The Mad Town Mom Squad Podcast

The Mad Town Mom Squad Podcast

Being a Mom is hard work. The Madtown Mom Squad has your back! Supportive, hard-working mamas that are here for you each step of the way. Join Krista Hatcher and her squad, Shanna Powell, Corrina Crade and Dr. Jasmine Zapata, for a new episode each week. Grab more Mom Squad chatter anytime on the iHeartRadio app, Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to your podcasts!

Episodes

EPISODE 65: A Mother's Love: Hailey Meske Shares Her Daughter Laine's Cancer Journey & Becoming This Year's Hero For Blood Cancer!

February 19, 2026 • 40 mins
I'm so honored to have this very special mom in studio with me today! Please welcome Haliey Meske MSN, RN Children’s Wisconsin- Clinical Nurse Educator, Emergency Department Trauma Center ENPC/TNCC Instructor. Outside of being a ladyboss in the workforce, she's also a beauiful mother of two daughters Laine (9yrs) and Nora (5yrs) and happily married to her husband Mark! Hailey joins me today to share how blood cancer has touched her...
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EPISODE 64: Welcome The Beautiful & Courageous Jenny Dean! Entrepreneur & Mother As We Talk "Being A Teen Mom & Defying The Odds"

February 6, 2026 • 28 mins
Today I had the pleasure of meeting the amazing Jenny Dean, whom I have had the opportunity of having her husband & friend Troy Dean on my show in the past. Troy said "Krista you got to have my wife on your podcast, because she has a very special story. Well, that statement couldn't of been any truer. Today, Jenny shares with us what it was like being a teen mom. When it comes to Jenny becoming such a young mom is not like most...
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EPISODE 63: Boys & Girls Clubs Of Dane County & John McKenzie Partner Together Once Again For Our Children's Future!

January 29, 2026 • 15 mins
It's a privilege to have special guest Taylor Jackson "Chief Education & People Officer" at Boys & Girls Clubs of Dane County and John McKenzie Philanthropist and owner of McKenzie Apartment Company for joining me today on the "Madtown Mom Squad" podcast! Today we sit down and talk about the tremendous donation of $200,000 that John and his wife JoEllen have made towards the BGCDC "Youth Mentoring Program." These two fabulo...
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EPISODE 62: Dane County Mental Health Deputy Scott Herrem & Crisis Worker Ariana Sweeney Field "Protecting Our Communities Mental Health"

January 15, 2026 • 17 mins
I'm absolutely honored to have two of the finest mental health advocates in our community joining me today! Say hello to Dane County Sherriff's Office, Mental Health Deputy Scott Herrem and Crisis Worker Ariana Sweeney-Field. I have had the joy of having Deputy Herrem on the shows in the past not only through the podcast, but multiple times on the radio in the past years. He has become a dear friend of mine and I'm so delighted tha...
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    EPISODE 61: Tim O'Brien Owner & Founder of The Healthy Place Clinic: Shares His New Passion & Creating A Battle Plan!

    December 19, 2025 • 22 mins
    Today I had the pleasure of having one of my dearest friends and our communities favorites when it comes to holistic health, Tim O'brien CEO & Founder of "The Healthy Place" and "The Healthy Place Clinic" which is opening this January on the Westside of Madison! Tim and his beauiful wife Becky have taken their passion to the next level when it comes to our families health and especially our kiddos. So what's the Healthy Place C...

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    EPISODE 60: Michelle Vande Hey "Love Your Life On Purpose" Helping Women Reclaim Their Energy & Authentic Power!

    December 11, 2025 • 29 mins
    Today we are thrilled to have the amazing and talented Michelle Vande Hey to the show! Michelle (she/her) is a Conscious Leadership & Trauma-Sensitive Coach, Author, Speaker & Advocate. She helps caregivers and changemakers reclaim their energy and authentic power without sacrificing their well-being. Through her speaking, coaching, and podcast Love Your Life On Purpose, Michelle guides leaders to break free from self-sacri...
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    EPISODE 59: Trusting Your Body: Rachel Thompson Shares How Her Body Was Starting To Break Down And The Necessity For A Hysterectomy!

    November 6, 2025 • 29 mins
    This week Krista brings her dear friend Rachel Thompson to the Madtown Mom Squad.❤ Rachel is a biz woman, a beautiful mother, and wife. Sometimes being a woman can be a real challenge as we have been the chosen ones to constantly have our bodies change. Weather it's getting your period, having a baby, and the dreadful Perimenopause and Menopauses'. It's a difficult process for many as our bodies can be affected and lead to serious ...

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    EPISODE 58: A Community Favorite Lori Schultz Development Outreach Events Strategist UW Health Kids!

    October 30, 2025 • 36 mins
    Awe I absolutely love this woman! I'm so excited to bring on my bestie and a community favorite Lori Schultz "Development Outreach Events Strategist for UW Health Kids on the Madtown Mom Squad! You don't want to miss this strong and resilient mom who shares her journey's path, why the Children's Hospital is so important to her, we talk about "The Burning Bush" A great night out with Belly Dancers, Garth Brooks Daughter, the key to ...
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    EPISODE 57: A Mother's Instinct: Sarah Deischer & Kristin Johnson Bott Share How They Put Their Same Child Abuser Away In Prison!

    October 16, 2025 • 37 mins
    Today's segment is every parents worst nightmare. When it comes time to putting your baby/child into the care of someone else hands can be very nerve racking. For most us mommies and daddies this is a necessity as we enter back into the work force. For myself, I had a wonderful experience with my daughter's daycare and we can only hope this is a reality for every family. Unfortunately, the reality is there are evil people in the wo...
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    EPISODE 56: DR. Rich Clinic Director and Owner of "New Health Chiropractic" Offers Emsculpt NEO & EMSELLA!

