Moms on the Loose

Third times a charm with Fine Healing Goods Founder, Rachel Dougherty. The first time we interviewed Rachel she was still reeling from years of infertility and a recent failed adoption. Stress during that time led her to create her fabulous high-end CBD beauty line (our fav). Our second interview, Rachel was hours away from driving to the hospital to meet her brand new baby through adoption. The icing on the cake is interview 3 when we talk to Rachel all about her new life as a mom. This is the sweetest, most heartfelt story and we want to thank Rachel for her transparency and raw conversation about the trials of adoption and the tips she gives to parents going down the same path.    We highly encourage you to check out her company Fine Healing Goods to indulge in high end healing using plant-based wellness.  She is giving every listener 15% off using code:MOM at checkout. www.finehealinggoods.com

This is just the beginning of a greater and necessary conversation. A conversation that has gone unspoken for too long. Today we discuss what our role is as moms during this time with Diana Jones-Martinez. We invited Diana to sit down and share her unique perspective with us as a mother, black woman and daughter of a law enforcement family. We discuss how to talk to your children about race and why its important to have the age-appropriate conversations with them. We encourage you do your own research, educate yourselves, your family, your friends and do your part in your community to support people of color. Stand up, speak out, unite, and do better. We may not always say the right thing or the best thing, yet saying nothing is the wrong thing to do. Resources and links mentioned in the episode: www.aclu.org www.blacklivesmatter.com www.bethebridge.com www.campaignzero.org www.thelovelandfoundation.org www.theinnocentproject.org

Jacquie Ramsey joins Britt and Betsy this week to tell her incredible story about being a contestant on the hit show, Survivor. Not only did Jacquie voluntarily give up the comforts of home to go live in an African jungle, eat bugs to stay alive, and form alliances… she also met her true love and now-husband (famed artist and producer Tyler Ramsey) while filming and their forbidden love affair led them to flee into the jungle for a few days while mercenaries and the heads of the TV network searched for them. We can’t make this sh*t up… THIS STORY DESERVES A MOVIE! In addition to being a wife and mom, Jacquie is also the creator and founder of The Fresh Test… a natural, much healthier and more delicious alternative to that horrible orange drink every pregnant mother loathes during their glucose test. Jacquie saw a need in the market and took her idea all the way to the top to becoming the ONLY alternative to that nasty, outdated liquid. Doctors and patients all over the country and now clamoring for this better, fresher way to test!   We want to thank Jacquie for going on the loose with us! We also want to thank our listeners for your support! If you want to help us out, please leave us a 5-star review and follow us on Instagram and Facebook @themomsontheloose.    To check out a better, fresher glucose test visit www.thefreshtest.com

Soooo, a guy ate a bat and here we are. Self isolation and social distancing SUCK, but it’s what we are all doing to mitigate the spread of COVID-19 and hopefully return to normalcy sooner than later. Brittany and Betsy talk about the woes of quarantine, the uphill battle that is homeschooling, mourning big events that won’t happen, and the silver-linings we have found along the way. The main takeaway is GIVE YOURSELF SOME GRACE. No one ever thought we’d all be educating our kids while stuck indoors away from our friends and family (all while running from a real bitch of a virus) so if poppin’ that cork a little sooner than usual or locking yourself in your closet for five minutes of peace is what’s getting you through it, then by all means.    We want to raise our glasses to all the healthcare and essential workers out there. You are the real heroes in all of this and we are so grateful.  Until next time... take a breath, go wash your hands for the 150th time today and keep on keeping’ on. Stay healthy everyone! Cheers!!   

Follow the MOTL down the dark rabbit hole of epidemiology. You will not want to miss their novice and civilian opinions of something they grasp little knowledge of but they did some research and break it down for you. Also, if you have started buying underwear in bulk and have a  stance on unsolicited explicit photos (now considered a crime in Texas) then tune in and drop a line. THANK YOU for your support! Please help us by RATING, REVIEWING, and telling all your friends to SUBSCRIBE to our podcast on @applepodcasts @iheartradio @spotify or wherever you listen to your podcasts. Until next time, find some time to go on the loose. It’s goods for you. Trust us. Cheers!

Re-releasing an oldie but a goodie this week to celebrate a big achievement for one of our former guests! Kate McMahon won the Marketing and PR Exec OF THE YEAR at the recent Pollstar Awards! Her interview back in season 1 was so nice we are giving it to you twice! Congratulations, Kate!!!!  Join us today as we share stories (and a few drinks) with the woman behind some of the most successful concert tours in all of music. Kate oversees the entire marketing department for The Messina Group. Her clients include Taylor Swift, George Strait, Kenny Chesney, Ed Sheeran, and many more. She is the logistics queen and turns up the heat for these giant stadium tours. Her creativity puts butts in seats. In her own words, she “sells the fun.” She is also an incredible mom to her two adopted children, is super down to earth, and is a hell of a lot of fun.  To read about Kate’s award and see a list of all the awards, click here: https://www.pollstar.com/article/pollstar-unveils-winners-of-31st-annual-pollstar-awards-143516   We are so thankful  to all of our listeners for your support! Please help us by RATING, REVIEWING, and telling all your friends to SUBSCRIBE to our podcast on @applepodcasts @iheartradio @spotify or wherever you listen to your podcasts. Until next time, find some time to go on the loose. It’s goods for you. Trust us. Cheers!

