In this episode of Better Call Daddy, host Reena Friedman Watts welcomes Jenny Wuckert, a dynamic musician from Winnipeg, Manitoba, who wears many hats as a punk band member, airline employee, and freelance marriage commissioner.

Jenny shares her journey from being a shy kid to rocking the stage with her band, Toaster Bath, and opens up about the transformative power of music in her life.

The conversation delves into Jenny's experiences in the local music scene, her love for punk rock, and the cathartic release she finds in performing.

She offers valuable advice for young musicians, emphasizing the importance of finding comfort in collaboration and the joy of playing music with friends.

As they explore the challenges of being a woman in the punk scene, Jenny recounts the hurdles she faced from gender biases to the importance of authenticity in a world that often rewards performance over honesty.

She reflects on her evolution as an artist and the significance of creativity in navigating life's ups and downs.

Jenny also candidly discusses her health challenges, including her battle with endometriosis, and the importance of self-advocacy and community support.

Her heartfelt stories about caring for her grandmother and the lessons learned from her parents add depth to this engaging episode.

If you're interested in music, personal growth, or the punk rock scene, this episode is packed with insights and inspiration.

"Music is a way to express yourself and overcome fear."

"Find people you're comfortable with to play music; it makes everything flow more naturally."

"If there's anything that I could share with today's youth is that there are so many different ways that you can go about learning something new."

"You might go in totally different directions than what you thought."

"You can be shy, you can have idiosyncrasies, but trying to live life to the fullest and to try to be creative at what you're doing, that's what life's all about."

Jenny Wuckert is a multi-talented musician and freelance marriage commissioner based in Winnipeg, Manitoba. A member of the punk band Toaster Bath, she has been an active participant in the local music scene for years, using her voice to advocate for authenticity and creativity while navigating personal challenges.

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Keywords: Jenny Wuckert, punk rock, Toaster Bath, Winnipeg music scene, endometriosis, self-advocacy, women in music, creativity, Better Call Daddy podcast

In this milestone 500th episode of Better Call Daddy, host Reena Friedman Watts sits down with Will McKee, Jiu Jitsu black belt and founder of Asylum Jiu Jitsu in Aledo, Texas.

Will shares his transformative journey from a 255-pound medical operations manager to a confident, mission-driven Jiu Jitsu practitioner shedding 60 pounds and rebuilding his mental health along the way.

Will opens up about the physical and mental transformation he's experienced through Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (BJJ), emphasizing self-confidence, resilience, and discipline.

He explains how he coaches kids to embrace competition without pressure, creating a gym culture where every student child or adult can grow, learn, and overcome real obstacles.

The conversation dives into Jiu Jitsu culture at large: the balance between competition and personal growth, the importance of a safe training environment, and the darker sides of martial arts culture that Asylum Jiu Jitsu was built to push back against.

Despite its name, Will explains, Asylum isn't a cage it's a place of refuge, structure, and freedom, closer to a monastery than an asylum in the traditional sense.

Will also reflects on his own mental health struggles and how Jiu Jitsu became his sanctuary during the hardest chapters of his life. He shares stories of student progress, his approach to mentorship, and his mission to be the coach he wished he'd had growing up — shaped in part by his relationship with his own father.

If you're interested in martial arts, BJJ, mental health, fitness transformation, or raising resilient kids, this milestone episode of Better Call Daddy delivers all of it.

"Jiu Jitsu is about helping people. I want to create a safe place for everyone to train."

"It's not about winning or losing — it's about learning and growing from every experience."

Will McKee is a Jiu Jitsu black belt and founder of Asylum Jiu Jitsu, based in Aledo, Texas. After a career in medical operations, Will transformed his own life through Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and has since built a gym culture centered on safety, mentorship, and personal growth for students of all ages. His mission: prove that Asylum isn't a cage — it's a space for freedom, discipline, and community.

Keywords: Asylum Jiu Jitsu, Will McKee, BJJ, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Aledo Texas, martial arts mental health, Jiu Jitsu weight loss, Better Call Daddy podcast

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What if the biggest limitation in your life isn't your circumstances, but what you've been taught to believe is possible?

