In our final episode of 2025, we're sharing our favorite crunchy resources to help you continue your health journey over the winter break! From podcasts to books to websites, we've compiled everything you need to keep learning about natural living, non-toxic products, and biblical stewardship of your health.

Podcasts We Recommend:

• Modern Ancestral Mamas
• Wise Traditions with Hilda Latа Gore
• Culture Apothecary by Alex Clark
• Dr. Josh Axe Podcast

Books to Read:

• Eat Dirt by Dr. Josh Axe - https://amzn.to/3MhE3xf
• Ancient Remedies by Dr. Josh Axe - https://amzn.to/3MF3ed8
• The Forgotten Home Apothecary - https://amzn.to/4pPwrAs
• Feeding You Lies by Vani Hari - https://amzn.to/48zdQSf
• The Biblio Diet by Jordan Rubin & Dr. Josh Axe - https://amzn.to/4rC9uT6
• Nourishing Traditions by Sally Fallon Morell - https://amzn.to/3KhNlc6
• Mind Your Body by Nicole Sachs - https://amzn.to/4iBWqce
• Good Energy by Casey Means - https://amzn.to/3YfHMOp
• Bad Therapy by Abigail Shrier - https://amzn.to/3MbA5q3
• Turtles All the Way Down (Anonymous) - https://amzn.to/48CEMRi

Helpful Websites & Apps:

• Minimalist Baker (recipes) - https://minimalistbaker.com/
• EWG (Environmental Working Group) - http://ewg.org/
• Bobby Approved App
• Seed Oil Scout (SOS App)
• MAHA Action (mahaaction.com) - https://mahaaction.com/

Chapters:

00:00 Welcome to Crunchy Stewardship

00:37 Random Revelation: The Truth About Ascorbic Acid

07:35 Navigating Healthy Living and Faith

15:21 Podcast Recommendations

22:50 Book Recommendations

36:12 Resources and Websites for a Healthier Lifestyle

Plus: We share about helpful Facebook groups for crunchy living, homeopathy support, and state-specific natural living communities.

We'll be taking a break to plan for 2025, but we'd love to hear your feedback! Join our Facebook group "Crunchy Christian Mamas on a Budget" or send us an email with your thoughts on the podcast.

See you next year!

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Welcome to our Crunchy Christmas episode! As we head into the holiday season, we're sharing practical ways to celebrate Christmas without all the toxins that typically come with it—from scented candles and fake snow to sugar-laden treats and synthetic decorations.

In this episode, we cover:

• Natural ways to scent your home
• Real vs. fake Christmas trees: what's actually healthier?
• Healthier holiday baking tips and dairy-free alternatives
• Thoughtful, crunchy gift ideas
• Voting with your dollars and making intentional purchasing decisions
• Most importantly: keeping Jesus at the center of Christmas

Plus, we share our personal Christmas traditions, dairy sensitivity discoveries, and why this season is about so much more than presents and parties.

We pray this episode brings you joy and practical wisdom as you create a healthier, more intentional Christmas celebration for your family!

Chapters:

00:00 Welcome to Crunchy Stewardship
01:19 Chrissy's Random Revelation: Menthol Crystals
05:16 Katie's Health Journey and Conspiracies
10:58 Crunchy Christmas Traditions
14:46 Real or Fake Tree?
21:14 Natural Ways to Scent Your Home
26:51 Christmas Memories and Dairy-Free Treats
29:31 Exploring Dairy Sensitivities and Alternatives
33:01 Holiday Baking Tips and Tricks
37:33 Thoughtful and Crunchy Gift Ideas
39:57 Voting With Your Dollars
42:48 Crunchy Christmas Present Ideas
48:47 The True Meaning of Christmas

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After spending $20,000 trying to fix her family's health issues, Anna McLaughlin learned a powerful lesson: striving and fear never lead to healing. Join us as Anna shares her journey from corporate lawyer to homeschooling mom, and how she went from doing ALL the crunchy things to finding peace in what really matters. We take a biblical approach to the overwhelming question: 'Where do I start?' Hint: it begins with abiding in the Father, not frantically searching for the next supplement or solution.

In this episode, we discuss:

• Anna's journey down the crunchy rabbit hole and what she learned
• Why striving and control can actually hinder our healing
• The free tools God has already given us
• How to set a health budget with your spouse and move forward as a team
• The courage to wait on the Lord instead of constantly doing
• Practical steps for prioritizing what matters most for your family's health

Resources Mentioned:

• Anna's Podcast: Overwhelmed to Overcomer (available on all podcast platforms and YouTube) https://open.spotify.com/show/5G6UwkBk5iyfec2gr5XhED?si=34d43ced0b1f4ffe
• Katie's Guest Episode on Overwhelmed to Overcomer https://open.spotify.com/episode/4EXP70osa4jzvQJwQCtTMG?si=f7jMLx3WSOe9YcxxZ40E-A
• Free Guide: Overwhelmed to Overcomer - https://subscribepage.io/from-overwhelmed-to-overcomer
• Book: The True Vine by Andrew Murray https://amzn.to/48rIXQN
• NACD (National Academy of Child Development): Miracles of Child Development - free audio resource on parenting and discipline

Connect with Anna:

• YouTube: @sheconsidersafield

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