Maisie Peters: “Writing About Happiness Was Terrifying”

In this episode of Airing Your Dirty Laundry, Maisie Peters joins Daphne Berry in the laundromat for a candid conversation about burnout, love, growing up online, and the making of her new album Florescence.Fresh off supporting Taylor Swift, Coldplay, and Conan Gray, Maisie opens up about reaching a breaking point at the end of 2024 and making the difficult decision to step away from touring to prioritise her mental health. She reflects on the pressure of constantly pushing forward, learning how to slow down, and why choosing sustainability over burnout became essential for her future as an artist.The pair also dive into the inspiration behind Florescence, Maisie’s first album written from a place of stability and happiness. From writing about healthy love for the first time to navigating life with her famously offline “Emoji Man” boyfriend, Maisie shares how her relationship reshaped both her songwriting and perspective on life. Along the way, they discuss pubs in London, favourite books, social media boundaries, green flags in men, and why reading fiction might be the ultimate personality trait.Maisie also reflects on working with Georgia Groome for her Angus, Thongs and Perfect Snogging-inspired album trailer, collaborating with Amelia Dimoldenberg, and the surreal feeling of building a project inspired by the romantic comedies she grew up loving.Created by Daphne BerryProduced by Daphne Berry and Imogen RennieCamera Crew: Machine StudiosSound Crew: Jay JulesEditing: Daphne BerryMusic: ReviloIllustrations: Joe Neathway BrownLogo: Samuel BurchfieldFilmed on location at The Tumble Club, WaterlooThis episode of Airing Your Dirty Laundry was filmed on Gadigal Country. We would like to acknowledge the Gadigal people, the traditional custodians of this land and pay our respects to the Elders both past, present and emerging.Follow us!Instagram: @airingyourdirtylaundryTikTok: @AiringYourDirtyLaundry