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Nov 2022
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Ep 68: Madison Beer

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About this episode
Today we are joined by the self-made pop sensation, Madison Beer!

(TW: this episode references suicide and suicidal thoughts)

Madison has amassed a jaw dropping 4.2 billion streams across her catalogue globally since she was discovered by Justin Beiber at the age of 13, when he posted a clip of her singing Etta James on his Instagram. Shortly afterwards Madison signed a major recording contract but by just 16 year-old she found herself being dropped.

But that never stopped Madison, she used her music to help her and share her own unique voice and story by releasing her own independent music. Her debut EP ‘As She Pleases’ even made history by becoming the first independently released female artist to score a top 30 position in the US Top 40 chart.

Let's get real, it’s bop after bop when it comes to Madison and as she releases her new single, Showed Me (How I Fell In Love With You) she sits down with me to reflect on her remarkable, determined journey.

This episode comes with a trigger warning as there is a discussion of suicide and suicidal thoughts as Madison opens up about her journey with her mental health when she was 19 years old which saw her contemplate taking her own life whilst she was struggling with ‘failure’ and trauma. Now with the help of therapy, and still battling with PTSD, she is able to bravely share her story with us.

Madison also reflects on the sexism that still persists in the music industry and shares some teasers about her much anticipated album. Plot spoiler: it’s going to be a teary listen.

I hope you are just as inspired by Madison’s honesty as I was - it takes real courage to be this honest - and I hope you keep on listening and finding the power to Reign in your own lives. If you love this episode, please get in touch (follow me across social media @joshsmithhosts), I love hearing from you. Love, Josh xxx

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