Conservative Women Rip Apart Megyn Kelly's 'Toxic' Life Advice

Megyn Kelly's Message to Women: Independence and Fulfillment

Megyn Kelly sparked a heated debate on social media after urging women to achieve financial independence while also maintaining fulfilling romantic and family lives. 
Taking to X, Kelly wrote, "Ladies, it is possible to make your own money, have your own career, pay for your own swanky NYC apartment (etc), AND find a man who loves you, wants to have & raise kids w/you & wants to be w/you and only you. The only thing stopping you? Your decision to settle for less."
Her post quickly went viral, amassing over 1.3 million views in just six hours, with many applauding her message about self-sufficiency. However, not everyone agreed with the conservative-leaning host's perspective.
Here are four differing perspectives on Kelly's popular post. 
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Conservative Women Push Back: Unrealistic Expectations?

While some praised Kelly's sentiment, conservative voices — particularly mothers — pushed back, arguing that her message ignored the realities of balancing career and motherhood outside of the mainstream workforce.
Former One America News anchor Stephanie Hamill responded, "I respect @megynkelly and I'm a regular listener of her show — with that being said, this may be one of the most toxic and delusional posts I've seen all week. I'm a month out from giving birth and I have a toddler. I can assure you, I'm not in boss babe mode. I'm surviving, even with house help."
Hamill also raised questions about Kelly's personal support system, wondering whether she had nannies, daycare or family assistance when her children were younger. She suggested that Kelly's success was likely aided by resources many women simply do not have.

The Career vs. Motherhood Dilemma

Another viral response on X came from a user reflecting on how her perspective changed as she aged. She wrote, "Me, circa 22 years old, probably would have framed this and hung it on a wall. Now I look back and am thankful that I had the opportunity to work with older women who showed me how difficult life as a career mom could be."
She described watching women with high-powered careers, designer wardrobes and expensive apartments — who often broke down in their offices because they missed their children. 
The comment highlighted the emotional toll of balancing work and family, something that many felt Kelly's post oversimplified or missed entirely. 

The Guilt of Motherhood: No Perfect Path

The debate also touched on the guilt mothers experience, whether they stay at home or pursue careers. The same X user added, "I don't know a mother who doesn't have doubts about what she did with her life. A career mom feels guilty for the time she missed with her children, and a stay-at-home mom feels guilty for the way society makes her feel about 'wasting' her education."
She suggested that if regrets are weighed, career mothers often carry more, though she acknowledged this was anecdotal. Her conclusion?
"All I can say, with certainty, is that the most important job every woman will know she has once she has it… is raising children. This is the message society should encourage, not just to women, but to men too."

The Bigger Debate: Individual Choice vs. Societal Pressure

At the heart of the backlash was a broader debate over individual choice versus societal expectations. 
The conversation highlighted a larger cultural divide — should women be pushed toward independence at all costs, or should society better value and support the role of motherhood?


Regardless of stance, Kelly's post ignited a passionate discussion about modern womanhood and the balancing act so many face.