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Welcome to Day 6....and to the Munch & Mingle Vault!

Today we have the episode that has been being held for a special day...today is that day! Minnie and I recorded this episode near the end of 2024, right before I ended up needing to step back from Podcasting.

So I waited, and waited, and waited...and about a week ago, something had happened and all of a sudden that ping came that it was time!

It was so fun to go through this episode again, especially since I...

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Happy Day 5!

It's a bit of a short episode but such a good one!

Today we bring on the munch and mingle mini's, the 3 B's, our 3 little guys!

I love how you get to see their personalities so perfectly in this episode! Definitely find a way today to document right where your kids are, because already the boys have been asking to listen to their episode!

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Howdy Day 4 of our 12 Days of Podcasting!

Today we are heading into Munch & Mingle's kitchen, metaphorically, because if we tried to in real life, all I see is a microphone landing in a hot pot! :D

I'm going to share with you one of our creations, that is made possible by a past guest's family recipe! And I just think this recipe could in fact end up at one of your holiday parties this month!

Let me know what you think, you definitely got to try this!

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Hello Day 3 of our 12 Days of Podcasting!

And hello to McKenna's Beauty Corner! We are gonna talk all things happy, healthy hair and how I know you can have it!

We are gonna go through the technique and products I've found to help you get healthy hair....and it might not be what you think it is!

And while yes I would love to see you in my own chair, but I want you to know you can do this at home!

So, let's get into...

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Welcome to Day 2 of our 12 Days of Podcasting!

Today we are talking all things Advent, is there a difference between a Christmas Advent and a Christmas Bucket List...you bet!

I'll share what our family is doing through this month, but if you take away anything from this episode, whether you have kids or not, definitely commit to doing something to not only build the anticipation up to Christmas, but also to remember the reason for the season!

And be sure to text or email me what you...

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Another Monday...Another Conference Talk...and I'm not mad about it at all!

And also Day 1 of 12 Days of Munch & Mingle!

Today we go through Elder Johnson's conference address and I say it every week, this might be my new favorite talk! Elder Johnson used to be a forensic accountant and so it would make sense why the word 'reconcile' would stick out to him.

But his talk goes so much deeper about our relationship with the Savior than I expected and yet I walked away with so...

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Anyone else just loving this session of Conference so much! We've been talking about hearts a lot, and so I'm so grateful to see the trend continue through Elder Eyre's talk about knowing who we are deep down inside, but also a great reminder to once again, Pray...and pray like never before!

I also found out I'm related to Elder Eyre, distant, but still pretty cool! :D Let me know what your thoughts were on this talk and anything that stuck out to you!

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Anyone else noticing a theme with these first 3 conference talks?!

Today, we work through Elder Barcellos talk "The Lord Looketh on the Heart" and not only did Elder Barcellos hit it out of the park, he provided us with a spiritual heart test that we work through today as well!

It's so fascinating to me how the theme through conference so far, is constantly reminding us to look at the status and standing of our hearts!

It's just a reminder to me, that whatever is here and yet...

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Oh, this talk was a real treat!

Come along with our Primary Chorister, Mikayla and I as we go through Sister Browning's most recent conference talk!

Mik and I have only recently got to know each other, but after this episode I feel like I've known her forever....and also that I need to join this year's Christmas choir! :D

Singing has always been one of those things I've claimed that you either have it or you don't... after going through this talk and hearing Mikayla's thoughts, I...

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Date Night + Conference Talk = My Favorite Time!

I had this thought that rather than just talk about how great confenrence was, we really need to dive into it together! Welcome to The GenConf series! We are starting it off, not only with the first talk of this most recent General Conference, Elder Stevenson's 'Blessed Are the Peacemakers' but also with my favorite person, my eternal partner for life, Britton Hogan.

Y'all, I love getting to have conversations like these with Britton, so to finally have one recorded is something I...

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Conference Weekend was here and now its gone...or is it?

So many times I've been able to try and gather what information or quotes I could out of conference, only to then not think about it again until 6 months later when the next General Conference is here.

