Mom Group Chat

This week, the moms discuss the never-ending to-do list and mental load of managing the dang house. They sing their own praises (and yours) because without moms, sh*t would fall apart. Moms are the sweaty staff at the bottom of the Titanic in the boileroom that nobody sees, working their tails off making the ship go while everyone else enjoys their transatlantic cruise (minus the tragic sinking, d...

What is Perinatal Depression? It’s depression that occurs in women during pregnancy through the first twelve months of the postpartum period and it affects 1 in 7 women. Mallory Haney is a cognitive behavioral therapist focused on perinatal anxiety and depression. She joins the mom group chat this week to share her expertise. Their conversation ranges from how to differentiate depression from the...

What is better than catching up with your best friend?! NOTHING. In this week’s episode, join Candace and Shannon as they catch up on everything going on their lives while Whitney is on maternity leave. Candace recaps her beach vacation and Shannon even comes clean about some things she said on previous podcast episodes. Plus, the moms give you a quick update about how Whitney and baby Margot are...

It’s October and that means that it is officially Spooky Season! Pumpkins, spices, hayrides, halloween, chilly mornings, sweater weather, IT'S HAPPENING! The moms agree that Fall is extra fun with littles and spend this week’s episode getting excited about all things autumnal. Grab a PSL, light your favorite seasonal candle, cozy up to this fun episode and get pumped for Fall. Join the official Mo...

This week we welcome Rachel Johnson to the Mom Group Chat. Rachel is a mom and three, and founder of ah.mi health club, and a full time founding partner at her law firm, J&O Law. We talk about creating the life you want while balancing all things family, career, and passions. Her passion has come to life in the form of ah.mi, which is a super positive, community focused health and wellness bra...

Is there a feeling more unanimous among mothers than guilt? What is up with that?! Mom guilt is frequent topic on the pod, and this week the moms take a deep dive on how they experience mom guilt in their own lives. They discuss how pervasive it is, how it derails our joy as mothers, the specific millenial experience of mom guilt, and how they try to overcome that pesky voice saying “you’re not en...

Baby Margot is here! This week, the moms celebrate the arrival of Whitney’s second baby, Margot by hearing all about her birth story and how the first few days as a family of four have been going in the Williams household. Join the official Mom Group Chat Facebook group: Mom Group Chat | Facebook Keep up with the Moms and join the conversation on our socials: Instagram: @‌momgroupchat TikTok: @‌mo...

This week we welcome certified feeding therapist and speech pathologist Beth Ann Ingrassia to the mom group chat! As a practicing speech language pathologist, Beth Ann was lightly exposed to the skills of infant and toddler feeding in some of her cases and training. Once becoming a mother herself and feeling the overwhelm of transition to solids, she threw herself into learning all she could about...

Nesting! Love it or hate it, it’s a necessary and often manic part of preparing for baby. This week, Whitney shares how she has been getting ready for baby Margot’s arrival. The moms talk nursery prep and decor, staying organized, hospital bags, and the difference between prepping for baby one vs. baby two. Join the official Mom Group Chat Facebook group: Mom Group Chat | Facebook Keep up with the...

Prioritizing friendships is a topic that comes up alot for mothers and this week the moms discuss specifically their friendships with people who don’t have kids. They speak about the challenges and the beauty of having friends in different life stages and how these friends can be the best at making you feel connected to your pre-mom life. They cover the importance of staying connected to people wh...

In motherhood, it’s easy to fall into the rut of complaining. This week the moms take a step back and share their thoughts on what makes having babies and toddlers such a magical and rewarding time of life. Think of this episode as a gratitude journal in the format of a podcast. This is a glass half full type episode, and a few happy tears are shed. We hope you get the warm and fuzzies after liste...

Pregnancy Pact complete! There must be something in the water because this week the moms share the exciting news that Candace is pregnant with her second! The moms discuss the differences between their first and second pregnancies, gender disappointment, and ways to spark joy during pregnancy. So grab your fave mocktail and join the moms for the pregnancy pact round 2! Join the official Mom Group...

This week we welcome Julia Stern to the mom group chat. Julia is a functional strength coach, pre/postnatal certified trainer, and former professional dancer who has taught for some of the hottest fitness brands including Rumble Boxing and Obe fitness. After having her baby girl in 2020 amidst the pandemic, she’s shifted her focus and platform to prenatal and postnatal healing and mental health. W...

