Episode
1028 Mental Health + Motherhood Challenges & The Dangers of Fame & Success w/Rachel Platten
1:32:13
Published: Wed Nov 04 2020
Description
“I wasn’t supposed to be another pop star if I was going to lose the truth and the light in me.”On today's podcast, Emmy Award winner, author, and multi-platinum selling recording artist, Rachel Platten joins Lewis in a wide-ranging conversation that is lighthearted and fun, yet deeply insightful and personal.You know her best from her powerful hit songs such as Fight Song, Stand By You and many more! She topped countless radio and iTunes charts worldwide, and has even written a children’s book based on her song You Belong. She recently released a new song called Soldiers which can be found on Spotify.Rachel was willing to open up and talk about some of the harsh realities that she faces as a mom, a wife, and a performer, while also giving gratitude for the opportunity, joy, and success that she sees in her life everyday. In this powerful interview Lewis and Rachel discuss the struggles of panic and anxiety, motherhood, postpartum depression, staying true to yourself, owning your self-worth, and so much more!For more go to: www.lewishowes.com/1028Listen to Rachel’s new song: https://open.spotify.com/track/7BwuuLN0Fcvd8OSMFw4cd9Check out her website: www.rachelplatten.comRead her children’s book: https://www.amazon.com/You-Belong-Rachel-Platten/dp/1250240166Check out the last podcast with Rachel: www.lewishowes.com/572
Chapters
Singer-songwriter Sara Bareilles joins host Louis Howes to discuss the power of music to express emotions that cannot be put into words and its ability to uplift and inspire people.
00:00 - 01:05 (01:05)
Summary
Singer-songwriter Sara Bareilles joins host Louis Howes to discuss the power of music to express emotions that cannot be put into words and its ability to uplift and inspire people.
Episode1028 Mental Health + Motherhood Challenges & The Dangers of Fame & Success w/Rachel Platten
PodcastThe School of Greatness
Rachel's journey from playing for 10 people to 60,000 people in a matter of three months and how she overcame the moments when her dreams fell apart.
01:06 - 05:07 (04:01)
Summary
Rachel's journey from playing for 10 people to 60,000 people in a matter of three months and how she overcame the moments when her dreams fell apart.
Episode1028 Mental Health + Motherhood Challenges & The Dangers of Fame & Success w/Rachel Platten
PodcastThe School of Greatness
A musician recounts how she went from being unknown to playing in front of thousands and singing with Taylor Swift, with help from a producer to craft a more marketable sound.
05:07 - 10:17 (05:10)
Summary
A musician recounts how she went from being unknown to playing in front of thousands and singing with Taylor Swift, with help from a producer to craft a more marketable sound.
Episode1028 Mental Health + Motherhood Challenges & The Dangers of Fame & Success w/Rachel Platten
PodcastThe School of Greatness
The songwriter and singer discusses how his humble beginnings caught the attention of major labels who were surprised at how an independent artist was performing better than their own.
10:17 - 12:44 (02:27)
Summary
The songwriter and singer discusses how his humble beginnings caught the attention of major labels who were surprised at how an independent artist was performing better than their own.
Episode1028 Mental Health + Motherhood Challenges & The Dangers of Fame & Success w/Rachel Platten
PodcastThe School of Greatness
This podcast episode discusses the challenges of pursuing dreams while feeling isolated, and highlights the importance of building a supportive community around oneself to overcome these challenges.
12:44 - 17:12 (04:27)
Summary
This podcast episode discusses the challenges of pursuing dreams while feeling isolated, and highlights the importance of building a supportive community around oneself to overcome these challenges.
Episode1028 Mental Health + Motherhood Challenges & The Dangers of Fame & Success w/Rachel Platten
PodcastThe School of Greatness
The speaker discusses the challenges of balancing motherhood and her artistic pursuits, but notes that the difficulties can ultimately lead to the creation of meaningful work.
17:12 - 22:15 (05:03)
Summary
The speaker discusses the challenges of balancing motherhood and her artistic pursuits, but notes that the difficulties can ultimately lead to the creation of meaningful work.
Episode1028 Mental Health + Motherhood Challenges & The Dangers of Fame & Success w/Rachel Platten
PodcastThe School of Greatness
The pressures and hype of the music industry can cause artists to lose their true selves and become someone they're not.
22:15 - 25:33 (03:17)
Summary
The pressures and hype of the music industry can cause artists to lose their true selves and become someone they're not. Cynthia shares her experience of how she started believing in the hype and controlling every aspect that led to her being rude to other people.
