Keeping it Real with Kennedy

Surprise! I abruptly moved to Idaho a few weeks ago and am spilling all the juicy details. In this week's episode, we also discuss the topic of effort moralization, finding purpose outside of your career, the new mission statement of Keeping up with Kennedy and sea turtle adoptions from the Georgia Sea Turtle Center. Happy Monday, and welcome back friends!SOURCES:Journal of Experimental Psychology: The Moralization of EffortTED Talk by Azim Shariff: “Does Working Hard Really Make You a Good Person?”

In honor of St. Patrick's day weekend, we begin this week's episode covering the trending topic of “lucky girl syndrome” and the power of positive thinking. We then celebrate Miley Cyrus's new album release and get a “Where Are They Now” update on her infamous childhood best friend Lesley. “My Dad the Life Coach” then gives us the notable deaths of the day and teaches us all to live like Saint Patrick. Stay lucky!SOURCESWashington Post: Lucky Girl SyndromeOprah's use of “The Secret”Miley World credit card exampleBring back the 2nd generation blue iPod Nano for $30Lesley and Miley's 2017 reunionMiley's 2019 tweetLesley's Instagram

This week we are back with new and improved recording equipment and a reflection on nutrition, fad diets, fitness influencers and our nation's obesity epidemic. We then get an update on Kesha (formerly known as Ke$ha) and her ever-ongoing legal trial with her previous (?) music producer while learning about her ties to Miley Cyrus, Ariana Grande, Taylor Swift, Paris Hilton and Lorde - all good friends of our podcast. My dad and I then reveal the fun facts of the day and reflect on our wins and losses during this past month's FebYOUary Challenge.SOURCES:U.S. Obesity Rate projections for 2030KeshaWhat Happened to Kesha?Timeline of the case: Kesha v. Dr. LukeDemi Lovato Attacks Taylor Swift for supporting KeshaKesha teases new music release on IG Live in January 2023BONUS CONTENT: The Boston Massacre

In an unconventional episode, My Dad the Life Coach joins us LIVE from the Las Vegas Strip to give us his Top 10 Tips for Surviving the Strip. We then introduce the "FebYOUary" Challenge and with it, we sadly announce that we will be off the grid and off the air for the next month while we work on our health and wellness. Stay tuned until the end of this episode for a not so lucky surprise I received that I luckily got recorded while we were cruising the Strip this morning. See you March 6th to share the successes and failures of our journey this month! Stay classy XOXO

This week, we take a deep dive into interdisciplinary chaos theory as we learn about the inner workings of helicopters, tornadoes, butterflies and thermodynamic systems. We then find out how difficult it is to track down our favorite 2013 teen pop sensation “Lorde” these days. After that, my dad gives one of our new listeners some advice on how to get over the guilt of ending a one-sided friendship that has crossed the line into doing more harm than good. This episode is full of inquiries into ourselves and into the universe, sure to please and intrigue your wildest curiosities. Happy Monday friends, thanks for listening!SOURCESSpencer's fun factNASA: What is a Helicopter?How safe is flying in a helicopter?Nerd option: A comparative statistical analysis of global trends in civil helicopter accidents in the U.S., the EU and the CIS by K Moon and A A YakovlevNational Geographic: Tornadoes, explainedTornado reelHow caterpillars gruesomely transform into butterfliesButterflies: the science behind the colourUnderstanding the butterfly effectEnthalpy and EntropyNew York Times: Lorde's work here is done. Now, She Vibes.BONUS CONTENT: What is Chaos Theory?

We begin this week with a brief on-the-road introductory message featuring a mystery guest followed by a “My Dad the Life Coach” question that pertains to a chaotic baby mama, a called-off engagement, and the possibility of hope for the future relationship of two exes. Our “Where Are They Now” update then investigates the whereabouts of one of the greatest flies on the wall of our time, Drew Seeley. I hope you all have the day you deserve out there!Source: What Happened to Drew Seeley?

This week, we take a journey into the mind of the narcissist through the lens of Taylor Swift's often rose-colored glasses. We then get a “Where Are They Now” update on our girl Paris Hilton and a “My Dad the Life Coach” segment on New Year's Resolutions based on our listener Ali's question that she sent in. Welcome to 2023 friends, it's time to get to work!Sources:Link to Amazon for “The Sociopath Next Door” book by Martha Stout, PhDSmith and Robinson Article about Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD)Taylor Swift “I Did Something Bad” Lyric videoInstagram Reel from @kikiswiftie for Taylor Swift interviewAbout Paris Hilton“The Simple Life” TIME Magazine articleAbout “The Simple Life”About NFTsFree Counseling and Therapy Resources