It’s just two of us today! We successfully made it off the ski-slopes from our epic joint family trip to Colorado. We talk schleppin’, getting lost on the mountain, how getting kids into ski suits can drive you to drink, and the joys of traveling in the midst of flu season with passengers who don’t know how to cover their damn mouths. Ew. We laughed harder in this episode than probably any other... hope you do too!  Shoutout to www.zincflyte.com for making the best dang airport invention since the airplane itself. If you don’t already own one of these amazing kid friendly carry-on bags that double as a scooter... you need to check them out. It’s a must have and we are both obsessed.    We are so thankful  to all of our listeners for your support! Please help us by RATING, REVIEWING, and telling all your friends to SUBSCRIBE to our podcast on @applepodcasts @iheartradio @spotify or wherever you listen to your podcasts. Until next time, find some time to go on the loose. It’s goods for you. Trust us. Cheers!

The Moms on the Loose are celebrating their 50th episode!! Britt and Betsy are with Stacey Roney today to soak up her advice on keeping that side-hustle going. Stacey is the former cosmetic buyer for Nordstrom’s, multifaceted business woman, and founder of the hilarious group FiftyAF . They dive into finding a sustainable passion and how to make it profitable while not selling your soul or going crazy.  The major topic being how to navigate this new social media world chock full of “influencers.” Thanks to Stacey for going on the loose with us!   You can check out her FiftyAF page and shop her website here:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/432506274062364/?ref=share   www.shoptwowordsonefinger.com   Thanks for your support over these last 50 episodes!!!! We truly appreciate every share, rating, review and message! Cheers to 50 more!! 

Brittany and Betsy go on the loose with mystic, spiritual guide for higher consciousness, mindfulness coach and empath, Aline Hanle. It’s a new year and what better time to get down with your higher self than now? Aline has buckets of knowledge and tips on how to work towards being a more enlightened YOU. *BONUS: She also does a little reading and gets messages from the beyond from Britt and Betsy’s younger selves. It’s some wildly cool sh*t and we hope this episode puts you on the beautiful path to your highest, most badass self. To learn more about Aline, her work, and her new Cosmic Compass Game visit www.alinehanle.com and follow her on social media at @cosmiccompassgame and @alinehanle We are so thankful  to all of our listeners for your support! Please help us by RATING, REVIEWING, and telling all your friends to SUBSCRIBE to our podcast on @applepodcasts @iheartradio @spotify or wherever you listen to your podcasts. Until next time, find some time to go on the loose. It’s goods for you. Trust us. Cheers!

The Moms on the Loose are back for Season 5! Brittany and Betsy are kicking it off with a mini-episode talking all things 2020 as well as a deep dive into the Royal Family Drama. Some big sh*t is going down this year y’all so buckle up.    We are so thankful  to all of our listeners for your support! Please help us by RATING, REVIEWING, and telling all your friends to SUBSCRIBE to our podcast on @applepodcasts @iheartradio @spotify or wherever you listen to your podcasts. Until next time, find some time to go on the loose. It’s good for you. Trust us. Cheers!

Brittany and Betsy are here in this mini-episode for the Season 4 Finale AND their final holiday-fueled mental breakdown of the DECADE to review the last 10 years and play a little game called “Over It or Here For It.” DISCLAIMER— We talk about Santa and that f*@k%ng Elf so definitely not an episode to accidentally let play in front of the kids.    We want to thank you all for your continued support of the podcast! We hope everyone has a wonderful holiday with their families and a very happy New Year! We look forward to continuing with Season 5 in 2020! 

This week’s episode opens with what can only be described as the shittiest travel experience of all time. Brace yourself. And never, EVER trust a fart.   Then, Britt and Betsy sit down with perhaps one of the loveliest guests to ever grace the show. Cristina Bocanegra (wardrobe stylist and founder of the popular online publication, Love Child Magazine, and co-founder of Current Conference and Mini-Market) goes on the loose to talk about the importance of women working together to achieve their goals. Cristina is every bit as charming as she is driven and we are so grateful to her for joining us!   Check out all her ventures on social media at: @lovechildmag @currentconference @minimarketatx   We are so thankful  to all of our listeners for your support! Please help us by RATING, REVIEWING, and telling all your friend to SUBSCRIBE to our podcast on @applepodcasts @iheartradio @spotify or wherever you listen to your podcasts. Until next time, find some time to go on the loose. It’s goods for you. Trust us. Cheers!

If your kids found a hidden box of old pictures from the days before you were a mama, what would they find? Barely there Halloween costumes? Mommy boozing on the beach during Spring Break? Defying death by riding around on the roof of a car? Those are some of the things in our boxes. Cringe. Join us as we take a deep dive into our bad decisions before our frontal lobes and good decision making skills were developed. We are also joined by our good friend and legendary Mom on the Loose, Amber Collins. This hilarious firecracker was kind enough to get mic’d up and give her recipe for success on balancing marriage, kids, and the essential dose of “me-time.” She has some life changing advice for those struggling to maintain their own identity after kids. Thanks, Amber!   We are so thankful  to all of our listeners for your support! Please help us by RATING, REVIEWING, and telling all your friend to SUBSCRIBE to our podcast on @applepodcasts @iheartradio @spotify or wherever you listen to your podcasts. Until next time, find some time to go on the loose. It’s goods for you. Trust us. Cheers!

