PALOMA FAITH Opens Up On TRAUMATIC Pregnancy, Postpartum Psychosis & Motherhood
Abbey Clancy welcomes Paloma Faith, the multifaceted singer, actress, fashion icon, and author. Paloma opens up about her diverse career, which began unexpectedly in Hackney and evolved into international fame. She discusses her Sunday Times bestseller, "MILF," which reflects on the pressures women face today, societal expectations, and the myth of having it all. In a conversation full of warmth, wit, and depth, Paloma shares her struggles with motherhood, societal ideals of beauty, and the emotional toll of balancing career, family, and self-care. She delves into her upbringing by a fiercely independent single mother, her experience of postpartum psychosis, and the complexities of co-parenting after a relationship breakdown. This episode offers an honest portrayal of what it means to be a modern woman navigating fame, family, and personal growth.0:00 Intro0:35 Paloma Faith on Her Multi-Faceted Career1:57 Women and the Unrealistic Dream3:09 Raising Empowered Daughters4:25 Growing Up in Hackney5:04 Learning Independence as an Only Child6:47 Managing Responsibility and Empathy7:55 A Codependent Relationship with Her Mother9:08 Coping with Health Anxiety10:13 Motherhood as Preparation for Life’s Challenges12:19 Hyper Responsibility and Emotional Intelligence14:07 The Struggle of ‘Having It All’17:03 The Realities of Sacrifice in Motherhood21:07 Redefining the Term "MILF"23:01 Writing for Mothers and the Importance of Self-Care26:21 The Pressure of Perfection in Parenting30:14 The Realities of Pregnancy and Childbirth33:07 Paloma’s Experience with Postpartum Psychosis37:18 The Importance of Sisterhood and Sharing Experiences43:14 Balancing Career and Motherhood48:43 Co-Parenting and Separation Therapy52:52 Writing an Album About Relationship Breakdown57:10 The Next Chapter for Paloma Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.