Episode

E178: Lewis Capaldi: The Untold Story Of Becoming A Global Superstar At 22
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1:48:43
Published: Thu Sep 15 2022
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Lewis Capaldi is one of the biggest singers and musicians in the world today whose last album went 4x platinum. His new single is Forget me and it’s out now. Known for his authentic and honest style, Lewis is unlike any poster that’s come before him. But behind the everyman ‘boy from Glasgow’ persona is a vulnerable side to Lewis. After a 3 year hiatus from music he tells us, for the very first time, he opens up about his struggles with sometimes crippling anxiety, how he ‘hates recording albums’, and the intense pressure he puts himself under that drives everything he does. This conversation is a hell of a ride. Expect what you thought you knew about Lewis to be turned upside down. But in the process of listening to this conversation with the pop star whose persona is that he has nothing to hide, you’ll see just how much he’s been holding back all this time.  Topics: Early years  Hypochondria  Panic attacks Being self deprecating Comparing the first album to the new one The pandemic saved my panic attacks Questioning what I’m doing Tourettes  Mental health What would you liked to have been at 16?  How do others get where you are Social media marketing Writing songs Relationships Whats the questions you’e never been asked before? The downside of your passion becoming your profession Other people perception of you Are you confident Your new music Future goals  The last guest question Lewis: https://www.instagram.com/lewiscapaldi/ Lewis’ new album: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4GNC7GD6oZMSxPGyXy4MNB?autoplay=true Watch the episodes on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheDiaryOfACEO/videos](https://www.youtube.com/c/TheDiaryOfACEO/videos) Follow us on Telegram:  https://t.me/diaryofaceo](https://t.me/diaryofaceo) Sponsors: BlueJeans - https://g2ul0.app.link/NCgpGjVNKsb Huel - https://g2ul0.app.link/G4RjcdKNKsb

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00:00 - 00:48 (00:48)
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Ed Sheeran
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Ed Sheeran talks candidly about his experiences with anxiety, music production, and the music industry in a recent podcast episode.

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E178: Lewis Capaldi: The Untold Story Of Becoming A Global Superstar At 22
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A child's early interest in performing can be seen through their eagerness to sing or recite in front of people, as well as a love for attention and socializing.
00:48 - 07:11 (06:23)
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Performing
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A child's early interest in performing can be seen through their eagerness to sing or recite in front of people, as well as a love for attention and socializing.

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The fear of losing loved ones can cause an individual to become hyper-aware of death and make them want to do everything in their power to make their loved ones happy to distract from the inevitable.
07:12 - 14:05 (06:53)
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Death
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The fear of losing loved ones can cause an individual to become hyper-aware of death and make them want to do everything in their power to make their loved ones happy to distract from the inevitable.

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The 1975 frontman, Matt Healy, discusses how his hypochondria affected his mental health during school and how the success of the band's last album campaign led to overwhelming feelings during arena performances.
14:05 - 23:02 (08:56)
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Matt Healy
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The 1975 frontman, Matt Healy, discusses how his hypochondria affected his mental health during school and how the success of the band's last album campaign led to overwhelming feelings during arena performances.

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This podcast discusses the pressure of success that comes with being a musician and how it affects the songwriting process for the artist.
23:02 - 28:05 (05:02)
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Musician
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This podcast discusses the pressure of success that comes with being a musician and how it affects the songwriting process for the artist.

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E178: Lewis Capaldi: The Untold Story Of Becoming A Global Superstar At 22
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Singer Lewis Capaldi talks about his debut album's title, how he deals with self-loathing thoughts, and gives a hint of what to expect from his upcoming second album.
28:05 - 36:47 (08:42)
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Lewis Capaldi
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Singer Lewis Capaldi talks about his debut album's title, how he deals with self-loathing thoughts, and gives a hint of what to expect from his upcoming second album.

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E178: Lewis Capaldi: The Untold Story Of Becoming A Global Superstar At 22
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The speaker shares their horrific experience of having panic attacks during a tour in America as a performer.
36:47 - 44:49 (08:01)
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Panic Attacks
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The speaker shares their horrific experience of having panic attacks during a tour in America as a performer. They were in a constant state of panic, couldn't enjoy the moment, and even people who watched the gig didn't enjoy it either.

