The Group Chat Goes Live... Slightly Salty Edition

Send us Fan MailWe turn our group chat chaos into a rapid-fire Body And Burnout Edition, sharing the unfiltered truth about menopause symptoms, daily stress, and the weird ways our bodies change. We laugh through the frustration while getting honest about what helps, what doesn’t, and why shame never makes any of it easier. • hot flashes as power surges and the panic of feeling it start • the scale as accountability and as emotional sabotage • brain fog moments and ADHD overlap while trying to sound polished • long texts, short attention spans, and faking focus with eye contact • elastic waistbands, water retention, and why comfort wins • skincare confessions and low-effort routines that feel realistic • wine, bubbly, mocktails, sugar, and waking up at 3 a.m. • gym mirrors, dressing room mirrors, and the mental games of lighting • salad disappointment, price rage, and why salad is a side • morning person myths, routines, and refusing early meetings • diet culture evangelists, vegan judgment, and letting people eat in peace • stress sweets, comfort food, and the salty-after-sweet spiral • “just relax” anger and mixed feelings on intermittent fasting • menopause belly talk, FUPA confusion, and body acceptance vs hiding • supplements as a daily habit and yoga pants as everyday wear • the 3 p.m. slump, resets, and why naps do not work for everyone • metabolism dreams, bagels, and eating without guilt • bubble baths as real self-care and the need to shut the brain down Make sure you follow subscribe and slide into our DMs with your own slightly salty stories.Want to connect with us more than just once a week? Follow us online: The Group Chat Goes Live Page: https://www.facebook.com/thegroupchatgoesliveAdrianne: https://www.instagram.com/adriannelynchazLeanna: https://www.facebook.com/ldebellevue/Kerri Ann: https://www.facebook.com/kerri.carmodyvalenzuelaWant to send us a message? Contact us here:  Adrianne: [email protected] Ann: [email protected]: [email protected]

Send us Fan MailThe most dangerous thought is the one that sounds calm: “What if I just quit?” We go there, out loud, and we don’t pretend we’re above it. When work is heavy and life is loud, the brain starts shopping for an escape hatch, whether that’s a new career, a simpler routine, or a full-on fantasy where your biggest problem is naming a mini goat. We dig into what the quit feeling really is: burnout, boredom, stress, or growth showing up as friction. We talk about the difference between “this is hard” and “this is wrong,” and why giving yourself permission to imagine options can actually pull you back from the ledge. We also get honest about the unsexy part of change: the lifestyle math, the boundary problems that make everything feel 24/7, and the truth that independence is hard to give up once you’ve had it. Then we hit the part nobody warns you about in entrepreneurship and business ownership: identity. When a business is tied to your name, selling it or stepping away can feel like losing a piece of who you are, even if the deal is amazing. We talk through fight or flight, how to spot when quitting is the right decision, and why the people around you matter so much when you’re making big moves. If you’ve been quietly thinking “I can’t do this anymore,” hit play, then subscribe, share with a friend who’s spiraling, and leave a review so more people can find the show. What’s your version of the mini goat fantasy when you’re stressed?Want to connect with us more than just once a week? Follow us online: The Group Chat Goes Live Page: https://www.facebook.com/thegroupchatgoesliveAdrianne: https://www.instagram.com/adriannelynchazLeanna: https://www.facebook.com/ldebellevue/Kerri Ann: https://www.facebook.com/kerri.carmodyvalenzuelaWant to send us a message? Contact us here:  Adrianne: [email protected] Ann: [email protected]: [email protected]

