An Intimate Conversation with Actress Jenifer Lewis | The SonRise Project | OWN

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SonRise Project creator Kelli Richardson Lawson welcomes acclaimed actress and comedian, Jenifer Lewis. Renowned for her hilarious portrayal of Ruby Johnson in the hit show Black-ish, Jenifer is also an activist and author of two books, including The Mother of Black Hollywood. With honesty and a razor-sharp wit, Jenifer shares her journey to mental wellness. She talks about her recovery from bipolar disorder and addiction. Jenifer also touches on how to deal with the highs and lows of depression, managing medication and the importance of finding trusted mental health professionals. Jenifer also answers questions from listeners on a range of topics including how to help our children who struggle with mental wellness issues, learning to love oneself and healing from the past.

Summary Points

1. Lead with LOVE. I learned to save myself first!

2. Life isn’t about a whole bunch of “”wishes””. 

3. Life is about working through it and learning always to Love.

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