Finding Creativity in the Darkest Times ft. Dola Posh
Content warning: mentions of suicide and postpartum depression.
Photographer Dola Posh joins the podcast to share her powerful story of navigating motherhood, mental health, and creative identity. In this deeply moving conversation, Dola opens up about her experience with postnatal depression and the transformative decision to turn her struggles into a celebrated series of self-portraits. Her journey reveals how the darkest times can spark unexpected creative breakthroughs — and how honesty, vulnerability, and resilience can shape an artist’s voice. This episode is a testament to the healing power of art and the courage it takes to share your truth.
Key takeaways
Turning postpartum depression into creative breakthroughs
Starting over in a new country
Why vulnerability and honesty are your superpowers
Healing through self-portraiture
About the guest
Dola Posh is an award-winning photographer based in England whose work explores self-identity, motherhood, and postpartum depression. A recipient of the 2024 Leica Women Foto Project Award, her photographs have appeared on UK billboards, on the cover of The Guardian, and in exhibitions including 1-54 Contemporary African Art Fair and Leica Gallery Boston.
Her work has been featured by BBC News, The Guardian, Vogue Italia, CNN, and more. Through her Auric Moms platform, she also speaks and leads workshops on mental health and postpartum depression. A member of Women Photograph and Black Women Photographers and a Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts, Dola uses her art to elevate and illuminate the narratives of Black women and mothers.
