the Kenny + Co Show: Recent Episodes
Kendall Zoppa
Hey, I'm Kendall, the host of the Kenny + Co Show where I bring on experts, friends and thought leaders to talk about all things wellness, life, fitness, beauty--and everything in between. I'm a born + bred Jersey girl with serious love of the beach, aperol spritzes and disco. I've got a lot to say and even more to learn so join me as we figure this thing called 'life' out together.
A little coming-around-the-home-stretch bumpdate for you! Spoiler alert: my hospital bag is still not packed and we haven't installed the carseat yet.
Sharing a little bts of what's been happening over here, a mini babymoon recap, what I'm trying to focus on in these final few weeks and my thoughts around going into birth.
Let me know if you've listened and what you think over on the gram! Love hearing your takeaways 🫶🏼
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In this week's episode we do a deep dive debrief into this past week:
- Beautycounter breakdown
- Arbonne pivot
- Fizz Sticks
- Facing fear
- Baby Shower
- Favorite products
- why I'm excited for what's next
Not me navigating incredible life shifts and changes while 8 months pregnant. Is there anything we can't do? The limit does not exist.
Let me know what you think over on IG so we can process this all together. LOL.
In this episode we process my unresolved childhood trauma of unmet expectations in real time—plus other goings on in my life as we get ready for the most unofficial, official maternity leave. And the show must go on...
this week we chat about:
- tim's biggest takeaway from our breastfeeding class
- the devil trying to break my ankle
- throwing a surprise 70th birthday party for my dad
- digesting devastating DC trip news
- my fitness hiatus
- and how Morgan Wallen has contributed to my PTSD Come say hi over on Instagram @kendallmariez
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This week's episode we chat about Doulas—what is a doula, why you might consider one and how having one can be a game changer.
We also chat about:
- common birth interventions
- difference between a midwife + doula
- how doulas can support you before, during and after birth
- how to find a doula
- what to expect during delivery
- informed consent
- birth plans
- how women have detached from the birth experience
- how a doula can support your partner
Plus, the regular nonsense we get to. Share this with a mama to be or any girlie in your life who should hear this! Let me know what you think over on IG!
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This week's episode we recap a much needed girls trip to the Sunshine State while giving you the pregnancy updates you didn't ask for.
We cover:
- leisurely lunches
- the ceremony of eating out
- sleepovers w/ your girlfriends >>> everything
- country club aesthetic
- retirement vibes
- Scottie Scheffler is a jersey boy
- and preparing for a 3ish month break from teaching fitness Come say hi over on instagram @kendallmariez
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This week we chat about Cowboy Carter, conspiracies and pregnancy concerns. I polled you guys on IG to see what some of the biggest pregnancy myths you debunked were: everything from caffeine to sushi—we covered a bunch.
We also chat about:
- preparing for my "maternity leave"
- overbooking myself
- failed launches
- working with gen z and why it's a new fave
- themed fitness classes
- katt williams prophesying
- country as a genre
- girl trips that make it out of the group chat Let me know what you thought of this episode and tag me on IG! Rate, comment and subscribe and I'll love you forever!
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In this episode we recap:
- my weekend on Cape Cod
- the importance of quality time away with your friends
- why community is so important
- how to steer clear of a panic attack
- my 5-day movement challenge
- why we're being poisoned by fragrance
- and why it's the ultimate 'f' word
Come say hi on Instagram! @kendallmariez
join me for a 5-day Step into Spring movement challenge on Studio Sessions starting April 1st! Five days of curated sculpt, strength + stretch classes to get you back in the groove. All pregnancy safe, programmed to immaculate playlists. Join the waitlist here.
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Back this week with a pregnancy and life update! We're deep into the 2nd trimester over here and I'm answering your biggest questions. Plus, I owed you all an update (and HUGE thank you) on our run for BC takes DC—Beautycounter's trip to Capitol Hill to advocate for safer beauty laws.
I talk all about my biggest takeaways so far in pregnancy: what I'm loving, what I'm craving, what I'm learning. Plus, I share how earning this DC trip to represent New Jersey taught me about my identity and self talk. We're having a lot of 'aha' moments over here and I'm here to spill allllll the tea.
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This week's episode I introduce you to one of my best friends and expert in all things integrative nutrition, wellness and genetics, Noelle Colina.
