Dan Sultan, 5-time ARIA Award winner, talks about his struggles with addiction, the joy he finds in his family, and his love for creativity. They discuss the importance of mindfulness in the creative process and reflect on Paul Keating's Redfern speech. They also emphasize the significance of honesty in overcoming addiction and the importance of respecting different opinions.
Dan Sultan shares his personal struggle with addiction and the joy he finds in his young family and love of creativity.
The podcast highlights the importance of acknowledging Indigenous Australians, promoting their voice, and addressing historical injustices through voting 'yes' in the national debate.
Deep dives
The Importance of Indigenous Land Acknowledgement
The podcast episode emphasizes the significance of acknowledging the indigenous peoples of Australia and their connection to the land.
Creating a Space for Vulnerable Stories
The host aims to provide a platform for sharing stories of struggle and imperfection, fostering discussion and exploring valuable takeaways for listeners.
Personal Growth and Authenticity
The guest, Dan Sultan, discusses his personal journey of overcoming addiction and finding authentic self-expression through his music career.
Supporting the Yes Vote in Australia
The conversation touches upon the importance of voting 'yes' in the ongoing national debate to give a voice to Indigenous Australians and address historical injustices. The guest passionately advocates for this cause, emphasizing the urgent need for change and compassion.
Eastern Arrernte and Gurindji singer/songwriter Dan Sultan is a 5-time ARIA Award winner and respected stalwart of the Australian music industry.
But alongside his creative achievements, is Dan’s struggle with addiction. Dan talks with Hugh, Ryan and Josh about everything from the adversity he’s faced on and off the stage, to the joy he now gets from his young family, and his ongoing love of creativity.
To purchase or listen to Dan's new album, Dan Sultan, follow this link: https://bit.ly/3ZBv9NQ To watch Paul Keating's historic Redfern speech that Josh mentions in the episode, follow this link: https://bit.ly/3EVltnA To listen to our episode with Brooke Blurton, mentioned in this episode, follow this link: https://bit.ly/459k1c6
The Imperfects is not a licensed mental health service and is not a substitute for professional mental health advice, treatment or assessment. The advice given in this episode is general in nature, but if you’re struggling, please see a healthcare professional, or call lifeline on 13 11 14.