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Foreign. Hello and welcome to this episode of Kennedy Saves the world. Hallelujah. It's January 6th. No storming the Capitol. You. A lot of people are talking about Ashley Tisdale's article for the Cut that where she kind of dumped all over her mom group because they kicked her out. I have some thoughts. Ashley Tisdale is. She was like a Disney actress. And now, at least for the article, she goes by Ashley French. And she talked about having a baby in the early pandemic and developing a bond with other women in her mom group and needing people to help her navigate the early difficulties of having your first baby and trying to figure out yourself and your baby and this tiny thing that you're terrified you're going to hurt or worse, and there is no sleep, your hormones crash. And everyone tries to paint it, especially on social media, as a rosy and perfect time. But for a lot of women, it is incredibly difficult. And, you know, we're not supposed to talk about the hormonal difficulties that people experience after they have a baby. So it's really nice, as she points out, to connect with other women where you can truly be honest, where you can be yourself and you can talk about things other than the superficialities of decorating the nursery. So she talks about that and bonding with this mom group. And, you know, their kids start to get older and get into different ages in school and different activities. And then she realized because human nature is pretty much the same, it doesn't matter if you are in a friend group in junior high or in college or, you know, as you're entering the workforce, the dynamics are all pretty much the same. And when you get into a group, there are some people like Ashley Tisdale, who really don't function well in groups because, you know, I, I was never the kind of person who wanted to be a part of a group or a clique or a collective. Maybe it's the anti commie in me. I've always been much happier in individual friendships because I'm also the kind of person where if you back me into a corner, I will fight back. I never go on the offensive, but I will play defense. And that can be problematic in a group setting. I have a feeling that Ashley Tisdale is the same way. And when push comes to shove, and oftentimes the pushing is very passive aggressive and people make comments and people needle. And if you do defend yourself, then you are tarred as being a difficult person who makes the friend group acrimonious. And so they freeze you out. So that's what Happened. Ashley Tisdale. And of course, social media amplifies the very worst in people. You know, sometimes the best, sometimes, you know, a fake ideal. But, you know, sometimes it can truly bring out the better side and magnify that. But usually it just brings out the absolute worst in people and it is a tool for ostracization. So if you have a group of women and you know, you have been hanging out in a group and then all of a sudden they're all posting on their stories, they're hanging out together and you're not there, they're sending you a signal. They're sending you a signal like, we don't want you to be a part of this. You are the difficult one. You, you are the individualist who speaks up and defend yourself. And we can't have that because within a group setting, within a group dynamic, there is group think and you have to be submissive to that. And for individuals who are skeptical, free thinkers bordering on eccentric, it is very difficult to be submissive, especially when you are, you know, not intellectually challenged and you grow bored. Because when people get bored, they tend to lash out to create excitement. Don't go anywhere. More Kennedy Saves the World right after this.
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So in the article, Ashley Tisdale says that there was basically just one person in the group she didn't like. I have a feeling that person is the queen bee who scares the crap out of everyone else. And they never want to get on her bad side. So they worship at her social altar, hoping that they stay in her good graces. Because Ashley Tisdale, she is the example. If you challenge the queen bee, it, if you roll your eyes, if you push back on one of her passive aggressive comments, then she is going to have the funnest night of everyone's life that you're not invited to. And it happens. That's what happens in groups. That's what you're signing up for. That's why people like me. I mean, I would say I didn't sign up for a sorority. I didn't go to college until I was 28. I didn't get to UCLA until I was 31. And as a joke, I tried to rush a sorority when I was seven months pregnant. Spring rush, they, they wouldn't have me, which was really shocking because I am a delight. But you know, I, I knew pretty early on having kids that I didn't want to be like part of one of those groups. I would much rather have individual friendships or, you know, two or three people at most, where you can really, really, truly be yourself or really be yourself and not have to worry about judgment or being cold shouldered. And that was the point of the whole thing. But once a group gets too big and too and too boring, that's what's gonna happen. And I love that Ashley Tisdale got her revenge in the Cut because now everyone is trying to glean from the clues who her friend group might be. And I'm not saying which animated Disney movie star might be the queen bee in the group, but her name could rhyme with Randy Bore. That's what some people are saying. But the article in the cut, it's well written and it's honest and it sucks to be frozen out, but it's really, really phenomenal to be able to exact your revenge with the written word without naming names. Because let every other bored and ostracized member of a mom group name those women for you. Because what else do we have to do with our time? So if you are a lone wolf, if you are an individual, if you do better as a friend pairing as opposed to a gaggle of just go on your merry way and be happy with that. You're going to have some hurt feelings along the way, but lick your wounds, be a bad and move on. This has been Kennedy Saves the World. I'm Kennedy. Listen ad free With a Fox News podcast plus subscription on Apple Podcasts and Amazon prime, members can listen to this show ad free on the Amazon Music app. Oh, go ahead and leave me a review while you're there. I'd love to hear what you have to say. You've been listening to Kennedy Saves the World on the Fox News Podcast network.
