Alitu<![CDATA[The Modern Day Pioneer™ Podcast]]>en-uspodcast4095494d-c894-521a-8726-0c03c8dbf985podcast:themoddaypioneerweeklyhttps://www.themoderndaypioneer.com/serialberdene@kjcinsurance.comKendi JoKendi JoKendi Jotrueb201f9dd-9fbf-42b1-b4a1-0042daaf8beb<![CDATA[Solo Episode - Simple, But Never Easy]]>We join host Kendi Jo as she wraps up Season 2! This episode is filled with raw realness, excitement for the near future and the importance of feeling our emotions fully in order to heal and move forward.

If you're interested in working with Kendi as a Certified Intuitive Health Coach, book some time with her here: https://calendly.com/moddaypioneer/30min

Follow her journey on TikTok here: https://www.tiktok.com/@the.modern.day.pi

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themoderndaypioneer/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/themoderndaypioneer

Website: https://www.themoderndaypioneer.com/

]]>Thu, 28 May 2026 12:18:48 GMT00:32:22full221616trueKendi Jo670fb73b-2ae7-46e3-b44c-a23df36068b3<![CDATA[Solo Episode - Revisiting My Old Journals]]>On this week's episode, host Kendi Jo reads an excerpt from one of her journals that captures the inner struggle and outward posturing she was facing at the time she seriously started questioning whether Mormon prophets could lead people astray. Listen now.

If you're in the space of looking for an adventure buddy, schedule a 30-min free consultation with Kendi here: https://calendly.com/moddaypioneer/30min

]]>Thu, 21 May 2026 11:02:58 GMT00:34:16full221515trueKendi Jo5d2056ce-feae-44fa-8490-6a5433280dfc<![CDATA[Solo Episode: Being the Family Scapegoat]]>Ready to talk about animals? So is host Kendi Jo! This week, Kendi talks about sheep, wolves, scapegoats, and sheep dogs! Trust us, you don't want to miss this one. :)

If you're ready to step into that space of actively changing the trajectory of your future, and you need help, book a consultation with Kendi, who is a certified mindbodygreen health coach working towards her NBC-HWC certification. Schedule a 30-minute consultation here: https://calendly.com/moddaypioneer/30min?month=2026-05

]]>Thu, 14 May 2026 12:32:04 GMT00:40:21full221414trueKendi Jof13b55af-2c50-4dd9-b96c-0aaaa73d65cf<![CDATA[GLP-1 Drugs, Body Image and Healthy Programming to Support Our Daughters]]>In this week's episode, Kendi Jo welcomes back a guest who has made a couple of appearances on the podcast. Together, Berdene and Kendi share their experiences of growing up, including the messages they received about body image and the ideal standard of beauty. They unpack their thoughts about the wide use of GLP-1 weight-loss drugs and how easily women can now access these. Tune in now for an incredibly relatable conversation.

If you're in the space of needing support to change your behaviors and patterns, book a 30-minute slot with Kendi here: https://calendly.com/moddaypioneer/30min?month=2026-05

]]>Fri, 08 May 2026 12:35:34 GMT01:02:21full221313trueKendi Jof385b841-92bd-4f4f-a6d3-4c19768d8fc4<![CDATA[Kendi Solo Episode - Health Update]]>This week, host Kendi Jo shares an honest health update and the walk she's been on since January of this year. She touches on how valuable each aspect of her healing journey has been, from the physical, emotional, and mental components, and how the team that she has surrounded herself with has been able to facilitate this healing.

If you're considering health coaching to change behaviors in your life, then you can get in touch with Kendi via her website here: https://www.themoderndaypioneer.com/contact

]]>Fri, 01 May 2026 14:56:05 GMT00:51:46full221212trueKendi Jo2bc35148-54dd-47bf-822c-2a9156e83822<![CDATA[Kathy Marie Austin - Pt. 2: Astrology and How it Can Help Us Heal]]>For Part 2 with Astrologer Kathy Marie Austin, Kendi Jo asks about how astrology can be used as a tool to heal past traumas, and how one can start to learn more about one's own birth chart. This episode is filled with wisdom, hope and a sense that 'in the end, everything is going to be alright.'

