Shawn Mendes Reveals The Truth About His Two-Year Hiatus & Opens Up About His New Album

@shawnmendes opens up to Jay Shetty in this raw and revealing conversation about his journey over the past two years. For the first time, Shawn shares the real reason behind his tour cancellation and delves deep into his struggles with mental health and fame. He discusses his process of self-discovery, healing, and the creation of his most honest album yet. Shawn also offers candid insights into his relationship with Camila Cabello.

In this interview, we discuss
00:00 Intro
03:21 Cancelling Tour
10:20 Making Tough Choices to Grow
12:42 Breakdowns Lead to Breakthroughs
15:05 Authenticity in Music
19:04 The Power of Vulnerability
26:40 The Hardest Internal Question
28:33 Joining a Men's Circle
31:13 Facing Pain Instead of Running From It
38:20 Shawn Opens up About Grief and Guilt Over a Lost Friend
49:30 Healing Through Art and Music
53:09 Questioning ‘Forever’ Love
57:01 Candid Insights Into His Relationship w/ Camila Cabello
01:02:10 Why Partnership is More Than Just Love
01:07:52 How to Be Open to Love
01:12:10 How to Appreciate the In-Between Moments
01:14:04 Dreaming About Your Ex
01:16:03 How To Trust Your Inner Voice and Path
01:24:04 Surprising Shawn w/ an Emotional Letter
01:31:30 Shawn Mendes on Final Five

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[leilani_merk]

Shawn has grown into such a beautiful and understanding soul man I love this guy

[josmb]

I think he is highly sensitive. Many artists are.These people are sensitive, very empathetic and very creative. They have a more sensitive nervous system and a more complex brain. They experience things differently, more intensely and think long and deeply about everything. About 1 in 5 people have this personality trait. But they often only find out when they get tangled up. They always try to comply with 'what should be' and what others expect of them. But this often leads to an unhappy life. Glad Shawn found his true self...

[marials]

Jay is so right when he said that Shawn is an old soul. I am enjoying the interview a lot, Shawn seems like such a sweet, kind and sensitive person ❤

[aadyaa_]

Shawn is one of a kind. A gem of a person. Absolutely love love love him. I could listen to him talk forever. The voice, the warmth, the smile... everything about him is so special.
He truly deserves the best of everything that comes his way.
Only love and great respect for you Shawn ❤. One of the greatest comebacks ever ❤
I love you Shawn ❤

[samantastrautina]

I could listen Shawn talking for hours❤

[leoribeirop]

he's probably the best person in this whole industry, he's so pure and genuine, such an amazing heart, down to earth and humble person. he deserves the greatest things in the world, after Rock in Rio i felt so good to see him better and healthier after the hiatus. i hope he doesn't give up on making songs, cause that's what's he do the best, he literally was born for that, he's able to pass so much emotion and his feelings through his music, it's insane. i love this guy so much, he needs to be protected at any cost

[wlojvxu]

Didnt skip a single minute...You came a long way shawn... Im so proud of you... Thank you for existing ❤...
Also, thank you Jay for letting him be the real human he always is, in this podcast ☺️

[foundagain]

The way he said « also, if you’re not sure you might not be ready to make this decision yet» Y E S. We feel so stuck in having to make decisions right here right now… When all we really need is to take a few steps back and actually think about it… Damn I have so much respect for this human being.
This podcast was just pure therapy, and for the first time I actually felt understood while at the same time not actually talking to the person. THANK YOU.

[judy]

Mental Health is no joke.... love when people with influence and power be the voice

[DominionAnako-bbry]

I appreciate everything you do for us, Jay Shetty

[michelepfaff]

He has become so beautifully soulful, authentic and true to himself while being happy & grateful to where he is now. So wonderful to see such a spark of golden light that through his music, will light a way for others. The journey's that rip us open becomes the most profound & learning journeys that change our lives. I feel this new music is just that for him as well as others.

[nattitv]

I wish Shawn could speak w/ Dan Reynolds from Imagine Dragons who's a huge advocate for mental health including anxiety & depression, and is such a good human being. ❤ He tours constantly but has really been in a healthy place. Dan has been a mentor for Benson Boone.

[acsquared]

Shawn has beautiful energy so calm wow. 🥰

[edaa]

This is going to be so good!!! I cannot wait to watch

[richardbennettiii]

I think we as humans idealized love and sometimes a great partnership is more practical. We want those butterflies, we want to feel inlove, but love changes, love evolves. And you can love someone, but if you dont have the same goals or at least similar destinations we will constantly pull each other to bend and change who the other person is. No one will fill all of our needs, can we be ok with that? And i think most people that look for wholeness can be ok with that if they dont think of love like a fairy tail. Maybe is not as fun, but it is much more healthy.

[melodiesinmyhead]

Looking forward to hearing about the growth in this interview 🧡

[alessiagiacone]

Thank you so much for this beutiful episode and your beautiful soul Shawn. ♡

[salyol]

Interesting interview even young ones can burn out when doing too much. A must to slow down make time for oneself otherwise your health will be affected mentally and maybe physically.

[naomiferreira]

Shawn is such a beautiful human. Camila has a place in his heart for sure. 🤗🤗 the new look is 🔥

[nancycaballero]

My daughter and I have been patiently waiting for him to heal so we can get to experience him live ❤