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Do you want the truth?
Welcome to Do You Want The Truth? where we dive deep into the real raw stories from parents in the trenches of parenthood.
Season 2 is brought to you by Sam Strom and Freelance Journalist Zara Hanawalt, along with guest co-hosts such as Jaime Fisher.
Season 1 is brought to you by Paige Connell & Sam Strom. They bring you candid conversations with parents who share their experiences of parenthood and what they wish they knew before having kids. You'll hear the real stories. The stories that are typically reserved for best friends. The stories with TMI. We believe in the power of truth telling because when someone asks, do you want the truth? We always say yes. Join us as we explore the highs and lows and everything in between so you can feel less alone on your journey.
Connect with Sam: https://www.linkedin.com/samanthastrom https://www.tiktok.com/@samanthastorms
Do you want the truth?
Escaping the Perfect Tradwife Trap: @by.SarahKennedy on Single Motherhood, Sobriety & Self-Discovery
What happens when the life you were raised to believe in no longer fits? In this episode, Sarah Kennedy, a single mom and Functional Medicine Consultant, shares her incredible story of breaking free from a hyper-conservative religious/cult-like upbringing, navigating young motherhood, and rebuilding her life from the ground up.
Sarah became a mom at just 20 years old, raised under the belief that her only role in life was to be a perfect wife and mother. But when her marriage crumbled, she was left to navigate single motherhood, financial instability, and a complete identity shift. Today, she’s thriving in Nashville, raising her two daughters, embracing her passions, and redefining success on her own terms.
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Learn more about Sarah on our website
We dive deep into:
🔹 The pressure of being the “perfect wife” in a faith-driven marriage
🔹 How she found the strength to leave & start over
🔹 The stigma of single motherhood & how society still blames women
🔹 Co-parenting struggles & learning to set boundaries
🔹 Why motherhood helped her heal her own childhood wounds
🔹 How she balances career, parenting, and personal growth
This conversation is raw, inspiring, and empowering—a must-listen for any mom who’s ever questioned her path.
Episode Highlights:
[02:00] Growing up in a high-control religious community
[09:30] Getting married young & the pressure to be the perfect wife
[18:45] Becoming a mom at 20 & struggling with identity
[25:10] The moment she knew her marriage was over
[33:40] Navigating single motherhood & breaking societal stigma
[40:15] How motherhood helped her reparent herself & heal childhood wounds
[52:00] Finding joy, purpose & financial independence after divorce
Links & Resources:
📢 Follow Sarah on Instagram & TikTok: @by.sarahkennedy
🌍 Explore Functional Medicine & Sarah’s work
🎙️ Listen to more real conversations on motherhood & self-growth
Website: https://www.doyouwantthetruthpod.com
Connect with Sam:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/samanthastrom
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@samanthastorms