We wanted to bring you this episode during Colon Cancer Awareness month to talk about not only the prevalence of cancer in younger people, but how specifically colon cancer can be detected early and treated. This episode is not meant to scare the shit out of you (pun fully intended) but to empower you to make your health your top priority. Health is wealth.
We cover nutrition best practices, tips on what to look out for, how to feel empowered when advocating for yourself to healthcare professionals, medical anxiety and what role genetics actually play.
Our hope is you leave this episode feeling comfortable to get you and your loved ones checked and share a giggle along the way. After all, laughter is the best medicine.
DISCLAIMER: this is not medical advice. Please consult your healthcare professional.
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Let us know what you think! Leave a comment, rate and review this episode and share your favorite takeaway!
This episode is a deep dive into the ins/outs you all sent me over the week: there's some inspo, some giggles and some really great ideas.
I'm team ins/out vs. resolutions from here on out. Plus we dissect what 'mob wife era' is really all about, how Saltburn was either the greatest movie or the worst and whether or not we're still reading Colleen Hoover books.
It's there and more. Listen, leave a review, share it on social and let me know what you think.
Love you, mean it!
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Happy New Year!
In this episode I take you behind the scenes of these past few months of early pregnancy, my biggest hurdles, unexpected bumps in the road and what I learned so far from it all.
Whether you're expecting or not, the life lessons I've learned over this season of life have taught me more about myself than I ever thought possible. I'm excited to share this journey with you all as well as all the giggles that come along with it.
This year is about to pop off in the wildest ways so let's connect at the top of the year to get our minds right and worlds in order so we can crush it head on.
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This week's episode is all YOU! Questions you submitted last week were answered in detail, of course. Everything from "why are we skipping Thanksgiving?" to "I'm a low-tox lady who loves botox, am I going to jail?". We get into it all.
- my thoughts on why the internet is filled with Christmas decor already
- is botox really bad for us?
- holiday traditions worth adopting
- how to navigate family dynamics
- and why your kids should help you hang Christmas lights
It would mean the world if you could rate and review this podcast! And if you loved this episode, share it on social (tag me!) or share it with a friend who you know needs a giggle.
Come say hi on Instagram! @kendallmariez
Workout with me on Studio Sessions! Sculpt, strength and stretch classes programed to incredible playlists all under 30 minutes.
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This week's episode is a deep dive into nonsensical hot topics of the latest and greatest celebrity coupling plus a behind the scenes look into what it takes to go viral on tiktok. Hint: absolutely nothing.
We chat about:
- what I really think about Travis + Taylor
- how I went viralish on TikTok and now am an honorary Latina
- what hair says about you and how it can work for or against you
- how one man banding it is humbling
It's chaotic as usual but I've missed you so much so we had to jump right in.
Let me know what you think about all the things over on IG.
Come say hi on Instagram! @kendallmariez
Workout with me on Studio Sessions! Sculpt, strength and stretch classes programed to incredible playlists all under 30 minutes.
Looking to switch to cleaner, safer products? Get 20% off all clean beauty at Beautycounter with code ‘CLEANFORALL20’.
This week's episode takes us all around:
- why are men obsessed with the Roman Empire?
- what do we think about often enough in comparison?
- relationship communication
- ADHD productivity hacks to make life easier
- Nootropics for ADHD + focus/productivity
- The phenomenon that is Alix Earle
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We're back baby! Kicking off season 2 of the Kenny + Co Show with a little birthday episode.
In true Leo fashion, I'm making this episode all about me, sharing all the things I've learned–good, bad and indifferent–in 33 years. Listen in as we recap a summer well spent and dive head first into this next year. This is 33!
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In this episode we walk through a week's worth of burn out, the lessons learned, what my therapist taught me about getting through it...plus a whole bunch in between. If you're finding yourself in the middle of a stressful time, I'm right there with you, sister.
Aside from disappearing off the grid for a week to decompress, this episode has some tips + tricks from the ever growing list of tools in my toolbox to get myself back on track. And hoping they help you too.
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This week's episode is all over the place in all the best ways. We talk the King's Coronation, the Kentucky Derby (and picking the winning horses) and finally dive deep into your questions about all things anxiety. From ADHD anxiety to the all-consuming kind, we talk about the things I've picked up over the years from experts, therapists, books and my own intuition. I think it'll help you too!
