Walk through almost any store today and you will see products described as natural, clean, green, organic, non-toxic, and good for the planet. The labels sound reassuring, but what do those words really mean, and how can we make healthier choices without replacing everything in our homes?

Today’s guests believe natural living should be practical, approachable, and built one thoughtful decision at a time.

Claudia & Taylor Malcolm are the owners of The Crunchy Shop, a family-owned apothecary, refillery, and natural-wellness store here in the Lake Country. What began as Claudia’s own commitment to creating a healthier home has grown into a welcoming destination where people can find carefully selected products, trusted information, and plenty of encouragement, without judgment or pressure.

In this episode, Claudia & Taylor share the story behind The Crunchy Shop and take us inside its remarkable Herb Room, Refill Bar, and Custom Perfume Bar. We also explore natural personal-care and household products, locally raised meats, misleading marketing claims, and the simple changes that can make the greatest difference.

And stay with us until the end, because Claudia will build a “Crunchy Starter Kit” for anyone who wants to create a healthier home without becoming overwhelmed, or needing to take out a loan!

Whether you are already committed to natural living or you are simply wondering what “crunchy” actually means, this conversation will help you shop more confidently, ask better questions, and find a realistic place to begin.

Guests: Claudia & Taylor Malcolm

Website: https://thecrunchyshop.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/resendedesignmarketing/

Address: 921 Harmony Road; Eatonton, GA 31024

Phone: 706-817-2030

Sponsors:

Tim Broyles State Farm Insurance

https://mydowntownagency.com/

Lake Oconee Family Fitness & Fero Fit

https://loffc.net/

Second Chance Boutique

https://colinc.org/second-chance-boutique/

Today's episode is a continuation of last week's discussion.

How well do we really know the people we think we know?

I have known Paul Casola for nearly fifteen years. We worked together, stayed in touch after our lives took different paths, later discovered that we had both moved to the Lake Country, and occasionally even ran into one another at church.

I knew Paul as a successful business leader, a man of faith, a devoted family man, and someone blessed with a wonderfully natural sense of humor.

Then, just a few weeks ago, I learned that Paul had written a book, and discovered there was an extraordinary part of his life I had never known.

His new book, The Space Between: A Reluctant Memoir, reaches back nearly twenty years to an unthinkable event that changed Paul and his family forever. But this is not simply a story about tragedy. It is about everything that follows, the shock, the anger, the questions, the complicated work of forgiveness, and the long, untidy journey toward a life that can never be the same, but can still hold meaning, laughter, faith, and hope.

Today, we meet the Paul Casola I knew, and discover the remarkable story he was quietly carrying all along.

Guest: Paul Casola

Website: https://www.thelittlepointbookshop.com/product/the-space-between-a-reluctant-memoir/MSF6BBITHB2YN4ATPN3QFV4P

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pcasola/posts/i-am-both-excited-and-a-little-reluctant-to-share-that-a-project-more-than-20-ye/10242100280466236/

Sponsors:

Tim Broyles State Farm Insurance

https://mydowntownagency.com/

Lake Oconee Family Fitness & Fero Fit

https://loffc.net/

Second Chance Boutique

https://colinc.org/second-chance-boutique/

How well do we really know the people we think we know?

I have known Paul Casola for nearly fifteen years. We worked together, stayed in touch after our lives took different paths, later discovered that we had both moved to the Lake Country, and occasionally even ran into one another at church.

I knew Paul as a successful business leader, a man of faith, a devoted family man, and someone blessed with a wonderfully natural sense of humor.

Then, just a few weeks ago, I learned that Paul had written a book, and discovered there was an extraordinary part of his life I had never known.

His new book, The Space Between: A Reluctant Memoir, reaches back nearly twenty years to an unthinkable event that changed Paul and his family forever. But this is not simply a story about tragedy. It is about everything that follows, the shock, the anger, the questions, the complicated work of forgiveness, and the long, untidy journey toward a life that can never be the same, but can still hold meaning, laughter, faith, and hope.

Today, we meet the Paul Casola I knew, and discover the remarkable story he was quietly carrying all along.

Guest: Paul Casola

Website: https://www.thelittlepointbookshop.com/product/the-space-between-a-reluctant-memoir/MSF6BBITHB2YN4ATPN3QFV4P

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pcasola/posts/i-am-both-excited-and-a-little-reluctant-to-share-that-a-project-more-than-20-ye/10242100280466236/

Sponsors:

Tim Broyles State Farm Insurance

https://mydowntownagency.com/

Lake Oconee Family Fitness & Fero Fit

https://loffc.net/

Second Chance Boutique

https://colinc.org/second-chance-boutique/