Sara Bareilles On: Songs That Write Themselves, Grief That Doesn't Destroy You, and Why There's Nothing To Fix
Summary
Dan Harris interviews Sarah Bareilles about her new album and documentary, *Good Grief*, exploring how loss transformed her art and life. They discuss the three friends she mourns, the role of medication in managing anxiety, and her fertility struggles. Bareilles shares how grief fostered presence and gratitude, framing her work as a vulnerable offering to help others process their own pain.
Topics discussed
Introduction: Pop songs about grief and Sarah Bareilles' new album
Sarah's vulnerability and the integration of her personal grief into her art
The transformative power of grief and finding presence in loss
Meditation, Buddhism, and confronting the reality of death
Stories of three friends lost: Andrea Gibson, Joe, and Gavin Creel
Navigating anxiety, depression, and the role of medication
Creative silence during 2020 and the song 'Nothing to Fix'
Aging, impermanence, and receiving songs as transmissions
Faith, fertility struggles, and the song 'A Love Story'
Surrender, mystery, and the balance of service and self-interest
The song 'Heartland', patriotism, and political grief
Conclusion: The 'Good Grief' documentary and tour details
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