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With the month of February here, we are going to be feeling the LOVE all month long around here!
I wanted to make sure we start off in a BIG way, which is why I'm so grateful to have one Charle Bell, do just that for us!
She's known as the tanning lady in our family, but after listening to this episode, you'll want her as your best friend. 
If you are feeling down about yourself, your body included, this is the episode for you! Charle has such a real way of normalizing all the things that go through our heads, but carries such a strength about her that is infectious and inspiring and gives real life examples to help us out of that pit.
Sit back and get ready to laugh, smile and above all, love yourself!

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Ever wonder what its like to go through the NICU? In honor of Beau's birthday this week, (how has it been 1 year?!) we talk all about the NICU!
Since being out of the NICU, I've held onto to some things and have pulled a couple of pointers away that I've been utilizing in life, and y'all it's been LIFE CHANGING! These little things may sound commonly known, but looking at how the NICU utilizes them, it makes me wonder, we on our earth we wouldn't think we need them in our lives as grown adults in the year 2023?

Also, if you know of anyone in the NICU, be sure to reach out to them in some way this week, just letting them know you are thinking about them, being in the NICU can be one of the hardest and trying times in a new parent's life!

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Meet Kamille, she is one of my childhood best friends, and someone who played a big part in shaping my life.

After having a terrible experience in public school at a young age, Kami was moved to a private school, where she met a Mormon girl. Both were unaware of each other's religions, yet became (and still are) life long friends! 
After going to Beauty School and figuring out that was not the path for her, a quick job search landed her at a Daycare center, which resulted in her meeting the man of her dreams (a single dad) and them creating a life and a family together.

Kami reminds us all that sometimes we have to let go of our original plan and trust in the Universe, trust in God and know that sometimes the plan you didn't plan on, is actually the better one all along.

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It's been too long since Britt has been on the Pod, so he's back! And with a subject, that you may have felt like you have heard so much about, but I promise you'll want to stick around for the whole episode, because let's just say, Britt has a way with words.

Britton and I dive into depression and anxiety, he was diagnosed back in Junior High and his journey through all of it, to where he is today is remarkable.

I don't think we get to hear a lot about Depression and Anxiety from not only a man's perspective, but also a man who is a husband, a father and a college athlete. 

Please if you feel like you are suffering with Depression, Anxiety or any crippling mental or physical illness, please talk to someone! I mention in this episode how the calvary was ready when Britton hit a peak, and I know there are people who make up YOUR calvary ready to help you as well!

I didn't mention in the episode, but a great source I have found, if you are looking for a licensed therapist to aide to your calvary is BetterHelp.com. It's basically digital therapy and its INCREDIBLE!

And also, remember that there is a loving God, who is aware of you and when you feel like you are in the pits of despair, He is right there with you!

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Season 2 is here! 

To start us off, we are back with none other than Ginger! Y'all loved her first episode (episode 7)  and I knew we had to get her back on to talk about something she is so passionate and persistent about.

Have you set some goals for 2023? Weight Loss, maybe one of them? Whether it's weight loss, wanting to be outside more, cooking more at home, spending time off of your phone, this is the episode for you!

Ginger has been such an inspiration to watch as she truly has been able to change her life, just by making a goal and she goes over it all with us in this episode!

Be sure to share this episode with any and everyone you know who has made a goal and needs that extra push to keep going strong!

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The New Year always brings so much excitement, anticipation and hope as we look toward the endless possibilities that await us.

Yet, somehow, January 2nd hits and a lot of us find ourselves already burnt out, discouraged and throwing in the towel.

NOT THIS TIME!

Come sit with me as I talk about how I plan out my year, right down to the day! I promise you will more productive and positive as you head into 2023 with this plan!

And be sure to stick around for the end of the episode as I've got a little surprise for you on New Years Day that you won't want to miss!

With this being the last episode of the year I have to send out a BIG thank-you for all of you being here! I have absolutely loved this journey and have got so much more in store for next year and can't wait to have you right along with me!

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

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Have you ever felt a calling to do something, particularly for someone else? But then you probably were hit with doubt, uncertainty or just normal imposter syndrome?
Me too!
A lot of you have heard my experience that happened after my emergency c-section for the reason as to why this whole idea came about, so I want to fill you in on what happened these past 2 1/2 months of bringing about an idea, a service idea to hopefully help women who may find themselves in the same position I was.
This has been an incredible experience that I will never forget and I hope after listening to this episode, that whatever feeling or thought you've felt tugging at your mind, that you FOLLOW IT and JUST DO IT!
I promise, you won't regret every helping someone.

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This week I'm going to introduce yall to someone who plays a very important role in our little families life: my Mother in Law.

September, yes that's her real name, is in an incredible women and I mean it when I say I hit the jackpot for in laws! We dive into all of her growing up, but especially getting married and becoming a mom.

September also shares some of her the hardest, yet best times for growth as a mother in this episode, that I think many of us can learn from.

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It's pronounced Hue-gah, and it's gonna cure your seasonal depression!

Have you felt that drag and dreariness as you look forward to January and February, the winter blues as I call them. Well have I got a solution for you!

I heard of this word will doing a search on Pinterest for Christmas decorations, and the more I found out about it, the more I realized that this is gonna be a game changer.

Come with me as I dive into Meik Wiking's book: 'The Little Book of Hygge' and a couple of YouTube videos that have truly helped me bring such joy and light into my life this past month and I know will get me (and you) through the Winter Blues!

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Say hello to Munch and Mingle's longest episode...but what did you expect, it's my Mom? (:
Yes, she's here, the one and only, my mother! 
Grab a snack or two or talk a super long walk as we try to jam pack 51 years (she let me say that!) into one episode! I promise though, if you stick around, I guarantee you'll walk away feeling good!
While a lot of these things I know, there were a few that I even couldn't believe, you also get to see a different light of McKenna through the years, that really only my mom could portray (:
After you get through the episode, be sure to call your Mom and tell her how much you love her!

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