Mother McIntosh

Sometimes the best part happens… and then what?In this episode, I’m talking about the weird little urge I’ve noticed in myself to skip ahead the second something stops feeling peak. Like when your favorite part of the song passes and suddenly you’re ready for the next one. Or when dinner is still so good, but you’re already thinking about dessert. Or when life gets quiet after something beautiful and instead of letting it deepen… we go looking for the next hit.This one is about what happens after the high.The part we usually rush through.The slower moments.The in-between.The rest of the song.Maybe the space after the “best part” isn’t empty.Maybe it’s just asking us to stay a little longer.If you’ve been craving more presence, more fullness, and less emotional fast-forwarding… this one’s for you.Today’s jazz: “Blame It on My Youth” by Brad Mehldau ☕️🎹Come sit with me for a minute.And maybe… 👀 let it play :)

Sex gets talked about like it’s the greatest experience a human being can have. So good that people are constantly saying something else was “better than sex.” But what does that actually mean?In this episode I talk about growing up hearing sex described like some mythical event, losing my virginity at 23, working in a strip club surrounded by sexual energy, and what stepping away from sex for a while started to reveal to me. Somewhere in the middle of all of that, a realization appeared that I didn’t see coming.What if the thing people think they’re chasing through sex… isn’t sex at all?And what if that feeling exists in far more places than we’ve been taught to look?

Love isn’t something we earn. What we earn is access.Welcome to Mother McIntosh. This is Kennedi speaking!This is the final part of the Lover’s Series, and today we’re sitting with a realization that can change the way we move through relationships…Love is not a currency! It isn’t something we have to earn from each other, because love is something we have an abundance of. What we protect is our time, our attention, and the closeness we allow people into. This episode is a reflection on boundaries, self respect, and how to stay soft while loving wisely.

Last year, I fell in love for the first time. And even though it ended, I wouldn’t take it back. Not for a second.For part 2 of the Lover’s Series, I reflect on what love actually taught me. That love shouldn’t cost you yourself. That real love brings out your grounded best, not your chaos. That something can be deeply meaningful without being permanent. And that romantic love is powerful, but it’s never the only place love lives.This isn’t a warning story or a breakup sermon. It’s a love letter. To what was real. To what was learned. And to the kind of love that changes you without breaking you.

Hello my love :) Welcome to Pt. 1 of the Lover’s series!!Today we’re talking about love, patience, and why some things taste fine until you finally experience what’s actually meant for you. I use the ritual of making the perfect mug of tea to talk about waiting, steeping, fantasizing, and learning how to stop settling for what’s just warm enough.This episode is about realizing you can love things that aren’t right for you, and still choose to make room for something better. About how the waiting isn’t empty time, it’s the part where you learn what you actually want. The part where excitement builds. The part where clarity shows up.If all you have right now is time, let it steep.

After the tears dry and the noise settles, you’re still here.And the question becomes: how do you live inside yourself now?In this episode, we talk about what it means to come home to your body after survival and release. About movement, stretching, listening, and letting your body lead you back to yourself when your mind feels tired of trying to figure everything out.This isn’t about fixing yourself or becoming someone new.It’s about slowing down, softening, and remembering that your body has always known how to hold you.If you’ve been feeling open but ungrounded, emotional but untethered, or like you cracked something open and aren’t sure where to land, then this conversation is for you.Get comfortable. Take a breath.You’re safe to be here :)

Crying is not something that needs to be fixed.It’s communication.In this episode, I talk about tears. Not just the painful ones, but the tears that come from awe, love, connection, and being alive.For most of my life, crying only meant something was wrong. Until one moment changed how I understood it forever.We talk about why crying is one of the first languages we ever speak, how we’re taught to stop our tears instead of listening to them, and why letting yourself cry can be one of the most grounding and honest acts there is.This episode is for anyone who has been holding it together for too long.For anyone who feels emotional and doesn’t know why.For anyone who needs permission to feel without fixing.Crying is not weakness.It’s intelligence.It’s energy moving.It’s proof that something mattered.Let it all out.

Sometimes life doesn’t ask you to swim… it just asks you not to drown.In this episode, I talk about seasons where all you can do is tread water, and why those seasons are not failures. We explore self-preservation, endurance, guilt around “falling behind,” and the quiet strength it takes to stay afloat when life feels heavy.This is Episode 13 and the beginning of Season Two of Mother McIntosh. If you’ve been surviving more than thriving lately, this one is for you. You might not be swimming forward, but we can celebrate that you are afloat!

When my favorite mug broke, I thought I lost a piece of myself.What I really lost was a version of me that had already done its job.In this episode, we talk about shedding old identities, grieving who we used to be, and learning that growth doesn’t mean you’re broken; it just means you’re changing containers.Different mug.Different skin.Same soul.If you’ve been feeling quieter, softer, or unsure of who you’re becoming… this one is for you Soft growth, steady truth.

