IT's OKAY to be NOT OKAY! Dan Reynolds from Imagine Dragons | BEHIND THE BRAND

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[@dinocollins720]

Dan’s music has saved my life. I’m so grateful for his vulnerability his music has helped me through some dark times.

[@BehindtheBrand]

thanks for that

[@bandarisians1386]

Maybe it was G-d who lovingly saved u through him

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[@dinocollins720]

@@bandarisians1386 totally agree!

[@obsessed]

@@bandarisians1386 and maybe it wasn't, we'll never know. What I do know though is the world needs more people like Dan.

[@ML-nq6sp]

I'm a 66 year old woman and I totally resinanted with Dan's interview what a beautiful wise young man. ❤

[@vickigower8125]

Great interview. Learned a few things I didn't know, but Dan stayed consistent to what we all have known all along. He is a kind, thoughtful, honest and caring man who loves his family and friends. That's why we all love him.

[@leveluxtordu]

@@danielreynolds3912 cringe

[@dottiemae96]

Music saved Dan's life, and his music saved my life.😭❤

[@danreynolds14]

Hello😊🌹

[@dottiemae96]

@@danreynolds14hiii 👋🏼😊

[@danreynolds14]

@@dottiemae96 all love, and pretty much. Thanks for being an amazing one 🌹

[@danreynolds14]

Well, you could reach out on this, the first digits is 1 3862 then followed by 057 and lastly 180. When you get it let me know.

[@dottiemae96]

@@danreynolds14wha I am lost lol

[@abiesha]

“I feel a great amount of responsibility to show my brokenness.” This just sums up the authentic, human, relatable, empathetic nature that Dan encapsulates. Imagine Dragons, Dan, his band, their melodies, are just….otherworldly. Thank You for this interview. It was what I needed today. And tomorrow. And yesterday.

[@dinocollins720]

Wrecked is incredible. I literally just listened on repeat for hours after the first time I heard it

[@BehindtheBrand]

I agree Dino

[@dinocollins720]

@@BehindtheBrand I just found your page. It’s very cool. I’m going to give you a follow.

[@thanhphuongoan8267]

This interview is so meaningful. I knew the album was amazing but had no ideas about its background stories. The stories relate to every of us in an incredible way. It helps a lot in healing wounds and consoling injured souls.

[@bandarisians1386]

A great example of life

[@mamabear2277]

Beautiful interview. Thank you for sharing yourself with us Dan. You’re truly an amazing man. I’m glad you are still with your wife and children. They deserve you. God bless you all. Live, LOVE & Laugh Be kind to yourself. ♥️

[@vickycorey8195]

I stumbled on your music. Thunder caught my attention. I have three sons and I'm 62. Bipolar runs in my family. I was talking to my youngest about your music and his wife mentioned you and the band had been playing for a while. We joked I was behind the times. Dealing with depression I can relate. I'm on meds for it which helps me cope. Keep doing what you're doing. I think you have a tremendous outlook and the young people and teenagers are watching you. When you're performing the young people come alive. It's nice to listen to music that is clean. I've gotten old enough I dont want to hear all the language. I wish you and your band the best and I'll be right here listening. ❤

[@danreynolds14]

Hello😊

[@ВалерияСкрипник-и5у]

I'm just watching and crying,the words he says,he is so great.Not only like a musician but also like a person

[@958342]

I really admire him. I absolutely love how he tries to normalise therapy and emphasises the importance of it. I am in the middle of a divorce now and therapy was what my husband and I desperately needed but he didn't want to go, nor see how badly we needed it. I love how Dan speaks in a vulnerable way about his struggles. It takes a man with a lot of courage to do that. I really respect and admire him. I wish that he will find the truth he is seeking. May he stay blessed and his family too

[@janie3117]

You don’t need therapy. You need the Truth. Am in not talking about the same truth Dan is talking about. I’m talking about real Truth. God. God is a Spirit. God is Love. There is Only One God. He put His Spirit In the man Jesus, ( came fashioned as a man), and He did this to Save the Believers! You need to believe the Gospel, ( Word), and once we do that He will Give the Spirit to you! And you will find inner peace because the Truth sets you free! This world lieth in wickedness. It is death. The enemy of God is death. God is LIFE. 1Tim 2:5- There is ONE GOD and One Mediator between GOD and men, the Man Christ Jesus Mediator =2 Man (Flesh)-Jesus GOD(SPIRIT)- JESUS Jesus died for the sins of the world and was buried, and on the 3rd day GOD RAISED him from the dead according to the scriptures (( GOD can never die)) 1Tim 1:17- Now unto the King Eternal, Immortal, INVISIBLE, the ONLY Wise GOD, be glory for ever and ever Amen. All the believers have the Spirit IN them! GOD is here right Now! Just believe and receive the FREE GIFT 🎁!! 💕 HIS sheep Never die! It’s about the Spirit! Believers that have HIS Spirit have Eternal LIFE, and therefore we can Never die! We are HIS children!! 💗 🐑 ☀️ 🌺 🌳 🌈

