Anne-Marie didn't want to be left alone in her house amid postnatal anxiety battle
The Baby Don't Hurt Me singer has daughter Seven, 17 months, and a son, two months, with her rapper husband Slowthai.
Following Seven's birth, the 34-year-old star was diagnosed with postnatal anxiety, which she hadn't heard of before, and six months later she went through postnatal depression.
Speaking to Scott Mills on The Breakfast Show on BBC Radio 2, she said: "I actually had anxiety so bad when I first had Seven and I didn't want to be left alone.
"I was like, 'Don't leave the house, don't go there, don't go there.'
"And I didn't know there was such thing as postnatal anxiety. I only knew about postnatal depression. So I was like, 'Oh, OK, that's a new one.'
"So then I learned all about that, and then I went through postnatal depression. And that was about six months after Seven was born."
Anne-Marie now attends a therapy session once a week, and while she has had a "rollercoaster" relationship with it, therapy has become her "best friend".
She said: "You know what, therapy and me, that's a rollercoaster as well, because I started in lockdown, and I've done it consistently, and then I felt like I was OK, and I stopped doing it.
"And then I made the third album, and I was like, 'I don't need therapy anymore. I'm fine.'
"Then I had Seven and then I was like, 'OK, I'm sorry if you saw any of the interviews where I said I don't need you anymore, can I have you back?!' So now I do it again once a week."
Asked if there was any advice she would give to anyone going through something similar, she said: "Probably speak to someone.
"Because I just felt like, 'Oh, this is just how I'm supposed to feel.'
"Because, you know, my hormones are all over the place, and I'm tired, but my iron was low, so tiredness was coming from my iron deficiency.
"It's like there's so many other options to what it could be than just being you're a mum now, you know, so therapy is my best friend.
"But also tell people, because I never asked for help, and that's why I got so tired, right? And people think that you're sweet, when you're pretending to be OK."
Anne-Marie now feels like her brain is returning to "normal" after being "rewired", and she is "happy again".
She added: "I look different. I feel different. My brain is rewired. I swear everything has changed.
"I just feel like now I'm slowly getting my brain back to normal. Well, it wasn't normal in the first place, bear in mind!
"But it feels like I actually feel happy again. It's weird, because obviously I'm happy that I've had children, and I love them."
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Perth Now
14 hours ago
- Perth Now
Eminem reveals why he never gets writer's block
Eminem never gets writer's block. The rapper, 52, whose prolific output spans 12 solo studio albums, said he beats the potential problem by constantly noting down ideas in a book he keeps with him at all times. He says in his new documentary Stans: 'Every time I write, there's different stages of it and that's one of the reasons why I keep a book now and I never get writer's block. 'I'm always able to go back in my book and have unlimited ideas. Sometimes I just write my rhyming words down and not the stuff in between, so that it can't be put together if someone finds it.' Eminem's new film tells his story in his voice and through famous fans including Ed Sheeran and Dr Dre. It comes after Eminem and Dr Dre were accused of leaving radio DJ Jo Whiley feeling 'tiny and stupid'. The BBC Radio 2 presenter, 60, made the allegation while speaking on her Dig It podcast in which she recalled being left devastated while interviewing the two rap superstars. She said: 'I remember interviewing Eminem and Dr Dre one time and that was horrible. I'd interviewed Eminem when he was very young and he was very shy and polite. 'He kept calling me 'ma'am' all the time and he was really, really sweet and humble. Then a couple of years later he came back on the show but with Dr Dre and the fame had happened and he was just this other creature altogether. 'They were just so playful with me – and can I just say they made me feel so tiny and so stupid.' Jo shared the story when asked if she had ever been starstruck during an interview. She spoke alongside her co-host Zoe Ball, 46, revealing the interview had been a 'really unpleasant experience'. Jo's reflection on the interview follows her candid discussion about her struggles with anxiety at the height of her DJing career in the 1990s. Speaking to Woman's Health, Jo explained: 'I remember doing one gig and I was just so scared, I thought I can't go on like this. This is ridiculous. It's ruining my life because I'm just such a ball of anxiety. 'But then I realised how happy it was making people when I do these gigs and that was a game changer.'
