Ellie Goulding's Shocking Revelation

Ellie Goulding opens up about her struggle with post-natal depression after the birth of her son in 2021

Nature played a crucial role in helping Goulding cope with post-natal depression, with walks in the countryside bringing a sense of life back to her

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The singer emphasizes the significance of nature in easing the numbness she experienced during her battle with post-natal depression

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Desperate to understand post-natal depression, Goulding engaged in extensive research, feeling as though she was losing her mind

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Goulding reflects on her lifelong struggle with anxiety and credits nature as a salvation, stemming from her chaotic and dysfunctional upbringing

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Childhood anxiety for Goulding is linked to her parents' divorce when she was five, particularly conversations about financial struggles

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Goulding acknowledges positive changes in the industry since the MeToo movement, highlighting better protections for young singers and the presence of chaperones in her record label

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The singer discusses the prevalence of uncomfortable situations with male producers in the music industry, describing advances as a "kind of currency" that was once expected but has significantly changed

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