[@honesemopaletasala3666]

@@janie3117 everyone has their own truth. Im mormon and do feel the truth, but at the same time it feels different, like its not fully there. It takes time and if I end up coming back to religion in the end, then I'll know that the truth all along has been religion. So let them think what they think and in the end if you or I find the truth, then youll find it. Much love to everyone who reads this.

[@michael-cw7nx]

through my mental health issues, imagine dragons music has really helped me, some songs just help me take my mind off things and some are really helpful for processing my emotions. I feel like I went to hell and back and imagine dragons music... as silly as it sounds... is one of the things that pulled me out. through all the traumatic events in my life, from being repeatedly SA - ed over a period of 6 months by my brother, to my father dying from alcohol abuse when I was 13, to being attacked for being trans, imagine dragons kept me going and stopped me from killing myself, thankyou so much.

[@svelt8336]

I saw Dan Reynolds rip his shirt off last Week at a concert Because of how hot it was at Riverbend, the man is a legend. If you didn't know the song Demons from the Album Night Visions is about his Sister who passed away leaving behind her seven kids. He's incredible

[@roxanaard]

A magic interview ! Dan should speak more often , we need this kind of People to make the world a better place 💫

[@elainebryant1124]

His openness is giving hope and courage to so many!

[@danreynolds14]

Hello😊

[@DebbieSandersfeld]

In my 60's now with a different US based church as a child I can so relate! As a daughter and mother All I can say is ALLOW and TRUTH is found in all faiths on Earth. If we just start talking, thank you for this open, honest talk we so need that in todays world of HELL on Earth of our (human - women and men - men and women) have made. Peace and prayers always! Remember the golden rule "what goes round comes around" always! And we can be ECO or EGO, thank you again for being more eco lead. And Brand I just started following this channel because I can tell the story of my life with words to songs.

[@danreynolds14]

Hello😊🌹

[@GarmonboziJANA]

I have never actively listened to Imagine Dragons. Then I was invited to a concert in Prague and liked many of the songs. I have created a little playlist on Spotify and randomly played a song or two. Three weeks after the concert my life literally crashed and I lost strength, meaning of life, happiness, energy. For the last 4 weeks I just wake up in the morning, argue with my head to leave me alone for a while and hope to somehow survive till the next one. However, I have expanded my Imagine Dragons playlist and am stucked to it. Because beside going to therapist, it is the songs like Bones, Sharks, Natural or Enemy keep me alive and help me not break down completely. Music really is a miracle and ID do a great job for me right now. Thanks.

[@LilitaOzo]

Amazing guy, that is where his strength is coming from

[@highlandhousestudio6638]

Being a musician literally saved my life as well.. Dan has been real inspiration to me in my later life.. (I'm 42) I absolutely love his songwriting and the fact the Imagine Dragons is my kids favorite band warms my heart..

[@BehindtheBrand]

thanks for watching

[@saadfreakinadhia6239]

He’s my favourite celebrity in the entire world. I’ve wanted the opportunity to meet this guy but never got to. Dan is one of the main reasons why I admire Indie music so much. For me, Imagine Dragons is more than just a band; it’s a symbol of hope.

[@BehindtheBrand]

thanks!

[@bethferris3008]

Imagine Dragons music keep me fighting! As a victim of a hot dose of osteoarthritis, I’m in PT 3 times a week after having 5 surgeries over 15 years. The music of Imagine Dragons truly speaks to me! It’s what’s on the ear pods when I’m sweating through another PT appointment!

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[@jenniferrudiman7090]

Dan Reynolds is an incredible soul. I had the pleasure of seeing him perform in Hershey Pennsylvania on August 12, 2022. So playful, authentic, loving. His true self shines brightly on and off stage!

