Expressing Yourself Through Art | Simon Neil on Happy Place | Happy Place Podcast

How is art a form of self-expression? Fearne talks to Biffy Clyro’s frontman, Simon Neil, about life on the road, mental health in young men, the positive impact of meditation, and the joy of expressing yourself through art.
“We’re kind of trained to think if something finishes or comes to an end, that it’s immediately a bad thing… and actually there is a liberty to moving forward, and having choices, and having opportunities...”
Which art form allows you to best express yourself?
CONTENT WARNING: suicide.
Simon Neil is a vocalist, a guitarist, a songwriter, and the well-known frontman for the Scottish rock band, Biffy Clyro.
In the UK, the Samaritans can be contacted on 116 123. In the US, the National Suicide Prevention Hotline is 1-800-273-8255. In Australia, the crisis support service Lifeline is on 13 11 14. Hotlines in other countries can be found here: www.suicide.org...
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[@fearnecotton]

Which art form allows you to best express yourself?

[@seanmiller9567]

Amazing podcast. Great to have Simon in this format. Always been a fan and enjoy hearing you create a space for this kind of conversation. Huge love

[@davehall3630]

This is absolutely brilliant. Lots of important messages on mental health which will resonate with a lot of people. Thank you Fearne & Simon.

[@darkpirate9524]

Amazing honesty in this video from you both 🙏🏼

[@Zeehannayassin]

Love you fearne. And love him and biffy clyro

[@flyykashung2144]

Love you Fearne