Chapter

Managing Negative Voices
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49:53 - 1:12:38 (22:45)

The speaker shares their experience of dealing with negative voices through therapy and creative outlets like songwriting. They discuss the toll that constant work and pressure can have on a person and the importance of acknowledging and seeking help for mental health struggles.

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The speaker recounts how it took years of experience touring to understand that life's relentless nature can take a heavy toll on a person's mental health, and that it's okay to seek help from therapists.
49:53 - 55:51 (05:58)
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Mental Health
Summary

The speaker recounts how it took years of experience touring to understand that life's relentless nature can take a heavy toll on a person's mental health, and that it's okay to seek help from therapists. Growing up with the "stiff upper lip" mentality made the speaker refrain from discussing difficult things, but as they went through their own experiences, they realized that mental health should not be stigmatized.

Chapter
Managing Negative Voices
Episode
E166: James Bay: Imposter Syndrome, Trauma & Controlling The Voice In Your Head
Podcast
The Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett
The guest discusses feeling like an imposter at times despite her success and achievements, particularly when opening for Ed Sheeran in front of tens of thousands of fans.
55:51 - 59:10 (03:19)
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Imposter Syndrome
Summary

The guest discusses feeling like an imposter at times despite her success and achievements, particularly when opening for Ed Sheeran in front of tens of thousands of fans. Although ambitious and driven, she also recognizes the importance of humility and not getting ahead of oneself.

Chapter
Managing Negative Voices
Episode
E166: James Bay: Imposter Syndrome, Trauma & Controlling The Voice In Your Head
Podcast
The Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett
The speaker discusses the negative impact of voices in one's head, the barriers they create, and the challenges of managing them.
59:10 - 1:05:06 (05:56)
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Mental Health
Summary

The speaker discusses the negative impact of voices in one's head, the barriers they create, and the challenges of managing them. They also reflect on the positive influence of these voices at times, and how they can spur creativity.

Chapter
Managing Negative Voices
Episode
E166: James Bay: Imposter Syndrome, Trauma & Controlling The Voice In Your Head
Podcast
The Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett
Gathering a broad perspective on present circumstances can help quiet negative voices.
1:05:06 - 1:07:37 (02:30)
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Overcoming Negativity
Summary

Gathering a broad perspective on present circumstances can help quiet negative voices. It's important to remember that we shouldn't aim to completely rid ourselves of traumas or insecurities.

Chapter
Managing Negative Voices
Episode
E166: James Bay: Imposter Syndrome, Trauma & Controlling The Voice In Your Head
Podcast
The Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett
The speaker discusses confronting the issues and demons they carry from their childhood, including impostor syndrome, and how being in the river and wading through it provides perspective and teaches that the journey is more important than the destination.
1:07:37 - 1:12:38 (05:01)
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Coping mechanism
Summary

The speaker discusses confronting the issues and demons they carry from their childhood, including impostor syndrome, and how being in the river and wading through it provides perspective and teaches that the journey is more important than the destination. They also mention their upbringing and how it influenced their coping mechanisms.

Chapter
Managing Negative Voices
Episode
E166: James Bay: Imposter Syndrome, Trauma & Controlling The Voice In Your Head
Podcast
The Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett