Mom Group Chat

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...

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...