On this episode, host Joe Adams sits down with Mckenzie to unpack one of the most powerful & emotionally charged stories ever shared on The Relentless Pursuit Podcast. Mckenzie opens up about surviving an abusive marriage, navigating threats, manipulation, financial devastation & the weight of keeping years of trauma silent while holding a family & a business together.

She details the moment everything broke, the fight to protect her children, the failures of the justice system, the chaotic aftermath & the long road toward reclaiming her identity. Together, Joe & Mckenzie explore the reality of staying strong in silence, breaking generational cycles, rebuilding self-worth, choosing healing & finding love & stability after chaos.

Mckenzie also shares how she built a thriving pet business in themidst of turmoil, the strength required to leave & the internal evolution that followed.

This episode is raw, vulnerable, and deeply human — a testimony to resilience, courage & the relentless pursuit of peace.

00:00 Welcome to the Relentless Pursuit Podcast

00:46 Reconnecting with McKenzie

03:46 Life Today: Motherhood and Career

11:08 Reflecting on Childhood and Family

16:44 High School Challenges and Abusive Relationship

33:22 Struggles with Trust and Anger

33:41 Self-Improvement and Relationship Growth

35:01 Understanding Control and OCD Tendencies

37:00 Trust Issues and Friendships

38:44 MMA Training and Personal Growth

44:08 Meeting and Marrying the Ex-Husband

53:04 Turbulent Marriage and Parenthood

01:07:18 Struggles of a Stepparent

01:07:44 Balancing Business and Personal Life

01:08:55 Parental Disapproval and Personal Realizations

01:11:52 The Breaking Point

01:13:35 A Desperate Situation

01:16:13 Seeking Help and Facing Challenges

01:19:53 Final Decision and Legal Battles

01:25:25 Reaching the End of the Line

01:30:25 Taking Control and Moving Forward

01:50:17 Legal System and Custody Issues

01:52:07 Struggles of Co-Parenting with an Unstable Ex

01:53:42 Financial Hardships and Unfair Divorce Settlements

01:55:49 Coping with Emotional Trauma and Family Dynamics

02:02:59 Finding Strength and Independence

02:09:16 Building a Successful Pet Business

02:23:02 Reflecting on Personal Growth and Healing

02:30:39 Final Thoughts and Future Aspirations

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