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Sara Bareilles: How to Remember Yourself (Best Of)

Dec 26, 2024

Sara Bareilles, a Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter and actress, shares her profound journey through music, self-discovery, and mental health. She and Glennon explore the invaluable joys of solitude and the heavy-hearted moments that shape resilience. Sara discusses her experiences with anxiety and depression, revealing how unexpressed needs often fuel her struggles. The conversation celebrates the transformative power of creativity and connecting with one’s inner child, emphasizing the importance of self-care and authentic relationships in overcoming life’s challenges.

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Sara Bareilles

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Quick takeaways

Sara Bareilles emphasizes the vital role of art and music as therapeutic outlets for processing emotions and uncertainties in life.

The conversation highlights the importance of acknowledging vulnerability and the inevitability of change as catalysts for personal growth and connection.

Deep dives

The Impact of Influence

Sarah Bareilles is celebrated for her significant contributions to the LGBTQ community through her music, particularly songs like 'Brave' and 'I Choose You.' These tracks served as anthems of acceptance and celebration during challenging times before marriage equality was achieved. The heartfelt discussion emphasizes how Bareilles' work not only normalized but also celebrated LGBTQ identities, offering solace and representation to many who felt marginalized. The emotional connection her songs fostered demonstrates the power of art in influencing societal attitudes and personal experiences of love and acceptance.

Intro

2min

A Humorous Encounter with a Celebrity Crush

2min

Celebrating Artistic Impact on LGBTQ+ Identity

16min

Embracing Self-Care Post-Holiday

5min

Navigating Anxiety and Self-Rediscovery

16min

The Joys of Songwriting and Shared Moments

2min

Navigating Self-Discovery Amidst Chaos

14min

Embracing Your Inner Child and Finding Support

3min

1. Abby shares with Sara the great personal impact Sara’s music has made on her life.

2. Sara and Glennon bond over the joy of solitude, the underrated gifts of being heavy-hearted, and the fact that “there are too many things to be worried about at all times” to be lighthearted.

3. When you are in deep stress, do you try to sabotage your job, relationship, etc.? (Before this conversation, Amanda thought it was just her.)

4. How playfulness and joy – connecting to the little kid who grew up into you – are vital to loving yourself.

5. Sara’s beautiful journey with medication for depression and anxiety – and how she learned her anxiety often arises from an unexpressed need.

About Sara:

Sara Bareilles is a Tony Award and Emmy Award nominated actor, and Grammy Award winning singer and songwriter.

On Broadway, Sara composed music and lyrics for Waitress, in which she was also the lead. Sara also produced original music and executive produced the musical drama series Little Voice. She plays Dawn Solano on the Emmy-nominated musical comedy series Girls5eva, and stars as The Baker’s Wife in the Broadway revival Into the Woods.

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