In this week’s off-the-cuff style episode, The Moms on the Loose talk grown-up house parties, kids catching parents mid “act,” what would be in our adult Lost and Found Bins (i.e our dignity, time management skills, etc), and ask the question “Are we too PC in 2019?”    We are so grateful to all of our listeners for your support! Please help us continue to grow by LIKING, SUBSCRIBING, and REVIEWING our podcast and following us on social media @themomsontheloose. Until next time, find some time to go on the loose. It’s goods for you. Trust us. Cheers!

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Eileen Lamb is a mom, writer, published author, photographer and so much more. After her oldest son’s autism diagnosis she, too, was diagnosed with autism and this week’s episode showcases this charming mama as she shares her story of finding her way through two different autism paths which led to writing her book “All Across the Spectrum.” Eileen is sweet, funny, tenacious and the gorgeous French gal we all want to be like. Make sure to check out her Instagram page @theautismcafe as well as her book “All Across the Spectrum” available on Amazon.    Thank you to the Wayback Cafe and Cottages for being our season 4 host. Amid rolling hills, this charming collection of cottages is 11 miles from both the Austin Zoo, and the Texas Capitol in Downtown Austin. It's 4 miles from Route 71. The 8 warm cottages with terraces feature rustic-chic decor, plus Wi-Fi access and TVs. Some provide living/dining areas; 1 has a fireplace and a kitchenette. Amenities include a fashionable cafe, a patio, and an outdoor saltwater pool with a sundeck and a bar. Parking is available. Www.waybackaustin.com 

In honor of Spina Bifida Awareness month, we are re-releasing an oldie but a goodie. We highlight an incredible mom who is (among many things) an advocate for special needs children. It’s our honor to share Adrienne’s story. The special needs community belongs in the Moms On The Loose tribe and we passionately support their cause. We invite you to find a way to help in your community and consider donating to TX Fragile Kids or Cheyanna’s Champions 4 Children. Thank you for joining us today for such an important discussion!

This week’s mini-episode covers Cardi B’s mad twerking skills and our epic weekend at Austin City Limits Music Festival... from which we are still recovering. We also take a deep dive into Taylor Swift’s “Lover” lyrics and why they are actually pretty damn psychotic. Cheers! Enjoy!  Liking the podcast? Please leave us a 5 star review and tell your friends!! 

Kathy Terry... The woman who literally does it all. In this feel good episode the Moms on the Loose sit down with Kathy and talk about how she and her husband began their 16 location Austin burger empire, P. Terry’s, and their 2 Taco Ranch locations from the ground up. Most recently, she created InLeiu, a mobile donation app that “calls bullsh*t on hostess gifts” and instead lets users make donations to support the causes their friends care about “in leiu” of giving them a material gift...because who really needs another candle?? Not only does this force-of-nature mom run her companies like the ultimate boss but she puts good back into the world and has some wonderful perspectives on how to be a better human. We are all striving to make those deeper, more authentic connections in life and Kathy is a beacon for how to do it. Download her app “InLieu” on your mobile device to start gifting in a more meaningful way. It’s quick, easy and sends a text to the recipient to let them know you gave to a favorite charity in their name. To learn more go to www.inlieu.com Thanks again to the Wayback Cafe and Cottages for being our season 4 host. We sure do love you and your relaxing hill-country vibe. And your mimosas. To book the perfect night away or to grab a delicious farm-to-table meal, head to www.waybackaustin.com We are so grateful to all of our listeners for your support! Please help us continue to grow! Please LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and REVIEW our podcast and follow us on social media @themomsontheloose. Until next time, find some time to go on the loose. It’s goods for you. Trust us. Cheers!

The Moms on the Loose are getting a glow-up in this week’s episode with Stephanie Coultress-O’Neill, owner and founder of Austin’s hottest ladies boutique, Estilo. Stephanie is a psychologist turned professional stylist who has won numerous awards and accolades for her ability to read her clients and style them based on their needs and lifestyle. Her psych background lays the perfect groundwork to talk about fashion and style (there’s a difference) and how what you are wearing provides a glimpse into your mind and emotional state. It’s science. Look it up. Stephanie also gives us some realistic and tangible ways to achieve the rad-mom/non-sweatpant look before we head to the Austin City Limits Music Festival for another epic weekend in true “Moms on the Loose Fashion.” The big take-away: LIFE IS A PARTY... SO DRESS FOR IT! To find all the latest trends Estilo has to offer go to www.estiloboutique.com and follow them @estilo_austin Thank you listeners for all of your support! Please help us continue to grow! Please LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and REVIEW our podcast and follow us on social media @themomsontheloose. Until next time, find some time to go on the loose. It’s goods for you. Trust us. Cheers!

The title says it all. Juicy deets. Enjoy! Thank you to our listeners for your support! We would love it if you would help us continue to grow! Please LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and REVIEW our podcast and follow us on social media @themomsontheloose. Until next time, find some time to go on the loose. It’s goods for you. Trust us. Cheers!