Want to read Kathy's book? Click here to order: https://www.amazon.co.za/Inner-Strength-Unleashed-Adversity-Empowerment/dp/B0DTKQ4JKQ

Keen to learn more about Kathy Marie Austin? Here is her website: https://kathymarieaustin.com/

Looking to learn more about your birth chart? Visit https://www.astro.com/horoscope

]]>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 11:36:10 GMT00:32:37full221111trueKendi Jod26ba73f-92a3-44fc-8d87-9fbbec2aaf0a<![CDATA[Kathy Marie Austin Pt. 1 - Astrology]]>This week, host Kendi Jo is joined by Kathy Marie Austin, an Astrologer who shares how she went from being raised Catholic, always feeling like the odd one out, to embracing Astrology and its teachings. Kathy shares how the struggles of single motherhood, sheer determination, and the willingness to never give up shaped her journey and her understanding of herself and how she has been able to integrate this into her parenting as the parent of adult children. Tune in now!

Want to learn more about Kathy and her services? Simply click here: https://kathymarieaustin.com/

]]>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 12:18:58 GMT00:51:19full221010trueKendi Joed43a6b2-c784-47f8-9cf0-936c83428efd<![CDATA[Wendi Pt.2 - God Does NOT Care About My Underwear]]>In Part 2 with Wendi, host Kendi Jo delves deeper into the process of deconstructing after leaving a high-demand religion, and how this process looks different for everyone. Together, Wendi and Kendi bravely and honestly talk about walking away, even if it means leaving everything and everyone you know, to save yourself. Tune in to this enlightening and inspiring episode.

If you'd like to follow Wendi Jensen and her work, you can:

Follow her on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@reconstructionwithwendi?lang=en-GB

Follow her on IG: https://www.instagram.com/wendijadej/

Visit her website: www.wendijensen.com

Or, order her book on Amazon here: https://a.co/d/0gI5LLWg

]]>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 17:54:22 GMT00:32:51full2299trueKendi Jof0e13a15-8406-4f3b-9f69-6c20b2fcc237<![CDATA[Wendi - Motherhood, Deconstruction and Honoring Your Past]]>We welcome back Wendi from Ep.4 to dive deeper into her questioning Mormonism and how long that process of unlearning and unravelling really took. Together, Wendi and Kendi look back on motherhood and their shared experiences of being fear-mongered into obedience and submission to keep their families safe from eternal damnation.

]]>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 18:05:24 GMT00:36:41full2288trueKendi Jo6939dc90-8a83-4a47-a9cd-6ace7acc8ebb<![CDATA[Solo Episode - Imposter Syndrome NO MORE!]]>This week, host Kendi Jo does a solo episode and talks about her experience with a term we're all too familiar with, especially as women - Imposter Syndrome. Kendi shares how one promise to her grandmother kept bringing her back to a place of self-doubt when it came to pursuing her education, and how she has since shifted her perspective. Tune in now to learn more about her journey outside of fear and into radical self-love, acceptance and gratitude.

]]>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 09:02:06 GMT00:23:43full2277trueKendi Joac8df1a8-0ed0-4021-b9f9-4ad44a714e2e<![CDATA[Mariama - Life as a Black Woman in the LDS Church]]>This week, host Kendi Jo chats with a guest from across the pond. Mariama is an ex-Mormon from England with a diverse, multicultural background. After giving birth to her son, she had a revelation that can only be described as an 'aha!' moment, after which she decided to step away from the LDS church. Her story is incredible, thought-provoking and filled with wisdom that can only come from deep scars.

Find Mariama on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/unravelwithmariama

Go follow Mariama on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@unravelwithmariama

]]>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 07:58:48 GMT01:03:12full2266trueKendi Jo8d657316-9b76-496e-bf8c-6a693bdc1278<![CDATA[Let's Talk About Sex!]]>Ready for a conversation that will stretch you? Hop on board, we're going exploring! This week, Kendi welcomes back Berdene from Season 1 to talk about...SEX. Between awkward giggles, Kendi and Berdene share honest truths and authentic experiences in the hope of awakening the healthy sexual power that lies within each of us. Our bodies have been designed to experience pleasure, so why not embrace it and enjoy it for what it is?