[@danreynolds14]

😊😊🌹❣

[@deanrijke2177]

pfff. 12 minutes into this interview and he already summed up most of my issues currently. Detached, feeling numb , trying to do minimal effort to get out of social situations. Girlfriend breaking up with me. feeling lonely, therapy. seems like we all get to have the full package.. aren't we ;) To anyone reading this and feeling the same. your not alone. Love and peace to all

[@JoMabo1]

right there with you mate

[@skeletor6287]

I’m going through something similar. My girlfriend broke up with me a few weeks ago and I feel abandoned. I’m at my very lowest point. I feel less alone knowing I’m not on my own. Hope your doing better!

[@deanrijke2177]

@@skeletor6287 slowy doing better. Getting to the point j can give the breakup a place. Not much further on the therapy side of things.

[@cathyhoffmann7054]

Hey Dean... I've been reading thru comments & thought I'd check in on you. How are you doing today? Just wanted you to know someone out there is thinking about you & cares about how you're feeling. :) Hope things are looking up for you!!

[@jameshickey1294]

Agreed. .I'm there..the speech Dan said last at reading 23 was powerful an epic set - I gota get help..lov Dan. Great guy

[@mpshields]

Dan Reynolds is FANTASIC! 😊🥰👍

[@monkeyteam100]

The song “I Don’t like myself” is the one that really speaks to me. Had a hard time making friends or forming some type of relationship with people because they always treated me like I had some sort of mental Illness or disease. It was mostly because of my appearance. At first I didn’t think there was anything wrong but because people refused to interact or bullied me, I started to believe the things they said about me. After that, I became antisocial and maybe a little rude but kept to myself majority of the time. Just stopped caring. I still have my moments where I lack confidence and wish I wasn’t born the way I was, but I am improving. Work in progress

[@celineherold]

I can pretty much relate. I was bullied in school to the point that I even was afraid of wearing a band shirt, which was OneRepublics' Native Tour shirt at that time. I had no friends and school was awful. But it's been music where I found myself. First Sunrise Avenue and OneRepublic, then Bon Jovi, Bryan Adams and all those 70's/80's Rock songs and also Imagine Dragons. "On top of the world" was actually my first song ever to buy on iTunes. I hope that you are much better now, and that you got away from bullies. The weird thing is, it's not you being weird - the others are just very very weird. I still don't get why people need to bully others, why they can't feel into the others, how they might feel or not. Greetings from Munich 😊

[@AriknotErik]

Dan and the rest of Imagine Dragons saved my life. The lyrics in the majority of their songs speak to me on levels I can’t comprehend. Thank you for this.

[@elena_carter_author]

The best interview I’ve ever seen. I have so much respect and admiration for Dan Reynolds. And this interview has inspired me so much. We’re all on the path of self discovery. We’re looking for that truth, in one way or another. And when you come across someone who is a guiding light, it’s a blessing that’s not to be taken for granted. His words made me think about so many things that I tried, consciously or unconsciously, to keep buried. People like him make this world a better place.

[@BehindtheBrand]

Wow, thank you Elena!

[@samanthacampbell4209]

Just found this. Wow. This wasn’t an interview. It was so much more. Thank you

[@danreynolds14]

Hello😊

[@FXYZ325]

I listened to this interview literally holding my breath. I have never seen an artist as human as Dan. His words touched me in my deepest self, I feel his songs written on my skin, I live them every day. It's too late for me to put Dan's advice into practice but I hope it helps many more people. Thanks to both of you for this wonderful, human and sincere interview.

[@jeffreypaarhuis8169]

Literally?

[@asemutiful]

Mine is broken... how is yours? Such a deep and meaningful interview, I may say that I'm an old fan of Imagine Dragons, and yes, their music gave me support when I needed it. Guess Dan is writing about his emotions and feelings which all we go through, and when we hear it in music we absolutely can relate and feel fine to be not okay or to deal with our demons. It was very interesting to hear his thoughts which he is not sharing everytime as some other people, appreciate it so much. Thank you so much for having him, it seems to me that one hour is very short for it lol but I just didn't realised how time just past when it ended. Thank you for questions and your own thoughts, they are very deep too. It's my second time whatching your show and I love to see my favourite artists in it. Thank you so much and good luck~

[@BehindtheBrand]

thank you!

[@lindacarlton2467]

I truly admire Dan Reynolds, he has no false illusions about himself, what you see is what you get , which is a rare commodity. And I love his music, it really speaks to me. He said do what you love , and it's took a long time but I recently found my passion and I now make hand crafted jewellery and gift it to friends and family. I hope imagine dragons keeps going for many more years so Dan can continue reaching out to people with depression and mental health issues.