Amy Richardson is the founder and CEO of the wildly popular children’s clothing brand June & January. What started as a small Etsy shop out of her Brooklyn, NYC apartment (where she was also a new mom) has turned into a widely successful and inclusive company that has been featured in US Weekly, POPSUGAR, Brit + Co, Oh Joy!, Cool Mom Picks and more! Amy is as rad as they come. She’s the creative boss-lady/mom/friend/savvy business woman many aspire to be... she’s also brave and resilient as hell. At 1:07am on July 22nd, 2019 her world was completely shaken as she and her two young children were coming home from the airport. Amy was shot in the leg through her car door by an unknown shooter. She shares the story about how she tied her own tourniquet, called for help, the physical recovery process, the emotional healing process, the silver-lining and why we MUST talk to our kids about being prepared for a situation in which mommy or daddy might not be able to help themselves. You never know what “never-gonna-happen-to-me” scenario this world might throw at you, but having some of the hard conversations with our kids and teaching them basic emergency protocols with technology tools might be the difference in life or death. We could not be more grateful to Amy for going “on the loose” with us and being so informative, open, and honest. To see Amy and her team’s amazing creations for all spunky tiny humans, visit www.juneandjanuary.com and find them on Instagram @juneandjanuary Thank you to our official season 4 host The Wayback Cafe and Cottages for the hill-country vibes hospitality! We highly suggest you give them a visit www.waybackaustin.com We are so grateful to all of our listeners for your support! Please help us continue to grow! Please LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and REVIEW our podcast and follow us on social media @themomsontheloose. Until next time, find some time to go on the loose. It’s goods for you. Trust us. Cheers!

Kyle Bandujo is a man who wears many hats. He is a former college athlete, contributing writer for BuzzFeed, Post-Grad Problems and Fatherly, host of the Big Screen Sports Podcast.... and most importantly full-time dad to his 5 year old son. When he was 22 and finishing up his last year of college he unexpectedly found himself welcoming his beautiful baby boy into the world.. and not long after as a full-custody single-parent learning how to take care of an infant at a fast pace. Spoiler alert: He’s nailing it. Kyle sheds light on what it’s like to be an A+ Dad in a mom-ruled world. We dive into perceived gender roles, missing parts of your former life pre-kids, and why its important to carve out time for yourself. THEN... we step up to the plate and take a comedic swing for the fences on the topic of SIDELINE PARENTS. We all know one (or five). Kyle has some hilariously great advice for those who spend their weekends on the bleachers and we break down the difference in being crazy positive and just plain f*#$ing crazy. We’d like to raise a glass to this

We are back for season 4 and starting with a BANG! We are joined by the fabulous Dr. Jessica Wright, owner of Rejuvenate Austin. Dr. Wright is a trauma surgeon turned general surgery specialist and Medspa physician and she gives us all the juicy deets on injectables, anti-aging, and getting shots “down there” that will have you saying “OOOOOHHHH YEAHHH.” Dr. Wright is a wife and mom of 2 and is recognized in the aesthetics community by Galderma and Allergen as a “Top Injector.” She also recently won the recognition as The Face of Anti-aging and Rejuvenation by Austin Monthly. We are so lucky to have her on our podcast to dish her secrets and discuss why its important to encompass the “whole person” to achieve youthful skin and sexual wellness. Also, exciting news! We are so excited to be partnering with The Wayback Cafe and Cottages as our official host for season 4! We will be coming to you weekly from their “insta-worthy” poolside cabana. The Wayback is a casual boutique hotel 15 minutes west of downtown Austin. Their style is friendly, comfortable and classic. You can rent cottages overnight or just come in for a bite to eat in their farm to table cafe...with a bar! We are so grateful to all of our listeners for your support and are really looking forward to the season! Please make sure to LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and REVIEW our podcast and follow us on social media @themomsontheloose. Until next time, find some time to go on the loose. It’s goods for you. Trust us. Cheers! Mentioned in this episode: Rejuvenate Austin www.rejuventateaustin.com @rejuvenateaustin Follow Dr. Jessica Wright @drjessicawright The Wayback Cafe and Cottages www.waybackaustin.com Follow them on social media @thewaybackaustin

The Moms on the Loose sit down with Rachel Daugherty of Fine Healing Goods with a live audience at Adelante in Austin to continue the discussion on CBD and its healing benefits. We cover everything from what to look out for when buying a quality product (don’t buy from a gas station!), the difference between marijuanna and hemp, how CBD can help you and the latest legislation around CBD. Remember to stay classy Moms on the Loose tribe and don’t forget to RATE, REVIEW and SUBSCRIBE wherever you get your podcast! www.finehealinggoods.com www.themomsontheloose.com

We are wrapping Season 3 the best way we know how, on an awkward note. Ever wake up in the middle of the night remembering something embarrassing you did/said years ago and it just makes you cringe and want to hide in a cave all over again? Welcome to our world. Being socially awkward can be, well, AWKWARD AF. In this episode, Britt and Betsy give you a little peek inside their Pandora’s Box of Dumb Sh*t they have done and re-live some pretty mortifying moments. Enjoy a laugh at our expense in this fun episode and send us a message if you want to share your own. To all the people out there who aren’t sure if you are awkward because of the situation or if the situation is awkward because of you... you’re in good company [Insert fist-bump emojis]. Season 4 is right around the bend! In the meantime, we would greatly appreciate you sharing this podcast with all your friends and helping us spread the word. Help us continue to grow the Moms on the Loose Tribe! We are so grateful to all our listeners for your support and look forward to bringing you more interviews and episodes! Please make sure to LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and REVIEW our podcast and follow us on social media @themomsontheloose. Until next time, find some time to go on the loose. It’s good for you. Trust us. Cheers!

