Mic'd Up Moms

In episode 43 of Mic’d Up Moms, Catherine talks about her recent family camping trip to The Great Smoky Mountains National Park.   Lauren tells us about her family's creative Halloween costume plans. They also discuss the emotional rollercoaster of children's sports and the general exhaustion they feel balancing family and work.

It is a Mic'd Up Parents week with Mo Egger. Lauren and Catherine chat with Mo about his 6 year old daughter and how he met his wife. We also find out how he discovered the Mic’d Up Moms podcast.   Mo is a Cincinnati radio veteran and can be heard on ESPN1530, 700WLW and ESPN Radio.     He is also a host of The Mo Egger Podcast.

In episode 41 of Mic’d Up Moms, Catherine and Lauren are joined by Brenda Hunda, Ph. D., curator of invertebrate paleontology at Cincinnati Museum Center.     Brenda’s work includes research, fieldwork, educational outreach, and the organization of a vast collection of fossils.   She is also a mom of three with stepsons aged 19 and 21 and a 9-year-old daughter.   And if that's not impressive enoug...

This is episode 40 of Mic'd Up Moms! Lauren and Catherine chat about the challenges of pregnancy weight, finding time to work out, and the hurdles of returning to work after maternity leave.

In this episode of Mic'd Up Moms, Lauren is just getting back to work after a surgery to fix a deviate septum.  Hear about the ups and downs of her week spent recovering at home.  Catherine has the story of her toddler's epic meltdown over a muffin.   The two also talk a bit about their experiences during childbirth.

Catherine and Lauren welcome Sarah Cox from Rustic Grains! Sarah and her husband Daniel are rebuilding their business after losing their house and shop to a fire.    Hear how their faith and a strong family unit (4 kids aged 11, 9, 5, 1) have helped them bounce back.   Currently they are gearing up for their Mustard Seed Market.  

This week on Mic'd Up Moms, Catherine and Lauren talk about their recent challenges with discipline.  They also chat about their plans to celebrate September birthdays.   And Catherine has some news about her pregancy - she knows the gender!

Catherine and Lauren are happy to welcome Amy and Jayme this week on Mic'd Up Moms! Amy and Jayme organize and run the Charm at the Farm Vintage Market - an open air shopping event featuring local artisans and located on a 56 acre farm in Lebanon, Ohio. Amy is a mom of 2 girls (13 and 6) a boy (9) and Jayme is mom to 4 girls (14, 13, 11 and 8).   

It is time for Lauren and Catherine to send their kids (and husbands) back to school.  Catherine talks about the challenges of sending her daughter to daycare and a zoo trip that ended quickly. Lauren also talks about her recent church visit.  Both moms talk about collecting sentimental items.  

On this week's episode Lauren and Catherine are joined with Mallori and Brittany from Blue Ash Dental Group. They talk about children's dental care and provide tips for maintaining clean and healthy teeth. They stress the importance of setting a strong foundation for their oral health. 

In this week's episode, Catherine talks about her recent adventure on the Lake Superior Circle Tour.  She updates us on her pregnancy, which is still in its early stages, and mentions that there is the possibility of twins!  As a mom of twins herself,  Lauren is excited to hear this news and remembers the shenanigans that unfolded during her gender reveal party.    

Join hosts Lauren and Catherine on Episode 32 of Mic'd Up Moms as they take a trip down memory lane.  This special episode revisits the diverse perspectives and experiences of past guests and sets the stage for even more exciting interviews to come! Special thanks to our guests!! (In order of appearance) Frank Marzullo, Sugar Renee, Ask Ashlee, Ken Brown, Toria Cannon, Kathrine Nero, Corey McConne...

In this episode, Catherine has a special announcement – she's pregnant! Cue the cheers, tears, and overwhelming excitement! Lauren remembers what it was like finding out she was having twins - from initial shock to so much goodness!    

