Happy Place cover image

Happy Place

Sam Smith

Nov 2, 2020
Fearne talks to Sam Smith, one of Britain's best singers, about self-acceptance, pronouns, challenges of being a queer artist, and embracing the beauty of life's ups and downs. They also discuss overcoming insecurities, body dysmorphia, and the mind-body connection, including the negative impact of fame on mental health and coping mechanisms for OCD.
51:38

Episode guests

Podcast summary created with Snipd AI

Quick takeaways

  • The importance of music in providing light relief during challenging times and the need for fun and escapism.
  • The significance of self-acceptance, using correct pronouns, and recognizing the challenges faced by trans individuals.

Deep dives

Sam Smith discusses the challenges of releasing an album during a pandemic

Sam Smith opens up about the difficulties of releasing their latest album, Love Goes, during a time that is completely opposite to the carefree and vibrant atmosphere in which the album was created. Despite the challenges, Smith believes that people still need fun and escapism, and expresses the importance of music in providing light relief during these trying times.

Get the Snipd
podcast app

Unlock the knowledge in podcasts with the podcast player of the future.
App store bannerPlay store banner

AI-powered
podcast player

Listen to all your favourite podcasts with AI-powered features

Discover
highlights

Listen to the best highlights from the podcasts you love and dive into the full episode

Save any
moment

Hear something you like? Tap your headphones to save it with AI-generated key takeaways

Share
& Export

Send highlights to Twitter, WhatsApp or export them to Notion, Readwise & more

AI-powered
podcast player

Listen to all your favourite podcasts with AI-powered features

Discover
highlights

Listen to the best highlights from the podcasts you love and dive into the full episode