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Mic'd Up Moms
by FOX19
Whether it's the terrible twos or the terrifying teens.... Momming is a full - time job... then add to it the early wake-up calls for work in morning news and everything else life brings... this is the time for moms to come together and just talk it out.Fox19 Now's Lauren Minor and Catherine Bodak are in it with you, navigating parenthood, friendship, Mom hacks and lessons learned while growing with their kids.These mic'd up Moms have a lot to say.
Episodes
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Future Fans (with Mike Schroder)
This week, Lauren chats with the co-founder of Future Fans, Mike Schroder. Future Fans is a brand that was inspired by the Bengals’ magical run to the Super Bowl in January 2022. Mike is a lifelong fan of the team, a Cincy native, and a dad of three. He has created a way to help kids understand...
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Fitness For Moms (with Kelly Plataniotis)
Fitness can easily find its way to the bottom of our to-do list. This week, Lauren sits down with Kelly Plataniotis, the owner of FIT4MOM Northern Kentucky. FIT4MOM provides fitness classes designed for moms, by moms, built around bringing your little ones to class. The franchise also offers a...
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Fun, Family, and Farm Life (with Candice Terrell)
Candice Terrell, the owner/operator of Fierce Marketing, sits down with Lauren this week. Candice works with business owners and non-profits from all over the Tri-state. They chat about everything from farm animals on the loose, to a 15 minute phone conversation with one of Lauren's twins. They…
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Mommin' It Up (with Erica Collura)
Balancing work and family is never easy, which is why it's important to have friends you can lean on! Erica Collura has worked as a meteorologist in the Tri-state area for years and is a mom of two beautiful girls! She sat down with Lauren this week to chat about family, work, life with…
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Such is Life (with Dan Wells)
Dan Wells joins Lauren on the podcast this week! They talk about everything from parenting to working alongside your best friend. Dan also teaches Lauren how to easily annoy people with one simple text.
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Bodak's Back!
Catherine Bodak is back (briefly) and stopped by the station to give an update on baby Jasper! Ken Brown and Lauren Minor learn about the close call, where she almost gave birth at FOX 19! They also give Catherine tips on little boys, like how to avoid being peed on.
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Waking Up With The Queen City
You can catch her weekday mornings on Cincinnati's Q102, Jennifer Fritsch sits down with Lauren this week! They chat about being a working mom, parenting, finding work/life balance and their love for the Queen City!
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Dad Bods, Disney, and Sports (with Jeremy Rauch)
Jeremy Rauch joins Lauren on the podcast this week! Jeremy talks about parenting, his family's recent trip to Disney World, his success in intramural sports, and how he balances work/home life!
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Morning Affirmations (with Ask Ashlee)
Baby Jasper has arrived! Catherine Bodak welcomed her baby boy into the world on March 2nd. While Catherine is on maternity leave, Lauren will have a guest host each week. Media personality Ask Ashlee, joined her this week to talk about the importance of morning affirmations and the transitions…
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Baby Countdown and Reality TV Gossip
The Fox 19 family will be welcoming a new addition this week! Catherine learns a new pregnancy term, as she counts down the days until her baby boy arrives. Lauren also dives into Kristen Cavallari’s dating life, while also reflecting on old VH1 and MTV reality shows.
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“I’m not allowed to get sick!”
In episode 58 of Mic'd of Moms Lauren shares how she is currently dealing with sick kids. Catherine keeps listeners updated on her pregnancy countdown and the generous baby clothes donations she's received from Lauren. They also discuss the show "Love is Blind" and doppelgängers.
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Valentine’s Day and the Super Bowl
This week on Mic'd Up Moms, Catherine gives a quick update on her pregnancy and Lauren talks about what is in store for the podcast while Catherine is on maternity leave. They also chat about their Valentine's Day plans and what their kids will be doing. Plus, they talk about the Super Bowl and...
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"Lean Toward Happy" (with Tanya Kennedy Gill)
Tanya Kennedy Gill joins Lauren and Catherine for episode 56 of Mic'd Up Moms! Tanya lost her son Christian to cancer when he was 19 months. She started the Christian Kennedy Graham Memorial Toy Drive in his honor and donates toys and funds to Cincinnati Children’s and The Dragonfly Foundation.…
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Carl’s and Coaching (with Sydney Turnbull)
Lauren and Catherine chat with Sydney Turnbull this week! Sydney is co-owner of Carl's Deli in Hyde Park and a coach at Orange Theory Fitness. She has two daughters ages three and a year and a half. Sydney talks about how she partnered with her sister to continue the legacy of a business that has...
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“Commander N Beef” (with Chef Kayla Robison)
Lauren and Catherine welcome Chef Kayla Robison in episode 54 of Mic’d Up Moms! She is renowned for her culinary prowess and a winner on both Guys Grocery Games and Chopped on Food Network. She talks about raising her teenage daughter as a single mom and what is like to be in a relationship with...
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Hair, Twins and Nerf Guns (with Mila from Mitchell's Salon & Day Spa)
This is episode 53 of Mic’d Up Moms! Catherine and Lauren welcome Mila from Mitchell's Salon & Day Spa. Mila is an Artistic Director and mentor and has been Catherine's hair stylist for nearly 10 years. Mila talks about her career and navigating motherhood with twin girls and a five-year-old boy....
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We are back!
Lauren and Catherine are back after taking a short break. They catch up with each other and share how they spent Christmas and New Years. Lauren teaches us about a "spaghetti dinner dump" and Catherine gives us a pregnancy update (now at 8 months).
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"You're a pig mommy!"
It is the last episode of Mic'd Up Moms in 2023! In episode 51 you'll get an update on what's going on in their lives. Lauren continues the "lazy" elf on the shelf saga. The kids are so excited to find the elf that they are getting up at 3 AM. Catherine's daughter's new favorite game involves a...
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From Flashing to Festive Fun
Episode 50 of Mic'd Up Moms kicks things off with Lauren worrying about how she may have accidentally flashed the entire control room, setting the tone for a lighthearted discussion about embarrassing moments, many involving bodily functions. We learn that Lauren has a lazy Elf on the Shelf and…
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Toupées and Kinetic Sand
In episode 49 of Mic'd Up Moms, we hear about Lauren's recent girls' trip to Fort Myers. They talk about prepping for the holidays and how, no matter how hard you try to keep things hidden, curious kids seem to always find it. This reminds Lauren of the time she found her grandpa's Toupee....
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Pregnancy Progress and Turkey Talk
In Episode 48 of Mic’d Up Moms, Lauren and Catherine catch up on the latest with Catherine's pregnancy, now 6 months in. They also talk about their Thanksgiving plans and the joy of letting others take charge in the kitchen.
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Prematurity Awareness Month (With Erin Houser of Mercy Health)
November is Prematurity Awareness Month. This week, Catherine and Lauren are joined with Erin Houser. Erin is a nurse at Mercy Health and works in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). She talks about the challenges and joys that come from working in such an intense environment. Work in the…
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A Community for Every Mom (with Jeanine Bobenmoyer from TheCityMoms)
This week, Lauren and Catherine welcome Jeanine from TheCityMoms. She is a mom to a 16 year old son and 13 year old daughter. 10 years ago Jeanine started an online community of moms that support each other. The group has grown to around 2000 members from all over the country. She also talks "The...
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Mic'd Up Moms with Robin Burrow
This week, Lauren and Catherine are joined by Robin Burrow. Robin is a former elementary school teacher and principal. She is also the mother of 3 boys, plays a key role in running the Joe Burrow Foundation and of course never misses a Bengals game. Lauren and Robin talk about the anxiety of...
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“Mothering your child’s spirit and keeping their memories alive” (with Danielle Lewis Jones with Angel Baby Network)
This week, Lauren and Catherine are joined by Danielle Lewis Jones. She is the head of communications for Kroger Health and former senior media relations associate at Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center. After the loss of her infant son named Christopher, who was born with multiple...
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Smoky Mountains, Halloween Costumes and Children’s Sports
In episode 43 of Mic’d Up Moms, Catherine talks about her recent family camping trip to The Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Lauren tells us about her family's creative Halloween costume plans. They also discuss the emotional rollercoaster of children's sports and the general exhaustion they...
