Conversations With Candice

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  Am I Going To Die Alone? 27.07.2026 46min

  "Living with a man is not a prerequisite for a good, healthy relationship. Do not let loneliness win in a quiet moment and fill that precious space in your bed with any old flimsy dickhead."Welcome back to Chapter Two, Episode Six of Conversations with Candice! We are past the halfway mark of our season on Love & Relationships, and today we are tackling three massive, deeply nuanced listener dilemmas that range from dating burnout abroad to bedrooms running dry.Candice and co-producer Uncle Bode take on the Dilemma Inbox to answer the real, unfiltered questions you’re too afraid to ask out loud. How do you stop settling out of fear, how do you protect your mind from social media rage, and how do you reignite intimacy when life gets in the way?Inside the Dilemma Inbox today:Dilemma 1 (Voice Note from Sylvia in Indonesia): Single for 4 years, living abroad, and terrified of "dying alone." Candice and Bode break down why cohabitation isn't mandatory for commitment, the value of writing down your "dream imperfect man," and the critical distinction between materialistic and moral standards.Dilemma 2 (Deconstructing "DL" Rumors & Algorithm Bias): A wild story about a Northwest London ex prompts a vital discussion on homophobia, algorithm bias, how social media ruins self-governance, and why you must stop reading the comment section.Dilemma 3 (Fixing a Dry Bedroom): Still in love and flirting, but the sex life is non-existent? Candice and Bode unpack how external stress, financial pressure, male mid-life epiphanies, perimenopause, and drops in testosterone affect libido—plus why straight couples need to drop the shame around sex toys.Bode’s Golden Rule on Social Media: Understanding the "Rage Bucket" and reclaiming your ability to form independent opinions without online bias.No experts, no perfection. Just real conversations about life as we're actually living it.📚 READ & CONNECT ON SUBSTACKJoin the inner circle on Substack for deep-dive articles, essays, and offline sex/relationship talks:Substack Profile: https://candicebrathwaite.substack.com🔗 LISTEN & SUBSCRIBE ACROSS CHANNELSSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6ifcRNeOOcHOgovuhk9i2K?si=6c87234b263c4547Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/conversations-with-candice/id1882427274Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.co.uk/podcasts/54f972c1-650d-401a-8418-cf499de44b24/conversations-with-candiceAcast RSS Feed: https://feeds.acast.com/public/shows/conversations-with-candice📱 FOLLOW CANDICE ON SOCIALSInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/candicebrathwaiteTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@candicebrathwaite🎬 PRODUCTION NOTES & CREDITSProduced by: Undeniable ProductionsExecutive Produced by: Candice Brathwaite Aboderin and Bode AboderinEnjoyed this episode? Subscribe so you never miss a conversation.Conversations with Candice is hosted by two-time Sunday Times bestselling author and cultural commentator Candice Brathwaite. New episodes every week.Get in touch: contact@conversationswithcandicepodcast.comListen on Acast: https://shows.acast.com/conversations-with-candiceWatch on YouTube: https://youtube.com/@conversationswithcandicepodFollow Candice:Instagram: @candicebrathwaiteTikTok: @candicebrathwaiteIf you love the show, please leave a review, it really helps others find us. Remain Unrealistic. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Your Mother Dosen't Have To Love You 20.07.2026 33min