Like, subscribe and leave a review to let me know what you think! And, if you know someone who could use some of these anxiety tips, share it with them would ya?
After being a mentor in network marketing (hi, Beautycounter!) for four years, there are some common themes that come up often with people who join/want to join this industry. Through countless conversations over the years, I thought I'd share some of my (maybe) unpopular opinions.
This is for you if:
- you enjoy personal development
- you're about to take a big leap professionally
- you're currently a mentor in network marketing
- you're thinking about joining a network marketing company
Leave a comment, share + tag me to let me know what you liked about this episode!
Pour yourself a glass of your favorite grape and kick back to enjoy this weeks episode with my new friend (and sommelier!), Amanda McCrossin.
She brings a wealth of helpful knowledge to the Kenny + Co Show to help us all learn a little bit more about one of our favorite beveraginos. She is a podcast host, wine educator, sommelier + social media personality. Everything from pinot to port, champagne to chardonnay, she breaks down how to find your new go-to glass. We talk about the natural wine movement, the farmers that grow our favorite grapes (bless them!) and how to try something new the next time you're out to dinner. Plus, so much more.
Amanda also has an amazing wine course that will help any amateur wine drinker feel confident and cool the next time they pop a cork!
You can check it out here: The Everyday Wine Collector
Podcast: Wine Access Unfiltered
Instagram: @sommvivant
TikTok: @somm_vivant
Let us know what you thought of this episode and your favorite takeaway. Then send it to someone you want to share a glass with!
This week's episode we recap life happenings and discuss the existential crisis that is learning a new things.
We talk about recording workout videos, creating content, the hamster wheel we're all on to keep up and what happens when your brain shuts off. We also talk about the importance of quality time with friends and how far and few between those moments become as we get older.
This week's episode is short and sweet, perfect for your morning walk.
This conversation with my new friend, Avery Claire, is so special. We chat about all things rancher life as well as the common misconceptions around the beef and cattle industry as we know it today. Getting to know the people who raise and produce our food is something so special to all of us and I know you'll enjoy this conversation as much as I did.
After quitting their jobs in finance, Avery Claire and her husband overhauled the family farm to create an incredible brand and an even more incredible product. Her reverence for the work she does is so evident in our conversation I think we both may have shed a tear (or three LOL). Please make sure to follow her to keep up with the happenings on the farm and get your hands on some good eats!
You can find them at:
Website: www.lilyhillcattle.com
IG: @lilyhillcattle
Find your local supplier here: Rancher Resource and @rancherresource
Leave a comment, rate, review and let me know what you think about our conversation over on instagram!
Buckle up, this week's solo episode is quite the rollercoaster. In true Kenny + Co fashion, we go from one thing to the next with reckless abandon.
This is what you can expect in today’s episode:
- How I survived a Jersey tornado
- Theatre etiquette 101
- Comedy shows and sense of humor
- How to make a better argument
- What's wrong with today's media
- Why nothing changes with gun laws
- How to sound like you know what you're talking about in said gun conversations
- Tips to get someone to listen to you who disagrees with you
- Thought tornados
...and quite literally everything in between. You're gonna wanna listen to this for all the details I can't put in the show notes.
It's a hot topic drop so let me know what you think in my DMs!
*DISCLAIMER: I am not an expert on this topic, just someone interested in it. The purpose of having this conversation is to offer a perspective I haven't seen. There is an incredible amount of nuance and grey area that is not covered in the episode in the interest of time.
Disco is one of those genres of music where you’re probably not going to find a lot of people hating it. In fact, disco really feels like the genre for everyone.
In today’s episode, I talked with Ethan, one of the founders of Gimme Gimme Disco. He walked me through the development of how the company came to be, the draw of a disco party, as well as future plans for growth of the company.