The Advertiser
17 hours ago
- The Advertiser
How Charlie O'Derry made it to The Voice and why he's singing for his dad
He's the talented teenager from small-town regional Australia who's daring to dream big. And on Sunday night's return of The Voice Australia, singer Charlie O'Derry looks set to capture the nation's heart with a blind auditions performance that wows all four coaches on Seven's shiny talent quest show as it launches its 14th season. Chart-toppers Kate Miller-Heidke, Spice Girl Melanie C, Ronan Keating and Richard Marx all end up on their feet after Charlie's haunting, emotionally charged rendition of Djo's 2022 hit End of Beginning. And the humble 17-year-old, who tried out for the singing competition earlier this year, is relieved he can finally talk about the experience - and how he's balancing his Year 12 studies, work and passion for music. "It's been very difficult not being able to talk about it publicly," Charlie said. "It's all I've really wanted to do since recording the show." Born in Rockhampton, Charlie spent his early years living in places as far-flung as Madagascar and as familiar as the Central Coast, Old Bar and Grafton, before eventually settling in Port Macquarie on the NSW Mid North Coast in 2022. Although his parents were firm about daily piano practice during his primary school years, Charlie said it was something he "used to hate." "I grew up playing footy and that was my main focus up until the age of 15, but it wasn't until we moved up to Old Bar when I started Year 7, I found a new piano teacher and he kind of sparked this love for music in me," he said. While he once dreamed of a footy career - even earning a spot in the Gold Coast Titans Elite Academy Training Program while living in Grafton - a broken ankle and a new passion changed his path. "I quit footy for music, and I kind of taught myself guitar and singing and all the other musical instruments I play." Charlie's journey to the spotlight has been shaped by persistence through tough times. When he was just 10 years old, his dad Jeff - a former prison chaplain and pastor - sustained a serious brain injury in a workplace accident that left him in a wheelchair. Charlie said his family has "been on a whole new journey" since his dad's injury. "It was very unexpected... and difficult for us to navigate all the challenges that came with his injury." However, he said music brought him and his dad closer than ever. "Dad used to be one of my footy coaches down at the Central Coast, so we used to bond over that quite often," he said. "We went through a rough patch about three to four years ago where we struggled to find something that we could both participate in together, and music kind of gave us that chance again." He still remembers his first live performance - opening for indie/folk rock trio Nana's Pie at the Flow Bar, a café and bar in Old Bar known for its relaxed vibe and live music sessions. Since then, he's gone on to support well-known acts like Boo Seeka, known for his genre-blending electro-pop style, and Thelma Plum, the ARIA-nominated Gamilaraay artist behind the acclaimed album Better in Blak. He has also released his debut single Calendar this year. "Thelma Plum kind of popped it all off with playing larger shows," Charlie said. Charlie's proud parents, sister and girlfriend were all in the audience for his big audition for The Voice Australia, which features in the popular Seven show's August 10 return. "Just being there was a gift, and it was really special to share that moment with my family," he said. Charlie opted for a slowed-down, haunting rendition of Djo's 2022 hit End of Beginning - a performance that not only leaves the coaches stunned but also gets the crowd on their feet. One coach even steps up onto the stage to give him a hug. He said he wanted to present a version that would resonate with the audience and coaches. "I went into it hoping that I might stand out a bit," he said. "I was just hoping they would be able to see more into what I was trying to achieve with this song choice." With HSC trials under way, Charlie admits the timing of his audition hasn't been easy - but he's determined to chase his dream regardless. "The opportunity came up and I wasn't sure about it at the start... [but] I've always dreamed of what it would be like to go on The Voice," he said "To kind of experience what it would be like having that kind of exposure, being on TV and singing in front of four amazing coaches. "Juggling it all has been interesting to say the least, but I've got an amazing family and friends, and partner, and an amazing school as well, they are all very supportive." He said he went into the audition with no expectations. "No matter what the outcome was going to be, I was just so blessed to be there because you're bound to get feedback, either from the crowd or the coaches. "To get feedback from people like Richard Marx, Kate [Miller-Heidke], Ronan Keating and Mel C - it's not something that's cheap." With more original music on the way and hopes that his audition might "solidify a path" in the industry, Charlie is ready for whatever comes next. "It will be great to see if people follow my social media and want to come to my future shows and to check out my original music," he said. "I am just grateful for whatever opportunity comes my way." He's the talented teenager from small-town regional Australia who's daring to dream big. And on Sunday night's return of The Voice Australia, singer Charlie O'Derry looks set to capture the nation's heart with a blind auditions performance that wows all four coaches on Seven's shiny talent quest show as it launches its 14th season. Chart-toppers Kate