On this episode of Better Call Daddy, Reena Friedman Watts sits down with Dr. Ravi Iyer, a physician with more than four decades of experience, for a thought-provoking conversation about human potential, authenticity, integrity, suffering, emotional wealth, family, artificial intelligence, and the future of humanity.

Dr. Iyer's lifelong curiosity began as a child when he started questioning how life works—and what happens when it doesn't. That curiosity eventually led him into medicine and decades of exploring the human experience.

He opens up about his complicated relationship with his father and the tension between love and fear, sharing how those early experiences shaped his understanding of integrity, possibility, relationships, and what it means to live authentically.

The conversation goes far beyond medicine.

Reena and Dr. Iyer explore how language shapes our reality, why our words matter, what suffering can teach us, and why emotional wealth may be more valuable than financial wealth. Dr. Iyer shares his powerful perspective on integrity: being your word, no matter what, and helping other people become more of who they are capable of being.

Then they tackle one of the biggest questions of our time:

What happens to truth, reality, and human connection in the age of artificial intelligence?

As AI becomes increasingly influential, Dr. Iyer argues that society will need people who can help distinguish reality from misinformation—what he calls “authenticators of reality.”

Ultimately, this episode asks a bigger question:

How much more is possible for each of us if we stop accepting the limits we've been given?

If you've ever questioned your purpose, struggled through suffering, felt limited by expectations, or wondered how AI will change what it means to be human, this conversation will make you think.

“People can be freed from their own prisons that they create.”

“Integrity is actually being your word, no matter what.”

“Joy and suffering are equal portions of life.”

“The best you can do is do what you can do.”

“Life shows up differently for an autistic person as compared to life shows up differently for Elon Musk than it is thus for me.”

00:00 — Introduction to Dr. Ravi Iyer

Dr. Ravi Iyer is a physician and author who has spent more than four decades exploring medicine, human possibility, personal growth, and the complexities of the human experience. His work focuses on helping people question their limitations, live with greater integrity, and recognize the possibilities available to them.

Better Call Daddy is hosted by Reena Friedman Watts, a former reality TV producer turned podcast host. The show features honest, unexpected conversations about family, relationships, personal growth, resilience, business, authenticity, and the messy parts of being human.

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In this episode of Better Call Daddy, host Reena Friedman Watts sits down with Kiko Zang, business executive, tech founder, and opinion leader building human-centric consumer products.

Kiko is the Founder & CEO of Chomp, a social game that rewards honesty instead of punishing it and she's on a mission to fix what she calls the "performative internet."

Kiko opens up about her path from boarding school in China to New Zealand and the United States, the anti-authoritarian streak she carried as a kid, and the long road to understanding her own identity across cultures.

The conversation gets candid as she discusses her experience with open relationships and how it reshaped her views on love, trust, kindness, and loyalty then turns to the bigger picture: why social media rewards performance over authenticity, why women in particular self-censor online, and why honest human belief may be the scarcest, most valuable data in the age of AI.

Kiko also shares her founder journey from COO at Orca (one of Solana's largest decentralized exchanges, where she helped raise $19M and grow the platform to $1B+ in 24-hour trading volume) to building Chomp, which drew 50,000 beta users sharing millions of honest answers and raised $3.6M from backers including BlueYard, JSquare, and Accomplice placing her among the 2% of female-led startups to raise venture capital. Chomp launches on iOS in 2026.

Equal parts personal memoir and founder story, this episode covers identity, relationships, resilience, the loneliness epidemic, the funding gap for female founders, and what it takes to build something real in a "dead internet" full of bots and AI slop.

Keywords: Kiko Zang, boarding school identity, open relationships podcast, cultural identity, female tech founder, women in venture capital, social media and authenticity, dead internet theory, Chomp app, Solana Orca DEX, honest opinions app, read the room, loneliness epidemic, Better Call Daddy podcast, Reena Friedman Watts

"I think the most universal experience is feeling misunderstood."

"It's important to find a space where you can embrace all of who you are."

Kiko Zang is a business executive, tech founder, and opinion leader passionate about building human-centric consumer products.

