Listen "S1E17: Getting Out Of Our Own Heads with Emily Mellentine"
Episode Synopsis
In this episode of Purpose Project, host Leslie Pagel interviews Emily Mellentine, a recent college graduate and author who shares her deeply moving journey of battling depression and using writing as a therapeutic tool. Emily discusses how she found her life's purpose in helping others heal through writing and creating a supportive community. She delves into her personal story of dealing with anxiety, and other mental health challenges from a young age, and how writing became her lifeline. Emily talks about her women’s social and writing group, 'Writings from Her Corner,' which aims to build community and create opportunities for dedicated writing time. The episode highlights the importance of getting out of one's own head, shifting negative mindsets, and the power of human connection and vulnerability in discovering one's purpose.00:00 Introduction to Purpose Project00:45 Meet Emily Mellentine01:47 Emily's Journey with Writing and Healing02:53 The Power of Writing in Mental Health10:32 Emily's Writing Group: Building Community16:32 Reflections on Purpose and Passion22:50 Facing Anxiety and Embracing Vulnerability24:58 Manifesting Dreams into Reality27:27 Overcoming Fear and Taking Action30:26 Building a Writing Community35:44 Navigating Self-Doubt and Imposter Syndrome38:25 Advice for Finding and Creating Purpose42:01 Final Reflections and Gratitude Website: Writingsfromhercorner.orgInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/writingsfromhercorner.co/Purpose Project is a research study on the topic of life's purpose. You can follow along in the making of Purpose Project:Instagram: @purpose.projectLinkedIn: @purposeproject-mediaTikTok: @purpose.projectCaptions are auto-generated.
More episodes of the podcast Purpose Project
S2E14: Season Finale with Adam Binkerd
10/06/2025
S2E9: Purpose Is Energy with Maile Collmer
06/05/2025
S2E5: The Soul Of A Company
01/04/2025