The School of Greatness

How To Face What You’ve Been Running From To HEAL & THRIVE

Sep 4, 2024

In this conversation, Rachel Platten, an international singing star known for her hit "Fight Song," candidly discusses her journey through postpartum depression and chronic pain. She shares how spiritual connections helped her heal and transform her music. Rachel emphasizes the power of radical acceptance and creating art from pain. Balancing motherhood and her music career, she reveals insights on self-love and the importance of vulnerability in personal growth. Her inspiring stories resonate with anyone seeking to overcome struggles and reconnect with their purpose.

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Rachel Platten emphasizes the importance of confronting and accepting dark emotions for true healing and personal growth.

Creating art from pain can transform both the artist's experience and the audience's understanding, reflecting the therapeutic power of creativity.

Balancing motherhood with a demanding music career can enrich one's creative expression while requiring acceptance of personal sacrifices.

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Struggles with Spiritual Bypass

Bottling up emotions can lead to spiritual bypassing, which is harmful to mental health. Positive psychology encourages thinking good thoughts and manifesting positivity, but ignoring negative feelings can be unhealthy. Acknowledging and confronting dark emotions is essential for true healing. The speaker emphasizes that despite receiving love externally, one must find inner love to feel fulfilled.

Intro

2min

The Elite Warriors Behind High-Profile Rescues and Personal Connections

3min

Reflecting on Growth and Healing

18min

Embracing Success and Community Support

4min

The Journey of Creativity and Ownership

7min

Navigating Parenthood and Creativity

13min

Confronting Challenges for Personal Growth and Healing

2min

Embracing Pain and Surrendering to the Divine

19min

Navigating Pain for Healing and Growth

2min

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Healing Through Art and Acceptance

15min

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Redefining Greatness Through Self-Love and Acceptance

3min

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I'm thrilled to welcome back my friend and neighbor, the incredible Rachel Platten, for her third appearance on The School of Greatness! Rachel opens up about her intense journey over the past few years - from hitting rock bottom with postpartum depression and chronic pain to finding a profound spiritual connection that transformed her life and music. We dive deep into her creative process, discuss the challenges of balancing motherhood with a music career, and explore how she's learned to love herself through it all. Rachel's vulnerability and wisdom shine through as she shares powerful insights on healing, spirituality, and making art from pain. This conversation is a must-listen for anyone seeking inspiration to overcome struggles and reconnect with their purpose.

Listen to Rachel's new album "I am Rachel Platten" today!

In this episode you will learn

How Rachel overcame severe postpartum depression and chronic pain through spiritual connection
The power of radical acceptance in healing and personal growth
Techniques for managing intense emotions and anxiety without suppressing them
Why creating art from pain can be transformative for both the artist and audience
How to balance motherhood with a demanding creative career
The importance of self-love and acceptance in achieving true success
Rachel's approach to connecting directly with God/universal love for guidance

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