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Happy Place

Tom Odell

Dec 30, 2019
Tom Odell, a musician who has learned his own ways of managing anxiety, talks to Fearne about his first panic attack and shares methods of coping. They discuss the transformative experience of playing the piano, the creative process, overcoming insecurities, transcendental meditation, dealing with anxiety in the entertainment industry, and the deep connection to music.
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  • Playing the piano allows Tom Odell to feel connected to music, providing relief from the meaninglessness of life.
  • Tom Odell emphasizes the importance of being open about mental health issues, highlighting the shame and stigma associated with them.

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Tom Odell discusses his love for the piano

Tom Odell talks about his deep love for playing the piano. He describes it as an engineering meets art experience and shares his awe for the instrument's history and craftsmanship. He explains how playing the piano makes him feel connected to the music and allows him to lose himself in the moment, providing a relief from the meaninglessness of life.

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