Breaking with Janai
Breaking
News, Barriers, Stigmas
In her new memoir, Janai Norman shares a personal mental health journey through motherhood, career, and the power of vulnerability.
Known from Good Morning America
Former Good Morning America anchor Janai Norman shares the story behind the smile—from balancing fame and motherhood to the mental health reckoning that saved her life—in this profound memoir of breaking down, breaking open, and breaking free.
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Breaking by Janai
A memoir about her Mental Health Journey
Former Good Morning America anchor Janai Norman shares the story behind the smile—from balancing fame and motherhood to the mental health reckoning that saved her life—in this profound memoir of breaking down, breaking open, and breaking free.
At the height of her success, Janai Norman experienced a mental health episode so consuming that one evening, alone with her two small children – she barricaded herself in her office, called her husband back from the grocery store, and ordered an uber to the hospital where she was admitted to the psychiatric ward. There, she was given a new diagnosis – Borderline Personality Disorder.
What follows is an interrogation of self that takes the reader beyond the shiny veneer of daytime television and into not only the murky spaces of buried trauma and self-doubt; the challenge of juggling career demands, motherhood, and self-care; but also the clarity and hope that comes from self-discovery and self-acceptance.
BREAKING is a triumphant story of honoring one’s whole self and choosing to live more fully.
Interviews
Wellness news for the working millennial parent
See some of Janai's past work
Interview with Shakira
Shakira talks all things “Zootopia 2,” from the behind-the-scenes magic of making the film with her sons to the pressure of creating another hit song.
Interview with Mary J. Blige
Mary J. Blige gives fans an inside look at her life’s journey in new documentary. The singer is opening up about her struggles, success and healing nearly 30 years after the release of her groundbreaking album, “My Life.”
Interview with Stanley Tucci
Stanley Tucci on exploring Italy’s culinary traditions in ‘Tucci in Italy’. ABC News’ Janai Norman sat down with Stanley Tucci to discuss his new National Geographic series, “Tucci in Italy,” and his exploration of the country’s landscapes, history, culture, and food.
Millions of women in US have limited or no access to maternal care, new report finds
As the number of women who die due to childbirth complications continues to grow in the United States, so too does the number of women who live with little or no access to maternal care, according to a new report.
Expectant Black mothers, facing higher mortality rates, turn to doulas and midwives for support
Black doulas like Bradley are helping mothers reclaim their child birthing processes by empowering them to make decisions around their own health care.
A 'GMA' Digital Conversation: Breaking the Mental Health Stigma for Black Women
ABC News’ Janai Norman leads a roundtable conversation on the taboo topic of mental health for Black women, exploring how racial injustice and the “strong Black woman” trope impact mental health.
Black Women at greater risk for maternal mortality
ABC News’ Janai Norman leads a roundtable conversation on the taboo topic of mental health for Black women, exploring how racial injustice and the “strong Black woman” trope impact mental health.
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