4D with Demi Lovato is a podcast hosted by American singer Demi Lovato. Its first episode was released on May 19, 2021; new episodes are released weekly each Wednesday, along with the accompanying video versions on Lovato's YouTube channel.[1] In each episode, Lovato interviews special guests focusing on topics including mental health, LGBTQIA+ rights, equity and justice, body positivity, art, environment, and activism.[2]

4D with Demi Lovato
Demi Lovato looking to the camera with colored rays coming from her eye.
Presentation
Hosted byDemi Lovato
Genre
Format
LanguageEnglish
UpdatesWeekly (Wednesday)
Length25–53 minutes
Production
No. of episodes23
Publication
Original releaseMay 19 (2021-05-19) –
November 17, 2021 (2021-11-17)
Ratings3.9/5 Edit this on Wikidata
Provider
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Websitehttps://shows.cadence13.com/podcast/4d-with-dl Edit this on Wikidata

In its first episode, Lovato publicly came out as non-binary and announced her decision to change her gender pronouns to they/them, before talking about gender identity and non-binary community with author and performer Alok Vaid-Menon.[3]

Background

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On March 30, 2021, Lovato announced via Twitter that she would release a podcast in partnership with Cadence13, OBB Media, and SB Projects.[4] The podcast trailer was released on May 12, 2021, stating she would "share what's on her heart".[5]

Episodes

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Episodes are released weekly, on Wednesdays. As of November 19, 2021, the podcast has aired 23 episodes.[6]

No.TitleLengthOriginal air date
1"Alok Vaid-Menon"36:21May 19, 2021 (2021-05-19)
Lovato delved into her journey to coming out as non-binary with author and performer Alok Vaid-Menon, explaining how Vaid-Menon and musician Sam Smith helped her to heal.[7]
2"Glennon Doyle"41:08May 26, 2021 (2021-05-26)
Lovato discussed coming out, addiction, and the concept of happiness with author Glennon Doyle. She reflected on gender performance, her individual journeys toward recovery, and shared an intimate internal monologue she once told herself, that she would never be truly happy.[8]
3"Drew Barrymore"37:33June 2, 2021 (2021-06-02)
Actor Drew Barrymore opened up about her experience as a child star in Hollywood and the two shared about rehabilitation experiences and addiction.[9]
4"Patricio Manuel"38:41June 9, 2021 (2021-06-09)
Lovato and professional transgender boxer Patricio Manuel shared their journeys of finding their identities and to live out their truth everyday.[10]
5"Jane Fonda"39:50June 16, 2021 (2021-06-16)
Lovato shared her coming out journey with actor Jane Fonda, the two talked about patriarchy and the critical fight for global climate.[11]
6"Jameela Jamil"47:55June 23, 2021 (2021-06-23)
Lovato chatted with actor and advocate Jameela Jamil about taking back ownership of own bodies, eating disorders, mental health issues and addiction.[12]
7"Chelsea Handler"36:48June 30, 2021 (2021-06-30)
Lovato talked with comedian Chelsea Handler about therapy, body image, being topless, and building empathy.[13]
8"JoJo"40:45July 7, 2021 (2021-07-07)
Singer JoJo spoke with Lovato about her comeback story, body image, and the pressure to look a certain way as an artist.[14]
9"JoJo Siwa"43:16July 14, 2021 (2021-07-14)
Dancer JoJo Siwa opened up about coming out, "gay awakenings", and building an empire.[15]
10"Chaz Bono"26:16July 21, 2021 (2021-07-21)
Actor Chaz Bono talked with Lovato about his journey toward sobriety, gender transition, and fascination with cults.[16]
11"Dr. Steven Greer"36:10July 28, 2021 (2021-07-28)
Lovato brought ufologist Steven M. Greer to dive deep into their mutual fascination with extraterrestrial life.[17]
12"Sadhguru"43:27August 4, 2021 (2021-08-04)
Lovato discussed about cultivating joy, protecting the planet, and motorcycles with yogi and visionary Jaggi Vasudev.[18]
13"Michael Pollan"44:51August 11, 2021 (2021-08-11)
Lovato talked about the powers, risks and potentiality of plant medicine.[19]
14"Bretman Rock"40:28August 18, 2021 (2021-08-18)
Lovato discussed with beauty influencer Bretman Rock about spirituality, non-binary identity and her grandmother's influence.[20]
15"Emily Hampshire"53:23September 1, 2021 (2021-09-01)
Lovato and actor Emily Hampshire talked about eating disorder, sexuality, and their first meeting.[21]
16"Jordan Firstman"45:49September 8, 2021 (2021-09-08)
Lovato had a "hilarious", "soulful" and "meta" conversation with writer and filmmaker Jordan Firstman.[22]
17"Hailey Bieber"39:16September 17, 2021 (2021-09-17)
Lovato and model Hailey Bieber recounted their memory from the Met Gala, talked about business venture and Bieber addressed rumors surrounding relationship with husband Justin Bieber.[23]
18"Justin Baldoni"47:58September 22, 2021 (2021-09-22)
Lovato discussed about masculinity and femininity, trauma response, and the Baháʼí Faith with author Justin Baldoni.[24]
19"Jonathan Van Ness"33:39September 29, 2021 (2021-09-29)
Lovato chatted with hairdresser and television personality Jonathan Van Ness about spirit and wisdom to Queer Eye, childhood experiences, and LGBTQIA+ rights.[25]
20"Jay Shetty"40:54October 6, 2021 (2021-10-06)
Lovato and life coach Jay Shetty discussed about finding purpose, self-love and expanding circle of relationships.[26]
21"Ricardo Gonzalez"25:57October 13, 2021 (2021-10-13)
Lovato talked about extraterrestrial life, illusions and the importance of living fully with author and researcher Ricardo Gonzalez.[27]
22"Shan Boodram"34:28November 8, 2021 (2021-11-08)
Lovato and intimacy educator Shan Boodram talked about intimacy and tried to break down the stigma around pleasure, whilst Lovato launched a vibrator, the Demi Wand, with Bellesa.[28]
23"Congresswoman Cori Bush"34:03November 17, 2021 (2021-11-17)
Lovato and US Congresswoman Cori Bush discussed how Bush's life experiences shaped her career as an activist and politician.[29]

References

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