Between Us Moms

Katie Krause Mork and Hallie Stephens Drake
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Welcome to “Between Us Moms,” the podcast that spills the tea (or should we say milk) on parenting and pop culture. In a world filled with dirty diapers, sleepless nights and toddler tantrums, two emmy-award winning entertainment journalists slash mamas embark on a hilarious and heartwarming journey about the beauty and chaos of motherhood.  And get this – your favorite celebrity mamas will be dropping by occasionally to share candid, meaningful and funny stories about parenthood not shared anywhere else.   From mama wins to the oh-so-familiar epic mom fails, we keep it real so you can too. And yes, we’re chatting about our favorite pop culture stories too — and sharing our expert insight you won’t get anywhere else! New episodes every Wednesday.

  1. DEC 3

    2025 Year in Review: What We Learned in Life, Work & Motherhood

    It’s the final episode of 2025, and the moms are here for a cozy, chaotic, and heartfelt catch-up just in time to close out the year. In this chat, Katie and Hallie swap stories from the trenches, laugh through the madness, and share the lessons and intentions they’re carrying into the new year. ✨ This Episode: • Hallie vs. Chicago Snow: Hallie gives us the real talk on parenting in freezing temps. Bundling kids, battling ice , and trying to maintain sanity in Midwest winter? It’s HARD raising kids in the cold! • Katie’s Disneyland First-Timer Adventure: Katie took her girls to Disneyland for the very first time—and yes, she cried (in a very mom-at-Disney way). She also opens up about finally discovering the root of her youngest daughter’s months of fussiness… ALLERGIES. A reminder to trust your gut, ask questions, and always advocate for your babies. She explains what is going on! • 2025 Year in Review: The moms reflect on what this whirlwind year taught them—about themselves, career and work, and in their motherhood journeys. Growth, grace, grit… and a whole lot of fun. Thank you for being part of our little community this year. New episodes return January 2026! Until then, happy holidays and hang in there, mamas. You’re doing amazing. ✨ See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    33 min

  2. NOV 26

    From Outrage to Action: Kitty Brandtner and the Fight to Ban Assault Weapons

    On this episode of Between Us Moms, we’re joined by Kitty Brandtner, the founder of March Fourth, a nonpartisan movement fighting for a federal ban on assault weapons. After the Highland Park shooting on July 4th, 2022, Kitty woke up the next morning — heartbroken, angry, and unwilling to go back to “normal.” In her words, “I woke up on the 5th of July and was like, really spicy and pissed… I just wanted to go to D.C. and scream at the top of my lungs that I want a federal ban on assault weapons.” She posted her email on Instagram, took a deep breath (and a Xanax), went to bed — and woke up to more than 300 messages from people across the country who felt the same way. From that moment, March Fourth was born — a movement formed by accident, powered by hope. In this conversation, Kitty shares what motivated her to take that first step, why March Fourth has stayed intentionally nonpartisan (“We’re not here to tell you how to vote — we’re here to ask if you believe we should end mass shootings”), and what it will really take to get a federal assault weapons ban through Congress. She also offers simple, concrete actions that any of us — from our own homes — can take to help move the needle on gun safety. This episode is raw, motivating, and full of heart — a reminder that you don’t need to be an expert or an activist to make a difference. Sometimes, you just have to decide you can’t go back to work tomorrow. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    29 min

  3. NOV 19

    Mother Mental Load Survival Guide: Our Tips for Feeling Less Stressed Over the Holidays

    Happy Bump Day, mamas! Today it’s just Hallie and Katie catching up with a long-overdue real mom life update—and it’s a wild one. If you’re deep in holiday stress, mom burnout, or sick-season chaos, this episode is for you. Katie kicks things off with what can only be described as The Plague: RSV, croup, barf buckets, foiled Halloween plans, parents’ group-chat panic, midnight pharmacy runs, and somehow still managing family photos and Christmas decorations. Oh, and she’s hosting Thanksgiving for the first time… pray for her. Then Hallie jumps in with a very different kind of update: the spark is BACK. She and Andrew are finally out of the baby-making/postpartum fog and fully in their hot-and-heavy era—think revived mojo, new toys, and actually enjoying intimacy again. We also break down our best tips for managing the holiday mental load, including: ✔ How getting off social media reduces holiday overwhelm ✔ Turning gift-wrapping into a cozy, fun tradition instead of a chore ✔ Setting deadlines so you’re not doing everything last-minute ✔ Easy tasks your partner can fully take over to lighten the load ✔ Simple mindset shifts that make the holidays feel less heavy This episode is full of relatable mom moments, holiday stress hacks, and honest conversations about marriage, intimacy, and mental load during the busiest season of the year. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    31 min

