My Crunchy Zen Era
Podcast Description
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 or interesting people (sometimes… they’re even both!!) 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.
Nicole and Dr. Ben (orthopedic surgeon *and* comedian) dive into medicine, creativity, and courage. He'll tell you how dad jokes led to stand-up, plus the secrets to confidence, stage fright vs. surgical prep, and why creatives need creative escapes.
They'll also cover laughter's superpower, storytelling, grit, and the wild ride of stand-up. Nicole shares her own stand-up stumbles and podcast pivot. Plus, AI in medicine/law, identity, and uncovering the true meaning of Esquire.
It's all about creative courage: try, refine, stay curious, and pivot! Takeaway: Confidence = showing up, trying again, and living your dream life.
▶️ Subscribe to My Crunchy Zen Era for weekly dives into life's beautiful mess and the chaos that makes it all worthwhile.
Recommendations:
- Nicole's Amazon Store
- Born Standing Up by Steve Martin
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