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The School of Greatness

1028 Mental Health + Motherhood Challenges & The Dangers of Fame & Success w/Rachel Platten

The School of Greatness

Lewis Howes

Fitness, Money, Success, Mindset, Health & Fitness, Self Care, Celebrity, Celebrity Interview, Entrepreneurship, Mental Health, Business, Self-improvement, Relationships, Health, Greatness, Education, Inspiration

4.822K Ratings

🗓️ 4 November 2020

⏱️ 92 minutes

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Summary

“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/1028 Listen to Rachel’s new song: https://open.spotify.com/track/7BwuuLN0Fcvd8OSMFw4cd9 Check out her website: www.rachelplatten.com Read her children’s book: https://www.amazon.com/You-Belong-Rachel-Platten/dp/1250240166 Check out the last podcast with Rachel: www.lewishowes.com/572

Transcript

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0:00.0

I had no money and I would give my money.

0:01.7

I would make $100 from a gig and I would give $50 of it

0:05.4

to a homeless person.

0:06.9

And it was that act of faith that money is an energy.

0:09.9

And that flipped my mindset.

0:11.5

It still took years to make millions at dollars,

0:13.5

but I haven't changed my mindset.

0:15.0

I still believe that money works the same way.

0:18.4

Welcome to the School of Greatness.

0:21.6

My name is Louis Howe's former pro athlete

0:23.8

turned lifestyle entrepreneur.

0:25.7

In each week we bring you an inspiring person or message

0:29.4

to help you discover how to unlock your inner greatness.

0:33.7

Thanks for spending some time with me today.

0:35.3

Now let the class begin.

0:41.7

The poet and writer Victor Hugo once said,

0:44.5

music expresses that which cannot be put into words.

0:48.0

And that which cannot remain silent.

0:51.2

And Taylor Swift said,

0:52.7

people haven't always been there for me,

0:55.0

but music always has.

0:57.7

My guest today is extremely thoughtful

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