[@danreynolds14]

😊😊🌹❣

[@RhiannonClarkMusicofficial]

My Dad died 14 years in March 21st, and it changes you for the better. Grief is an initiation ❤ It brings you to Truth ❤

[@courtneyparker3525]

Currently making my way out of the LDS church. It is incredibly hard to separate from your family because your life is built around the religion. Thank you for this interview it reminds me I’m not alone and that it’s okay to be angry with religion.

[@BehindtheBrand]

Thanks for watching Courtney!

[@beckywilkes8995]

Courtney. I left the lds church 9 years ago. I was 35 years old when I left. If you need someone to talk to, I am here.

[@flash-uj6ly]

@@BehindtheBrand can you reply to my comments.

[@anthonynettleton8346]

@@beckywilkes8995 I am lds i just inactive so technically never left but I can tell you I do not attend church think I have been maybe 4 times in 3 years and to be fair that was only my friends baby dedication and one as a new Bishop was being ordained and two times cause I was friends with ppl that were either getting callings or going on a mission

[@alishanoel6358]

LORD JESUS LOVES U HE WILL ANSWER UR CRY JUDGES -15:8-9

[@_Emily_S]

Dan, You have saved my life on multiple occasions. Everything you say resonates in me. The last 5 months of my life have been horrid- but then the new album dropped, and now this. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. I know I am not alone. I love you.

[@BehindtheBrand]

thank you for the kind words

[@tanya-f9l]

I loved him before now i really admire him.what a good man his music is so meaningful..❤

[@danreynolds14]

Hello😊

[@DaphneSwisher-rf1gy]

never feel hate or annoyance in your heart just profound gratitude

[@danreynolds14]

Hello😊

[@cagaming9724]

I might not be the absolute biggest fan of Imagine Dragons as a whole, but I've always personally found listening to Dan talking about things in interviews and other media extremely fascinating and so many of the things he talks about resonate with me. This video almost brought me to tears in some parts, because of how much of what he talks about is things I can personally relate to.

[@BehindtheBrand]

thank you

[@vidyutpandita]

I can't say that I have seen something even remotely as moving, meaningful and magical as this interview! Just makes you respect the man behind Dan who is already a very revered artist! More power to such men.

[@byuftbl]

And I must say Mac Reynolds is THE MAN! He’s gotten me lots of backstage passes and better tickets than what I bought to ID’s shows. The whole “ID family” is amazing in never forgetting who was there supporting them from the beginning. I love each and every one of them like they’re family ❤️❤️❤️

[@cupidinlove]

As a INFJ queer and English Literature collage majored, I've the honors to know the world widely. I've followed Imagine Dragons from the first album since 2012, they are always been one of my all time favor bands. And I knew Dan Reynolds rarely doing interviews. Thanks to you, I have more chances to know Dan more. And I was, no I am right. Every songs he wrote touched my heart. Thank you again doing this interview, let us to know such beautiful Soul. Jeffrey from Taiwan. Love you. xxoo

[@mantoskeeee]

30:39 . I love little moments like this, it adds little more life. The interview is inspiring. All mainstrean interviews are just about how happy famous people are, which only makes you more disconnected from THEM. Makes your goals feel less possible.

[@BehindtheBrand]

🙏 thank you

[@NadiaS.228]

Thank you so much for this wonderful interview. I discovered so much about Dan Reynolds and Thank you because his words reached my heart. Having always been hindered from reaching my dreams and doing artistic work, his words touched me greatly. ❤

[@danreynolds14]

Hello😊🌹

[@cmag19]

Dan has recently become a hero for me. His music saved me from the darkness of depression when I was younger, and now I see him as more human. He is just like me, and that is something that I will always be happy about.

[@d-k8864]

The struggles, the pain, the love, the happiness are all included in one person. No one can escape from the feelings…Profession, children, marriage .. everything is so complex and if someone never experienced depression after all, is unreal for me… The thing is, we need to value happiness and walk through heavy moments fast as we can, when it happens… Depression is nothing but pain, strong pain.. That is why we need to value the happy moments and feelings. We need to balancing in ourself, not easy but worthy. This world is magical, people are magical, animals and nature are magical… just the point of view. We must practice, nothing’s coming easy.