This week, I become your biology professor and give you a lesson in animal behavior on anxiety and altruism. My dad then discusses the pros and cons of renting vs. buying your first home as well as the “urban myths”, tips and tricks that are involved in the process in regards to our listener Sydney's question. Not to be forgotten, we also get an update on Camille Vasquez, Johnny Depp and Amber Heard following their highly publicized defamation trial earlier this year. Happy Monday!Sources:https://aqua.org/stories/02-21-2020-are-animals-altruistic#:~:text=Evolutionary%20biologists%20determined%20that%20an,great%20examples%20of%20biological%20altruism.https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/story/2022-10-24/camille-vasquez-kanye-west-brown-rudnick-lawyerhttps://nypost.com/web-stories/who-is-johnny-depps-lawyer-camille-vasquez/https://nypost.com/2022/10/11/johnny-depp-shocks-fans-with-new-look-but-why-is-he-in-nyc/https://www.goodto.com/entertainment/where-is-amber-heard-now

This week, I detail my journey into and swiftly out of pediatrics as well as where I am today in my career. We then have our first listener call in for our My Dad the Life Coach segment about a problem she is having with a fear of snakes. This is then followed by a Where Are They Now update on Rebecca Black, who gives us our lesson of the week this week. Happy Monday everyone, hope you learn something and enjoy!Sources: https://www.ocregister.com/2022/01/18/11-years-after-viral-hit-friday-singer-rebecca-black-has-new-music-and-sold-out-shows/

After quite the hiatus, I am back and armed with a newly trademarked podcast and receipts consisting of exposed emails and signed contracts to tell the full unedited story of a situation that was largely alluded to this time last year, but was never able to be fully told until today. I caught my first clinical instructor actively violating patient privacy laws for 6 years straight. She then lied to my face, blindsided me with seven "critical incidents" and threw salt in the wounds she gave me on my way out as I left her clinic and blocked her and all her employees for life. You don't want to miss this one. See you next Monday ;)

This week, I begin by wrapping up my 2021 in Miami and reveal whether or not I met the goal that I made for myself early last October of making it to Miley's New Year's Eve party. We then get an update on where I am now while subsequently learning where Jersey Shore's Snooki is now. The first My Dad the Life Coach segment kicks off with several questions from our listeners - if YOU have a question for him that you need answered, DM me on instagram @keepingupwithkennedyann or email contact@keepingupwithkennedy.org with all your inquiries. Our lesson of the week this week then emphasizes the importance of trusting your instincts when presented with a challenging decision. Cheers to 2022!

In this week's long overdue episode, I finally put together all the content that I collected from Thanksgiving weekend with my parents. This is another on-the-road episode as I take y'all along for the ride with us around Los Angeles! My mom first reflects on her dream to get cooking lessons from Snoop Dogg, Martha Stewart's criminal past, getting lost trying to find where we parked at Disneyland, as well as the story of 3-year-old me changing my name from Kennedy to Ariel in the customs line trying to get back into the States from the Bahamas while subsequently not letting the girls play with the boys in pre-school. My dad then discusses the story of me dancing with sunglasses on indoors and not one, but two feather boas while I was around the same age as well as how to deal with your boss if she or he is bullying you. Wrapping it up, the where are they now segment this week focuses on the infamous "Laren" of CHD. Merry Christmas everyone and welcome to my favorite week of the year - the infamous week-long holiday hangover between Christmas and New Year's Eve! Cheers!

Heather from PT is BACK this week and taking us on a journey through Kansas "It's not that bad" State, giving us study tips for both the GRE and the NPTE, as well as reflecting on her life experiences all while giving us the advice we didn't know we needed along the way. If you learn one thing from this episode, Always remember - Never be afraid to get out your scissors and cut. them. off! XOXO

For the next two weeks, my girl "Heather from PT" is joining us on the pod to share her story and give us all a set of tools to overcome adversity and achieve our dreams through the example of her resilience. You'll never catch her going down without a fight - and that's one of the things I love the most about her. This week also comes with an update on the infamous Mr. T. Some of my favorite Mr. T quotes include "To have a comeback, you have to have a setback", "It takes a smart man to play dumb", and "Really, you don't lose until you stop trying". I pity the fool who doesn't listen to this week's episode! XOXO

After a quick hiatus last week, we're back with renewed energy and a new vision. This week's episode covers the modern day civil war we are waging against ourselves from the perspective of Honest Abe Lincoln, MARINA's album "Ancient Dreams in a Modern Land", Walt Disney's top 10 quotes, and the answer to why Rihanna stopped the music when she was practically begging us "Please Don't Stop the Music" back in 2007. Welcome to season 3 friends, I'm so happy you're here!

