Mom Group Chat

Summer has a way of bringing body image to the forefront, doesn't it? In this episode, we're having an honest conversation about where we're both at with our bodies this summer and how our mindset has shifted over the years. We talk about why body image isn't something you "fix" once and for all, but more like a wave that comes and goes. We share the things that help us feel good mentally and phys...

We're kicking off July with a good old-fashioned catch-up episode! This week, we're sharing all the life updates, including: ✨ Whitney recaps her magical due date trip and why those friendships continue to mean so much. 🎆 We're talking Fourth of July plans, our favorite childhood holiday memories, and what summer celebrations look like now as moms. 🩷 Candace gives an update on how taking Evie's...

This week, we're diving deep into one of the most unexpected and meaningful parts of modern motherhood: due date groups. Whether you found yours on Facebook, Reddit, BabyCenter, or somewhere else entirely, there's something magical about navigating pregnancy, newborn life, toddlerhood, and beyond alongside thousands of moms who are in the exact same season as you. In this episode, we're sharing ho...

Summer is officially here, and in this week's episode we're talking all things summer. From the things we loved most about summer growing up to the traditions and experiences we're hoping to create with our own families, this conversation is a celebration of the season we're all craving right now. We're sharing what's on our family summer bucket lists, the trips and adventures we have planned, and...

Summer travel season is officially here, and this week we're bringing in a very special guest: our brother, travel advisor, Disney expert, and favorite vacation planner, Uncle Rob Rob. We're talking all things summer travel, from surviving flights with toddlers to planning family vacations that don't leave moms carrying the entire mental load. Rob shares his best travel tips, Disney advice, destin...

It's time for our June catch-up episode, and as usual, we're covering a little bit of everything. This week we share updates on life lately, including taking the kids to the dentist, the ongoing process of helping Evie say goodbye to her pacifier, and how Greydon is settling into his new big boy room. Whitney also gives us the latest on their house renovations, and we have a very relatable (and hi...

This week on Mom Group Chat, we’re celebrating THREE YEARS of the podcast 🥹 In this episode, we’re taking a trip down memory lane and talking about how Mom Group Chat actually began, the chaotic weekend where it all came together, and laughing about how incredibly novice we were when we first started. Truly… we had no idea what we were doing 😂 We also reflect on everything we’ve lived through to...

This week on Mom Group Chat, we’re catching up on all things summer mindset shifts, marriage, and making it through the hard seasons together. ☀️We start with a little life catch-up: how we’re both trying to “lock in” heading into summer and get our minds/bodies feeling better  our upcoming long weekend plans  the small habits and resets helping us feel more like ourselves again Then we...

This week on the Mom Group Chat podcast, we’re doing a little rapid fire life catch-up. From sick kids and Mother’s Day moments to the mental load moms carry that nobody really talks about… this episode feels like sitting on the couch with your friends catching up on real life. Candace recaps Alice’s adorable Mother’s Day event at school, we talk about the sweet little gifts our kids made for us,...

This week is a little May catch-up… mixed with a fun audience Q&A. We’re answering your questions about everything from friendship (including who actually initiated ours 👀) to how we’ve built and maintained close relationships in this season of life. It’s honest, a little nostalgic, and feels like sitting on the couch catching up with friends. We also share what we’re doing for Mother’s Day t...

This week’s episode is a little bit of everything… but also very much about that feeling you don’t really say out loud as a mom of two. We’re talking about the weird push and pull of life with a second child. The “I care so much” mixed with “why do I… kind of not care?” energy. The guilt, the acceptance, the reality that everything just looks different the second time around. Less urgency, less st...

This episode is a true hodgepodge in the best way. We came in ready to talk all things Mother’s Day… and we did. From our personal “ideal day” formula to the pressure that somehow turns it into a day that still revolves around everyone else. We get into the expectations, the guilt, and what we actually want Mother’s Day to feel like. And then… things took a turn. We dive headfirst into the Summer...

This week’s episode is a true April catch-up… and it’s one of those conversations that feels like a deep exhale and a group hug at the same time. Candace shares all about the girls’ joint birthday party at their house—what worked, what didn’t, and the sweet chaos of celebrating both girls together. She also recaps their recent trip to the Disney water park, including the fun, the logistics, and wh...

This week’s episode is a warm, cozy one. We’re soaking in this stage of motherhood and talking about how much we’re genuinely loving these ages. There’s something really special about being out of the baby phase and into a season where things feel a little more fun, a little more interactive, and honestly… a little more us again. Before we get into all of that, Candace shares a very real behind-th...

This week on Mom Group Chat , we’re diving deeper into the Values Bridge Test by Suzy Welch and actually putting it to the test ourselves. After talking about it in last week’s episode, we each took the assessment and…wow. Let’s just say it gave us a lot to think about. We’re breaking down our results, where we overlap, where we’re totally different, and how it reflects in our lives as moms, partn...

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 i...

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...

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 won...

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...

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 tha...

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...

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 u...

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...

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 genui...

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 s...