Podcast Summary: "It’s Not Normal For Women To Hate Kids, America"
The Isabel Brown Show | The Daily Wire
Date: February 9, 2026
Episode Overview
Isabel Brown delves into the rising cultural narrative that shames women for wanting children and motherhood, examining viral social media moments, media stories, and public sentiment around family life. Isabel critiques anti-natal messaging, affirms the value of motherhood, and reacts live to select Super Bowl commercials and media coverage surrounding the event. The episode maintains a bold, conversational tone, blending personal anecdote, social critique, and cultural commentary.
Main Discussion Points
1. Viral Video: "Baby Fever" in Real Time
[00:00 – 08:00]
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Isabel describes a viral TikTok video featuring a self-proclaimed child-free, Australian woman who unexpectedly breaks into tears of joy and bonding while holding a baby for the first time.
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Isabel views the emotional reaction as natural, healthy, and “indicative of our biology,” contrasting it with negative online takes.
“I want to take my top off and have skin to skin contact as she’s crying and all of the tears are falling on this baby. This video is getting some really mixed reviews though, which is fascinating to me because this is a good thing. This is an amazing thing. This isn’t a bad thing. And yet people have found a way to be upset about all of this.”
— Isabell Brown [02:30] -
She shares her belief that “baby fever” is stigmatized by modern society because young women rarely encounter babies in daily life, leading to a disconnect from maternal instincts and the assumption that parenthood is undesirable or obsolete.
2. Social Media Influence & Anti-Natalist Rhetoric
[08:00 – 14:00]
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Isabel plays content from the TikTok user “Zoomie, the girl with the list,” who offers “cures” for baby fever by highlighting the challenges and inconveniences of parenthood (e.g., pain of childbirth, cost of childcare, sleep deprivation).
“Napping. Napping is the primary reason you should never want to have a child. Clearly this woman is childless.”
— Isabell Brown [09:35] -
She debunks “Zoomie’s” negative claims, sharing her own experience with postpartum life and challenging the narrative that motherhood automatically equates to personal destruction.
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Isabel points to a wave of celebratory social media posts about sterilization ("getting spayed", hysterectomy, tube removal) and criticizes the framing of childlessness as empowering.
3. Mainstream Media’s Role in Shaping Attitudes Toward Motherhood
[14:00 – 28:00]
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Isabel critiques New York Times coverage, including:
- An op-ed suggesting formula is the “secret to marriage equality” and that exclusive breastfeeding precludes partnership equality.
- A news story about the rise in platonic co-parenting arrangements, where people seek to divide the roles of romantic partner and co-parent, often involving legal and mental health professionals.
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Isabel counters the zero-sum framing of breastfeeding and partnership, arguing against the idea that motherhood automatically subordinates women.
“The norm for society should be yearning for and actually engaging in the process of bringing new life into the world. But not everyone agrees with me.”
— Isabell Brown [07:04] -
She lauds the non-50/50 nature of real marriages and parenting, emphasizing mutual sacrifice over rigid equality.
“Marriage and parenting is never intended to be 50/50. And newsflash, it never ever, ever will be. It always has to be 100/100 or it just won’t work.”
— Isabell Brown [30:01]
4. Critique of Attempts to Redefine or Dismantle the Family
[28:00 – 35:00]
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Isabel views efforts to normalize platonic co-parenting and disregard the traditional family as “hatred” toward the family unit, seeing media narratives as an extension of anti-natal propaganda.
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She notes philosophical movements and legislation (“birthing people,” definitions like “partner with eggs”) as undermining the worth and dignity of women and mothers.
“Women are useless as mothers. Women are less than men inside the family unit, and the only way out of this is extreme clinical narcissism. Never dying to self, never self-sacrifice, never putting the needs of someone else above yourself, but making yourself the god of your life.”
— Isabell Brown [35:06]
5. Highlighting Alternative Narratives: Gratitude and Joy in Family Life
[37:00 – 43:00]
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Isabel contrasts Michelle Obama’s and J.D. Vance’s attitudes toward raising children in public life via a Megyn Kelly-organized montage, suggesting Obama’s tone was weary while Vance’s was joyful and grateful.
