Casey Donovan: Start A Conversation

The Aussie singer exclusively opens up to OK! about her role as an ambassador for R U OK? Day

While opening up about her struggles was an all-important first step, Casey now practises mindfulness every day. ‘In the last six months I’ve started meditation,’ says the star, who uses the app Insight Timer. ‘Every morning I wake up and meditate – just to ground myself and to give myself the confidence that I’m moving in the right direction. It’s been such a beautiful thing for me to do, and to not feel guilty for laying on the couch or sitting on a nice chair for 30 minutes.’ Another thing people can do? Simply open your front door and step outside! ‘Just going for a walk or sitting by the ocean and looking up – a lot of people forget to look up these days,’ Casey adds. ‘Talk to friends, hang out with friends and don’t box yourself in.’

These days Casey Donovan is riding high. Her live show Chicago has opened to rave reviews, with critics praising her performance as prison queen bee Matron ‘Mama’ Morton. ‘They’re definitely big boots to fill,’ admits Casey, who follows in the footsteps of legends like Queen Latifah.