Dua Lipa On: Radical Optimism, Falling On Stage, And "Writing Yourself Into A Good Idea"

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<p><em>New episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers.</em></p> <p>---</p> <p>Talking creativity and sanity with one of the world's biggest pop stars.</p> <p> </p> <p>British-Albanian singer-songwriter Dua Lipa emerged as a global pop sensation with her captivating blend of sultry vocals, empowering lyrics, and infectious beats. Born in London in 1995 to Albanian parents, Lipa's musical journey began at a young age, inspired by her father's own musical career. She hosts the podcast <em>Dua Lipa: At Her Service,</em> and her latest album is <em>Radical Optimism</em>. </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p><strong>In this episode we talk about:</strong></p> <ul> <li>What she means by radical optimism – and how it applied when she literally fell on stage</li> <li>How she resists the temptation to fully armor herself</li> <li>Her famous work ethic and packed schedule  </li> <li>Her non-negotiable daily practices, including meditation</li> <li>Her social media hygiene (specially, how to stay sane when nearly 80 million people follow you on Instagram alone)</li> <li>And we have a great conversation about creativity, including how she builds psychological safety with her team in studio and on tour</li> <li>Why she had to write 97 songs to make this one album</li> <li>And her concept of "writing herself into a good idea" – as she says, "You have to be shit to be good." </li> </ul> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Related Episodes:</strong></p> <ul> <li><a href= "https://www.tenpercent.com/tph/podcast-episode/bill-hader" target= "_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Bill Hader on Anxiety, Imposter Syndrome, and Leaning into Discomfort</a></li> <li><a href= "https://www.tenpercent.com/tph/podcast-episode/pema-chodron-2024" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Pema Chödrön, Renowned Buddhist Nun, On Her One Non-Negotiable Happiness Strategy</a></li> <li><a href= "https://www.tenpercent.com/tph/podcast-episode/jacqueline-mattis-340" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">The Science of Hope | Jacqueline Mattis</a></li> <li><a href= "https://www.tenpercent.com/tph/podcast-episode/george-mumford-337" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Hope Is a Skill | George Mumford</a></li> <li><a href= "https://www.tenpercent.com/tph/podcast-episode/sebene-selassie-338" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Discomfort: A Counterintuitive Source of Hope | Sebene Selassie</a></li> </ul> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Sign up for Dan's weekly newsletter</strong> <a href= "https://bit.ly/3QtGRqJ" target="_blank" rel= "noopener noreferrer"><strong>here</strong></a></p> <p><strong>Follow Dan on social:</strong> <a href= "https://bit.ly/3tGigG5" target="_blank" rel= "noopener noreferrer"><strong>Instagram</strong></a><strong>,</strong> <a href="https://bit.ly/3FOA84J" target="_blank" rel= "noopener noreferrer"><strong>TikTok</strong></a></p> <p><strong>Ten Percent Happier online</strong> <a href= "https://bit.ly/46TZglY" target="_blank" rel= "noopener noreferrer"><strong>bookstore</strong></a></p> <p><strong>Subscribe to our</strong> <a href= "https://bit.ly/3FybRzD" target="_blank" rel= "noopener noreferrer"><strong>YouTube Channel</strong></a></p> <p><strong>Our favorite playlists on:</strong> <a href= "https://spoti.fi/3Qa8kMT" target="_blank" rel= "noopener noreferrer"><strong>Anxiety</strong></a><strong>,</strong> <a href="https://spoti.fi/3MjtMxF" target="_blank" rel= "noopener noreferrer"><strong>Sleep</strong></a><strong>,</strong> <a href="https://spoti.fi/3QvyA5J" target="_blank" rel= "noopener noreferrer"><strong>Relationships</strong></a><strong>,</strong> <a href="https://spoti.fi/3QxZASc" target="_blank" rel= "noopener noreferrer"><strong>Most Popular Episodes</strong></a></p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Full Shownotes:</strong> <a href= "https://www.tenpercent.com/tph/podcast-episode/dua-lipa" target= "_blank" rel= "noopener noreferrer">https://www.tenpercent.com/tph/podcast-episode/dua-lipa</a></p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Additional Resources:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Download the Ten Percent Happier app today: <a href= "https://10percenthappier.app.link/install" target="_blank" rel= "noopener noreferrer">https://10percenthappier.app.link/install</a></li> </ul> <p> </p>