Unapologetically Crunchy is a holistic and spiritual health & wellness podcast that explores whole-body wellness, conscious parenting, ancestral remedies with a twist of personal growth, healing & spirituality. Every episode (available in audio & in video on YouTube) features authentic conversations offering new perspectives, practical guidance, actionable tips and meaningful expert insights that listeners can apply immediately to improve their everyday lives.
Tune in weekly (every Monday) as we explore topics like clean beauty, healthy food and ingredients, alternative healing modalities, holistic medicine, quantum healing, sustainable living, mindful living, entrepreneurship (and beyond!) through conversations with inspiring experts. Each episode breaks down holistic & spiritual wellness topics in a simple, approachable way so you can make informed decisions that align with your values.
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Non-Toxic Cookware, Natural Healing in Hospitals and Finding Inner Peace | Marguerite & Karl
Can scratched nonstick pans be dangerous? Do hospitals heal better with nature-inspired design? And what's the mindset shift that makes dealing with rude people easier? Marguerite & Karl are diving into all of it in this week's episode!
This week, we're talking about:
why a single scratch on certain nonstick pans might matter more than you'd think and which nontoxic cookware we trust instead.
the surprisingly simple way to care for cast iron and stainless steel cookware (without the anxiety!)
our dream hospital: treatments balanced with natural medicine modalities that actually supports healing.
the Empty Boat Theory...the perspective shift that's helped us stop taking other people's behavior so personally.
the fascinating takeaway from the 85-year Harvard Study of Adult Development on what really leads to a happy, meaningful life.
big news: our crunchy product reviews series is officially launching this week on our youtube (https://www.youtube.com/@crunchypod) channel!
✨ if this episode resonated with you, please rate, review, and subscribe to Unapologetically Crunchy for more conversations on holistic and spiritual wellness for the mind, body & soul 🙏
👀 you can find us:
🎥 watch → youtube
🎧 listen → spotify, apple podcasts, amazon music & iheartradio
💌 read → substack (https://crunchypod.substack.com/) (weekly emails & all the extras!)
🤩 follow along with us on our socials!
instagram → @crunchypod
facebook → crunchypod
youtube → @crunchypod
📝 on the web (full shownotes + sources) → crunchypod.com
💫connect with marguerite → instagram.com/margueritebuer
💫connect with karl → instagram.com/uncommonstandpoint & uncommonstandpoint.substack.com
💜peace, love + CRUNCH!
27 Jul 2026
Monday Throwback EMDR Therapy Explained: Eye Movements, Wild Dreams & Real Healing with Dana Carretta-Stein
In this episode, we're breaking down EMDR therapy (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) and how it helps the brain process trauma, stress, anxiety, and emotional blocks. Dana Carretta-Stein, a certified EMDR therapist, explains how EMDR approach works and who can benefit.
EMDR therapy is an evidence-based, trauma-informed approach that supports nervous system regulation and emotional healing by helping the brain reprocess stored memories. Whether you're EMDR-curious or already familiar with trauma therapy, this episode offers a clear, approachable explanation of how EMDR works and who it can help.
We're diving into:
+ What EMDR actually is and the science behind it
+ How EMDR helps people heal…including children too
+ How to find the right therapist
+ The surprising role of dreams in the EMDR healing process
+ And we tackle some of the common misconceptions surrounding EMDR in a little game of True or False
Dana Carretta-Stein is a Certified EMDR Therapist and Licensed Mental Health Counselor. You may know her from Instagram as The EMDR Coach, and she's also the founder of Peaceful Living Mental Health Counseling in Scarsdale, NY, where she's built a thriving group practice specializing in EMDR therapy and trauma-informed care.
✨ If this episode resonated with you, please rate, review, and subscribe to Unapologetically Crunchy for more conversations on holistic and spiritual wellness for the mind, body & soul.
+ on the web danacarretta.com (http://danacarretta.com/)
+ on instagram @the_emdr_coach (https://www.instagram.com/the_emdr_coach/)
+ show notes & transcript for this episode crunchypod.com/episode/dana-carretta-stein
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☮️ peace, love + CRUNCH!
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14 Jul 2026
We've Been Wearing Shoes Wrong Our Whole Lives with Anya of Anya's Reviews
Are the shoes in your closet slowly destroying your feet...and your posture, your pelvic floor and your back? Anya of Anya's Reviews joins Marguerite and Karl to break down everything the shoe industry never told us: why conventional shoes are basically foot prisons, what "barefoot" actually means and how to make the switch without messing yourself up in the process.
In this episode:
The 4 things that make a shoe "barefoot" (and why most shoes fail all of them)
What a narrow toe box actually does to your feet over decades
The surprising connection between your feet and your pelvic floor
Why bunions might be a shoe problem, not a you problem
How to transition without going too fast
Kids and barefoot shoes, when to start and what to look for
The Barefoot Shoe Expo how it went from a warehouse with 125 people to 1,800 at a Chicago convention
✨ if this episode resonated with you, please rate, review, and subscribe to Unapologetically Crunchy for more conversations on holistic and spiritual wellness for the mind, body & soul 🙏
👀 you can find Anya at:
+ on the web: anyasreviews.com
+ on instagram: instagram.com/anyasreviews
+ show notes & transcript for this episode: crunchypod.com/episode/anyas-reviews
👀 you can find us:
🎥 watch → youtube
🎧 listen → spotify, apple podcasts, amazon music & iheartradio
💌 read → substack (https://crunchypod.substack.com/) (weekly emails & all the extras!)
🤩 follow along with us on our socials!
instagram → @crunchypod
facebook → crunchypod
youtube → @crunchypod
📝 on the web → crunchypod.com
🛍️ shop merch → unapologeticallycrunchy.com
💫connect with karl → uncommonstandpoint.substack.com
💜peace, love + CRUNCH!
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