Yungblud: I Was Addicted To Hating Myself

In this deeply moving episode of Happy Place, Fearne Cotton sits down with the explosive and passionate musical artist, Yungblud. Yungblud takes us on a journey through his battles with self-doubt, identity, the pressure of living up to public expectations and how he channelled all of this into his book ‘You Need to Exist: A Book to Love and Destroy’. This conversation is not just about his music but about the human experience of pain, resilience, and hope. In this episode, you'll hear about: Yungblud's candid reflections on his journey so far Writing music with Aerosmith in America How he channels his experiences into his music What it was like to grow up in Doncaster Why his fans will stick by his side Whether you're a die-hard Yungblud fan or someone seeking inspiration and connection, this episode promises to be a beacon of hope and understanding. Tune in for a raw and inspiring conversation that highlights the strength it takes to turn self-hatred into self-love. ‘You Need to Exist: A Book to Love and Destroy!’ by Yungblud is out on August 13th 2024. You can pre-order Fearne’s new book Speak Your Truth here: https://amzn.to/2HwAkek Listen to the Happy Place podcast here podfollow.com/happyplace or you can watch it on YouTube here: https://bit.ly/3pSerHr ABOUT HAPPY PLACE Fearne's HAPPY PLACE is a place to celebrate honesty, authenticity and community. Fearne delves into life, love, loss and everything in-between by chatting to inspiring individuals who have made a change in their own lives or help other people to find different ways of seeing life as she reveals what happiness means to them. Happy Place is a space that is safe for all where difference is celebrated and the extraordinary is discovered. A place to focus on the positives and to help you find the joy every day - big or small. Still haven't subscribed to Fearne Cotton's Happy Place on Youtube? ► https://bit.ly/371zqza ABOUT FEARNE COTTON Fearne Cotton is an English television and radio presenter, mother, broadcaster, writer and founder of Happy Place, a place where Fearne holds difficult but important conversations to encourage self-care and self-appreciation, creating a positive impact on the world, giving everyone a voice and actively listening. CONNECT WITH FEARNE COTTON Instagram:   / fearnecotton   Facebook:   / fearnecotton   Twitter:   / fearnecotton   #Yungblud #FearneCotton #HappyPlace