Mom Group Chat

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.