The Mad Town Mom Squad Podcast

I'm so honored to have this very special mom in studio with me today! Please welcome Haliey Meske MSN, RN Children’s Wisconsin- Clinical Nurse Educator, Emergency Department Trauma Center ENPC/TNCC Instructor. Outside of being a ladyboss in the workforce, she's also a beauiful mother of two daughters Laine (9yrs) and Nora (5yrs) and happily married to her husband Mark! Hailey joins me today to sha...

Today I had the pleasure of meeting the amazing Jenny Dean, whom I have had the opportunity of having her husband & friend Troy Dean on my show in the past. Troy said "Krista you got to have my wife on your podcast, because she has a very special story. Well, that statement couldn't of been any truer. Today, Jenny shares with us what it was like being a teen mom. When it comes to Jenny becomin...

It's a privilege to have special guest Taylor Jackson "Chief Education & People Officer" at Boys & Girls Clubs of Dane County and J ohn McKenzie Philanthropist and owner of McKenzie Apartment Company for joining me today on the "Madtown Mom Squad" podcast! Today we sit down and talk about the tremendous donation of $200,000 that John and his wife JoEllen have made towards the BGCDC "Youth...

I'm absolutely honored to have two of the finest mental health advocates in our community joining me today! Say hello to Dane County Sherriff's Office, Mental Health Deputy Scott Herrem and Crisis Worker Ariana Sweeney-Field. I have had the joy of having Deputy Herrem on the shows in the past not only through the podcast, but multiple times on the radio in the past years. He has become a dear frie...

Today I had the pleasure of having one of my dearest friends and our communities favorites when it comes to holistic health, Tim O'brien CEO & Founder of "The Healthy Place" and "The Healthy Place Clinic" which is opening this January on the Westside of Madison! Tim and his beauiful wife Becky have taken their passion to the next level when it comes to our families health and especially our ki...

Today we are thrilled to have the amazing and talented Michelle Vande Hey to the show! Michelle (she/her) is a Conscious Leadership & Trauma-Sensitive Coach, Author, Speaker & Advocate. She helps caregivers and changemakers reclaim their energy and authentic power without sacrificing their well-being. Through her speaking, coaching, and podcast  Love Your Life On Purpose , Michelle guides...

This week Krista brings her dear friend Rachel Thompson to the Madtown Mom Squad.❤ Rachel is a biz woman, a beautiful mother, and wife. Sometimes being a woman can be a real challenge as we have been the chosen ones to constantly have our bodies change. Weather it's getting your period, having a baby, and the dreadful Perimenopause and Menopauses'. It's a difficult process for many as our bodies c...

Awe I absolutely love this woman! I'm so excited to bring on my bestie and a community favorite Lori Schultz "Development Outreach Events Strategist for UW Health Kids on the  Madtown Mom Squad! You don't want to miss this strong and resilient mom who shares her journey's path, why the Children's Hospital is so important to her, we talk about "The Burning Bush" A great night out with Belly Dancers...

Today's segment is every parents worst nightmare. When it comes time to putting your baby/child into the care of someone else hands can be very nerve racking. For most us mommies and daddies this is a necessity as we enter back into the work force. For myself, I had a wonderful experience with my daughter's daycare and we can only hope this is a reality for every family. Unfortunately, the reality...

Today Krista had the pleasure of sitting down with one of her dearest friends Dr. Rich Clinic Director and owner of "New Health Chiropractic" As we head into fall and families get back into their routines, it's the perfect time to check in on your health. New Health Chiropractic & Intergrated Healthcare in Fitchburg is now offering two innovative treatments-Emsculpt NEO, which helps build musc...

Get ready ladies, because today we are talking about getting back into the dating world as a single mom! We couldn't be more excited than to have back #ladyboss, entrepreneur, mom, and dear friend Cassandra Quick ! Cassandra is a Psychotherapist and Certified Coach and founder of " Illuminate Counseling " and "Embodied Rise Institute." Krista and Cassandra have been close girlfriends for years now...