  "Who said a mother's love was fundamental? Preach to me, because we are learning together. What if, before they were our mothers, they were just broken girls and women themselves?" Welcome back to Chapter Two, Episode Five of Conversations with Candice! This season is all about love and relationships, but today we are widening the lens completely. We aren't just talking about romantic partnerships; we are honoring the massive emotional weight of parental wounds, family dynamics, and the grueling, necessary process of saving ourselves. Candice and co-producer Uncle Bode return to the chamber to answer heavy-hitting questions from the listener inbox. How do you stop letting the ghosts of your past dictate your present, and how do you find comfort in quiet places when you've been conditioned to run on pure chaos? Inside the Dilemma Inbox today:Dilemma 1: A well-known couple of 30 years (with six grown children!) wants to start a podcast about their real marriage struggles but is paralyzed by the fear of public judgment. Candice and Bode break down the core difference between the 'fear of knowing' and the 'fear of judging,' and why you shouldn't roll in the mud with the pigs. Dilemma 2 (The Mother Wound): Going 'no-contact' with a mother is the healthiest decision, yet why does peace feel so terrifyingly unfamiliar? Candice digs deep into her own 8-year journey of no-contact, detailing how seeking chaos is actually letting your abuser 'get you twice,' and challenging the societal narrative of 'unconditional maternal love.' The 'Lucky Bag' of Life: Rebuilding your identity and self-worth block by block when you were only given the gift of life—nothing more, nothing less. Bode’s Take on Universal Approval: Choosing to make moves that let you sleep soundly at night, accepting that not everyone is built to understand or support your path. No experts, no perfection. Just real conversations about life as we're actually living it. 📚 READ & CONNECT ON SUBSTACKJoin the inner circle on Substack for deep-dive articles, essays, and community discussions:Substack Profile: https://candicebrathwaite.substack.com🔗 LISTEN & SUBSCRIBE ACROSS CHANNELSSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6ifcRNeOOcHOgovuhk9i2K?si=6c87234b263c4547Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/conversations-with-candice/id1882427274Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.co.uk/podcasts/54f972c1-650d-401a-8418-cf499de44b24/conversations-with-candiceAcast RSS Feed: https://feeds.acast.com/public/shows/conversations-with-candice📱 FOLLOW CANDICE ON SOCIALSInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/candicebrathwaiteTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@candicebrathwaite🎬 PRODUCTION NOTES & CREDITSProduced by: Undeniable Productions Executive Produced by: Candice Brathwaite Aboderin and Bode Aboderin Enjoyed this episode? Subscribe so you never miss a conversation.Conversations with Candice is hosted by two-time Sunday Times bestselling author and cultural commentator Candice Brathwaite. New episodes every week.Get in touch: contact@conversationswithcandicepodcast.comListen on Acast: https://shows.acast.com/conversations-with-candiceWatch on YouTube: https://youtube.com/@conversationswithcandicepodFollow Candice:Instagram: @candicebrathwaiteTikTok: @candicebrathwaiteIf you love the show, please leave a review, it really helps others find us. Remain Unrealistic. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  "I Don't Want To Want Things" 13.07.2026 1h 6min

  "I don't want to want things. I need to create space in my head, and not wanting is a way to create space in your head and find peace... If I don't know it exists, it doesn't exist."Welcome back to Chapter Two, Episode Four of Conversations with Candice! This season is all about love and relationships, but today we are pivoting entirely into our relationship with ourselves, our ambitions, and the toxic, relentless pace of the digital world. Candice is throwing out the cue cards to welcome a true internet pioneer, fashion icon, and accidental founder to the studio: the incredible Freddie Harrel.For years, Freddie was that girl, the baseline framework for UK fashion blogging, a Pinterest favourite, and one of only 50 Black women globally to raise over $1 million in venture capital to scale her startup hair brand, Rad Swan.But behind the Vogue headlines and the high-profile retail deals was a high-stakes ecosystem of investor calls, supply chain nightmares, hyperemesis, and an relentless digital pace that her nervous system simply wasn't built to survive.In this beautifully raw, transparent conversation, Freddie and Candice pull back the curtain on the "Girl Boss" illusion. They dive deep into the reality of Sunday night panic attacks, why your body will always make the final decision when a space no longer serves you, the hidden operational impact of Apple’s iOS 14 privacy updates, and the incredible liberation that comes with hopping off the career train, taking the bus, and choosing mental clarity over public validation.Inside this episode:The "ASOS Freddie" & Blogging Era: Looking back at a time when the internet felt smaller and communities felt real.The Venture Capital Toll: What happens holistically to your identity, mental health, and spirit when you scale a public startup.Deconditioning from "Productivity": Rewiring your brain to choose being over constant achieving.Shedding Outfits for Clicks: Candice shares her personal wardrobe shift and why she stopped dressing for the streets' algorithm.The Failed $1M+ Celebrity Deal: Freddie reveals the untold story of signing a massive US star and how she finally found peace when the deal fell through.No experts, no perfection. Just real conversations about life as we're actually living it.📚 READ & CONNECT ON SUBSTACKJoin the inner circle on Substack for deep-dive articles, essays, and community discussions:Substack Profile: https://candicebrathwaite.substack.com🔗 LISTEN & SUBSCRIBE ACROSS PLATFORMSSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6ifcRNeOOcHOgovuhk9i2K?si=6c87234b263c4547Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/conversations-with-candice/id1882427274Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.co.uk/podcasts/54f972c1-650d-401a-8418-cf499de44b24/conversations-with-candiceAcast Feed: https://feeds.acast.com/public/shows/conversations-with-candice📱 FOLLOW THE GUESTFreddie Harrel Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/freddieharrel/📱 FOLLOW CANDICEInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/candicebrathwaiteTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@candicebrathwaite🎬 PRODUCTION CREDITSProduced by: Undeniable ProductionsExecutive Produced by: Candice Brathwaite Aboderin and Bode AboderinEnjoyed this episode? Subscribe so you never miss a conversation.Conversations with Candice is hosted by two-time Sunday Times bestselling author and cultural commentator Candice Brathwaite. New episodes every week.Get in touch: contact@conversationswithcandicepodcast.comListen on Acast: https://shows.acast.com/conversations-with-candiceWatch on YouTube: https://youtube.com/@conversationswithcandicepodFollow Candice:Instagram: @candicebrathwaiteTikTok: @candicebrathwaiteIf you love the show, please leave a review, it really helps others find us. Remain Unrealistic. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  You Are A Single Mother (And He's Taking The Piss) 06.07.2026 47min

