Trigger warning: This episode includes discussion of infertility, IVF, miscarriage, and pregnancy loss.

In this episode, we sit down with Mandy and Cassie Glessner, partners in life for nearly a decade, as they share their deeply personal journey through infertility, IVF, miscarriage, and the grief that comes with being unable to grow their family. With honesty and care, Mandy and Cassie walk us through the clinical realities, emotional toll, and quiet moments of hope and heartbreak that shaped their experience.

From navigating a system not built with same-sex couples in mind to redefining what a “happy ending” can look like, Mandy and Cassie remind us that community is built through listening, vulnerability, and showing up for one another, especially when there are no easy answers.

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Trigger warning: This episode includes discussion of infertility, IVF, miscarriage, and pregnancy loss. In this episode, we sit down with Mandy and&nbsp;Cassie&nbsp;Glessner, partners in life for nearly a decade, as they share their deeply personal journey through infertility, IVF, miscarriage, and the grief that comes with being unable to grow their family. With honesty and care, Mandy and Cassie walk us through the clinical realities, emotional toll, and quiet moments of hope and heartbreak that shaped their experience. From navigating a system not built with same-sex couples in mind to redefining what a &ldquo;happy ending&rdquo; can look like, Mandy and Cassie remind us that community is built through listening, vulnerability, and showing up for one another, especially when there are no easy answers.
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Better Together: Mandy and Cassie Glessner on Infertility, Loss, and Finding a Way Forward

We thought we were sitting down to talk about leadership — but this conversation turned into something much deeper.

In this episode of Better Together, we’re joined by Jenny Blue, executive coach and founder of Blue Thistle Transformational Leadership. What unfolded was a heartfelt reflection on why real leadership begins not with strategy, but with self-awareness.

Together, we explore:
Why you can’t lead others until you know yourself
The difference between performing and belonging
How “should” can drown out your intuition
What it means to design a life that actually fits you

Jenny’s approach is part blueprint, part mirror. This episode is for anyone who’s felt stuck, burned out, or like they’re living someone else’s version of success.

If you're new here, this is a place for everyone to laugh, learn, heal and build. Not alone. Not perfectly. But arm in arm, heart to heart. Because we were never meant to do this alone. We are always Better Together. 

Let's Connect! 

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Blue Thistle Transformational Leadership 

The No Hard Feelings book 

We thought we were sitting down to talk about leadership &mdash; but this conversation turned into something much deeper.
In this episode of&nbsp;Better Together, we&rsquo;re joined by&nbsp;Jenny Blue, executive coach and founder of Blue Thistle Transformational Leadership. What unfolded was a heartfelt reflection on why real leadership begins not with strategy, but with&nbsp;self-awareness.
Together, we explore:
<ul>
<li>Why you can&rsquo;t lead others until you know yourself</li>
<li>The difference between performing and belonging</li>
<li>How &ldquo;should&rdquo; can drown out your intuition</li>
<li>What it means to design a life that actually fits you</li>
</ul>
Jenny&rsquo;s approach is part blueprint, part mirror. This episode is for anyone who&rsquo;s felt stuck, burned out, or like they&rsquo;re living someone else&rsquo;s version of success.
If you're new here, this is a place for everyone&nbsp;to laugh, learn, heal and build. Not alone. Not perfectly. But arm in arm, heart to heart. Because we were never meant to do this alone. We are always&nbsp;Better Together.&nbsp;
Let's Connect!&nbsp;
If this&nbsp;podcast&nbsp;feels like something you&rsquo;ve been craving, hit subscribe, leave a review, and send it to a friend. The more voices we have in this village, the stronger we become.
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<a href="https://www.lizandmollie.com/book">The No Hard Feelings book</a>&nbsp;

Better Together: Revisiting Why Leadership Isn't A Role, It's An Identity

Today – A major Buc-ee’s project near Interstate 71 is moving ahead in Mansfield, and local officials say they’re confident environmental concerns will be addressed as the development takes shape.

Today &ndash; A major Buc-ee&rsquo;s project near Interstate 71 is moving ahead in Mansfield, and local officials say they&rsquo;re confident environmental concerns will be addressed as the development takes shape.

Buc-ee’s project near Interstate 71 is moving ahead

Today – Mansfield has a new 2026 budget, but city leaders are warning that possible state tax changes could make an already tight financial picture even harder to manage.

Today &ndash; Mansfield has a new 2026 budget, but city leaders are warning that possible state tax changes could make an already tight financial picture even harder to manage.

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