Ever 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.

The 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/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