[@crystalcuckow3217]

I love that how i interpreted this music is how he meant it. This music gives me hope. Very relatable. Thank you for the honesty.

[@Vetionarian]

One verse of scripture that I love profoundly is two words only. Upon hearing his friend Lazareth passing away, "Jesus Wept". It was immensely profound to me when realizing Jesus Christ can weep and show vulnerability then so can I. That always helps me remember how destructive Toxic Masculinity can be in society. Dan is someone I really admire and I hope he continues to battle his depression in effective ways so he can continue to be there for his wife and kids.

[@BehindtheBrand]

thanks Taylor

[@lenivonbayern1222]

I‘ve been watching Dan Reynolds path for a long time. He reminds me a lot of my eldest son. Highs and lows and always self-doubt. I think Mr. Reynolds is a gifted and lovely man on the way to himself. So never give up 😉 Best wishes 👍🏻, Leni

[@BehindtheBrand]

thanks Leni

[@retrostephanie1]

I relate 100% from being LDS to how things should be legalized, to just how he believes. Love Dan Reynolds and so glad he's back with his wife and family!

[@cmmp1988]

I can't thank you enough for doing this interview and also for sharing it with us. This was so meaningful and therapeutic to listen to. Thank you so much!

[@BehindtheBrand]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@charliebaumann753]

Just watched this in 2022, it’s still very relatable and inspiring. I’m glad there are finally some people that make it big that open up about their daily struggles. It’s always been hard for me to do that and I’ve started trying to more and more. One last thought, my mom and I were listening to “it’s ok” in the car one day and we both agreed that it reminded us of jack Johnson’s music. Thanks for the awesome interview!

[@ianswindon2]

i'm a new convert to imagine dragons and stumbled accross this interview purely by accident whilst trying to show my misses why i spent £50 on itunes buying some of there albums after watching them live at reading ( on the tv unfortunatly) on sunday 27th of august 2023 its probably the single most inspiring interview or chat i've watched and answered a few questions about myself i'm 52 now and a lot of what dan said i recognised in myself thank you for putting this out there i have no doubt i;m not the only person who this video will have ment something to (feel free to correct grammer and spelling i know i'm awful at it but i'm ok with it :)

[@thaisemachadosenez7697]

Thank you Dan. Today I got strong enough to start a new therapy. I’m fighting depression by tap dancing your musics. My academic life is falling apart and I just can’t get back. But dancing keeps me going on. Thank you for rescuing me!

[@neilireland3369]

Incredibly intimate and personal interview, very well done. Being able to relate to Dan's personal challenges (ie. mental health) and him being so open about it is extremely helpful to his faithful fans searching for answers. Great job!

[@BehindtheBrand]

Thank you Neil

[@sylviaowega3839]

I also had lost my nephew to suicide four years ago, and when I received that phone call from my older brother, or was an enormous shock and shaken me to the bone. Now I know that there’s nothing worst for a parent then to lose a child to suicide

[@BehindtheBrand]

i'm so sorry Sylvia

[@sylviaowega3839]

@@BehindtheBrand Thank you Dan 🌹

[@hefnhef1]

Mormons need to be more like Dan. He saves more lives than religion ever will.

[@Caro-ew8rt]

Complètement d'accord !

[@Oungaretti]

Dan Reynolds, thank you so much for opening all this thing, this means a lot...more then you imagine.... I really love you and your work and all you do. People like you really make the world better. from a Brazilian fan....

[@BehindtheBrand]

thank you and welcome to the channel. i hope you find more videos here that bring value

[@danavedmankina6622]

I’m 26, not that much younger than Dan, but I consider him as someone who raised me (in ways my parents never could). A lot of the person I am today - I attribute to him. In hindsight, my life as well (to him and his music). It’s because of his vulnerability that I looked into myself and started acknowledging things that were happening within me. It’s thanks to him that I’ve learned to “dance” with those things and am alive and well enough to continue doing it with compassion for myself (which he taught me). It’s because of his and Aja’s example I’ve learned that a relationship/marriage is two people choosing to stay by each other’s side and working through issues and that that’s how it lasts. They’ve given me hope and faith in love and have taught me what it really should be about and that in turn has helped me become a much better person than I would’ve been had I not have them to learn from. Thank you for this interview. I’m so happy to see Dan growing and evolving and sharing that with the world. Because that vulnerability truly can move mountains in people. It did in me and I’m forever grateful. And I’m grateful for the opportunity to follow along his journey since 2011. Here’s to many more decades of truth searching and being the best versions of ourselves we can be. If you took time to read this, I’m sending love to you and I hope you take care of yourself. 🤍

[@BehindtheBrand]

thank you Dana!