“Gratitude is everything. And I think when we can learn to embrace the challenges that are set before us... that’s when we’re going to find the secret sauce happiness that everyone seems to be missing in our society.”
— Isabell Brown [44:24] -
She shares her own exhaustion and challenges as a new mom, but re-frames each stressor as a “thank-you God that [my hands] are not empty,” ending with a message of fulfillment and blessing.
6. Women Excelling as Mothers and Beyond
[46:00 – 47:21]
- Isabel spotlights an Italian Olympic gold medalist who said she didn’t have to choose between being a mother and an athlete—“these things are not mutually exclusive and she needs more young women to hear the truth about this.”
7. Super Bowl Commercials Live Reactions
[47:22 – End]
- Isabel reacts with emotion and analysis to several commercials:
- TPUSA Halftime Show – Emotional tribute to family, faith, America; Kid Rock’s Christian message.
- ICE Commercial – Praises law enforcement focus; laments law enforcement vilification.
- Trump Accounts Commercial – Sees promise in promoting investment accounts for children.
- Blue Square Alliance – Skeptical of anti-hate campaign; wary of “square” branding post-BLM.
- Budweiser Commercial – Notes shift back to Americana, suspects brands are recalibrating after the Bud Light controversy.
- Ring Doorbell AI Commercial – Concerned over “puppy as Trojan horse for mass surveillance,” doubts effectiveness, warns of privacy tradeoffs.
Notable Quotes & Timestamps
- On viral “Baby Fever” video:
“Maybe how we were designed to function.” — Isabel Brown [03:11]
- On anti-natalist rhetoric:
“Since when did we start calling it that as human beings? First of all, I spayed my dog. But why do we ever call sterilization of ourselves and voluntary castration...?” — Isabel Brown [05:47]
- On marriage and parenting not being 50/50:
“Marriage and parenting is never intended to be 50/50. And newsflash, it never ever, ever will be. It always has to be 100/100 or it just won’t work.” — Isabel Brown [30:01]
- On family and self-sacrifice:
“Never dying to self, never self-sacrifice, never putting the needs of someone else above yourself, but making yourself the god of your life.” — Isabel Brown [35:06]
- On being a mom:
“My hands may be full, but thank you God they are not empty. Being your mom is the best thing I’ll ever do.” — Isabel Brown [44:55]
- On Olympic gold medalist-mom:
“The message I want to show is that I didn’t choose between being a family, being a mom, and being a speed skater.” — (Italian speed skater, as relayed by Isabel) [46:41]
- On family and culture war:
“We are winning the culture war when the tone shift is that dramatic, that quickly.” — Isabel Brown [57:24]
Section Index
- [00:00] Viral TikTok baby video
- [08:12] TikTok anti-natal content ("Zoomie")
- [14:00] NYT media critique, breastfeeding/formula debate
- [28:00] Redefining family, platonic co-parenting
- [37:13] Gratitude in family (Obama vs. Vance comparison)
- [46:41] Women embracing both family and career
- [47:22] TPUSA halftime & Super Bowl commercials live reaction
Memorable Moments
- Isabel’s raw, personal take on a year without sleep:
“I have not had a full night of sleep in over a year… I am thriving in my career, I am thriving in my relationship, I am thriving in my friendships... I’m certainly thriving in my relationship with my daughter.” [12:40]
- Her tearful reaction to Kid Rock’s halftime show performance encouraging viewers to “give your life to Jesus.” [49:18]
Closing Thoughts
Isabel Brown encourages listeners to challenge anti-natalist and anti-family messaging by sharing positive, authentic stories about motherhood and family. She frames parenting as hard but indispensable to personal growth and cultural health.
For listeners interested in the intersection of culture, modern media narratives, and the evolving conversation about family, parenting, and womanhood, this episode offers a passionate, unapologetic perspective—with plenty of real-life insight and memorable soundbites.