Celebrity Mental Health, Anxiety & Panic Attacks | Brett Eldredge | Ten Percent Happier w Dan Harris

Brett Eldredge on mental health, anxiety, panic attacks, ambition & perfectionism. We’ve backed away from celebrity interviews on the show of late, because we got a lot of feedback from listeners saying they had trouble relating to some of our more famous interviewees. I am confident that is not going to be the case with today’s guest. Brett Eldredge may be a big country star -- with six #1 hits -- but he is no dilettante when it comes to tackling mental health challenges. You are about to listen to someone who is truly digging in and doing the work. By way of background, I have never personally been a country fan, but I first met Brett when he came on this show a few years ago to talk about his on-stage panic attacks and general anxiety, and after that we struck up a friendship. I have been so impressed by the rigor with which he has committed to his mental wellbeing. In this interview he really goes there -- speaking in utterly unguarded ways about how ambition and perfectionism have fueled his anxiety (as well as some of his romantic challenges); describing a special kind of therapy designed to address his panic attacks. Best of all, he told me enthusiastically that meditation and loosening up in general has greatly impacted his creativity, as evidenced by his new album Sunday Drive. Enjoy.
Where to find Brett Eldredge online:
Website: www.bretteldredge.com/
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Other Resources Mentioned:
• Digital Minimalism: Choosing a Focused Life in a Noisy World by Cal Newport: bookshop.org/books/digital-mi...
• Ten Percent Happier episode with Cal Newport on Apple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...
• Ten Percent Happier episode with Cal Newport on Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/6tfn...
• Who Ordered This Truckload of Dung?: Inspiring Stories for Welcoming Life's Difficulties by Ajahn Brahm: bookshop.org/books/who-ordere...
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[@jmiller260]

Well done Gentlemen. Thank you. You are both talented and interesting. Mr. Harris your Ten Percent has given me great solace Thank you. Please keep up the great work. You are both gracious with your honesty and suffering. Mr. Eldridge your voice is that of an Angel. Thank you for sharing your beautiful talent. I am amazed how you forge ahead in such a public forum. I believe we all have superpower in the anxiety world. It is how we harness it for good and not evil. For me it is a day to day chore. With your kindness and grace I am blessed. Keep up the good work. Thank you.

[@TenPercentHappier]

Thanks for your positive feedback!

[@johnbosworth9960]

Nice job guys! Fan of both you guys! Great conversation and especially among two hugely successful dudes just layin it down regarding anxiety and successful ways of coping, reducing and diminishing the effects of it..
I’m a counselor specializing in anxiety and panic and working with a lot of high school,and college athletes. Ive meditated for 30 years and Dan, your book and app are recommended continuously from my practice. Thanks again guys for the badass conversation and zero wu wu approach to anxiety treatment- much needed and appreciated !
- John Bosworth in Tampa, Fl

[@TenPercentHappier]

Thanks for sharing!

[@susydyson1750]

Ur so funny BSP 😅😂