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S6 E11: Michael Grunke, Part 1: A Father’s Loss

After becoming a father unexpectedly at the age of 20, Michael describes the devastating loss of his daughter and his journey through grief, therapy, and healing.Music: https://www.purple-planet.com

S6 E10: Kory McKay: Joy of a Grandma

Kory McKay joins Parently to reflect on her journey from a mother of 3 by the age of 25 to a grandmother of 15 today. She explains how she navigated divorce, remarriage, and combining two families while trying to find her stride as a step mother.  Music: https://www.purple-planet.com

S6 E9: Rhonda Hagel: Mental Health & Reparenting

Rhonda discusses the role mental health played in her decision to have a child, and how a traumatic life event changed her perspective. She shares insights about meditation, her parenting philosophy, and her efforts to raise her son with strong self-awareness and inner trust.Music: https://www.purple-planet.com

S6 E8: Andy Higgins: Velour Zaddy

Host Kelsey Higgins is joined by her husband, Andy, in an honest conversation about the rollercoaster ride of parenting. They discuss his journey from initially being content without children to embracing fatherhood with their two kids, and how their parenting approaches have evolved over time.Music: https://www.purple-planet.com

S6 E7: Jamie Richardson: Blended Family Bonus Mom

Growing up in a self-described broken family, Jamie Richardson reflects on her winding journey which led her to becoming a "bonus mom" as well as having a child in her 40s. She discusses the complexities of blended families and the unique co-parenting relationship she's built with her husband's ex-wife and spouse.Music: https://www.purple-planet.com