lifelines.com</a> and on Instagram <a href='https://www.instagram.com/seeklifelines/'>@seekLifeLines</a> Twitter <a href='https://twitter.com/seeklifelines'>@seekLifeLines</a> and Facebook <a href='https://www.facebook.com/SeekLifeLines'>@seekLlifeLines</a></p> <p>We'd love for you to check out this week's new episode and join the conversation ✨</p> <p>YouTube: Subscribe to our new YouTube channel here: <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUEPZ_6AgmGcGni7wMf-_TA'>https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUEPZ_6AgmGcGni7wMf-_TA</a></p> <p>Instagram <a href='https://www.instagram.com/seekthejoypodcast'>https://www.instagram.com/seekthejoypodcast</a></p> <p>Facebook <a href='https://www.fb.me/seekthejoypodcast'>https://www.fb.me/seekthejoypodcast</a></p> <p>Twitter <a href='https://www.twitter.com/seekthejoypod'>https://www.twitter.com/seekthejoypod</a></p> <p>E-mail sydney@seekthejoypodcast.com</p> <p>Show Notes: <a href