India Arie

The Sugars often discuss letters dealing with very specific problems or struggles. In this encore episode, they take on a broader, more existential question: how to follow your heart. The Sugars discuss with the GRAMMY-winning singer/songwriter India Arie, who shares how she learned to be her own guide. This episode was originally released September 23rd, 2016.

Grammy-winning singer-songwriter India.Arie shares her journey of self-discovery after stepping away from the music industry for four years. She reveals her spiritual crisis and the signs she ignored leading up to it. India discusses the emotional toll of fame, including struggles with public perception and the challenge of navigating societal expectations. Her candid reflections emphasize the importance of self-acceptance, personal responsibility, and the need to reconnect with one's inner voice for true fulfillment.