In episode 30 of Mic'd Up Moms Lauren and Catherine talk about some of the challenges they faced during the summer season. Catherine talks about the struggle to maintain a routine (especially a sleep schedule). Lauren shares her recent bout of "mom guilt" and they both chat about the quest for personal time amidst the chaos.  

This week, Catherine and Lauren sit down with Alison Montoya, a devoted mother of two girls and a seasoned professional in the media industry. She shares her experiences raising a first and third-grader. Alison also takes us behind the scenes of one of the most memorable moments in her career—Super Bowl LVI. Plus we learn about how Alison met her "banana daddy." 

This week, Mic'd Up Moms welcomes Candice Hare. Candice is a Fox 19 investigative reporter and a mother to an 11-year-old girl.   Her career has taken her across the world to far away places like Australia and Hong Kong.  She shares her experiences managing a long-distance relationship with her daughter and the absolute joy when she visits.   Candice is also a sports fan and shares a fun story abo...

Lauren and Catherine kick off the show by addressing the biggest news in town—Taylor Swift's highly anticipated concert in Cincinnati. They discuss the pros and cons of tracking your child's where-abouts. Plus, Lauren shares the unforgettable moment when she realized that her home is with the FOX19 NOW family.

In this episode, Lauren and Catherine take a break from guest interviews and do a little catching up. They reminisce about the magical moments when their husbands proposed. Once again, Lauren passionately discusses the importance of an air fryer and Catherine shares an adorable story about her toddler's interpretation of what a "hamburger" really is. Lauren faces a momentary memory lapse and calls...

Cody Hefner joins Lauren and Catherine on episode 25 of Mic'd Up Moms. Cody has nearly 12 years of experience working at both the National Underground Freedom Center and the Cincinnati Museum Center.  Cody is also a dedicated father and shares his heartfelt approach to the  complexities of a blended family.   Lauren shares her recent hilariously embarrassing moment infront of Evan McPherson!

In this week's episode of Mic'd Up Moms, hosts Lauren and Catherine sit down with guest, Megan O'Rourke.  Megan talks about stepping into the role of a stepmom to now an 11-year-old. Megan, a Cincinnati native and former reporter and fill-in anchor at FOX19 from 2014 to 2016, shares her experiences of transitioning into an "instant parent" when she married her husband, also a Cincinnati native. Af...

Episode 23 welcomes Dan Wells (a morning news veteran with 15 years and counting at Fox19).   Dan and his wife Megan have two teenage girls that keep them busy with sporting events and other activities but he says it's all worth it -- so what if you only get a few hours of sleep!  We hear about how Cincinnati is perfect for raising a family, the annual "wells-o-ween" party and of course Lauren has...

In this episode, Lauren and Catherine recount their hectic week filled with unexpected challenges. Catherine dives into the detective work of identifying the cause of her daughter's allergies. Meanwhile, Lauren shares her misadventures in dealing with her vomiting twins. They try to decide if playing with glitter is worth the clean-up effort.  Also, Lauren opens up about a recent challenging decis...

This week, join Lauren and Catherine as they welcome their special guest, Corey McConnell-Best. After her reporting days at FOX19, Corey took a hiatus from her career and relocated to Florida. However, the call of Cincinnati eventually brought her back, and she embarked on the journey of reestablishing her professional life while balancing the responsibilities of motherhood. Now, as the Director o...

In the 20th episode of Mic'd Up Moms, Catherine and Lauren dive into listener questions! They discuss their strategies for managing schedules, the struggles of scrapbooking and what "date night" means to them. Also, Lauren also shares her exciting achievement of completing a 10K race in the Flying Pig Marathon. 

In the latest episode of Mic’d up Moms Catherine and Lauren talk with broadcasting veteran, Kathrine Nero.   Kathrine shares her own experience of abruptly leaving the broadcast industry after 20+ years, battles with breast cancer, parenting two daughters of the "snapchat generation" and the power of naps!    With this great conversation going on, Frank Marzullo can’t resist popping into the podca...