If you'd like to join the Private Facebook Support Group for WOMEN ONLY, please click the following link: https://www.facebook.com/groups/pioneerwomenscircle

You don't want to miss this one. ;)

]]>Thu, 12 Mar 2026 09:44:43 GMT00:49:26full2255trueKendi Jo98ba7568-c802-40a9-a845-44388097289c<![CDATA[Wendi - Making My Way Out of Mormonism]]>This week, Kendi has the privilege of sitting down with Wendi Jensen, an ex-Mormon who has completely turned her life around and has learned to embrace life as an authentic, vivacious and self-aware woman standing on her own two feet. Wendi has a Facebook support group called Empowered Former LDS (link: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2389666891074742) and has written a book titled "The Healing Questions Guide: Relevant Questions to Ask the Mind to Activate Healing in the Body" (Amazon link: https://www.amazon.co.za/Healing-Questions-Guide-Relevant-Activate/dp/151182574X). If you'd like to follow Wendi on TikTok, her handle is (https://www.tiktok.com/@reconstructionwithwendi )

Tune in to listen to her incredible journey!

]]>Wed, 04 Mar 2026 18:06:27 GMT01:08:12full2244trueKendi Jo7b0c6f9f-536e-4a66-9ccc-090f8980b737<![CDATA[Sheila - Proof That Starting Over Isn’t the End]]>This week, host Kendi Jo sits down with Sheila, a women's shelter coordinator who has experienced homelessness herself as a child and also as an adult. This unique perspective allows Sheila to take listeners on a journey of starting over multiple times, refusal to accept the status quo, and the resilience of the human spirit. Have a listen now.

]]>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 18:47:39 GMT00:29:07full2233trueKendi Joab4864ac-38a9-4b1b-886b-857954ce169c<![CDATA[Olivia - Growing Up with a Transgender Parent]]>In this week's episode, we chat to Olivia. A brave young woman who shares her lived experience of what it was like growing up in a home where her dad started his transgender journey. Olivia shares some often-overlooked details from a child's perspective and reminds us to have compassion and an open mind when dealing with others, irrespective of their gender.

]]>Thu, 19 Feb 2026 13:29:59 GMT00:44:43full2222trueKendi Jo31f3daa3-5be6-4094-9af7-abf9964d5891<![CDATA[Setting Some Intentions for 2026]]>Season 2 is here, and this year, host Kendi Jo has some major surprises in store for listeners. While Season 1 touched on her history, past traumas and injustices, Season 2 is wholly focused on education, upliftment, and finding JOY despite the heartache/s of the past. Tune in now!

]]>Wed, 11 Feb 2026 04:58:04 GMT00:23:56full2211trueKendi Jo871af3ce-9e16-46df-bb9b-47dabd56981c<![CDATA[Learning to 'Mother' Me | The Modern Day Pioneer™ Podcast]]>In our final episode of 2025, host Kendi Jo talks about the experience of having her family ripped apart by her choosing to leave Mormonism. As a mother, she takes an honest look at what has transpired with courage, honesty and self-reflection. She shares her message of hope with others who may be experiencing something similar and provides comfort for an extremely challenging situation. Tune in now.

]]>Tue, 30 Dec 2025 19:54:25 GMT00:36:17full111111trueKendi Jo22df87d5-31a7-477a-95ee-6601ace8ea48<![CDATA[The Modern Day Pioneer™ Podcast | A Candid Conversation About My Mother]]>How many of us can say that we're brave enough to unpack our most challenging experiences with strangers on the internet? This week, host Kendi Jo takes us on a tender journey filled with heartache, truth, and freedom. When speaking about a parent who has abused a child, we often overlook the other parent and what their role could be in said abuse. Kendi tackles this topic head-on and takes an introspective look at what took place in her family home. Listen now to learn more.

]]>Tue, 23 Dec 2025 07:48:08 GMT00:46:47full111010trueKendi Jo65ebd233-86f7-418f-878c-6690af939b57<![CDATA[The Modern Day Pioneer™ Podcast | Confronting the Reality of My Abuse ]]>This week's episode takes an unflattering look at the reality of what takes place when religion, control, and abuse intertwine, and how this exploits children and protects pedophiles. Host Kendi Jo bravely recounts her experiences and sheds important light on why speaking out is vital to stop the cycle.

]]>Tue, 16 Dec 2025 11:42:56 GMT00:40:45full1199trueKendi Jo75168762-2890-4db3-9560-a94fde90ebfa<![CDATA[The Modern Day Pioneer™ Podcast | Divorce: 10 Regrets Turned Lessons]]>In this week's episode, host Kendi Jo takes us on an unfiltered journey of the spectrum of human flaws. One of the hardest things to do is to look inward and own up to our mistakes, and Kendi does this with humility, proving that if we take the time to heal properly, we too can move past heartache and trauma. Tune in now.

