Radiohead’s Ed O’Brien on Depression, Trauma & Finding Light Again

Ed O'Brien is a member of Radiohead and the artist behind his new solo album "Blue Morpho." We discuss healing from depression, childhood trauma, the creative process, embracing uncertainty, the future of music, and more. READ MORE👉🏼http://bit.ly/richroll996 ✌🏼🌱 - Rich This Episode Is Brought To You By… Squarespace: Use code RichRoll to save 10% off👉🏼https://bit.ly/squarespace2025 Rivian: Electric vehicles that keep the world adventurous forever👉🏼https://www.rivian.com WHOOP: Join now and get one month free👉🏼https://www.join.whoop.com/Roll Birch: Get 27% off ALL mattresses + 2 free eco-rest pillows👉🏼https://bit.ly/birchliving Ollie: Get 70% off your Welcome Kit with code RICHROLL👉🏼https://bit.ly/OllieRRP Check out all of the amazing discounts from our Sponsors👉🏼https://www.richroll.com/sponsors LISTEN / SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/rrpitunes Spotify: http://bit.ly/rrpspotify Google: http://bit.ly/rrpgooglepods Meal Planner: http://meals.richroll.com Voicing Change Book: http://richroll.com/vc Clips Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/RichRollPodcastClips Newsletter: http://bit.ly/rollcallemail CHAPTERS 00:00:00 Start 00:01:35 Body Intelligence 00:03:10 Universe Is Knocking 00:05:59 Dark Night Of The Soul 00:09:31 Healing Modalities 00:11:50 Childhood Trauma 00:16:44 Burden Of Dissatisfaction 00:18:50 AD BREAK 1 00:19:46 Life In Radiohead 00:25:50 Self Worth And Hiding 00:27:35 Spirit And Nature 00:34:14 Embracing Uncertainty 00:39:15 Songwriting Process 00:41:50 AD BREAK 2 00:42:08 AI And Music 00:48:09 Making Blue Morpho 00:51:12 Film Composition 00:55:02 Healing Lessons 00:57:15 Advice For Hard Times 00:59:15 California Influence 01:03:50 Advice For Artists 01:06:09 Radiohead Today CONNECT WITH RICH ✩ Website - http://richroll.com​ ✩ Rich Roll Podcast - https://richroll.com/all-episodes/ ✩ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/richroll/ ✩ Twitter - https://twitter.com/richroll ✩ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/richrollfans ✩ Strava - https://www.strava.com/athletes/14443?oq=rich ✩ Memoir: Finding Ultra - https://www.richroll.com/shop/books/finding-ultra/ ✩ Meals - http://meals.richroll.com​ ✩ Cook - The Plantpower Way - https://www.richroll.com/shop/books/the-plantpower-way-signed/ ✩ Italian! - The Plantpower Way: Italia - https://www.richroll.com/shop/books/the-plantpower-way-italia-signed/ ✩ Support - https://www.patreon.com/richroll Thanks To The Team: Jason Camiolo, Dan Drake, Morgan McRae, Blake Curtis, Desmond Loh * * * * * NEW TO RICH? Hi I'm Rich Roll. I'm a vegan ultra-endurance athlete, author, podcaster, public speaker & wellness evangelist. But mainly I'm a dad of four. If you want to know more, visit my website or check out these two the NY Times articles: http://bit.ly/otillonyt http://bit.ly/vegansglam I LOVE MAIL! SEND IT HERE: 2630 Conejo Spectrum St. Thousand Oaks, CA 91320 #richroll #richrollpodcast