Not any more! Last April, I had a super strong feeling to really go through all the talks at Conference and look for an answer to a question I got from an invitiation we received from our Prophet.

Y'all! It...

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Have you felt it? The heaviness? The numbness? All in all, it's been a couple of hard days and now moving on into weeks. No matter where you're standing, you've most likely be affected in some way by the assassination of Charlie Kirk.

I know I have, so I've been trying to put into words and feelings of how I'm attempting to process it all and move forward and at least for right now, I've been able to gain a little traction from an incredible scripture study I had the day after...

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Guess who's back?!? It's almost been a year! And what a year it's been! Come along as we talk about all the things I've learned as well as gained, we highlight some goals as well as making the rest of the year go out with a bang and it's the end of Summer, which you know what that means....Social Media Detox. 

But I did a little twist on the detox this year, as I realize it's not just Social Media that has our attention, but just the doom scrolling alone that i...

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Is there something in the air? Are y'all feeling it? This is not the episode I planned for, but above all I hope this episode finds you in good spirits and high hopes for whatever is about to come.
Whenever there is time for change, I'm usually the last to follow it, but it has finally caught up to me, and I've had some pretty big realizations of certain things that need to change in my life, for my life right now.
As always, I'm so grateful to have you guys here...

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Get out your pen and paper or pull up your phone notes tab, we are going to be making some goals!
Did y'all know that people who set specific goals are 10 times more likely to succeed then those who don't?
Well I'm going to make sure that you are one of those people who SUCCEED! 
I've tried to include what I feel is going to help you most feel like you are staying on track and on purpose as we continue through the rest of the year! 3 more months! 
3. MORE. MO...

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The first of what I hope to be many, a little bit of help from Mr. Munch & Mingle himself, to talk all things football!
As a former athlete, I wanted to get Brit's take on the newest major changes in college football including:
- The New college Playoff format
- The transfer portal 
and we also play a little game trying to get Brit's feel on some key players in the college football world!
This is for sure the episode to help you with any football conversation you might c...

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The Pep talks of all Pep talks is here...well okay, a McKenna styled pep talk is here!
We are almost exactly 3 months away from ending 2024 and if you know me, you know I am a planner, which means, let's get to planning!
As always, after the summer detox I feel we need a good reset and I promise you are not going to want to miss this one!

Don't forget to text me! Tell me what your final goal of the year is!

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How is it already that time of that year again? Yes, if you didn't know it, I love my birthday! And this year is the golden birthday, so we had to celebrate with an episode of course! But I also love my best friends and in particular, Carolyn Hedin. I'm so excited yall get to meet her, you'll love her!
We decided to put together a list of the top 30 things we have learned as we approach our 30th birthdays!
So sit back, grab a cookie and get ready to take some...

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I promised you a birth story, and you got it!

But, I also wanted to do a middle of the summer check in, especially if you are along on this no social media challenge! Because if you haven't already, I've imagined you've hit some hard walls and I'm not sure why, but anytime I've done this challenge something new is presented and it's like, "Dang, this sucks!"

Yet, once I'm through it, I'm so glad, because I realize I wouldn't have gone through it better, had I not been all...

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My all time favorite year book send off...H.A.G.S....Have a Great Summer!

But not sure about y'all, it seems since being out of school, my summer's have been pretty blah!

Not recently though and definitely not this year! Not this summer! I believe I have found the best way for you to truly Have a Great Summer!

I'm so happy to be back on the pod! Thanks again for bearing with me these past few months! I'm so stoked for all the upcoming episodes...

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I love when Munch & Mingle gets to work its way through a family tree! Today I sit down with the sister in law of a past guest (Alyssa Mecham - The S Word).
Corinne Mecham and I have never met in person until this episode, all I had heard about her was how awesome she was as a sister in law, a mother of 3 and how she delivered all 3 of her kids, NATURALLY !
I became intrigued and interested, especially with my past two birthing experiences, so I had some questions for Corinne.<...