Episode1028 Mental Health + Motherhood Challenges & The Dangers of Fame & Success w/Rachel Platten
PodcastThe School of Greatness
The speaker shares how she disconnected from her beliefs and made her career her top priority, leading to rejection and lack of connection to her music.
25:34 - 30:03 (04:29)
Summary
The speaker shares how she disconnected from her beliefs and made her career her top priority, leading to rejection and lack of connection to her music.
Episode1028 Mental Health + Motherhood Challenges & The Dangers of Fame & Success w/Rachel Platten
PodcastThe School of Greatness
Singer Lorde talks about the evolution of her music and how she has moved away from trying to create something that would appeal to a large audience and instead is focused on finding joy through her music.
30:03 - 32:59 (02:56)
Summary
Singer Lorde talks about the evolution of her music and how she has moved away from trying to create something that would appeal to a large audience and instead is focused on finding joy through her music.
Episode1028 Mental Health + Motherhood Challenges & The Dangers of Fame & Success w/Rachel Platten
PodcastThe School of Greatness
The speaker emphasizes the need for a strong spiritual practice to avoid negative influences in the face of fame or recognition.
32:59 - 36:39 (03:39)
Summary
The speaker emphasizes the need for a strong spiritual practice to avoid negative influences in the face of fame or recognition. It is crucial to surround oneself with honest and supportive people, rather than those driven by competition.
Episode1028 Mental Health + Motherhood Challenges & The Dangers of Fame & Success w/Rachel Platten
PodcastThe School of Greatness
The speaker discusses her frustrations with her partner not being as excited as her about certain accomplishments and also talks about the difficulties of navigating the celebrity world, particularly with regards to paparazzi.
36:40 - 40:01 (03:21)
Summary
The speaker discusses her frustrations with her partner not being as excited as her about certain accomplishments and also talks about the difficulties of navigating the celebrity world, particularly with regards to paparazzi.
Episode1028 Mental Health + Motherhood Challenges & The Dangers of Fame & Success w/Rachel Platten
PodcastThe School of Greatness
The speaker shares how, even on stage in front of large audiences, they never feel like an imposter because they are in their truth and performing authentically.
40:01 - 43:28 (03:26)
Summary
The speaker shares how, even on stage in front of large audiences, they never feel like an imposter because they are in their truth and performing authentically.
Episode1028 Mental Health + Motherhood Challenges & The Dangers of Fame & Success w/Rachel Platten
PodcastThe School of Greatness
In this excerpt, the speaker discusses postpartum recovery and the importance of prioritizing self-care.
43:28 - 46:47 (03:19)
Summary
In this excerpt, the speaker discusses postpartum recovery and the importance of prioritizing self-care. Connecting with oneself, grounding, and connecting with the divine are some of the ways to overcome difficulties during postpartum.
Episode1028 Mental Health + Motherhood Challenges & The Dangers of Fame & Success w/Rachel Platten
PodcastThe School of Greatness
Kelsey Patel talks about the importance of naming our mental health struggles and seeking help for it.
46:47 - 51:27 (04:40)
Summary
Kelsey Patel talks about the importance of naming our mental health struggles and seeking help for it. Also, how in today's world, social media has shifted the perspective of people towards sharing their true feelings about mental health.
Episode1028 Mental Health + Motherhood Challenges & The Dangers of Fame & Success w/Rachel Platten
PodcastThe School of Greatness
This podcast episode delves into the topic of money management when you're a creative artist and how to shift from depending on others to being independent.
51:27 - 55:22 (03:54)
Summary
This podcast episode delves into the topic of money management when you're a creative artist and how to shift from depending on others to being independent. The speaker also discusses the challenges of not making enough money in your career.
Episode1028 Mental Health + Motherhood Challenges & The Dangers of Fame & Success w/Rachel Platten
PodcastThe School of Greatness
The speaker talks about how he manifested money by putting himself in a different dimension through positive thinking and vibrations.
55:22 - 1:00:50 (05:28)
Summary
The speaker talks about how he manifested money by putting himself in a different dimension through positive thinking and vibrations. He explains how he used the law of attraction and focused on the emotion and feeling of abundance to attract wealth.
Episode1028 Mental Health + Motherhood Challenges & The Dangers of Fame & Success w/Rachel Platten
PodcastThe School of Greatness
The fear of failure and losing stardom is a nightmare for performers.
1:00:50 - 1:03:59 (03:08)
Summary
The fear of failure and losing stardom is a nightmare for performers. However, singer-songwriter Emily King copes with stage performance anxiety by reminding herself to have fun and spread joy to her audience.
