Coffee Convos with Kail Lowry and Lindsie Chrisley

Episode: Q&A: What Happened?!
Date: February 19, 2026
Host: Kail Lowry (solo, Lindsie Chrisley absent for personal reasons)
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Episode Overview

In this candid, solo-hosted Q&A episode, Kail Lowry answers listener questions sourced from the Coffee Convos Facebook group, offering updates on team changes, family, and behind-the-scenes stories. She dives into discussions about motherhood, saving for kids, memorable podcast moments, hilarious parenting mishaps, medication experiences, and more. The tone remains unfiltered, humorous, and relatable throughout, reflecting Kail’s real-life approach to motherhood and reality stardom.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Team Updates & Business Transparency

[00:14 - 03:58]

• Kail addresses recurring questions regarding Kristen’s absence from both Coffee Convos and Southern Tea. Kristen has stepped away entirely to focus on her health, specifically following gallbladder removal and ongoing complications.
• Quote: “Kristen is doing the best she can. She has stepped away to focus on her health... that is not my story to tell.” (Kail, 02:03)
• Rebecca, originally hired as Kristen’s assistant, is now tackling those tasks directly with Kail. Any confusion about team members can be cleared up at killerentertainment.com.

2. Q&A: Parenting, Money, Recipes, and More

[03:58 - 15:22]

• Savings for Kids:
  Kail prefers flexible estate planning and trusts over traditional 529 college funds. She also recommends starting whole life insurance policies for kids as a tool for borrowing later.

  • Quote: “All my kids have life insurance policies... The sooner you start it, the more money they will have to borrow against.” (Kail, 06:19)

• Comfort Series:
  Listeners ask about shows and books that the hosts revisit. Kail rarely re-reads books due to her large TBR (To Be Read) pile.

• Recent & Upcoming Recipes:
  Kail aspires to make potato salad and is tweaking mac & cheese and chicken cutlet recipes.

  • Quote: “I feel like I’m gonna be good at chicken cutlets. Probably because it’s basic as what?” (Kail, 08:20)

• Best Advice Received:

  • Don’t worry about things outside your control—but admits she still struggles.
  • “Strike while the iron is hot”—still ‘striking’ as her career evolves.
  • On money and independence: “Never be in a position where you have to depend on a man for money.” (Kail, 09:54)
  • Justify keeping kids close: “Your kids are only little for this long, so soak up every single moment you can.” (Kail, 10:52)

• Birthday Plans:
  Birthday trip to Bali canceled due to work commitments and staff changes; will spend the week working and filming a show with Matt in Alabama.

3. Memorable Podcast & Personal Moments

[15:22 - 18:19]

• Meeting Lindsie in person after signing podcast contracts.
• Regularly batching 6-8 episodes in Atlanta with her son Lux.
• Telling Lindsie she was having twins, on camera, at a donut shop—“the most insane way.”
• Oddest: Having awake liposuction in Atlanta while Lindsie waited in the other room.
  • Quote: “I was like leaking out of holes in my body... That was definitely a memory I’ll never forget.” (Kail, 15:59)
• Teen Mom reunion fiasco where Kail left mid-taping to avoid drama.
• Hilarious stories: Contracting a stomach bug filming in Chattanooga, running from hotel room to clinic.
• International live show? Likely not, as Lindsie isn’t keen on international travel, but Kail and Becky are planning London if venues work out.

4. Parenting, Medication, & Family Dynamics

[18:19 - 25:12]

• Family Vacation Tips: Kail suggests Outer Banks, NC, for those in Virginia Tech area.
• Dating Siblings’ Friends: Complex opinions; off-limits in teens/twenties but open later.
  • [17:48] Short conversation with a male guest (Ike) about friends dating siblings.
• ADHD Medications Internationally:
  • Some countries (like Germany) restrict medications like Adderall, only allowing Vyvanse or Ritalin. Kail shares her own lackluster experience with Vyvanse and advises genetic testing for med compatibility (“Genesight”).
  • Quote: “If I’m going to Germany... Vyvanse is already out. What if Ritalin also doesn’t work?” (Kail, 20:43)

5. Listener Letters: True Crime & Wild Stories

[25:12 - 34:35]

• True Crime: A listener writes in about missing women in West Virginia, highlighting law enforcement corruption and challenges.
  • Quote: “There’s no CCTV... you could go missing and scatter the body... no one’s going to find it.” (Kail, 24:53)
• Olympics Commentary: Kail humorously discovers and dissects the sport of ski jumping, questioning “how and why” it became an Olympic event.
  • Quote: “You’re locked in... you go down this thing, then you squat, and then you’re flying through the air...like, what? Ski jumping?” (Kail, 22:15)

6. Medication and Eating

[25:12 - 28:05]

• Kail and listeners share their struggles with appetite suppression on Vyvanse/Adderall and creative coping (like using marijuana for appetite).
  • Quote: “On my Adderall and Vyvanse, I also don’t eat...I’ve been unmedicated for four days and have eaten everything in sight.” (Kail, 27:52)
• Humorous asides about her definition of a snack: “I meant pierogies. No, I’m not pregnant. I had my tubes cut out.” (Kail, 28:06)