We are checking in for our “seasonal checkup” with our dear friend, Nurse Torie. Torie and the Moms on the Loose talk about school nurses and the sh*t kids say at school, brand new developments for our favorite FaceTiming doctors at Virtual Pediatrics, PANDAS (not the bear...the scary strep infection), and water safety for the summer. As always, we are grateful to Torie for sharing her medical knowledge and breaking it down to layman’s terms so the Moms on the Loose can understand it. We want to wish her and the rest of the Urgent Care for Kids team congratulations on their success with Virtual Pediatrics and their many clinics all over Texas. If you haven’t checked it out... its a must see! FaceTiming a pediatrician from the comfort of your home is a game changer. urgentcarekids.com We also want to shine a light on a wonderful organization called Colin’s Hope. Through a tragic water accident (under watchful eyes), the Holst family lost their son, Colin, to drowning. They bravely turned this tragedy into a quest to keep other families safe in the water. Their website offers very helpful water safety tips and is definitely worth a read so everyone can have a fun, SAFE summer. www.colinshope.org Please make sure to LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and REVIEW our podcast and follow us on social media @themomsontheloose. Until next time, find some time to go on the loose. It’s good for you. Trust us. Cheers!

Mindy Raymond is an actress, entrepreneur, Texas Motion Picture Alliance board member..... and the FIRST female president of New Republic Studios. Brittany and Betsy take a tour on several sets at the sprawling 200 acre production facility that houses three sound stages, two private screening rooms, and provides on-site construction and set design...with Mindy behind the wheel. Mindy is a boss-lady, literally, and she sits down with us to give insight into how to “get a seat at the table” in a male-dominated profession. In short, to get what you want you have to put your big girl panties on and demand it. No apologizing. We are so grateful to this trailblazer for her valuable insight into the film world and for the awesome tour of her facility. When Mindy isn’t running the show at the studios she is a wife and a mom to two precious boys. Follow Mindy and New Republic Studios on social media @mindy_benson and @newrepublicstudios. To see more of New Republic Studios and their incredible landscape and expansion plans visit www.newrepublicstudios.com Please make sure to LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and REVIEW our podcast and follow us on social media @themomsontheloose. Until next time, find some time to go on the loose. It’s good for you. Trust us. Cheers!

The Moms on the Loose share some cocktails and conversation with a powerhouse of a wife, mom, serial entrepreneur and philanthropist. Meghan Rossi co-founded Go Get It Life, Ounce Water, and Dos Dudes Pictures with husband and actor Theo Rossi, is an award-winning TV news anchor and producer, recently published a Mindfulness Logbook, and is boss-lady of their very busy household. Meghan sits down with us to talk tenacity (might as well be her middle name), how to get what you want, and why it’s our duty to raise kids who don’t grow up to be assholes. Meghan’s vast experience, knowledge and a refreshing dose of realness make for a profound convo and we are stoked to bring you this episode.  Please make sure to SUBSCRIBE, RATE, and REVIEW our podcast and follow us on social media @themomsontheloose. Until next time, find some time to go on the loose. It's good for you. Trust us. Cheers! You can follow Meghan on Instagram @meggomcrossi Follow Go Get It Life @gogetitlife Follow Ounce Water @getounced   Mentioned in this episode: www.gogetitlife.com www.ouncewater.com www.bootcampaign.org www.moralkings.com

Brittany and Betsy go on the loose with the founder of the Celebrity Style Guide (and mom), Heather Campbell-Green. Heather is the original expert when it comes to celebrity fashion and her insight into trends and the ‘Who Wore What’ has earned her guru status in magazines, tv shows, major brands, and pop-culture. Heather opens up her little “bag of tricks” to give us advice on how to peel off your mom-sweats and start a go-to area of your closet that can have you looking chíc in under 5 minutes. We talk capsule collections, brands that won’t break the bank, the importance of a good pair of sunglasses, and why its important to feel good confident about your style choices. Also, WTF do terms like “Black Tie Optional” even mean? Please remember to SUBSCRIBE, RATE, and REVIEW our show! Find us on Instagram and Facebook @themomsontheloose and tag us in your posts. Until next time, find some time to go on the loose! Mentioned in this episode: www.celebritystyleguide.com Follow Heather and Celebrity Style Guide on social media @celebstyleguide

Welp, folks, our watch has ended and we are doing something a little different today to cope with it.  If you are like us and have spent the last decade of your life deep diving into Game of Thrones fan theories and being a citizen of the Seven Kingdoms...this episode is for you! Enjoy this bonus episode that covers the final episode of the series and our take on it. Also, if you hate our opinion on it, for the love of Jon Snow don’t write us a bad review where people can see it, LOL. Just send us a raven with your feedback. AKA: a direct message @themomsontheloose.   Shout-out to two great podcasts we are fans of that cover all things Game of Thrones: “Bend the Knee” Podcast and “On the Throne” Podcast

