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 3…

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, th…

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! Th…

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, NA…

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 o…

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…

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 teach…

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 sur…

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 B…

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 ca…

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 g…

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 g…

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 …

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 t…

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, mar…

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 abo…

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. Wha…

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 w…

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, tha…

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 …

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: …

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 resurrecti…

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 w…

How is it already Thursday? Today we get to witness Jesus' final remarks as he prepares surrender. 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…

Hey Wednesday! Bring the tissues today y'all because of course, I start crying! What's new though? (: And if you've been on the verge of crying or can't stop crying, this is the episode for you! 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 u…

Howdy Tuesday! Wear your good shoes today because we are headed back to the temple for a 2nd time and then up the hillside to the Mount of Olives! 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…

Hello Monday! Today we stop to watch Christ curse a Fig Tree and cleanse His Temple! 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 Heid…

Surprise! When I say the Spirit works with me last minute, I mean it! 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,…

Would you believe that we are already 3 months through the year? I can't! The other day I was looking back on these months and feeling defeated, that all that hope and gusto that I had January 1st, was gone. I wondered what I would want someone to say to me in this moment, and after some deep thought and prayer, I'm thinking I found a great solutio…

Get ready to celebrate! Lexi is so upbeat and so fun and gives you the energy that we all need on a Monday morning! I found Lexi on Instagram after a friend had posted about receiving one of her thank you cards and for some reason, I was determined to find out who this girl was. I realize now how grateful I was to receive that prompting! Lexi and I…

Some of you may remember Kiana from my Hair Girls series, after that episode we didn't know when we would be seeing Kiana, as she was moving to Oklahoma, that night after our 1st episode. But then she was brought back for a surprise Baby Shower in September, and after one thing led to another, she ended up having to deliver her baby, and her and he…

The final brother of the Hogan trio is here! Joshua has such a unique story and quite a few experiences that we dive into today. Like most young adults, Joshua had a plan for himself, graduate, go on a mission, come home, go to college and get married, etc. What he didn't plan on was having all of those things completely rearranged! We talk through…

If there is one thing for sure that is preached and advocated for on this podcast, it is follow your gut (and that little voice in your head)! When plans don't go to plan, before jumping to fill in the gap, stop for a second and think. That's the premise of the episode. An unplanned thought becoming an episode. I think with everything going on in o…

Have you ever seen someone in real life or online and you just are gravitated towards them and you don't know why? That's Brooke. And she's here, so buckle up! On this episode Brooke opens up about having being able to truly have a good work balance, things you learn about yourself as a newlywed and also how the world of social media is changing, b…

Happy Love Day this week! Knowing this episode was going to be a day before Valentines Day, I really tried to think what about what we could talk about, and had a couple of different thoughts but couldn't narrow it down to one exactly. Which meant, it's time for another Thoughts In My Head episode. Of course the over arching theme is LOVE, but I ho…

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 a…

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 common…

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 Be…

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 …

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 …

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 promi…

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 …

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 s…

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…

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 o…

The I Do sisters are here! And you are going to love them! They are now my adopted grandma's and they will happily be yours as well! I came across a newlywed cookbook in a thrift store a couple of months ago and something about it sparked my interest, well since then I've gone on to practically cook almost of the recipes and they are HEAVENLY! Beca…

Grab the tissues, some frozen hot chocolate and put on your dancing shoes, because it's time for y'all to meet Sharla. What should have been just a random, one time visit to a ward on a Sunday, turned into a lifelong sisterhood. Sharla has had to go through a lot of things in her life, but one of the hardest ones most recently was losing her Dad to…

Welcome to McKenna's head! I don't know how many times we will visit in here, but every now and then I want to take you on a little trip of what I'm thinking. I'm a very emotional feeler as I like to call myself, and because of that, there's always something going on inside my head, at least 3-5 different things to be exact. This episode I've been …

Noah Hogan is in the building! We are talking all things growing up, BYU Football and being gay. (His words, not mine :) ) Noah is the youngest brother of the Hogan clan and one of the funniest. (My words, not his :) ) We dive headfirst on his 21 years of life and don’t be shocked when he not only gets you to laugh, to cry and above all, to love. N…

Going to Aveda Hair School was truly an amazing blessing but graduating with 4 lifelong friends will always be the best highlight! To finish off this week, is Ashli! She's sweet, soft spoken and really a riot! We talk about what it was like growing up with divorced parents, a husband she can't recall meeting and her journey to getting her sweet bab…