Send us Fan MailIf you have to keep adding sugar just to swallow it, that is not a vibe, that is a warning. We take the viral black coffee rule and put it under a real-life microscope, because most of us are not sweetening coffee, we are sweetening relationships, jobs, business decisions, and even our own exhaustion.We talk through how easy it is to excuse a tone, downplay disrespect, or call something “complicated” when it is actually draining. Then we get honest about the difference between giving grace and tolerating patterns that cost you your peace. The black coffee rule becomes a boundary tool: taste what is true, name it clearly, and stop forcing a fit that keeps making you smaller.The conversation also goes deep on women in business, leadership, and burnout. Growth can be exciting and still be unsustainable, especially when you are carrying too much alone, taking on debt without breathing room, or hiding the hard stuff from your team until it spills out. We share what it looks like to drop the mask, communicate more directly, and set standards that protect your health and your future.We even bring it home to parenting and family, where over-sweetening can accidentally keep other people from learning, stepping up, and supporting us the way we actually need. If you are ready for more self-respect, clearer boundaries, and less quiet resentment, hit play, share this with a friend who needs it, and leave a review if you want more slightly salty honesty each week.Want to connect with us more than just once a week? Follow us online: The Group Chat Goes Live Page: https://www.facebook.com/thegroupchatgoesliveAdrianne: https://www.instagram.com/adriannelynchazLeanna: https://www.facebook.com/ldebellevue/Kerri Ann: https://www.facebook.com/kerri.carmodyvalenzuelaWant to send us a message? Contact us here:  Adrianne: [email protected] Ann: [email protected]: [email protected]

Send us Fan MailWe trade the highlight reel for the real story of entrepreneurship, from unpredictable income to the mental tug-of-war that can flip from “we’re crushing it” to “I need a job” in the same day. We also get honest about what keeps us in it anyway: values, support, and the kind of growth that only happens when you stay in the gray. • social media highlights versus the gritty day-to-day work • the paycheck transition and why sales income shocks people • the roller coaster of confidence and starting over after success • long-term thinking and multiple revenue streams • business owner versus entrepreneur and living in the gray • integrity, boundaries, and walking away from the wrong money • pivoting, boredom, and testing new ideas without blowing up focus • hiring realities like payroll taxes, workers’ comp, and leadership load • mentorship, entrepreneur friends, and accountability as a shortcut • partner and family support for the highs and lows Make sure you follow, subscribe, and slide into our DMs with your own slightly salty stories. So let us know your thoughts on uh if you're an entrepreneur or thinking about becoming one. Want to connect with us more than just once a week? Follow us online: The Group Chat Goes Live Page: https://www.facebook.com/thegroupchatgoesliveAdrianne: https://www.instagram.com/adriannelynchazLeanna: https://www.facebook.com/ldebellevue/Kerri Ann: https://www.facebook.com/kerri.carmodyvalenzuelaWant to send us a message? Contact us here:  Adrianne: [email protected] Ann: [email protected]: [email protected]

Send us Fan MailWe run through rapid-fire questions that turn everyday etiquette into honest takes, hot opinions, and a few confessions about our own bad habits. From flights to group chats, we say the quiet parts out loud and ask you to tell us where you stand. • airplane seat reclining on short flights and why it feels personal • tipping screen guilt and why 25% defaults feel wild • birthday dinner splitting rules and the idea of a “birthday tax” • close friends lists and why social media ranking feels awkward • ghosting vs the slow fade and when going dark is just burnout • FaceTime and speakerphone in public plus voice-to-text chaos • green bubbles, broken group chats, and adding people without asking • passive-aggressive email sign-offs and what “regards” really means • retail greetings and why “just looking” can come off rude • streaming account squatters, password changes, and subscription audits • how late is disrespectful and why parties differ from meetings • splitting appetizers, dealing with over-orderers, and keeping it simple • couples’ pet names in public and where the line gets weird So tell us, uh, answer some of the questions on our uh uh group chat of what you would answer on these questions, and we'll see you soon. Want to connect with us more than just once a week? Follow us online: The Group Chat Goes Live Page: https://www.facebook.com/thegroupchatgoesliveAdrianne: https://www.instagram.com/adriannelynchazLeanna: https://www.facebook.com/ldebellevue/Kerri Ann: https://www.facebook.com/kerri.carmodyvalenzuelaWant to send us a message? Contact us here:  Adrianne: [email protected] Ann: [email protected]: [email protected]

