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 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 sits down the Red-Haired Archaeologist Amanda Hope Haley! Amanda went to Harvard, but that's the least interesting thing she shares on this episode.
Was Goliath actually a giant? Do you know the truth about Mary Magdalene? Amanda is a wealth of knowledge ready to bridge the gap between academia and us. Amanda helps us understand what archaeology is and what it is not.
Have you secretly wanted to be Indiana Jones? Turns out, you can go on an archological dig for your next vacation. You're gonna have to listen to find out how (don't google it).
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