Under the Influence with Jo Piazza

Parenting expert Emily Oster discusses mom shaming and dispelling guilt and misinformation. They explore the prevalence of mom shame and the reasons behind it, highlighting sleep, feeding, and behavior. They delve into the judgment and tribes of motherhood, the impact of social media, and finding support. They also discuss screen time, curating social media feeds, and the positive effects of participating in sprint triathlons.

Delving into the $59 million viral wedding, the hosts discuss conspiracy theories, the extravagant details of the event, the cost of hiring bands, a groom's arrest overshadowing the ceremony, a man shooting at police officers, puzzling behavior and motives, and the allure of lavish weddings among the wealthy.

How many of you remember the Katie Sorensen story?  Maybe you don't remember the name, but you might remember the episode we did a couple of years ago about the mom influencer in the Michael's parking lot who falsely accused a Latino couple of trying to kidnap her kids to get more viral attention for her Instagram account.  Katie's trial for making false claims only happened this year and reporter Emily Guerin has been covering it for the LAist podcast Imperfect Paradise. Today we get all the updates from Emily about Katie's case in addition to shifting the lens onto the couple that she falsely accused, Sadie and Eddie Martinez. You can find Imperfect Paradise here.Here is the original episode of UTI on this story. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dr. Cara Goodwin, a licensed psychologist and mother of four, debunks the biggest Instagram myths and lies in parenting. They discuss the effects of screentime, the effectiveness of time outs, and the best way to potty train. They emphasize the importance of research-based advice over pseudoscience and the negative influence of parenting influencers. It's crucial to create a pleasant household environment and provide space for exploration and psychological development.

Former trad wife shares her journey of overcoming challenges in a conservative Christian community. Discusses power dynamics, sleep deprivation in parenting, and finding personal growth. Shares advice on leaving a traditional marriage, the importance of financial independence, and avoiding being trapped.

The postpartum period is a clusterf*ck dumpster fire of hell and do not let anyone tell you different. It is also magical and wonderful and life-changing and gorgeous. Many things can be true. This is all of my advice for how to survive the newborn period and a chat with the incredible Tara Clark of Modern Mom Probs who consistently makes me feel seen as a mother in a world that too often turns a blind eye to us. Send this one to every prego and newborn mom in your life. They need it. You can follow Tara @modernmomprobsAnd you can order The Sicilian Inheritance here!   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tech reporter, Taylor Lorenz, discusses the extreme levels of online harassment faced by women. They cover topics such as her feud with Tucker Carlson, the rise of influencers, online attacks against women in media, the vilification of mothers and tech companies, ageism and misogyny in the tech industry, biases against parents, and their views on TikTok.

In this podcast, the host expresses annoyance towards parenting influencers and their constant advice. They question the effectiveness of this advice and reflect on the central role parenting advice influencers have taken. The speaker discusses their frustration with these influencers and their impact on parenting choices, expressing the desire to scroll without feeling shamed. They humorously mention considering a parenting influencer's course if it magically solves challenging behavior.

Marlee Grace, a writer and bad ass creative, discusses the journey of quitting Instagram and the freedom that lies beyond. They explore addiction, the truth about social media engagement, and the fear of losing cultural relevance. The podcast also delves into the functioning of a digital co-working space and the importance of pushing back against distractions for a more fulfilling life.

A plastic surgeon gains fame on TikTok for live-streaming surgeries, but faces backlash for botched procedures. The podcast explores the consequences of attention-seeking behavior in the medical field and the impact of filming plastic surgeries.