Happy Place

You can’t be happy 24/7: Riley Keough on surrendering to grief and anger

Dec 2, 2024

Riley Keough, an actor known for her role in 'Daisy Jones & The Six' and for completing her mother Lisa Marie Presley’s memoir, opens up about the importance of embracing all emotions, including grief and anger. She shares personal experiences of loss and how repressing feelings can lead to anxiety. The conversation touches on authenticity, the impact of graceful co-parenting, and the deep connection between her mother and Michael Jackson. Riley emphasizes that it's liberating to prioritize one's own pleasure without worrying about others' opinions.

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Riley Keough emphasizes that embracing and feeling all emotions, including grief and anger, is crucial for mental health and resilience.

The conversation highlights the importance of conscious co-parenting, showcasing a loving connection that thrives despite familial separation.

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Navigating Mental Health and Self-Compassion

Mental health struggles such as depression and anxiety should be met with self-compassion rather than judgment. The speaker emphasizes the importance of acknowledging emotions, like feeling overwhelmed during stressful times, especially during the chaotic holiday season. By accepting that these feelings are part of the human experience, one can offer themselves grace rather than falling into self-criticism. This perspective suggests that recognizing and honoring our emotions is crucial for overall well-being.

Intro

4min

A Joyful Collaboration in Filmmaking

2min

Navigating Grief and Creativity

20min

Navigating the Depths of Grief and Acceptance

4min

Exploring Generational Trauma and Addiction

5min

Navigating Grief and Authenticity

15min

Navigating Grief and Literature in Conversations

3min

How good are you at letting yourself feel your feelings? Actor Riley Keough thinks it’s important to embrace the sad and angry moments as much as the joyful, hopeful ones.

In this chat with Fearne, Riley explains how her own grief at losing her brother and mum has taught her that fighting or repressing emotions only makes you more anxious in the long term.

Riley’s mum was Lisa Marie Presley, the only child of Elvis Presley. Riley talks about Lisa’s ability to live in a place of truth – she’d never do anything that didn’t feel authentic to her. What can we all learn about how to lean into our own pleasure? It’s liberating to not care if others like you!

Fearne and Riley also discuss how impactful it can be when divorced parents are able to co-parent with grace. Plus, Riley reveals why she thinks her mum and Michael Jackson had such a deep connection.

Lisa Marie Presley’s memoir, which Riley finished, is called From Here To The Great Unknown, and it’s out now.

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