In this episode Tara brings on Jo Piazza, best-selling author and established podcaster, about the mental health implications of living an online life, particularly for content creators. The conversation also touches on the tragic recent passing of Heather Armstrong, the pioneer parenting writer and creator of Dooce.com. They discuss the impact of social media on mental health and the toxicity of the internet towards women and mother creators. Jo shares her experiences as the host of Under The Influence podcast interviewing creators who have been driven to the brink by the negativity they face online. They also discuss the vulnerability of mothers and the identity shift that comes with motherhood, which can make them more susceptible to online attacks. This raw conversation highlights the importance of discussing mental health in the context of living an online life and the need for better support for creators, particularly women and mothers.

*This episode contains explicit words. 

Links:

https://www.jopiazza.com/

www.dooce.com

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