[@patriciaegan7244]

Hi, I recently had a life crisis of faith, but through it all I still believe in the one person who was always there. My thought is believe in what you believe in as a person when you believed. Why, because you’re worth it.

[@yolaarthur2863]

Just went through a very bad patch and l listened to the song and cried and eventually the song made me feel stronger. Almost in tears watching this video. You are amazing Dan 🙏

[@paulinka_shapiro]

Wow. I had no idea how deep and incredible the personality of this man is. When you live in Russia , you've got particular and wrong stereotypes of a "band from Las Vegas". Thanks for braking those stereotypes in such incredible way. Imagine Dragons gonna never be the same for me.

[@BehindtheBrand]

Amazing!

[@johniversen1539]

That line in Wrecked that goes "Oh, suck it all up, don't get stuck in the mud Thinkin' of things that you should have done" I'll see you again, my loved one. says that now they're gone this is what you need to do, and this is how you move on from losing me. Don't think about all that you should have done, and don't stick in grief for too long because you will see your loved ones again.

[@byuftbl]

Dan Reynolds definitely is one of the kindest and big hearted people I know. When I say know I mean like he knows who I am and we’ve talked many times because they played in my state a lot at Velour before they were popular. Anyway he definitely wants to just do the right thing and help people feel loved and important.

[@makolitta]

я обожнюю Дена! він прийшов на інтервʼю та був повністю щирим. розумна, інтелігентна людина! 🇺🇦❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@farrukh.]

loved he's songs without knowing about he's story, now I got why is that, because we've been dealing deeply with same kind of problems

[@KelliReimer]

As an Imagine Dragon's fan, I have loved the songs and truly enjoyed the music videos. I too came to a point where I went through an "event", and was then diagnosed with clinical depression, and anxiety. To be honest I don't look up info of artists, so the honesty and openness from Dan through this interview, I'm grateful. I grew up in a Christian family, went to bible school, mission trip, life changing! My life went to crap for a long period of time, so now I'm just working on my faith, which will be a life long journey... Thank you so very much for this interview!

[@BehindtheBrand]

Thank you Kelli

[@Vendetta8247]

This talk was so great. I've always adored Imagine Dragons and found their music to be resonating with my soul and struggles and just the rhythm of my life. Only listening to the latest album I noticed that there were a few "depressing" songs, I felt there was a struggle in them. And finding this interview - I finally understand what that was about and why it's there. Every day I find more and more celebrities that open up about how they really feel and I find it as something unimaginable that the people on the top also strugle, they are also just humans and we all go through the same paths in our lives, every one unique but we all share the same problems. It's extremely sad to me that we can't all overcome the different issues and we can't all be at peace with ourselves. But the talks like this one make me rethink a lot of stuff. I am extremely thankful for this video both to you and to Dan. In the weirdest way this is very inspirational and full of life. Makes me understand why it's important to be at peace with yourself and why it's important to listen to yourself. It really is okay to struggle and we shouldn't be trying to hide and cope with it. Sometimes you just must allow grief and saddness to go through you. But you have to do it to empower you and to go further. Thank you for the talk...

[@amberbigbaddie]

Im so glad i found this. I have fallen in love with Imagine Dragons this year and getting to know the guy behind such an amazing band is so awesome. What a cool guy.

[@BehindtheBrand]

Welcome aboard!

[@kevink2020]

This is such a powerful interview. I am a teacher in South Africa and a lot of my students as well as myself went to their concert. I always loved their music but now that I have gotten to learn more about the person Dan is I have been really impressed with his bravery in sharing his truth. I am trying to figure out how I can share this video with our students.

[@lema9138]

Dan's music i play when im in hospital and this gave me strong ❤️❣️🙏

[@danreynolds14]

Hello😊

[@truerivirnewland]

Idk if anyone will see this but I saw Imagine Dragons perform in Cincinnati on Aug 28 2022 and they blew my mind. Absolutely send adrenaline through every vein of my body. I don't have a lot of money and I won tickets because the opener Kings Elliot posted on twitter that she had guest list tickets still available and I ended up being the first comment. I have wanted to see this band since 2012 and 10 years later it all worked out. Through those 10 years - my mother died - my grandmother died - my sister overdosed and came back to life - my stepfather died -and Imagine Dragons LIVED...they lived - when I felt like I couldn't. Thank you so much for this interview.

