May 22, 2026 · 2h 3m
Skylar Grey trades the music industry grind for rural life and conservation
#2504 - Skylar Grey
Understanding the psychological toll of the music industry highlights why prominent artists are choosing rural self-reliance and creative independence.
- 1Skylar Grey discusses her artistic evolution from a child performer to releasing her independent album Wasted Potential.
- 2A move to a rural environment provided vital psychological benefits and a healthier creative outlet away from industry pressures.
- 3The daily realities of country living spark a broader discussion on livestock protection and American wildlife conservation history.
The brief
Grammy-nominated artist Skylar Grey joins Joe Rogan to trace her journey from a child performer to a solo artist, highlighting the release of her new album, Wasted Potential, and her shift away from the traditional music industry grind.
Grey discusses her transition to a rural lifestyle, explaining how moving close to nature provided psychological benefits that helped her escape the intense pressures of her early career and find a healthier creative rhythm.
The conversation shifts to the practical realities of country living, exploring the daily challenges of protecting livestock from predators and how these experiences reshape one's relationship with the natural world.
Rogan and Grey also examine the history of wildlife conservation in America, reflecting on how human development and environmental management have altered ecosystems and changed how people interact with local wildlife.
Featuring
Skylar GreyListen to the full episode and explore every guest, topic, and moment on PodLume.