This episode is an invitation to step out of discount energy and remember that nothing about you belongs on a clearance rack. We explore the quiet ways we bargain with ourselves in the name of love, fear, or comfort and the strength it takes to rise out of those patterns. This is a soft yet powerful conversation about reclaiming your worth, honoring your boundaries, and choosing yourself with confidence. If you are moving into a season of deeper value and fuller self respect, this one will feel like a helping hand.

This episode is all about the bravery it takes to walk into the darker corners of your mind. The places you’d rather avoid, the emotions you’ve pushed aside, the lessons that keep circling back until you finally sit with them.I talk about why facing your darkness isn’t a punishment; it’s a path. A path that so many of us have gone on, faced ourselves, and risen on the other side of stronger, softer, and more whole.If you’re in your own “dark night,” this one is for you. You’re not alone, and you WILL rise.

In this episode, I talk about the trap of waiting “until.” - Until you feel ready- Until the money comes -Until the fear leaves -Until it makes sense.The truth is, “until” is a thief. It convinces you that there’s a perfect version of you or a perfect moment on the other side of delay, and that’s just not real life.Today I’m talking about what happens when you finally kill ‘until’ : how to start where you are, make peace with imperfection, and move even when you don’t have every piece of the puzzle yet. Because if you don’t kill “until,” it will quietly kill your dreams, your peace, and your ability to grow :/

After a little three-month reset, Mother McIntosh is back 😝 softer, stronger, and with a whole new perspective on what it really means to let go.We’ve all heard that saying, “If you love something, let it go,” but this episode dives into what that actually means beyond the cliché. It’s not about losing a person, a dream, or a part of yourself… it’s about releasing the situation that’s no longer aligned with your peace.I talk about what letting go really looks like when your heart still cares, why control is the biggest block to flow, and how to start seeing “NO” as “Next Opportunity.” This episode is for anyone in a season of surrender — whether you’re letting go of a relationship, an expectation, or just the version of you that used to need control.It’s raw, real, and a reminder that nothing meant for you will ever require you to chase it.

In this episode, I’m serving up something deeper than just breakfast food; we’re talking perspective. If you’ve ever felt like your job, or your role in life, is pointless, this one’s for you. I open up about my experience in the service industry and how I learned that even the most overlooked work can be full of meaning when you shift your focus.It’s not about taking orders; it’s about taking care of people. It’s not about the tips; it’s about the touchpoints of connection.The moral of the story? Everything you do has purpose when you focus on the right things. Sometimes, the most humbling roles are the most human ones.

I’m back after a month away, and today we’re talking about something that’s transformed my relationship with myself: twerking.This episode is about more than just dance. It’s about movement as medicine, as power, and as a way to come home to your body. I share how twerking helped me let go of shame, reconnect with my feminine energy, and feel strong, sensual, and alive again.If you’ve ever felt disconnected from your body or afraid to take up space, this one’s for you. Let’s talk about the joy, the healing, and the freedom that comes when we move without apology.Welcome to Twerker’s Anonymous <3

Ever felt like life handed you something a little too crispy to handle? In this episode, I dive into how a random YouTube video flipped my perspective by comparing life to a slice of toast. Yes: toast. Sometimes it’s golden and buttery, and sometimes it’s a little… burnt. But that doesn’t mean you can’t still make something delicious out of it.Join me as I reflect on the beauty of imperfection, resilience, and finding flavor in the moments that feel overdone. This episode is your reminder that even the burnt bits of life have value, and with a little creativity (and maybe some avocado or jam), you can still build a sandwich worth savoring.

In this raw and unedited episode, I explore the trap of perfectionism and why choosing authenticity over flawlessness is the real flex. You’ll hear the first couple of minutes filled with technical difficulties… and I kept it in on purpose. Why? Because this episode is a practice in letting go of ego, releasing the need to perform, and simply showing up with heart.“Starve the Ego, Feed the Soul” is a phrase I have tattooed on my body and try to live by every day. It’s a reminder that what nourishes the soul is never perfect — it’s real, honest, and made with love.If you’ve ever felt held back by your fear of not getting it just right, this one’s for you.

This one’s for the overthinkers, the daydreamers, and anyone who’s ever caught themselves talking out loud while doing the dishes. In today’s episode, we’re breaking the myth that talking to yourself is weird - because TBH, it’s one of the best things you can do for your peace of mind. I’m diving into the reality of becoming your own best friend, why journaling is underrated magic, and how I’d pull Channing Tatum if he came to Cincinnati - as one does.

Fake it? Please!Today I’m sharing all of my secrets on how to build that deep, unshakable, kind of confidence - the kind you don’t have to fake (although no shade if you’re there), force, or apologize for; the kind that actually feels like you.I’m sharing a few simple steps that actually work, plus some of my own wins, flops, and questionable choices along the way. 🤭 Expect a few laughs, a few “same-girl” moments, and maybe something you can use the next time you find yourself doubting how awesome you really are.

Here we go - first episode! I'm introducing myself, telling you where the name "Mother McIntosh" even came from, and somehow going on a mini tangent about corn (shout out ADHD). I also talk about "Imposter Syndrome", why it's the absolute worst, and why sometimes you just have to fake it till you make it. It's basically just me figuring it out as I go... and hoping you're down to figure it out with me :)