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Published Nov 6, 2020

CELEBRITY Explains Why EGO Is The Enemy & The DANGERS OF FAME | Rachel Platten & Lewis Howes

Rachel Platten, the Emmy Award-winning singer-songwriter, delves into the perils of fame, ego, and the music industry, offering a raw account of her battle with postpartum anxiety and the transformative journey of embracing vulnerability for authentic self-expression and professional success.
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  • Postpartum Insights

    Rachel Platten opens up about the profound challenges she faced with postpartum anxiety and depression. She describes the dual birth of both a child and a new identity as a mother, emphasizing the shock and transformation that accompany this life change 1. Recognizing and naming her mental health struggles was crucial for her healing process, as it allowed her to seek the necessary support and resources 2.

    Naming it is so powerful. It just brings awareness to it, which is bringing light to it, and then you can start to be supported in the way that you need to be.

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    Rachel's journey highlights the importance of acknowledging and addressing mental health issues, particularly for new mothers.

       

    Healing Practices

    Rachel shares her self-healing practices that help her stay grounded amidst life's challenges. She emphasizes the importance of daily rituals like yoga, meditation, and breathing exercises to combat self-doubt and maintain her inner light 3. A transformative trip to Israel helped her find gratitude and reconnect with her true self, viewing setbacks as gifts that redirected her path 4.

    I just want peace. I just want happiness. I just want joy, like, lasting joy.

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    These practices are essential for her well-being and personal growth, allowing her to embrace vulnerability and authenticity.

       

    Transformative Struggles

    Rachel reflects on her darkest periods, particularly the struggles of touring while managing new motherhood. She describes experiencing panic attacks before performances and the guilt associated with balancing her career and family 5. Visualization, once a tool for achieving her dreams, became a source of confusion when success didn't bring happiness, prompting her to seek lasting joy and contentment 6.

    The hardest things are the things that change you. They always have been.

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    Rachel's insights reveal the transformative power of adversity and the ongoing journey to find peace and fulfillment.

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