House Calls | Josh Groban: How Do You Connect With The Essence Of Who You Are?

If we find ourselves off track in life, how can we ground ourselves and find our flow again?
When Josh Groban first stepped on stage as a shy 7th grader assigned to a solo by his music teacher, his own mother didn’t know he could sing. Fast-forward three decades, and Josh has sold 35 million records worldwide. Josh’s rise to fame as a singer, songwriter and actor happened relatively quickly, he says, and along the way, he sometimes lost sight of what he cared about, pursued the wrong things, and experienced loneliness and depression. Through those difficult times, Josh sought therapy and built deeper connections with loved ones and learned to turn to them for support.
In this episode, Dr. Murthy and Josh Groban explore the challenges of navigating life when it becomes overwhelming, the power of the arts to heal, the importance the arts for young people, and how music has the power to transport us.
(07:09) Did Josh ever imagine his music could bring healing for people?
(09:30) Why are teachers so important for young artists?
(08:18) How Josh dealt with self-doubt
(23:01) What helped ground Josh as his fame grew?
(27:03) How does Josh know when he’s chasing the right things?
(33:34) How does Josh find the balance between hustle and flow?
(40:32) The isolation of fame
(49:43) The courage to work with a therapist
(55:30) The power behind Josh’s song “River”
(01:04) What do the arts do for our mental health & well-being?
(01:07:36) How is Josh Groban supporting the arts for young people?
(01:10:12) Why does Dr. Murthy feel so connected to Josh Groban?
(01:13:36) Why should we pursue experiencing the arts in our lives?
(01:17:02) Where has Dr. Murthy turned for inspiration or solace in music?
(01:18:47) Can we create more access to the arts for young people and turn STEM to STEAM?
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