Celebrating Neurodiversity and All About Brains with Lake Bell
In this episode, I sit down with Lake Bell to discuss her journey as a mother, actor, writer, and director. We dive deep into the challenges of parenting, navigating divorce, and the importance of open communication with children. Lake shares her experiences with her daughter's epilepsy, her son's traumatic birth, and how these events shaped her approach to parenting and life. We explore the power of vulnerability, the stigma around mental health, and the importance of finding balance in our roles as parents and professionals.
Key Takeaway / Points:
On parenting and setting boundaries between work and family life
Lake's experience with her daughter's epilepsy and son's traumatic birth
The importance of open communication with children about difficult topics
Navigating divorce and co-parenting
The power of vulnerability and sharing personal struggles
On the stigma around mental health and medication
The importance of self-care and finding balance as a parent
Lake's approach to directing and multitasking on set
The inspiration behind her children's book "All About Brains"
On the challenges and joys of motherhood
How Lake manages her various professional roles while being a parent
The importance of giving ourselves and our children grace
This episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct, or indirect financial interest in products, or services referred to in this episode.
Follow Lake:
Instagram: @lakebell
Book: "All About Brains"
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Website: cameronoaksrogers.com
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Youtube: Cameron Rogers
Produced by Dear Media.
Wow! What a conversation! Thank you both for sharing!💙💙