The Group Chat Goes Live... Slightly Salty Edition

Leanna DeBellevue
  • 4.6 (10)
  • Society & Culture
  • Updated Weekly

The Group Chat Goes Live: Slightly Salty Edition is a women-led podcast serving real talk, girl talk, and unfiltered conversations about life, relationships, motherhood, business, friendship, and everything in between. Think of it as your group text brought to life — candid conversations, honest opinions, a little sarcasm, and just enough spice to keep things interesting. No filters. No fluff. Just the kind of conversations women actually have… now with microphones, better lighting, and questionable behavior. 🎧 New episodes drop weekly. Pull up a seat — the group chat is live. #TheGroupChatGoesLive #SlightlySaltyEdition #WomenLedPodcast #PodcastForWomen #WomenInBusiness #MomBossLife #FemaleEntrepreneurs #WorkingMoms #RealLifeTalk #PodcastReels #besties #realnotperfect #womensupportingwomen #unfilteredwomen #midlifeconversations #menopausalwomen  

  1. 18h ago

    Stick Out Your Tongue And Board The Plane

    Send us Fan Mail We try a viral cortisol tip that sounds ridiculous but feels oddly calming, then we pivot into the Airport Theory as a blunt way to think about timing, opportunity, and the choices we keep delaying. We talk through overthinking, turbulence in entrepreneurship, and why accountability and the people around us often decide whether we move or stay stuck.  • the 40-second tongue extension trick and why it may reduce stress and neck tension  • why “opportunities have a departure time” hits so hard in business decisions  • overthinking versus taking the leap and learning fast  • choosing a destination instead of hopping on any plane  • delays, cancellations, and unrealistic timelines in entrepreneurship  • skydiving as a risky but useful analogy for commitment and preparation  • faith and control when you are not the one “flying the plane”  • accountability groups, reporting back, and building momentum with community  • the power of five and how your circle shapes your outcomes  Everyone tell us what your airport theory is and what you're doing in your business.  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/thegroupchatgoeslive Adrianne: https://www.instagram.com/adriannelynchaz Leanna: https://www.facebook.com/ldebellevue/ Kerri Ann: https://www.facebook.com/kerri.carmodyvalenzuela Want to send us a message? Contact us here:   Adrianne: adrianne@lynchteamaz.com Kerri Ann: info@allaboutyouplacement.com Leanna: info@debellevueconsulting.com

    25 min

  2. Jun 3

    Slightly Salty Business Owner Truths

    Send us Fan Mail We play “Who’s Most Likely: Business Owner Edition” and say the quiet parts out loud about how we work, communicate, and cope. The rapid-fire questions turn into real talk about boundaries, safety, and why we can hype everyone else up but still second-guess ourselves.  • pretending to be busier than we are and why we do it  • avoiding confrontation unless it’s someone we truly care about  • saying “I’m fine” while internalizing everything  • jumping into fix-it mode before letting someone vent  • needing a pep talk before sending a spicy email  • using AI to rewrite messages so they sound professional and empathetic  • checking email late and trying to set phone boundaries  • stalking clients on social media for fit and safety  • ghosting tasks, procrastination, and accountability systems  • holding it together in public even when life is heavy  • delaying hard conversations until they blow up and keeping receipts  • stress impulse buys and the TikTok shop problem  • being the therapist friend while not sharing our own stuff  • running late, forgetting to reply, and the chaos we accept  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/thegroupchatgoeslive Adrianne: https://www.instagram.com/adriannelynchaz Leanna: https://www.facebook.com/ldebellevue/ Kerri Ann: https://www.facebook.com/kerri.carmodyvalenzuela Want to send us a message? Contact us here:   Adrianne: adrianne@lynchteamaz.com Kerri Ann: info@allaboutyouplacement.com Leanna: info@debellevueconsulting.com

    27 min

  3. May 27

    Becoming The Person You Want To Be Before You Feel Ready

    Send us Fan Mail You can’t wait for confidence to show up before you make the move, because confidence usually shows up after. We get honest about what it really takes to become “her” before you feel ready: taking the leap with an imperfect plan, learning in public, and trusting that you’ll either make it work or make it better the next time. We also dig into the uncomfortable side of growth. Sometimes you finally reach the version of yourself you were chasing and realize you don’t even like her. We talk about the image traps that come with sales culture, the pressure to “reward” success with stuff, and the quiet moment where you admit you want peace more than you want applause. From freedom of time and simplified choices to family priorities and faith, we share how our definition of success has matured and what it costs to realign with your core values. One of the biggest takeaways is the power of the pause. If you’re always sprinting toward the next goal, you’ll miss the life you worked so hard to build. We share what we’ve learned from older generations about regret, reflection, and making meaningful pivots, plus how to respond when someone says, “You’ve changed,” like it’s an insult. (Sometimes it’s proof you’re doing the work.) If you’re building a business, changing careers, or simply trying to become a healthier, calmer, more intentional version of yourself, hit play. Then subscribe, share this with a friend who needs a push, and leave a review so more people can find the show. Want to connect with us more than just once a week? Follow us online:  The Group Chat Goes Live Page: https://www.facebook.com/thegroupchatgoeslive Adrianne: https://www.instagram.com/adriannelynchaz Leanna: https://www.facebook.com/ldebellevue/ Kerri Ann: https://www.facebook.com/kerri.carmodyvalenzuela Want to send us a message? Contact us here:   Adrianne: adrianne@lynchteamaz.com Kerri Ann: info@allaboutyouplacement.com Leanna: info@debellevueconsulting.com

