During her recent check in with Audacy’s Mike Adam at the Hard Rock Hotel New York, Kylie Minogue opened up about mental health, sharing what helps keep her in a good space, especially after being in the music industry as long as she has.

“All of us have voices in our head, and I definitely have that,” Kylie began, “and I think it's kind of well known that if you're in this industry, if you're a creative person or you're kind of front facing, there's all that kind of insecurity and judgment.”

“So I try to like do, the right self-talk,” Kylie shared. Noting, “I can't say it always is that way,” but that she can usually, “talk myself around,” back to the right way.

In addition to positive self-talk, Kylie also share, “I’ve always been able to count on my family. Just to be able to say something out loud. Just saying it… you can often deal with it just saying it and just offloading it.”

“I'm so glad the conversation is happening now,” Kylie added. “I wanna say especially in this field,” but “in every field,” noting “this is the only job I've ever had, so this is the world I know, and it really just wasn't a consideration before.”

Reflecting on how it was all “just go, go, go… you can do this… you're working for the man kind of thing.” Compared to how it is now, with many coming to “realize that it's important, that element of mental well being.”

Audacy's I’m Listening initiative aims to encourage those who are dealing with mental health issues to understand they are not alone. If you or anyone you know is struggling with depression or anxiety, know that someone is always there. Additionally, the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week at 988.

Words by Maia Kedem Interview by Mike Adam