Episode 23 - Kiesza, How to Perform as a Superstar | Hideaway | Performance | Car Crash | Being an Idol for youngsters | Failure | Psychology behind being a #1 Music Artist | Relationship to Norway

Episode 23 - Kiesza on Performing as a Superstar

A very special episode with a Canadian (and a little bit of Norwegian) artist, Kiesa Rae Ellestad.

Kiesza broke through globally with Hideaway — only to face a sudden neurological injury that forced her to step away from the spotlight at the peak of her career. In this conversation, we go beyond the headlines and talk about what happens when the body fails, the identity cracks, and the mind is forced to adapt.

We explore:

• What it’s really like to lose control in a high-performance career

• The psychological cost of fame and constant expectations

• Injury, recovery, and rebuilding confidence from zero

• Creativity, discipline, and mental resilience

• How to perform again when fear, doubt, and uncertainty are present

This episode is for athletes, artists, performers, coaches, and anyone navigating pressure, burnout, or a forced reset in life.

🎧 A conversation about mental strength, vulnerability, and the long road back. Told with honesty, without clichés, but with humour and some diversions.

Kiesza, ladies and gentlemen. Enjoy!

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