In an interview on the show "On Purpose with Jay Shetty," Kahan said he struggles with self-image and is concerned about the negative aspects of his life.
"I worry that I’ve spent a lot of time hating myself. When I wake up and think, ‘Why do I feel like shit?’ I’m angry. The morning is beautiful, the birds are chirping, it’s gorgeous outside. Aside from career success, I have this nice little life, and I wish I could wake up and not be miserable for no reason—sometimes I feel that way. I’ve often felt that way and had to push through it every day," he stated.
Kahan explained that he discussed his condition in the upcoming Netflix documentary "Out of Body," which he said was difficult to watch.
"It came out in the documentary—even my mom pointed it out, and I had no idea. I think she knew I had something like that, but she didn’t know how much it affected me. It’s just this thing that’s inside me, and it’s a tough concept because you’re so tied to who you are and the feelings you have. It’s complicated," he shared.
Thanks to his music, Kahan claims he has found a great way to confront his issues. He says the response he received to the song "Shape of My Shadow," which deals with body dysmorphia, made him realize how important it is to talk about his problems.
"This is something that’s hard to articulate and hard to talk about," he said.