Brian and Brittany kick off season two by explaining what a coffee walk is and why it's their go-to tool for real conversation in marriage, parenting, and work. Then they recap a packed summer: a TEDx talk, three weeks in Italy, Disneyland Paris, family camps, and a big NIH grant update.

Key topics

• What a coffee walk is, and why it beats distracted conversation
• Why season one ended early — Brittany hit her limit prepping for her Charleston TEDx talk
• Three weeks in Italy (Rome, Florence, Venice, Pisa, Sardinia) and a stop in Paris
• Their daughter's surprise private meet-and-greet with Elsa and Anna
• The "rose, bud, thorn" check-in they use with their kids
• Brittany's rose: her parents' safety during the North Texas fires
• Brian's rose, bud, and thorn: relief, NIH grant limbo, and a middle-of-the-night dog incident

Timestamps

(00:00) Season two welcome (02:21) Why walking makes hard conversations easier (06:38) Why season one ended early (07:10) The Charleston TEDx talk (08:46) Three weeks in Italy (12:40) Points, business class, and Disneyland Paris (21:47) Rose, bud, thorn, explained (23:14) Brittany's rose: the North Texas fires (27:07) Brian's thorn: "I am surrounded by urine" (30:35) What's ahead this season

Notable quotes

• "A coffee walk is literally just a coffee and a walk."
• "One person can make a huge difference."

Links:

Watch our TEDx Talk here: https://youtu.be/rUVWb7wfLDE?si=HgFQMBhLfimirbTg

Check out Modern Mom Alchemy here: https://www.modernmomalchemy.com

This week we walk + talk all things:

• Why “coffee walks” create better conversations than sitting still
• The surprising reason arguments last longer when you’re not moving
• Funny but real life debates (is it green… or clear?!)
• The downside of “over-celebrating” kids milestones
• How to advocate for yourself in healthcare without being labeled difficult

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• Instagram: @CoffeeWalkMD
• TikTok: @CoffeeWalkMD
• YouTube: Coffee Walk MD

Disclaimer: Medical Information, not Advice.

This week we walk + talk all things:

• When life literally deletes your best conversation… and you have to laugh anyway
• The real reason “Coffee Walks” keep their marriage connected and fun
• A new communication game: “One for One” (and why it works)
• Behind-the-scenes of trauma surgery + what it actually takes to save a life
• Parenting reality: supporting your kid… even when they choose the “enemy”

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• Instagram: @CoffeeWalkMD
• TikTok: @CoffeeWalkMD
• YouTube: Coffee Walk MD

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This week we walk + talk all things:

• Why Coffee Walks sometimes lead to big fights — and why that’s actually healthy for a relationship
• The reality of marriage round two after divorce (and why communication looks different now)
• Spring in Charleston, neighborhood geese, and the surprisingly wholesome joy of seasonal routines
• The mental health impact of changing your workout routine — and why morning workouts hit differently
• Why parents are often hypocrites about habits we tell our kids to follow

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• Instagram: @CoffeeWalkMD
• TikTok: @CoffeeWalkMD
• YouTube: Coffee Walk MD

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This week we walk + talk all things:

• Why we skipped an episode for Love Is Blind — and what it sparked about modern relationships
• War, oil, and perspective: how global conflict affects everyday marriage conversations
• The rise of strong women… and the parallel wave of hyper-masculinity
• Career evolution at 40: drained vs. misaligned — how do you tell the difference?
• Behind the curtain: what it’s actually like in the OR (rituals, leadership & kindness under pressure)

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• Instagram: @CoffeeWalkMD
• TikTok: @CoffeeWalkMD
• YouTube: Coffee Walk MD

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This week we walk + talk all things:

• Why choosing the right medical facility matters as much as getting care
• How to decide between urgent care, freestanding ER, hospital ER, or calling 911
• Pediatric emergencies, fractures, cuts, and abdominal pain explained simply
• How calling ahead can save hours, stress, and massive medical bills
• Empowering families with medical knowledge before emergencies happen

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• Instagram: @CoffeeWalkMD
• TikTok: @CoffeeWalkMD
• YouTube: Coffee Walk MD
• Substack: @briankendallmd

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This week we walk + talk all things:

• Why a coffee walk is the secret weapon for ending fights and actually reconnecting
• February sports chaos, Olympic hot takes, and why people should mind their own business
• The millennial dilemma: conquer the world vs. disappear to a barefoot farm forever
• Defining relationship roles (vacations, chores, life) to avoid resentment
• Airing of grievances: the great shower shelf shampoo war
• Harrod's English Breakfast Tea: https://go.shopmy.us/p-43110616
• Harney & Sons Hot Cinnamon Spice: https://go.shopmy.us/p-43109886

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• Instagram: @CoffeeWalkMD
• TikTok: @CoffeeWalkMD
• YouTube: Coffee Walk MD

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This week we walk + talk all the things:

• What a Coffee Walk is and how walking changes the quality of hard conversations
• Supporting small businesses, s’mores lattes, and the heart behind local coffee shops, check out Harlow and Pearl: @harlowandpearl
• Warming shelters, healthcare realities, and why compassion shouldn’t have a temperature cutoff
• Current events: Grammys fashion, Justin Bieber’s return, authenticity, and public perception
• Remember when: being broke, splitting meals, service industry jobs, and building a life together

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• Instagram: @CoffeeWalkMD
• TikTok: @CoffeeWalkMD
• YouTube: Coffee Walk MD

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