Send us Fan MailWe get real about the midlife health spiral that has us chasing better sleep, steadier weight, thicker hair, and calmer stress. We compare what we actually take, what helps, what backfires, and why blood work beats copying a random reel. • feeling like we are never doing “enough” for weight loss, sleep, hair loss and aging • greens gummies as a vegetables workaround plus the smell and texture reality • cortisol, fight or flight and middle-of-the-night wakeups • supplement timing mistakes that can wreck sleep • magnesium types and why we split doses • collagen that makes a visible difference for hair, skin and joints • NAD as a trend: pills versus IVs and why research matters • using blood work to stop guessing and prevent overdoing vitamins • alternatives alongside traditional medicine and why we still involve specialists • GLP-1 shots, stigma and the biggest change: quieting food noise • how sharing notes with friends makes doctor visits more productive Drop us a line of what you do or what are your favorite vitamins or rituals or whatever it is to keep yourself feeling youthful and healthy. Want to connect with us more than just once a week? Follow us online: The Group Chat Goes Live Page: https://www.facebook.com/thegroupchatgoesliveAdrianne: https://www.instagram.com/adriannelynchazLeanna: https://www.facebook.com/ldebellevue/Kerri Ann: https://www.facebook.com/kerri.carmodyvalenzuelaWant to send us a message? Contact us here:  Adrianne: [email protected] Ann: [email protected]: [email protected]

Send us Fan MailWe turn procrastination into a plan by launching a “forcing party” and a weekly accountability collective to tackle taxes, inbox chaos, and the tiny tasks that steal focus. Real systems, real deadlines, and a safe room to say the hard things out loud.• why accountability beats willpower for business owners• how to structure a forcing party for real results• email triage, reminder systems, and notification hygiene• setting quarterly goals and weekly checkpoints• managing mental load and limiting beliefs• when to celebrate wins and reinforce habits• inviting listeners to join and share their task listsThere will be a link in the comments to our to my website, I guess. I'll put it on the website. And then let us know what you would include on your own forcing party. Or if you're having a forcing party, if you've had one, what should we do? What should we not do? Make sure you follow, subscribe, and slide into our DMs with your own slightly salty stories.Want to connect with us more than just once a week? Follow us online: The Group Chat Goes Live Page: https://www.facebook.com/thegroupchatgoesliveAdrianne: https://www.instagram.com/adriannelynchazLeanna: https://www.facebook.com/ldebellevue/Kerri Ann: https://www.facebook.com/kerri.carmodyvalenzuelaWant to send us a message? Contact us here:  Adrianne: [email protected] Ann: [email protected]: [email protected]

Send us Fan MailWe trade the myth of “friendly competition” for a frank talk about credit, scarcity, and how to handle gossip without feeding the fire. We share real stories from our businesses and why we choose silence, boundaries, and abundance when shade shows up.• collaboration as an abundant mindset• giving public credit for ideas and influence• spotting performative “heads-ups” and masked shade• when to be silent and when to correct the record• curating circles and cutting off persistent negativity• healthy competition versus copying and mimicry• protecting family names, teams and brands• practical scripts for de-escalation and advocacyMake sure you follow, subscribe, and slide into our DMs with your own slightly salty storiesWant to connect with us more than just once a week? Follow us online: The Group Chat Goes Live Page: https://www.facebook.com/thegroupchatgoesliveAdrianne: https://www.instagram.com/adriannelynchazLeanna: https://www.facebook.com/ldebellevue/Kerri Ann: https://www.facebook.com/kerri.carmodyvalenzuelaWant to send us a message? Contact us here:  Adrianne: [email protected] Ann: [email protected]: [email protected]

Send us Fan MailThree friends explore empty nester energy with humor, heart, and a few tears, tracing the shift from all-consuming motherhood to intentional partnership. We trade tracking apps for trust, put marriage back at the center, and learn how grown kids still choose us.• redefining freedom after kids move out• blended family to quiet house adjustments• spontaneous dates, travel, and play• grief, pride, and the push-pull of letting go• moving from control to connection with adult kids• proof of life rituals and lighter boundaries• modeling healthy marriage for grown children• finding yourself again beyond motherhood• time horizons and choosing joy in midlifeTell us if you are an empty nester phase right now. What do you love about that phase?Make sure you follow, subscribe, and slide into our DMs with your own slightly salty storiesWant to connect with us more than just once a week? Follow us online: The Group Chat Goes Live Page: https://www.facebook.com/thegroupchatgoesliveAdrianne: https://www.instagram.com/adriannelynchazLeanna: https://www.facebook.com/ldebellevue/Kerri Ann: https://www.facebook.com/kerri.carmodyvalenzuelaWant to send us a message? Contact us here:  Adrianne: [email protected] Ann: [email protected]: [email protected]

