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Lori McKenna: Life is Hard, Go Full Force
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- May 5, 2026
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Summary
Welcome to Momville! In this episode, we’re hanging out with the legendary Lori McKenna, a three-time Grammy winner who somehow balanced raising five kids with a world-class songwriting career. We dive into her "internal rhythm" of 74 BPM and the hilarious reality of her early days showing up to open mics with a minivan and actual peanut butter on her guitar. Lori gets real about her 30-year marriage to Gene, their legendary four-degree thermostat war, and her self-described "underwhelming" mom status. From failing at selling Tupperware to writing hits for Taylor Swift, she shares how she won the lottery without ever buying a ticket. Whether you're obsessed with an empty kitchen sink or currently orbiting your adult children, join us for some funny thoughts and deep talks. Visit Lori: https://www.lorimckenna.com Join us: http://dadville.substack.com Thanks to Our Sponsors! Quince - Go to http://quince.com/dadville 365-day returns, plus free shipping on your order! Cove - Check out Cove at http://covesmart.com and use code DAD for an additional 10% off your first order! Shopify - Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial and start selling today at http://shopify.com/dadville This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp: Our listeners get 10% off their first month at http://betterhelp.com/dadville Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices