Munch and Mingle McKenna Hogan

I love when Munch & Mingle gets to work its way through a family tree! Today I sit down with the sister in law of a past guest (Alyssa Mecham - The S Word).
Corinne Mecham and I have never met in person until this episode, all I had heard about her was how awesome she was as a sister in law, a mother of 3 and how she delivered all 3 of her kids, NATURALLY !
I became intrigued and interested, especially with my past two birthing experiences, so I had some questions for Corinne.
While we definitely talk about her experiences, what I wasn't expecting from this episode was how open and knowledgeable Corinne was in her answers and how she didn't make me feel like there was only one option to child birthing, but how ultimately to change my view on birthing as a whole!
It's an INCREDIBLE episode for anyone who is wanting to have kids, pregnant or even has had kids already, because it's not just about birth, it's about moving forward in all things without fear!
I can't wait for you to meet and love Corinne as much as I do!

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I can't wait for you to meet Blondie (yes, it's one of those friends again with the nicknames ;)  ) and hear her story. What I love so much about this episode is going through her timeline, because it's filled with so many redirecting. I think sometimes we think there is only 1 path to get to the 1 destination we want, but Blondie just reminded me of how redirecting is truly what can bring some of the most fulfilling and rewarding moments of growth in our lives.
I hope as you listen, you can look for some redirecting times in your own life, whether in the past, right now or yet to come, but whenever, I hope this inspires you to welcome them and whatever is on the other side of them.
Blondie also talks a lot about how she is still finding purpose in her own life as a SAHM but also in how becoming a Mom has made her feel even more full, which seems to be the opposite if you ask "the world" about becoming a Mom.
You are definitely in for a treat!

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And here we are again on the roller coaster ride that is through McKenna's head.
Today I will be talking and catching you up on all things that have been going on during my 1st trimester of this 3rd pregnancy, a quick little pep talk on preparing for the Holiday Season and lastly, a topic that I heard this last week referring to the "Gray Area" and just what I think about that.
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Hannah and I recorded this episode in the middle of the summer, right after we had attended Girls Camp.

I'm so excited for you all to listen and to meet Hannah. She is one of the girls that everyone needs in their arsenal of confidants. 

Hannah talks about her time playing BYU rugby, meeting her husband, a very powerful lesson she learned (and teaches us) about the Savior and His Atonement and finally our whirlwind of a ride at Girls Camp and how everything in life truly happens for a reason.

While we do jump around in this episode, quite a bit, I promise you will want to listen to the very end!
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And just like that, it's Fall and our Social Media Detox is over!
I wasn't originally going to post today, but didn't want to miss a time to remember what today is and what happened.
I share a bit of the exciting news we have in our family at the moment and how this year's detox went!
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Happy 1 year, Munch and Mingle!

And what better way to celebrate then with a full on fan-girl moment! The one, the only, Julianne Donaldson!

Julianne Donaldson is an award-winning author whose books have been published in over a dozen different languages. Her books, Edenbrooke and Blackmoore are definite must reads!

Edenbrooke won awards for 2012 Best Novel by a New Author—Whitney Awards, 2012 Best Romance Novel — Whitney Award and was 2012 Book of the Year Award Finalist — Foreword Magazine

Blackmoore was the Winner for, 2013 Best Romance Novel—Whitney Award, Winner, 2013 Best Novel—Whitney Award, and 2013 Best Romance Novel Finalist — Foreword Magazine

She loves to create magical experiences for others through storytelling and hosting unique events. She lives with her five children in Utah, where she marvels at the beauty of the mountains in every season. She is currently represented by Lane Heymont of The Tobias Agency.
This was truly such an honor and pleasure to interview Julianne and I hope y'all enjoy getting to know the behind the scenes of her writing journey and where she is now, it's incredible!

Spoiler Alert : 16:50 - 33:50 : Julianne and I go over the story plot and characters, if you haven’t read the books it could spoil some of the elements of the book for you, so this is your warning sign (;

If you'd like to purchase any of Julianne's books or connect with her, you can visit her website here:
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