Molly Carroll, MA, LPC
Molly Carroll, MA, LPC
Isaac Slade from The Fray: From Platinum Records to Personal Peace
Isaac Slade from The Fray: From Platinum Records to Personal Peace
Isaac Slade from The Fray: From Platinum Records to Personal Peace
Thursday 24th April 2025
Isaac Slade of The Fray shares his journey from rock stardom to finding peace and self-acceptance in this heartfelt episode.
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Episode Overview
- Isaac's journey from rock stardom to a quieter life.
- The impact of his religious upbringing on his music.
- How fame affected his mental health.
- The importance of self-care and vulnerability.
- Embracing life's messiness for personal growth.
We're all barely holding on and freaking out and feeling overweight and we should kind of just use that as our starting point.
Isaac Slade, the lead singer of The Fray, joins Molly Carroll in this heartfelt episode of Cracking Open. Isaac opens up about his journey from rock stardom to finding peace in a quieter life. Growing up in a religious family, Isaac was encouraged to follow his musical passions, which eventually led him to form The Fray. Their music became the soundtrack to many people's lives, but the pressures of fame took a toll on Isaac's mental health.
He shares candidly about experiencing onstage panic attacks and the eventual decision to step away from the band to focus on self-care and his family. Now, living as a stay-at-home dad and record shop owner, Isaac embraces the messiness of life and encourages others to do the same. This episode is filled with raw honesty, humour, and reflections on the importance of self-acceptance and mental health.
If you've ever felt overwhelmed by life's demands, Isaac's story will remind you that it's okay to be a bit messy and that true strength comes from embracing our vulnerabilities.