PALOMA FAITH Opens Up On TRAUMATIC Pregnancy, Postpartum Psychosis & Motherhood
Exhibit A with Abbey ClancyShow Notes
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 Intro 0:35 Paloma Faith on Her Multi-Faceted Career 1:57 Women and the Unrealistic Dream 3:09 Raising Empowered Daughters 4:25 Growing Up in Hackney 5:04 Learning Independence as an Only Child 6:47 Managing Responsibility and Empathy 7:55 A Codependent Relationship with Her Mother 9:08 Coping with Health Anxiety 10:13 Motherhood as Preparation for Life’s Challenges 12:19 Hyper Responsibility and Emotional Intelligence 14:07 The Struggle of ‘Having It All’ 17:03 The Realities of Sacrifice in Motherhood 21:07 Redefining the Term "MILF" 23:01 Writing for Mothers and the Importance of Self-Care 26:21 The Pressure of Perfection in Parenting 30:14 The Realities of Pregnancy and Childbirth 33:07 Paloma’s Experience with Postpartum Psychosis 37:18 The Importance of Sisterhood and Sharing Experiences 43:14 Balancing Career and Motherhood 48:43 Co-Parenting and Separation Therapy 52:52 Writing an Album About Relationship Breakdown 57:10 The Next Chapter for Paloma Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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