Today is an exciting day because one of the moms has a SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT 🎉 Tune in to hear the good news and all of the life updates surrounding the exciting news. Shannon and Candace also discuss their undying love for Taylor Swift and recap their experiences at The Eras Tour. PLUS, the moms announce that the Mom Group Chat Facebook Group is now live! Although today’s episode is a happy annou...

Why doesn’t anyone tell you feeding your child is 80% of parenting? Or that your toddler is going to throw most of what you prepare on the ground? Or that the transition to solids can feel as overwhelming as giving birth itself? In this week's episode the moms lament the trials and tribulations of feeding the babes. Keep up with the Moms and join the conversation on our socials: Instagram: @‌momgr...

This week the moms share their birth stories. They hit the highs and lows of the day (or days!) they had their babies. They also cover how they prepared for birth, and what they did and didn’t use in their hospital bags. Keep up with the Moms and join the conversation on our socials: Instagram: @‌momgroupchat TikTok: @‌momgroupchat Questions/comments/need to vent? Email us at momgroupchat@gmail.co...

Cue Sound of Music… These are a few of our favorite things. Join the moms as they share some of their top tested and approved parenting gadgets and resources. Categories include must have items for baby, mom and feeding. The moms also share their fave books, mom-fluencers, and splurge and save items. Keep up with the Moms and join the conversation on our socials: Instagram: @‌momgroupchat TikTok:...

Part two of of answering listener questions with the moms! Listen up for shoutouts to our favorite mom accounts to follow, how to not hate your husband after having a newborn (lol), and all things ovulation testing. Also some hot takes on the bama rush doc from our resident bama alum, Candace and Whitney. Keep up with the Moms and join the conversation on our socials: Instagram: @‌momgroupchat Tik...

You asked and we delivered. This week the moms answer an array of questions submitted by listeners! This fun grab bag of prompts runs the gamit from favorite places to shop to how to make friends as an adult. Giggles ensue. Keep up with the Moms and join the conversation on our socials: Instagram: @‌momgroupchat TikTok: @‌momgroupchat Questions/comments/need to vent? Email us at momgroupchat@gmail...

It’s summertime which for many families means travel! This week the moms talk about traveling with babies and toddlers. They reminisce on the care free days of pre-baby travel, and share their best tips and tricks for traveling with tots. Whether your passport is dusty, or you’re a globetrotting mama, this episode is for you! Keep up with the Moms and join the conversation on our socials: Instagra...

The postpartum period is filled with a whirlwind of emotions and changes, and many moms wonder if they will ever feel like themselves again. Is that even possible?! In this week’s episode of Mom Group Chat, we discuss the trenches of postpartum life and will give you some actionable things that genuinely made us feel better. Because sometimes hearing “oh it gets better” just isn’t enough. Plus, Wh...

On this weeks episode of Mom Group Chat, the moms dive into the topic of alcohol. They discuss how their relationship with alcohol has changed since becoming a mom, how hard hangover parenting is, and how much can you ACTUALLY drink and then still breastfeed your baby?! Plus, Shannon and Candace take a trip down memory lane to recap Shannon’s 30th birthday trip to Vegas that almost sent them into...

Happy belated Mother’s Day moms! The moms gather up in this bonus episode to review their Mother’s Days. Keep up with the Moms and join the conversation on our socials: Instagram: @‌momgroupchat TikTok: @‌momgroupchat Questions/comments/need to vent? Email us at momgroupchat@gmail.com

You know them, love them, and go to at least one a weekend… kid’s birthday parties. Candace dives into the planning of Alice’s upcoming first birthday party.  The moms discuss party pressure and the keeping up with the Joneses of it all. Is that dad hot, or just safety checking the bounce house? Is making people watch kids open gifts a form of torture? They cover the good, the bad, and the ug...

In part three of our three part “Meet the Moms Deep Dive” and we meet Shannon! Shannon took a pause in her career after having her son to be at home. She discusses how she struggled with finding identity as a full time parent, how she feels the term “stay at home mom” is outdated, and how societal expectations for women can make it hard to choose being at home. She talks about the importance of co...