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Selena Gomez got candid about her mental health journey.

In a recent conversation with "TODAY" show co-host Hoda Kotb and Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy on the podcast "Making Space," Gomez, 31, discussed her ongoing journey with mental health and her commitment to reshaping societal conversations surrounding it.

Gomez, known for her past battles with bipolar disorder, revealed her personal ethos, emphasizing her desire to support others and navigate life's distractions. She spoke of reclaiming her story and finding freedom.

 "I think life can get distracting, and there's so much noise, and titles don't scare me anymore because I claimed my own story. I told my story, and I felt freedom from it," Gomez explained, as per Billboard.

Advocating for mental health has been a consistent passion for Gomez, culminating in the creation of Rare Beauty makeup line. Notably, she ensured that a portion of sales would contribute to the Rare Impact Fund, aimed at providing vital wellness resources to children and teenagers, including suicide prevention initiatives.

"Ultimately we are able to help over 700,000 schools, we've raised $13 million... my goal has always been, 'How can I make a positive change in this world?,'" she told Kotb.

"Doing it through makeup sounds a little interesting but it is a part of your mental health. It's mind, body and soul, people think they should feel a certain way and I wanted Rare to be a place where everyone felt like they belong."

Gomez fondly remembered an encounter with an older woman struggling with a divorce around the release of her empowering 2019 single, "Lose You To Love Me," noting that their brief five-minute conversation brought her more fulfillment than snapping a selfie with a fan.

Reflecting on the significance of genuine connections, Gomez pointed out the profound impact of meaningful interactions, such as the brief exchange she had with the woman.

Despite concerns about overexertion, Gomez stressed the importance of self-care saying, "I have boundaries. I learned to say no when I need to. I have great relationships and friends and wonderful relationships with people that I learn from."

Gomez's vulnerability extends to her documentary "My Mind & Me," where she candidly explores her battles with depressive episodes and anxiety. At the Rare Beauty Mental Health Summit, she discussed the necessity of boundary-setting, even in her social media presence.

"I felt empowered by doing that," she quipped, "by saying, 'This is just for me.'"

Looking forward, Gomez acknowledged the ongoing nature of her mental health journey saying,"I will always be working on my mental health, and I will always evolve. I'm not better or worse than anyone. I'm simply just a person living and surviving every day."