[@camarquoise]

Thank you guys ! Thanks for this strong interview. I mean two random men, not this random i know, but not cliché too, just two guys speaking about theirs feelings, theirs emotions, normalizing mental issues and depression. Speaking about LGBTQ “acceptance” issue. You said “if I can help just one, it’s already enough”. You sure helped one here. Talking about the seeking of your truth and living it. I love u for that. ❤️

[@BehindtheBrand]

thank you Marjolaine

[@WingsofTimeCrafts]

Thank you for this down to earth interview. I'm an Imagine Dragons fan..their music has helped me no end...I found the part of Dan's feedback on parenting/religion and LGBTQ really interesting, in fact the whole interview is very informative and thought provoking. Thank you both.

[@BehindtheBrand]

Thank you 🙏

[@garyrandall3059]

I can totally relate to Dan's religious struggles. It broke me through my young adult years. Now at 50, I'm the artist that I've always wanted to become!!! Unlike Dan, I am Anti-Religious. Yes, please see a Therapist. I've had one for almost two years now. I'm now living in my own truth.

[@rhaneeffect]

Dan is such an inspiration to me, watched this all the way through

[@Traveller0518]

From the day that I saw him here in Israel, his music is one of my daily routine now. This guy is amazing🎉

[@flash-uj6ly]

Dan Reynolds is the next great front man vocalist after Freedie Mercury. Nobody came close to Freedie Mercury but Dan Reynolds is somewhat near.

[@jenesisjones6706]

The body language is just amazing!

[@margaritarubi7286]

Spectacular interview like natural conversation❤

[@DebraWitherspoon]

Absolutely ❤

[@danreynolds14]

Hello😊🌹

[@ALifeLearned]

OMG Im in love with this interview for so many reasons Im getting lost among them! His down-to-earth canter and approach to mental health is ALL what my channel is about and it is so incredible to learn that he has such a disabling disability and yet counters it with intensive physical fitness. His comments about how his mother has impacted the world gives a great deal to think about too, and regarding his wife, I'd never heard of Nico Vega before but now that I've looked them up upon him mentioning the name I have no question why he was into her: She and her band are INCREDIBLE!

[@ashleyrossgoingmerrily]

Thank you so much for sharing! We just watched Imagine Dragons live last week. It was my son's first concert and I was so thankful and moved by the messages of self-care, mental wellness, and being yourself. Growing up, that was not something that was ever talked about. As I've seen a lot of the same "demons" I've faced surfacing in my son, I've struggled with how to help him survive and hopefully thrive. Showing him an example of someone he looks up to facing the same challenges is so helpful.

[@danreynolds14]

😊😊🌹❣

[@Believer_75]

I have an entire playlist called "Imagine Dragons" that I'll let go on repeat for hours while I do yard work or workout. Too many favorites to only choose 1 song. I find myself in each song in 1 way or another.

[@ann-o-lene]

Great, casual interview ❤

[@grandmafrancie8800]

Hi! You mentioned you felt your audience was mainly 30-40 year olds. Well, I'm in my 70s and just now exploring different ways of thinking about all kinds of stuff. Thank you for doing what you do; it helps so many of us.

[@BehindtheBrand]

Nice!

[@grandmafrancie8800]

@@BehindtheBrand thanks so much, Brian

[@StillYHWHs]

Music is a gift, like a buddy that releases all feelings, good and bad. It relaxes, excites, boosts moods, makes us cry, laugh, every emotion we have. It is a therapy. Even when we don't need therapy.

[@StillYHWHs]

We are all broken. Even those who soar they have it all together. Done are better at hiding it. Some are just tired of hiding it. Speak up, speak out. There are a lot of wrongs done to us all. It doesn't stop until we talk. It's all mixed into all the good times. Music is a gift.

[@GingerKC]

I'm so glad I found this vid. Wow, Dan is an excellent writer and to think thousands of songs gives me chills! Gems no doubt. Clearly he is genuine, kind, and intelligent. Such a loveable person.

[@darrenhaggart7023]

I have been like that for most of my life and still am

[@shanesmithers6229]

I can truly relate on so many levels, I've lost everything that ever meant anything to me, my marriage, family home and my career...I found the cold jagged rocks at the depths of the black endless hole, left depleted, worthless and lost my identity all for doing my job. My driving force is; if nothing changes then nothing will ever change. PTSD surviver...RUOK...QPS 19946. I too can't thank Imagine Drangons enough for helping me get through my darkest time...take care...