  4. NOV 12

    Ashtyn Zerboni: Selling the OC Season 4 Interview

    This week on Between Us Moms, we interview Selling the OC season 4 star Ashtyn Zerboni for her most raw and unfiltered interview yet. The new mom opens up about everything — from postpartum emotions and her marriage to the wildest behind-the-scenes secrets from Netflix’s hit reality show. Ashtyn gets real about balancing new motherhood with the pressure of reality TV, revealing that her baby’s health improved once filming wrapped — and that there were moments she wasn’t sure she could keep going. She also opens up about body image, sharing she gained 40 pounds during pregnancy and is still on her postpartum wellness journey. In this tell-all chat, Ashtyn drops major tea on Selling the OC Season 4: ✨ Why she understands Chrishell’s exit from Selling Sunset, calling it a “toxic work environment — because the producers are so good.” ✨ The truth about filming while pregnant and how producers reacted when she told them -- she thought she could be upset! ✨ That the cast actually pays for their own glam and wardrobe. ✨ The real story behind the marriage speculation with husband Jeff — from meeting online (a sugar daddy app?!) to living with his family when money was tight. ✨ Her postpartum journey, “demur syndrome,” and how she’s coping with emotional ups and downs. ✨ Her breastfeeding experience and giving herself grace. ✨ What really happened with Alex Hall and Fiona, and the truth behind her so-called “villain edit.” Where do they stand now? ✨ Whether she’ll return for Selling the OC Season 5 — and her recent convo with creator Adam DiVello. ✨ Which cast members reached out after she gave birth (hint: not many). ✨ And an emotional moment from her baby shower when Gio’s wife Tiffany broke down in tears — and why Ashtyn is thrilled they’re expecting again. This heartfelt, honest, and juicy episode is a must-listen for fans of Selling Sunset, Selling the OC, and moms everywhere who want to hear the real side of postpartum, marriage, and motherhood in the spotlight. 💖 Listen now to Between Us Moms — where real conversations meet reality TV. #SellingTheOC #AshtynZerboni #SellingSunset #NetflixReality #PostpartumJourney #MomLife #BetweenUsMomsPodcast #RealityTVTea #AdamDiVello #NewMomLife See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    42 min

  5. NOV 5

    'Seeking Sister Wife' Stars April & Jen Davis|Interview

    This week, we’re joined by TLC’s Seeking Sister Wife stars April and Jen Davis for a candid conversation about family, love, and what life really looks like behind the scenes of their plural marriage. The couple opens up about the arrival of their daughter, Charlene “Charlie” — who made her debut a week early — and how they’re adjusting to life with a newborn. “Two is a lot different than one,” Jen laughs, as they share how they’re finally getting some sleep, “looking out for each other,” and soaking in the joy of their growing family. Jen also talks about how she’s doing postpartum, giving full credit to the “love and support” she’s surrounded by every day. But one name that doesn’t come up as the ladies talk about their family unit is Theresa, whose relationship with April, Jen, and Nick is featured this season. April hints that there are plenty of “ups and downs” with her and teases that fans will have to watch and see what happens. Still, she’s quick to make it clear that their family is “extremely happy” as things stand today. April and Jen also take listeners back to the beginning, opening up about how their relationship started as a friendship and evolved into the foundation of their plural family. They explain why it “made more sense” for April and Jen to be legally married to one another, how they balance work and finances with Nick staying home, and the teamwork that goes into making their family dynamic work day to day. From handling public criticism — and even pushback from extended family — to talking about growing old together and making retirement plans as “lifers,” the Davises share how they stay grounded and connected through it all. They even get into the details fans love: their sleeping arrangements, the infamous “boom boom room,” and how they made sure their new home could fit their 13-foot custom bed. And yes — they’re still open to growing their family. Jen reveals she and April are back on the dating apps, and the two share what it’s really like to find a potential match in their unique situation. Plus, they tease what viewers can expect from the rest of this season of Seeking Sister Wife, airing Mondays at 9/8c on TLC. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    43 min

  6. OCT 29

    Kid Nutrition: Healthy Family Recipes, Picky Eater Tips, Grocery Shopping Hacks & Mom Inspiration with Natalie Wood (Eating with Zion)

    In this week’s episode of Between Us Moms, hosts Katie Krause Mork and Hallie Stephens Drake chat with Natalie Wood, the inspiring mom behind Eating with Zion, to dive deep into kid nutrition tips, healthy meals for picky eaters, and real-life mom hacks that make family life easier and healthier. Natalie shares her go-to healthy kid-friendly recipes, how she encourages her children to love nutritious foods like broccoli, beets and the pantry staples and fridge essentials she always keeps stocked for quick, wholesome meals. You’ll learn why eggs for dinner are a family favorite, how often she hits the grocery store, and her genius grocery shopping hacks for moms who want to save money while still buying healthy family dinners on a budget -- even with the prices today -- and even for those expensive berries!! If you’re in a meal rut and making the same things every week or struggling with a picky toddler, this conversation is packed with practical toddler meal ideas, meal prep and freezer meal tips, and easy ways to reheat food so it still tastes amazing. We also cover: 🥦 Healthy Halloween snacks and strategies to limit candy while still enjoying the fun. 🥜 How to introduce allergens to babies safely — including tips for peanut butter and other common allergens. 🍳 Natalie’s favorite 10-minute family meal that’s fast, healthy, and toddler-approved. 🛒 Smart grocery budgeting strategies, meal planning ideas, and tips for healthy eating on a budget. 💡 And for moms ready to chase their dreams — Natalie shares her story of becoming a mompreneur and building Eating with Zion from passion to purpose. Whether you’re searching for healthy meals for picky eaters, toddler meal ideas, or kid nutrition advice, this episode is your ultimate guide to feeding your family well while keeping it simple, affordable, and fun. ✨ Tune in to Between Us Moms for fresh inspiration, real-life mom stories, and expert-backed nutrition tips for kids and busy moms everywhere! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    31 min