    October 9, 2025 • 24 mins
    Today Krista had the pleasure of sitting down with one of her dearest friends Dr. Rich Clinic Director and owner of "New Health Chiropractic" As we head into fall and families get back into their routines, it's the perfect time to check in on your health. New Health Chiropractic & Intergrated Healthcare in Fitchburg is now offering two innovative treatments-Emsculpt NEO, which helps build muscle, tone, and burn fat and relieve ...
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    EPISODE 55: Cassandra Quick Founder of "Illuminate Counseling" Opens The Conversation About Navigating Dating As A Single Mom!

    October 2, 2025 • 45 mins
    Get ready ladies, because today we are talking about getting back into the dating world as a single mom! We couldn't be more excited than to have back #ladyboss, entrepreneur, mom, and dear friend Cassandra Quick! Cassandra is a Psychotherapist and Certified Coach and founder of "Illuminate Counseling" and "Embodied Rise Institute." Krista and Cassandra have been close girlfriends for years now and they loved to meet out once and m...

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    EPISODE 54: Welcome #Ladyboss Missy Miller, Assistant Director Monona Parks & Recreation, Momager, & Owner of Down Right Exposure, LLC!

    September 25, 2025 • 25 mins
    Today we welcome the fabulous Missy Miller to the show! Give it up to this high energy and busy special needs mama who is making a difference! Missy is not only a Momager of her beautiful and inspiring pageant daughter Brenda, but also the Assistant Director Monona Parks & Recreation & owner of Down Right Exposure, LLC! Missy shares with us many wonderful aspects of her life and we couldn't be more proud!

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    EPISODE 53: Retired Clinical & School Psychologist Laurie Assadi Educates Us On "Understanding The Nature Of Back To School Stress"

    August 14, 2025 • 37 mins
    Today the phenomenal Laurie Assadi joins the Madtown Mom Squad to discuss back to school stress on our kiddos! In our conversation Laurie will educate us parents on the complexity of stress and how school can impact our kiddos mental health. We will learn about how common it's for our kids to experience the nature of stress, what factors about school in general makes kids more prone to stress, are kids who have been already diagnos...

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    52: Dr. Jaz & Krista Reach Chapter #7 of Krista's Book "7 Strategies to Overcome Trauma" and Learning "You're Not Alone"

    July 31, 2025 • 20 mins
    Dr. Jaz interviews Krista on her final chapter of her up and coming book "7 Strategies to Overcome Trauma" with Chapter #7 "Know You're Not Alone" Now their next step is getting her book ready for print!

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    CHAPTER 51: Dr. Nicole Hemkes Owner And Founder Of "Advocate Md" Levels Up Healthcare For Our Families!

    July 16, 2025 • 22 mins
    Say hello to our beautiful and amazing #ladyboss guest today on the show, Dr. Nicole Hemkes owner and founder of "Advocate Md" Today we will learn how her passion and compassion for healthcare is changing how families experience their health journey's. We will learn what are the current challenges she's seeing right here in our community, how can we make healthcare more affordable, and what is unique about the Madison, WI healthcar...

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    CHAPTER 50: Dr. Jaz Continues to Interview Krista on Her Book "Gaining Your Power Back: 7 Strategies For Women Who Experience Trauma"

    July 10, 2025 • 14 mins
    In today's segment Dr. Jaz continues to interview Krista on developing her book "Gaining Your Power Back: 7 Strategies For Women Who Experience Trauma to Heal, Have Success, & Have a Prosperous Life" Today we are coveing chapter 6 "Learn to Let Go" Krista will uncover how she learned to let go, what situation she felt broke, but freed, and learning how to take care of your emotions.

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    EPISODE 49: Jared Markiewicz Founder of "Functional Integrated Training" Talks Balancing Career, Family, and Personal Well-Being!

    July 3, 2025 • 38 mins
    Topic: Today Jared Markiewicz founder of "Functional Integrated Training" will be Helping high-achieving parents balance the demands of career, family, and personal well-being—using strength training as a foundation for physical, emotional, and relational health.


    So who is our fabulous guest?

    Jared Markiewicz is a husband of 11 years, proud girl dad to energetic twin daughters, and the founder of Functional Integr...
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    EPISODE 48: Corey & Kim Whitmore Founders of "Alana Rose Foundation" & Media 22 Discuss "Community & Making A Difference"

    June 19, 2025 • 31 mins
    Today we have the privilege to sit down with a powerhouse couple in our community who is making a difference when it comes to our youth and helping families who have been though tremendous loss. Please welcome Corey & Kim Whitmore! Corey is a Record/Mix Engineer, Producer, DJ, Founder of Media 22, Educator, & Coach. Kim is a #ladyboss in the healthcare field. She is a nurse, who's passionate about helping those with disabil...
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    EPISODE 47: Unexpected Guests? No Worries Krista & Corrina Have You Covered When It Comes To Prepping Your Home Before It Happens Again!

    June 12, 2025 • 15 mins
    Sometimes we can dread that unforseen knock at the door or be pleasantly surprised! Sure it could just be a friend stopping over, a neighbor needing to borrow some flour, or it could be a surprise over night stay! Krista & Corrina share some great personal tips & tips that have definetly impressed them! 

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    EPISODE 46: Susan Nanning-Sorenson Owner/Artistic Director of "First Act Children's Theatre" Shares The Positive Influence On Our Children!

    May 29, 2025 • 17 mins
    Today Corrina invites her dear friend Susan Nanning Sorenson, Owner and Artistic Director of "First Act Children's Theatre" to the show! Theatre is definitely a true passion that all three of the ladies possess. Growing up in the Arts has given each of these ladies the tools that have helped them to achieve their successes today! In this segment you will learn the benefits to having your child in the world of theatre. Today Susan w...
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