Welcome to the Midwest Happy Hour! We are your hosts Hayley Harris and Lacey Greil. Join us for a drink and a chat with a Midwest/small town perspective on topics that will keep you learning, laughing, and growing. CHEERS!
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Hello beloved MHH friends we are back! We took an unintentional break due to pregnancy and just overall business or laziness - you can look at it either way....well this is just a catch up episode and we hope you enjoy!!
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Join us while we get through the first..15 minutes or so trying to convince Graham he is okay watching his show and eating his snack so we can record...he is a cutie.
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Join us while Lacey gives a life update and shocks the heck out of Hayley! Enjoy!!
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Join us while we do all of the chatting
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#64 Mother God has transcended to her galactics
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Join us while we break down Mother God "Love has Won" docuseries on MAX. I mean it is wild..the show is wild..the people are wild...I mean it is all wild. Alcohol, drugs, and Colloidal Silver. Please watch "Love has Won" because it is fascinating. Our instagram https://www.instagram.com/midwest.happyhour/…
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Join us while we have a fun chat about the most random of things.
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#62 Lacey broke up with her first real boyfriend how???
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Join us while we chat about bread, boyfriends, marriage, and just catching up. Enjoy!!
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Join us while we have a random chat about Hayley's bikini wax and Lacey's bread making.
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Join us while we chat and laugh our way through this episode. We have a Brittney Spears poet at the end, talk about how the muffin man was not a great guy, and Lacey gives a coffee enema update along with a lot more!! Enjoy Our Instagram https://www.instagram.com/midwest.happyhour/ Our Website midwesthappyhour.squarespace.com…
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#59 Hayley is traumatized and now Lacey is too
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Join us while we chat about all types of things. Hayley getting her birth control removed, JOJO - Get Out making a come back, Steve Sanchez, Hell's Kitchen - just all of the things. It was a fun one. Enjoy!!! Our Website midwesthappyhour.squarespace.com Our Instagram https://www.instagram.com/midwest.happyhour/…
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#58 Just a couple fools making life mistakes
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Join us while we sip on a new drink and chat about all of the things. Hayley making a date error and Lacey's spouse deciding to work on the garage door and almost dying......we chat about it all. Emjoy! Our Instagram https://www.instagram.com/midwest.happyhour/ Our Website midwesthappyhour.squarespace.com…
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Join us while we finish off the bottle of wine and talk about all of the things! Enjoy!! Our instagram https://www.instagram.com/midwest.happyhour/ Our Website midwesthappyhour.squarespace.com
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Join us in our two parter wine night! We talk about all of the good stuff that we are sure will make you laugh! Our Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/midwest.happyhour/ Our Website: midwesthappyhour.squarespace.com
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#55 Hayley got a new gig and Lacey has been bathing her kids in what????
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Join us while we chat about all the things. Hayley got a new job, Lacey talks about what she had been bathing her kids in, and then there is an update on Emily IYKYK. Also, our deepest sympathy to the families involved and the Ridgeview community, as 3 teens were involved in an auto accident with a semi - 1 teen tragically did not survive the crash…
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#54 Stock Yards and Brittney Spears
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Join us while we catch up and talk about Lacey and Flint going to the Stock Yards...then we transition into the chaos of Brittney Spears - what is in her book and why people think she is actually AI. Enjoy! Our Instagram https://www.instagram.com/midwest.happyhour/ Our Website midwesthappyhour.squarespace.com Our Youtube https://www.youtube.com/@mi…
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#53 Final part 3 of Camping at Starved Rock
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Join us for our final part 3 of us camping at starved rock! We are offically at our year mark of starting this podcast. Thank you all for your support! Next episode we will give you an official thank you :) Our instagram https://www.instagram.com/midwest.happyhour/ Our website midwesthappyhour.squarespace.com…
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Join us while we continue with our sh*t talking while camping out at starved rock. Who knows what we talked about...but this one is an hr long so you are welcome! Our Instagram https://www.instagram.com/midwest.happyhour/ Our Website midwesthappyhour.squarespace.com Our Youtube https://www.youtube.com/@midwest.happyhour/videos…
