Kinda Crunchy Momcast

Join us this week on a very relevant episode as the kinda crunchy ladies dive into topics ranging from food dyes, the FDA vs RFK Jr., and family doctors! Enjoy this episode and please leave a review and rate the podcast so we can continue growing!

It's that time of year again! BACK TO SCHOOL! This episode is for every mom no matter what stage of school life you are in. This week Katie and Meghan dive into their own back to school situations. They talk about their excitement for new chapters as well as the anticipation of the unknown. Make sure and rate and review the podcast! Let us know what you're looking forward, or what you're worrying about leading into your own back to school season! You can do this in the interact section on Spotify or leave a review on Apple Podcasts!

This week we have our husbands on the show with us! We ask them a few questions about what they thought about our crunchy journeys and we ask what some of the things that they do now that we are crunchy.

This is a quick episode this week because it is the prelude to an episode with our husbands! in this episode we talk about that and then the next episode will be with Katie's husband Rick and Meghan's husband David.

Join the Kinda Crunchy ladies as they get ready for the 4th of July! In this episode they cover the dirty dozen and the Clean 15 as well as seed oils vs clean oils! Enjoy the episode and don't forget the to rate 5 stars and leave a comment! The KCL's would love to hear from you.

Join the Kinda Crunchy ladies this week as they discuss the dirty side of bath time. They talk all about the products that are supposed to be cleaning us, when in reality they are causing all sorts of issues with our bodies.

Welcome back for part 2! This week we talk all about sunscreen and sun protection.

This week on the Kinda Crunchy Podcast we are going to be talking about summer time pests...TICKS! In part one of this two part series we are talking all about ticks and bugs and how we combat them!

This week on The Kinda Crunchy Momcast the ladies talk all about moms and mother's day. From the challenges of motherhood to the importance of solitude. And get your husbands because they talk about gift ideas for mother's day! 0:00 Intro 3:25 Current Events 9:45 Best Things About Motherhood 15:50 Challenging Things 25:20 Changing the Mindset of Motherhood 33:00 Solitude 46:08 Gift Ideas

In this weeks episode the kinda crunchy ladies talk about getting outside! with the summer right around the corner there's no better time than now to get outside with the family and have some fun! If you listen on Apple Podcasts please leave us a review! we would love to hear from you. Let us know what you want us to talk about! If you listen on Spotify make sure and leave us a response on our podcast question located in the Q&A section of the episode details! 0:00 intro 2:55 Kinda Crunchy News 7:50 Outdoors Convo 40:56 Grounding 48:50 Products of the Week

In this episode the kinda crunchy ladies talk about gardening. While Katie has a few years under her belt, Meghan is embarking on her first season gardening. Resources: Brian Lowell - Companion Planting for Beginners Baker's Creek Seed Catalog The Time Life Complete Gardner (organic vegetable gardening) Gardening Hacks - Jon VanZile

In this episode the kinda crunchy ladies sit down and review their not so relaxing spring break weeks! Then, Meghan tells the story of her daughter's Frenectomy journey. She goes through all the highs and lows and talks about all that went right and the things she would've done differently. We hope this episode is a resource for those of you who may be in a similar situation! 0:00 Rambling/Banter 2:42 Intro 4:25 Katie's recap of the week 10:07 Meghan's recap of the week 11:45 Frenectomy Story 1:00:00 Katie makes Meghan eat Kale chips 1:04:00 Meghan's show and tell (Needed Hydration Packs) 1:07:20 "Positive Parenting Solutions" - Amy McCready

Buckle up for this episode. It's a wild ride through the crunchy current events. This episode is full of information and entertainment as the Kinda Crunchy ladies cover topics ranging from micro plastics to easter baskets! 0:00 Intro 5:38 Kinda Crunchy News 5:42 Meghan: Micro Plastics 11:20 Katie: Food Recalls/Complementary Health Approaches/Red Dye 42:00 Easter Baskets 43:58 Candy Trade In Program Episode References: -@naptimekitchen (instagram) -Momivation Article (Best natural and organic halloween candy)

'Tis the season for New Year's Resolutions. They Kinda Crunchy crew is back with crunchy resolutions for their families in the new year. Let us know down below what some of your resolutions are for the new year!

