The unspoken hardships of parenting: mental health, support & society
Life in Black & White (and all the shades in between)Show Notes
Motherhood. Fatherhood. Parenting. No one really tells you how hard it can feel behind closed doors. In this raw and honest episode of Life in Black & White podcast, we sit down with Candice Davis, the founder of After Birth London to talk about the unspoken hardships of parenting — the ones we don’t post on Instagram and rarely say out loud. We dive into the realities of becoming a parent, the pressure to “hold it all together,” and how mental health quietly shapes both motherhood and fatherhood. From postpartum depression and fear of judgement, to feminism, identity, and the myth of the “perfect mum,” this episode pulls back the curtain on what parenting really looks like.
BUY US A COFFEE & SUPPORT THIS PODCAST https://buymeacoffee.com/thepokus/membership
FOLLOW LIFE IN BLACK & WHITE ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61550640089772 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_pokus/
Visit AfterBirth London: https://www.afterbirth.london/
A big shoutout to Time Capsule Production: https://www.timecapsuleproductions.co.uk/
More from Life in Black & White (and all the shades in between)
How can we build stronger, more positive relationships between parents and schools? In this episode of Life in Black & white podcast, we chat with Euan MacLean, founder of AdParents and former teacher, about parent-school partnerships, systemic challenges in education, and practical strategies to foster trust and collaboration.
What if the hardest conversations are the ones we need the most?
Can imagination really change your life?
What would happen if women finally felt safe enough to tell the truth?
What is fame really like behind the scenes?