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What happens when red carpet journalists trade celebrity interviews for motherhood? Katie Krause and Hallie Stevens, Emmy-winning Entertainment Tonight alums, pull back the curtain on their dramatic life pivot in this raw, revealing conversation.

Katie and Hallie spent years building impressive careers interviewing Hollywood's biggest stars. They were living the dream - until becoming mothers completely transformed their priorities. Now hosting their podcast "Between Us Moms," they're bringing the same journalistic instincts to conversations about motherhood that mainstream media often glosses over.

The conversation dives deep into their C-section recoveries, the challenges of back-to-back pregnancies, IVF journeys, and pregnancy losses. Both women share how they navigated these physical and emotional challenges while working in an industry that demands constant presence and perfection. Katie's candid admission that she'd rather put her kids to bed than interview almost any celebrity (except maybe Taylor Swift) captures the profound identity shift many career-driven women experience.

Perhaps most valuable is their refreshing honesty about work-life balance. "You can have it all, but not all at the same time," Hallie notes, challenging the pressure women face to excel simultaneously in every role. They explore the financial dynamics of stepping back from full-time work, the importance of choosing the right partner, and finding fulfillment in unexpected places.

Whether you're contemplating motherhood, balancing career ambitions with family life, or simply curious about the human stories behind the entertainment journalists who interview your favorite celebrities, this conversation offers wisdom, humor, and solidarity for the journey.

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