Mom Group Chat

In today’s episode, Whitney sits down to chat with Olivia Ivey-Davis, the woman behind SkinnyHangover and Mini Musts. Olivia discuses how she started sharing her life online and how it has evolved over the years. She talks all things “mom life” including body image after babies, how to make healthier lifestyle decisions, and letting go of the idea of balancing it all.

She is a friend of the pod for good reason, she is a mom who above all keeps it real.

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Have we entered the terrible twos?! Sometimes it feels like it. In this week’s episode, the moms vent about how absolutely psychotic toddlers can be sometimes. Who knew accidentally giving your child the red cup instead of the blue cup could ruin your morning?

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Baby Evelyn is here! This week, the moms celebrate the arrival of Candace’s second baby, Evelyn Shannon by hearing all about her birth story and how the first few days as a family of four have been going in the Donnelly household.

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When we started this show we have always said: “No one knows better than other moms” and in today’s episode, Candace and Whitney are sharing everything they have learned as they become second time moms. They talk about what they would do differently, how they feel more confident, and share some products that have made mom life exponentially easier.

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In today’s episode, the moms are talking all about parental leave…or honestly the lack there of here in the US. They recap the Kyte Baby SCANDAL and spill all the tea about just how behind the US is when it comes to parental leave. Candace goes into detail about how prepping for this maternity leave as an entrepreneur has been difficult. This topic is something that stresses a lot of moms and we want you to know you’re not alone.  For more information and ways to advocate for better parental leave please visit: https://paidleaveforall.org/

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This episode was prerecorded before Shannon’s passing. Shannon had so much to offer the world and this community and although it’s heartbreaking to hear her talk about the future, we also want as much of her insight, humor, wit, and love to be out in the world as possible. After talking with her family, we made the decision to release these episodes. We hope that this episode makes you smile, laugh, and remember just how incredible Shannon was. We love her and miss her so much everyday.

In today’s episode, the moms do a deep dive into the complicated process of hiring childcare. Shannon and Whitney share their experiences of hiring childcare and nannies, while Candace offers her insight as a former full time nanny. If hiring childcare is something on your to-do list, this episode is for you.

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This episode was prerecorded before Shannon’s passing. Shannon had so much to offer the world and this community and although it’s heartbreaking to hear her talk about the future, we also want as much of her insight, humor, wit, and love to be out in the world as possible. After talking with her family, we made the decision to release these episodes. We hope that this episode makes you smile, laugh, and remember just how incredible Shannon was. We love her and miss her so much everyday.

In today’s episode, Shannon and Candace discuss the wild and unsolicited opinions you get while both pregnant and in motherhood. Whether about how your body looks, how your parenting, or how your toddler is behaving…one thing is for certain: everyone should just keep their mouths shut.

Shannon and Candace also talk AT LENGTH about their take on Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift. Spoiler alert: WE SHIP.

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Whitney and Candace are back in this bittersweet episode of the Mom Group Chat podcast as they still process the loss of their best friend and co-host Shannon Finn.

They discuss how difficult the past 2 months have been, how they plan to move forward with the show, and give a full recap of their lives since they last took the mic. They thank the Mom Group Chat community for all of their support, love, and kind words during this tough time.

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On this episode we welcome the ULTIMATE COOL MOM, Aisha Hatter to the Mom Group Chat. Shannon, Aisha, and Candace went to high school together so she is a friend of the pod, fellow Tampa native, and mom to almost 2 year old Violet Jett. (I mean, as if we needed to provide any proof of how cool she is that baby name is all the proof you need).

Aisha started building a following online sharing her fabulous single girl life in NYC and is known for her honesty, authenticity, and humor. And all of those things have continued to shine through her content as she transitioned into life as a single mom unexpectedly. Aisha offers such a refreshing outlook on motherhood and specifically single motherhood. We talk about embracing life’s curveballs, manifesting the life you want, maintaining a sense of self in motherhood, and dating as a single mom.

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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, duh).

After the vent sesh, the moms talk about their best practices for maintaining any semblance of sanity in the chaos, and how to communicate with their partners to run the household as a team. If you’re listening to this episode while vacuuming, folding laundry, or cleaning a kitchen… we see you, we love you, and we salute you.

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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 “baby blues”, what symptoms look like, and the stigma that still surrounds perinatal depression and how that makes it so isolating. They also cover how to find help and support, and what treatment can look like.

Even though this is a heavier topic for the pod, this episode feels like a warm hug. At the time of recording, Shannon, Whitney, and Candace were all pregnant, so you better believe they were all ears and eager to learn from Mallory. The conversation gets very raw and personal in a way we hope resonates with others who may be experiencing hard times in the pregnancy or postpartum period. Please enjoy this conversation with Mallory Haney.

Resources for perinatal depression from Postpartum Support International can be found at:
postpartum.net

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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 doing which causes both Shannon and Candace to panic about incoming baby #2.

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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.

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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 brand designed to make healthy living doable and sustainable. Imagine joining a group chat of motivated, accountable, like minded women who help you stay focused and excited about your goals. That’s ah.mi.

This conversation with Rachel will get you excited about your goals whether they be personal, career oriented, or wellness focused. Rachel is so down to earth, funny, and while she’s a wellness company founder, we discuss our love for Outback, Chick-fil-a, and bagels in this episode. She’s a real one for that.

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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 enough!” Spoiler alert - you’re doing a great job!!

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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.

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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 baby lead weaning through the solid starts methodology She quickly became her social circle’s “go-to” resource for feeding and weaning advice, which lead her to become a certified feeding therapist in the state of New York and begin coaching families through their feeding journeys.

There are so many nuggets and ah-ha moments in this chat with Beth Ann. Whether your are in the newborn phase and anxious for  weaning or in the throws of it with a picky toddler, this episode is sure to be helpful as well as relatable. Please enjoy our conversation with Beth Ann Ingrassia.

Beth Ann’s Instagram - @‌verbalist.slp
Verbalist SLP website 

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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.

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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 who make you feel good, taking girls trips, and the power of honest communiciation.

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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 listening and thinking about your own gorgeous babies and families!

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