Here’s a look at what you can expect in today’s episode:
- An overlook of the Gimme Gimme Disco experience
- What indicated the need for a disco party in the market
- The draw to go to the disco shows outside of NYC
- How Gimme Gimme Disco originally got into the party scene with a viral Emo Night in Brooklyn
- Expanding their company from Emo to Disco to now additional genres of music
- The growth of the company and process of recruiting DJs to cover shows across the country and in Canada
- Future plans for the growth of Gimme Gimme Disco
More information about Gimme Gimme Disco:
Burwood Media was founded by two lifelong best friends, Ethan & Alex who grew up together in the same neighborhood, BurwoodPark in the suburbs of London. Growing up they bonded over their love of music, concerts, and throwing epic parties together. In early 2015, inspired by the music of their formative years, they decided to throw a free party DJ'ing emo & pop punk music at a local bar in Brooklyn. This was the start of what would become national touring brand - Emo Night Brooklyn. After years of hustling (and lots of trial and error!) they then went on to build additional successful event brands including Gimme Gimme Disco, and Best Night Ever. With their years of experience in social media, digital marketing, and building their own unique systems and operations, they began to take on clients and Burwood Media was born.
Websites and Tickets: https://www.gimmegimmedisco.com/ and https://www.burwoodmedia.com/
IG: @gimmegimmedisco
TikTok: @gimmegimmedisco
Building your own business can sometimes feel like a life long course in self development and learning the ropes - but it can be worth iiiit!
Today I talked with Bri Millstein, owner of Brisea Swim, a company that uses sustainable materials in their swimwear by using fabric sourced from recycled ocean plastic in an effort to transform plastic waste into a valuable resource.
Bri talks about creating pieces that are sustainable in material as well as the design, the importance of leaning into your strengths, and advice to other entrepreneurs. We also talked about launching fast and adjusting on the fly as well as when to stick with something vs pivot if things are taking longer than expected.
Let Bri and I know which Brisea Swim piece you’re eyeing up. Share the episode and tag us - @briseaswim and @kendallmariez
Here’s what you have to look forward to in today’s episode:
- how to source recycled material for swimwear
- Creating pieces that are sustainable in material as well as the design
- Sustainability and beach etiquette
- The importance of leaning into your strengths
- Bri’s favorite part of the whole process
- Choosing a path after college
- What starting a business during the pandemic looked like
- Advice to other entrepreneurs
- Launching fast and adjusting on the fly
- Adjustments and tricks work with having ADHD and still needing to get things done
- Misconceptions about swimwear companies
- When to stick with it vs pivot if things are taking longer than expected
Today’s episode is sponsored by Brisea Swim. Bri has generously offered the listeners of The Kenny + Co Show a 15% discount!
Shop here for 15% off: https://briseaswim.com/kenny
Code: KENNY
Connect with today’s guest, Bri Millstein:
IG: @briseaswim
Website: https://briseaswim.com/
Today I wanted to share a personal topic with you: ADHD + me.
Here’s what you have to look forward to in today’s episode:
- When I realized that something was not right
- The struggle of doing things when you don’t want to do them
- ADD vs ADHD
- Optimizing your brain and hormones with health and nutrition
- The Nootropic Quest
- Analyzing ADHD and anxiety independently
- What needs to happen for me to be on time
- The game of being late
- Setting timers to break out of hyper-fixation
- The importance of having a schedule
- Focusing on the “afterwards” feeling
- The difference between if you’re “scatterbrained, etc.” all the time or only at certain times.
Recommendations:
- Four Sigmatic - Think
- Thesis
- Dr. Amen on IG
- Healing ADD book
- Adult ADHD book
- You Mean I'm Not Lazy, Stupid or Crazy?! book
Let me know what you think over on IG - @kendallmariez.
Rate, review, subscribe and share with a friend who might need to hear this!
Let's play catch up this week, shall we? So much to discuss, to recap, to regroup on.
Here’s what you have to look forward to in today’s solo episode:
- How Carrie Underwood is who I wanna be when I grow up
- Season tickets to arenas for the elderly
- Fringe, denim + rhinestones
- My almost-halfway-proven hangover elixir
- Fast fashion and the deal with the devil
- The Magic practice that will change your life
- Oh, and, I gave up soda for lent
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Let me know what you think over on IG. Rate, review, subscribe or share with a friend!
Whether you find yourself manifesting your next move or you’re at a crossroads, here’s the secret: whatever you choose is the right path. This advice is something a friend of mine told me recently and it was just the awakening I needed.
And while I often find myself in a state of “on to the next, on to the next, always chasing, always hustling” … I’m reminding myself (and you) that sometimes we need to just stop and acknowledge and be in gratitude for all that we have accomplished so far.