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Join us for Part 1 of 3 of our glamping/hiking trip up at Starved Rock and Matthiesson Park. We are one year into launching this podcast so we thought we deserved a night away with the boys (kids and husbands) So if you are in need of a get away with your best girlfriend then this is your permission to do so! We had such a great time just being out…
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Yikes, is this episode really our 50th? HA because man was it rough to get through. Lacey was on her period so poor Hayley had to carry the team with random topics to discuss Our instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/midwest.happyhour/ Our website https://midwesthappyhour.squarespace.com Our YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/@midwest.happyhour/videos…
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Join us while we chat about all the things. The new nail salon in town, hormones, chocolate desserts, tea, cruise ships, 90 day fiancé the last resort, big ed, manipulation, intervention..I mean I am not sure what we didn't talk about! Our instagram https://www.instagram.com/midwest.happyhour/ Our website https://midwesthappyhour.squarespace.com Ou…
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Join us while we chat and talk about some topics that are happening now in this world. Our Instagram https://www.instagram.com/midwest.happyhour/ Our Website midwesthappyhour.squarespace.com Our Youtube https://www.youtube.com/@midwest.happyhour/videos
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Join us while we chat about Lacey's condition and an update on her mother. We then dive into whether or not we check our s/o's phone and why we do it..curious, what do you do??? Our Instagram https://www.instagram.com/midwest.happyhour/ Our Website midwesthappyhour.squarespace.com Our Youtube https://www.youtube.com/@midwest.happyhour/videos…
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Join us while we chat with Lacey's old co-worker/friend! We dive into a multitude of topics such as Justin being alcohol free for 3 years, what he enjoys doing outside of work, and discuss some matters of Bloomington - specifically about downtown Bloomington. Enjoy!! Our Instagram https://www.instagram.com/midwest.happyhour/ Our Website midwesthapp…
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#45 Making moves and doing the thing, with Stevi
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Join us while we chat with Stevi about how she has decided to go outside of her comfort zone and try things that interest her - and deciding it doesn't matter what others think, just that you are doing what makes you happy. She not only is a hairstylist, but she is also a wife, a mother, a singer, has written two screenplays, created a production c…
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#44 Hayley find herself in unexpected places again and Lacey got hit on???
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Join us while we chat about all things that happened over the last few weekends. Hayley always finds herself getting into nice places, which surprises her! We also dive into some fam drama with Lacey's mom Emily which is just unfortunate. BUT then we lighten the mode and talk about getting hit on while having significant others - what are your thou…
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Join us while we chat with our lady Anne. She is a seasoned school teacher with only a few years left until retirement! We dive deep into all things education system and the experiences she has had. Enjoy!! Our instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/midwest.happyhour/Our website https://midwesthappyhour.squarespace.com Our YouTube https://www.youtube.c…
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Join us while we sip on Ritual Zero Proof Tequila!!! It was a very interesting alternative to alcohol. The smell had a hit to it but not like actual alcohol. Anyway, let's chat about aliens and weird sh*t....also Lacey was on her period and gave either zero eff's or too many eff's during this episode. Enjoy!!! Our instagram https://www.instagram.co…
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Join us while we chat and drink some WATER?! Yes, today was a water day because after this weekend Hayley needed it ha!!!!! I mean you only turn 30 once! Enjoy! Our instagram https://www.instagram.com/midwest.happyhour/ Our website https://midwesthappyhour.squarespace.com Our YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@midwest.happyhour/videos…
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Join us while we give the update on the local church clergy allegations. If you remember things came out about this church back in February/March well there ended up being a third party investigation and that is what we discuss - so enjoy!!!! Our instagram https://www.instagram.com/midwest.happyhour/ Our website https://midwesthappyhour.squarespace…
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Join us while we give the update on the local church clergy allegations. If you remember things came out about this church back in February/March well there ended up being a third party investigation and that is what we discuss - so enjoy!!!! Our instagram https://www.instagram.com/midwest.happyhour/ Our website https://midwesthappyhour.squarespace…
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Join us while we play catch up - a lot has gone on in the last few weeks and we felt like we weren't prioritizing the podcast but WE ARE BACK and ready to be better podcasters haha! We hope you all enjoy while we sip on a mocktail made from the sparkling water brand "Q" grapefruit juice, lime juice, jalapeño from Lacey's garden and topped it off wi…
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Join us while we continue to taste some white wine from the kit we got from Sam'sClub!!
