Lizzo conquered her anxiety using meditation. This practice has become increasingly popular among celebrities and everyday people seeking mental wellness solutions.
The 36-year-old pop star has spent years battling the mental health issue but she’s now revealed she found a technique that helped after she started using meditation to calm herself down — and she also decided to isolate herself from distractions in a bid to banish negative thinking. Mental health experts often distinguish between harmful isolation and beneficial solitude.
“I’ve been working to get my anxiety under control for years. And then I decided that I want to release and I’m ready to stop waiting to be myself like fully and be happy,” she explained in a video posted as a TikTok Live. The video resonated with many fans who face similar struggles with anxiety.
“And I meditated. I calmed myself down. And I isolated a little bit, but not like made myself lonely, not the way I used to when I was depressed. I isolated myself in a mindful way where I had no distractions,” Lizzo continued, highlighting an important distinction that many mental health professionals emphasize in treatment approaches.
“I loved to distract myself with people. I loved to distract myself with food. I loved to distract myself with drinking. I loved to distract myself with problems that I would create. I would love to do that. And I stopped doing that. And I just focused on me.” This kind of self-awareness is often considered a crucial component in managing anxiety effectively.
In the video, Lizzo also spoke about her recent weight loss admitting she stopped drinking “two to three” large Starbucks drinks a day and swapped sugary treats for savory snacks. This dietary change represents a significant shift in her daily routine.
“I do something sweet. It’s gotta be with some sort of like carb. I’ll have like almond butter and toast. So, everybody’s body is different,” she said. “Find out what works for you … [I believe the only thing that] works across the board, science-wise, is calories in versus calories out. That’s just how the human body works.” Health professionals often note that finding personalized nutrition approaches tends to be more sustainable long-term.
It comes after Lizzo recently admitted she has been in a “state of depression” after a string of lawsuits were launched against her because she became convinced she was “hated” by the world. This reveals the complex relationship between public perception and mental health that many celebrities face.
“I knew I was going to have to do my biggest [album],” she told host Jay Shetty speaking on the “On Purpose” podcast. The podcast has become a notable platform for celebrities to discuss mental health challenges openly.
“I had this feeling that everybody hates me for something that isn’t true. But at the end of the day, because of the position I’m in, everybody hates me,” Lizzo revealed, touching on the unique psychological pressures that come with fame and public scrutiny.
“I’ve been in a state of depression because I didn’t know how to fix it. I was dark and I was scared of people. I was like, you can’t trust anyone, you can’t love anyone, I don’t want to talk to nobody.” These feelings reflect common symptoms associated with depression that many people experience.
Lizzo was hit with multiple suits in 2023 when several of her former background dancers filed suit alleging that the singer subjected them to sexual harassment. The singer/rapper denied any wrongdoing. The legal challenges clearly took a toll on her mental wellbeing.
The “About Damn Time” hitmaker — whose new record ‘Love in Real Life’ will be released later this year — added that she has had to go to some “dark” places on the upcoming album. She said: “I have some songs that are very dark.” Many artists channel their personal struggles into their creative work as a form of processing difficult emotions.
Her journey highlights the growing conversation around celebrity mental health and the various coping mechanisms that can be effective. By sharing her experience, Lizzo joins other public figures who have opened up about anxiety and depression, potentially helping to reduce stigma around these common conditions.
The combination of meditation, mindful isolation, and lifestyle changes represents a holistic approach to mental wellness that many health professionals advocate, showing that managing anxiety often requires addressing multiple aspects of daily life.