  "I'm gonna need you to respect the want like it's a need. The way you need to breathe is the way you need to get to your knitting class. Because as women with busy lives, it's very easy to not respect the want... and when you disrespect the want, one day the want is gonna come down the road and fling your head back and disrespect you."Welcome back to Episode Three of Chapter Two of Conversations with Candice. This season is all about love and relationships, and let's be completely for real, the listener boxes are absolutely scalping me. Candice is back on a strict school pick-up time crunch today, but we are holding absolutely nothing back as we unpack four massive, deeply layered listener dilemmas.From analyzing our own vibrations to refusing early compromise in the dating pool, today we challenge standard societal milestones and talk about what happens when boundaries must stand on business. Co-producer Bode also steps out from behind the monitor to offer an essential patriarchal perspective on dating expectations, financial goalposts, and separating parental duties from relationship breakdowns.Inside the Dilemma Inbox today:Dilemma 1: Should you wait until your life is perfect or you’ve officially "arrived" to start dating? Candice and Bode break down the toxic moving goalposts created by social media timelines.Dilemma 2: What does it mean when a nightlife "big dog" plays the perfect partner on date one but hits you with breadcrumbs and slow replies by date three? Unpacking the psychology of early dating compromises.Dilemma 3: A 39-year-old neurodivergent mother of three manages the entire emotional and physical workload alone, only for her 50-year-old non-committal partner to claim her independence is a "red flag." Candice issues an emergency reality check, and Bode drops a firm boundary line regarding fatherhood.Dilemma 4: Navigating a 40-year marriage when love remains but intimacy is completely dead.No experts, no perfection. Just real conversations about life as we're actually living it.📚 READ & CONNECT ON SUBSTACKJoin the inner circle on Substack for deep-dive articles, essays, and community discussions:Substack Profile: https://candicebrathwaite.substack.com🔗 LISTEN & SUBSCRIBESpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6ifcRNeOOcHOgovuhk9i2K?si=6c87234b263c4547Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/conversations-with-candice/id1882427274Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.co.uk/podcasts/54f972c1-650d-401a-8418-cf499de44b24/conversations-with-candiceAcast Feed: https://feeds.acast.com/public/shows/conversations-with-candice📱 FOLLOW CANDICEInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/candicebrathwaiteTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@candicebrathwaite🎬 PRODUCTION CREDITSProduced by: Undeniable ProductionsExecutive Produced by: Candice Brathwaite Aboderin and Bode AboderinEnjoyed this episode? Subscribe so you never miss a conversation.Conversations with Candice is hosted by two-time Sunday Times bestselling author and cultural commentator Candice Brathwaite. New episodes every week.Get in touch: contact@conversationswithcandicepodcast.comListen on Acast: https://shows.acast.com/conversations-with-candiceWatch on YouTube: https://youtube.com/@conversationswithcandicepodFollow Candice:Instagram: @candicebrathwaiteTikTok: @candicebrathwaiteIf you love the show, please leave a review, it really helps others find us. Remain Unrealistic. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  The Men Don't Want to Work 29.06.2026 39min

