Jo Piazza - The Only One Explaining How Everyone Is Lying To You

In this engaging conversation, Jo Piazza shares her journey as a bestselling author, podcaster, and mother of three. She discusses her health recovery, the challenges of balancing her prolific writing career with family life, and the importance of having support systems in place. Jo also delves into her writing process, the hustle behind marketing her books, and the exciting new projects she is working on, including a podcast spin-off. The discussion highlights the realities of being a successful author in today's market and the significance of community and word-of-mouth in promoting her work. Jo also shares her journey of uncovering her family's history through the lens of her podcast and novel, 'The Sicilian Inheritance.' She discusses the cultural significance of Sicilian women, her experiences in Sicily, and the process of creating a true crime podcast. Jo goes on to delve into the influence of social media on traditional gender roles, particularly through the phenomenon of 'Trad Wives.' Jo emphasizes the power of fiction to challenge societal norms and shares insights into her upcoming projects, including a new book exploring the rise of female breadwinners. Thanks for supporting today’s show sponsor: Mercedes Cusick Trauma Specialist Course Website: https://recoverhealbloom.com/ - Use promo code ONLYONE (All Caps) to receive 10% off Jo Piazza Email_ jo.piazza@gmail.com Website_ https://www.jopiazza.com/ Linkedin_https://www.linkedin.com/in/jo-piazza-86223519 FB_ https: https://www.facebook.com/johanna.piazza/ Instagram_https://www.instagram.com/jopiazzaauthor/ X: https://x.com/jopiazza Podcast_Under the Influence with Jo Piazza Podcast Book_ The Sicilian Inheritance: A Novel Recover Heal Bloom Online Courses Mercedes Cusick, LMFT, is an EMDR Certified and Advanced Trained Trauma Specialist and the creator of Trauma Unlocked: Understanding Your Childhood Trauma and Healing Your Nervous System to Restore Balance. She specializes in helping people recover from trauma, including childhood trauma, addiction, sexual trauma, narcissistic abuse, and more. Course Website: www.recoverhealbloom.com Use promo code: ONLYONE (all caps) to receive 10% off Trauma Unlocked Therapy Website: www.mercedescusick.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/recoverhealbloom TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@recoverhealbloom Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/recoverhealbloom YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@recoverhealbloom LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/recoverhealbloom Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices