Actress and best-selling author, Jenifer Lewis, joins Rosie O'Donnell for an uproarious and deep conversation about life, mental illness, and self-care. They reminisce about their long friendship, discuss personal experiences with mental health and medication, reflect on growing up and finding purpose, and share their experiences working on a show.
Rosie O'Donnell has a soft and emotional side despite her tough exterior and New York persona.
Finding a balance between staying informed and protecting our mental health is crucial.
Deep dives
Misunderstanding about Rosie O'Donnell
The biggest misunderstanding about Rosie O'Donnell is that she is tough. Although she may have a tough exterior and a New York persona, she is actually a softy at heart. She is emotional, cries often, and is very mushy. People are often surprised by her emotional side because they expect her to be tough all the time.
Balancing Negativity and Manifestation
When it comes to the attention we pay to the negativities in our environment, there is a balancing act that needs to be achieved. While it's important to stay informed about what's happening in the world, especially when it affects our loved ones, it's also essential to not let it consume us. Rosie believes in manifesting our lives through our thoughts, but also emphasizes the need to find a balance between staying informed and protecting our mental health. It's about finding the right balance between caring and coverage.
This week, a favorite from the early releases - the "Magical Wisdom" of actress, best-selling author, and dear friend, Jenifer Lewis. Rosie and Jenifer have an uproarious and deep conversation about life, mental illness, and self-care.