Keeping it Real with Kennedy
50 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 months ago - ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsSharing experiences, opinions, facts and truth with listeners in a thought-provoking way to inspire them to get in the driver’s seat and make the world a better place – all while having a little fun and embracing each other’s differences. Message me to be my guest! *None of my thoughts or information provided are affiliated with any institution, business or organization.
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ON HIATUS UNTIL JUNE 10TH
May 06, 2024 06:00 - 2 minutes - 1.98 MBWhile challenging you all to be consistent in your goals, I bittersweetly announce that we will be on a 5-week hiatus from new episodes. The next new episode as well as my new website will be live on Monday, June 10th! Talk with you soon xoxo
Rap Beef feat. Jaelin Goldsmith
April 29, 2024 06:00 - 26 minutes - 23.9 MBThis week, Jaelin Goldsmith helps us trace rap beef back to its roots and then up to where we're at in the present day with Kendrick Lamar, Drake and all the others in the industry trying to get in on the action. We also talk about burning mixtapes back in our prime, the rise of AI in rap and what that means for the future of the game.
Earth Day Roots
April 22, 2024 06:00 - 14 minutes - 13.1 MBNeuralink, CO2-removing cars, climate change – what’s going on out here? Today we trace the history of Earth Day back to its roots. We then take a brief look at the scientific state of the earth, followed by an assessment of Earth’s current events and trends. Happy Earth Day! SOURCES Earth Day 2024 Action Toolkit Up First Podcast by NPR The Daily Podcast by The New York Times Earth Day 2024 Theme: Planet vs. Plastics History of Earth Day NASA’s Scientific Consensus on Climate Change ...
26 Things I Learned at 26
April 15, 2024 06:00 - 19 minutes - 17.8 MBAs today is my last day being 26 years old, I’m giving you all 26 lessons I learned throughout the roller coaster of this past year of my life today. So please buckle up and keep all arms and legs inside the vehicle at all times. This may be a bumpy ride! See you at 27! SOURCES Hannah Montana Music Video Quality Bonus Music Video with Lyrics
Check-in & Fun Facts
April 08, 2024 06:00 - 2 minutes - 2.62 MBThis week I'm checking in with you guys to see what you're liking and what you're not-so-liking about the podcast so far. Please contact me via Instagram direct message @keepitrealwithken with any and all feedback. I'd love to hear from you! We also have 5 fun facts to get you through your work week in this week's short episode. Hope to connect with you soon :) SOURCES Head-banging snakes may predict quakes by Reuters Origin of the name “Google” by David Koller Why it’s impossible to hum...
April Fool's Day: Pranks & Dad Jokes
April 01, 2024 06:00 - 14 minutes - 13.4 MBLearn how to best inconvenience your friends, family, neighbors and colleagues all in the name of good fun on this week’s episode. I begin by reporting on the mysterious history of April Fool’s Day. Then, a special guest enters the chat and gives us his personal top 3 best pranks of all time as well as some of his best April Fool’s Day Dad Jokes. Happy fooling! SOURCES April Fool’s: The Roots of an International Tradition
The Unconscious Mind
March 25, 2024 06:00 - 22 minutes - 21 MBTaking a deep dive into the unconscious mind, topics this week include early childhood amnesia, new unconscious psychological treatments for racism and alcoholism, the reconstruction of conscious memories, in-group bias and how that affects the diversity of the modern world, the weather's unconscious influence on us, trusting your gut, the relative nature of reality, Michael Jordan's instincts, the unconscious mind's influence on sleep, and more. If you're interested in learning how to unloc...
"Just Go" with Glenda
March 18, 2024 06:00 - 15 minutes - 14.5 MBThis week, we sit down with Glenda Holcomb to discuss all things travel, culture, and most importantly – food. I also reflect on my Irish Heritage in honor of St. Patrick’s Day and we get a new fun fact of the week about “super tasters”. See you next Monday!