  "Respect the want like it's a need. The way you need to breathe is the way you need to get toyour class. Because as women with busy lives, it's very easy to not respect the want... and whenyou disrespect the want, one day it’s gonna come down the road and fling your head back anddisrespect you."Bob’s your uncle if you’ve got an uncle called Bob! Welcome back to Episode Two of ChapterTwo of Conversations with Candice. This season is all about love and relationships, and todayCandice is flying solo in the studio to tackle three incredibly raw, layered, and jaw-droppinglistener dilemmas.But before unlocking the inbox, today's episode starts with a heavy heart. Candice pays tributeto the legendary Kanya King OBE, founder of the MOBO Awards, who recently passed awayfrom colon cancer. In honour of Kanya’s memory, maternal spirit, and legacy, we are shining amassive light on the life-saving work of Black Women Rising, a charity dedicated to supportingBlack women navigating cancer care. Please see the links below to support, donate, orvolunteer.Inside the Dilemma Inbox today:Dilemma 1: What do you do when you're with an older man who refuses to work a 9-to-5 while you raise three dependent children? Candice breaks down how to slowly, safely pull your hand out of the lion's mouth.Dilemma 2: Unpacking the trauma of a 14-year marriage to a deadbeat, narcissistic ex who is currently weaponising your children and sending inappropriate messages. We talk about alignment, vibrations, and setting radical boundaries through third-party communication.Dilemma 3: How to completely rediscover your individual identity and independence after 18 years of being solely relationship centred and mother-focused.No experts, no perfection. Just real conversations about life as we're actually living it.SUPPORT BLACK WOMEN RISING Please support the incredible work being done for Black women navigating cancer:• Website: https://blackwomenrisinguk.org• Donate or Volunteer: https://blackwomenrisinguk.org/donateCONNECT WITH CANDICESubstack (Deep-Dive Articles & Community): https://substack.com/@candicebrathwaiteInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/candicebrathwaiteTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@candicebrathwaitePRODUCTION CREDITS• Produced by: Undeniable Productions• Executive Produced by: Candice Brathwaite Aboderin and Bode AboderinEnjoyed this episode? Subscribe so you never miss a conversation.Conversations with Candice is hosted by two-time Sunday Times bestselling author and cultural commentator Candice Brathwaite. New episodes every week.Get in touch: contact@conversationswithcandicepodcast.comListen on Acast: https://shows.acast.com/conversations-with-candiceWatch on YouTube: https://youtube.com/@conversationswithcandicepodFollow Candice:Instagram: @candicebrathwaiteTikTok: @candicebrathwaiteIf you love the show, please leave a review, it really helps others find us. Remain Unrealistic. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  We Should Have Got a Divorce 22.06.2026 1h

  "If there was any year we were gonna divorce, it was 2025... Any one of these days, one of us was sliding papers across this motherfucking table."Welcome back to Chapter Two of Conversations with Candice. We aren't easing you into the theme of love and relationships, we are dropping you straight into the deep end.This week, Candice is joined by her husband, co-producer, and partner of 14 years, Bode Aboderin for an episode that nearly didn't happen.Triggered by a powerful listener question about what a "10-year rebuild" actually looks like, Candice and Bode pull back the curtain on the curated edits of social media. They get brutally honest about the financial, mental, and emotional fires that pushed their marriage to absolute quicksand last year. This isn't a fairy tale; it's a raw look at what happens when the scaffolding crumbles, and why choosing each other daily is the hardest, most rewarding work there is.In this episode, we discuss:OOTP (Outfit Of The Pod): Uniqlo basics vs. Issey Miyake statements.The 4 Pillars of a Relationship: Balancing parental, business, intimate, and individual selves.The Illusion of Stability: Why chasing a perfect balance might be holding you back.Masculinity & Sacrifice: Bode opens up about quitting his corporate career for the family business and battling identity loss.The "Cliff" Analogy: Are you a strategic risk-analyzer or a "jump and figure it out" operator?The Power of Want over Need: Shifting away from the savior complex into true partnership.The Vasectomy: Why Bode made the decision for himself, and dealing with family expectations.Follow Candice across socials @candicebrathwaite. This episode is produced by Undeniable Productions and executive produced by Candice Brathwaite Aboderin and Bode Aboderin.Enjoyed this episode? Subscribe so you never miss a conversation.Conversations with Candice is hosted by two-time Sunday Times bestselling author and cultural commentator Candice Brathwaite. New episodes every week.Get in touch: contact@conversationswithcandicepodcast.comListen on Acast: https://shows.acast.com/conversations-with-candiceWatch on YouTube: https://youtube.com/@conversationswithcandicepodFollow Candice:Instagram: @candicebrathwaiteTikTok: @candicebrathwaiteIf you love the show, please leave a review, it really helps others find us. Remain Unrealistic. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Get off of the hamster wheel! 18.05.2026 39min