Episode1028 Mental Health + Motherhood Challenges & The Dangers of Fame & Success w/Rachel Platten
PodcastThe School of Greatness
The fear of not being liked or accepted can prevent people from sharing their creative ideas or talents.
1:03:59 - 1:06:52 (02:53)
Summary
The fear of not being liked or accepted can prevent people from sharing their creative ideas or talents. Learning to overcome the fear of failure can lead to more fulfilling experiences and self-discovery.
Episode1028 Mental Health + Motherhood Challenges & The Dangers of Fame & Success w/Rachel Platten
PodcastThe School of Greatness
The speaker discusses their desire to remain authentic in their relationship with God and to influence others to be their true selves.
1:06:52 - 1:08:56 (02:04)
Summary
The speaker discusses their desire to remain authentic in their relationship with God and to influence others to be their true selves.
Episode1028 Mental Health + Motherhood Challenges & The Dangers of Fame & Success w/Rachel Platten
PodcastThe School of Greatness
The speaker discusses playing his spiritual song for people with deep faith, and how spiritual beliefs can sometimes lead people to harm others or act out of alignment.
1:08:56 - 1:11:45 (02:48)
Summary
The speaker discusses playing his spiritual song for people with deep faith, and how spiritual beliefs can sometimes lead people to harm others or act out of alignment.
Episode1028 Mental Health + Motherhood Challenges & The Dangers of Fame & Success w/Rachel Platten
PodcastThe School of Greatness
The speaker discusses the meditative and spiritual qualities of music, hinting at a turn in their own musical style towards a more soulful sound.
1:11:45 - 1:14:27 (02:41)
Summary
The speaker discusses the meditative and spiritual qualities of music, hinting at a turn in their own musical style towards a more soulful sound. They question whether mainstream success is necessary for inner peace, sharing a personal anecdote of a moving performance event.
Episode1028 Mental Health + Motherhood Challenges & The Dangers of Fame & Success w/Rachel Platten
PodcastThe School of Greatness
The speaker discusses the benefits and drawbacks of being an independent artist in the music industry, including keeping 100-125% of earnings but lacking access to distribution and marketing resources.
1:14:27 - 1:17:30 (03:03)
Summary
The speaker discusses the benefits and drawbacks of being an independent artist in the music industry, including keeping 100-125% of earnings but lacking access to distribution and marketing resources.
Episode1028 Mental Health + Motherhood Challenges & The Dangers of Fame & Success w/Rachel Platten
PodcastThe School of Greatness
The process of writing hit songs can be unpredictable and sometimes it takes years for them to gain popularity.
1:17:30 - 1:20:53 (03:22)
Summary
The process of writing hit songs can be unpredictable and sometimes it takes years for them to gain popularity. However, sometimes the lack of success can be a gift as it allows artists to rediscover themselves and their true identity.
Episode1028 Mental Health + Motherhood Challenges & The Dangers of Fame & Success w/Rachel Platten
PodcastThe School of Greatness
Actress Jenna Dewan shares her struggles with motherhood and finding time for self-care, including reading meditation books and breathing exercises with her daughter.
1:20:53 - 1:24:52 (03:59)
Summary
Actress Jenna Dewan shares her struggles with motherhood and finding time for self-care, including reading meditation books and breathing exercises with her daughter.
Episode1028 Mental Health + Motherhood Challenges & The Dangers of Fame & Success w/Rachel Platten
PodcastThe School of Greatness
A mom leaving behind a prestigious banking position to become a full-time mom shares some of the most unexpected lessons learned in the process, from how much she needed the community support and how important it is to give oneself grace when things don't go as planned.
1:24:52 - 1:29:49 (04:56)
Summary
A mom leaving behind a prestigious banking position to become a full-time mom shares some of the most unexpected lessons learned in the process, from how much she needed the community support and how important it is to give oneself grace when things don't go as planned.
Episode1028 Mental Health + Motherhood Challenges & The Dangers of Fame & Success w/Rachel Platten
PodcastThe School of Greatness
The podcast episode discusses the importance of being open and vulnerable in different ways, accepting oneself and others, sharing inspiring stories, and receiving regular inspirational text messages.
1:29:49 - 1:32:03 (02:14)
Summary
The podcast episode discusses the importance of being open and vulnerable in different ways, accepting oneself and others, sharing inspiring stories, and receiving regular inspirational text messages. The host also encourages listeners to share this episode with friends on social media.