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Caspar Lee Opens Up About Anxiety, Tourette’s and Leaving YouTube [The Untold Story]

In this powerful episode of Under The Surface, Smithy sits down with YouTube pioneer and entrepreneur Caspar Lee. Despite his outgoing online persona and business success, Caspar opens up about his lifelong journey with mental health, starting with his diagnosis of Tourette’s, OCD, and ADD at age six. From making videos in his bedroom in South Africa to building multiple successful companies, including Influencer.com and an investment fund, Caspar's story is one of resilience and adaptation. However, beneath the success, he shares his raw battle with severe anxiety that emerged during Lockdown—a struggle so intense it made him question whether he could even attend his own wedding. Caspar provides an unfiltered look at living with Tourette’s in his early years, from disrupting classes to making involuntary monkey noises near an elephant on safari. He discusses how therapy became his turning point, teaching him not to fight his anxiety but to sit with it, and shares the practical tools that helped him recover. Now preparing for his wedding and leading successful businesses across London, New York, Dubai, and LA, Caspar reflects on how facing his mental health challenges head-on has shaped both his personal life and entrepreneurial journey. Join us as we go #UnderTheSurface with Caspar Lee for an intimate conversation about mental health, business success, and finding peace with your past. 00:00 - Introduction Caspar Lee joins the podcast—his many roles in YouTube, entrepreneurship, and mental health advocacy. 02:10 - Caspar’s Childhood and Early Life Growing up in South Africa, his family background, and how his upbringing shaped his creativity. 05:34 - Living with Tourette Syndrome Caspar’s diagnosis at age six, how it affected his childhood, and misconceptions about the condition. 09:27 - What is Tourette Syndrome? Caspar explains Tourette Syndrome, tics, and how it manifests differently for people. 12:30 - Navigating School and Adolescence with Tourette Syndrome The impact of Tourette Syndrome during teenage years, social struggles, and learning to adapt. 17:48 - Family Support and Personal Growth The role of his family during difficult moments, including his parents' divorce. 19:33 - Losing His First YouTube Channel Caspar’s first YouTube channel was banned, forcing him to start over—but it led to a breakthrough. 23:09 - The Secret to YouTube Success Caspar breaks down his success: collaboration, creativity, consistency, and timing. 24:05 - Convincing His Family About YouTube as a Career How Caspar convinced his parents that YouTube was a viable career path. 28:05 - Dealing with Online Hate & Negativity How Caspar handled negative comments and why he avoided major controversy. 32:00 - Collaborating with Celebrities on YouTube How Caspar brought A-listers like Ed Sheeran and Kevin Hart onto his channel. 37:28 - Meeting Ed Sheeran & Hollywood’s Approach to YouTube The inside story of how Ed Sheeran ended up filming at Caspar’s house. 42:20 - From YouTube to Entrepreneur Why Caspar pivoted to business and co-founded multiple companies. 46:21 - The Growth of His Business Empire Caspar discusses the scale of his businesses and the challenges of leadership. 50:01 - Mental Health Struggles After Lockdown Caspar opens up about experiencing anxiety post-pandemic and how he managed it. 51:02 - Lessons Learned & Advice for the Future Caspar reflects on his journey, the biggest lessons from his career, and advice for aspiring creators and entrepreneurs.