Miller-Heidke, Spice Girl Melanie C, Ronan Keating and Richard Marx all end up on their feet after Charlie's haunting, emotionally charged rendition of Djo's 2022 hit End of Beginning. And the humble 17-year-old, who tried out for the singing competition earlier this year, is relieved he can finally talk about the experience - and how he's balancing his Year 12 studies, work and passion for music. "It's been very difficult not being able to talk about it publicly," Charlie said. "It's all I've really wanted to do since recording the show." Born in Rockhampton, Charlie spent his early years living in places as far-flung as Madagascar and as familiar as the Central Coast, Old Bar and Grafton, before eventually settling in Port Macquarie on the NSW Mid North Coast in 2022. Although his parents were firm about daily piano practice during his primary school years, Charlie said it was something he "used to hate." "I grew up playing footy and that was my main focus up until the age of 15, but it wasn't until we moved up to Old Bar when I started Year 7, I found a new piano teacher and he kind of sparked this love for music in me," he said. While he once dreamed of a footy career - even earning a spot in the Gold Coast Titans Elite Academy Training Program while living in Grafton - a broken ankle and a new passion changed his path. "I quit footy for music, and I kind of taught myself guitar and singing and all the other musical instruments I play." Charlie's journey to the spotlight has been shaped by persistence through tough times. When he was just 10 years old, his dad Jeff - a former prison chaplain and pastor - sustained a serious brain injury in a workplace accident that left him in a wheelchair. Charlie said his family has "been on a whole new journey" since his dad's injury. "It was very unexpected... and difficult for us to navigate all the challenges that came with his injury." However, he said music brought him and his dad closer than ever. "Dad used to be one of my footy coaches down at the Central Coast, so we used to bond over that quite often," he said. "We went through a rough patch about three to four years ago where we struggled to find something that we could both participate in together, and music kind of gave us that chance again." He still remembers his first live performance - opening for indie/folk rock trio Nana's Pie at the Flow Bar, a café and bar in Old Bar known for its relaxed vibe and live music sessions. Since then, he's gone on to support well-known acts like Boo Seeka, known for his genre-blending electro-pop style, and Thelma Plum, the ARIA-nominated Gamilaraay artist behind the acclaimed album Better in Blak. He has also released his debut single Calendar this year. "Thelma Plum kind of popped it all off with playing larger shows," Charlie said. Charlie's proud parents, sister and girlfriend were all in the audience for his big audition for The Voice Australia, which features in the popular Seven show's August 10 return. "Just being there was a gift, and it was really special to share that moment with my family," he said. Charlie opted for a slowed-down, haunting rendition of Djo's 2022 hit End of Beginning - a performance that not only leaves the coaches stunned but also gets the crowd on their feet. One coach even steps up onto the stage to give him a hug. He said he wanted to present a version that would resonate with the audience and coaches. "I went into it hoping that I might stand out a bit," he said. "I was just hoping they would be able to see more into what I was trying to achieve with this song choice." With HSC trials under way, Charlie admits the timing of his audition hasn't been easy - but he's determined to chase his dream regardless. "The opportunity came up and I wasn't sure about it at the start... [but] I've always dreamed of what it would be like to go on The Voice," he said "To kind of experience what it would be like having that kind of exposure, being on TV and singing in front of four amazing coaches. "Juggling it all has been interesting to say the least, but I've got an amazing family and friends, and partner, and an amazing school as well, they are all very supportive." He said he went into the audition with no expectations. "No matter what the outcome was going to be, I was just so blessed to be there because you're bound to get feedback, either from the crowd or the coaches. "To get feedback from people like Richard Marx, Kate [Miller-Heidke], Ronan Keating and Mel C - it's not something that's cheap." With more original music on the way and hopes that his audition might "solidify a path" in the industry, Charlie is ready for whatever comes next. "It will be great to see if people follow my social media and want to come to my future shows and to check out my original music," he said. "I am just grateful for whatever opportunity comes my way." He's the talented teenager from small-town regional Australia who's daring to dream big. And on Sunday night's return of The Voice Australia, singer Charlie O'Derry looks set to capture the nation's heart with a blind auditions performance that wows all four coaches on Seven's shiny talent quest show as it launches its 14th season. Chart-toppers Kate Miller-Heidke, Spice Girl Melanie C, Ronan Keating and Richard Marx all end up on their feet after Charlie's haunting, emotionally charged rendition of Djo's 2022 hit End of Beginning. And the humble 17-year-old, who tried out for the singing competition earlier this year, is relieved he can finally talk about the experience - and how he's balancing his Year 12 studies, work and passion for music. "It's been very difficult not being able to talk about it publicly," Charlie said. "It's