Mom Group Chat

SURPRISE. This episode was recorded on 12/26, meant to go live on 12/30… and then the holidays happened. You know how it goes. So here we are, dropping it now as a little bonus episode straight from the weird, cozy, disorienting space between Christmas and New Year’s. In this episode of Mom Group Chat , we’re fully in the in-between . The fog. The “what day is it?” energy. The debate of all debate...

We’re officially closing the book on 2025. In true Mom Group Chat fashion, we’re getting honest, reflective, and a little excited about what’s next. In this episode, we’re walking through our goals and intentions for 2026 , breaking them down into the categories that matter most in this season of life. This isn’t about rigid resolutions or pressure to “do it all.” It’s about clarity, alignment, an...

This week’s episode is  exactly  what happens when two moms are overtired, slightly unhinged, and feeling way too comfortable behind the mic: we’re sharing our  hottest takes . The ones you usually only send to your group chat with a “don’t cancel me for this” disclaimer. We’re talking  everything  from: ✨ Why we  actually  don’t care about red dyes (and the thi...

This week on Mom Group Chat, we are officially in our December era. We’re recapping everything from the past couple of weeks — starting with Whitney flying down to Tampa, the two of us getting to spend time together IRL, and our surreal moment of being featured on Daytime TV (!!). Candace also shares all the details from her recent NYC trip — the cozy vibes, the food, the friends, the fall magic —...

t’s officially that time of year — our annual Holiday Gift Guide is here and we are coming in hot with ideas for literally everyone on your list. In this episode, Candace and Whitney each share one favorite pick in the categories of for you, for baby, for toddler, for him, for home, and for friends + family . These are things we genuinely love, use, and would happily recommend to any mom friend in...

This week on Mom Group Chat , we’re officially entering the era of pitch-black-at-5PM … and honestly? We have thoughts. Big ones. We’re talking all things Thanksgiving excitement — the food, the vibes, the outfits, the fact that somehow we’re already planning desserts like our lives depend on it. And then we get into the real mom talk: what on earth we’re doing with our kids once the sun disappear...

Welcome back to the group chat where the coffee is strong, the candy is hidden from the children, and we’re all a little emotionally fragile. This week is pure hodge-podge catch up energy while we recover from Halloween and try to remember what time it is. Spoiler: our kids don’t know either. We get into: Halloween recap The neighborhood trick-or-treat dynamics and the difference between our kids'...

It’s time for our monthly catch-up — and this one’s a cozy November chat filled with life updates, laughs, and a little pre-holiday chaos. Candace’s computer decided to call it quits (RIP to all the open tabs 🪦), she’s rocking a new haircut that has her feeling like a new woman, and Whitney’s back from a weekend in Alabama with stories that’ll make you want to plan your own girls’ trip. We’re als...

This week on Mom Group Chat , we’re joined by Kelsey Cook — the founder of Learning with Kelsey , a subscription box filled with developmentally appropriate activities for toddlers and early learners. Kelsey created Learning with Kelsey after realizing how overwhelming it can feel for parents (especially moms) to constantly wonder if they’re doing “enough” to support their child’s growth. Her boxe...

This week on Mom Group Chat , we’re getting real about one of the most common — yet least talked about — parts of motherhood: loneliness . Motherhood has a way of filling your heart while emptying your social cup, and sometimes the contrast between being never alone yet feeling deeply lonely is… a lot. In this episode, we open up about: The first moments we realized motherhood can feel isolating W...

This week on  Mom Group Chat , we’re getting real about how motherhood changes the way we see the world—sometimes in ways that feel heavier than we expected. From news headlines to TikToks, it feels like bad news is everywhere, and that constant exposure can send even the most grounded mom into a spiral of worry. We talk about the anxious lens that motherhood can bring, how social media makes...

Candace and Whitney are back with another cozy October catch-up! This week, they’re recapping Greydon’s 4th birthday party (complete with all the chaos and cuteness) and Candace’s family weekend on Anna Maria Island — beach vibes, toddler meltdowns, and all. Between birthday madness, travel stories, and the usual mom-life chaos, this episode feels like a chat with your best friends while you fold...

This week’s episode kicks off with absolute chaos—Candace vs. a cockroach on the ceiling. (Spoiler: she won. But it wasn’t pretty.) From there, we settle in for a cozy October catch-up filled with laughs, real-life updates, and some mom-life mayhem. We’re chatting: 🎉 Party prepping for Greydon’s birthday 🐝 Evie’s wild hive breakout (and the saga that followed) 📺 Our current TV obsessions and wh...