Episode: Ashley Tisdale Ditches Her Mommy Group
Host: Kennedy (FOX News Podcasts)
Date: January 6, 2026
In this episode, Kennedy dives into Ashley Tisdale’s recent viral essay for The Cut, where Tisdale (writing as Ashley French) candidly recounts being ostracized from her mom group. Kennedy uses Tisdale’s story as a springboard for an insightful and often humorous discussion on the dynamics of women’s social circles—especially among mothers—exploring the challenges of groupthink, the pain and humor of social exclusion, and the value of individualism within parenting and friend networks.
Kennedy opens with the pressure new moms feel to present a perfect image of motherhood online, while often struggling behind the scenes.
She praises Tisdale for her honesty about the challenges of early motherhood, specifically the need for real connections where moms can be “truly honest” rather than dwell on superficialities.
Kennedy draws a parallel between Tisdale’s adult mom group experience and classic group behaviors found in school cliques, sororities, and workplaces.
She identifies with Tisdale, describing herself as someone not suited to groups or cliques, and reflects on the tension between groupthink and individuality.
Social media is spotlighted as both a connector and, frequently, a magnifier of exclusion and bad behavior.
Kennedy explains the signals groups send by publicly displaying gatherings that certain members are omitted from, and the “groupthink” that demands conformity and punishes dissent.
Tisdale’s article claims there was one person in her group she didn’t like, whom Kennedy speculates was the dominant “queen bee.”
Kennedy humorously tosses out speculative clues about the real-life identity of the “queen bee,” maintaining the episode’s light and mischievous tone.
On the pain and power of exclusion
On what to do if you’re a “lone wolf”
| Timestamp | Segment | |-----------|----------------------------------------------| | 00:00 | Kennedy introduces Ashley Tisdale’s article and explains the premise of group dynamics among new moms. | | 01:15 | Discusses postpartum challenges, social media pressure, and the need for honest connection. | | 02:15 | Draws universal parallels between mom groups and other social circles; touches on groupthink and individuality. | | 03:22 | The role of social media in signaling exclusion and enforcing conformity. | | 04:48 | “Queen bee” speculation and the unwritten codes of social hierarchy. | | 05:26 | Kennedy’s personal anecdotes about group avoidance and preference for close friendships. | | 06:10 | Reflections on exclusion and the public airing of grievances. | | 07:15 | Empowering encouragement to “lone wolves” and those who don’t fit into groups. |
Kennedy brings her trademark wit, candor, and slight irreverence to the topic, striking a balance between sincere empathy and incisive social commentary. She peppers the episode with conversational humor and relatable anecdotes, encouraging listeners to embrace their individuality—even if it means standing apart from the crowd.
This episode uses Ashley Tisdale’s experience as a lens to unpack broader issues of exclusion, conformity, and the complexities of female social groups—especially in the digital age. Kennedy ultimately champions honesty, resilience, and the satisfaction of charting your own path, making this a meaningful listen for parents and non-parents alike.