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The speaker discusses how setting goals that are achievable can help motivate and bring a sense of accomplishment.
44:49 - 51:45 (06:55)
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Motivation
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The speaker discusses how setting goals that are achievable can help motivate and bring a sense of accomplishment. They give an example of how a small goal, such as playing venues of a certain size, can still bring great satisfaction.

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E178: Lewis Capaldi: The Untold Story Of Becoming A Global Superstar At 22
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The speaker reflects on their early struggles in the music industry, feeling discouraged playing in empty bars and restaurants, and the pressure to be mysterious and cool in meetings.
51:45 - 1:02:11 (10:25)
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Music Industry
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The speaker reflects on their early struggles in the music industry, feeling discouraged playing in empty bars and restaurants, and the pressure to be mysterious and cool in meetings.

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The podcast discusses how being authentic in the music industry can lead to success, with examples such as Doja Cat and Lizzo.
1:02:11 - 1:08:28 (06:17)
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Music Industry
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The podcast discusses how being authentic in the music industry can lead to success, with examples such as Doja Cat and Lizzo. The host also mentions how record labels used to push artists to be like the 1975, but now they are telling them to be like Lewis Capaldi.

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It's important to feel your emotions and understand the reason behind them.
1:08:28 - 1:17:20 (08:51)
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Coping mechanisms
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It's important to feel your emotions and understand the reason behind them. Coping mechanisms like drinking and partying should be replaced with exploring things that make you genuinely happy.

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The speaker expresses discomfort with encountering sexually explicit content beyond their comfort level, and shares anxiety about media scrutiny over employees' past behavior.
1:17:20 - 1:21:11 (03:51)
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Sexual Content, Media Scrutiny
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The speaker expresses discomfort with encountering sexually explicit content beyond their comfort level, and shares anxiety about media scrutiny over employees' past behavior.

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The speaker reflects on how social media and public appearances affect people's perception of their confidence and how it can be misleading.
1:21:11 - 1:25:22 (04:11)
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Social Media
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The speaker reflects on how social media and public appearances affect people's perception of their confidence and how it can be misleading.

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Comedian Alan Carr opens up about his struggles with small talk and anxiety in social situations.
1:25:22 - 1:26:58 (01:35)
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Mental Health
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Comedian Alan Carr opens up about his struggles with small talk and anxiety in social situations.

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The speaker reflects on the rarity of having deep conversations like these and the fear that comes with the unknown.
1:26:58 - 1:31:20 (04:22)
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Fear
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The speaker reflects on the rarity of having deep conversations like these and the fear that comes with the unknown.

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A musician reflects on the fun of sharing a moment with others rather than focusing on achieving a goal.
1:31:20 - 1:35:04 (03:43)
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Music
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A musician reflects on the fun of sharing a moment with others rather than focusing on achieving a goal.

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The speaker reflects on how COVID-19 has reaffirmed the importance of staying connected with loved ones and one's roots, regardless of success or career.
1:35:04 - 1:39:49 (04:45)
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COVID-19
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The speaker reflects on how COVID-19 has reaffirmed the importance of staying connected with loved ones and one's roots, regardless of success or career. Winning an award may bring more eyes and attention, but the focus should remain on those who truly carry the music with them.

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E178: Lewis Capaldi: The Untold Story Of Becoming A Global Superstar At 22
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The speaker reflects on the importance of remembering their age and priorities, such as attending important events, meeting new people, and focusing on personal experiences.
1:39:49 - 1:43:34 (03:44)
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Priorities
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The speaker reflects on the importance of remembering their age and priorities, such as attending important events, meeting new people, and focusing on personal experiences. They also mention meeting rock stars who struggled with drug addiction.

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E178: Lewis Capaldi: The Untold Story Of Becoming A Global Superstar At 22
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A musician speaks candidly about his struggles with anxiety and the positive impact of having honest conversations on mental health.
1:43:34 - 1:48:25 (04:51)
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mental health
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A musician speaks candidly about his struggles with anxiety and the positive impact of having honest conversations on mental health.

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