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 up differently, even when it’s hard, loud, and overstimulating.

In true Mom Group Chat fashion, the conversation takes a HARD detour into Bravo land (because sometimes Housewives drama feels easier than our own). But we bring it back to what’s actually underneath it all: we love our kids, we want to be better, and we’re trying to lean more into positive reinforcement instead of constant correction and snapping.

If you’ve felt like parenting your toddler lately is really freaking hard, and you’re not always proud of how you’re handling it, this episode is your reminder that you are not alone. We’re in it with you.

We talk about:

• Why this stage with toddlers can feel so overstimulating and relentless
• That moment you realize you don’t actually like how you’re reacting
• The guilt spiral after losing your cool
• A very necessary Bravo tangent
• Shifting from constant “no” to more positive reinforcement
• Wanting to be better moms without expecting ourselves to be perfect

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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 moves to public reactions (including when partners get involved 👀), we talk through what’s fact, what’s speculation, and why this story feels so familiar to so many moms.

Because let’s be honest — you don’t have to be famous to know what it’s like to outgrow a friend group, feel left out, or realize a dynamic just isn’t serving you anymore.

We also shift gears and recap some of our favorite moments from the Golden Globe Awards — from standout looks to pop-culture moments that had everyone talking, plus our totally unqualified but very passionate opinions.

✨ In this episode, we chat about:

• What makes a mom group feel supportive vs. draining
• Whether “toxic” is the right word — or just a reflection of misalignment
• How adult friendships change after kids
• The role of social media in amplifying private experiences
• Why this drama resonated with so many women
• Our Golden Globes highlights, fashion moments, and pop culture takes

As always, this is a judgment-free, sides-not-taken conversation — just real talk about motherhood, friendships, and navigating relationships in this season of life.

Grab your coffee (or wine), and let’s chat. 💬

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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 genuinely loving — the things that have surprised us, softened us, and made us realize how sweet these later stages can be.

In this episode, we talk about:

• Making real mom friendships with school moms who are in the same phase of life
• Watching our kids make friends and start building their own little social worlds
• Those small-but-big moments of independence, when your child can suddenly do things on their own

This conversation is for the moms who feel caught between missing the past and surviving the present — and need a reminder that there’s still so much goodness ahead.

Wherever you are in motherhood, we hope this episode helps you take a deep breath and look forward with a little more excitement 🤍

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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 sun
• The general excitement, motivation, and “okay let’s do this” energy that January brings

We also take a minute to reflect on last January vs. now — how different things feel, what’s shifted, and how intentionally putting ourselves first over the last year genuinely changed our lives. More clarity, more confidence, and a lot less tolerating what doesn’t serve us anymore.

If you’re feeling motivated, hopeful, reflective, or somewhere in between as the year kicks off, this one will feel like a cozy but energizing chat with friends who get it.

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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 debates: do we stop drinking and try to reset our lives… or do we simply keep the party going until January tells us to stop?

We recap our Christmas days, all the plans we somehow packed into one week, and the chaos and sweetness that comes with it. Candace talks birthday plans, we reflect on how full (and tired) we are, and mostly just let the conversation wander exactly the way it does during holiday break.

No big theme. No lessons. No tidy wrap-up. Just a mish-mash, ramble-y, honest check-in from two moms trying to find their footing before real life kicks back in.

Think of this episode as a voice memo from your friends while everyone’s still in leggings, eating leftovers, and pretending January isn’t coming yet.

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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, and deciding how we actually want the next year to feel.

We dive into:

• Family: What we’re prioritizing at home, the kind of presence we want to bring into our families, and the boundaries we’re setting to protect that time
• Health: Shifting away from all-or-nothing thinking and focusing on sustainable habits that support our energy, strength, and mental health
• Career: Where we’re feeling called to grow, what we’re letting go of, and how we’re redefining success in this next chapter
• Mom Group Chat: Our vision for the podcast in 2026, what we’re excited to expand, and how we want to show up for this community
• Personal Growth: The internal work, mindset shifts, and intentions we’re carrying forward into the new year

If you’re heading into 2026 craving more intention and less pressure, this episode is for you. Grab a coffee, take a walk, or listen during a rare quiet moment—and maybe let this be your permission slip to reflect on what you want next.

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 things we wish moms would stop fear-mongering over)
👶 The reality of being in the two under two club and why we deserve a medal
📱 Screen time honesty hour — what we allow, what we don’t, and why the mom shame around this topic needs to die already
🍼 The baby gear people swear by that… we just don’t get
🍽️ Kid snacks, picky eating, and the hills we’re weirdly willing to die on
🤪 And truly? So much more chaos we can’t even bullet-point it

If you love episodes that feel like sitting on the couch with your funniest mom friends, laughing, venting, and validating each other — this one is your Super Bowl.

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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 — and why the city always feels like a reset button.

We’re also talking about how the holiday chaos is starting to creep in… the schedules, the school events, the to-do lists, the mental gymnastics. And, of course, we get into the very real realization that our bodies can no longer keep up with every holiday drink, treat, and festive outing the way they used to. (One spiked hot chocolate and we’re done for.)

It’s a catch-up episode full of stories, laughs, and that “ok good, it’s not just me” energy we all need this time of year.

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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 a group chat (aka you).

We break down why each gift made the list, what we personally love about them, and who they’re perfect for — with plenty of laughter, mom tangents, and “add to cart immediately” energy sprinkled throughout. Whether you’re shopping early, panic-ordering in the school pickup line, or just building a wishlist to text your husband, this episode is here to make your holiday season easier.

You can shop our full guides here:
Whitney’s Full Gift Guide: HERE
Candace’s Full Gift Guide: HERE

• Our honest, unfiltered mom-takes on the best gifts of the season
• Something for every budget and every personality
• A handful of extra mentions because we physically cannot stick to one pick
• The items we’re personally ordering for our own families
• And zero gatekeeping — ever.

All products mentioned in the episode can be found in the links above or on our Instagram so you can shop along as you listen.

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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 disappears at 4:59PM.

From our current go-to evening activities to the ones that are only happening because we’re desperate (hi, sensory bins at 6:15PM), we’re sharing exactly how we’re filling the nighttime hours without losing our minds.

Expect cozy chaos, laugh-through-the-struggle moments, and the reminder that if you’ve already done one Target run this week simply because it was dark out… you are not alone.

Chill Mom Craft Co: https://chillmomcraftco.com/

Learning with Kelsey Boxes: https://rstr.co/learning-with-kelsey/13284

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