Michelle Saint-Germain was born in California. She lived in four other states, as well as in Europe and Central America. She retired from a successful university career and at the age of 64 began an intensive three-year therapy to deal with her life-long struggle with mental illness. Michelle wants to share her experience for two reasons: to let people know the personal cost of hiding a mental illness; and to inspire others to come forward with their own stories. She looks forward to living the rest of her life in peace and harmony.

Michelle shares her story in the This Is My Brave Napa Valley 2017 show.