Zedd Opens Up: Why He's A Better DJ Sober & How Music Became His Therapy

In this enlightening conversation, Grammy-winning artist Zedd (Anton Zaslavski) opens up about his creative process, relationship with success, and personal growth journey. From discussing the challenges of staying authentic in an algorithm-driven music industry to sharing his path toward sobriety and healthier living, Zedd reveals how he's maintained artistic integrity while achieving massive commercial success. He explains his approach to performing live shows, the importance of building a trustworthy team, and how he's learned to navigate fame while staying grounded in who he is beyond the spotlight. Get Zedd’s new album Telos In this episode you will learn: Why creating art for yourself rather than an audience leads to more authentic and impactful work How to maintain artistic integrity in an algorithm-driven entertainment industry The importance of surrounding yourself with people who genuinely care about your wellbeing Why checking in on friends and fellow artists is crucial for mental health How Zedd discovered he could perform better sober and transformed his relationship with alcohol For more information go to https://www.lewishowes.com/1713 For more Greatness text PODCAST to +1 (614) 350-3960 More SOG episodes we think you’ll love: Hozier – greatness.lnk.to/1596SC Jeezy – greatness.lnk.to/1480SC Rachel Platten – greatness.lnk.to/1663SC Get more from Lewis! Get my New York Times Bestselling book, Make Money Easy ! Get The Greatness Mindset audiobook on Spotify Text Lewis AI YouTube Instagram Website Tiktok Facebook X Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.