James Arthur On Managing Anxiety and How Fame Wrecked His Mental Health | Happy Place Podcast

James Arthur struggled particularly with his mental health after shooting to fame on The X Factor in 2012. After speaking about his struggles with anxiety, panic attacks and depression over the past few years, James Arthur uses his influence to help people suffering with their mental health issues. He believes that it is the duty of anyone who has some sort of voice in society to speak out about their struggles to normalise the stigma around mental health.
In this chat with Fearne, James shares how he handles outside opinion, how he has to manage his anxiety every day and what he has been learning about how trauma during his formative years affects him now.
What do you think about today's episode with Arthur James on Happy Place podcast? If you're struggling right now... remember, everything will be okay in the end and if it's not, it's not the end.
James Arthur is an English singer and songwriter. He rose to fame after winning the ninth series of The X Factor in 2012. Since then, he has sold 30 million records worldwide. After opening up about his struggles with drugs, anxiety and depression, James Arthur uses his influence to raise awareness of mental health issues, and it was announced that he had become an ambassador for UK mental health charity SANE.
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[@fearnecotton]

What do you think about today's episode with Arthur James on Happy Place podcast? If you're struggling right now... remember, everything will be okay in the end and if it's not, it's not the end 💖

[@ncurra]

I love it thank you so much! Can I ask where did you get your top Fearne? It’s soooo nice!

[@Norannmcguire]

Brilliant great energy beautiful chill and reassured healing

[@jenniferchurch1001]

He’s fantastic. Helps so many by speaking about his struggles.

[@jemmy100]

What is the name of the persons podcast you mention on here. I can never make out the name clearly!

[@emilyjames3110]

I wonder what James does to deal with anxiety and tips

[@emmajayne682]

Massive respect to James Arthur, great person with amazing talent 👍

[@leah8370]

I love how James speaks out about mental health. It’s so important and helps so many people to realise that they’re not alone 💕

[@brendalauragigli2012]

Beautiful man inside and out. I struggle with anxiety daily. Nice to know I’m not alone.

[@rbzy11.11]

Thank goodness for podcasts!!! I got to watch an hour of James this morning!🥰🥰🥰

[@TSewell67]

James Arthur is one of the most honest authentic humans alive today. His music is outstanding, his lyrics are intoxicating and his voice is unique and in a class of its own. Great conversation! Thanks

[@rebekkalamberg5019]

What a wonderful man ❤️

[@alwayschasintherain]

Thank you both for sharing yourselves with us, you're making a difference by doing so. 🌻💙

[@angeleyes1695]

You're perfect blue eyes. You deserve the absolute best. Don't listen to the negative jerks. You. Are. Perfect. Don't doubt that!

[@franhearn7651]

I have always loved James and his music. So much respect for him sharing his feelings and past. I'm sure he has helped so many people who suffer like this.

[@naomievans3544]

James is such an inspiration. Thank you so much for the podcast. PS I’ve read James’s book, it’s absolutely brilliant. ❤️

[@chistineronsch7864]

Wow what an amazing interview! I love it! Thanks for sharing this with us! ❤️

[@anamymusicmoniz3617]

Loved this interview..and I love James he's awesome❤

[@antoimettefisher2019]

He has spoke well.He will meet someone really special.And he would have learned so much from all of this

[@kookyartbylia4569]

What a great interview, he spoke so well, can so relate to the panic attacks.

[@upendasana7857]

Loved Arthur James,comes across now as so much more level headed and grounded than he was on the X factor...he has got a genuine talent and now seems also like a really nice decent fella...also he has lovely eyes :) ..also related to so much of what he said only without the fame or musical ability :)

[@emmanorris2478]

Reading his book definitely helped me,thank you JA

[@ivanaaxxxxxx]

Wow, what an honest and open conversation between the 2 of you. Impressive and admirable. James Arthur, what a wonderful and beautiful artist, you are. Please believe in yourself, because you know you can. Don 't forget, if you can inspire thousands of people, all over the world, you surely can inspire yourself. I want to say a million of things, but I sincerely hope you will have the POWER to control the attacks. I know you will. You have a special gift, so I hope you will beat those panic attacks and can Enjoy your beautiful life. God bless u and a lot of love.

[@dawnliimatainen661]

James you are only HUMAN!! And, a VERY amazing person at that!💗

[@Nathalie-jq9zp]

The book did help people and certainly me because all you experienced with anxiety had it that bad too and thought no one understood but you described it bang on 🥵❤️

[@Mama-Ames]

My heartfelt gratitude goes out to Fearn & James for being so open, honest & candid. I so appreciate your insight. It was VERY helpful to me at a time when I deeply needed it. God bless your lovely hearts.🙏♥️🇺🇲✌

[@itsquia1739]

Beautiful interview 👍🏽

[@Norannmcguire]

Brilliant interview very important respect ✊

[@amelialaiacona9295]

I know that this was awhile ago now but I've gone through a lot of the same stuff and this helped me so much

[@emilyjames3110]

James Arthur should do a podcast

[@emilyjames3110]

Love fern with her kindness and positive

[@joeholmes2002]

Love this, thanks Fearne & James

[@janiceinness610]

James is wonderful he’s so honest and so are you !

[@fo9959]

What Is the beautiful, brave human Soo authentic and true to himself, even though it clearly triggerd anxiety to do so James I salute you 🙏🏾❤️

[@craigcooper8810]

hes such a great guy love him lots :)

[@marthaakers9657]

An amazing interview!!! James Author you are awesome ♥️

[@Jennah0908]

Amazing podcast 👏

[@angeleyes1695]

Ty for posting.

[@DrewForrestBeattie1]

Love this always been a big fan of james from the start:) I would recommend anyone who does struggle day to day to recommend listening to a guy named Joe Dispenza or reading his books like “breaking the habit of being yourself” or “how to be surpernatural” I hope it can help someone out there like it helped me! lots of love to you all out there Regards Drew

[@alanmcgrath2063]

Great

[@redy_JA]

nice!

[@GoldenEagle469]

Where can I buy that microphone?

[@evelynbrasil7734]

Top💙

[@fem1813]

❤️❤️❤️

[@Hxnnx23]

♥️♥️

[@angeleyes1695]

Mmmmmmm. Those eyes. Ty

[@garrieleepeck8753]

So ,so happy more people talking about mental health ,but one things there is just no help unless you got a big bank . Account ,15 I started to become sick , with borderline. Fear , so much more still at 46 it's seem to be getting worse .I've tried so hard over the years no friends ,no family to speak of other mad family .feel such alone as iv gotten older I'm tired of it I live in Glastonbury not Glastonbury the festival that's Pilton were they have Glastonbury .they give u little help for couple out the blue take it away . Lot people in the system play god .

[@angeleyes1695]

Where do we get that book?

[@cathycrowder3109]

I found mine on Amazon. eBay also has copies.

[@natalieewaller1]

Who is Ekart? :)

[@antoimettefisher2019]

I've noticed something. If people caused your Anxiety. why are these people allowed to continue to do so.and many other pages .