Send us Fan MailThree friends dig into where friendships end and where the feed begins, sharing how we vet, accept, hide, and block to keep peace online and in real life. We weigh reach versus sanity, safety versus sharing, and why some connections are seasonal.• balancing personal branding with privacy on public profiles• creating vetting systems for friend requests• using hide, unfollow, and block as boundary tools• quality over quantity to beat algorithm noise• optics of follower counts and perceived credibility• posting delays for safety and presence in the moment• recognizing seasons of friendship and clean endings• unanimous stance on staying connected with exes onlineMake sure you follow, subscribe, and slide into our DMs with your own slightly salty storiesWant to connect with us more than just once a week? Follow us online: The Group Chat Goes Live Page: https://www.facebook.com/thegroupchatgoesliveAdrianne: https://www.instagram.com/adriannelynchazLeanna: https://www.facebook.com/ldebellevue/Kerri Ann: https://www.facebook.com/kerri.carmodyvalenzuelaWant to send us a message? Contact us here:  Adrianne: [email protected] Ann: [email protected]: [email protected]

Send us Fan MailWe tackle the modern sandwich generation with clear talk on role reversals, rising dementia, money tradeoffs, and how to spot caregiver burnout before it breaks a family. We share why senior living can add joy, how to vet help, and the language that makes hard moves easier.• redefining the sandwich generation and shifting roles• longer lifespans, earlier cognitive decline, and new care needs• senior living today versus old nursing home stigma• moving parents, guilt, money, and multigenerational homes• signs of caregiver burnout and how to respond• practical support options and dividing labor• vetting local resources and avoiding bad advice• reframing promises and planning for what-ifs• social connection, meals, and daily routines as medicineMake sure you follow, subscribe, and slide into our DMs with your own slightly salty storiesWant to connect with us more than just once a week? Follow us online: The Group Chat Goes Live Page: https://www.facebook.com/thegroupchatgoesliveAdrianne: https://www.instagram.com/adriannelynchazLeanna: https://www.facebook.com/ldebellevue/Kerri Ann: https://www.facebook.com/kerri.carmodyvalenzuelaWant to send us a message? Contact us here:  Adrianne: [email protected] Ann: [email protected]: [email protected]

Send us Fan MailWhat if the glow-up everyone talks about isn’t a new serum or a strict routine—but the grounded freedom of finally not caring about the wrong things? We go from laughing at the “We Do Not Care Club” reel to unpacking how midlife confidence blooms when you choose presence over performance, comfort over perfection, and energy over endless approval.We trace the arc from anxious 20s to overloaded 30s to the honest relief of your 40s and 50s. Menopause and perimenopause show up here as more than hot flashes; they become catalysts for clarity. We swap stories about running errands bare-faced, throwing parties without fussy details, and admitting that “sad knees” are not a crisis. It’s funny, but it’s also liberation: no one is tallying our perceived flaws, and the people who love us just want us to show up. That shift turns self-consciousness into self-respect.We also get candid about relationships and stress. Many of us rehearse imaginary crises; our partners often don’t. Learning to let go of advanced worrying creates space for joy, creativity, and rest. Culture is shifting too—more silver hair in ads, more body diversity, and more visible midlife style. Seeing ourselves represented makes it easier to honor every version of who we’ve been: the woman who carried us through heartbreak, built businesses, raised kids, and kept going when life was heavy. We’re not lowering the bar; we’re moving it to what matters—connection, health, humor, and choice.If you’re ready to trade perfect for present and treat aging as a practice, this conversation will feel like a warm, slightly salty group chat you didn’t know you needed. Hit play, then tell us what you’ve stopped caring about and what you’re choosing instead. Subscribe, share with a friend who needs this reminder, and leave a review to help more listeners find the show.**To follow the Official "We Do Not Care Club" on social here is the link: https://www.facebook.com/melani.sandersWant to connect with us more than just once a week? Follow us online: The Group Chat Goes Live Page: https://www.facebook.com/thegroupchatgoesliveAdrianne: https://www.instagram.com/adriannelynchazLeanna: https://www.facebook.com/ldebellevue/Kerri Ann: https://www.facebook.com/kerri.carmodyvalenzuelaWant to send us a message? Contact us here:  Adrianne: [email protected] Ann: [email protected]: [email protected]