Deanna Wheeler was rocking on stage as a budding artist and 24 hours later she was paralyzed from the neck down. This Air Force Veteran, mother of 3, singer/songwriter has quite the story about her unexpected and harrowing battle with Guillain-Barré syndrome and Brittany and Betsy were lucky enough to sit down with her and hear her powerful story of recovery. Deanna is truly a phoenix rising. Her story has struck a chord with audiences all over the world and between motherhood, performing, filming a documentary, and inspiring hope with her Unstoppable Now campaign, she proves that with a lot of grit and belief in yourself you can overcome anything. Please remember to SUBSCRIBE, RATE, and REVIEW our show! Find us on Instagram and Facebook @themomsontheloose and tag us in your posts. Until next time, find some time to go on the loose! Mentioned in this episode: www.deannawheeler.com www.regroupforvets.com Unstoppable Now Facebook Group

This week’s episode covers another topic that is common...and often times not commonly talked about. Alcoholism and substance abuse can be a hard hit on a relationship and can lead to dark secrets and feeling completely alone. We interview Lori Mycoskie, a wife, mom and powerhouse of an advocate who has lived through this and shines a light on the issue. Lori came out of the darkness and bravely decided to help other spouses who found themselves in the same position. She created an online 7-Step program to help spouses of substance abuse rebuild their self-worth and gain confidence. This episode is a must-listen and Lori reassures anyone who needs to hear it that “It will be OK.” If you or anyone you love is dealing with this, we hope this episode can offer you some guidance and a jumping point towards both mental and emotional recovery. Lots of love and light in this one. Follow the links below for Lori’s website and other resources.  Please remember to SUBSCRIBE, RATE, and REVIEW our show. Find us on Instagram and Facebook @themomsontheloose and tag us in your posts. Until next time, find some time to go on the loose! Resources: www.lorimycoskie.com www.helpguide.org www.al-anon.org

Girl squad in the house/cottage (shoutout to the AMAZING Wayback Cafe and Cottages) as the ever fabulous Lauren Petrowski goes on the loose with us. Lauren has spent her career being a trusted face on Fox 7 News in Austin and we catch up with her after her retirement from anchor as she heads into the next chapter of her life. Being a mom in the workforce ain’t easy... especially when your wake up call is 2:15am (with a newborn no less), but Lauren gets raw and real with us to give the deets. We also dive into how social media has changed the news world and why it’s important to be aware of what you choose to post. We hope you enjoy this episode as much as we did. Huge thank you to Lauren and the Wayback!! Please remember to SUBSCRIBE, RATE, and REVIEW our show! Find us on Instagram and Facebook @themomsontheloose and tag us in your posts. Listen on @applepodcasts @iheartradio and @spotify Until next time, remember to do yourself a favor and go on the loose for a bit!    Mentioned in this episode: @laurenpetrowski  https://www.laurenpetrowski.com https://www.waybackaustin.com https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.fox7austin.com/amp/good-day/local-moms-talk-about-their-moms-on-the-loose-podcast 

We are honored to bring you this episode as it has been our most requested. Brittany and Betsy have a very heartfelt, raw, and informative conversation with an expert about one of the most common, and least discussed, aspects of new parenthood: Perinatal and Postpartum Mood Disorders. This is such a sensitive and delicate subject and we wanted to do it justice by finding the best of the best to share her knowledge and advice. The main takeaway: Becoming a parent doesn’t always feel like a walk in the park, and its ok to say it. We are all in this together. We hope this episode helps spark conversation and continues to break the stigma surrounding postpartum depression, anxiety, and everything in between. A huge thank you to Elaine Cavazos for taking the time to talk with us. We appreciate you so much! Thank you to every fellow mom/parent/support system out there who is making an effort to give love, light, understanding, and often times a shoulder to cry on during these beautifully chaotic, and often isolating, times in our life. Should you or someone you know need more information or help, please visit the websites below.    Please remember to SUBSCRIBE, RATE, and REVIEW our show. Find us on Instagram and Facebook @themomsontheloose and tag us in your posts. Until next time, find some time to be on the loose!   Mentioned in this episode:   Elaine Cavazos and Associates: http://www.elainecavazos.com/   Pregnancy and Postpartum Health Alliance of Texas: https://www.pphatx.org/   Postpartum Support International:  https://www.postpartum.net    Postpartum Support International Texas Chapter: https://www.postpartum.net/?s=Texas   Postpartum Support Dad Chat: https://www.postpartum.net/get-help/resources-for-fathers/chat-with-an-expert-for-dads/   The Top Knot Squad Podcast: http://thetopknotsquad.com/index.html   Austin Groups: Mamas for Mamas, Any Baby Can, Whole Mamas

Cheers! The Moms on the Loose are back for Season 3! Brittany and Betsy get some salon time with “Best Blonde Technique” creator and hairstylist, Jay Shaw, to discuss the life of a gay father. Jay is full of love and wisdom and has quite a story to tell from his days of working for Laura Mercier and doing celebrity hair and makeup... to becoming “Foster Father of the Year” in Utah...to adopting his son and becoming the “fabulous Mom” at the preschool. This interview is all about being kind to one another, acceptance, throwing love around like its confetti and shining a light on everyone in the most fabulous f**king way possible. We hope you enjoy this episode as much as we did.  Please remember to SUBSCRIBE, RATE, and REVIEW our show! Find us on Instagram and Facebook @themomsontheloose and tag us in your posts. Until next time, we’ll be on the loose!

