This week we’re joined by Suzy Welch—3x New York Times bestselling author and expert on clarity and decision-making—and we take everything she teaches and run it through the lens of motherhood. Because let’s be honest… becoming a mom can completely shake your sense of identity.

We dive into values—what they actually are, how to define them, and why so many moms feel off when they’re not living in alignment with them. This conversation is for anyone who feels like they’ve lost a piece of themselves and wants a way to reconnect, make more aligned decisions, and create a life that actually feels good.

💬 In this episode:

 * What values are and why they matter
 * Why motherhood can leave you feeling disconnected from yourself
 * How to define your own values
 * Using your values to guide decisions and daily life
 * Creating alignment in a full, busy season

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EP 137:  Living Your Most Authentic Life with Suzy Welch

This week on Mom Group Chat, Candace and Whitney are back with a classic catch-up episode. With spring in the air, the energy is shifting and the girls are feeling it. From birthday party planning chaos to a serious case of the “shopies,” they’re talking about what life looks like right now in their households and why they both feel that familiar itch to get out and experience life again.

Candace shares an update on planning a joint birthday party for Alice and Evelyn (because planning a kids party is practically a full-time job), while Whitney fills us in on Greydon’s latest T-ball adventures. Candace also gives a sports mom update with Alice starting hockey.

They also get into a fun conversation about the differences they’re noticing between raising girls and boys, and how those dynamics are playing out in everyday life.

Plus, the spring energy is real. The girls talk about their sudden urge to shop, refresh their lives, and maybe even book a vacation.

In this episode, they chat about:

 * Candace’s birthday party planning for Alice and Evelyn
 * The current case of the “shopies” (why do we suddenly want to buy everything?)
 * That spring feeling of wanting to get out, travel, and experience life
 * Whitney’s update on Greydon’s T-ball season
 * Candace’s update on Alice starting hockey
 * The funny and surprising differences between raising girls and boys

It’s a relaxed, honest catch-up filled with mom life updates, laughs, and a little springtime restlessness.

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EP 136: March Catch Up

This week on Mom Group Chat, we’re sitting down with the incredibly talented and refreshingly honest Kathleen Ashmore — the creator behind Kat Can Cook. From working for Martha Stewart to building her own food platform and navigating motherhood in real time, Kathleen shares the evolution of her career, her identity, and her relationship with cooking.

This episode is for the moms who have ever wondered:
Who am I now?
What does ambition look like in this season?
And how do I get dinner on the table without losing my mind?

We talk about all of it.

In this episode, we cover:

 * Kathleen’s transition into motherhood and how it reshaped her identity
 * Her experience as a stay-at-home mom and what that season taught her
 * How her relationship with cooking has evolved over the years
 * Behind-the-scenes stories from her time working for Martha Stewart
 * Feeding kids without making 47 separate meals
 * Easy, realistic recipes for busy families
 * Letting go of perfection in the kitchen
 * What it looks like to build something of your own while raising kids

Kathleen brings such a grounded, calming perspective to the conversation. She reminds us that cooking doesn’t have to be complicated to be meaningful — and that feeding our families can feel nourishing for us, too.

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EP 135: Kat Can Cook 

If you’ve been listening for a while, you know Whitney.
But do you really know Whitney?

In this episode, we’re flipping the mic and diving deeper into the woman behind the one-liners, the calm presence, and the steady wisdom on Mom Group Chat.

We talk about:

 * How motherhood has changed her 10+ year marriage (the good, the hard, and the unexpected)
 * What’s shifted in her identity since becoming a mom
 * The real dynamic of balancing partnership while raising kids
 * Her favorite place to shop for home decor and the vibe she’s always going for at home
 * The parts of her personality that don’t always show up on the podcast
 * How she wants to be remembered here at Mom Group Chat

It’s reflective. It’s honest. It’s a little nostalgic. And it might surprise you.

If you’re new here, this is the perfect episode to get to know Whitney on a deeper level. And if you’ve been around for a while, we think you’ll love seeing another layer of her heart.

We hope this one feels like you’re right here in the room with us. 💛

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EP 134: All About Whitney

If you’re new here, welcome 👋 This episode is part of our Get to Know Us series, and today the spotlight is on Candace.

From the outside, you might see the energy, the business, the mom life, the doing-all-the-things vibe. But in this episode, we’re going deeper. This conversation is all about who Candace really is — how she operates, what’s changed in recent years, and the parts of her story that don’t always make it onto social media.

If you’re a newer listener, this is a great one to help you get to know Candace better and feel more connected to the heart behind the mic.

On this episode, we talk about:

• How Candace has so much energy to do all the things she does
• The sides of Candace that no one really knows (or doesn’t share often)
• Candace’s 50-pound weight loss and what that experience was actually like
• Candace’s favorite Mom Group Chat episodes and why those ones stand out
• && so much more! 

Whether you’ve been here since the beginning or you’re just finding the show, we’re so glad you’re here. You’re officially in the group chat now 💛

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EP 133: All About Candace

It’s our February catch-up episode, which means we’re covering a little bit of everything — real life updates, mom chaos, and the random obsessions that are getting us through winter.

Whitney kicks things off with a recap of the wild Nashville ice storm that left them without power for days. Freezing temps, no electricity, kids stuck inside, and parents doing the absolute most to keep everyone fed, warm, and entertained. The cabin fever was real, routines were gone, and survival mode was fully activated.

Candace recaps Gasparilla season — the chaos, the fun, the exhaustion, and the classic post-event realization that “this was amazing” and “I need three business days to recover” can both be true.

Then we get into our latest fixation: Heated Rivalry. We’re recapping it, talking about why we’re so obsessed, and yes… the obsession spiraled far enough that Candace signed Alice up for hockey. (Influenced by TV? Maybe. Regrets? TBD.)

