In this sharp and thought-provoking conversation, Jo Piazza dives into her new novel, Everyone Is Lying To You, a bold takedown of the tradwife trend and toxic influencer culture. She unpacks the power of storytelling as a tool for cultural critique, challenging the curated, unrealistic portrayals of women’s lives online. The episode explores themes of agency, gender roles, and the societal pressures women navigate daily—while showcasing how fiction can reveal deeper truths about our world.

What We're Talking About...

• Jo Piazza identifies as a storyteller, not a content creator.
• The tradwife phenomenon often masks the loss of women's agency.
• Influencer culture presents an unrealistic lifestyle that many aspire to.
• Women are experiencing burnout from the pressures of girl boss culture.
• The left struggles with branding and losing the culture wars.
• It's possible to have it all, but it requires systemic support.
• Fiction can serve as a powerful tool for cultural critique.
• Research into tradwives reveals a deeper cultural trend.
• Influencers often rent spaces to create idealized content.
• The reality of motherhood and work is often misrepresented in media.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Excitement for the Book Release 02:48 Exploring the Tradwife Phenomenon 05:39 The Impact of Influencer Culture 08:46 Critique of Traditional Gender Roles 11:35 The Role of Fiction in Cultural Critique 14:33 Research and Insights into Tradwives 17:08 The Reality Behind Influencer Lifestyles 20:12 Conclusion and Call to Action

Links Mentioned

Everyone Is Lying To You by Jo Piazza

https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/784223/everyone-is-lying-to-you-by-jo-piazza/

Jo Piazza’s Website https://www.jopiazza.com/