Here’s what you have to look forward to in today’s episode:
- Single self behavior
- The way I structure my solo podcast episodes
- My mind and existence as a multi-passionate manifesting generator
- The duality of family and career
- Comparisonitis - with myself
- Once you get to a goal, the goal just moves to another point further down the line
- Take this as a sign to just start the thing that you’ve been wanting to start - forget the imposter syndrome
- Continue to move in the direction of your goals, regardless of the speed
Today’s episode is sponsored by: Beautycounter.
Beautycounter is powered by people where their mission is to get safer products into the hands of everyone. Why? It’s really this simple: beauty should be good for you.
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There is no lesson in the “Life” course for what to do when we breakup with a friend. We’re just walking around, not knowing how to deal with it - but I have some insights I want to share with you.
Here’s what you have to look forward to in today’s episode:
- People come into your life for a season or a reason
- Real world lessons from my dad
- Ambiguous loss
- Healing Grief: Reclaiming Life After Any Loss by James Van Praagh
- Romantic relationship breakups vs. breakups with friends or family
- Getting stuck in the resentment-anger-rage cycle
- Listening to your body for cues
- Find the expert you need to sort out all the things
- The relationship after the breakup
Think of yourself a year from now. If your current path and actions aren’t leading you to your goal, well then here’s your wake up call. Get your ass moving. When you come up against resistance, just keep going.
And if you take anything from today’s episode - go watch the Pam Anderson documentary, go to a concert, and then go read the War of Art.
Here’s what you have to look forward to in today’s episode:
- The Knicks game with Papa Zoppa
- My surprise when my plans for NYC didn’t go according to plan
- Revisiting my previous resolution to focus spending money on experiences and core memories
- Making plans for ourselves and with friends - 8 months out
- Being conscientious about the way I use my time and energy
- A recap of the Pam Anderson documentary on Netflix
- A must listen podcast episode: The Skinny Confidential - Steven Pressfield on Attaining Your Dreams, Pursuing Your Goals, Mastering Your Creaf & Defeating Resistance
- A must read: The War of Art by Steven Pressfield
I am so excited for today's episode with my girl Jenna Barclay Testa - we had the best time talking and she is hysterical. Jenna is serving up daily doses of nostalgia - and if you are a young millennial or an elder, you will absolutely LOVE all of her content.
We talk about all the things between then and now, Jersey trends vs. Midwest, her recent move to LA and how I still consider her a Jersey girl.
Share today’s episode and tag us with which one of Jenna’s videos really sent you back - @jennaabarclay and @kendallmariez
What you have to look forward to in today’s episode:
- How Jenna’s social media presence on TikTok and IG boomed
- How to stay true to yourself in the creator space
- Jenna’s favorite videos to create
- Figuring out how certain trends took off globally at a time when social media didn’t exist
- Reminiscing on the fashion and music of the early 2000s and of course… Myspace.
- The decision to move out west to California
- How the vibes and way of life differ between East Coast city life and West Coast city life
- The schlep of living in the city
- What Jenna’s work niche has opened up for her and allowed her to explore
- The pandemic’s influence on the nostalgia boom
- What it took for Jenna to have the confidence to put herself out there on social media - and some of the rules she set for herself
- Dealing with unsolicited feedback
- Keeping it real with content
- Gen Z vs. Millennials
Find out more about today’s guest, Jenna Barclay Testa:
Jenna is a video creator and podcast host sharing humor & lifestyle content about millennial life, fashion, and ‘90s and 2000s throwbacks. She grew up in a small town in the Midwest and now lives in Los Angeles with her husband and her fur-child, a Boston Terrier named Daisy.
IG: @jennaabarclay
TikTok: @jennaabarclay
Podcast: Talks In Class
Youtube: @jennaabarclay
This past week I’ve been focusing on grounding myself and making adjustments in my day to get back to where I feel best. Cause it’s January, and that can either feel like a cloud we’re trying to crawl out of or it can feel like an opportunity to get back to basics and focus on where we want to be.
On that note, when is the last time you sat down and envisioned your future? Like reeeallyyyy took a deep dive and asked yourself the hard questions. I had the opportunity to do so in the past week and man, what a game changer in my perspective and day to day!