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Award-winning aerospace speaker and communicator Ken Ruffin joins Better Call Daddy host Reena Friedman Watts for a conversation about the moon landing, rocket propulsion, and the future of space exploration.

Ken Ruffin, founder and CEO of Didymos Consulting LLC (dba Ruff-in-Space) and a longtime leader within the National Space Society, shares how being woken up as a child to watch Neil Armstrong's historic moonwalk sparked a lifelong passion for space, and how Star Trek shaped his transition from aerospace engineering into a career as a space communicator.

This episode covers rocket propulsion technology, nuclear electric propulsion, the future of NASA, commercial space travel, and commercial space stations. Ken and Reena also explore the cultural impact of space exploration and why curiosity and education matter for inspiring the next generation of scientists, engineers, and dreamers.

If you're interested in space exploration, aerospace engineering, NASA's future missions, commercial spaceflight, rocket science, space industry careers, or the story behind the Apollo 11 moon landing, this conversation is for you.

"Nothing satisfies me like space, nothing from 1974 to this date."

"Dreams can come true if we put the energy into it."

(00:00) Introduction to Ken Ruffin, award-winning aerospace speaker and communicator

(05:15) Memories of the Apollo 11 moon landing

(15:30) How Star Trek influenced Ken's ambitions

(25:00) Rocket propulsion and nuclear electric propulsion

(35:45) The future of NASA and commercial space travel

(45:00) Inspiring future generations through curiosity and education

Ken Ruffin is the Founder & CEO of Didymos Consulting LLC, dba Ruff-in-Space, a firm specializing in space industry public outreach, connecting job seekers with commercial space employers, and connecting investors with commercial space executives across the USA and beyond. A former aerospace engineering student, Ken has served as president of the National Space Society of North Texas (NSS-NT) since 2011, and sits on both the NSS Board of Directors and the NSS Board of Strategic Advisors as a Space Ambassador. Under his leadership, NSS-NT has been ranked the #2 NSS chapter in the world for seven years and the #1 chapter in the world for six years for public outreach, starting in 2013. Ken has presented to nearly 250 audiences across the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex and beyond, and has been interviewed dozens of times by DFW TV news stations on the present and future of space travel.

Website: https://www.didymosconsulting.com/

LinkedIn: Didymos Consulting LLC, dba Ruff-in-Space Email: [email protected]

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What happens when an Uber ride turns into a profound conversation about spirituality, dreams, and the meaning of life?

In this episode of Better Call Daddy, host Reena Friedman Watts sits down with Charles Cade founder of TrueViews Transportation, former rideshare driver, and self-described spiritual messenger — to talk about God, connection, and the lessons that show up in the most unexpected places.

Charles opens up about his personal mission and the wisdom he's picked up along the way, reminding us that every encounter, even a routine car ride, can carry a lesson if we're paying attention.

Charles also pitches his idea for a reality show built around positive behavior instead of drama, and talks about his ongoing work in animal rescue and logistics. His path from a difficult childhood to a career full of unexpected turns — has shaped how he thinks about forgiveness, karma, and living in step with God's teachings.

Reena and Charles dig into community, the ripple effects of our everyday choices, and the quiet power of kindness. Charles's core message: heaven and earth are connected, and it's on us to bring a little more heaven into daily life.

"Everything happens for a reason."

"Why not try to make earth a little more heavenly?"

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What does it mean to balance old school values with the rapid advancements of technology?

In this episode of Better Call Daddy, host Reena Friedman Watts welcomes tech expert Oshri Cohen, who delves into the importance of maintaining traditional values in a world increasingly dominated by AI and digital innovation.

The conversation touches on the challenges of parenting in the digital age, particularly when it comes to navigating platforms like YouTube, and how his new product, Watchly Player, aims to create a safer viewing experience for children.

Oshri Cohen is an AI-native Chief Product & Technology Officer who helps companies build software the way modern teams actually should. Over 25 years in software — 20 of them in technology leadership — he has made AI-native transformation his focus: rewiring how engineering organizations plan, build, and ship, not just bolting AI features onto old workflows. He leans on cloud-native architecture, DORA metrics, and GitOps to turn slow, siloed teams into fast, measurable product engines.

