Noah Kahan recently shared that when he steps away from the spotlight, he often "goes into 'Hannah Montana mode'," a reference to the beloved character of the same name who leads a double life as a regular girl and transforms into a performing superstar on stage. As the singer of "The Great Divide," he's learned to balance his personal life with public scrutiny by switching off and leading a normal life when he returns to his wife, Brenna Nolan, in Vermont. He compared his situation to that of the fictional character played by Miley Cyrus in the Disney teen series.
Speaking to E! News, Noah said, "I have an amazing family and a lovely wife, and a whole life outside of music that allows me to feel grounded. Every time I go home to Vermont, my family grounds me in the best way." He continued, "I go into 'Hannah Montana mode,' you know? I take off the wig and just be myself."
The 29-year-old star has never found it difficult to slip back into normal life, saying, "I've always found it easy to disconnect, which is nice." Noah recently opened up about his struggles with body dysmorphia and being candid about his mental health condition has allowed him to connect even further with his fans.
"It's amazing. It means that I can be myself and talk about the things I go through with specificity, and the fact that people receive that and find their own ways to connect to it is the greatest formula ever," he said. "It means I can just be me, and I'm very grateful for that."
Noah believes things have gotten "easier" for him since he spoke about his mental health problems, including depression and anxiety. Discussing how his life changed since he opened up, the "Northern Attitude" singer stated, "I think it's gotten easier. It allows me to be in the moment, to accept that I am worthy, and it's been a really lovely practice trying to stay present."