American Healthcare Demystified
March 11, 2024 06:00 - 48 minutes - 44 MBThis week we reveal some of the hidden truths behind American healthcare, insurance, and why the heck everything costs so much in this country. Through a book club style discussion about “The Price We Pay: What Broke American Health Care – And How to Fix It” by Marty Makary, MD, special guest Denise Holley and I work to provide you with education, resources, tips and tricks about how to navigate the system as a consumer. Enjoy!! Sources: The Price We Pay: What Broke American Health Care – ...
How Humans Change and Why We Need To
March 04, 2024 07:00 - 22 minutes - 21 MBSeason 3 debuts with a movie review of “The Social Dilemma” that finally answers the question: Is it all a simulation? We then tackle the topics of poverty levels, reputation management on social media, the evolution of humans changing their minds, street epistemology, and the transtheoretical model of behavior change. SOURCES: The Social Dilemma Factfulness by Hans Rosling How Minds Change by David McRaney “Ancient Dreams in a Modern Land” by MARINA Music Video Street Epistemology B...
The Mission Statement
October 30, 2023 06:00 - 15 minutes - 14 MBSurprise! 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 Effort TED Talk by Azim Shariff: “Does Working Hard Really Make You a...
Lucky Lesley
March 20, 2023 04:00 - 19 minutes - 17.8 MBIn 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! SOURCES Washington Post: Lucky Girl Syndrome Oprah’s use of “The Secret” M...
Hula Hoop Kesha Sandwich
March 06, 2023 05:02 - 21 minutes - 19.3 MBThis 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$ha) and her ever-ongoing legal trial with her previous (?) music producer while learning about her ties to Miley Cyrus, Ariana Grande, Taylor Swift, Paris Hilton and Lorde - all good friends of our podcast. My dad and I then reveal the fun facts of the day and reflect on our wins a...
Nutrition Facts & Kesha vs. Dr. Luke
March 06, 2023 05:02 - 21 minutes - 19.3 MBThis week we are back with new and improved recording equipment and a reflection on nutrition, fad diets, fitness influencers and our nation’s obesity epidemic. We then get an update on Kesha (formerly known as Ke$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 a...
My Dad the Life Coach LIVE! FROM VEGAS
February 06, 2023 03:17 - 11 minutes - 10.6 MBIn 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...
(UN)CONTROLLED CHAOS THEORY
January 30, 2023 05:02 - 37 minutes - 34.1 MBThis 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 in...
(Un)Controlled Chaos Theory feat. Lorde
January 30, 2023 05:02 - 37 minutes - 34.1 MBThis 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 in...
Baby Mama Drama
January 16, 2023 05:00 - 11 minutes - 10.3 MBWe 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?
How to Spot a Narcissist: Taylor Swift-Style
January 09, 2023 05:01 - 30 minutes - 28 MBThis 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, PhD Smith and Robinson Article about Narcissistic Person...
Queens and Cons
November 28, 2022 05:02 - 23 minutes - 44.2 MBThis 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:...
Welcome to the party friend, I'm so happy you're here!
November 20, 2022 22:53 - 31 seconds - 988 KBWelcome to my show, I'm so happy you're here friend! Pick your favorite episode below and join the party!
Coffee With Crystal feat. $50 Amazon gift card giveaway
November 14, 2022 05:01 - 20 minutes - 38.7 MBThis week, my best friend Crystal is back and better than ever to share some laughs and all of her life updates with us. My dad then gives our listener Emma some words of wisdom about following her intuition in his segment. I then go into this week's where are they now followed up by giving ya'll a sneak peek into the recording process with some bloopers at the end of the episode. Hope you enjoy!! $50 Amazon Gift Card Entry Terms: You must email the codeword you heard in the episode to cont...
Fear of Snakes & Rebecca Black
November 07, 2022 05:02 - 25 minutes - 48 MBThis 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-...
Life Updates feat. My Dad the Life Coach
November 07, 2022 05:02 - 25 minutes - 48 MBThis 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-...
The Clinical Blindsided Backstabbing of 2021 feat. Receipts
October 30, 2022 00:00 - 56 minutes - 106 MBAfter 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 m...
The Blindsided Backstabbing of 2021
October 30, 2022 00:00 - 56 minutes - 106 MBAfter 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 m...
Miami Miley
January 24, 2022 08:10 - 14 minutes - 27.4 MBThis 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@ke...
Mother & Father Kennedy feat. December Updates
December 27, 2021 01:04 - 25 minutes - 47.3 MBIn 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 lin...
Snoop Dogg & Bad Bosses with My Parents
December 27, 2021 01:04 - 25 minutes - 47.3 MBIn 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 lin...
Shoot Your Shot with Heather Doyle
November 30, 2021 05:08 - 34 minutes - 47.6 MBHeather 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
College Life & Study Tips with Heather Doyle
November 30, 2021 05:08 - 34 minutes - 47.6 MBHeather 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
Overcoming Adversity with Heather Doyle
November 22, 2021 08:00 - 24 minutes - 46 MBFor 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...
Overcoming Adversity with Heather Doyle Pt. 1
November 22, 2021 08:00 - 24 minutes - 46 MBFor 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...
Honest Abe and Disney Cults
November 15, 2021 08:00 - 15 minutes - 28 MBAfter 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!
Modern Day Civil War feat. Rihanna
November 15, 2021 08:00 - 15 minutes - 28 MBAfter 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!
Honest Abe Lincoln & Walt Disney feat. Rihanna
November 15, 2021 08:00 - 15 minutes - 28 MBAfter 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!
I got ghosted too...now what?
November 01, 2021 07:00 - 14 minutes - 26.2 MBThis week, Alex Cooper stole my thunder and took my seasonal ghosting Halloween theme that I had already been planning for you guys this week…But I stole her thunder by having Hannah Berner on a week before she does this coming up Wednesday, so who’s the real winner here? This episode of KUWK provides my reflection on Alex’s most recent episode of Call Her Daddy, the ghosting content that I already had planned myself, a shoutout to Scepter and Sword, the makers of “I, the Queen” wines, as we...
HANNAH BERNER feat. Where Are They Now?
October 26, 2021 02:44 - 14 minutes - 27.7 MBLast 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 somet...
Blended with Brandi (Cyrus, that is... and Crystal and the Chainsmokers)
October 18, 2021 07:00 - 30 minutes - 57.2 MBThis 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 ...
Blended with Brandi & the Chainsmokers
October 18, 2021 07:00 - 30 minutes - 57.2 MBThis 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 ...
Louisiana is Coolio
October 11, 2021 08:00 - 18 minutes - 34.3 MBIn 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...
Alex & Miley: I Moved to LA
October 04, 2021 08:00 - 30 seconds - 14 MBATTN: 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...
ALEX & MILEY: I MOVED TO LA
October 04, 2021 08:00 - 30 seconds - 14 MBATTN: 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...
(W)Rap It Up
September 27, 2021 15:37 - 13 minutes - 25.9 MBIt’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. H...
Let Me Formally Introduce Myself
September 19, 2021 23:36 - 27 minutes - 51.2 MBBecause 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...
Wedding Crashers
September 05, 2021 22:56 - 26 minutes - 49.1 MBThis 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....
Wedding Crashers feat. Dr. Andrew Tran
September 05, 2021 22:56 - 26 minutes - 49.1 MBThis 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....
Georgia On My Mind
August 30, 2021 08:00 - 36 minutes - 68.2 MBIn 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 cha...
Goodbye, I'm Moving On
August 24, 2021 02:48 - 25 minutes - 46.7 MBIn 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!
Starting Fresh
August 22, 2021 22:43 - 2 minutes - 3.78 MBHere I want to lay out my plan and vision for this podcast very briefly to see if I have an audience.