McKenzie is joined by co-parenting expert and coach Katie Davie who discuss the ins and outs of co-parenting, boundaries, how to cope, and letting go of control. Katie shares bits from her co-parenting relationship and what has helped in her journey to a successful relationship. An open conversation that can help any parent because at the end of the day our children are our priority.

Trigger Warning! This episode of The Twenty Something Mom discusses a mother's vulnerable journey to seeking help after suffering & surviving a battle with severe postpartum depression & anxiety at 4.5 months postpartum with her second baby. Jenn is the founder of Mom’s Maternal Health where she is sharing relatable content that helps expecting moms, new moms & toddler moms worry LESS, feel less alone & more “normal” as they navigate motherhood. McKenzie and Jenn discuss the need for postpartum awareness and support as Jenn opens up about her experience.

McKenzie welcomes bestie Lauren back on the Podcast to discuss her story of becoming a step-mom to her fiancés daughter. Lauren opens up about what has worked for her as she took on this new role on. From Boston Party girl to Saturday Nights on the couch Lauren has advice for those who find themselves becoming a step-parent. As the two navigate a topic that can be so diverse they find key qualities and tips that can make your step-parenting journey better.

For this weeks episode of The Twenty Something Mom McKenzie is joined by RN, IBCLC, and Lactation Consultant Sabrina Barber. As the two discuss the importance of seeking professional help for breastfeeding postpartum the conversation raises a multitude of questions that Sabrina is ready to answer! McKenzie shares her journey with Jagger as an infant struggling to decide if a tongue and lip tie release was the right choice. Sabrina geeks out and gives science based insight on the benefits breastmilk. And when you think the conversation is interesting enough Sabrina shares an experience of how she helped a mother induce lactation. Sabrina and McKenzie cover all things lactation from support for the working mom who need to pump, exclusively pumping mamas, to the trials and tribulations the breastfeeding journey can sometimes come with.

McKenzie gives a crash course with tips and tricks on packing for the hospital! This episode is intended as a guide and a helpful tool for parents as they get ready to meet their baby or babies.

A Mother's Journey through stillbirth, why it is so important to keep these hard conversations alive, and stillbirth prevention and resources all discussed on this weeks episode of The Twenty Something Mom Podcast. Our host McKenzie is joined by wife, mother, and stillborn advocate Kim Routley to share her story and tell us all what we need to know about stillbirths. The pair discusses in detail grief and what that looks like for a mom still recovering after childbirth, how a father's grieving process is overlooked, and how to support little ones dealing with grief themselves. Kim answers questions such as what she wishes she knew, what this experience has taught her, how to support someone going through this, and so much more. A bubbly beautiful personality brings light to a dark space by advocating and speaking out. River Joy has a lot to be proud of.

You can follow Kim on her journey on Instagram @kimberlyroutley

@stillmyson: grief resources and support on clubhouse

@motherofwilde for memorial prints

@countthekickus for info on tracking movement in third trimester

@pushpregnancy for stillbirth prevention

Bryana Kappadakunnel is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, a board-certified Perinatal Mental Health Specialist, and an endorsed Infant-Family Early Childhood Mental Health Specialist. For the past decade, she has worked exclusively with new moms and families with very young children to work through issues related to trauma, attachment, family needs, life adjustments and transitions, grief, loss, and more. Bryana runs her own mommy center in Redondo Beach, California, where she leads new mom and baby groups for infants and toddlers, as well as conscious mothering circles for mothers of older children. She is the owner of Conscious Mommy, is an online forum for women seeking to enhance their conscious awareness in motherhood and parenthood. Her mission is to help parents make sense of their need for power and control, unearth the ways they've been conditioned to people-please and reject emotions in childhood, and resolve the fact that when a child triggers us, it's about those unhealed parts of ourselves...not the child. Bryana offers individualized conscious parenting coaching sessions and online workshops and groups. Most importantly, though, Bryana is a mother of 2 children: 3.5 year old Matteo and pandemic-baby Giovanni, who is 13 months. McKenzie sits down for a talk on gentle parenting what that means and why stickers charts are not a thing anymore!

As McKenzie and friends Christina, Lauren, and Emily discuss sex talks with parents and difficulties in friendships a helpful book is brought up in convo. The Four Agreements: A Practical Guide to Personal Freedom Book by Don Miguel Ruiz. Join the girls as they share personal stories and insight on growing up and what parental mistakes they hope to avoid raising their own children.

McKenzie is joined by friends Christina, Emily, and Lauren to discuss the evolution of parental relationships, friendships, and sibling relationships. The group shares personal experiences from their childhood and relationships with significant others to break down topics such as Middle Child Syndrome and bettering all relationships in your life. "Unpacking" why it is hard to view our parents as humans, achieving healthy arguments, and so much more. Sit back, relax, and come hang with the girls!

McKenzie is joined by two of her very best college friends as they enjoy champagne and a whole lot of girl talk. Christina and Emily first share their thoughts and experiences on McKenzie being their first friend to have a baby. The group discusses how to support friends and family by being who they need you to be.