  It's the final episode of chapter one of Conversations with Candice, and what a ride it's been. Before we close this chapter, Candice covers everything from the show's upcoming season break and how you can now join the conversation in Chapter Two, to answering your listener questions live for the very first time.In this episode, Candice tackles:Manifestation - why you probably don't believe in yours yet, and how to fix thatFriendship trauma - the uncomfortable truth about seeking closureThe hamster wheel vs. true evolution - and how Candice finally reached contentmentShe also reflects on why chapter one was never about transforming in 10 weeks and why the real rebuild takes years, not episodes.Chapter Two is coming, and the theme is… Love and relationships.! Get ready.Want to be part of the conversation? Send your questions or voice notes to: contact@conversationswithcandicepodcast.comConversations with Candice is produced by Undeniable Productions.Enjoyed this episode? Subscribe so you never miss a conversation.Conversations with Candice is hosted by two-time Sunday Times bestselling author and cultural commentator Candice Brathwaite. New episodes every week.Get in touch: contact@conversationswithcandicepodcast.comListen on Acast: https://shows.acast.com/conversations-with-candiceWatch on YouTube: https://youtube.com/@conversationswithcandicepodFollow Candice:Instagram: @candicebrathwaiteTikTok: @candicebrathwaiteIf you love the show, please leave a review, it really helps others find us. Remain Unrealistic. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Stop Snagging, Start Living 11.05.2026 31min

  In this penultimate episode of Chapter One, Candice is calling out the one thing keeping you from moving into the life you've been building, perfectionism.Using the metaphor of a house that's been renovated but never moved into, Candice breaks down why "snagging" (obsessively nitpicking every last detail of your life’s rebuild) is really just procrastination wearing a designer outfit. She shares her own experience - from the early days of this very podcast launching with sound only coming out of one ear, to the nine episodes it took to finally get blackout blinds - as proof that you learn by doing, not by waiting until everything is perfect.This episode covers:Why perfectionism is a safety net, not a standardHow to know when enough is enough, on your own termsThe guilt of silence after chaos and why calm feels so foreignPracticing completion over perfectionHow to celebrate wins without immediately moving the goalpostsCandice's reminder this week: You don't need to fix your life in order to feel like you deserve to live in it.Note: After next week's Episode 10, Conversations with Candice is taking a 3–4 week break. Use the time to sit with everything from this chapter and actually move in.Follow Candice: @candicebrathwaite (never braithwaite) across all socials.Enjoyed this episode? Subscribe so you never miss a conversation.Conversations with Candice is hosted by two-time Sunday Times bestselling author and cultural commentator Candice Brathwaite. New episodes every week.Get in touch: contact@conversationswithcandicepodcast.comListen on Acast: https://shows.acast.com/conversations-with-candiceWatch on YouTube: https://youtube.com/@conversationswithcandicepodFollow Candice:Instagram: @candicebrathwaiteTikTok: @candicebrathwaiteIf you love the show, please leave a review, it really helps others find us. Remain Unrealistic. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  The Fee vs. The Fine: The Real Cost Of Pretending To Be Someone Else 04.05.2026 34min