What do the Moms on the Loose, Ariana Grande and Post Malone all have in common? REGRETTABLE TATTOOS. Join us this week for a teaser/mini-episode as we talk a little Pop Culture, why you should never “Tattoo Under the Influence” and how we are saving Post Malone from a giant fight with his future spouse. BIG NEWS: Season 3 releases in April and we are thrilled to bring you more interviews, more laughs, and more reminders to take time for yourself! Until then, we’ll be on the loose! 

Our husbands are here, the dads behind MOTL! Our listeners wanted to meet them, and they’re fun to hang out with, so we figured: it's about damn time to get them on the show!   They have supported us in every way possible during our MOTL adventure and we couldn't be more grateful. Seriously. This episode is evidence we can all sit together and be happy, fun, productive, cool adults. Enjoy! Find @themomsontheloose and tag us in your posts. Subscribe, rate and review our show! Until next time, we’ll be on the loose.   Mentioned in this episode: https://dollardriverclub.com https://restorecryotherapy.com  

If we had to choose one word to describe Liza we couldn’t do it, she’s that awesome. Liza is the owner of Elite Core Pilates in Austin, TX. She is down to earth, focused, contagiously happy, smart and has an upbeat take-on-the-world attitude. Her success is no surprise. She has trained everyone from moms-to-be to professional athletes. Liza chats with us today about food, self-love, pilates (of course), single mom life and expressing gratitude. Liza lives on Instagram, and she shares killer workout videos, bomb recipes and inspiring thoughts. Check her out @elitecorepilates, you won’t regret it. Tell us how this episode inspired you! Find us on Instagram @themomsontheloose and tag us in your posts. Subscribe, rate and review our show! Until next time, we’ll be on the loose. Mentioned in this episode: https :// www. aviatornation.com https :// dollardriverclub.com https :// www. elitecoreatx.com @elitecorepilates

Jenna Zielbauer is back! She created Rockease, a device that converts any four-legged chair into a rocking chair in seconds! How about that? Turns out Jenna has her business owner/mom/inventor life together AND she’s really good at getting rid of shit. Jenna has solutions to simplify, purge, and live more purposefully in your own house. Closet organization, packrat husbands, plastic birthday presents, sentimental items and drunk purchases (including Loch Ness monster t-shirts) - Jenna covers it all. This episode is just in time to get your house ready for all those holiday guests!  Share us with your friends! Find us on Instagram @themomsontheloose and tag us in your posts. Subscribe, rate and review our show! Until next time, we’ll be on the loose. Mentioned in this episode: https :// www. aviatornation.com https :// dollardriverclub.com https :// rockease.comhttps://www.instagram.com/jennazielbauer/?hl=en@jennazielbauer

High-five to moms everywhere, Thanksgiving is in the bag! Here’s to surviving Christmas, the most wonderful (stress-inducing) time of the year. In the spirit of giving, we offer you our best holiday wisdom: getting your kids to behave, low-stress gift giving, and crafting a simple grown-up Christmas list of your own (like children learning how to wipe their own asses). You can do this, you’ve got (snow) balls. How do you survive the holidays? Please share all your secrets! Find us on Instagram @themomsontheloose and tag us in your posts. Subscribe, rate and review our show! Until next time, we’ll be on the loose. Mentioned in this episode: https :// www. aviatornation.com https :// dollardriverclub.com

This is a special episode full of Big Dad Energy as we join the awesome guys from the Dadgum Podcast at Grandex Media Headquarters. We were stoked to be asked back on their show for Round 2 of this Dadgum/Loose time. We give our tips and tricks for getting through the holidays (i.e. day drinking and naps), talk about our favorite books to read to the kids (also have a little storytime sesh for adult ears) and how to be the parent that volunteers smarter, not harder. A HUGE thank you to the Dadgum Podcast. Be sure to follow them on Instagram @dadgumpodcast and on Twitter @TheDadGumPod and be sure to give them that 5 Star Rating! Shoutout to Grandex Labs for recording our show and allowing us to share it with our Moms on the Loose Tribe!    As always, thanks for tuning it. We love our listeners! Find us on Instagram @themomsontheloose and tag us in your posts. Subscribe, rate and review our show!  Until next time, we’ll be on the loose.   Mentioned in this episode:  http://www.grandex.co/

Leaky boobs, adult diapers, zero sleep, and love like you’ve never known before? Sounds like becoming a mom. If you’re an expectant mom, we’re givin’ it to you straight today.  Meredith Seacrest Leach, a mom-to-be and COO of the Ryan Seacrest Foundation, is here with us as we dish our best “first timer” tips and tricks. Motherhood isn’t always glamorous, but it’s sure as shit (literally) worth the work.  Big thank you to Meredith for hanging out with us!  As always, thanks for tuning it. We love our listeners! Find us on Instagram @themomsontheloose and tag us in your posts. Subscribe, rate and review our show!  Until next time, we’ll be on the loose. Mentioned in this episode: http://ryanseacrestfoundation.org

This episode will tug at your heartstrings. We highlight an incredible mom who is (among many things) an advocate for special needs children. It’s our honor to share Adrienne’s story. The special needs community belongs in the MOTL tribe and we passionately support their cause.   We invite you to find a way to help in your community and consider donating to TX Fragile Kids or Cheyanna’s Champions 4 Children.   Thank you for joining us today for such an important discussion. Find us on Instagram @themomsontheloose and tag us in your posts. Subscribe, rate and review our show! Until next time, we’ll be on the loose.   Mentioned in this episode: Cheyanna's Champion 4 Children TX Fragile Kids Barrier Free Construction

We couldn’t help ourselves. Today, we bring you, Friends with Pyramid Schemes - Part 2.  We received so many responses after last season’s Pyramid Friends episode, we wanted to kick this topic around one more time. Are these MLM companies empowering women? Is our demographic being exploited? Can we do better?   We share our experiences and the experiences of our listeners!   Do you have more to say about this? Find us on Instagram @themomsontheloose and tag us in your posts. Subscribe, rate and review our show! Until next time, we’ll be on the loose.

