{"podcast":{"title":"Conversations With Candice","slug":"conversations-with-candice-7731431","podcast_index_feed_id":7731431,"rss_url":"https://feeds.acast.com/public/shows/6995bf2a435569254bd050b5","website_url":"https://shows.acast.com/conversations-with-candice","image_url":"https://assets.pippa.io/shows/6995bf2a435569254bd050b5/1775458962143-1a853455-f1d7-4244-8cfc-f34f1c13c9bc.jpeg","author":"Bode Aboderin","episode_count":11,"summary":"What if the most radical thing you could do was refuse to shrink? Conversations with Candice is the podcast where the talks go a little bit deeper. Hosted by two-time Sunday Times bestselling author, broadcaster and cultural commentator Candice Brathwaite, this is a space built for people who are done playing small and ready to rebuild on their own terms. Using the metaphor of building a house, each episode explores a different stage of reconstructing your life, from identity, boundaries and self-trust, to relationships, parenting, ambition, career and emotional healing. Candice speaks honestly about the experiences often left unspoken: parental estrangement, burnout, marriage, friendship and the relentless pressure to “hold everything together”. This isn’t a self-help podcast that lectures. It’s a conversation, warm, honest, sometimes funny and always real. Think auntie’s living room, but make it transformative. For the people navigating work, family, love and personal change who value emotional intelligence, cultural awareness and a no-bullshit approach to growth. Remain Unrealistic. New episodes every week. Got a question or want to get in touch? Email us at contact@conversatio…","last_synced_at":null,"page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/conversations-with-candice-7731431"},"episode":{"title":"The Fee vs. The Fine: The Real Cost Of Pretending To Be Someone Else","slug":"the-fee-vs-the-fine-the-real-cost-of-pretending-to-be-someone-else","published_at":"2026-05-04T00:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/conversations-with-candice-7731431/the-fee-vs-the-fine-the-real-cost-of-pretending-to-be-someone-else","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/conversations-with-candice-7731431","url":"https://shows.acast.com/conversations-with-candice/episodes/the-fee-vs-the-fine-the-real-cost-of-pretending-to-be-someon","audio_url":"https://sphinx.acast.com/p/open/s/6995bf2a435569254bd050b5/e/69f765208466468ab0e0cc9f/media.mp3","summary":"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 things The 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 alignment Why self-expression is not about approval it's a statement, not a question The difference between \"do you like who I am?\" and \"this is who I am\" 3 journal prompts to take into the next 7 days If 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 platforms 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.com Listen on Acast: https://shows.acast.com/conversations-with-candice Watch on YouTube: https://youtube.com/@conversationswithcandicepod Follow Candice: Instagram: @candicebrathwaite TikTok: @candicebrathwaite If 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 inf…","meta_description":"We're almost at the end of Chapter One and this episode is the one you've been building towards. 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