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 share how blood cancer has touched her family. Her precious daugher Laine was diagnosed with Acute Myeloid Leukemia, when she was only 9 months old. Every parent's worst nightmare "your child has cancer." Today we will learn how this fierce and beaufiul mother not only stayed strong for her family, but was able to fight the biggest fight of her life her "daughter's." Hailey will share her daughter's cancer journey, where she got her strength from, where is Laine now in her cancer journey, what she hopes for her daughter's future and how this beautiful 9 year old is this years "HERO" when it comes to Blood Cancer United of Wisconsin "Visionaires of the Year." 

More About Hailey!

BIO information: I am a mom to 2 girls: Laine 9 years old and Nora 5 years old. We also have a puppy named Tucker and a cat named Norman. We live in Lake Mills, WI. I am from Manitowoc, WI. I went to college in Waukesha at Carroll University for Nursing. Obtained my master’s degree in Nursing Education. I have practiced in a couple of different specialties including Adult Oncology, Adult Critical Care, and now Pediatric Emergency Medicine. I taught at the collegiate level for nursing education. I am now the Clinical Educator in the Emergency Department at Children’s Wisconsin in Milwaukee. My husband (Mark) and I met at our first nursing jobs at Waukesha Memorial. We both now work in pediatric medicine. We will be married for 10 years this June. In September of 2017, our 9 month old daughter Laine was diagnosed with Acute Myeloid Leukemia. Thankfully Laine has been in remission for over 8 years.

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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 becoming such a young mom is not like most stories of teen pregnancies. We learn why Jenny wanted to have children at a younger age. We will learn what she was most afraid of, what decision changed her direction in life, how she defy the stigma, and what advise would she give young parents. We will also learn how this young mother became an Entrepreneur of 2 businesses in Waunakee, WI. She opened "Sunlife Tanning Salon" and J.Lash Studios. We will also dive into the success of here beautiful marriage and the blessings that they have shared with their children. This story is truly inspiring and I couldn't of been more happier for this incredible mom providing the most loving bond with her kiddos.

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It's a privilege to have special guest Taylor Jackson "Chief Education & People Officer" at Boys & Girls Clubs of Dane County and John 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 Mentoring Program." These two fabulous organizations have the same passion when it comes to our kiddos in our community. Their mission is to improve our community with special focus on helping disadvangtaged youth find support, guidance, and career training. They will share with us their vison, how this will help our children's education, and what we can do as a community to help support such a cause.

Other Contributions:

*McKenzie Family Boys & Girls Clubs of Dane County
*McKenzie Regional Workforce Center in Fitchburg

Special thanks to CEO of Boys & Girls Clubs of Dane County Michael Johnson for being a powerful figure in our beautiful city and standing up for our children each and every day!

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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 friend of mine and I'm so delighted that he has introduced us to the amazing #ladyboss Ariana. Today, we will learn how these two individuals work hand in hand together to not only serve our community, but to protect those we love that are battling mental health. Their efforts and passion are not only personal, but truly commendable. 

What to take away from today's topic:

• How this tremendous team provides our community with mental health services
• How their services benefit our community
• What are their goals and aspirations for our community
• How can we advocate for those we love with mental health

You're Never Alone:

Journey Mental Health
Dane County Sherriff's Office 
Dane County Sherriff's Facebook 
Dane County Sherriff's IG

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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 kiddos. So what's the Healthy Place Clinic? Tim has created team of Health Practitioners & Holistic Experts that will not only collaborate together, but will create a "Battle Plan" after they hear your story! Your "Battle Plan" will only cost you $200 for a 45 minute consultation. Tim shares what this all involves and why he decided to open his new clinic. I have never met anyone more passionate about healthcare and it definetely ressonates in todays segment. Get ready to receive the BESTHOLISCTIC CARE from the most trusted name around  at the "The Healthy Place Clinic."

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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 leaders to break free from self-sacrifice and burnout to reconnect with who they are outside of what they do.

Today's discussion is all about reclaiming our true essence, energy, and inner calling as mamas! Life can get in the way and it's easy to feel stretched in a thousand directions, but Michelle will uncover and teach us the tools we need to keep uphold our authentic selves and to give ourselves grace when needed.

Michelle will touch on today:

1. What are some signs that a mom might be disconnecting from her purpose without realizing it?
   
   
2. How does trauma-sensitive, holistic approach help moms reconnect with their inner calling when they feel overstretched?
   
