Mad Rush with Trisha Addicks
Mad Rush with Trisha Addicks
Trisha Addicks
Sorority Rush Unfiltered: Triumphs, Tears & TikTok Moms with Catie Keogh!
42 minutes Posted Sep 3, 2025 at 1:00 pm.
– Trisha opens the show and introduces the episode.
– Catie shares the emotional side of rush for moms.
– Catie reflects on her growth from year one to year two as a rush mom.
– Catie describes supporting other moms during rush week.
– The heartbreak of not getting a bid and supporting your child through disappointment.
– Trisha plugs her book, “The Rush Bible,” and offers encouragement.
– Catie and Trisha discuss the importance of community and supporting new moms.
– Catie talks about the stress for active members during rush.
– Advice for parents: knowing when to be present and when to step back.
– Trisha discusses the challenges for parents and the content in her book.
– Trisha explains COB (Continuous Open Bidding) and snap bids.
– Discussion about SMU’s rush process and bid promising.
– Catie’s biggest advice: be kind and treat people the way you want to be treated.
– Closing thanks and final thoughts.
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Welcome to the Mad Rush podcast with Trisha Addicks! In this episode, Trisha is joined by returning guest Catie Keogh (“the college mom” on Instagram) for a candid, emotional, and often humorous look at sorority rush from the parents’ perspective. Catie shares her journey from anxious first-time rush mom to seasoned supporter, and together they discuss the highs, lows, and lessons learned from both sides of the process. Whether you’re a parent, student, or just curious about Greek life, this episode is packed with real talk, practical advice, and plenty of laughs.
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