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I can't wait for you to meet Blondie (yes, it's one of those friends again with the nicknames ;)  ) and hear her story. What I love so much about this episode is going through her timeline, because it's filled with so many redirecting. I think sometimes we think there is only 1 path to get to the 1 destination we want, but Blondie just reminded me of how redirecting is truly what can bring some of the most fulfilling and rewarding moments of growth in our lives.
I hope as you listen, you can look for s...

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And here we are again on the roller coaster ride that is through McKenna's head.
Today I will be talking and catching you up on all things that have been going on during my 1st trimester of this 3rd pregnancy, a quick little pep talk on preparing for the Holiday Season and lastly, a topic that I heard this last week referring to the "Gray Area" and just what I think about that.
And don't forget to check out this episode's sponsor, BetterHelp, and click this link for 10% off your first month...

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Hannah and I recorded this episode in the middle of the summer, right after we had attended Girls Camp.

I'm so excited for you all to listen and to meet Hannah. She is one of the girls that everyone needs in their arsenal of confidants. 

Hannah talks about her time playing BYU rugby, meeting her husband, a very powerful lesson she learned (and teaches us) about the Savior and His Atonement and finally our whirlwind of a ride at Girls Camp and how everything in life truly happens for a r...

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And just like that, it's Fall and our Social Media Detox is over!
I wasn't originally going to post today, but didn't want to miss a time to remember what today is and what happened.
I share a bit of the exciting news we have in our family at the moment and how this year's detox went!
Don't forget to let me know how your summer went and also be sure to check out our sponsor, BetterHelp!

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Happy 1 year, Munch and Mingle!

And what better way to celebrate then with a full on fan-girl moment! The one, the only, Julianne Donaldson!

Julianne Donaldson is an award-winning author whose books have been published in over a dozen different languages. Her books, Edenbrooke and Blackmoore are definite must reads!

Edenbrooke won awards for 2012 Best Novel by a New Author—Whitney Awards, 2012 Best Romance Novel — Whitney Award and was 2012 Book of the Year Award Finalist — Foreword Magazine

Blackmoore was the Winner for, 2013 Best Romance Novel—Whitney Award, W...

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It's McKenna, checking in on your summer, your detox, your everything!

In this episode, I give one last shot at pushing a social media detox for yourself, an update from last year's Service Project and a little pre-party before next week's episode, where Munch and Mingle turns 1!

Reminder: No new episodes in August so you have the whole month to catch up on any missed or favorite episodes from the past year! (:

H.A.G.S

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Past Episodes Mentioned:

First Episode Ever! 

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American's favorite Stake President is back!

David and I go head first on the topics we've both been feeling recently that need to be addressed.

Mortality.
Getting back to the "spiritual" basics.
Revelation.
Navigating truth.

This conversation spoke to my heart so much and I know it will yours too!

Wanna catch up on David's last episode, where we go over his background and life?
Episode: I Can't Wait to See What Happens Next - October 6th, 2022

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I cannot wait for yall to hear this episode!

What was just a normal drive through Midway, like Britt and I always do, ended with me seeing a sign I never noticed before to not having one of the most coolest interviews with some of the coolest people.

Cascade Academy is a residential treatment center that specializes in treating anxiety in teenage girls during some of their most critical years, between the ages of 13 and 18.

This interview will be one that I never forget and that's thanks to...

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The S word... trust me, it's not what you are thinking!

This is an episode that I guarantee you will want to listen the whole way through!

Frizz (not her given name (; ) walks me through her current life and how she is truly blooming where she is planted.
Are you in a current situation or season that you are just wanting to get to the end of, then settle in because this episode will take you through all the emotions but what I love most is how Frizz really...

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The Challenge of all Challenges is HERE!!!! (: 
The Detox Challenge!... specifically the Social Media Detox Challenge!

The Detox is 100 days total: May 30th- Sept 7th!

This is carrying on from my 1st time doing this challenge last year and loving the benefits and experiences I had last year, that I had to do it again! 

