Conversations with Kenzie

In this conversation I sit down with George from The Tin Men to discuss issues that disproportionately affect men. We both find that in feminist spaces conversations about men tend to be drowned out by slogans that say "men did this to themselves," or "well the patriarchy affects men too," but is that why men are living shorter lives? Or have fallen behind in education? Or die by suicide more? How can we have these conversations and integrate them into our lives without it taking away from...

I ask my friend Amanda about almost everything you can possibly imagine as a therapist who has a large online platform. We talk about people who take things too seriously online, sobriety, eating disorders, identity and it's influence in therapy and how to have difficult conversations. This was one convo I didn't want to end!! Follow Amanda here: www.instagram.com/therapyforwomen Don't forget to rate and review this podcast if it's ever given you value! And please share an episode on...

Feeling hungry for love but a desire for space at the same time in really extreme ways? In this episode we go over the least talked about attachment, disorganized baby! Clementine and I are both disorganized attachers and we go into how disorganized attachment may occur, what the symptoms are of disorganized attachment, why it's such a bitch and ways we can cope. If you're unfamiliar with attachment theory head back to episode #53 with Silvy where we discuss what attachment theory! Follow...

In this episode we sit down with Garrett from Fight the New Drug. An organization that is non partisan and non religious, bringing science backed data to discuss the impacts of porn. I was blown away and revealed more than I expected to. Garrett gave me a lot to think about and surprised me with some of the shocking facts and statistics that aren't usually talked about in porn positive spaces. www.fightthenewdrug.org Don't forget to rate and review this podcast if it's ever given you...

In this explosive episode we discuss with our good friend Molly all about Cancel Culture. Molly has been a critique of cancel cultured and has authored some extensive articles about it. We dive into what cancel culture is, what her first time being cancelled was like, what the health effects of cancel culture may lead to and ultimately... when would be the appropriate time to cancel someone? Article discussed in the episode: https://bit.ly/30EKAu5 Follow Molly here:...

Brynta is one of my favourite content creators and a wonderful friend of mine. On this episode we discuss body positivity (and a little bit of sex!) and how she navigates that with her South Asian family and culture. Follow Brynta here: https://www.instagram.com/bryntstagram/ Don't forget to rate and review this podcast if it's ever given you value! Share an episode on social media and tag @kenziebrenna and @conversationswithkenzie to potentially get a surprise! We're constantly giving...

We sit down with my amazing friend Zack to talk about sexual trauma from a male POV. We discuss all about masculinity the way it impacted him and how his healing journey went. I am in awe by Zack's ability to be vulnerable and open with such a sensitive topic. Let Zack know how you felt about this episode and connect with him on instagram! https://www.instagram.com/zackalexander___/ Don't forget to rate and review this podcast if it's ever given you value! Share an episode on social media...

When I first found Dr. Greg Dodell on instagram it felt like such a breath of fresh air watching a doctor talk about the harmful effects of weight bias and weight stigma, along with learning all about the endocrine system. And that's what today's episode is all about! We learn about what the endocrine system is, how Dr. Dodell came to learn about weight bias/stigma, what that looks like in a medical setting, how stress effects our endocrine systems and so much more! This episode is...

In this episode we look at diet culture with one of my favourite humans and RDN's, Shana Minei Spence. We talk about bullshit in the diet world, how intuitive eating isn't actually that easy and some of our favourite (cue sarcasm) diet's and other nonsense in the diet culture space. This episode is sponsored by Evive! Receive 30% off your smoothie order now! https://bit.ly/3lNSV7m code: kenziebrenna30 Follow Shana on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thenutritiontea Don't forget to...

What is fear? Is fear different than anxiety? What about the link between fear and stress? We discuss all of that today with our amazing guest biopsychologist Mary Poffenroth. She seriously blows my mind and you will enjoy this episode so much! Follow Mary here: https://www.instagram.com/marypoffenroth/ https://twitter.com/MaryPoffenroth Produced by Brett Kibbler.

This episode is sponsored by Evive! Receive 30% off your smoothie order now! https://bit.ly/3lNSV7m code: kenziebrenna30 What happens if you and your partner have mismatched libido's? What is a libido anyways? And what if we can only get off with toys? We talk about ALL of this with psychologist and sex therapist Dr. Lauren Fogel Mersy. Follow Dr. Lauren Fogel Mersy on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drlaurenfogelmersy/ Produced by Brett Kibbler

This season is going to be spicier than the last. With guests that range from people I agree with to people who hold different beliefs than I do, I want to explore it all. Are you in for the ride? Produced by Brett Kibbler

Yes our convo was THAT good that we needed to keep going! Silvy and I continue to learn and unpack about different attachments. Anxious, avoidant, anxious-avoidant? How do you date someone with a different attachment to you? Can you change your attachment? Should you? All of this plus SO much more! Follow Silvy on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/silvykhoucasian/ Produced by Brett Kibbler

Are you anxiously attached? Maybe avoidant? What if you're a bit of both? In this conversation with renowned relationship coach Silvy Khoucasian where we dive into what attachment is, how we figure out what type we are, what the pros and cons are to each attachment type. This conversation was SO good we went overtime which means there is a part 2 that you don't want to miss! Follow Silvy on instagram https://www.instagram.com/silvykhoucasian/ Produced by Brett Kibbler

Are trigger warnings as beneficial as we make them out to be? How do trigger warnings impact the PTSD community? What are other options that we can explore besides using the word "trigger"? How do these things impact us? Opening up conversation here. I know this isn't an easy one. At the end of the day my scope, perspective and knowledge is limited. Always take that into account if something riles you up. And know that I'm not in your body, if you feel a way about something and know it to be...

Meet Ruthie Lindsey, sip on some afternoon tea, grab your journal, get lost in Ruthie's southern accent and listen to us discuss pain, matters of the heart and loving your shadow self. Follow Ruthie on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ruthielindsey/ Try BetterHelp now, an online therapy platform connecting you to real therapists! Get 10% off with http://www.tryonlinetherapy.com/kenzie Produced by Brett Kibbler

On this episode we sit down and talk about the gentle, tender subject of letting someone love you through weight gain and enjoying your body as it is. Follow Alicia here: https://www.instagram.com/aliciamccarvell/ Try BetterHelp now, an online therapy platform connecting you to real therapists! Get 10% off with http://www.tryonlinetherapy.com/kenzie Produced by Brett Kibbler

In this second episode Africa and I continue to unpack identity, social justice and call outs. Follow Africa here: https://www.instagram.com/africabrooke/ Produced by Brett Kibbler

In this episode Africa and I begin to unpack identity, social justice and call outs. Follow Africa here: https://www.instagram.com/africabrooke/ Produced by Brett Kibbler

What are boundaries and why do we need them? What happens if we don't set them? Michelle takes us through all of that in a hilarious and candid discussion about boundaries and why they are essential for us. She also as a new book! Michelle Elman’s new book The Joy of Being Selfish is published 4 February 2021 by Welbeck, and is available to order now: https://amzn.to/3grChpj Follow Michelle on Instagram: www.instagram.com/scarrednotscared Produced by Brett Kibbler