Just when you thought it was safe to go back on Instagram, we're here to blow everything up. On season 2 of Under the Influence, we’re exploring what it means to be a woman social media. We’re going into different pockets of influencing from teacher influencers, to fertility and mental health influencers, to talk about how Instagram is a reflection of all th ... Show More
Today
Is Adult Reading Camp Is the Answer to Loneliness? Plus Croatia!
What if the best way to make friends as an adult is to go to summer camp? Think cozy cabins, excellent books, whitewater rafting, crafting, and hundreds of women who share yourn views and vibes. Jo talks with Mackenzie Newcomb, founder of the Bad Bitch Book Club, about how a book ... Show More
46m 23s
Yesterday
Katie Sturino on “I’m Fine,” Midlife, and Not Giving the EFFs - PLUS A COVER REVEAL FOR THE LAST RIDE!!!
We’re kicking off with a cover reveal! People magazine debuted the cover of The Last Ride, our new murder-for-hire thriller set at a high-end Wyoming dude ranch. Think Yellowstone meets White Lotus with the right amount of Dirty Dancing. It comes out July 6, and preorders are ope ... Show More
44m 23s
Oct 27
Can We Go Back to the Office Without Losing Our Flexibility?
Work is broken for most of us. The modern office was built for men with stay-at-home wives. School lets out at 3, childcare costs a fortune, and we’ve all gone a little feral since the pandemic. But we’re also lonelier than ever, and we’re losing something real when we never see ... Show More
40m 23s
Feb 2024
self-image & self-obsession: brainrot prevention squad
<p><strong>podmothers sephy & wing enter the chat:</strong> spiralling on the reality of influencer culture, being perceived, self-image, mental health narratives, nepo babies, beauty standards, representation, comparison, and the creation and consumption cycle. ✷</p><br><p>s ... Show More
46 m
Oct 2024
The Spectrum of Narcissism, Feminism, and Activism
On this week's episode, we sit down to discuss the aftermath of the Instagram suspension and the complexities of female friendships. We explore why they can sometimes be challenging, touching on societal pressures, the victimhood narrative, and the importance of accountability. T ... Show More
19m 55s
Feb 2021
Honey, I Monetized the Kids
This week, the ladies discover that We Live In A Society..... they discuss the Stonk market, mommy vloggers, the panopticon, rat psychology, and generally lament on how the internet has fried all of our brains. <br /> <br /> Advertising Inquiries: <a href= 'https://redcircle.com/ ... Show More
1h 4m
Jun 2018
Episode 5 - "Social" Media
<p>Is Instagram bad for your health? The girls discuss all things Social Media: the pros and cons, how it affects you, how to deal with unhealthy comparison, and what we think about bloggers/influencers. How much social media is TOO much social media?</p><p>See Privacy Policy at ... Show More
37m 54s
Jun 2024
comparison & social media fomo: soft girl summer
<p><strong>podmothers sephy & wing enter the chat:</strong> spiralling on comparison and fomo, aesthetics and the pressure to be perceived, influencer culture, gendered stereotypes and insecurity online. ✷</p><br><p>shop ✷ <a href="https://open.acast.com/networks/61b9f3e533f3 ... Show More
57m 44s