    25 min

  4. May 20

    The Real Signs Of Perimenopause And What Helps

    Send us Fan Mail We get brutally honest about how perimenopause and menopause can hijack your mood, memory, and confidence even when you never get a single hot flash. We share the symptoms that scared us, the doctor journeys that missed the mark, and what helped us feel more like ourselves again.  • Brain fog, word loss, and feeling mentally “off” without classic hot flashes  • Irritability, anger, anxiety, and the fear that something deeper is wrong  • Getting brushed off as depressed and why hormone education matters  • Hysterectomy surprises and why “keeping an ovary” is not a guarantee  • Trial and error with treatments, including strong opinions on pellets  • The guilt of showing up differently at home and in friendships  • What we wish our moms and doctors had said sooner  • The ongoing question of how long this lasts and what comes after  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/thegroupchatgoeslive Adrianne: https://www.instagram.com/adriannelynchaz Leanna: https://www.facebook.com/ldebellevue/ Kerri Ann: https://www.facebook.com/kerri.carmodyvalenzuela Want to send us a message? Contact us here:   Adrianne: adrianne@lynchteamaz.com Kerri Ann: info@allaboutyouplacement.com Leanna: info@debellevueconsulting.com

    26 min

  5. May 13

    The Invisible Load Of Motherhood

    Send us Fan Mail We talk about the invisible load moms carry and the strange mix of pride and grief that shows up as our kids grow into adults. We laugh about what they remember, what they forget, and what we hope they’ll one day say about us when the chaos finally quiets down.  • the mental load and why we make it look easy  • raising kids who choose to be with us  • the pride of watching adult kids host, plan, and step up  • setting standards for sons and thinking about future partners  • advice for surviving the middle school and high school blur  • choosing presence over perfect photos and social media proof  • the brutal truth about what kids actually remember  • hopes for the next phase: pause more, stay true, take risks, love louder  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/thegroupchatgoeslive Adrianne: https://www.instagram.com/adriannelynchaz Leanna: https://www.facebook.com/ldebellevue/ Kerri Ann: https://www.facebook.com/kerri.carmodyvalenzuela Want to send us a message? Contact us here:   Adrianne: adrianne@lynchteamaz.com Kerri Ann: info@allaboutyouplacement.com Leanna: info@debellevueconsulting.com

    24 min

  6. May 6

    We Tell The Truth About Menopause Stress Eating And Self Care

    Send us Fan Mail We 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/thegroupchatgoeslive Adrianne: https://www.instagram.com/adriannelynchaz Leanna: https://www.facebook.com/ldebellevue/ Kerri Ann: https://www.facebook.com/kerri.carmodyvalenzuela Want to send us a message? Contact us here:   Adrianne: adrianne@lynchteamaz.com Kerri Ann: info@allaboutyouplacement.com Leanna: info@debellevueconsulting.com

    35 min

  7. Apr 29

    Mini Goats Are Not A Retirement Plan

    Send us Fan Mail The 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/thegroupchatgoeslive Adrianne: https://www.instagram.com/adriannelynchaz Leanna: https://www.facebook.com/ldebellevue/ Kerri Ann: https://www.facebook.com/kerri.carmodyvalenzuela Want to send us a message? Contact us here:   Adrianne: adrianne@lynchteamaz.com Kerri Ann: info@allaboutyouplacement.com Leanna: info@debellevueconsulting.com

    19 min

  8. Apr 22

    Stop Sweetening Bitter Truths

    Send us Fan Mail If 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/thegroupchatgoeslive Adrianne: https://www.instagram.com/adriannelynchaz Leanna: https://www.facebook.com/ldebellevue/ Kerri Ann: https://www.facebook.com/kerri.carmodyvalenzuela Want to send us a message? Contact us here:   Adrianne: adrianne@lynchteamaz.com Kerri Ann: info@allaboutyouplacement.com Leanna: info@debellevueconsulting.com

    24 min
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The Group Chat Goes Live: Slightly Salty Edition is a women-led podcast serving real talk, girl talk, and unfiltered conversations about life, relationships, motherhood, business, friendship, and everything in between. Think of it as your group text brought to life — candid conversations, honest opinions, a little sarcasm, and just enough spice to keep things interesting. No filters. No fluff. Just the kind of conversations women actually have… now with microphones, better lighting, and questionable behavior. 🎧 New episodes drop weekly. Pull up a seat — the group chat is live. #TheGroupChatGoesLive #SlightlySaltyEdition #WomenLedPodcast #PodcastForWomen #WomenInBusiness #MomBossLife #FemaleEntrepreneurs #WorkingMoms #RealLifeTalk #PodcastReels #besties #realnotperfect #womensupportingwomen #unfilteredwomen #midlifeconversations #menopausalwomen  

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