Rachel Platten on Finding Light in the Darkness (September 2024)

About this episode

Rachel Platten discusses her journey through mental health struggles and her new music with Hoda Kotb.

Throughout her career, singer and songwriter Rachel Platten has used her voice to lift others up. Her music has touched the hearts of millions around the world, with messages of strength, hope and love, in anthems like “Fight Song”. But despite being known for one of the most empowering songs of all time, Rachel has lived through her own struggles with depression, anxiety and moments of self-doubt. Now, Rachel is back with new music and a fresh perspective, using her voice in a new way, on her latest album, “I Am Rachel Platten”. Rachel sat down with Hoda Kotb to talk about the next chapter in her life, her music and her career.

People in this episode

Host: Hoda Kotb

Guest: Rachel Platten

Topics covered

• music
• mental health
• personal struggles
• empowerment
• new album

Keywords

• Rachel Platten
• mental health
• music
• empowerment
• depression
• anxiety
• new album

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Fight Song, I Am Rachel Platten

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