]]>Wed, 10 Dec 2025 18:42:31 GMT00:24:55full1188trueKendi Jo4b71846a-a5dc-43e9-936d-4ff2020124a9<![CDATA[The Modern Day Pioneer™ Podcast | Walking Away from a 26-Year Marriage]]>In this week’s episode, host Kendi Jo opens up about the complexities of her 26-year marriage and the divorce that followed. With refreshing honesty, she reflects on both the beautiful and the painful moments, bravely examining the challenges through two lenses: the Mormon framework she once lived within, and the kinder, more grace-filled perspective she’s found on the other side.

]]>Thu, 04 Dec 2025 10:56:49 GMT00:28:16full1177trueKendi Jof21af899-49ac-469a-963e-dcf97a876787<![CDATA[The Modern Day Pioneer™ Podcast | Lessons Learnt from Dating a Jackass]]>This week, host Kendi Jo takes us on a wild ride! She delves into a toxic relationship from her past to highlight to women the red flags she needed to take note of. From breaking the stigma that girls DO shit, to walking away from a relationship that was not serving her, Kendi now casts her gaze to the future. Viva intuition!

]]>Tue, 25 Nov 2025 09:29:05 GMT00:36:08full1166trueKendi Jofeff2132-df19-4a60-8941-61a7c1f4113e<![CDATA[The Modern Day Pioneer™ Podcast | Our First Guest Pt. 2]]>This week, host Kendi Jo welcomes back Berdene from Episode 4. They continue to unpack their own experiences with religion, and look to the future with hope as they share ways in which they have both healed. Although the path to healing is never quite complete, they both encourage others that it is a necessary, challenging, and rewarding journey to undertake. Take a listen, you definitely do not want to miss this.

]]>Tue, 18 Nov 2025 18:14:47 GMT00:34:23full1155trueKendi Jo6df02fe0-d426-4d62-a759-56b447e70865<![CDATA[The Modern Day Pioneer™ Podcast | Our First Guest! Pt.1]]>This week, host Kendi Jo welcomes her first guest on The Modern Day Pioneer™ Podcast! Berdene joins Kendi all the way from South Africa, and together they explore some harsh realities for women within high-demand religions. What makes this episode so unique is that it puts a spotlight on honest, uncomfortable, yet truthful accounts from two women from completely different places on earth - and different phases of life. Tune in to Part 1 now.

]]>Wed, 12 Nov 2025 19:00:02 GMT00:38:47full1144trueKendi Jo6a566b69-7c5b-4bc7-99c2-99a520260546<![CDATA[The Modern Day Pioneer™ Podcast | Looking Back to Move Forward]]>This week, host Kendi Jo takes us back in time on a journey of seismic proportions. Elizabeth Arnold Green, her great, great, great-grandmother, pulled a handcart from Iowa to Utah. Incredible, right? At the tender age of 23, she was exposed to severe weather conditions, extreme malnutrition, and even had to pull her dead companion on the back of said cart for several days. The tragedy, and bravery, does not end there...

]]>Tue, 04 Nov 2025 18:35:00 GMT00:28:02full1133trueKendi Jo282cf6de-b22d-475d-b2fd-2928d1ec38af<![CDATA[The Modern Day Pioneer™ Podcast | The Journey of Healing]]>In the second episode of The Modern Day Pioneer™ Podcast, host Kendi Jo takes us on a short yet impactful journey of self-reflection, healing your inner child, and what life can look like when we realize our self-worth.

]]>Mon, 27 Oct 2025 14:13:27 GMT00:27:51full1122trueKendi Jo73881d89-3900-415e-b77e-50c704ffa3c9<![CDATA[The Modern Day Pioneer™ Podcast | An Introduction]]>In this episode of The Modern Day Pioneer™ podcast, host Kendi Jo shares her personal journey of questioning her identity and beliefs within Mormonism, healing from childhood sexual abuse, and the significance of October 20th in her life. She emphasizes the importance of awareness around abuse and the complexities of worthiness in religious contexts, while also expressing hope for healing and positive change.

]]>ArizonaMon, 20 Oct 2025 15:49:48 GMT00:25:01full1111trueKendi Jo