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Melissa Bernstein: Achievement Anchoring & The Logic of Lying
Melissa Bernstein: Achievement Anchoring & The Logic of Lying
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79 minutes
Released:
Jul 13, 2021
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Podcast episode
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Melissa Bernstein, author, entrepreneur, and Co-Founder of the successful toy company Melissa & Doug, breaks down her existential journey through birthing art from divergent qualities. She discusses her disassociation from dark feelings and how her imagination allowed her to channel that sense of despair into creativity. Mayim and Melissa bond over being unable to relate to mainstream culture and how perfectionism can sometimes feel like a drug. They examine the science behind overexcitabilities, reasons why we lie, and how to accept and move through rejection. Melissa opens up about how her need for control led to a severe eating disorder at the age of 11 and how she found recovery through her relationship with her now husband. After years of self-depletion, Melissa reveals how logotherapy and studying philosophy guided her through her mental health journey.Mayim reminisces about her time hanging out with fellow misfits at Venice Beach, and ends the episode with advice for teachers on dealing with anxious students in the latest installment of Ask Mayim Anything.Melissa & Doug Website: https://www.melissaanddoug.com/Melissa Bernstein's Book: https://www.lifelines.com/shop-bookBialikBreakdown.comYouTube.com/mayimbialik
Released:
Jul 13, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode
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