Natalie Imbruglia shares how writing her new album has helped her regain confidence. Topics include living in the moment, finding strength in vulnerability, struggling with control, balancing fame and coping with criticism, letting go of others' opinions, and finding a balance in socializing and quality time.
Writing her new album allowed Natalie Imbruglia to regain confidence and live in the moment without making plans.
Natalie Imbruglia discovered strength by embracing vulnerabilities and allowing herself to fall apart, leading to a more present and joyful life.
Deep dives
Rediscovering Confidence Through a New Album
Natalie Umbrulia discusses how her new album, Firebird, helped her rediscover her confidence after a period of feeling lost in the music industry. She shares lessons about the rewards of allowing things to fall apart and actively rebuilding one’s life. Natalie reflects on the importance of recognizing that one's worth isn't solely determined by their achievements and that the journey of self-discovery is a valuable gift.
Finding Strength in Fragility
Natalie reflects on the themes of strength and fragility in her album, Firebird. She shares how the worst sides of her personality often emerged during times when everything seemed perfect, highlighting the importance of being treated with kindness and compassion on both the way up and the way down. Through embracing her vulnerabilities and allowing herself to fall apart, Natalie discovered a newfound strength that allowed her to live more in the present and enjoy life without excessive planning.
Overcoming Challenges and Rebuilding Confidence
Natalie opens up about the challenges she faced in her music career, including a difficult second album that was poorly received by critics. She discusses the impact of not always being in control of how one is perceived and the importance of recognizing the love and support from her fans. Natalie shares her journey of rebuilding confidence and finding joy in the process, even amidst setbacks and criticism.
Becoming a Parent and Embracing Change
Natalie discusses the transformative experience of becoming a parent and the unconditional love she has discovered through that journey. She shares how the shift in priorities and the joy of being chosen by her child has brought a sense of peace and fulfillment. Natalie also reflects on the challenges of letting go of control and surrendering to the ever-changing nature of life, finding strength and growth in embracing the chaos.
Confidence fluctuates and has to be practiced daily. Natalie Imbruglia feels writing her new album has allowed her to regain confidence after finding herself on shaky ground. In this chat with Fearne, she explains why she now chooses to live in the moment and not make plans, and why she thinks there’s strength in allowing yourself to fall apart, because there’s often a breakthrough on the other side.
Natalie’s new album, Firebird, is out on September 24th.