Episode Details

Singer-songwriter Donovan Woods joins me for an unfiltered conversation about identity, mental health, and the long journey toward becoming the person you actually want to be.

We dig into the experiences that shaped his new album The Things Were Never Good If They’re Not Good Now — a record born out of therapy, self-reckoning, and recognizing the patterns in his life that needed to change.

Donovan talks candidly about growing up in a musical home, why songwriting came more naturally than performing, and the strange emotional consequences of life on the road. He shares insight into male vulnerability, losing a close friend, and why validation from a crowd can quietly warp your sense of self.

This episode is honest, grounding, and filled with moments that will resonate with anyone who’s struggled with identity, self-esteem, or the pressure to hold yourself together.

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