  We're almost at the end of Chapter One and this episode is the one you've been building towards. After weeks of laying foundations, clearing out the rubble, and doing the deep internal work, it's finally time to talk about self-expression. What it looks like to actually show up as yourself in the world. Not performing. Not seeking permission. Not dressing for someone else's approval. Just you, fully expressed.In this episode, Candice breaks down:Why knowing yourself and believing in yourself are two very different thingsThe real cost of cosplaying as someone you're not (the fee vs. the fine)How dressing intentionally can be the fastest shortcut to your highest alignmentWhy self-expression is not about approval it's a statement, not a questionThe difference between "do you like who I am?" and "this is who I am"3 journal prompts to take into the next 7 daysIf you've been here since Episode 1, this one's for you. The cocoon is done. It's time to come out.Conversations with Candice is a series for anyone who's ready to rebuild from the inside out, one honest, unfiltered conversation at a time.Available on all major podcast platformsEnjoyed this episode? Subscribe so you never miss a conversation.Conversations with Candice is hosted by two-time Sunday Times bestselling author and cultural commentator Candice Brathwaite. New episodes every week.Get in touch: contact@conversationswithcandicepodcast.comListen on Acast: https://shows.acast.com/conversations-with-candiceWatch on YouTube: https://youtube.com/@conversationswithcandicepodFollow Candice:Instagram: @candicebrathwaiteTikTok: @candicebrathwaiteIf you love the show, please leave a review, it really helps others find us. Remain Unrealistic. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Why being a lukewarm b***h is the biggest threat to your glow-up 27.04.2026 31min

  Episode 7: The Demolition Episode - What You Need to Destroy to Finally Grow Strap on your hard hat, because this episode of Conversations with Candice is calling in the demolition squad.We're past the halfway point of this chapter, and after covering a foundations, permission, planning, and structure  it's time to talk about what you need to tear down in order to truly rebuild. Because growth doesn't just need effort. It needs space.In this episode, Candice gets raw and deeply personal about:Why most people's lives are designed for survival, not expansion.The courage it takes to demolish relationships that are holding you back (including parental ones).Why being a lukewarm bitch is the biggest threat to your glow-up.The inner enemy you can't demolish and how to beat them anyway.Why you sometimes must burn a bridge so you can never betray yourself again.How to stop energetically slumming it and start attracting people who match where you're going.+ Candice's practical homework to help you identify exactly who you've been vs. who you're destined to become.This one hits different. Don't say we didn't warn you.Enjoyed this episode? Subscribe so you never miss a conversation.Conversations with Candice is hosted by two-time Sunday Times bestselling author and cultural commentator Candice Brathwaite. New episodes every week.Get in touch: contact@conversationswithcandicepodcast.comListen on Acast: https://shows.acast.com/conversations-with-candiceWatch on YouTube: https://youtube.com/@conversationswithcandicepodFollow Candice:Instagram: @candicebrathwaiteTikTok: @candicebrathwaiteIf you love the show, please leave a review, it really helps others find us. Remain Unrealistic. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Why You Keep Underestimating Yourself (And How to Finally Stop) 20.04.2026 32min

  In this raw, unfiltered episode, Candice ditches the cue cards and delivers one of the most powerful episodes yet.Inspired by pacing her husband through his first 10K in over a decade and her own breakthrough performance, Candice unpacks what it truly means to make your new life watertight.If you're mid-rebuild and starting to forget how capable you are, this episode is your reminder.In this episode we cover:Why your highest capability and comfort cannot coexistHow fear uses your own mind to keep you small and how to override itThe power of your personal data (emotional resilience, lived experience) and why you must trust itWhy energy leaks; fear, self-doubt and limiting beliefs will destroy your rebuild before it's finishedThe truth about maintaining what you build, not just acquiring itHow to go to the edge of your capability and discover a version of yourself you won't believeKey quote: "Safety can be spiritual strangulation."Enjoyed this episode? Subscribe so you never miss a conversation.Conversations with Candice is hosted by two-time Sunday Times bestselling author and cultural commentator Candice Brathwaite. New episodes every week.Get in touch: contact@conversationswithcandicepodcast.comListen on Acast: https://shows.acast.com/conversations-with-candiceWatch on YouTube: https://youtube.com/@conversationswithcandicepodFollow Candice:Instagram: @candicebrathwaiteTikTok: @candicebrathwaiteIf you love the show, please leave a review, it really helps others find us. Remain Unrealistic. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  The Fear Isn't Failure. The fear is Being Seen 13.04.2026 33min