His range is unusually broad. Since 2018 he has served as fractional and interim CTO to more than 30 companies, almost all US-based, and at his peak directed 12 engineering teams across seven countries. He has shipped more than ten digital products across healthtech, e-commerce, manufacturing, logistics, and finance. A McGill business grad who taught himself to code at 13, Oshri leads business-first — every technical decision starts at the P&L, never the other way around.

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What does it really take to break the cycles you were handed and build something better for the next generation?

In this episode of Better Call Daddy, host Reena Friedman Watts sits down with Kelby Green, purpose-driven entrepreneur and proud girl dad, for a conversation that moves between boardrooms and bedrooms the business of building a life with intention.

Kelby opens up about leaving the corporate world behind, what pushed him toward entrepreneurship, and the hard lessons that came with the leap.

Reena and Kelby get into the real work of validating ideas before falling in love with them, why investing in yourself is non-negotiable, and how to network in a way that actually feels human. They also tackle the trickier stuff when to work for free, when to walk away from a partnership, and how to build community around what you create.

And woven throughout it all: fatherhood. Kelby reflects on how raising daughters shapes the way he thinks about business, legacy, and what it means to give kids room to figure out who they are.

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In this heartfelt episode of Better Call Daddy, host Reena Friedman Watts reunites with her childhood friend Carre Gordon to talk about loss, connection, and healing. The two reminisce about their carefree days growing up together in Kentucky before Carre shares her journey through grief after the sudden loss of her son, Grant, during what began as an ordinary birthday celebration.

Carre opens up about the unexpected signs and messages she's received from Grant, and how they've shown her that her bond with her son didn't end it just changed shape. The conversation moves through the role of spirituality, the healing power of community, and the lessons trauma can teach us about strength and vulnerability.

Together, Reena and Carre explore mediumship, the idea of soul contracts, and what it means to stay connected to someone you've lost. Carre's story is a gentle, grounded reminder that grief isn't linear and that love doesn't disappear, it just finds new ways to reach us.

If you or someone you love is navigating loss, this episode offers comfort, honesty, and the reassurance that you're not walking through it alone.

(00:00) Introduction to Carre Gordon

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Join us for this enlightening conversation about love, loss, and the connections that keep shaping our lives even after death. If you or someone you know is struggling, remember that support is available and healing is possible.

What happens when personal trauma intersects with a mission to advocate for justice?

In this powerful episode of Better Call Daddy, host Reena Friedman Watts sits down with Ariella Goldberg-Kay, a survivor liaison for Zaakah, an organization dedicated to supporting survivors of sexual violence within the Jewish community.

Ariella Kay opens up about her deeply personal connection to this work, rooted in her aunt's tragic story of sexual assault and suicide  a loss that has profoundly shaped her life and advocacy.

Reena and Ariella explore the complexities of trauma recovery, the stigma surrounding mental health in religious communities, and the fight for justice for survivors of sexual abuse.

Ariella shares how her own experiences fueled her passion for advocacy, helping other survivors find their voice and pursue legal action against their abusers.

The conversation also unpacks the unique challenges Jewish survivors face from barriers to reporting abuse to inadequate institutional responses. Ariella explains how Zaakah is changing the landscape for survivors by empowering them to seek justice without needing rabbinical approval, and why a trauma-informed approach is essential to real healing.

If you or someone you know needs support, Zaakah's confidential hotline is available at 1-888-492-2524, or visit www.zaakah.org.

"I don't want people to have to live with the aftermath of suicide or sexual abuse."

"Your relationship with God is between you and God, and no one else should dictate that."

"If an institution can't afford to pay restitution for the abuse that happened there, it doesn't deserve to exist anymore."

(00:00) Introduction to Ariella K. and Zaakah

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If you've ever wondered how trauma shapes our lives — and why advocacy and community support matter for survivors of sexual abuse — this episode of Better Call Daddy is a must-listen.

Need support? Zaakah's hotline: 1-888-492-2524 | www.zaakah.org