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"This is a town where what we do matters" (With Mo Egger from ESPN1530 & 700WLW)
It is a Mic'd Up Parents week with Mo Egger. Lauren and Catherine chat with Mo about his 6 year old daughter and how he met his wife. We also find out how he discovered the Mic’d Up Moms podcast. Mo is a Cincinnati radio veteran and can be heard on ESPN1530, 700WLW and ESPN Radio. He is also a…
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Motherhood, fossils, and martial arts (with Brenda Hunda from The Cincinnati Museum Center)
In episode 41 of Mic’d Up Moms, Catherine and Lauren are joined by Brenda Hunda, Ph.D., curator of invertebrate paleontology at Cincinnati Museum Center. Brenda’s work includes research, fieldwork, educational outreach, and the organization of a vast collection of fossils. She is also a mom of...
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Postpartum Fitness and Returning to Work
This is episode 40 of Mic'd Up Moms! Lauren and Catherine chat about the challenges of pregnancy weight, finding time to work out, and the hurdles of returning to work after maternity leave.
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Healing, Birth and Muffins
In this episode of Mic'd Up Moms, Lauren is just getting back to work after a surgery to fix a deviate septum. Hear about the ups and downs of her week spent recovering at home. Catherine has the story of her toddler's epic meltdown over a muffin. The two also talk a bit about their experiences...
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Rebuilding After Disaster (With Sarah Cox from Rustic Grains)
Catherine and Lauren welcome Sarah Cox from Rustic Grains! Sarah and her husband Daniel are rebuilding their business after losing their house and shop to a fire. Hear how their faith and a strong family unit (4 kids aged 11, 9, 5, 1) have helped them bounce back. Currently they are gearing up…
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“You're in so much trouble when we get out of here”
This week on Mic'd Up Moms, Catherine and Lauren talk about their recent challenges with discipline. They also chat about their plans to celebrate September birthdays. And Catherine has some news about her pregancy - she knows the gender!
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Charm at the Farm (With Jayme and Amy from Charm at the Farm)
Catherine and Lauren are happy to welcome Amy and Jayme this week on Mic'd Up Moms! Amy and Jayme organize and run the Charm at the Farm Vintage Market - an open air shopping event featuring local artisans and located on a 56 acre farm in Lebanon, Ohio. Amy is a mom of 2 girls (13 and 6) a boy…
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Sending Kids (and Husbands) Back to School
It is time for Lauren and Catherine to send their kids (and husbands) back to school. Catherine talks about the challenges of sending her daughter to daycare and a zoo trip that ended quickly. Lauren also talks about her recent church visit. Both moms talk about collecting sentimental items.
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Dental Care for Children (with Mallori and Brittany from Blue Ash Dental Group)
On this week's episode Lauren and Catherine are joined with Mallori and Brittany from Blue Ash Dental Group. They talk about children's dental care and provide tips for maintaining clean and healthy teeth. They stress the importance of setting a strong foundation for their oral health.
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Circle Tour Wonders and Twin Possibilities
In this week's episode, Catherine talks about her recent adventure on the Lake Superior Circle Tour. She updates us on her pregnancy, which is still in its early stages, and mentions that there is the possibility of twins! As a mom of twins herself, Lauren is excited to hear this news and…
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Recap Show 1 (with all of our guests so far!)
Join hosts Lauren and Catherine on Episode 32 of Mic'd Up Moms as they take a trip down memory lane. This special episode revisits the diverse perspectives and experiences of past guests and sets the stage for even more exciting interviews to come! Special thanks to our guests!! (In order of...
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Catherine is Pregnant!
In this episode, Catherine has a special announcement – she's pregnant! Cue the cheers, tears, and overwhelming excitement! Lauren remembers what it was like finding out she was having twins - from initial shock to so much goodness!
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Summer Schedules, Finding Balance and Mom Guilt
In episode 30 of Mic'd Up Moms Lauren and Catherine talk about some of the challenges they faced during the summer season. Catherine talks about the struggle to maintain a routine (especially a sleep schedule). Lauren shares her recent bout of "mom guilt" and they both chat about the quest for...