Today we welcome the fabulous Missy Miller to the show! Give it up to this high energy and busy special needs mama who is making a difference! Missy is not only a Momager of her beautiful and inspiring pageant daughter Brenda, but also the Assistant Director Monona Parks & Recreation & owner of Down Right Exposure, LLC! Missy shares with us many wonderful aspects of her life and we couldn'...

Today the phenomenal Laurie Assadi joins the Madtown Mom Squad to discuss back to school stress on our kiddos! In our conversation Laurie will educate us parents on the complexity of stress and how school can impact our kiddos mental health. We will learn about how common it's for our kids to experience the nature of stress, what factors about school in general makes kids more prone to stress, are...

Dr. Jaz interviews Krista on her final chapter of her up and coming book "7 Strategies to Overcome Trauma" with Chapter #7 "Know You're Not Alone" Now their next step is getting her book ready for print! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Say hello to our beautiful and amazing #ladyboss guest today on the show, Dr. Nicole Hemkes owner and founder of "Advocate Md" Today we will learn how her passion and compassion for healthcare is changing how families experience their health journey's. We will learn what are the current challenges she's seeing right here in our community, how can we make healthcare more affordable, and what is uni...

In today's segment Dr. Jaz continues to interview Krista on developing her book "Gaining Your Power Back: 7 Strategies For Women Who Experience Trauma to Heal, Have Success, & Have a Prosperous Life" Today we are coveing chapter 6 "Learn to Let Go" Krista will uncover how she learned to let go, what situation she felt broke, but freed, and learning how to take care of your emotions. See omnyst...

Topic: Today Jared Markiewicz founder of "Functional Integrated Training" will be Helping high-achieving parents balance the demands of career, family, and personal well-being—using strength training as a foundation for physical, emotional, and relational health. So who is our fabulous guest? Jared Markiewicz is a husband of 11 years, proud girl dad to energetic twin daughters, and the founder of...

Today we have the privilege to sit down with a powerhouse couple in our community who is making a difference when it comes to our youth and helping families who have been though tremendous loss. Please welcome Corey & Kim Whitmore! Corey is a Record/Mix Engineer, Producer, DJ, Founder of Media 22 , Educator, & Coach. Kim is a #ladyboss in the healthcare field. She is a nurse, who's passion...

Sometimes we can dread that unforseen knock at the door or be pleasantly surprised! Sure it could just be a friend stopping over, a neighbor needing to borrow some flour, or it could be a surprise over night stay! Krista & Corrina share some great personal tips & tips that have definetly impressed them!  Martha Stewart See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today Corrina invites her dear friend Susan Nanning Sorenson, Owner and Artistic Director of "First Act Children's Theatre " to the show! Theatre is definitely a true passion that all three of the ladies possess. Growing up in the Arts has given each of these ladies the tools that have helped them to achieve their successes today! In this segment you will learn the benefits to having your child in...

This week a community favorite joins our show in honor of "Mental Health Awareness Month" Mark ShaH Evans . ShaH has become one of Krista's dearest friends when it comes to ridding the stigma of mental health. These two go back 10 years in making a pathway for those in our community struggling to find their voice and heal. ShaH has an extensive background when it comes to mentoring our youth in th...

This week Dr. Jaz continues to interview Krista when it comes to writing her self-help book for young ladies who have suffered trauma in their lives. In today's segment Dr. Jaz talks to Krista about "Grace" and what that means to her. Krista explains how giving herself "Grace" has helped heal her past and how it has empowered her future self! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Truth be told after having kiddos your sex life is put to the wayside for many parents, because they either don't have the time or are to exhausted! Krista & Corrina share struggles that they went through and great advice as well to spice up your love life! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our beautiful mama Corrina Crade not only is a co-host on the "Madtown Mom Squad" but she is also the writer and producer of  "Pogie the Yogie." This is a wonderful kids show that she and her husband Patrick aka "Pogie the Yogie" created for your kiddos. Not only do they bring your children on an adventure in our community, Pogie then takes his journey back to the mat "Yoga Mat" that is! This is a...

Today Krista, Corrina, and Dr. Jaz shares memories of when they were ready to go CRAZY, because of the stress of traveling with their kiddos. We have all been there. The ladies each give helpful adivce when it comes to all ages:) Wether you are flying or driving we've you covered! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.