This week on Moody in Michigan, Amanda and Lisa discuss one of the most heartbreaking cases to emerge from Michigan in recent years: the story of Kelli Bryant and the children found living in what investigators described as the “Pontiac House of Horrors.”

After a welfare check revealed three children living alone in unimaginable conditions, the case shocked communities across the state and raised difficult questions about neglect, isolation, and how something so devastating could go unnoticed for so long.

Together, Amanda and Lisa walk through the facts of the case, the conditions investigators discovered, the ongoing legal proceedings, and the many unanswered questions surrounding family involvement and accountability. Along the way, they reflect on the importance of checking in on one another, supporting vulnerable children, and building the kind of community where warning signs aren’t ignored.

This episode contains discussion of child neglect and may be difficult for some listeners.

As always, we’re here for every mood—because sometimes the hardest stories remind us why community matters.

Stay Moody, Michigan.

Date Night just got a whole lot more chaotic on this episode of Moody in Michigan! Amanda and Lisa brought in their husbands for a hilarious Michigan trivia showdown filled with questionable facts, legendary road construction complaints, lawnmower Taco Bell debates, Detroit adventures, UP rivalries, and enough side stories to completely derail the game.

Welcome to the very first episode of Moody in Michigan 🎙️

We’re Amanda and Lisa—two moms from Michigan trying to survive the chaos of parenting, mental health, relationships, stress, and everyday life without pretending we have it all figured out.

In this intro episode, we’re sharing who we are, why we started this podcast, and what you can expect from future episodes. From mom guilt and burnout to laughter and complete chaos… nothing is off-limits here.

If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed, overstimulated, exhausted, anxious, or like you’re barely holding it together—you’re not alone.

So grab your coffee, hide from your kids for a few minutes, and come hang out with us.

Stay moody, Michigan. 💛

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