Destiny's Child's Michelle Williams Talks Relationships and More(EXCLUSIVE)

Destiny's Child's Michelle Williams Talks Mental Health, Relationships, and New Music (EXCLUSIVE)

Sep. 12 2022, Published 10:16 a.m. ET

Most celebrities can be mortified if the details of their non-public lives have been leaked to the public — but Michelle Williams isn’t maximum celebrities.

From starring on Broadway to making a song for former President Barack Obama on the White House, Michelle has spent the last twenty years in the public eye. Unbeknownst to her lovers, she used to be battling depression in the back of the scenes. It wasn’t till 2018 that she stepped out of the spotlight and mastered the art of checking in.

In an exclusive interview with Distractify, the podcast host got candid about leaning on her loved ones all through her psychological well being adventure. Plus, Michelle talked going back to her roots together with her emblem new unmarried “Candy Corn Love.”

Destiny Child’s Michelle Williams on how her relationships have helped her “stay sturdy.”

More than a decade after Destiny’s Child disbanded, the trio stays tight-knit. Both Michelle and Kelly Rowland joined Beyonce for her iconic Coachella efficiency that left us all in shambles — and their chemistry extends a long way past the level.

We requested the Masked Singer alum how she handles life when occasions get difficult. According to her, she leans on her relationships with God, her friends, and most importantly, herself.

“I did not want to test in with others because I didn't want to really feel like I used to be a burden. And I wasn't checking in with myself as a result of I did not actually wish to keep it actual with myself,” Michelle explained in her chat with Distractify. “But I'm so thankful to be in the house that I'm in [now]. I’m aligned with people who fit my core values.”

“All the relationships that I have, we assist each other stay sturdy, you know, to get through seasons,” the singer added. It used to be those relationships that helped Michelle see the silver lining after she was identified with chronic melancholy at 30 years previous.

Roughly a decade later, she was compelled to face her mental well being struggles head-on.

Michelle Williams talks her psychological health adventure and the foundation in the back of her ‘Checking in’ podcast.

Following her cut up along with her ex-fiancé — Chad Johnson — in 2018, the singer-songwriter enrolled herself in a remedy facility, the place she took time to concentrate on her mental health. The singer used to be candid about her situation and phrase of her hospitalization quickly unfold online. Before long, chaos ensued.

“It used to be like the shot heard ‘round the world,” Michelle recalled. Although she describes herself as an “open ebook,” after changing into headline news, Michelle soon regretted her transparency. “I used to be like, 'What did I do just?'”

However, what came about next best confirmed that she “did the right thing.” Michelle continued, "Before you know it, a couple of people would pull me to the side and say, ‘Michelle, thank you so much for talking about your journey.’”

With this, she was empowered to empower … or inspired to inspire, if you will. Michelle added, “I just decided that I would, at any given moment, share about my journey, what it's been like, and how you can overcome it.”

And she’s been able to do exactly that on her podcast, Checking in with Michelle Williams.

In addition, Michelle recently revealed that she’s back in the booth. The singer recently dropped a brand new bop about one of life’s simplest pleasures — BRACH's Candy Corn.

Michelle Williams teamed up with BRACH's Candy Corn to drop her first single in five years.

Love exists in many forms. For Michelle, that’s a cone-shaped candy that’s synonymous with fall.

The singer-songwriter is well-aware that Candy Corn may be the most controversial candy in the history of Halloween, but that hasn’t stopped her from professing her love for BRACH's from the mountain tops.

The release of her latest single marked the end of a five-year hiatus for Michelle, as the singer hadn’t “written a song in years”. Michelle explained, “[But] this came to me so quickly. That means that me and my relationship with Candy Corn is meant to be.

“Because when you align with something that's right, it don't take long for things like that to happen.” The musician shared with a smile, “I want to say I probably should make a living out of doing just jingles. Like, I might be in the wrong profession.”

To win a one-of-a-kind swag bag from BRACH’s, you can enter the #BrachsSweepstakes by professing your love for the sweet treat on social media using the hashtag #TeamCandyCorn. Visit Brachs.com/candycornsweepstakes to learn more!

If you or someone you know needs help, use SAMHSA Behavioral Health Treatment Services Locator to search out improve for mental health and substance use disorders in your house or call 1-800-662-4357 for 24-hour assistance.

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