  We are DEEP in Chapter One of YOUR rebuild, and this week we're talking about Structure, the moment your private dreams go public. This is the stage where your new identity stops being internal and starts showing up in the real world for everyone to see, judge, and witness.In this episode, Candice breaks down why the fear you're feeling isn't really about failure, it's about exposure. She unpacks the three types of people in your audience (supporters, observers, and resistors), why resistors say more about themselves than about you, and how to keep building even when the noise gets loud.We're also covering Candice's practical tools to help you push through:The 48-Hour RuleNaming Your AudienceThe 10% Expansion RuleReplacing Approval with EvidenceIf your structure is going up and things are feeling tight, sticky, and scary; that's exactly where you're supposed to be. Keep building, babe.Enjoyed this episode? Subscribe so you never miss a conversation.Conversations with Candice is hosted by two-time Sunday Times bestselling author and cultural commentator Candice Brathwaite. New episodes every week.Get in touch: contact@conversationswithcandicepodcast.comListen on Acast: https://shows.acast.com/conversations-with-candiceWatch on YouTube: https://youtube.com/@conversationswithcandicepodFollow Candice:Instagram: @candicebrathwaiteTikTok: @candicebrathwaiteIf you love the show, please leave a review, it really helps others find us. Remain Unrealistic. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  You're Seeking Approval From People Who Aren't Thinking About You 06.04.2026 30min

  We can't put a brick down yet! We need planning permission first. But in this episode, we're talking about the metaphorical kind. Episode 4 is all about the invisible permission committee living rent-free in your head. You know the one; parents, friends, society, social media, and yes... even ghosts (people who haven't been in your life for years). We're diving deep into why so many of us are engaging in self-betrayal just to keep the committee happy, and why it's time to hand in your resignation. Candice gets personal, from a two-year battle over unfollowing everyone on social media, to a nipple piercing she sat on for three years, to showing up to London Fashion Week in a crumpled black hoodie when the jacket stayed home. Real stories. Real growth. Real accountability. This week's self-reflection question is: Whose permission do you think you need to be the best version of you? And on the flip side: What would your dream life look like if you remembered you didn't need anyone's permission to build it?We're deep in the rebuild. Don't skip steps. Follow Candice on Substack for more. Find Candice on all platforms: @CandiceBrathwaite @ConversationsWithCandicePod Conversations with Candice is not a therapy substitute, but it is a safe space to do the work. Take the deeper feelings to your journal, your therapist, or your people. Enjoyed this episode? Subscribe so you never miss a conversation.Conversations with Candice is hosted by two-time Sunday Times bestselling author and cultural commentator Candice Brathwaite. New episodes every week.Get in touch: contact@conversationswithcandicepodcast.comListen on Acast: https://shows.acast.com/conversations-with-candiceWatch on YouTube: https://youtube.com/@conversationswithcandicepodFollow Candice:Instagram: @candicebrathwaiteTikTok: @candicebrathwaiteIf you love the show, please leave a review, it really helps others find us. Remain Unrealistic. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Stop Living Someone Else's Life 30.03.2026 32min

  In this episode, we're getting into one of the most important steps of rebuilding your life: the blueprint. Not a vision board. Not a Pinterest aesthetic. The actual rules you're going to live by.Candice breaks down why so many of us are living lives designed by other people and what it really takes to start building one by your own intention.This episode is equal parts real talk and deep reflection, with a very honest detour about the people we may have to let go of in order to protect the life we're building.This episode covers:Why your blueprint is a rulebook, not a mood boardThe difference between standing on business and standing on a boundaryWhy we try to change our behaviour before defining our values (and why that never works)The power of giving yourself small permissions to outgrow the bullshitWhy some of the hardest boundaries to hold are with people we love mostSelf-sabotage, self-worth, and giving yourself a fighting chanceQuestions to sit with this week:If I wasn't scared of disappointing people, what would my life look like?What parts of my life feel like recovery instead of living?Why is it always tomorrow for me, but immediately for everyone else?Do I really love myself?Enjoyed this episode? Subscribe so you never miss a conversation.Conversations with Candice is hosted by two-time Sunday Times bestselling author and cultural commentator Candice Brathwaite. New episodes every week.Get in touch: contact@conversationswithcandicepodcast.comListen on Acast: https://shows.acast.com/conversations-with-candiceWatch on YouTube: https://youtube.com/@conversationswithcandicepodFollow Candice:Instagram: @candicebrathwaiteTikTok: @candicebrathwaiteIf you love the show, please leave a review, it really helps others find us. Remain Unrealistic. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Its Time to Strengthen Your Foundations 23.03.2026 29min

