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Hailey Bieber says her journey toward building a healthy relationship with fame is still a work in progress.
The 29 year old model, entrepreneur and founder of Rhode spoke candidly about life in the spotlight during a Feb. 18 appearance on the Therapuss with Jake Shane podcast. In the conversation, she reflected on the emotional toll that constant public scrutiny can take.
Bieber described the pressure of dealing with widespread commentary about her personal life as mentally exhausting. She explained that trying to satisfy or respond to millions of opinions often leads to frustration and self doubt. At times, she admitted, she questions why strangers feel compelled to criticize her at all. The sheer scale of attention, she said, can pull her into a cycle of feeling like she has to constantly defend or prove herself.
She acknowledged that she still struggles with people pleasing tendencies because she wants to be understood. However, over time she has learned that repeatedly explaining herself rarely changes public perception. According to Bieber, it is easy for people to misinterpret a small moment without understanding the larger context of someone's life. She has come to realize that no amount of clarification can fully control how others choose to see her.
Although that awareness has helped, it does not mean criticism hurts any less. Bieber shared that setting boundaries and protecting her peace have become essential tools in
maintaining her mental health. She also expressed gratitude for having a strong support system of people who understand the unique challenges that come with living so publicly.
In the same interview, Bieber spoke warmly about motherhood. She and her husband Justin Bieber welcomed their son, Jack Blues, who is now 16 months old. She said becoming a mother has been one of the most joyful experiences of her life. Even though she always knew she wanted children, she found that nothing truly prepares you for what the experience will be like.
Bieber noted that one unexpected realization has been how relaxed she feels as a parent, especially as a first time mom. Looking ahead, she said she would like to expand her family someday. While she is not in a rush, she is open to having another child and is choosing to take the journey one day at a time.