all I've really wanted to do since recording the show." Born in Rockhampton, Charlie spent his early years living in places as far-flung as Madagascar and as familiar as the Central Coast, Old Bar and Grafton, before eventually settling in Port Macquarie on the NSW Mid North Coast in 2022. Although his parents were firm about daily piano practice during his primary school years, Charlie said it was something he "used to hate." "I grew up playing footy and that was my main focus up until the age of 15, but it wasn't until we moved up to Old Bar when I started Year 7, I found a new piano teacher and he kind of sparked this love for music in me," he said. While he once dreamed of a footy career - even earning a spot in the Gold Coast Titans Elite Academy Training Program while living in Grafton - a broken ankle and a new passion changed his path. "I quit footy for music, and I kind of taught myself guitar and singing and all the other musical instruments I play." Charlie's journey to the spotlight has been shaped by persistence through tough times. When he was just 10 years old, his dad Jeff - a former prison chaplain and pastor - sustained a serious brain injury in a workplace accident that left him in a wheelchair. Charlie said his family has "been on a whole new journey" since his dad's injury. "It was very unexpected... and difficult for us to navigate all the challenges that came with his injury." However, he said music brought him and his dad closer than ever. "Dad used to be one of my footy coaches down at the Central Coast, so we used to bond over that quite often," he said. "We went through a rough patch about three to four years ago where we struggled to find something that we could both participate in together, and music kind of gave us that chance again." He still remembers his first live performance - opening for indie/folk rock trio Nana's Pie at the Flow Bar, a café and bar in Old Bar known for its relaxed vibe and live music sessions. Since then, he's gone on to support well-known acts like Boo Seeka, known for his genre-blending electro-pop style, and Thelma Plum, the ARIA-nominated Gamilaraay artist behind the acclaimed album Better in Blak. He has also released his debut single Calendar this year. "Thelma Plum kind of popped it all off with playing larger shows," Charlie said. Charlie's proud parents, sister and girlfriend were all in the audience for his big audition for The Voice Australia, which features in the popular Seven show's August 10 return. "Just being there was a gift, and it was really special to share that moment with my family," he said. Charlie opted for a slowed-down, haunting rendition of Djo's 2022 hit End of Beginning - a performance that not only leaves the coaches stunned but also gets the crowd on their feet. One coach even steps up onto the stage to give him a hug. He said he wanted to present a version that would resonate with the audience and coaches. "I went into it hoping that I might stand out a bit," he said. "I was just hoping they would be able to see more into what I was trying to achieve with this song choice." With HSC trials under way, Charlie admits the timing of his audition hasn't been easy - but he's determined to chase his dream regardless. "The opportunity came up and I wasn't sure about it at the start... [but] I've always dreamed of what it would be like to go on The Voice," he said "To kind of experience what it would be like having that kind of exposure, being on TV and singing in front of four amazing coaches. "Juggling it all has been interesting to say the least, but I've got an amazing family and friends, and partner, and an amazing school as well, they are all very supportive." He said he went into the audition with no expectations. "No matter what the outcome was going to be, I was just so blessed to be there because you're bound to get feedback, either from the crowd or the coaches. "To get feedback from people like Richard Marx, Kate [Miller-Heidke], Ronan Keating and Mel C - it's not something that's cheap." With more original music on the way and hopes that his audition might "solidify a path" in the industry, Charlie is ready for whatever comes next. "It will be great to see if people follow my social media and want to come to my future shows and to check out my original music," he said. "I am just grateful for whatever opportunity comes my way." He's the talented teenager from small-town regional Australia who's daring to dream big. And on Sunday night's return of The Voice Australia, singer Charlie O'Derry looks set to capture the nation's heart with a blind auditions performance that wows all four coaches on Seven's shiny talent quest show as it launches its 14th season. Chart-toppers Kate Miller-Heidke, Spice Girl Melanie C, Ronan Keating and Richard Marx all end up on their feet after Charlie's haunting, emotionally charged rendition of Djo's 2022 hit End of Beginning. And the humble 17-year-old, who tried out for the singing competition earlier this year, is relieved he can finally talk about the experience - and how he's balancing his Year 12 studies, work and passion for music. "It's been very difficult not being able to talk about it publicly," Charlie said. "It's all I've really wanted to do since recording the show." Born in Rockhampton, Charlie spent his early years living in places as far-flung as Madagascar and as familiar as the Central Coast, Old Bar and Grafton, before eventually settling in Port Macquarie on the NSW Mid North Coast in 2022. Although his parents were firm about daily piano practice during his primary school years, Charlie said it was something he "used to hate." "I grew up playing footy and that was my