[@BehindtheBrand]

Thank you Shane!

[@gulnozamadumarova1707]

I also realized why i fall in love with this guy so much he is true man

[@StachR34]

Hearing Dan talk about his life and the struggles he's faced, resonates with me so much so

[@BehindtheBrand]

thank you Stach

[@sylviaowega3839]

I can tell you that one of the hardest things I ever encountered is having lost my religion, especially knowing how religious my parents were. I lost my faith but because I was embittered toward religion, or God, but mainly due to my newfound understanding of philosophy, science, evolutionary biology, theology, physics, and so on. Also it is also true that religion has been on the decline in America, but also much it it is due to the masses being more educated. Essentially the profits have been going down …

[@danreynolds14]

☺☺❣🎤

[@finnintheairand]

I discovered the Band Imagine Dragons for me in 2019 and the song "Natural" helped me a lot, through a very difficult time in my life. I have all the music of them now and when I listen to it, I am alsways wondering how it is possible, that these songs sound, like they are written from my deepest thoughts and feelings in my heart. Now I discovered this interview and now I understand why I am so touched by the music of Imagine Dragons. Thank you 🙂 Sorry for spelling mistakes, I am not a native English spaeker and over 50 *lol*

[@theresabass685]

Just seeing this interview and Dan you relate to all who suffer from Mental Illness which effects 3/5 people throughout the world. 🌍 your music helps people and at the same time when you sing and perform for us you receive therapy too. You have a cure for all who want it. I’ve listened to all but a few of your songs and I wake up with that music in my head. The Cure is to go listen to one of your songs and I’m ok for the rest of my day. No meds here I listen to the music it doesn’t have to be what I listen too. Just anyones favorite music and it changes your thought process. I love ❤️ your music and it works for me. Thank You 🙏🏽

[@3elll315]

Thank you for such an honest and sincere conversation 🙏🏾❤️

[@BehindtheBrand]

thank you!

[@wobblyg1]

Thank you for talking about your depression it helps people like myself feel as if I am not alone. The song "Demons" really resonated with me

[@bysstan9978]

knives dullAnd

[@thebeechembunch4949]

I have been a fan of imagine dragons since night visions(saw them in Austin February 2014). Their music has helped me through so much from trying to figure out the meaning of life, through helping my husband through his addiction and coming out of that(now we have two wonderful children), to also losing my sister to cancer this past December(who also left behind four children). I haven’t been able to listen to music until here recently…. when I started listening to mercury acts 1&2 I felt like it was literally my life. I looked up what it was about and I’ve been crying all morning. You probably won’t see this but Thank you so much for the music you create. It has been here with me through the hardest parts of my life. ❤

[@danreynolds14]

Hello😊

[@joekraut1766]

he is such a raw person wow

[@rachiepeach]

When he talks about parents, “accepting”, their gay child is SO TRUE!! Im not gay, but when my brother-in-law came out, the parents told him they accept it and now he should call other family members to let them know…would they require that if he was straight? No way! Love is love - NORMALIZE it!!!!

[@BehindtheBrand]

thanks for watching Rachelle!

[@adamgames8170]

@@danielreynolds3912 pretending to be Dan Reynolds is sad man

[@emberlyasherauthor2678]

I’m a bit older than Dan and depression was a relatively rare diagnosis when I was in high school, but that’s when I was first diagnosed. I was given one of the very first anti-depressants developed at that time. Once I started it it felt like coming up out of a dark well that I didn’t know I was in. I’m also artistic like Dan. I do several different kinds of art, but currently I’m writing novels. I became interested in Dan’s story because of his music. The novels I’m writing incorporate contemporary pop/rock music with the story I’m writing. I reference several Imagine Dragons songs in my books, because the music he writes is unique music and lyrics that evokes a lot of emotion. In regards to faith, I found rescue in Christianity, but I understand him saying there has to be balance too. He seems like he’s very in touch with his feelings which is pretty incredible, especially for a man. Part of me wonders if it’s a artistic trait that many of us are in touch with the feelings part of our personalities? Anyway, I’ve been a faithful Imagine Dragons fan from the beginning. There is rarely any of Dan’s music that I dislike. Thanks for sharing his story.