Send us Fan MailWe celebrate our first month by pulling back the curtain on the chaos, the laughs, and the lessons from taking our group chat live. From a bargain-bin razor mishap to missing the record button, we find the humor and the heart in imperfect beginnings.• why unfiltered friendship makes better audio• the $2-for-50 razor saga and beauty trap talk• identity through playlists, Snoop on a shelf, bougie habits• loyalty, boundaries, and the “orange jumpsuit” joke• seven listeners, five countries, and a wide age span• hot mics, cold rooms, glitter hair, and tech fumbles• building momentum with weekly reps and ritualsMake sure you follow, subscribe, and slide into our DMs with your own slightly salty storiesWant to connect with us more than just once a week? Follow us online: The Group Chat Goes Live Page: https://www.facebook.com/thegroupchatgoesliveAdrianne: https://www.instagram.com/adriannelynchazLeanna: https://www.facebook.com/ldebellevue/Kerri Ann: https://www.facebook.com/kerri.carmodyvalenzuelaWant to send us a message? Contact us here:  Adrianne: [email protected] Ann: [email protected]: [email protected]

Send us Fan MailIf “I got it” is your default answer, this conversation hits home. We dig into the messy middle of control, guilt, and the quiet fear that asking for help will expose a flaw. From the hourly-rate mindset that finally breaks the “I’ll just do it” loop to the tougher shift of sharing the mental load at home, we trade performative perfection for practical ways to breathe again.We start with the honest reasons delegating feels impossible—pride dressed up as standards, the urge to protect others from our to-do list, and the belief that training takes longer than doing. Then we walk through a clean framework: price your time, document the basics, define “done,” and hire for strengths you don’t have. On the home front, we talk about reframing help as love, not judgment; renegotiating household roles without shame; and protecting the time you gain by using it for connection, not more hustle. Crock pot confessions included.There’s also a candid look at comparison culture. Social feeds can make it seem like everyone else bakes sourdough, runs a company, and hosts storybook dinners nightly. We call that out and focus on what matters: reliability over performance, micro-delegation over martyrdom, and modeling healthy boundaries for our kids. The payoff isn’t abstract—more presence, less resentment, and a life built around the few things only you can do.Your small step: ask one person for one piece of help this week. Tell us what you hand off and how it goes. If this resonated, follow the show, share it with a friend who needs permission to let go, and leave a quick review so more people find the conversation.Want to connect with us more than just once a week? Follow us online: The Group Chat Goes Live Page: https://www.facebook.com/thegroupchatgoesliveAdrianne: https://www.instagram.com/adriannelynchazLeanna: https://www.facebook.com/ldebellevue/Kerri Ann: https://www.facebook.com/kerri.carmodyvalenzuelaWant to send us a message? Contact us here:  Adrianne: [email protected] Ann: [email protected]: [email protected]

Send us Fan MailChaos can be a teacher when you let it. We crack open the “adult-ish” years—those 20-something seasons where independence sounds good, the rent is brutal, and a family phone plan becomes a microcosm of boundaries, budgets, and love with limits. If you’ve ever asked where support ends and enabling begins, you’re in the right group chat.We swap honest stories about our own ramen-and-roommate origins, first places that weren’t dreamy (hello, mobile homes), and why today’s housing market pushes young adults to delay big moves. From starter condos to shared leases, we make the case for small steps that build equity, skills, and confidence. Money sits at the center: car insurance at 18, tags and maintenance next, then modest rent at home as training for the real world. When a line gets crossed—missed payments, quiet freeloading—we add friction and consequences without torching trust.The conversation gets real on gender and modern expectations too. We’re raising men who can provide and nurture, and women who can lead and receive support without apology. In blended families, those philosophies collide; we talk through disagreements, the power of letting dad set the bar, and the payoff when we step back so a son can step up into fatherhood. With schools cutting life-skill classes, we’re teaching late: cooking basics, budgeting, understanding APR, dodging credit traps, and even how to coupon without shame. Our approach is a “safe bubble”—trial runs and soft landings paired with clear deadlines so mistakes stay small while lessons stick.What keeps us grounded is who our kids are in the world: kind, respectful, hardworking. Our job is matching that character with capability. Independence isn’t a cliff; it’s a staircase, and we’re committed to adding one riser at a time. Listen for practical tactics, permission to set boundaries, and a lot of candor about the parts we’re still figuring out. Then jump into our DMs and share your best boundary, your worst money lesson, or the tiny habit that finally moved your kid forward. Follow, subscribe, and leave a quick review—what’s the one bill you think every 18-year-old should own first?Want to connect with us more than just once a week? Follow us online: The Group Chat Goes Live Page: https://www.facebook.com/thegroupchatgoesliveAdrianne: https://www.instagram.com/adriannelynchazLeanna: https://www.facebook.com/ldebellevue/Kerri Ann: https://www.facebook.com/kerri.carmodyvalenzuelaWant to send us a message? Contact us here:  Adrianne: [email protected] Ann: [email protected]: [email protected]