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Join us while we chat with the President of Gobena Coffee, Luke! If you aren't new to the podcast then you already know how much Hayley and I enjoy the brand Gobena for multiple reasons. 1) The taste 2) Fair Trade Organic - Certified 3) Very involved into giving back to charity and helping the people around the world and 4) They are out of Central …
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#36 Having convo's during wine tasting always turns interesting
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Join us while we learn how to wine taste! This was a lot of fun and we really got into some weird conversations...especially near the end when the wine started to kick in ha! We decided to extend out pre-order so make sure you check out our website and get yourself a crewneck and/or a t-shirt! our website http://midwesthappyhour.squarespace.com our…
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Join us while Lacey and Hayley chat with Wesley Homoya! Wesley has been great friends with Lacey's husband Flint for many years and he is truly one of a kind. His adventure through life and his love of birds have given him such wonderful opportunities to travel the world and educate others on our feathery friends. On the show we had the opportunity…
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#34 Normalize Stay at Home Moms/Homemakers
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Join us while we chat about how we need to normalize stay at home moms/homemakers again. We live in a world where we have to do it all but that comes with a price. It is time to learn from our past and understand our current lifestyle to find that happy medium. During the 80's/90/s processed and premade food became popular because both spouses were…
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Join us while we chat with Wesley and do a shout out to almost every person we talk about on this weeks episode! In all honesty it was so fun to catch up with one of our best friends from childhood. We discussed the past, present and future about work, kids, and just all things life. Shout out to Jason's Deli here in Bloomington IL - Wesley does su…
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#32 Life is a journey with Chad Painter
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Please join us while we chat with Chad! He started working with Lacey at corporate back in 2015 and his life has evolved into something truly beautiful, now that he has become a fitness coach, yoga instructor...and really in our opinion a life coach. Chad is extremely insightful and we think has really figured out true happiness. So enjoy!!!! Chad'…
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Join us while we have Palomas for Cinco De Mayo! We chat about life and death and what we think happens when we pass away....because really who knows! Death is just such a weird concept but believing in some form of life after death makes it easier to wrap your brains around...it is also always right around the corner! It is important to continue t…
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Join us while we play catch up! It had been awhile since Hayley and Lacey got together because of everything going on!! We discussed Hayley's vacation and decided to try some THC drinks...which were delicious! Affiliate Links: Squarespace - use code MIDWEST10 for 10% off your customized website! PinkLily - https://pinklily.sjv.io/b3ZgRv use code Ma…
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#29 A Mothers Journey through Autism
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Please join us while Lacey talks with her oldest sister Darby about her journey with her sons diagnosis with autism. It is Autism Awareness month so this conversation is especially important to really help people understand that this is really a large spectrum and that each person and their families experience is different from the next. Each journ…
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Join Lacey during this chat with her husband Flint while Hayley is out on vacation living her best life. We are going to discuss the chaos, which is our life right now with our 3 children. Having toddlers is no joke and it is hard to find the joy mixed in with the tantrums but it is something we continue to work on...and we just keep our eye on the…
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Join Hayley on this chat with her fiancé Patrick! they discuss their adventures together and what they plan to do in the next year! They are actually taking off today on an 11 day camping trip so wish them all the best!!! Our Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/midwest.happyhour/ Our Website: midwesthappyhour.squarespace.com Our YouTube https://ww…
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#26 Expired drinks in Kendall's fridge
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Join us while we chat with Hayley's biological sister and Lacey's sister via Hayley. Kendall has grown into such an amazing adult but to us she is still just little Kendall :) We loved having this conversation with her to discuss her journey from Illinois State University to now living in Texas and working for an Attorney. This conversation will be…
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Join us while we chat over some spicy mango habanero margs! First a quick disclosure - we had a lot of feedback in this audio so we appologize for that distraction during the episode. However, we talked about being a women and the pressure that is put on us to "do it all"...also how we for sure need to have some type of leeway when we have our peri…
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#24 Hayley took a haunted tour and a surprise visit from John
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Join us while Hayley talks about her anniversary weekend and taking a haunted tour in an old apartment building. We also had an audience about half way through our episode - thanks for joining papa John! Also, we are in the process of moving to a new hosting platform so please bare with us if there are any issues getting our episodes o the platform…
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Join us while we chat with Heather about her foster care journey and ultimately adopting two of her children. She also is a jack of many trades but has taken on photography more of a full time career. Her and Hayley met back in 2020 and hit it off and have been friends since. Hope you all enjoy this weeks episode and thank you all for listening!…
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#22 Local Church Clergy Abuse Accusations
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If you are from central IL you have most likely heard of Eastview Christian Church. Most of you probably have nothing but good things to say about this organization, we do too. However, there has been some tea spilt about the ex. Senior Pastors family, specifically about his sons and how these accusations have been kept from the church perishioners…
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Join us while we chat with Hayley's Fiancé Patrick about how it was growing up biracial in Central Illinois. He got to experience life in the city while also enjoying his time in Colfax and then ultimately attending Ridgeview. There were definitely some differences but it made him a really well rounded person. Thank you Patrick for being on this we…
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Join us while we chat with entrepreneur Hannah, owner of Graze and Hannah Brooks Photography, about her journey to opening her second business. We found her through another small business in Central, IL and went to her charcuterie board class, which was so much fun! She opened in October in 2022 and has such a bright future! Make sure you go check …
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