It's officially Christmas season! We are so excited for the upcoming holiday but we all know that this can be a stressful time of year. We have all felt overwhelmed during this time of the year but we don't have to! In this episode we share 6 ways that we have found help us keep our sanity through the holidays. Share below things that you do to stay sane during the holidays!

This week on Kinda Crunchy we talk about Thanksgiving meal swaps. We go over all of the things that we do to try and stay healthy but also enjoy the wonderful food that accompanies this holiday. Let us know what your favorite Thanksgiving dish is and if you have a swap let us know!

In this episode we look back and give our final thoughts on the school series that just wrapped up. We wanted to talk about some of our favorite things that came out of this series and discuss some of the things that we learned while producing them. We had so much fun putting these episodes together for all of you! We hope that they were helpful and that you enjoyed them as much as we did.

This week we sit down with a dear friend, Elaine! Elaine is a mother of 3 wonderful children all of which attend public school. She has a Junior in High school, a Junior High goer, and a middle schooler. In this episode Elaine explains why her and her husband chose public schools for their children. She goes into the benefits that she has seen for her kids and also speaks to some of the hesitations and fears that go along with public school. We hope that you have enjoyed this series and that it has helped shine some light on different schooling options.

Welcome back for part 3 of 4 for the school choice series. This week Katie's friend Molly comes on the podcast to talk about her families journey with choosing the right private school for their kids. As Molly says in the interview, they are more worried about their kids getting into "heaven not Harvard" when it comes to their kids education.

This week we sit down with Brittany to talk about homeschooling. Brittany is a mother of 6 and homeschools all of them! In this episode she breaks down why her and her husband chose this option as well as how she teaches multiple kids in multiple grades while making sure each of her children gets exactly what they need. This is a fascinating episode with some great conversation.

This week we start the School Series. Looking into varies different education options. In this series we will explore four types of education and discuss how different schooling options can fit different families. In this episode we have our first guest, Mallorey Thompson. Mallorey is the dean of the lower school of a Classical Christian Academy. We hope you enjoy the episode, and don't forget to rate the show and leave a review!

The second installment of the back to school series!

It's that time of year again, back to school! Join us for the first part of a two part back to school series. In this first episode we discuss lunch options, lunch containers, and school supply swaps.

This week the moms recap Episode 3 with some significant life updates! Enjoy this episode as we dive into a few things that may have changed in the hospital bag. Also stick around at the end for the recommendations/products of the week where Katie shares her excitement to be working out again and Meghan shares about her and her husbands date night to see Sound of Freedom!   If you would like to purchase or donate tickets to see sound of freedom please visit the link below: https://www.angel.com/pay-it-forward/sound-of-freedom?utm_campaign=sound-of-freedom-theatrical&utm_medium=direct&utm_source=angel-freedom   If you would like to learn more about Tim Ballard and his Organization "Operation Underground Railroad" please visit his website linked below: https://ourrescue.org

All things baby. In this episode Katie and Meghan dive into some hospital bag essentials. With Meghan's second baby due soon they tackle what they pack when they are about to deliver a baby. Reach out to us on Instagram and let us know what your hospital bag essentials are!

Who knew that after you got married and had kids you would have to start dating again... We aren't talking about cheating on your husbands we're talking about finding your mom friends! Let's be honest, it is overwhelming trying to find other moms that you not only get along with but share similar thoughts on how you want to raise your children. It can be a stressful process, especially if you are an introvert. In this episode we talk about some of our own personal struggles with this exact thing. We also talk about things you can do to help out on your own journey.

Welcome to the first episode of the Kinda Crunchy Podcast! In this episode Katie and Meghan sit down and introduce themselves and give a quick look at what this podcast is all about. If you are worried about what is in your cleaning products but also run through the fast food line occasionally this is the place for you! Here at Kinda Crunchy we understand that life happens fast and sometimes chicken nuggets are the savior we need. This is a place of zero judgment and a place where we strive to make the best choices for our own family situations and share our stories and research with you. We hope you enjoy the episode, welcome to the Kinda Crunchy family!