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Under the Influence with Jo Piazza

Jo Piazza
Social Media
Parenting
Social Media Influencers
Motherhood
Tradwives
Tradwife Ideology
Christian Fundamentalism
Instagram
Women's Rights
Mental Health
Evangelical Christianity
Domestic Abuse
Patriarchy
Sobriety
Nanny Wars
Empowerment Of Women
Fitfluencing
Trauma Recovery
Child Care
Trust Issues

Under the Influence is a deep dive into social media, a place haunted by aspirational marketing where it feels like every other person is a social media influencer trying to sell you something, all while posed in perfect houses that never seem to get messy. And behind this airbrushed perfection is money, so much money. Billions and billions of dollars. Journalist and mom Jo Piazza looks at how we ... more

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Latest Episodes

Do you actually have hobbies, or do you just have things that feel like self-improvement projects? In this episode, Jo kicks off an “Adventure Year” with her best friend Jackie, a grad student in positive psychology who went through a midlife crisis ... more

The stories we tell about women matter. How we amplify and promote those stories matters. To that end we are considering how to resurrect a history series we did years ago about bad ass women that history has forgotten. We're dropping one of those ep... more

Can parents ever really know what’s happening inside their kids’ phones? This episode takes a hard look at how Instagram says it’s protecting teens—and whether those promises hold up. Instagram’s Global Director of Public Policy, Tara Hopkins, explai... more

We’re heading back to 1994 for My So-Called Life episode three, “Guns and Gossip.” A gun goes off at school, rumors spread, and Angela Chase is caught between wanting to be seen and wanting to disappear. Pop culture historian Jennifer Keishin Armstro... more

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Recent Guests

Jennifer Armstrong
A pop culture historian and author of 'Seinfeldia,' 'When Women Invented Television,' and 'Sex in the City and Us.'
Episode: Guns & Gossip: My So Called Life Rewatch Episode Three
Steph Wagner
National Director of Women and Wealth
Northern Trust
Episode: The Antidote to Tradwife Economics
Vanessa Spinarsky
Therapist and writer who helps mothers reconnect with their true selves and challenge societal conditioning.
Episode: How to Unf*ck Your Conditioning as a Mother
Caitlin Hale Wood
Daughter of Sid Wood, a country radio DJ
Episode: Sunday Nice Things: Heart Trouble
Dr. Tekla Ross
Clinical psychologist and national leader in addiction medicine
NIH
Episode: Want to Feel Human Again? Break Your Phone Addiction
Gabrielle Hamilton
James Beard award-winning chef and author
Prune Restaurant
Episode: Gabrielle Hamilton on the Myths That Make a Family
Corinne Low
Economist and author at Wharton who studies women's careers and family trade-offs.
Wharton
Episode: Divorcing Heterosexuality (and Other Data-Driven Decisions)
Marisa Meltzer
Journalist and author of It Girl, The Life and Legacy of Jane Birkin
Episode: The Original It Girl: What Jane Birkin Can Teach Us About Fame, and Influence
Lo Mansfield
Birth educator and podcast host of Lo & Behold.
Creator of TheLaborMama and Lo & Behold podcast
Episode: Sunday Nice Things: Let's Talk About Birth with Lo & Behold

Host

Jo Piazza
Jo Piazza is a journalist who explores the intersection of social media and modern motherhood, addressing the emotional and societal implications of digital life.

Reviews

4.3 out of 5 stars from 1.2k ratings
  • unrelatable

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    Apple Podcasts
    1
    doubleguessing
    Canada3 months ago
  • Yay! A fun and useful podcast

    I’m so glad I discovered Jo’s podcast. I’m a new listener, and it’s already at the top of my list. Fun guests with useful experiences to share, along with entertaining banter, of course.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    The Been There Done That Mom
    United States3 months ago
  • Stop telling us what a “real woman” is

    Latest episode about weight loss drugs lost me in the first two minutes when said that that every woman in her 30s, 40s, or 50s is either taking or secretly googling these drugs, and that she’s sick of all these people pretending they stay in shape without drugs. She ends with the classic “I want to hear from real women.” As a woman in her 30s who has not been “secretly googling” weight loss drugs and does stay in shape via diet and exercise only, I didn’t realize I don’t count as a “real woman”... more

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Hownowbrowncow420
    United States5 months ago
  • Poor Jo

    The earlier episodes were very well researched and sincere. Now it’s turned into Jo’s neuroticism show. It just screams major coping to me. She whines about it all. You can also tell she used to work for the gossip magazines because the jealousy and pettiness just oozes out of her. She wants you to know that if you’re not fat and liberal and miserable and hate your husband like her -then you’re just wrong and she’s here to save your soul because she’s the smartest. It’s okay to get old Jo! Bit... more

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Nothanks19
    United States5 months ago
  • Did not feel very self-aware

    I listened to the “cult of skinny” episode, which is about social media perpetuating eating disorder content—an important and fascinating topic, and I appreciate the host’s intention to engage with it. But then the first ad of the episode is the host telling us about a metabolism tracker, used in part for “weight management”. I’m sorry but how can I continue to listen to you talk about influencers peddling weight loss content to their audience when you are literally doing the same thing to us, i... more

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Birthday-Fatboy
    United States5 months ago

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Listeners appreciate the engaging and candid conversations about women's issues, though some express frustration about the prominence of personal anecdotes over guest narratives.
Several enjoy the mix of humor and serious themes, highlighting the need for authenticity in social media portrayals of motherhood.
The podcast is praised for its relatability and thought-provoking topics but criticized for excessive commercial breaks and perceived negativity in some discussions.

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Guns & Gossip: My So Called Life Rewatch Episode Three
Q: What did Wilson Cruz share about Ricky's character?
Wilson Cruz expressed pride in portraying Ricky, acknowledging the significance of his role in representing queer teenagers on television and the challenges that came with it.
Guns & Gossip: My So Called Life Rewatch Episode Three
Q: How did a rewatch feel for you?
The guest found the experience of rewatching the show to be increasingly rewarding, feeling the show's quality gets better with age and resonates on deeper levels.
Guns & Gossip: My So Called Life Rewatch Episode Three
Q: Were you a My So Called Life fan when it was on?
The guest had a somewhat distant memory of the show as they were older and not as captivated as with 90210, yet they acknowledged the show's realism and relatability.
How to Unf*ck Your Conditioning as a Mother
Q: What are some of the most deeply ingrained messages that moms receive about things like sacrifice, productivity, and good parenting?
Moms often receive messages about sacrifice and productivity, but the underlying theme is more about control and invisibility, leading to the belief that love equates to self-erasure and exhaustion.
We’re Not Going Quietly Into Perimenopause
Q: Why did you want to address this as a millennial woman?
I decided to work on this because I'm a curious person, and I was wondering what the F is menopause, what's coming next, and why don't I know anything about it as an educated person who cares about women's health?

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This series immerses listeners in the complex world of social media and its pervasive influence on modern life, particularly for women and mothers. The discussions encompass various themes including the commodification of personal experiences, societal pressures around parenting, and the often unrealistic portrayals of life found online. The host frequently engages with guests who share insights on topics like motherhood, social media trends, and mental health, encouraging a more open dialogue about the emotional and societal implications of our digital engagements. Episodes tackle everything from egg freezing and parenting double standards to sustainability in fashion, offering a diverse range of perspectives that resonate with today's aud... more

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2. Steph Wagner
3. Vanessa Spinarsky
4. Caitlin Hale Wood
5. Dr. Tekla Ross
6. Gabrielle Hamilton
7. Corinne Low
8. Marisa Meltzer

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