Bloggers put your hands up because this episode is to you! Joining us for a glass(es) of rosé at the fabulous Lake Austin Spa Resort is Allison Mack, owner and founder of the very influential Austin Moms Blog. Allison gives her tips and tricks for starting a blog, what can make a blogger stand out above the rest and how social media is redefining it all. We also sashay into the world of pageants (she’s former Miss Austin USA) and how it’s helped shape her into the boss lady she is today. Shout out to Lake Austin Spa Resort for the impeccable accommodations for our interview (and the booze in the “Garden Room”, we fancy!) and Melissa Childers for capturing the day with her camera. Subscribe, rate and review our show! Find us on Instagram @themomsontheloose and tag us in your posts. Until next time, we’ll be on the loose. Mentioned in this episode: Austin City Moms Blog Lake Austin Spa and Resort Aviator Nation CameronCooperPhoto.com

It’s time for our seasonal “check-up” with our favorite pediatric medical professional (and great friend), Nurse Torie. We talk lice (eww), flu (double eww), stomach bugs (oh helllll no), and dare we say it.... VACCINES. Join us as we cheers to health and get a little controversial. ‘Cause YOLO.   Big thanks to the wonderful Torie Pearce for her expertise and friendship! Her and her husband own several urgent care clinics for kids in Texas: Check it out here: www. urgentcarekids.com. Also, they have just launched the VERY convenient Virtual Pediatrics where you can “see” a pediatrician from the comfort of your home. Talk about a game changer.  Subscribe, rate and review our show and find us on Instagram @themomsontheloose and tag us in your posts. Until next time, we’ll be on the loose.    

Welcome to season two of MOTL! Today, we talk with Kameron Westcott in her swanky pink living room. Kameron is a fellow MOTL, creator of Sparkle Dog Food, and is known for her appearance on Real Housewives of Dallas. She’s also the hostess with the mostest and was absolutely gracious and lovely to hang out with (she was also incredibly patient with a few technical difficulties we had).    We are so glad Kameron was with us to kick off season two. Our one hour interview turned into three, and we loved it! She told us about how she met her husband, what it’s like to be on #RHOD and her canine business partner.   Thanks for listening, rate and review us wherever you listen to podcasts. You can find us on Instagram @themomsontheloose. Until next time, we’ll be on the loose.   You can find Kameron (and Sparkle Dog Food) here: @KamWestcott https://sparkledogfood.com @sparkledogfood Real Housewives of Dallas Wednesday on Bravo TV @8 pm central time.

Going out with a BANG for our season finale as we share stories (and a few drinks) with the woman behind some of the most successful concert tours in all of music. KATE McMAHON oversees the entire marketing department for Messina Touring Group. Her clients include Taylor Swift, George Strait, Kenny Chesney, Ed Sheeran, and many more. She is the logistics queen and turns up the heat for these giant stadium tours. Her creativity puts butts in seats. In her own words, she “sells the fun.” She is also an incredible mom to her two adopted children, is super down to earth, and is a hell of a lot of fun. Huge shout out and thank you to Kate for being incredible, taking time to hang with us, and making our season finale epic. We are so grateful to our listeners this season. We are so glad you jumped on board with us and our podcast. We’re already working on season 2 and can’t wait to keep rolling. Keep tagging us in your posts on Instagram @themomsontheloose. Until next time, we’ll be on the loose. (Don’t worry, we’ll be back soon.)

Let’s take a ride in The Hot Tub Time Machine. You’ve come to know us as moms, but what were we like at 20? Today, we throw it back to college. This episode is dedicated to sororities, fake IDs, Halloween parties, and life before fully developed brains.  Does part of you miss your 20-year-old self? Is there advice your mom self could use from your carefree college self? What were all your mom friends like before they were moms? Find us on Instagram @themomsontheloose. Tag us in your posts! Until next time, we’ll be on the loose.

Welcome to another episode of MOTL! First off, Betsy cannot be held responsible for anything she says in this episode because Pre-K graduation is coming up and she may or may not have had a meltdown on her way to record this episode.   Now that we have that out of the way, we can get to today’s topic: pyramid friends. You know the people we're talking about. The people who trick you into getting coffee with them and before you know it, you’re getting recruited to sell face cream, leggings or mascara. WTF?   The side hustle is admirable, we’re all about that, but it’s disappointing when you think you’re making a genuine friend and find out, someone you thought was your friend, is only looking to grow their biz.   Tell us we’re not the only ones. Who else has been schemed out of friendships by “pyramid friends”. How did you navigate this “mom world” phenomenon? Find us on Instagram @themomsontheloose. Tag us in your posts! Until next time, we’ll be on the loose.