  7. OCT 22

    Reclaiming Connection: Parenting & Phones with Chet Kittleson, Founder of Tin Can

    In this episode of Between Us Moms, we sit down with Chet Kittleson, dad, entrepreneur and founder of Tin Can — a modern take on the landline phone, created to give kids voice-to-voice connection without the distraction of apps, games, or social media. Chet shares the journey behind Tin Can: how a simple observation at a school pick-up line led to an idea for rethinking how kids and families communicate in a hyper-digital world. He talks candidly about how his own experiences informed his mission to build “all talk, no smarts.” We dive into key parenting questions like: How do we strike a balance between giving our kids connection and guarding against screen overload?What does independence look like for a kid in today’s tech landscape?How can parents set up a communication device that supports friendship, planning, and voice-to-voice interaction — without opening the floodgates of apps and notifications? You’ll hear practical tips, real-life stories from Chet’s family, and inspiration for making intentional tech choices in your home. Whether you’re gearing up for the “first phone” conversation, delaying a smartphone, or simply looking for healthier ways to connect — this conversation offers a refreshing lens and actionable ideas for families. Tune in and join us for a thoughtful, hopeful look at how we can reclaim meaningful connection in a world full of screens. Resources mentioned in the episode: Learn more about Tin Can and how it works: Tin CanFollow Chet’s thoughts on parenting, tech, and childhood at his LinkedIn profile. LinkedIn+1 This is a must-listen for every parent navigating the intersection of childhood, phones and connection. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    30 min

  8. OCT 15

    Stay at Home Moms: Losing Financial Independence

    This week on the podcast, Hallie reveals why she can’t stop crying. The mom of two was most recently brought to tears while binge-watching Netflix’s Love Is Blind and again after she and her husband had to cut down a tree in their backyard. Hallie also reflects on her first-ever experience taking professional photos with her extended family—something she lovingly refers to as a “clusterfuck.” After getting together with a group of her friends last week, she even has a homework assignment for all the mamas tuning in. Meanwhile, Katie is riding the struggle bus after her youngest daughter, Emma, decided she’s officially done with the two-nap life. Katie, who’s been trying her best to keep her girls on a synced-up schedule, is having to let go of the reins a bit (at her husband’s request). But that’s not the only battle she’s facing. Katie also has a bone to pick with technology after getting a new iPhone—and a conversation about passwords with her husband left her jaw on the floor! Hallie and Katie weigh in on the topic of being a stay-at-home mom and the loss of financial autonomy after one mom, Jessie, went viral for her post describing the uneasy shift from being a “boss mom” and earning her own income to making none in order to stay home with her kids. Jessie, who ran her own business and maintained financial independence, realized that balancing everything left her drained. Eventually, she chose to close her business and restructure their finances so both partners’ efforts—paid and unpaid—supported the family together. But she admitted that even small purchases can become emotionally loaded and her story resonated deeply with parents who recognized the same tension. Now Hallie and Katie are giving their two cents. The besties also applaud Cardi B, who recently chatted with Jay Shetty on his On Purpose podcast and explained just how deeply prenatal depression affected her during pregnancy after her marriage to Offset fell apart. Cardi described what so many mothers experience quietly: a deep sense of isolation and uncertainty about the future. She admitted that thoughts of raising her baby alone and losing her partner’s companionship left her feeling a deep sadness. Now, Hallie and Katie want to give the Grammy winner her flowers for being so open—helping others feel seen and reminding the world that expecting mothers deserve compassion and support. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    33 min
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Welcome to “Between Us Moms,” the podcast that spills the tea (or should we say milk) on parenting and pop culture. In a world filled with dirty diapers, sleepless nights and toddler tantrums, two emmy-award winning entertainment journalists slash mamas embark on a hilarious and heartwarming journey about the beauty and chaos of motherhood.  And get this – your favorite celebrity mamas will be dropping by occasionally to share candid, meaningful and funny stories about parenthood not shared anywhere else.   From mama wins to the oh-so-familiar epic mom fails, we keep it real so you can too. And yes, we’re chatting about our favorite pop culture stories too — and sharing our expert insight you won’t get anywhere else! New episodes every Wednesday.

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  • Creator
    Katie Krause Mork and Hallie Stephens Drake
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2025
  • Episodes
    107
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © Between Us Moms
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