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This week on Between Neighbors, we're catching up on all things life lately! Kat shares an update on her upcoming infusion, including how her pre-infusion appointment went and what's next in her MS journey. Carly recaps her recent family trip to Florida, sharing some highlights from the getaway and what it's like traveling with the whole crew.

Of course, we couldn't get through an episode without a few laughs! We bring back a little Carly vs. Kat, share some random stories, and get into our usual back-and-forth.

No big theme this week, just two neighbors catching up on life, health, family, and everything in between. Grab your coffee (or whatever you're drinking) and come hang out with us!

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This week, our neighbor Kelly joins us to share a story she never expected to tell. What began with heartbreaking loss was followed by some of the happiest news of her life, and then, while on her honeymoon in Hawaii, a phone call that changed everything.

Kelly opens up about navigating loss, pregnancy, a cancer diagnosis, and finding strength through it all. It’s a story of resilience, perspective, and just how quickly life can change.

Tune in as Kelly shares her story with us, the hard moments, the hopeful ones, and everything in between.

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This week, we’re catching up on life, health, and apparently… the wildlife situation in our neighborhood. 😂

Carly shares more about finding out she was pregnant and gives an update on where things stand with her Bell’s palsy recovery, while Kat catches us up on life with MS.

Then things take a very Between Neighbors turn. We’re talking crayfish encounters, bald eagles, coyotes, prairie sunsets, and all the random things that come with living where we do.

And to wrap it up, we put our friendship to the test with a little Carly vs. Kat: Who would survive longer on a deserted island? Who would accidentally join a cult? And a few other questions that probably reveal way too much about both of us.

Health updates, neighborhood wildlife, questionable survival skills, and plenty of laughs. Just another week Between Neighbors. 🤍

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Fall is officially here, and we’re fully embracing it. This week, we’re talking all things fall, our latest Starbucks orders, and somehow taking a trip down memory lane to Carly’s time in Italy, including the story of how she ended up on Jersey Shore.

Kat shares her farmers market story, we learn more about her family’s Saints Day tradition, and as usual, the conversation takes a few turns along the way.

But we saved the biggest update for this episode because we’ve been keeping a pretty big secret. 🤍

Come hang with your neighbors for fall favorites, funny stories, a little nostalgia, and a surprise announcement we’ve been SO excited to finally share.

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This week, we’re sitting down with our friend Chantel! She spent most of her childhood in Trinidad and Tobago before eventually making her way to the Midwest, where she now calls home and runs two businesses.

We talk about what it was like trading Caribbean island life for Midwest winters (yes, the shock of snow 😂), the journey that brought her here, building businesses, and everything in between.

And because this is Between Neighbors, we definitely get sidetracked along the way. It’s a little bit of life, a little bit of business, a little bit of culture shock, and a whole lot of good conversation.

Two neighbors. Zero filters. And this week, one very fun guest.

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We’re keeping things casual this week! Carly & Kat catch up on everything from back-to-school chaos and allergies to AI, life lately, and whatever else comes up along the way. Plus, we’re talking about what’s ahead for Between Neighbors and some of the conversations we can’t wait to bring you.

No big agenda. Just two neighbors catching up and bringing you along for it.

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In Episode 3, Carly shares the story of her experience with Bell’s palsy, from waking up one morning and realizing something was wrong, to navigating the uncertainty of facial paralysis and a recovery that has required far more patience than she ever expected.

She opens up about the early days, the fear and frustration that came with not knowing when or how much movement would return, and the many treatments and therapies she tried along the way.

But this episode is about more than Bell’s palsy. Carly shares what it was like to suddenly not recognize herself in the mirror, the emotional toll of waiting for progress, and the small milestones that eventually started to feel like huge victories.

Now, nearly five months into recovery, she reflects on how much has changed, what the experience has taught her about patience and resilience, and why sometimes progress looks a lot different than you imagined it would.

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In Episode 2, Kat shares her personal journey with Multiple Sclerosis (MS), from the first symptoms and uncertainty of not knowing what was happening, to receiving her diagnosis and learning how to navigate life with MS.

She opens up about the medications and treatments she’s tried, the challenges she’s faced along the way, and the ongoing process of finding what works best for her.

But what stands out most about Kat’s story is the way she refuses to let MS define her. She is honest about the hard days and the uncertainty that comes with MS, but she continues to approach life with incredible positivity, strength, and perspective.

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Welcome to our neighborhood. 🎙️

In our very first episode, we're introducing ourselves, sharing how Between Neighbors came to be, and giving you a little glimpse into the stories that brought us here. Carly briefly addresses what's going on with her face as she is recovering from Bell's palsy, while Kat opens up about living with MS and why our health journeys ultimately pushed us to start having these conversations out loud.

We also answer a few questions so you can get to know us beyond the diagnoses.

And yes, we've already had a post-recording discussion about talking with our hands and slamming the table. We're working on it. 😂

Consider this your introduction. There's a lot more coming.