Radical Honesty, Ragebait Content & Cycle Breaking with Libby Ward

As a content creator and author of Honest Motherhood: Losing My Mind and Finding Myself, Libby Ward built her platform on radical honesty. In this conversation, she delivers just that. Come for Libby's story, which includes a lifetime of caregiving responsibility, and stay for Libby's sharp, unfiltered opinions about the state of motherhood today.Libby speaks to Anita and Zara about:How being a caregiver as a child affected her in motherhoodWhy so many mothers feel invisible after giving birthWhat it's really like to break cycles in parenthoodHow she realized selflessness shouldn't be viewed as a badge of honor in motherhoodWhy ragebait content is so viral (and so dangerous)And so much moreChapters00:00Introduction to Libby Ward and Her Journey02:00The Reality of Motherhood vs. Expectations09:53Breaking Cycles of Parenting14:45Navigating Caregiving Responsibilities18:36The Impact of Online Content on Motherhood23:53Positive Motherhood Content isn't Actually Positive26:36The Struggles of Modern Motherhood29:58Content Creation and Its Impact on Caregiving34:13The Gender Gap in Content Consumption37:22Navigating Relationships and Boundaries41:43The Illusion of Adulthood and Self-Trust44:02Radical Honesty as a Survival ToolThanks for listening to The Millennial Sandwich! Don't forget to follow, subscribe and connect with us on social media