Connor and Kenzie

The Daily Struggles Podcast

Society EN ↓ 15 episodes

Life is messy, unpredictable, and full of daily struggles—and that's exactly what we're here to talk about. Originally launched by two graduate students navigating the challenges of earning their master's degrees, The Daily Struggled Podcast began as a space for honest conversations about academics, personal growth, mental health, relationships, and everything in between. After taking a hiatus to focus on busy schedules and completing their graduate programs, co-hosts Mackenzie Berlinguet and Connor McCarthy are back and better than ever. Now rebranded and refreshed, The Daily Struggled Podcas...

Author

Connor and Kenzie

Episodes

#14 Catchup and Twin Telepathy 06/18/26 18.06.2026 1:34:16

Kenzie and Connor are joined once again by returning guest Devyn (Connor's twin sister) for a laid-back catch-up session. From post-grad life updates and Devyn's recent wedding to mental health, self-care, and Kenzie's best tips from her time in the Ulta Beauty world, no topic is off-limits. Of course, they also share plenty of current life struggles, funny moments, and everything in between. Than...

#13 We are back :) 06/03/2026 04.06.2026 1:33:21

Welcome back! Kenzie and Connor chat about the time they had off and the new developments in their life since they last got to yap it out. Thank you to everyone who reached out asking where the pod went! We missed doing the podcasts every week and it felt nice to know others missed us too!

#12 He's a Runner, He's a Track Star (4/3/25) 03.04.2025 1:13:29

Hey everyone! Today we have a special guest... someone who has been brought up before many a times and is a very close support to us. He is known for being an endurance athlete, a competitive swimmer, triathelete, an ironman, and obviously, Connor's significant other. Listen in as we discuss his past achievements, future goals, and how he manages his day to day!

#11 Sports and Shows *In a British Accent* (3/27/25) 27.03.2025 39:55

Hey everyone! Listen in as we talk about the last couple weeks, our progress towards our goals, and the fun St Paddys Day 5K we just completed! We hope you enjoy

#10 Girl Bossing (2/27/25) 27.02.2025 50:00

Listen in as Kenzie and Connor chat with a special guest about life outside of graduating college, cats, and motivation. We hope you enjoy!

#9 The Running Recap (2/20/25) 21.02.2025 39:34

Hey everyone we are back!! Listen in as Kenzie and Connor discuss their latest excursions such as going to Austin, and starting some of their goals for 2025. We hope you enjoy!

#8 New Year Same Girls (1/5/25) 10.01.2025 1:04:17

Happy 2025! Listen in as Kenzie and Connor discuss what they have been doing during their winter break and their new year's resolutions!

#7 Our First (Official) Guest! (12/15/24) 15.12.2024 1:03:35

Listen in as Kenzie and Connor welcome their first official guest on their podcast! They discuss finals week, the holidays, and what has been going on in their lives as of recent! We hope you enjoy!

#6 Thankful and Exhausted (12/5/24) 06.12.2024 59:22

Listen in as Kenzie and Connor discuss there final stretch of the semester, Thanksgiving, and the holidays that are coming up soon.

#5 What is in Your Junk Drawer? (11/19/24) 20.11.2024 1:03:51

Kenzie and Connor discuss their own personal meaning of a junk drawer and what they find in their own junk drawers, both literally and metaphorically. This podcast sounds a little different due to it being virtual so bare with us! I hope you enjoy!

#4 "Holly Jolly" Personality (11/12/24) 12.11.2024 1:09:25

This week, Kenzie and Connor discuss the answers to their personality tests and what it means to them and how it does, and does not, relate to their life...along with a few other tangents, per usual.

Spooky Season (part 2) 05.11.2024 59:57

Kenzie and Connor discuss serial killers, psychopaths, and haunted houses in the second part of their spooky season episode. Trigger Warning!!! We discuss some pretty gruesome, triggering, and anxiety provoking topics so please skip this episode if it will affect you badly (we won't be upset I promise <3)

Spooky Season (Part 1) 05.11.2024 1:17:22

Kenzie and Connor discuss all things spooky season such as dreams, nightmares, paranormal activity, and more! Listen in to part 1 of their spooky season podcast!

#2 Commuting Through Burnout (10/22/24) 22.10.2024 1:05:54

Kenzie and Connor discuss what life looks like for them as commuters in grad school while also discussing how they maintain their social life in the midst of the chaos surrounding them, including the extreme burnout they face.

Pilot Episode 10/15/24 19.10.2024 59:28

Welcome to The Daily Struggles Podcast! Kenzie and Connor introduce themselves while going off on different tangents about how they met, how their lives are going, and some other silly nonsense and, you guessed it, a couple of struggles in their lives.