Parents Uncharted: From The Creator of Mom Uncharted

What’s really happening behind the scenes of family vlogging, momfluencers, and kidfluencers? In this episode of Parents Uncharted, Sarah sits down with journalist and author Fortesa Latifi to unpack what she uncovered while researching her new book, “Like, Follow, Subscribe” From viral “day in the life” videos to deeply personal moments shared online, this conversation goes beyond the curated fee...

This Episode is brought to you by presenting partner, Proton and their Born Private Campaign, which allows parents to reserve a private email address for their child before they’re even online- offering a way to give children a more protected digital starting point, before tracking and profiling begin. Your kids deserve privacy before the internet decides otherwise. Give them a clean digital start...

This Episode is brought to you by presenting partner, Proton. This episode is sponsored by Proton Mail and their Born Private Campaign, which allows parents to reserve a private email address for their child before they’re even online- offering a way to give children a more protected digital starting point, before tracking and profiling begin. Your kids deserve privacy before the internet decides...

What are therapists seeing behind closed doors when it comes to boys, screens, and the internet? In this episode of Parents Uncharted, Sarah sits down with licensed therapist, parenting coach, and founder of Project LookUp, Tessa Stuckey, to talk about the growing impact of digital culture on young people’s mental health. Drawing from years of working directly with teens and families, Tessa shares...

How do phones and constant digital distractions affect our relationships with our kids? In this episode of Parents Uncharted, Sarah Adams sits down with Dr. Carrie Mackensen to explore technoference- the interruptions in parent-child interactions caused by smartphones, notifications, and screen use. While these moments can seem small, research shows they may influence children’s emotional developm...

In this solo episode, Sarah returns to one of the core pillars of Mom Uncharted, sharenting - the practice of sharing children’s lives online. In 2026, the risks look very different than they did even five years ago. With AI image manipulation, facial recognition, data harvesting, and permanent digital footprints, posting your child online isn’t just about connection - it’s about long-term consequ...

In this episode, Ben Gillenwater, known online as the Family IT Guy, breaks down what Roblox actually is and why it presents unique risks for children. He explains the dangers of online chat, user-generated content, and how inappropriate material can still reach young users despite parental controls. Ben also examines Roblox’s business model, including its heavy reliance on in-game purchases, and...

*This episode touches on suicide and self-harm and other dangers related to AI Chatbots. These topics may be difficult for some, listener discretion is advised. Resources below* In this episode, Nicki Petrossi, founder of the Scrolling 2 Death podcast and the Tech Safe Learning Coalition, breaks down the growing impact of AI chatbots and artificial intelligence on children’s mental health and deve...

In this episode of Parents Uncharted, host Sarah Adams sits down with Dr. Alison Yeung, widely known as The Smartphone Effect MD, to unpack one of modern parenting’s biggest challenges: the impact of smartphones and social media on children’s mental health. Together, they cut through the noise of polarized tech debates and explore what the research actually shows. Dr. Yeung explains why children’s...

In this episode of Parents Uncharted, Sarah is joined by journalist Fortesa Latifi to unpack the rapidly evolving- and increasingly controversial- world of kidfluencers and child influencers. Together, they explore what it means for children to grow up online, from the rise of family vlogging and sharenting to the growing backlash against monetizing kids on social media. The conversation examines...

In the inaugural episode of the Parents Uncharted podcast, host Sarah Adams, better known as Mom. Uncharted online, discusses the importance of parenting in the digital age. She shares her journey of becoming a content creator and advocate for child safety online, the challenges she has faced with social media, and her desire to have deeper conversations with experts in the field. The episode sets...

Welcome to Parents Uncharted, a new podcast hosted by Sarah Adams, the creator behind Mom Uncharted! Sarah will explore the unprecedented challenges modern parents face in raising generation Alpha; the first kids born entirely into the digital age . From navigating digital spaces and social media safely, to climate change and mental health, expect expert insights and practical advice for raising r...