Candace also shares what’s been weighing on her with applying to private schools — the process, the pressure, and the deeper layer underneath it all: re-evaluating why they want to go that route in the first place, and what actually feels aligned for their family versus what just sounds like the “right” move.

If you’re feeling maxed out, stuck in winter chaos, and using a TV obsession as a personality trait right now… welcome. You’re in good company.

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EP 132: February Catch Up

This week’s Mom Group Chat is a little chaotic… which feels fitting, because so is parenting toddlers right now.

Candace and Whitney get real about this season of motherhood where the toddlers are testing everything, patience is thin, tempers are short, and it feels like you’re one spilled snack away from losing it. Candace shares a real-time realization she’s having about how she wants to show up differently, even when it’s hard, loud, and overstimulating.

In true Mom Group Chat fashion, the conversation takes a HARD detour into Bravo land (because sometimes Housewives drama feels easier than our own). But we bring it back to what’s actually underneath it all: we love our kids, we want to be better, and we’re trying to lean more into positive reinforcement instead of constant correction and snapping.

If you’ve felt like parenting your toddler lately is really freaking hard, and you’re not always proud of how you’re handling it, this episode is your reminder that you are not alone. We’re in it with you.

We talk about:

 * Why this stage with toddlers can feel so overstimulating and relentless
 * That moment you realize you don’t actually like how you’re reacting
 * The guilt spiral after losing your cool
 * A very necessary Bravo tangent
 * Shifting from constant “no” to more positive reinforcement
 * Wanting to be better moms without expecting ourselves to be perfect

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EP 131: Parenting Chaos

This week on Mom Group Chat, we’re diving into the celebrity mom-group drama that has been everywhere — and unpacking why it hit such a nerve.

We break down what actually happened with Ashley Tisdale, Hilary Duff, Mandy Moore, and the now-viral conversation around “toxic” mom groups, exclusion, and evolving friendships in adulthood. From subtle social media moves to public reactions (including when partners get involved 👀), we talk through what’s fact, what’s speculation, and why this story feels so familiar to so many moms.

Because let’s be honest — you don’t have to be famous to know what it’s like to outgrow a friend group, feel left out, or realize a dynamic just isn’t serving you anymore.

We also shift gears and recap some of our favorite moments from the Golden Globe Awards — from standout looks to pop-culture moments that had everyone talking, plus our totally unqualified but very passionate opinions.

✨ In this episode, we chat about:

 * What makes a mom group feel supportive vs. draining
 * Whether “toxic” is the right word — or just a reflection of misalignment
 * How adult friendships change after kids
 * The role of social media in amplifying private experiences
 * Why this drama resonated with so many women
 * Our Golden Globes highlights, fashion moments, and pop culture takes

As always, this is a judgment-free, sides-not-taken conversation — just real talk about motherhood, friendships, and navigating relationships in this season of life.

Grab your coffee (or wine), and let’s chat. 💬

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EP 130: Mom Group Drama

It’s easy to get stuck in the hard of the now — the exhaustion, the chaos, the “will this phase ever end?” feelings. It’s also easy to already feel nostalgic for stages that are flying by. But in this episode, we wanted to gently shift the perspective and remind ourselves (and you) that every new stage brings its own kind of magic.

We’re sharing a few of the moments from right now that we’re genuinely loving — the things that have surprised us, softened us, and made us realize how sweet these later stages can be.

In this episode, we talk about:

 * Making real mom friendships with school moms who are in the same phase of life
 * Watching our kids make friends and start building their own little social worlds
 * Those small-but-big moments of independence, when your child can suddenly do things on their own

This conversation is for the moms who feel caught between missing the past and surviving the present — and need a reminder that there’s still so much goodness ahead.

Wherever you are in motherhood, we hope this episode helps you take a deep breath and look forward with a little more excitement 🤍

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EP 129: Moments to Look Forward to in Motherhood

We’re officially back and jumping straight into the new year with all the energy.

In this episode, we’re catching up on everything from the past few weeks and easing our way back into real life… while also feeling very ready to go full pedal-to-the-metal in 2026.

We recap:

 * New Year’s Eve and how we rang in the new year
 * Candace’s birthday and all the feelings that come with another lap around the sun
 * The general excitement, motivation, and “okay let’s do this” energy that January brings

We also take a minute to reflect on last January vs. now — how different things feel, what’s shifted, and how intentionally putting ourselves first over the last year genuinely changed our lives. More clarity, more confidence, and a lot less tolerating what doesn’t serve us anymore.

If you’re feeling motivated, hopeful, reflective, or somewhere in between as the year kicks off, this one will feel like a cozy but energizing chat with friends who get it.

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EP 128: January Catch Up - Pedal to the Metal

Mom Group Chat is a podcast for moms who are not perfect, but trying their best. We’re three best friends who have spent the past two years blowing up each other's phones for honest conversation around how our lives took a full 180 in the blink of an eye. We’re tired, we’re covered in yogurt, we’re obsessed with our baby’s chubby cheeks, we’re happiest alone in the car, and we’re trying to make sense of it all in our group chat.

Join us as we take the conversation from the phone to the mic and dive into topics like mom guilt, family dynamics, pregnancy and fertility, healthy coping mechanisms 🧘🏻‍♀️, not so healthy coping mechanisms 🍷, female friendships 💞, trying to find one *single* pair of jeans that work for your postpartum body, and so much more.

We’ll have guests, experts, and hear from our community because it takes a village, ya’ll. Bring your sense of humor because if you’re not laughing through motherhood, you’re probably crying. The only people that understand what it’s really like to be a mom, are other moms. So, hand the kids to dad for a few and welcome to our Mom Group Chat.

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