7. Foul Play: Listener Confessions

[28:05 - 34:20]

• Embarrassing and hilarious listener stories:
  • Not removing a tampon applicator and requiring new husband’s help (Kail: “I am so sorry. And sympathize, empathize, feel so bad because nobody also taught me how to use a tampon.”–28:54)
  • Mistaking a used tampon for a firework on July 4th: “Apparently, they look very similar.”
  • Open conversations about penis and testicle size—what makes for “good” vs. “bad” and why.
    • “Here’s the thing. Size can matter. And it does matter.” (Kail, 31:00)
    • “The size of the balls can matter if you like them slapping against you, which I do.” (Kail, 31:51)
  • Farting during sex—“It’s never gonna stop being funny, especially if you’re with the right one.” (Kail, 32:21)

8. Motherhood Reflections & Birth Order

[34:20 - 44:23]

• Kail shares a word what each of her seven children has taught her:
  • Elliot: Unconditional love
  • Lincoln: Carefree, go-with-the-flow
  • Lux: Same, plus self-motivation
  • Creed: Patience, understanding big emotions
  • Rio: Good energy; “golden retriever” vibes
  • Valley: “She’s me 2.0…boss baby, sassy, demanding—humbling experience.” (Kail, 43:15)
  • Verse: Whimsical, happy, easygoing—“golden retriever energy.”
• Comments on sibling dynamics and giving middle kids one-on-one quality time, especially for Creed.

9. Deeper Questions: Giving More Love Than You Get Back

[44:23 - 46:20]

• Felicia asks if some people are “born to give more love than they will ever receive.” Kail thinks it’s more a result of life circumstances than destiny.
  • Quote: “I think that’s just the way it plays out... not necessarily that you’re born for it.” (Kail, 44:56)

10. Parenting Advice: Dealing with Difficult Kids

[46:20 - 51:00]

• Ryan asks about her 5-year-old’s persistent negative behavior. Kail and commenters suggest:
  • Validating frustration as normal.
  • Providing structured choices, using “this or that” method (e.g., spaghetti or nuggets).
  • Setting realistic expectations, using “when… then…” statements (“When you clean your room, then we can get ice cream.”)
  • Consistent discipline and schedules.
  • Involving kids in routines and choices for buy-in.

Notable Quotes & Timestamps

• “Kristen is doing the best she can. She has stepped away to focus on her health... that is not my story to tell.” (Kail, 02:03)
• “All my kids have life insurance policies... The sooner you start it, the more money they will have to borrow against.” (Kail, 06:19)
• “Strike while the iron is hot. I feel like I’m still striking. The iron is still warm right now.” (Kail, 10:18)
• “Never be in a position where you have to depend on a man for money.” (Kail, 09:54)
• “I was like leaking out of holes in my body... That was definitely a memory I’ll never forget.” (Kail, 15:59)
• “You’re locked in... you go down this thing, then you squat, and then you’re flying through the air...like, what? Ski jumping?” (Kail, 22:15)
• “Size can matter. And it does matter.” (Kail, 31:00)
• “The size of the balls can matter if you like them slapping against you, which I do.” (Kail, 31:51)
• "Valley is teaching me about my own self, because I look at her sometimes, and I'm like, she's me 2.0. The sass, the attitude, the demanding nature..." (Kail, 43:15)

Memorable Moments

• Telling Lindsie about twin pregnancy at a donut shop (16:30)
• The liposuction story in Atlanta (15:59)
• The “foul play” tampon applicator and rooftop tampon/firework mix-up
• Graphic discussions about penis and ball size (31:00–32:00)
• Kail’s humorous snack cravings off medication—specifically, pierogies (28:00)
• Real talk on feeling like some people give more love than they receive (44:23)

Listener Takeaways

• Updates on key staff, focusing on transparency and personal boundaries.
• Practical parenting advice, both from Kail and from listeners.
• A peek behind the scenes of podcasting, business, and realities of fame.
• Laugh-out-loud and sometimes intimate confessions about motherhood, relationships, and bodies.
• A reminder that even reality stars fumble, vent, and need community.

Timestamps for Important Segments

• Kristen update / Team changes – 00:14 - 03:58
• Listener Q&A (parenting/money/recipes/advice) – 03:58 - 15:22
• Memorable podcast/personal moments – 15:22 - 18:19
• ADHD medications/Olympics/Listener stories – 18:19 - 25:12
• Foul play confessions – 28:05 - 34:20
• Motherhood & birth order reflections – 34:20 - 44:23
• Deep questions & parenting boundaries – 44:23 - 51:00

Final Thoughts

Kail delivers a lively, no-holds-barred solo episode brimming with raw honesty, humor, and practical advice, all while fielding listener questions. She pulls back the curtain on her life as a mom, business owner, and reality star—sharing lessons learned, plenty of laughs, and sincere encouragement for fellow parents. This episode is a blend of heart, hilarity, and the chaos of real life in the public eye.