  I think it’s time to strengthen your foundations.Not in a dramatic way.Not all at once.But in the quiet, honest way where you admit something doesn’t feel as solid as it should.In this episode of Conversations with Candice, Candice talks about the part of growth no one really celebrates, the slow, unseen work that everything else depends on.Because a lot of the time, when things feel off…when you’re tired, overwhelmed, or constantly starting again…it’s not because you’re lazy.It’s not because you lack discipline.It’s because your foundations were rushed, skipped, or never fully built.This episode is a reminder that:• You don’t need to move faster, you might need to slow down• Burnout often starts long before you notice it• Stability is built in the quiet, unglamorous moments• You can’t build a life that feels good on foundations that don’t feel solidCandice shares why so many of us try to build quickly, what happens when we skip the groundwork, and how to start strengthening your life from the inside out, without pressure, shame, or starting over completely.If things have been feeling a bit shaky lately…this might be why.Enjoyed this episode? Subscribe so you never miss a conversation.Conversations with Candice is hosted by two-time Sunday Times bestselling author and cultural commentator Candice Brathwaite. New episodes every week.Get in touch: contact@conversationswithcandicepodcast.comListen on Acast: https://shows.acast.com/conversations-with-candiceWatch on YouTube: https://youtube.com/@conversationswithcandicepodFollow Candice:Instagram: @candicebrathwaiteTikTok: @candicebrathwaiteIf you love the show, please leave a review, it really helps others find us. Remain Unrealistic. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  The First Step to Rebuilding Your Life 16.03.2026 35min

  Welcome to the very first episode of Conversations with Candice. This episode is about something many people quietly think about… but rarely say out loud: What do you do when your life looks fine on the outside but doesn’t feel right on the inside? Episode 1 is a conversation about rebuilding your life.Not dramatically.Not by quitting everything overnight.But by understanding yourself differently. So many people reach a point where they are functioning, coping and showing up for everyone, yet feel disconnected from themselves. You can have the career, the relationship, the children, the responsibilities, and still feel tired in a way sleep doesn’t fix. This episode explores the emotional starting point of personal growth and self-awareness: the moment you realise you don’t need a new life, you need a new relationship with yourself. Candice talks about:• emotional burnout and mental load• feeling stuck even when life is “good”• losing identity in motherhood, relationships or responsibility• why high-functioning women still feel overwhelmed• the pressure to keep coping• the difference between survival mode and living intentionally• how rebuilding your life actually begins internally This is not a productivity podcast.This is not a “fix your morning routine” conversation. This is about emotional reset, self-trust and the quiet decision to stop living on autopilot. If you’ve ever felt:“Is this it?”“Why do I feel unhappy when I should feel grateful?”“I don’t recognise myself anymore.”“I’m doing everything right but it still feels heavy.” You’re not broken.You’re at a starting point. Conversations with Candice is a weekly podcast about personal growth, confidence, boundaries, motherhood, relationships, identity, healing and rebuilding a life that feels peaceful, not just looks successful. Enjoyed this episode? Subscribe so you never miss a conversation.Conversations with Candice is hosted by two-time Sunday Times bestselling author and cultural commentator Candice Brathwaite. New episodes every week.Get in touch: contact@conversationswithcandicepodcast.comListen on Acast: https://shows.acast.com/conversations-with-candiceWatch on YouTube: https://youtube.com/@conversationswithcandicepodFollow Candice:Instagram: @candicebrathwaiteTikTok: @candicebrathwaiteIf you love the show, please leave a review, it really helps others find us. Remain Unrealistic. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Trailer 04.03.2026

  Conversations with Candice is a podcast about rebuilding your life and the foundations no one ever talks about. Hosted by Candice Brathwaite, each episode explores identity, courage, boundaries, family, and the choices that shape the life you truly want. Launching March 16th, 2026.Enjoyed this episode? Subscribe so you never miss a conversation.Conversations with Candice is hosted by two-time Sunday Times bestselling author and cultural commentator Candice Brathwaite. New episodes every week.Get in touch: contact@conversationswithcandicepodcast.comListen on Acast: https://shows.acast.com/conversations-with-candiceWatch on YouTube: https://youtube.com/@conversationswithcandicepodFollow Candice:Instagram: @candicebrathwaiteTikTok: @candicebrathwaiteIf you love the show, please leave a review, it really helps others find us. Remain Unrealistic. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.