Navigating Mental Health and Emotions

Will Young, a musician and author, reflects on his journey of navigating mental health and emotions. He discusses the distractions of high achievement and constantly comparing oneself to others, leading to a lack of enjoyment and unhappiness. He also opens up about his experience of depression, anxiety, and childhood trauma, which led to a breakdown and the need for extensive therapy. Will emphasizes the importance of connecting with others in safe spaces and taking inventory of relationships that make one feel unsafe. He highlights the significance of physical well-being, including practices such as lying on the floor and engaging in acupuncture to calm the nervous system. Will also acknowledges the challenges of fame and dealing with rejection in the industry. He shares his thoughts on authenticity, storytelling, and creating a space for open vulnerability. Will concludes by discussing his book, which explores various topics related to well-being and aims to provide understanding and support to readers.