   
3. What mindset shifts do you help women with when they try to lead, but end up sacrificing themselves?
   
   
4. What's one simple way moms can reconnect with themselves?

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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 can be affected and lead to serious medical issues. Rachel is an expert in this discussion as she unfortunately had to battle her body being in constant pain and her hormones going out of wack. Rachel decided to use her voice to medical experts that what she is going through is REAL and how she made the decision to have a full hysterectomy.

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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, Garth Brooks Daughter, the key to a happy marriage and an update on her beautiful family!


Get to Know Lori:

Lori Schultz is the Development Outreach Events Strategist for UW Health Kids, where she works with Community Partners to raise funds for American Family Children’s Hospital. A valued member of the UW Health Events Team since 2015, Lori brings a wealth of experience in building relationships and creating stewardship opportunities with the donors and partners she works with annually. She attends numerous events throughout the year working with groups that range in size from school groups to large cooperation's. Lori also coordinates, organizes and executes the annual American Family Children’s Hospital Radiothon where she works with the staff and leadership at Mid-West Family Broadcasting here in Madison as well as scheduling patient families who share their stories of being treated at our world-class hospital. Lori gets to know the families on a personal level and is able to share their stories with the marketing team and other UW Health event planners when they need a patient family and story to share. Lori has another role with UW Health as a Patient Advocate for the St. Baldrick’s Foundation – Stand Up to Cancer Pediatric Cancer Dream Team. She works closely with the Pediatric Cancer Team here in Madison to help them share their research with the public in terms that everyone can understand. Patient Advocacy is close to Lori’s heart as she lost her daughter Kristina to childhood cancer back in 2007. She knows the importance of research and works to not only bring awareness to the research being done right here in Madison, but also helps to raise money for that all important work.

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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 is there are evil people in the world who will hurt your precious child if they have the opportunity. When it comes to my two guests today, these mother's knew in their hearts and souls there was something very wrong with their babies. Please welcome the beautiful, strong, and resilient Sarah Deischer & Kristin Johnson Bott to the show. Two mother's who knew nothing of each other until they both realized their babies were being abused by the same woman. Their stories will not only bring tears to your eyes, but also anger, fear, and compassion. Not only did these two mother's have their precious children severely beaten almost to death, but you will learn how their strength put their abuser away in the system for 25 years. Today we will learn what signs to look out for, how to involve medical professionals and lastly to seek justice. Thank you to these amazing two moms for their vulnerability and resilience. This story has a very happy ending as their babies are now grown young adults! Both Sydney & Cameron are inspiring, successful, happy and healthy! 

If you are in fear that your child is being abused please reach out to Safe Harbor and your local police department. 

Meet These Fabulous Women:

Sarah Deischer is a dedicated Realtor and Managing Broker at Sprinkman Real Estate with a passion for guiding clients through one of life’s biggest transitions—buying or selling a home. With over 20 years of experience and a focus on personalized service, Sarah brings warmth, integrity, and expert market knowledge to every transaction.Beyond real estate, Sarah is also a proud mom of 2 adult children. This journey has been shaped by resilience. After her child survived abuse at the hands of a daycare provider, Sarah became a strong advocate for awareness and support for families navigating similar challenges. Her strength as a mother informs her work as a Realtor—helping others feel safe, supported, and empowered in the decisions that matter most.When she’s not serving her clients, you’ll often find Sarah enjoying live music, spending time at her lake property, rescuing feral cats or sharing her favorite recipes and family moments.

Kristin Johnson Bott is an educator, speaker, yoga/fitness instructor, and coach with over 30 years of experience helping people reduce stress and live healthier, more empowered lives. As the founder of Mindful Wellness LLC, she has worked with schools, companies, and individuals, offering strategies that bring clarity, resilience, and balance to everyday life.Her journey as a mom has been one of courage and advocacy. After her son endured abuse at the hands of a daycare provider, Kristin became determined to help him heal from nervous system dysfunction and be free of the effects of this abuse.  She's worked with the court system and other families who've endured similar situations. Through...

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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 muscle, tone, and burn fat and relieve pain. Also say hello to EMSELLA a simple, non-invasive way to strenghten the pelvic floor and help mamas with incontinence. Here's what's in store! 

 

• Dr. Rich will explain his approach
• What are these two new devices and what to they do?
• What kind of experience will we have?
• What special offer is he giving our listeners today?

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