Send us Fan MailEver feel the yes leave your mouth while your gut screams no? We went straight at the tension between people-pleasing and protecting our time, trading real-life boundary scripts, the moments that forced us to change, and the habits that keep burnout at bay. From the “send it to me and I’ll check my calendar” line that buys you breathing room to the unapologetic “no, thanks” that ends the dance, we’re sharing what works when you’re an entrepreneur, a partner, a parent, and a human who runs out of energy by Friday.We unpack the emotional math behind saying yes, why guilt feels louder for many women, and what we’ve learned watching men offer brief, clear refusals. You’ll hear how a standing no-work Monday protects mental health, why introverts need deliberate recovery after public-facing work, and how to decide which rooms are worth your presence. We talk about teaching people how to treat us through consistent boundaries, putting phones down during family conversations, and noticing when our kids mirror our overwork. The goal isn’t perfection; it’s progress that makes your best yes possible.We also lean into accountability and friendship. A trusted circle helps you sanity-check a request, call out a self-betrayal, and laugh at the salty truths you can’t post. If you’ve ever rehearsed a no in the parking lot, second-guessed a networking event, or felt torn between building your business and protecting your life, this one’s for you. Walk away with practical phrases, mindset shifts, and a reminder that rest is not a reward—it’s fuel for showing up well.If this helped, follow the show, share it with a friend who needs a boundary boost, and leave a quick review telling us your favorite no script. Your support helps more listeners find the conversation.#TheGroupChatGoesLive #SlightlySaltyEdition #WomenLedPodcast #PodcastForWomen #WomenInBusiness #MomBossLife #FemaleEntrepreneurs #WorkingMoms #RealLifeTalk #PodcastReels #besties #realnotperfect #womensupportingwomen #unfilteredwomen #midlifeconversations #menopausalwomen  Want to connect with us more than just once a week? Follow us online: The Group Chat Goes Live Page: https://www.facebook.com/thegroupchatgoesliveAdrianne: https://www.instagram.com/adriannelynchazLeanna: https://www.facebook.com/ldebellevue/Kerri Ann: https://www.facebook.com/kerri.carmodyvalenzuelaWant to send us a message? Contact us here:  Adrianne: [email protected] Ann: [email protected]: [email protected]

Send us Fan MailThree friends turn sweaty studio outtakes into an honest guide to perimenopause, brain fog, sleep loss, and the long road to the right hormone care. We share personal missteps, wins, and how partners can support the messy middle without losing the plot.• hot flashes, brain fog, sleeplessness, irritability• myths from our mothers’ generation and silence• hysterectomy stories and the wrong quick fixes• why full blood work beats guesswork• estrogen, progesterone, testosterone balance matters• thyroid overlap and Hashimoto’s considerations• advocating for yourself and switching doctors• intimacy shifts and marriage under pressure• getting partners tested and aligned• practical tips: sleep, cooling, symptom logs, patchesMake sure you follow, subscribe, and slide into our DMs with your own slightly salty storiesWant to connect with us more than just once a week? Follow us online: The Group Chat Goes Live Page: https://www.facebook.com/thegroupchatgoesliveAdrianne: https://www.instagram.com/adriannelynchazLeanna: https://www.facebook.com/ldebellevue/Kerri Ann: https://www.facebook.com/kerri.carmodyvalenzuelaWant to send us a message? Contact us here:  Adrianne: [email protected] Ann: [email protected]: [email protected]

