In a recent chat with Keen Eye 4 Concerts, Lzzy Hale and her brother Arejay opened up about dealing with mental health issues such as depression and anxiety.
According to the singer, everyone needs to understand that no one’s perfect and being flawed is okay. She further explained:
“So let’s just get that out there — we are all flawed. We are all imperfect. We all make terrible decisions. We all have darkness in us. We all get to the deepest depths and think that we’re the most terrible person in the world. We all are there. But as we recognize that and overcome that, you’re going to be getting so much more from people.”
Lzzy Finds Strength In Vulnerability
Hale then shared how she hopes to inspire others by being honest:
“We get so much more from our fans, from our family by admitting to all of that and by showing all of that, because anyone who is looking at you for inspiration or looking at you, especially with us, with that imposter syndrome situation, and if they’re looking at you like it’s somebody that they want to be, how cool is it that you can say, ‘You know what? I’m just as f*cked up as you are, and I’m still here.’ And that says something.”
Hale Speaks About The Importance Of Seeking Help
This is not the first time the frontwoman spoke on these issues. In an interview last year with American Songwriter, she talked about how music and mental health are linked, saying:
“It’s very important that we break the stigma and talk about it. I grew up in a culture where if you say you need help out loud or start with a therapist, that meant that you were crazy and you were viewed as damaged or broken. That is not true. I view asking for help and seeking out that help as a form of bravery and ownership of the things that plague you.”
She continued, referring to music’s role in this process:
“My brother and I are the first in our family to break this cycle, and because we have this amazing platform that we’ve built, we can pass the hope along. I’ve used writing my whole life to deal with my dark and sinister sides, and it’s so beautiful to discover that those black spots in your life do not define you; they exist. Through therapy, I’ve learned to acknowledge and respect them instead of pushing them down or denying them, which in turn comes through in the music.”
In 2023, Halestorm also teamed up with country artist Ashley McBryde for a duet called ‘Terrible Things’ to draw attention to mental challenges. The song was originally part of their 2022 album ‘Back From The Dead.’
You can watch the singer’s entire chat below.
