We Need To Talk with Paul C. Brunson Anna Saccone on The SACCONEJOLYs, Motherhood And Raising Her Trans Daughter in the Public Eye
Nov 11, 2025
Anna Saccone, a beloved YouTube creator and mother of four, candidly shares her journey of motherhood, battling bulimia, and the challenges of raising a trans child in the spotlight. She reflects on her early insecurities shaped by her father's obsession with appearance and the hidden struggles behind her family's seemingly perfect life. Anna discusses the intense scrutiny faced online, how she protects her children from negativity, and her commitment to fostering a supportive environment for her child's identity, all while reclaiming her voice through education and personal growth.
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YouTube Saved Her During Grief
- Anna describes starting YouTube with Jonathan in a tiny flat as something that saved her during grief and an eating disorder relapse.
- They uploaded simple videos, Jonathan edited, and the channel slowly became their livelihood.
Appearance Praise Shaped Her Self‑Worth
- Anna links her father's praise of appearance to her early body-image fixation and later eating disorder.
- She realized compliments tied to looks taught her self-worth was appearance-based.
Get A Recovery Coach With Lived Experience
- Anna recommends working with a recovery coach who has lived experience to rewire eating‑disorder thinking.
- She credits a US-based coach for transforming her relationship with food and stopping intrusive thoughts.