Send us Fan MailEver plan a dramatic escape to a quiet farm because your calendar is a wildfire? Same. We kick things off with a tongue-in-cheek vision of 100 acres, three houses, one hot tub, and exactly zero responsibilities—then unpack what that fantasy really signals: burnout, overstretch, and the craving for peace without losing our ambition.We get honest about the guilt of feeling overwhelmed while life looks abundant on paper—healthy families, thriving businesses, full social calendars. That tension shows up as constant yeses, overfull schedules, and the heavy feeling that you’re disappointing someone either way. We talk through the small, practical moves that help us right-size our commitments: visible calendars everyone respects, one evening event per week, a travel buffer day, and a 24-hour pause before accepting new asks. We also reframe “reset” as a repeatable skill, not a once-a-year vacation, and share how trusting our teams (and not doom-texting from the hotel) can be the bridge between leadership and real rest.The through line is connection. Our group chat isn’t just memes and snark; it’s a pressure valve that interrupts rumination and replaces shame with perspective. We use two grounding prompts—what would make this easy, and what will you regret saying yes to—to cut through urgency and choose based on values. We also compare the different realities of employees vs. entrepreneurs, why some personalities struggle to switch off, and how to retire the “busy” badge without shrinking your goals. If you’ve ever flirted with the idea of selling it all—or adopting a highland cow named Crunchy—you’ll feel seen, laugh a little, and leave with clearer ways to protect your energy.If this resonated, tap follow, share it with a friend who needs a reset, and drop your favorite burnout hack in the comments. Your story might be the reminder someone else needs today.Want to connect with us more than just once a week? Follow us online: The Group Chat Goes Live Page: https://www.facebook.com/thegroupchatgoesliveAdrianne: https://www.instagram.com/adriannelynchazLeanna: https://www.facebook.com/ldebellevue/Kerri Ann: https://www.facebook.com/kerri.carmodyvalenzuelaWant to send us a message? Contact us here:  Adrianne: [email protected] Ann: [email protected]: [email protected]

Send us Fan MailThe group chat finally hit record, and it’s gloriously unfiltered. We open with real introductions—who we are at home and at work—then dive straight into the messy, funny, and heartfelt parts of midlife that rarely make it onto a highlight reel. Leanna shares why she sold a 15-year digital marketing agency and what “starting over” looks like in consulting. Kerri Ann talks about building a senior placement and advocacy company alongside an in-home care business designed to put people first. Adrianne brings the Arizona heat with a real estate team focused on veterans and seniors, plus a foster-to-adopt story that reframes what family can be.The chemistry is the point. Our favorite memories aren’t one-offs; they’re a rhythm—laughing in texts, showing up at events, and that dinner where our husbands clicked instantly. Then we spin through a lightning round that says more than small talk ever could: prosecco in a wine glass, iced tea loyalty, espresso martinis without apology; reggae joy, country nostalgia, and 90s rap with worship; guilty pleasures from dark mafia romance audiobooks to reality TV marathons. We name our life states—growth, transition, perimenopausal—and say the quiet part about boundaries: no space for two-faced behavior, no energy for advice from lives we wouldn’t trade for.This debut is warm, salty, and grounded in what matters: friendship that holds the hard moments and celebrates the good ones. You’ll get practical wisdom for choosing your circle, setting clean boundaries, and finding rituals that reset your day—whether that’s a mountain fire, a paddleboard on the river, or dogs on the couch with your person. Hit play, laugh with us, and bring your slightly salty stories to the DMs. If this made you nod, smile, or text your bestie, follow the show, leave a review, and share it with someone who needs a fearless, funny reminder that real life is better lived out loud.Want to connect with us more than just once a week? Follow us online: The Group Chat Goes Live Page: https://www.facebook.com/thegroupchatgoesliveAdrianne: https://www.instagram.com/adriannelynchazLeanna: https://www.facebook.com/ldebellevue/Kerri Ann: https://www.facebook.com/kerri.carmodyvalenzuelaWant to send us a message? Contact us here:  Adrianne: [email protected] Ann: [email protected]: [email protected]