Sorority Rush Unfiltered: Triumphs, Tears & TikTok Moms with Catie Keogh!

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. Episode Highlights 00:00 – Trisha opens the show and introduces the episode. 00:03 – Catie shares the emotional side of rush for moms. 00:16 – Catie reflects on her growth from year one to year two as a rush mom. 04:13 – Catie describes supporting other moms during rush week. 05:34 – The heartbreak of not getting a bid and supporting your child through disappointment. 06:15 – Trisha plugs her book, “The Rush Bible,” and offers encouragement. 07:27 – Catie and Trisha discuss the importance of community and supporting new moms. 16:53 – Catie talks about the stress for active members during rush. 21:06 – Advice for parents: knowing when to be present and when to step back. 24:14 – Trisha discusses the challenges for parents and the content in her book. 27:09 – Trisha explains COB (Continuous Open Bidding) and snap bids. 29:30 – Discussion about SMU’s rush process and bid promising. 36:33 – Catie’s biggest advice: be kind and treat people the way you want to be treated. 37:44 – Closing thanks and final thoughts. Follow Catie on Instagram: @catiekeogh *** Pre-order your copy of THE RUSH BIBLE *** ⁠https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/The-Rush-Bible/Trisha-Addicks/9781668217085⁠ 📸 Trisha on Instagram: ⁠⁠https://instagram.com/@rushwithconfidence⁠⁠ 🌐 Trisha's company at: ⁠⁠https://itsallgreektome.org⁠⁠ Have questions or comments? Send us an email: info@madrushpod.com 🔹 Listen to more episodes of Mad Rush wherever you get your podcasts! 🎧 Available now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube! If you loved this episode, leave a ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ review and share it with a friend! Thank you for listening to the Mad Rush podcast! If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a five-star review and share it with your friends. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices