A Glass and a Giggle

In this special episode of A Glass and a Giggle, Kassi sits down with Rachael, a mother who shares her unimaginable journey through cancer, traumatic loss, and survival. After losing part of her leg to cancer, enduring the devastating loss of her infant daughter, and facing a traumatic pregnancy that led to a NICU stay, Rachael opens up about grief, healing, and what it truly means to keep going.Alongside her personal story, Rachael also shares her life and career as a dog trainer, including her experience with a serious dog attack while pregnant and how it shaped both her perspective and her work. This raw conversation sheds light on motherhood, resilience, recognizing warning signs in relationships, and navigating life after trauma. A powerful episode for anyone facing loss, healing, or the realities of life with both children and dogs. Stay Connected With MeInstagram: @aglassandagiggle About the ShowA real, raw, funny take on motherhood, chaos, healing, and remembering who you are under the mom-life mess.

 For the past couple of weeks, something felt off—despite everything in her life being “fine.”In this episode of A Glass and a Giggle, Kassi opens up about the quiet overwhelm that comes with motherhood—the mental load, overstimulation, and emotional weight of the world that can leave moms feeling disconnected and drained.She shares what those days really felt like, the moment she realized she wasn’t okay, and why she left town for a quick escape to Reno just to reset and give her mind a break.This is an honest conversation about mom burnout, emotional overwhelm, and showing up for your kids even when life feels heavy.If you’ve been feeling the same way, you’re not alone.Stay Connected With MeInstagram: @aglassandagiggle About the ShowA real, raw, funny take on motherhood, chaos, healing, and remembering who you are under the mom-life mess.

Let’s be honest… “mom brain” is not forgetting your coffee in the microwave.It’s remembering everything that actually matters while running a full household operating system with zero extra storage.In this episode, Kassi breaks down what mom brain really is — and why it has nothing to do with being scattered or incapable.She dives into:why moms can remember every appointment but still lose their phone in their handhow the brain prioritizes survival over small detailsthe invisible “memory job” moms carry for their entire familywhy constant interruptions create mental overloadand why this kind of exhaustion isn’t fixed by sleepPlus, she shares painfully relatable stories — from the grocery trip where the one essential item was forgotten, to bedtime chaos, to the coffee that gets reheated three times and still never finished.This episode is for the moms who feel like they’re holding everything together while also forgetting the smallest things.They’re not failing.They’re overloaded.And they’re doing an incredible job.Stay Connected With MeInstagram: @aglassandagiggle About the ShowA real, raw, funny take on motherhood, chaos, healing, and remembering who you are under the mom-life mess.

Before having kids, most parents have a clear vision of what motherhood will look like.No screens.Healthy meals.A clean house.A calm, patient approach to parenting.But real life looks a little different.In this episode of A Glass and a Giggle, Kassi dives into the reality of motherhood. Comparing the mom she thought she would be with the mom she actually is.From snack-filled backseats and screen time survival moments to picky eating, bedtime battles, and the overstimulation that no one talks about, this episode highlights the honest, unfiltered side of parenting.It’s relatable, funny, and a reminder that motherhood rarely goes according to plan and that’s completely okay.For any mom who has ever found herself doing something she once swore she’d never do… this episode will feel all too familiar.Because at the end of the day, parenting isn’t about perfection, it’s about adapting, surviving, and doing the best you can.Stay Connected With MeInstagram: @aglassandagiggle About the ShowA real, raw, funny take on motherhood, chaos, healing, and remembering who you are under the mom-life mess.

What happens when two friends who’ve known each other for almost two decades sit down to talk about life and motherhood?In this episode of A Glass and a Giggle, Kassi is joined by her friend Kate for a fun, honest conversation about long-term friendship, mom life, and the chaos of raising kids. From memories of their younger years to the unexpected realities of motherhood, they’re sharing the funny, relatable moments that come with growing up and becoming moms.If you love relatable mom life stories, parenting humor, and real conversations about friendship and motherhood, this episode will feel like sitting down with friends over coffee (or a glass of wine).Follow A Glass and a Giggle for weekly conversations about motherhood, real life, friendship, and chaos.Stay Connected With MeInstagram: @aglassandagiggle About the ShowA real, raw, funny take on motherhood, chaos, healing, and remembering who you are under the mom-life mess.

