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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?
I Was Told There’d Be a Village—It Never Showed Up, So I Built It (with @thelatchedmama)
They say it takes a village… but what happens when that village is nowhere to be found? 🤯Motherhood is beautiful, exhausting, messy—and sometimes, painfully lonely. When Melissa Wirt became a mom, she was told, "It takes a village." But that village never showed up.
Now, as a mom of six, CEO of Latched Mama, and author of I Was Told There’d Be a Village, Melissa is opening up about the realities of modern motherhood and why moms today feel more isolated than ever. She shares her personal journey of building a support system from the ground up, why it’s okay to ask for help, and how moms can reclaim their identity in a world that expects them to do it all.
We also dive into the impact of online parenting culture, why moms need real connection (not just social media “mom groups”), and how homeschooling has shaped her family’s unique lifestyle.
If you’ve ever felt like you’re doing it all alone—this episode is for you.
🎧 Preorder I Was Told There’d Be a Village today!
Learn more about Melissa Wirt on our website
Episode Highlights:
[02:00] Melissa’s journey from first-time mom to CEO of Latched Mama
[06:30] Why motherhood can feel so isolating & the problem with “mom groups”
[12:45] How Melissa built her own support system when the village never showed up
[19:20] The pressure to be the perfect mom & why self-care is deeper than bubble baths
[27:10] Why online parenting culture makes moms feel more judged than supported
[36:00] How homeschooling fits into her family’s unique lifestyle
[45:20] What inspired I Was Told There’d Be a Village & why every mom needs this book
📢 Preorder I Was Told There’d Be a Village today!
Links & Resources:
📚 Preorder I Was Told There’d Be a Village today
👕 Check out Latched Mama: www.latchedmama.com
📢 Follow Melissa on Instagram: @latchedmama
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Website: https://www.doyouwantthetruthpod.com
Connect with Sam:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/samanthastrom
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@samanthastorms
