Demi Lovato has never shied away from vulnerability, and now she’s doubling down on what that transparency means—not just for her, but for her fans. In a candid interview on the Las Culturistas podcast, the singer and actress reflected on a critical moment at age 18 when she had to decide whether to go public about her personal struggles or keep them private.
It was a time marked by turmoil, including a highly publicized incident during a tour with the Jonas Brothers that ended with Lovato entering rehab. Her then-manager gave her a choice: sweep it under the rug or face it head-on. Lovato chose the latter, driven by a sense of duty to be the role model she never had growing up.
“I didn’t have someone talking about eating disorders when I was 13,” she shared. “So I became that person for someone else.”
Over the years, Lovato has bravely detailed her battles with self-harm, bulimia, addiction, and bipolar disorder. These issues were front and center in her documentaries Simply Complicated and Dancing With the Devil, providing an unfiltered look into her recovery journey.
Now, Lovato says she’s stronger, healthier, and focused on the future. She’s preparing to release her latest album, It’s Not That Deep, this Friday. The project marks another evolution in her artistry, featuring singles like “Fast,” “Here All Night,” and “Kiss.”
As she turns the page on past pain, Lovato’s message remains clear: healing is hard, honesty is powerful, and no one should have to go through it alone.
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