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.
Comedian John Dollar joins the show to share his humor and takes on conspiracy theories. It is a wild ride from crop circles to the complex reality of information.
We break down the messy nature of trust in the modern era. John opens up about why he is skeptical of mainstream narratives. Did you know that intelligence agencies have historically influenced public opinion through disinformation campaigns?? It is a humorous and candid look at why it feels harder than ever to know what is actually real.
We also get into the lighter side of things, including John's unique perspective on clean comedy and life as a touring comic. Whether you are curious about specific conspiracy theories or just want to hear a great conversation about the current state of media, this episode covers it all.
▶️ Subscribe to My Crunchy Zen Era for more honest conversations about life's beautiful mess. What is the one conspiracy theory you actually believe in? Let us know in the comments.
Follow John Dollar on Instagram: @johndollarcomedy
Follow Nicole on Instagram: @thenicoleswisher
Follow Zeta on Instagram: @usernameihardlyknowher
Recommendations:
1. Succession on HBO
2. Float the Harpeth River in Tennessee
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