Interview: Kendy Cox

In this powerful episode, we sit down with Kendy Cox—a wife, mom of three, and Vice President at Public Strategies, where she’s spent over 25 years leading impactful human services projects. But beyond her impressive resume, Kendy shares her most personal role yet: warrior mom.When her teenage daughter began battling an eating disorder in the wake of the pandemic, Kendy’s world shifted. What followed was a journey marked by fear, learning, resilience, and deep love. She opens up about navigating her daughter’s illness and recovery, the emotional toll it took, and the surprising ways it transformed her perspectives.Now known online as ED Warrior Mom, Kendy is using her family’s story to support others—mentoring parents, advocating for mental health, and building a community of hope on TikTok and Instagram. Follow her for more info and resources for eating disorders. This episode is a heartfelt reminder that motherhood is not always about having the answers, but about showing up, checking in, and walking through the hard things with courage and compassion.If you’ve ever felt helpless, guilty, or overwhelmed as a mom—this conversation will meet you right where you are.