But maybe you don't want/need to detox from Social Media, but something else? Then come along with whatever it is you are wanting to take a break from and let's get it...

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Welcome back to McKenna's Head.

Had a bit of swirling thoughts in my head, which always leads me to another TIMH episode. And honestly, I hope you love it as much as I do, it's a bit therapeutic! (;

Today's thoughts include: My REAL relationship with food, how I'm learning to choose what really is the best thing for quality of my personal life, marriage and family (and just how much I am like Martha in the scriptures) and lastly, what mortality is really made up to be and reminding myself...

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Surprise! He's back! Mr. Munch & Mingle! And he's graduated! In none other than Exercise Science/Wellness so I pick Britt's brain on what is such a hot topic right now.
To give you a hint, it's pretty simple, but that's the beauty of this life, isn't it?

We tackle on 4 different Blocks that we feel make up "good health" Britton is so passionate about this topic and I can't wait for you to hear it!

As always, we don't know your specific health diagnosis, so just know we are...

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Is anybody else feeling that shifting or stirring happening around them? Just me?
I have to think someone else is feeling this. 
Something is calling us all to be a little less 'earthly' and a little more 'heavenly'. To not be mean, but to be kind.
This was a topic I studied in my scriptures last week and felt very moved to share what I learned. What I thought was super cool is a lot of this episode was brought about, line upon line and I walked away receiving more then I...

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Trust me when I say, Linda is much more then just the Avon Lady! Come with me as we sit down with who is affectionately known in our house as, Grandmommy. 
The great-grandma to my boys, but also someone I'm so thankful I'm blessed to have in my life.
We go through Grandmommy's timeline of starting at Avon and the ripe age of 47 and working all the way up and through the executive chain for almost 15 years.
This is a great listen to for anyone who is currently feeling pressured on d...

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Mikell is back! And I'm so happy she is! I had seen on one of Mikell's instagram stories that a recent change had happened in her life: She started homeschooling.

Mikell will tell you that she was the last person that would ever think about homeschooling her kids. What I think is most amazing about this episode is how it really was, bit by bit, that Mikell's mind was opened to homeschool and how she now says her life has not only flipped right side up but her mental health has improved!<...

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This is an episode that every parent needs to hear for sure, but after listening through it multiple times (because yes, it's just that good) everyone needs to hear it!

I talk with Alliesha today who is the owner of the Aquatics Academy, a swim school in South Jordan, Utah. Alliesha goes through how water has played a big part in her life, how her and her husband turned an old rec center into what is now known as The Academy/Aquatics Academy and how the very program she and her staff...

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We've made it to Sunday! Easter Sunday! I'm so grateful to have had y'all along for the ride this week and just pray that you feel God's Spirit today ( and always) and rejoice in the fact that we have a Savior and He is Risen!

Passion Week Devotional:
https://www.thismotherhen.com/adult-passion-week-devotional/p/2022

Scriptures mentioned: 
Luke 24: 1-9, John 20: 11-23, 3 Nephi 11: 3-10, 14-15

Music included in this episode:
Mark Magnuson - Easter Morning (Instrumental Music Acoustic Guitar) : 'I Know That My Redeemer Lives', 'How Great T...

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Hi Ya, Saturday! The day that isn't talked about too much, and too often skipped over, trust me when I say, you don't want to skip this day or this episode!

Come along with me as I study a 7-day devotional I found online, put together by Heidi Anderson (This Mother Hen) based on Passion Week, the week leading up to Jesus' crucifixion and resurrection.
I will be posting an episode every day this week, as I go along Heidi's devotional, leading up to Easter!  
From what I can already t...

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Good Friday. This episode might be my favorite so far, because it opened up my own heart and mind the most!

Come along with me as I study a 7-day devotional I found online, put together by Heidi Anderson (This Mother Hen) based on Passion Week, the week leading up to Jesus' crucifixion and resurrection.
I will be posting an episode every day this week, as I go along Heidi's devotional, leading up to Easter!  
From what I can already tell, this is going to be a week I never f...