On this episode of Moms Night Out, Katie and Mandy sit down with Elissa Kalver for an inspiring conversation about resilience, motherhood, and what it really means to live like it matters. Diagnosed with stage IV metastatic breast cancer at 34, just before her daughter’s first birthday, Elissa shares how that life-altering moment shifted her perspective and pushed her to live more intentionally and fully. She talks about navigating cancer, finding joy in everyday moments, and turning her experience into purpose through her nonprofit We Got This and her book, We Got This: How I Learned to Thrive with Terminal Cancer. It’s an honest, uplifting conversation about perspective, community, and making every day count. Whether you are facing a medical challenge yourself, or just looking to live more purposefully - this episode will help you replace survival mode with clarity, connection, and purpose-driven action.

You can find Elissa on Instagram or at https://www.elissakalver.com/ and https://wegotthis.org/

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This week on Moms Night Out, Mandy and Katie cover everything from trending headlines to real-life parenting moments. They chat about Daryl Hannah’s essay and the internet buzz around the Ballerina Farm baby.

The conversation then turns to parenting — specifically yelling. After sharing similar experiences, they discuss a viral yelling hack idea: tune in to find out how to break the tension. They also talk about healthier alternatives and the importance of repairing the moment with your kids.

Finally, the ladies dive into the idea of practicing what you preach — modeling the behaviors we hope to see in our kids — and wrap up with a quick debate on the internet's most discussed topic - SLOP BOWLS. Have you heard of them?

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On this episode of Moms Night Out, Katie and Mandy tackle the awkward “in-between” years when kids seem to be aging out of town summer camp but too young to stay home alone. From insane summer budgets to counselor-in-training gigs and the “let them roam with a watch” era, they unpack the awkward in-between stage no one warns you about. Then, it’s locker room culture shock… are you team cover-up or team a$$ out? They wrap up with why texting with men can feel like decoding a completely different language.

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In this episode of Moms Night Out, the Katie and Mandy break down the stories everyone is talking about this week — from the shocking Kouri Richins true-crime case to a candid rant on misogyny in sports and media (umm hello US WOMEN's HOCKEY TEAM AND HILARY KNIGHT).

They also unpack the viral headlines surrounding adult star Bonnie Blue, and shift gears to discuss habit stacking — the simple strategy of building small habits onto routines you already have to create meaningful change over time. The episode wraps with a look at FOBO (Fear of Better Options) and how it can quietly influence the choices we make.

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In this episode of Moms Night Out, Katie and Mandy take a nostalgic trip back to early-2000s TV, from Hannah Montana to the era of simpler channel-surfing, before diving into the cultural reckoning around America's Next Top Model sparked by the new documentary on Netflix and what it reveals about Tyra Banks. They wrap by tackling the very modern rise of AI companionship, from virtual dates to emotional relationships, and whether tech is helping loneliness or making things even stranger.

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Is February the longest month ever… or does it just feel that way? 😅 This week on Moms Night Out, Katie and Mandy keep the Olympic excitement going—with a fun round of “Name That Olympian!” Play along and see how many athletes you recognize.

The moms also dive into mystery reader moments, trending celebrity gossip, and the unexpected drama of Ring doorbells. Plus… is something in the air right now? Everyone seems on edge, so they break down the cosmic chaos—hello Mercury retrograde energy—and share simple ways to protect your peace.

They wrap up with a meaningful conversation about using your voice (or choosing when not to) and how to turn frustration into action if you feel called to speak up.

If you want to make your voice heard: Check out 5calls.org

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Katie and Mandy are back with another chit chat episode. The moms dive into location tracking and when it can actually be helpful as Mandy shares a wild story about her daughter's lost watch. They talk Olympics hype, Valentine’s Day plans (for kids and themselves), and wrap it all up with a rapid-fire Valentine’s game that gets real about love, gifts, and romance after kids.

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Katie and Mandy are joined by Amy Pocsik, business coach and founder of Bold Moves, to discuss leadership, mindset, and what it takes to build a business—and life—that feels aligned. Amy shares her corporate-to-entrepreneur pivot, the fears behind making a bold move, and the mindset shifts that help women move from overwhelmed to empowered. She also talks coaching, client transformations, the power of community, and her programs—from 1:1 coaching to Bold360 and the upcoming Women’s Leadership Summit—before leaving listeners with a bold challenge to try this month.

If you are in search of motivation, or your sign to make a bold move and level up your life - then this episode is for you.

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You can find Amy on Instagram or at https://www.bold-moves.com/

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