The Carpool with Kelly and Lizz: Episode Summary – "NOT A HEALTH AND WELLNESS PODCAST"
Release Date: April 22, 2025
1. Trader Joe's Parking Lot Frustrations The episode kicks off with Kelly and Liz venting about the chaotic parking situations at Trader Joe's locations. Kelly shares her recent stressful experience at Trader Joe's, highlighting the lack of sufficient parking and the cramped rows that make parking a hassle.
- Kelly (00:17): “Trader Joe's. Why does every location. Why do they just pick the most hectic, crammed, ridiculously placed parking lot situation all the time?”
Liz empathizes with Kelly's frustration and speculates on Trader Joe's strategy, comparing it to a garage sale effect aimed at creating hype and portraying the store as the best place in town.
- Liz (02:05): “Do you think that has anything to do with it? Like, they're just trying to build the hype. Like, oh, like everyone's always here. This is the best place in the world.”
2. Health and Wellness: Aluminum-Free Deodorants and Influencer Journeys The conversation shifts to health and wellness topics, specifically discussing the efficacy of aluminum-free deodorants. Kelly expresses her dissatisfaction with natural deodorants, mentioning her switch back to Dove after trying Native.
- Kelly (03:03): “Native is garbage. And I'm back on the Dove. Dove. Even Dove even tried pushing an aluminum free one. And I said, no, Dove. No.”
Liz expands the discussion to influencer journeys, focusing on transparency in weight loss content. They critique Remy Bader's approach to body positivity and her weight loss revelation, emphasizing the importance of honesty with followers.
- Liz (08:49): “But she started, like, losing a lot of weight. And I guess she, like, didn't tell her followers until, like, later that she had undergone weight loss surgery...”
3. Fitness amidst Motherhood Kelly and Liz share their strategies for maintaining fitness while managing the demands of motherhood. Liz introduces the concept of "garage workouts," utilizing simple equipment like 8-pound weights and fitness apps to stay active.
- Liz (14:25): “I've been wanting to talk about this for five ever and weeks. Months ago, we recorded an intro...”
Kelly adds her own routine, incorporating squats and calf raises into daily activities like brushing her teeth.
- Kelly (05:45): “I like making our house look nice and decorating our house. And how much did your tea time cost?”
4. Baby Fever and Family Planning The sisters delve into personal topics, discussing Liz’s experience with baby fever—a strong desire to have another child. Liz humorously recounts her conversation with her mother about the fleeting nature of baby fever.
- Liz (17:13): “I got my first case of baby fever.”
Kelly relates by sharing her feelings on future pregnancies, reflecting on the challenges of balancing more children with current responsibilities.
- Kelly (18:15): “She's like, yeah, that doesn't last. And I'm like, okay, cool.”
5. Auto Industry News: 2026 Hyundai Palisade and Kia Telluride Redesigns A significant portion of the episode is dedicated to auto industry news, focusing on the redesigns of the 2026 Hyundai Palisade and the upcoming Kia Telluride. Kelly and Liz analyze the updates, praising Hyundai for adding a hybrid option and enhancing features like the car seat tilt and tether anchors.
- Liz (19:20): “For 2026, the Palisade has added a hybrid, which right then and there, if I'm Chevy, I'm quaking.”
They discuss the exterior design changes, expressing mixed feelings about the new color options and design elements, while also speculating on the Telluride’s future updates.
- Liz (26:53): “I think Kia will take a more palatable approach. I think it'll look a little bit more rugged, more like it would belong in, like, the Toyota lineup.”
6. Personal Care Experiences: Facials and Spray Tanning Kelly shares her first experience getting a facial since becoming a mom, expressing discomfort and a racing mind during the treatment. Liz counters by advocating for more practical personal care routines, like spray tanning, which offers immediate and visible results.
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Kelly (30:01): “I have so much I could be doing right now and this feels like a massive waste of time.”
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Liz (33:57): “A spray tan always worth the time and the money and the effort. A spray tan, like, makes everything else better.”
7. Cooking Tip: Easy Chicken Sandwich Recipe In a lighthearted segment, Kelly provides a straightforward recipe for chicken sandwiches. She details her method of marinating chicken breasts in Italian dressing and grilling them to perfection. Liz adds humor by poking fun at Kelly's unconventional marinating technique using a hammer directly in the plastic bag.
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Kelly (41:43): “I hammered the breasts so they would be thinner... I did it literally in the garage at the workbench with a hammer.”
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Liz (42:35): “What? You’re supposed to do parchment paper and then hammer it and then put in the bag. You freaking weirdo.”
Kelly defends her method, emphasizing its convenience and effectiveness, while also sharing her satisfaction with the final taste of the chicken sandwiches.
- Kelly (43:51): “And the combo of mayo and mustard was, like, really, really, really good.”
Conclusion Throughout the episode, Kelly and Liz blend personal anecdotes with industry insights, offering a relatable and engaging experience for listeners. Their dynamic as business partners, sisters, and mothers adds depth to the conversations, making the podcast a go-to for millennial moms seeking both entertainment and practical advice.
- Kelly (45:11): “Thank you so much for listening to the Carpool podcast, and we'll talk to you next time.”
Notable Quotes:
- Liz (03:25): “... you can't do it all. And I think you just, like, pick your things and move on with your life.”
- Kelly (05:45): “I like making our house look nice and decorating our house...”
- Liz (17:13): “I got my first case of baby fever.”
- Kelly (30:01): “I have so much I could be doing right now and this feels like a massive waste of time.”
This comprehensive summary encapsulates the key discussions, insights, and humorous exchanges between Kelly and Liz, providing both depth and accessibility for new listeners.