In this episode of A Glass and a Giggle, I’m spilling the real, unfiltered truth about my Mommy Makeover recovery — the swelling, the emotions, the catheter saga, the constipation crisis, and the brutal Days 3–6 no one warns you about. From waking up in PACU sobbing, to living in a lift recliner, to not seeing my kids for a full week, this is the honest recovery timeline I wish I had before surgery.I’m walking you through what a tummy tuck + lipo + breast lift recovery is REALLY like, when I finally turned a corner, and the must-have essentials that got me through it. If you’re considering a mommy makeover or you’re in the thick of it, this episode will make you feel seen, prepared, and a little less aloneStay Connected With MeInstagram: @aglassandagiggle About the ShowA real, raw, funny take on motherhood, chaos, healing, and remembering who you are under the mom-life mess.

In Part One of my Mommy Makeover story, I’m sharing the real journey that led me to surgery day. From my first augmentation in 2015 to the postpartum changes, recalled implants, and unexpected rupture that finally pushed me toward a full mommy makeover.This episode covers the big questions women Google but rarely talk about openly: implant issues, postpartum body changes, confidence after kids, choosing the right surgeon, and what preparing for major cosmetic surgery as a mom actually looks like.You’ll hear the honest, funny, emotional before-the-scalpel story. The consults, the fears, the mom guilt, and the moment everything shifted from “I want this” to “I need to fix this.”The episode ends the night before surgery… Part Two picks up with the operation and recovery.If you’re considering a mommy makeover, researching implant recalls, or just want the unfiltered truth behind the decision, start with Part One.Stay Connected With MeInstagram: @aglassandagiggle About the ShowA real, raw, funny take on motherhood, chaos, healing, and remembering who you are under the mom-life mess.

In this episode, we’re comparing the chaos of reality TV to the even messier, unfiltered world of mom life, and honestly, the similarities are wild. From toddlers serving reunion-level tantrums to pantry confessionals that feel one camera crew away from Bravo, motherhood might be the most dramatic unscripted show out there.We’re talking plot twists, alliances, meltdowns, mom guilt, mom wins, and all the scenes you wish you could edit out. It’s honest, funny, relatable, and a reminder that every mom is basically doing her own season… without the glam squad.Pour a drink and come giggle through the madness with me. Because if anyone deserves a contract and a confessional chair, it’s us.Stay Connected With MeInstagram: @aglassandagiggle About the ShowA real, raw, funny take on motherhood, chaos, healing, and remembering who you are under the mom-life mess.

Motherhood is beautiful, brutal, hilarious, and sometimes terrifying, and today, we’re going there. In this unfiltered postpartum deep dive, Kassi opens up about the messy parts no one prepares you for: the hormones, the anxiety, the rage, the identity crisis, the intrusive thoughts, the friendship shifts, and the moments that make you question everything. It’s honest, it’s raw, and it’s the episode every mom wishes she heard before having kids, and every future mom absolutely deserves to.Grab a drink, take a deep breath, and come sit in the chaos with us. If you’re in the trenches, you’re not alone. And if you’re not a mom yet? Consider this your front-row seat to understanding the women in your life who are.Stay Connected With MeInstagram: @aglassandagiggle About the ShowA real, raw, funny take on motherhood, chaos, healing, and remembering who you are under the mom-life mess.

In the very first episode of A Glass and a Giggle, Kassi pulls back the curtain on the beautiful, messy, and absolutely unhinged reality of motherhood. From toddlers hanging off chandeliers like jungle animals to accidentally teaching her son the F-word (which he now uses with Oscar-worthy articulation), this episode is a hilariously honest dive into mom life at its most chaotic.  Kassi opens up about being a stay-at-home mom to two tiny humans — the exhaustion, the identity shift, the guilt, the nonstop neediness, and the surprising loneliness that comes with being everything to everyone. She shares why she created this podcast: to be a soft place for moms to land, laugh, exhale, and feel seen in the madness.  You’ll also get a sneak peek at what’s coming this season — real postpartum truths, her raw journey through a mommy makeover, and a deep dive into the mom-guilt that every parent knows too well. Expect humor, honesty, emotional relief, and the kind of “oh my God same” moments that make motherhood feel a little lighter.  Pour your coffee… or wine… or whatever’s keeping you alive today — and settle in.Welcome to the chaos. Welcome to the laughter. Welcome to A Glass and a Giggle.Stay Connected With MeInstagram: @aglassandagiggle About the ShowA real, raw, funny take on motherhood, chaos, healing, and remembering who you are under the mom-life mess.