Parently

Kelsey Higgins
  • 5.0 (46)
  • PARENTING
  • UPDATED WEEKLY

Parently taps into the unique experiences and perspectives of parents to celebrate the joys and honor the challenges of child-rearing. With new interviews each week, this is a podcast for moms and dads seeking an empowering community and a little levity.

  1. 4D AGO

    S6 E11: Michael Grunke, Part 1: A Father’s Loss

    After becoming a father unexpectedly at the age of 20, Michael describes the devastating loss of his daughter and his journey through grief, therapy, and healing. Music: https://www.purple-planet.com

    29 min

  2. JAN 2

    S6 E10: Kory McKay: Joy of a Grandma

    Kory McKay joins Parently to reflect on her journey from a mother of 3 by the age of 25 to a grandmother of 15 today. She explains how she navigated divorce, remarriage, and combining two families while trying to find her stride as a step mother.   Music: https://www.purple-planet.com

    36 min

  3. 12/26/2025

    S6 E9: Rhonda Hagel: Mental Health & Reparenting

    Rhonda discusses the role mental health played in her decision to have a child, and how a traumatic life event changed her perspective. She shares insights about meditation, her parenting philosophy, and her efforts to raise her son with strong self-awareness and inner trust. Music: https://www.purple-planet.com

    32 min

  4. 12/19/2025

    S6 E8: Andy Higgins: Velour Zaddy

    Host Kelsey Higgins is joined by her husband, Andy, in an honest conversation about the rollercoaster ride of parenting. They discuss his journey from initially being content without children to embracing fatherhood with their two kids, and how their parenting approaches have evolved over time. Music: https://www.purple-planet.com

    33 min

  5. 12/12/2025

    S6 E7: Jamie Richardson: Blended Family Bonus Mom

    Growing up in a self-described broken family, Jamie Richardson reflects on her winding journey which led her to becoming a "bonus mom" as well as having a child in her 40s. She discusses the complexities of blended families and the unique co-parenting relationship she's built with her husband's ex-wife and spouse. Music: https://www.purple-planet.com

    37 min

  6. 12/05/2025

    S6 E6: Maura Mena: Homeschool & Homesales

    Return guest Maura Mena explains how she balances homeschooling her three daughters while running a real estate business with her husband. She highlights their family’s focus on defining partner roles and the importance of tailoring learning to each child's style. Music: https://www.purple-planet.com

    42 min

  7. 11/28/2025

    S6 E5: Molly Steffen: Neurospicy

    Molly Steffen discusses her transition from healthcare leadership to becoming a special education para, explaining how burnout and her desire to spend more time with her four "neurospicy" children led to this career shift - despite the negative financial impact and personal identity struggles. Music: https://www.purple-planet.com

    36 min

  8. 11/21/2025

    S6 E4: Emily Finnerty: Auntie Em

    Guest Emily Finnerty shares her story of choosing not to have children, discussing her relationship with her husband, and how they gradually drifted away from the idea of parenthood. She also reflects on her current life with her cat Boots and her special relationship with her niece Zoë. Music: https://www.purple-planet.com

    37 min
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Parently taps into the unique experiences and perspectives of parents to celebrate the joys and honor the challenges of child-rearing. With new interviews each week, this is a podcast for moms and dads seeking an empowering community and a little levity.

Information

  • Creator
    Kelsey Higgins
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    110
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Kelsey Higgins