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Banana Daddy (with Alison Montoya)
This week, Catherine and Lauren sit down with Alison Montoya, a devoted mother of two girls and a seasoned professional in the media industry. She shares her experiences raising a first and third-grader. Alison also takes us behind the scenes of one of the most memorable moments in her…
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Long-Distance Mom-ing (with Candice Hare)
This week, Mic'd Up Moms welcomes Candice Hare. Candice is a Fox 19 investigative reporter and a mother to an 11-year-old girl. Her career has taken her across the world to far away places like Australia and Hong Kong. She shares her experiences managing a long-distance relationship with her...
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Air Tags and Taylor
Lauren and Catherine kick off the show by addressing the biggest news in town—Taylor Swift's highly anticipated concert in Cincinnati. They discuss the pros and cons of tracking your child's where-abouts. Plus, Lauren shares the unforgettable moment when she realized that her home is with the…
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Remembering our Marriage Proposals
In this episode, Lauren and Catherine take a break from guest interviews and do a little catching up. They reminisce about the magical moments when their husbands proposed. Once again, Lauren passionately discusses the importance of an air fryer and Catherine shares an adorable story about her...
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Point Break and Bad Words (with Cody Hefner from The Cincinnati Museum Center)
Cody Hefner joins Lauren and Catherine on episode 25 of Mic'd Up Moms. Cody has nearly 12 years of experience working at both the National Underground Freedom Center and the Cincinnati Museum Center. Cody is also a dedicated father and shares his heartfelt approach to the complexities of a…
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Becoming an 'Instant Parent' (with Megan O'Rourke)
In this week's episode of Mic'd Up Moms, hosts Lauren and Catherine sit down with guest, Megan O'Rourke. Megan talks about stepping into the role of a stepmom to now an 11-year-old. Megan, a Cincinnati native and former reporter and fill-in anchor at FOX19 from 2014 to 2016, shares her…
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"You can sleep when you're dead" (with Dan Wells)
Episode 23 welcomes Dan Wells (a morning news veteran with 15 years and counting at Fox19). Dan and his wife Megan have two teenage girls that keep them busy with sporting events and other activities but he says it's all worth it -- so what if you only get a few hours of sleep! We hear about how...
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Chaos and Glitter
In this episode, Lauren and Catherine recount their hectic week filled with unexpected challenges. Catherine dives into the detective work of identifying the cause of her daughter's allergies. Meanwhile, Lauren shares her misadventures in dealing with her vomiting twins. They try to decide if...
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Redefining Success from FOX19 to NKU (with Corey McConnell-Best)
This week, join Lauren and Catherine as they welcome their special guest, Corey McConnell-Best. After her reporting days at FOX19, Corey took a hiatus from her career and relocated to Florida. However, the call of Cincinnati eventually brought her back, and she embarked on the journey of...
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Listener Questions II
In the 20th episode of Mic'd Up Moms, Catherine and Lauren dive into listener questions! They discuss their strategies for managing schedules, the struggles of scrapbooking and what "date night" means to them. Also, Lauren also shares her exciting achievement of completing a 10K race in the…
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Navigating Broadcast News, Naps and Nurturing (with Kathrine Nero)
In the latest episode of Mic’d up Moms Catherine and Lauren talk with broadcasting veteran, Kathrine Nero. Kathrine shares her own experience of abruptly leaving the broadcast industry after 20+ years, battles with breast cancer, parenting two daughters of the "snapchat generation" and the power…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Whether it's the terrible twos or the terrifying teens.... Momming is a full - time job... then add to it the early wake-up calls for work in morning news and everything else life brings... this is the time for moms to come together and just talk it out.Fox19 Now's Lauren Minor and Catherine Bodak are in it with you, navigating parenthood, friendship, Mom hacks and lessons learned while growing with their kids.These mic'd up Moms have a lot to say.
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Whether it's the terrible twos or the terrifying teens.... Momming is a full - time job... then add to it the early wake-up calls for work in morning news and everything else life brings... this is the time for moms to come together and just talk it out.Fox19 Now's Lauren Minor and Catherine Bodak...
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