Russ ON: Toxic Masculinity, Music & Mental Health: “My Songs Were Cries For Help”

Today, we welcome a special second-time guest: Russ. He’s a multi-platinum rapper, singer-songwriter, producer, and best-selling author.

Russ talks to us about his successful music career and the highs and lows that come with fame and excess. He shares his self-development journey and the realizations he's come to by facing his emotions and going to therapy.

In this interview, we'll discuss:
00:00 Intro
00:59 Being Your Own Worst Critic
03:50 Russ On His Song 'Oasis'
05:11 Facing Your Issues
08:19 Why Do Men Struggle With Emotions?
11:42 Using Music To Address Mental Health
15:02 Society's Stigma Around Men's Mental Health
16:51 Why Are Men Afraid To Show Vulnerability, Especially Around Women?
19:49 How To Get Men To Open Up
23:38 Why Does Success Not Bring Happiness?
31:37 Why Self-Validation Is Important
33:47 Creating A Healthy Internal Monologue
36:05 Navigating An Identity Crisis
40:20 What Does 'Growing Down' Mean?
41:29 Feeling Insecure and Facing Dark Thoughts
46:22 Overcoming Imposter Syndrome
48:28 If You Could Talk To Your Younger Self Now, What Do You Need To Hear?
52:07 We Don't See People As A Story, We See Them As A Page
56:31 The Toxic "I'm Always Right" Mindset
58:55 How To Be More Flexible & Open
01:04:04 On Turning 30 Years Old
01:05:16 Collaborating With Up-and-coming Artists
1:06:49 Where Does Your Ego Block You?
01:11:39 The Inspiration Behind The Album SANTIAGO
1:15:30 What SANTIAGO Track Should You Go Stream Now?

Russ' fifth studio album SANTIAGO released on August 18th, 2023.

Episode Resources:
Russ |    / @russ  
Russ |   / russ  
Russ |   / russtheone  
Russ |   / russ  
Russ | https://shop.russ.is/

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