Keeping It Real

"The enlisted man is the expert in the application of violence; the officer is the expert in the administration of violence." In this highly compelling and conversational episode of Keeping It Real, host @RealJennGodfrey sits down with @blackmetalfirearms, a US Army Veteran and the founder of Black Metal Firearms. Dave pulls back the curtain on his "feral" childhood in rural California, his rocky...

"People, prayers, and pills. Reach out to the community who will stand by your side, because doing this alone, you will get your butt kicked." In this deeply moving and exceptionally raw episode of Keeping It Real, @RealJennGodfrey sits down with US Navy Veteran @zakdushey for an unfiltered look into the terrifying realities of hidden mental illness. Zak shares his transition from a headstrong, hi...

"Nobody is coming to save me. I am going to be my own rich man."  In this powerful and candid episode of Keeping It Real, host @RealJennGodfrey sits down with independent powerhouse and business owner Nicole (Niki) for an unfiltered conversation on modern relationships, the illusion of digital abundance, and the absolute necessity of self-reliance. @lca_sandiego breaks down the psychological toll...

Most conventional pathways encourage individuals to succumb to adversity and accept a life of limitations. In this profoundly candid episode of Keeping It Real, host Jenn Godfrey sits down with Nicole, a powerhouse entrepreneur, twin mom, and resilient fighter who built her success from the ground up. Nicole shares her unhinged childhood, her journey of being displaced without financial security,...

At 2AM, @RealJennGodfrey walked into a bathroom and half her face was paralyzed. She collapsed on the floor. They code redded her, shut the floor down, and rushed her to the ICU all in the middle of an already traumatic week-long hospital stay for delivery. Neurology's verdict: her Bell's palsy was so severe her face would probably never fully come back. @the_fertility_expert's response: get the n...

Most women trying to conceive are told to go straight to IVF before anyone checks the real reasons why they're struggling. Fertility specialist @the_fertility_expert joins @RealJennGodfrey to break down why your OB is not equipped to support your fertility challenges, what the thyroid TSH range actually needs to be for conception, and why 50% of all fertility issues are male factor yet almost neve...

Postpartum recovery and women's life cycles involve deep physical, emotional, and hormonal transitions that are rarely discussed openly. In this conversation, we explore what actually happens during and after childbirth — from natural birth experiences to postpartum recovery, emotional strain, burnout, and identity shifts. This is not a highlight story. It is a grounded discussion about the real p...

On paper, I looked like an elite warrior. At home, the mask came off. In this profoundly candid and powerful episode of Keeping It Real, @RealJennGodfrey sits down with  @Thedrewsinclair  , a recently retired 20-year veteran of the United States Coast Guard. Drew shares his gripping journey from an elite helicopter rescue swimmer-a unit with an 80% attrition rate comparable to the Navy SEALs-to cl...

"Vanity is human, but safety is non-negotiable." In this episode of the Keeping it Real Podcast, Jenn Godfrey sits down with Ann from Allure Skin and Lase r to strip away the myths surrounding the aesthetic industry. With over 15 years in the business, Ann shares the "behind-the-curtain" details on what truly makes a med spa safe and why a board-certified medical director is the most important par...

"Success is 70% physical. A strong body creates a strong mind—there are no shortcuts." In this powerhouse continuation of the Keeping It Real series, Jenn Godfrey is joined once again by Johnny Utah . This episode pulls back the curtain on the mental framework required to bounce back from rock bottom and maintain elite-level discipline for decades. Johnny shares his raw journey from a high school...

"I used to buy heroin every day... now I find my peace in a tree stand." In this gripping episode of Keeping It Real, Jenn Godfrey sits down with the man, the myth, and the nickname: Johnny Utah. While he shares a name with Keanu Reeves' iconic character in Point Break, the real-life story of this former undercover narcotics agent is even more intense. Johnny takes us behind the scenes of his 16-y...

A fat horse is not a healthy horse. Real cowboying happens outside the comments section. In this high-energy episode of Keeping It Real , Jenn Godfrey sits down with TJ, the "Black Cowboy of Gilbert" and founder of the Copper State Riding Club. This isn't your trendy, festival-style country talk—this is a raw look at the discipline, values, and mental toughness required to live the cowboy lifestyl...

The pearl is made out of the irritation. We have to become more pearl-like. In this inaugural episode of Keeping It Real, host Jenn Godfrey welcomes her longtime mentor and friend, Denise Wiesner. Denise is a renowned holistic Chinese acupuncturist, certified sex coach, and author of Conceiving with Love. Together, they dive deep into the world of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and the transfo...

I knew how to move in that environment... I developed grit at an early age because I had to. In this episode of Keeping It Real, Jenn Godfrey sits down with Rod Richard, a former coach for the New York Mets and a high-performance fitness expert. Rod shares his raw journey from growing up on the tough streets of the Bay Area to reaching the pinnacle of professional sports coaching, and why he event...

"What makes your heartbeat?" In this episode of Keeping It Real, Jenn Godfrey sits down with Parker Alexander, the visionary founder, CEO, and lead designer of The Heartbeat Brand. From a hand-drawn EKG design of Lake Tahoe to a premium, faith-based global movement, Parker's journey is a masterclass in blending creativity with purpose. They dive deep into the origins of the "Freedom" hat, the impo...

Keeping It Real with Jenn Godfrey is where grit meets grace. Hosted by twin mom, entrepreneur, world traveler, and wellness and Bell's palsy advocate Jenn Godfrey, this podcast dives into real stories of resilience, reinvention, and radical ownership. After surviving a near fatal car accident at 16 and a life threatening twin birth, Jenn turned trauma into transformation. She quit drinking at 30,...