November 25, 2025
43. Traveling with a Toddler, Crunchy Essentials, Co-Parenting & Real-Talk Q&A
<p>How do you navigate motherhood when you’re trying to do everything “right,” but real life keeps happening?</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode, Jordan and Kate dive into a real-life mashup of mom moments from navigating four flights alone with a toddler to the crunchy essentials that made travel smoother. They chat about house updates, gentle parenting wins, biological dentistry deep-dives, and the realities of co-parenting with respect and emotional safety. </p><p><br></p><h2><strong>Tune In to Hear:</strong></h2><p><br></p><ul><li>What Jordan actually packed for four flights alone with her toddler</li><li>TSA surprises (like unopened water bottles for babies!)</li><li>Simple toddler plane entertainment that actually works</li><li>How to keep routines intact while traveling (supplements, red light, EMF protection, etc.)</li><li>Real talk about co-sleeping, gentle parenting, & navigating parenting differences</li><li>Building a house, moving soon, and why she only visits the build site once a week</li><li>The truth about lip-tie revisions for adults and the emotional/physical release afterward</li><li>Thoughts on braces, retainers, spacers, and avoiding orthodontic issues in kids</li><li>Biological dentistry 101-cavities, fluoride, metal fillings, and root canals</li><li>Co-parenting mindset shifts, custody rhythms, and keeping things child-centered</li><li>How “sorted” they actually are and where they loosen up</li><li>Crunchy favorites, non-toxic swaps, and apps they love (and don’t love)</li><li>Therapy, nervous system health, and why emotional regulation matters more than perfection</li></ul><p><br></p><p><span style="color: rgb(13, 13, 13);"><span class="ql-cursor"></span>Timestamps:</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(13, 13, 13);">00:25–02:05 Traveling solo with a toddler and navigating four flights.</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(13, 13, 13);">03:35–04:45 Toddler snacks, travel gear, and supplements on the go.</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(13, 13, 13);">04:45–06:15 Keeping routines: red light, magnesium, castor oil, sleep tips.</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(13, 13, 13);">06:15–07:40 Easy toddler entertainment + funny passenger moments.</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(13, 13, 13);">07:40–08:40 Home build update and moving timeline.</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(13, 13, 13);">10:45–12:25 Adult lip-tie revision experience and recovery.</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(13, 13, 13);">12:25–13:55 Gentle parenting, validating toddler emotions, communication.</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(13, 13, 13);">15:40–17:25 Braces, retainers, expanders, and kids’ dental development.</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(13, 13, 13);">17:25–19:45 Biological dentistry, fake teeth, implants, metal sensitivity.</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(13, 13, 13);">21:25–23:25 Cavities, mouth breathing, and myofunctional therapy.</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(13, 13, 13);">23:25–25:25 Co-parenting schedules, holidays, and staying flexible.</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(13, 13, 13);">26:55–28:25 College years, degrees, pregnancy, and life path shifts.</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(13, 13, 13);">28:25–29:35 EWG, water reports, and clean product apps.</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(13, 13, 13);">29:35–31:25 How “sorted” they really are with food and lifestyle.</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(13, 13, 13);">31:25–33:25 Organic clothing, favorite brands, and travel food choices.</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(13, 13, 13);">33:25–35:25 Vitality leggings obsession and fitness competition talk.</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(13, 13, 13);">35:25–36:55 Non-toxic underwear line, therapy sessions, and fears of “graduating.”</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(13, 13, 13);">36:55–End Virtual therapy, EMDR, neurofeedback, and episode wrap-up.</span></p><p><br></p><p><span style="color: rgb(13, 13, 13);">Connect with us:</span></p><p><span style="background-color: transparent;">Kate</span><a href="https://www.instagram.com/thatcrunchymomkate/" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; 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