The leaves are turning (well…in some parts of the country 😅), and we’re leaning all the way into cozy vibes. This week on  Mom Group Chat , we’re sharing our fall favorites — from cocktails and cozy recipes to fashion trends and family traditions. Think of it like your girlfriends spilling their seasonal go-tos, all in one place. We cover it all: ✨ Our favorite fall cocktails and coffee ord...

This week on Mom Group Chat , we’re diving into what our daily lives really look like as moms. From juggling work to managing childcare to squeezing in family time, the way we structure our days couldn’t be more different. Whitney and I each have unique work situations and childcare setups, which means our weekdays run on totally different rhythms. But no matter how different our weeks look, we al...

This week on Mom Group Chat , we’re joined by Chandler Quarles—mom, designer, and co-founder of the wildly successful Peach & Pine Interiors. Chandler pulls back the curtain on what it’s really like to run a thriving interior design business while raising kids, and she shares her best advice for creating a home you actually love living in. We cover it all—from cozy quick fixes to smart investm...

After a three-week break, the girls are finally back behind the mics — and let’s just say, there’s a lot to catch up on. From Margot’s birthday celebrations to Candace’s trip out to Lake Tahoe, we’re filling you in on all the life updates you missed. And of course, we couldn’t resist diving into the pop culture moment everyone’s buzzing about: Taylor Swift’s engagement. Grab your coffee (or wine,...

This week on Mom Group Chat we’re diving headfirst into the drama, scandals, and chaos of pop culture. Consider this your group chat debrief on everything everyone’s been talking about (and probably oversharing opinions on). We get into: Reality TV — our current obsessions and hot takes The Coldplay concert scandal (and why everyone has an opinion about it) Kylie Jenner and her… boobs (yes, we’re...

This week on  Mom Group Chat , we’re joined by the one and only Rebecca Sue Watson — hilarious content creator, teen mom turned powerhouse parent, and the unhinged voice behind the "toot your coot for a cinnamon roll" movement (yes, you read that right). Rebecca had us  cry-laughing  and tearing up (sometimes in the same sentence) as she opened up about: Becoming a mom as...

It’s officially back to school season, which means… new routines, new supplies, and yes—new germs. 🫠 In this episode, we’re talking: The back-to-school traditions we want to start with our kids What we’ve actually bought so far (and what’s still sitting in our carts) The annual brace yourself moment for the inevitable influx of sniffles, coughs, and colds Plus, at the top of the episode, Candace...

This week on Mom Group Chat , we’re sitting down with Megan McNamee, MPH, RDN, CLT – co-founder of Feeding Littles – for a conversation every parent needs to hear. We talk all things feeding littles (pun intended): How Feeding Littles started and what inspired Megan’s mission The pep talk every stressed-out parent needs when it comes to feeding kids Why we all need to take a big, deep breath and c...

We’re back with a much-needed August catch-up! This week, we’re chatting about all the random things going on in our lives—because sometimes you just need a good mom group vent session. Candace gave herself an impromptu “makeover” because she had an ugly makeup-free weekend and we’re here for this energy. She’s also on a mission to make her house cozy and cute by Christmas, despite the chaos that...

This week on Mom Group Chat , we’re getting real about burnout — the kind that sneaks in slowly until suddenly everything feels like too much. We’re sharing our personal experiences with burnout, what it looks and feels like for us, and the little “tells” we’ve learned to spot before we hit a full-blown wall. Whether it’s snapping over spilled snacks, fantasizing about solo hotel stays, or just fe...

This week on Mom Group Chat , we’re talking about something no one prepares you for — the return of your period after having a baby. Why is it so intense? Why does it feel like a whole new era of womanhood? And why does no one talk about this? We’re sharing our honest experiences with postpartum periods — from the surprising timing of their return, to how hormones, mood swings, and breastfeeding c...

This week on Mom Group Chat , we’re diving into one of our favorite internet trends and putting a motherhood spin on it: What would send a Renaissance-era mom into a coma? Spoiler: pretty much everything. From baby monitors to dry shampoo, from Starbucks drive-thrus to iPads blasting Cocomelon, we’re imagining what modern mom life would look like through the eyes of a 1500s peasant woman — and the...