main focus up until the age of 15, but it wasn't until we moved up to Old Bar when I started Year 7, I found a new piano teacher and he kind of sparked this love for music in me," he said. While he once dreamed of a footy career - even earning a spot in the Gold Coast Titans Elite Academy Training Program while living in Grafton - a broken ankle and a new passion changed his path. "I quit footy for music, and I kind of taught myself guitar and singing and all the other musical instruments I play." Charlie's journey to the spotlight has been shaped by persistence through tough times. When he was just 10 years old, his dad Jeff - a former prison chaplain and pastor - sustained a serious brain injury in a workplace accident that left him in a wheelchair. Charlie said his family has "been on a whole new journey" since his dad's injury. "It was very unexpected... and difficult for us to navigate all the challenges that came with his injury." However, he said music brought him and his dad closer than ever. "Dad used to be one of my footy coaches down at the Central Coast, so we used to bond over that quite often," he said. "We went through a rough patch about three to four years ago where we struggled to find something that we could both participate in together, and music kind of gave us that chance again." He still remembers his first live performance - opening for indie/folk rock trio Nana's Pie at the Flow Bar, a café and bar in Old Bar known for its relaxed vibe and live music sessions. Since then, he's gone on to support well-known acts like Boo Seeka, known for his genre-blending electro-pop style, and Thelma Plum, the ARIA-nominated Gamilaraay artist behind the acclaimed album Better in Blak. He has also released his debut single Calendar this year. "Thelma Plum kind of popped it all off with playing larger shows," Charlie said. Charlie's proud parents, sister and girlfriend were all in the audience for his big audition for The Voice Australia, which features in the popular Seven show's August 10 return. "Just being there was a gift, and it was really special to share that moment with my family," he said. Charlie opted for a slowed-down, haunting rendition of Djo's 2022 hit End of Beginning - a performance that not only leaves the coaches stunned but also gets the crowd on their feet. One coach even steps up onto the stage to give him a hug. He said he wanted to present a version that would resonate with the audience and coaches. "I went into it hoping that I might stand out a bit," he said. "I was just hoping they would be able to see more into what I was trying to achieve with this song choice." With HSC trials under way, Charlie admits the timing of his audition hasn't been easy - but he's determined to chase his dream regardless. "The opportunity came up and I wasn't sure about it at the start... [but] I've always dreamed of what it would be like to go on The Voice," he said "To kind of experience what it would be like having that kind of exposure, being on TV and singing in front of four amazing coaches. "Juggling it all has been interesting to say the least, but I've got an amazing family and friends, and partner, and an amazing school as well, they are all very supportive." He said he went into the audition with no expectations. "No matter what the outcome was going to be, I was just so blessed to be there because you're bound to get feedback, either from the crowd or the coaches. "To get feedback from people like Richard Marx, Kate [Miller-Heidke], Ronan Keating and Mel C - it's not something that's cheap." With more original music on the way and hopes that his audition might "solidify a path" in the industry, Charlie is ready for whatever comes next. "It will be great to see if people follow my social media and want to come to my future shows and to check out my original music," he said. "I am just grateful for whatever opportunity comes my way."
7NEWS
19 hours ago
- 7NEWS
Home and Away star Lukas Radovich marries professional netballer Liam Forcadilla in lavish Sydney wedding
Former Home and Away star Lukas Radovich has married professional netball player Liam Forcadilla. The actor and athlete tied the knot in a lavish ceremony in Sydney on Friday. Forcadilla — captain of the Australian men's netball team, the Kelpies — and Radovich — who played Ryder Jackson on Home and Away from 2017 to 2022 — got married near the Seven studio in Eveleigh. Confetti fell on the newlyweds as they danced beneath a spotlight, surrounded by cheering loved ones, at the candlelit Grounds of Alexandria. The grooms shared footage of their first dance, set to Taylor Swift's song, Love, on social media alongside the caption: 'You can hear the love in the room.' Among their star-studded guest list was former Home and Away star Courtney Miller, who played Bella Nixon on the show from 2018 to 2022. Miller called their marriage 'the greatest love story ever' in a comment on social media beneath footage of the special night. 'Glad to be by your side, my boys.' 'Absolutely magical! Congratulations to you both,' Stephanie Panozzo, who plays Home and Away's Eden Fowler, also commented on the post. Notable netballers also congratulated the love birds, with Melbourne Mavericks stars Amy Parmenter and Sasha Glasgow also gushing in the comments. Radovich and Forcadilla got engaged in 2024, and had already sent out their wedding invites when they spoke to The Morning Show about the Push Up Challenge for Mental Health in May this year. 'We support each other through the highs and lows,' Forcadilla said. 'It's a big reason why I love Lukas, he's always got my back and always championing me from my corner. 'I better put that in my vows,' he joked.
