Lorde Says MDMA Therapy ‘Changed the Game’ on Her Stage Fright
- On June 24, 2025, Lorde shared in a television interview that undergoing MDMA therapy helped her overcome stage fright she had struggled with her entire life.
- She had suffered from severe stage fright since age five, starting with community theater, and previous therapies failed to resolve it.
- After undergoing MDMA therapy, Lorde said she woke up the next day feeling the anxiety was gone, stating, "Oh, it's over."
- Ahead of her June 27 album release 'Virgin,' which explores rebirth and transformation, she previewed new songs at a London event and called forthcoming gigs "our masterpiece."
- This breakthrough changed her relationship to performing, enabling her to now enjoy touring and approach live shows with renewed confidence.
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Lorde Credits MDMA For Helping Her Get Over Her ‘Horrific Stage Fright’
Lorde, at this point, is a veteran performer. For a long time before she reached that level, though, she didn’t always thrive on stage as she dealt with some anxiety. On The Late Show With Stephen Colbert yesterday (June 24), though, she explained to the host how she got over it. Lorde told Colbert that she had the “truly the most horrific stage fright” since she was doing community theater performances at about five years old. Colbert asked how…
Lorde Says MDMA Therapy ‘Changed the Game’ on Her Stage Fright
Lorde is opening up about how MDMA therapy helped her overcome debilitating stage fright, crediting the treatment with changing her relationship with live performance entirely. During an appearance on The Late Show With Stephen Colbert, the pop star candidly discussed how she once suffered from “truly the most horrific stage fright” that dated back to her early childhood in community theatre. When Colbert asked how she got past it, Lorde didn’…
Miley Cyrus Reveals How EMDR Therapy Helped Her Conquer Stage Fright
Cyrus described EMDR as “life-saving,” saying the therapy was pivotal in helping her overcome stage fright. She compared the sessions to watching a movie in her mind and revisiting difficult experiences in a safe environment. “I came out of it, and I’ve never had stage fright again,” she shared. “Ever.”
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