Selena Gomez, the globally celebrated artist, opens up about her struggles with mental health, the power of vulnerability, and the importance of self-care.
In this podcast, she shares her journey of healing, self-acceptance, and personal growth, offering valuable insights and inspiring others to embrace their imperfections and truly love themselves.
Imperfections have purpose and use
Selena Gomez believes that even the parts of ourselves that we consider imperfect or broken can have purpose and use.
She sees blessings in the breaking and recognizes that there is no perfect way to heal.
Making choices that lead to personal growth and embracing imperfections are key to becoming a better person.
Serve others and make a positive impact
Selena Gomez is passionate about making a difference and helping others.
She believes that serving others is an important part of her ultimate dream to bring change and impact lives.
She aims to inspire others to do something bigger and continue to make a positive impact in the world.
It’s gonna hurt my stomach, it’s gonna put me in that mindset, and I’m gonna wish I could go and protect her. – Mandy (Selena Gomez’s mother)
Discomfort with revisiting painful memories
Selena Gomez experiences discomfort when watching her own documentary, as it brings up painful memories and emotions.
She feels guilt for not being there for herself during those difficult times and wishes she could go back and protect her younger self.
Impact of motherhood at a young age
Selena Gomez’s mother, Mandy, shares the challenges and the beauty of being a young mother.
She describes the responsibility that comes with having a child and how it shaped her path in life, leading her to be more responsible and kinder.
Awareness and gratitude for others
Growing up with awareness and gratitude, Selena Gomez’s mother taught her to be aware of others and express gratitude for the things she received.
This helped her develop empathy and understanding for people who are less fortunate, emphasizing the importance of being aware of what others are going through.
Creating a platform for mental health support
Selena Gomez’s personal experiences with mental health struggles led her to create Wondermind, a platform that offers support and resources to those who can’t access treatment.
She aims to provide a safe space for open conversations about mental health and offer assistance to those in need.
Overcoming fears for personal growth
Both Selena Gomez and Jay Shetty discuss the importance of facing fears for personal growth.
Confronting fears allows one to gain strength and wisdom, leading to personal growth and a deeper understanding of oneself.
Taking control of her own narrative: Selena Gomez
Selena Gomez discusses her dislike for negative stories and the way the media often portrays her journey inaccurately.
She expresses her determination to combat these false narratives with authenticity and her own truth.
She has learned to interrupt negative stories and articles about her with her own perspective, taking control of her own narrative and not allowing others to define her.
You’re exposing a lot, and that can be fearful, but you’re also giving a lot if you look at it that way. It can make those dark moments really beautiful. – Selena Gomez
Prioritize self-care and make small changes for personal growth
Selena Gomez emphasizes the importance of prioritizing self-care and making small changes that contribute to personal growth and well-being.
She mentions altering her thought process, adjusting what she watches on TV, and changing the music she listens to as simple yet impactful ways to improve her mood and overall happiness.
Having a child at 16 made me even more responsible and kind of gave me a little path to follow. – Mandy (Selena Gomez’s mother)
You have to be aware of what people are walking through. – Selena Gomez
Facing your fears and tackling them is the only way to get through them. – Jay Shetty
For me, and I think the reason why I am who I am, is because ‘just enough’ is what I am. – Selena Gomez
Embracing change and personal growth
Selena Gomez has learned to embrace change and personal growth, recognizing the value of trying new things and putting herself in uncomfortable situations.
She believes that change opens us up to new experiences and opportunities for growth, expanding our perspective and making our world bigger.
The power of honest communication and trust
Selena’s strong bond with her mother has been built on honest communication and trust.
They have always been open about their own challenges, which allowed Selena to feel comfortable sharing her struggles and ultimately led to the creation of Wondermind.
The reason why is because like we lived some of that together, we’ve went through that and we’ve found healing and we’ve moved past some of it… and as a mother, it’s gonna affect me… even if it’s something that she went through and I didn’t know she went through it. – Mandy (Selena Gomez’s mother)
Define success based on personal values
Selena Gomez emphasizes that her intention is not to be number one or break records.
She believes in being ‘just enough’ and focusing on making a positive impact.
Success should be defined based on personal values, not external benchmarks.
Sharing personal stories and shedding light on difficult topics
Selena and her mom acknowledge the fear and vulnerability that comes with sharing their personal stories with the world.
However, they both recognize the importance of shedding light on difficult topics and providing a safe space for open conversations.
