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"Mental illness can affect anybody; we need to look at it with compassion and care the way we would any other illness; the people who are suffering deserve to be listened to, to be understood, to be treated with compassionate care."
This week I have a remarkable guest joining me, author and blogger, Melanie Gibson.
Get ready for an engaging and insightful conversation as we delve into Melanie's incredible journey of transformation, captured in her book titled "Kicking and Screaming: A Memoir of Madness and Martial Arts."
Melanie's story is not just about martial arts, but about finding inner peace, community, and a newfound sense of confidence. From her struggle with mental illness and substance abuse to her journey towards healing and self-discovery, Melanie's experiences will touch your heart and inspire you to overcome any obstacles you may face.
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Author
I wanted to see if you would be interested in speaking with author Melanie Gibson about how to talk to your boss about mental health issues. For many years, she faked fine in the workplace, while she was dealing with mental illness.
Melanie is the author of the new memoir, Kicking and Screaming: A Memoir of Madness and Martial Arts. She also works in the HR field as a Learning and Leadership Development Consultant, and for many years she hid her mental illness from people at work.
Then, she decided that it was better to let people know, so they could be more supportive. If you are interested in speaking with her, below are some of the topics she can touch on:
How to share mental illness with your boss and coworkers
Tips for getting over the fear and shame
The reasons why it is so important to share this part of you at work
