Perrie Edwards talks candidly about how motherhood has not limited her but empowered her. In a heartfelt interview with Apple Music, she talks about how she found herself again through her child and music.
Η Perrie Edwards has grown up before the eyes of the world. From the girl of Little Mix to the woman who stands alone with her own musical voice today, her journey has been one of perseverance, sensitivity, and reinvention. And now, through her Apple Music series “Music That Soothes Me,” Perrie opens up about motherhood, mental health, and the new era she’s living in — with the honesty and sweetness that have always characterized her.
She admits that finding a balance between being a mother and an artist has been a difficult but beautiful journey. “Being a mom doesn’t mean you stop being you,” she says with a smile. “It doesn’t define you as a person. When I got pregnant, I had so many doubts. I was afraid that people wouldn’t take me seriously anymore. But I wanted to show that women can do anything.”
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Perrie Edwards knows what it means to live below expectations. From years of sold-out concerts and awards shows to quiet nights at home with her little boy Axel, she’s learned that success isn’t always measured in lights and applause. “I’m pregnant, I have a child, and I’m promoting my album. It’s exhausting, but I’m making it work,” she says with a realism that hides pride.
Perrie Edwards speaks with a maturity that suggests she's worked on herself. She doesn't hide that she's been through some tough times — especially with the agoraphobia that once kept her off the stage. "I had to push through the hardship. Everything we want is on the other side of fear," she says. And she admits that therapy was key. "The important thing is to find the right person to help you rebuild your confidence. It's not easy, but it's worth it."
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The singer seems to have accepted that she can't do it all by herself — and she doesn't have to. "It takes a village," she says characteristically. "It's not just me. I have my family, my team, people who support me. It's about balance. I want to be the best mom I can be, but also the best artist I can be."
In her new album, Perrie, music acts as a mirror of her soul. From sweet ballads to more powerful tracks, each lyric seems to come from some part of her life. It's more personal, more mature, but always authentic. And perhaps that's what makes Perrie Edwards stand out — her ability to be a mother, a wife, and a creator all at once, without losing her truth.
When asked how she manages the stress and pressure of everyday life, her answer is simple and down to earth: “I rest as much as I can. I try to get a good night’s sleep and stay away from screens. The first thing I do every morning is look at the sky — not my phone.” A small ritual of calm in a fast-paced world.
Perrie also talks fondly about the music that helps her relax. From SZA’s “Nobody Gets Me” to Bon Jovi’s “Always,” each song reminds her of something she loves. “My dad used to sing Bon Jovi in the clubs, so this song takes me back to my childhood,” she says, moved. When she hears Justin Bieber’s “Anyone,” she smiles. “We listen to it all the time with Alex [Oxlade-Chamberlain]. It came out the year Axel was born, and it reminds us of a beautiful time.”
Perrie Edwards no longer speaks simply as a singer — but as a woman who has been through it all: success, fear, motherhood, self-doubt, and ultimately, self-acceptance. And it's this honesty that touches her fans more than any note. It's no coincidence that her interview for World Mental Health Day went viral for the right reasons: because it reminded many that strength doesn't lie in having everything perfect, but in continuing even when you don't have the answers.
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She admits that there are days when she just doesn't have the energy — and that's okay. "Be kind to yourself. There will be bad days, you'll be tired or stressed, and that's okay. Don't feel guilty about it. If I want to stay in my pajamas all day, that's totally OK."
This genuine, unpretentious attitude towards life makes Perrie seem more human than ever. She doesn’t sell a “perfect image.” She doesn’t pretend to have it all figured out. Instead, she shares who she really is — a woman struggling for balance, love, and peace in a world that constantly demands more.
Perrie Edwards has gone from chart-topper brilliance to the maturity of her own creative work. And perhaps this is the most beautiful chapter of her career — where success is measured by how peaceful she feels inside.
As she says: “I'm not just a mom, nor just an artist. I'm me. And that's enough for me.”