Here’s what you have to look forward to in today’s episode:
- Tools I’ve been using to help put my plans into action
- A recap on my recent sesh with my business coach
- The importance of sleep - and the adjustments I’ve been making to my daily routine
- Meditation before sleep is a total game changer. Try it and tell me I’m wrong.
- Implementing the 5 Second Rule - def read or listen to the book by Mel Robbins if you haven’t!
- Refocusing your goals and getting back into your groove for 2023
- Honing in or redefining your “why”
- Allow yourself to take action - even messy action
During a time where so many of us are winding down from the holidays or combating this mysterious stress and anxiety that’s looming, today’s episode about detoxing, hormones + assessing your wellness is one you’re not going to want to miss.
I sat down with Victoria Franca, a Certified Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner for a Part 2 interview (check out Episode 1 for Part 1 if you haven’t yet) and we had such a good conversation.
Victoria and I would love to hear what you connected with in today’s episode. Share and let us know on IG! @kendallmariez and @victoria.wellness
Here’s what you have to look forward to in today’s episode:
- Victoria’s adjustments while detoxing heaving metals
- The best thing when it comes to our health journey
- Talking about why people do the things they know aren’t good for them
- The importance of a strong “why” - and tips for making a great one
- Checkpoints to self assess if you’re feeling your best self
- Why Celtic sea salt is so beneficial to add to your water
- A look into when it’s best to use Celtic sea salt vs. one of the other electrolyte/mineral additives that are on the market
- What happens when you drink that causes a hangover
- The difference between processed salt and Celtic or Himalayan sea salt
- General tips for those on a journey to get pregnant
- Techniques for how to react to stress
- Some reasons why people feel more stressed and anxious in January and February
- Giving ourselves 2 weeks to “reacclimate into reality”
- A journal activity to address FOMO
- The rise of sober curious trends and drink options
Find out more about today’s guest, Victoria Franca:
Victoria Franca is a Board Certified Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner and Founder of Omne Wellness. She helps career-driven individuals that are feeling the burden of stress, focus on their well-being by addressing the root cause of their symptoms through balancing their minerals, hormones, and gut health. Victoria has experience working with entrepreneurs, luxury brands, resorts, and spas and is a member of the Forbes Business Council. Her portfolio of corporate clients includes The Ritz Carlton Group, St Regis Bal Harbour, Acqualina Resort & Spa, SOJO Spa Club & Baha Mar.
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Happy New Year! Thank you for being here. This is… our year.
Around this time of year, many are setting goals, creating vision boards, or getting into new routines. For some, the quickest way to get to a goal is a straight line. For others, it’s more of a windy scenic route - but we get there eventually. It just takes some time.
In today’s episode, here’s what you have to look forward to:
- The 12 Days of Christmas and really what counts as those days
- Dopamine’s effect on your productivity
- Fertility and the hard reality of being exposed to and responding to the social media announcements for other people’s pregnancy journey
- A reminder that… sometimes you may need to give yourself a break from the constant mental and physical process of trying to conceive - and that’s ok.
- Sending my goals for this podcast out into the universe so that they do come to fruition in 2023.
- A vision - for all of us - to be the main character in the movie that will be 2023
I’m going to say that 2022 was a lapse in a time warp and was really only four and a half months long… right? Tony Robbins says, “Most people overestimate what they can do in a year and underestimate what they can do in two or three decades.” So with that, take a moment to be proud of all the things you have accomplished in the past year and also strive for greatness in the year to come.
Listen in to hear some very important questions to ask yourself, goal setting with SMART goals, and a breakdown to my vision board approach.
Here’s what you have to look forward to in today’s episode:
- 2022 Reflection Questions
- The SMART Goal approach to goal setting
- Manifesting - cause manifesting a parking lot is the same as manifesting a million dollars
- How I create my vision board for the year and where I place it
In this week’s episode of what has become a mini-series of show reviews, I break down alllll my thoughts about White Lotus. Cause come on - after an ending like that, don’t we all just have to talk it out?! I start with the end, jump to the beginning, and break down all the sh*t that occurred. Will there be a Season 3? I have no clue, but I need answers before that if there is…
If you don’t want any spoilers on White Lotus, skip to minute 23 for a breakdown of Harry & Meghan and my 3 words to sum up the whole special.
Share your thoughts, recaps, and predictions with me over on The Gram, I’m want to hear from you!
