In this powerful episode, Kenna bravely recounts the unimaginable. Her mother attempted to take her life when she was just 10 years old. From surviving that trauma to navigating foster care, complex family dynamics, and a faith tested by manipulation, Kenna shares how she found her voice and began healing. Now a wedding photographer, writer, and soon-to-be mother herself, she opens up about the generational pain she’s determined to break, and the tools that are helping her do it. With honesty, insight, and hope, Kenna shows us what it means to r...
In this powerful episode, Kenna bravely recounts the unimaginable. Her mother attempted to take her life when she was just 10 years old. From surviving that trauma to navigating foster care, complex family dynamics, and a faith tested by manipulation, Kenna shares how she found her voice and began healing. Now a wedding photographer, writer, and soon-to-be mother herself, she opens up about the generational pain she’s determined to break, and the tools that are helping her do it. With honesty, insight, and hope, Kenna shows us what it means to rewrite the ending of your story.
Your Host: Angie Sedore
Our Guest: McKenna Hardee
Find Kenna on IG @Mckennareneeh
Find Kenna on TikTok @Kennareneeharper
Trigger Warning
This episode includes discussions of childhood trauma, addiction, suicide, and attempted filicide. Listener discretion is advised. The views expressed by guests do not necessarily reflect those of the podcast.
What to Expect:
· Kenna shares the harrowing story of surviving her mother’s attempt to take her life at age 10.
· The psychological toll of growing up with two addicted parents.
· Life in foster care and navigating the legal system as a child witness.
· Wrestling with forgiveness, no-contact boundaries, and the misuse of faith for manipulation.
· The emotional complexity of pregnancy while healing from maternal trauma.
· How TikTok and storytelling have become tools in Kenna’s healing journey.
· Her favorite trauma recovery tool: EMDR therapy.
Key Takeaways:
· Healing is layered and non-linear; but possible.
· EMDR therapy can rewire traumatic memories for lasting relief.
· Forgiveness doesn’t require continued relationships, especially with unsafe people.
· Boundaries are not betrayal; they’re protection.
· Breaking generational trauma is a powerful act of love.
· Faith and therapy together can be life-saving.
Kenna’s Recommended books:
1. Boundaries by Dr. Henry Cloud
2. Codependent No More by Melody Beattie
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Produced & Edited by
· Krystina Elder | YouTube: @ElderHouseMedia
Special Thanks to
· Dan Wise | YouTube: @NorthIdahoPodcastProductions
· Bowman Carter | YouTube: @BowmanCarterMusic | Spotify: Bowman Carter
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