My Crunchy Zen Era
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Welcome to My Crunchy Zen Era — we're not exactly sure what it means, but we're figuring it out. It started when I asked my friends: How do you create a life you love? Then it turned into a podcast full of a little fun, a little humor, and a whole lot of curiosity. Each week we dive into a fresh topic with a guest, exploring everything from everyday joys to life’s bigger questions. Whether we’re laughing, learning, or just letting things unfold, this show is your weekly dose of lighthearted inspiration.Hosted by Nicole Swisher.
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The podcast explores a variety of topics centered around wellness, personal growth, and humor, with episodes including discussions on recycling myths, irrational fears, and wellness practices like float therapy. It invites listeners to embrace imperfection and asks genuine questions about living joyfully in a complex world.

Just your average millennial with a traumatic brain injury trying to simplify life in a chaotic world. Since I don’t remember half of what I hear, the best option was obviously to record smart people answering my questions about life. And it’d just be downright awkward if I didn’t share it on a podcast.
Welcome to My Crunchy Zen Era… we’re not exactly sure what it is but we’re figuring it out!
Hosted by Nicole Swisher.
Trigger Warning: Discussion of Suicide in the Episode.
Nicole sits down with Internet personality Carollynn Xavier. A self described driven weirdo that accepts herself.. Carollynn has built an audience as the Recovering Californian.. a transplant from the west coast adjusting quite nicely to the slower pace afforded with Southern Living.
Carollynn is an Orthodox Christian Catechumen, former atheist, recovering love addict, and Mom! Carollynn and Nicole discuss what it truly means to turn your life around with your faith! They discuss priorities and how to make your life work in whatever situation you find yourself in.
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Guest: Carollynn Xavier
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