After surviving the plague last week + endless hours of binge watching and deep dive scrolling on my phone, I was in critical need of a digital detox. Seriously, I had a hiiiiigh level of Le Anxiété.
In today’s episode I talk about what finally pushed me to do a digital detox (during the peak season of my online businesses) and the eye openers I found from doing so. Spoiler alert - it was amazing, much needed, and will definitely happen again in the future.
If you have also done (or regularly do) a digital detox, share your thoughts with me - digitally - in my DMs.
On today’s windy, feverish episode of the podcast, I talk about the 3 shows I’ve been binging while having the plague. But with that, let’s look back on what 22 year old Kendall would think of me now, the esthetic parts of my house that are intentional vs. just unfinished, and that fact that ettiquite is not a lost art. And if I’ve said it once, I’ll say it again - If you don’t know something… Google it.
Over the holiday we hosted not only Thanksgiving, but also Friendsgiving. Safe to say we did the Lord's work. So in today's episode I'm sharing the tips and tricks I've picked up over the years. From what to have on when people come over to how to make your house smell amazing. I could talk about this stuff for hours. Save this for the next gathering you have to make it seamless and fun for YOU! We also tackle the great cranberry debate so buckle up.
In today’s episode, we talk about working out during your cycle - and ways to listen to the needs of your body during each phase.
A brief overview:
Follicular phase - Strength training
Ovulation phase - HIIT workouts or higher intensity in general
Luteal phase - Lower intensity workouts
Menstrual phase - Taking it down a notch, maybe just a walk the first couple days and then possibly introducing low intensity workouts if you’re feeling up to it
Here are 3 incredible women (and their resources) who are a wealth of knowledge in this area:
Kelly Brogan, MD
IG: @kellybroganmd
Website: https://www.kellybroganmd.com/
Book: A Mind of Your Own
The Joe Rogan Experience with Dr. Kelly Brogan
Alisa Vitti
IG: @alisa.vitti
Website: https://www.floliving.com/about/
Books: Woman Code and In The Flow
Dr. Jolene Brighten
IG: @drjolenebrighten
Website: https://drbrighten.com/
Book: Beyond The Pill
Everything from current workout plan to tips on getting out of a rut. This episode is pulled from some of your questions submitted over on IG.
We talk about:
--finding a therapist
--breathing techniques that ward off panic attacks
--why meditation will change your life
--why you shouldn't quit your job just yet
--what helps me when I'm overwhelmed that may help you too
--and my favorite places to shop for holiday outfits (because, why not?)
GIVEAWAY
Be sure to rate, review, subscribe and screenshot + tag me to be entered to win some serious clean beauty. The drawing will be at the end of the month!
When it came to the big day, I had friends come up the morning of, put me in my dress, check my teeth - and that was the vibe that I needed.
Coming back to you with pt. II of the wedding extravagaaaanza. Listen in as I take you through the things I’m glad that I did and the things that I wish I had done while planning our wedding. So kick back while I fill you in about the happiest day of my life.
Your quarter-life crisis is supposed to start at 25 and then just stick around a few years… right? In the midst of so many things not going to plan, I wanted to share with you the things that have been the light in my life recently. Listen in to hear about my recent impulsive ticket purchasing, the best breathing technique I’ve been using in the morning, updates on finally settling into our new home, and how underrated and incredible Kelly Ripa really is.
I don’t know if miscarriages are more common now or if people are starting to open up more about their experiences, but I’ll tell you one thing… miscarriage needs to be talked about more openly.
Whether you are someone who is or has experienced a miscarriage or you are someone who wants to know how to be there for a loved one, I wanted to talk with you about my experience and insights. I’m here to share with you things we don’t talk about enough, how to support someone going through this, and some of the things that a miscarriage could look like. I’m so thankful for the support system I had and if you need me to be that for you, just know that I’m here.
Don’t you wish you signed up for the “light shit” in life? So if you are having a rough time with this go around, well, same. Listen in to hear what the ever-unfolding rose has out for me (and maybe you). Speaking of hard times, the next time someone is not so pleasant in your direction, just remember that they may be dealing with grief. Or crippling back pain. It’s the same in my book. Also, we have horses and other animals - kept happy by Old McDonald Tim … and Google.
Recapping my trip to Austin, TX for our annual Beautycounter conference. We laughed, we danced, we took over Rainey street, we worked-ish but more importantly we met a cast of characters along the way. When work trips turn into girls trips that leave you feeling hungover and soul-filled at the same time. Plus, the universe gave me a big ol' welcome back sign. Are the planets still in gatorade? Asking for a friend...
The wedding that finally WAS! Listen as I take you through the details of our day-of, missed marks, missing cake, the things that went right and how Tim decided to use a vintage bottle of Dom Perignon. There is so much more to discuss, questions to answer and details to go over in pt. II of this wedding extravagaaaanza. But for now, kick back while I tell you about the happiest day of my life.
Coming in hot with a pre-wedding check in diving into all of your tips, tricks + suggestions for the big day. Spoiler alert: she changed her mind and is a no-go on the cannoli cake. IYKYK. So kick back for this mini episode chatting all things from unpopular opinions to extensive DJ playlists and cutting the mozzarella. Send prayers and we'll be back next week with a full post game recap.
If you're not having at least one existential crisis a week are you really doing it right? Probably. But for the rest of us, a good EC gives us enlightenment and perspective on all the goings on in our brains. So kick back and relax as I walk you through mine. And then talk about baby goats. And easter themed dish towels. And personality updates. And oh yeah, how working for yourself is the most beautifully heartbreaking thing you could do.
The ins and outs of what would've, should've been our wedding in Italy on the Amalfi Coast in 2020...and then 2021. Why it never happened and why it's taken us so long to execute plan B. The pandemmy has been rough on all of us so this one gets a special shoutout to all the brides over the past two years rolling with the punches as best we can and saying ciao to what we thought it would've been.
This week's episode is a solo effort with just me, myself and I (and all of you listening, obv) where we chat about some of the questions that came in from Instagram last week. Menstrual cups was a BIG was a hot topic so we dive deep into that along with business life and behind the scenes of what it took to get this podcast up and running. Plus, why sometimes a peach High Noon is definitely needed. (shoutout to sunsips, I'll take a sponsorship any day now)
I've been having so much fun with this podcast and love answering all your questions. Be sure to leave a lil' note below letting me know your favorite parts and send in any of your questions, comments, concerns and I'll make sure we get them on a future episode.
Personality test I mentioned: www.16personalities.com
'We Watched Too Much Yellowstone': a short story about why we bought a horse farm, how we managed an entire home renovation + your questions answered!
When the pandemic changed all of our lives, we were no exception to the great migration away from city life. And when we realized our Italy wedding was postponed we mended our wounds by selling our home (the one we had just finished renovating) and buying a six acre horse farm in a town we never heard of in Central Jersey to do it all over again.
In Tim's debut episode (!!!) we talk all about the process of buying this property, what renovation and construction is like during the state of the state and our favorite parts along the way. We will definitely continue this conversation because there is so much to cover but for now, I hope you enjoy!
In this episode we chat with Money + Wealth Manager, Jen Reid. This just happens to be one of my favorite topics to talk about and I'm so happy to have a REAL expert weighing in on this. From personal money stories to tips and best practices for building wealth when we're young, Jen makes having the hard money conversations so much easier. She talks about her monthly money meetings and her favorite way to reframe budgeting. I learned SO much during our time together and know you will too.
Leave any questions below that we will tackle in part two!
You can connect with Jen on instagram @jen.e.reid and via email at jen@baseplanning.co.
Check out her digital course here!
Looking for some 1:1 financial planning and want to schedule a free 30 minute discovery call with Jen? Click here to book!
In this episode I sit down with one of my favorite people and friend, Victoria Franca. She is a Certified Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner and not only do we share a love for holistic health but I've also had the pleasure of being her client! She has helped me get to the bottom of some of my health and hormonal issues and I couldn't be more grateful. We will definitely have to have a part two to this conversation because we can both go on for hours about hormones and nutrition and all the things.
Get a sneak peak of what to expect from the newest, soon-to-be hottest, almost-didn't-happen podcast, The Kenny + Co Show. We are a work in progress over here so please bare with the kinks that come from having no idea what you're doing. But, we are excited! And if you're not excited, you're not invited. Be sure to subscribe so you never miss and episode and follow along over on Instagram @kendallmariez!