Last night I went to Hannah Berner aka @beingbernz aka the devil of Berning in Hell podcast's comedy show in Burbank. Turns out she snagged Jay Leno as her opening act and the two of them as well as host Reem Edan and Leno's follow-up act Ali Kolbert did not disappoint. In this episode, I also introduce the first installment of my new “Where Are They Now?” series – updating you on stars that we thought had disappeared, only to find out that they're somewhere out there in the world with something up their sleeve. If you're wondering what happened to Lindsay Lohan, Amanda Bynes, Mary Kate & Ashley, Raven-Symoné, or Jon and Kate plus 8, look no further than this podcast for the full update. Cheers! *All recordings are posted with permission under the blessing of Hannah Berner*

This past weekend I went to the Blended wine, food and music festival in San Diego, CA with my good friends Crystal, Brandi Cyrus, the Chainsmokers, Bryce Vine and Nelly! I have a special guest co-host this week who will explain what went down this weekend better than I can because I'm still not sure if it actually happened… Am I dreaming? Get ready to enter even deeper into the Reputation era of my life. I even got a bedazzled snake ring from the festival as a symbol to call out alllll the snakes that have crossed my path over the past two years… You feel me post-Kanye Taylor Swift cerca 2017? XOXO

In this week's episode, I begin by reciting some quotations from two of the greatest philosophers of our time - Coolio and Hannah Montana; I then jump into discussing my newest daily inspiration – Serena van der Woodsen. This episode is being published at such another pivotal point in my growth and my life that with it, I have prematurely begun Season 2 of KUWK. Welcome to a new season and chapter of my life. Fasten your seatbelts and put up your tray tables; we've hopped on a flight to none other than Shreveport, Louisiana this week. My mom and I flew out to visit her best friend Jennifer from high school at Jennifer's new house that she just finished. If you're wondering what the heck goes down in 15,000 square feet of real estate in the middle of nowhere, look no further. Suggested pairings for this episode are the songs 1.) Who's Laughing Now – Ava Max 2.) i feel bad for you – Hollyn and 3.) This Is Why We Can't Have Nice Things – Taylor Swift, along with your favorite glass of red. And maybe a confetti cannon. Love you ALL xoxo

ATTN: MILEY CYRUS & ALEX COOPER: I just moved to southern California and I am dying to see if I can make a little magic happen and manifest meeting one or both of you while I'm down here for the next 3 months! I am a huge fan of both of yours but don't worry – I'm just an ordinary girl just like you. My biggest goal for the remainder of 2021 is to end the year at Miley's New Year's Eve party that I am speculating she will be having. In this episode, I discuss what it means to be a modern-day polymath and call out to the #DADDYGANG to have my back and spread the word on this one. I love you all! Enjoy this short episode! It's only about 7 minutes long to represent the 7 Things I like about you MILEY! I promise next week I'll have lots more content to share for a full-length episode from an undisclosed location xoxo

It's time to wrap up my first of three 12-week clinical rotations with none other than…a rap! Tune in this week as K-Money takes the track and raps her way down to LA. We then have a special improv comedy show for you all this week featuring 3 surprise guests. My dad then takes our dog Lola back home to Seattle to meet her new puppy sister Luna and I am now left to my own devices. This Monday, I am coming to you live alone from my new apartment and ready to turn some dreams into realities. Hopping out of my Nissan with a dream in my cardigan, it's a Party in the USA! thank u, next

Because I'm getting a lot of new listeners here who may not know me personally, please allow me to introduce myself so that you can fully and properly “keep up” with me. In this week's episode, I do a quick recap of some of my life and school experiences that have gotten me to where I am today from that fateful day in 1997 when I was brought into this world. I then catch y'all up to speed on where I am now. After that, I dive in head first and discuss my privilege, how it affects me, and how I want to use it for good. Also included are stories about my dog escaping from my work as I'm treating a patient and we find her hanging out with the acupuncturist next door, April Fool's parties, and I even give all you single ladies a list of a few influential women that I look up to and a little life hack that can fend off any man that you don't want to talk to. Enjoy!

This week, we are joined by special guest Doctor Andrew Tran, creator of the PhysioMemes empire, as we meet for the first time ever in Seattle at a wedding for two of his friends. Andrew shares with us how he started his business as well as how he wrote and self-published his first book, his favorite vice, Outwitting the Devil, our opinions on Jeff Bezos' catapult into space, Andrew's attitude toward mental health, and more. I then take you to the wedding with us as I meet a few new friends. Don't forget to use my code “kennedy” at checkout at physiomemes.com for 20% off your entire purchase on anything, indefinitely, with no expiration date on my name. I'm timeless! Enjoy!

In this week's episode, I make my way all the way out to the metropolis of Pendergrass, Georgia for one of my best friend's weddings! After kicking my trip off with an airport-wide power outage at midnight, I knew I was in for an adventure. I also reflect on my time being locked in a bathroom stall in Argentina, I read a children's book live for story time, teach my Uber driver how to use AirBnb while driving, try to get my ex-boyfriend back, address my haters – inviting them to join the chat and slide into my DMs, and today we even have our very first ever surprise mystery guest! You don't want to miss this!! We're the main character now in full-blown unapologetic Reputation era Taylor Swift. Look What You Made Me Do…Ready For It?

In this episode, I sum up the 2 of the 3 years of graduate school that I have completed so far and lay all of my feelings on the line so that I can properly and in good conscience move on from that place and those people and on to bigger and better things. So what's coming up next week? Oh that's a secret I'll never tell… XOXO See you next Monday!