Amanda hosts Jena Ochsner, a Nebraska farm mom, former labor and delivery nurse, and direct-to-consumer beef business owner, to discuss artificial food dyes and why their family avoids them. Jena shares her health journey through functional medicine and explains how her oldest son developed sudden anxiety, tics, sleep issues, urinary frequency, and behavior changes that were later linked to chronic Lyme and PANS; reducing "toxin cup" triggers like food dyes and folic acid helped, with even small amounts (like a single sucker) causing noticeable reactions. They note dyes are petroleum-based, FDA-approved additives used for color and present in unexpected products (pickles, marshmallows, some meats, supplements), while other countries use natural coloring. They offer practical strategies: read every label, provide dye-free snacks for school/grandparents, use affordable options like store brands and frozen fruit, and teach kids to notice how foods affect how they feel.

00:00 Welcome to Crunchy Farm Mom

00:57 Meet Jena Ochsner

02:52 Jenna Health Journey Begins

03:55 Chronic Migraines and Burnout

05:38 Son's Sudden Anxiety Signs

08:09 Tick Bite Lyme and PANS

09:57 Why Share Health Online

13:40 Documentary To Dye For

14:35 Dyes and Behavior Effects

17:17 FDA Approval and Studies

20:49 Other Countries Already Banned

23:35 Hidden Dyes and Label Reading

25:21 PANS Brain on Fire and Toxins

29:09 Pantry Dye Purge

30:04 Hidden Dyes Everywhere

30:58 Behavior Changes Fast

32:17 Hardcore Snack Strategy

35:08 Progress Not Perfection

38:07 Teaching Kids Food Awareness

43:36 Healthy Snack Systems

45:26 Seed Oils And Eating Out

47:27 Budget Friendly Frozen Foods

49:28 Why Avoid Dyes Anyway

52:21 Finding Dye Free Options

54:55 Wrap Up And Thanks

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Amanda interviews Kylie Epperson, a farm wife and mom of three in rural northeast Missouri, about balancing family life with entrepreneurship and giving yourself permission to pivot. Kylie shares her path from earning teaching degrees and teaching for one year to returning to the farm for bookwork, then facing burnout and postpartum depression in 2020 that led her to seek help through medication and therapy. After realizing her identity and worth weren't tied to farm office work, she stepped away, ran two House of Color franchises for about three years serving over 500 women, then pivoted again due to early burnout signs. She now works as a professional public speaker and event host, with a podcast and some brand partnerships, focusing on joy and sustainability. They discuss fears of seeming "flaky," seasonal energy shifts, and Kylie's advice to moms: ask for help and open communication to lighten the load.

00:00 Welcome to Crunchy Farm Mom

00:53 Meet Kylie Epperson

02:20 Why Plans Must Pivot

04:06 From Teaching to Farm Office

08:24 Burnout and Getting Help

11:09 House of Color Pivot

13:28 New Season of Work

15:33 Fear of Being Flaky

17:50 Reframing Pivots as Growth

25:54 Working in Seasonal Rhythms

27:59 Advice for Moms

30:31 Final Thanks and Wrap Up

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Amanda shares her favorite on-the-go baby products from a third-time-mom perspective, noting that she uses fewer stationary baby items now and focuses more on convenience for busy schedules with older kids' activities. Her top recommendations include a USB-charged Momcozy bottle warmer for quickly heating water, formula, or breast milk; rechargeable stroller fans that also help in car seats during hot weather; a portable Ufi breast pump with a rechargeable case and warming feature; and compact options for storing milk on the go, including a small cooling container or a soft-sided hard cooler that fits mason jars and pump parts. She also recommends the Moby wrap as a budget-friendly carrier option and highlights the double Bob stroller with a car seat conversion kit for durability, storage, and ease across rough terrain.

00:00 Welcome to the Podcast

00:57 Quick Spring Update

01:43 Why On the Go Matters

02:59 First vs Third Baby

05:43 Top Pick Bottle Warmer

07:14 Stroller Fans for Heat

08:19 Wearable Pump Setup

09:22 Milk Storage Coolers

10:44 Baby Wrap Reality

12:38 Double Stroller Worth It

15:20 Final Tips and Goodbye

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Amanda interviews Jessica Christian ("Foot Zoning with Jess"), a mom of three who works full-time in workers' comp/legal and has been sober for 11 years, about foot zoning and how she got into it after seeking natural ways to support her body. Jessica explains that foot zoning uses only the practitioner's hands in a specific pattern on the entire foot (top, sides, and bottom) to "rebalance," "detox," and help the body function as intended, noting feet can show and feel imbalances but that it is not used to diagnose. She shares examples including support during anxiety, emotional dysregulation, pregnancy stress, digestion, lymph issues, and helping kids with sickness, congestion, coughs, sinuses, and growing pains. She discusses visit frequency (often 4–6 weeks, individualized) and training options (online or in person), clarifies differences from reflexology, and directs listeners to her Instagram and her California location while offering referrals to other states.

00:00 Welcome and Guest Intro

00:41 Jessica's Background

01:39 How She Found Foot Zoning

05:13 What Foot Zoning Is

07:51 Benefits and Real Examples

11:08 How Often to Get Zoned

12:11 Foot Zoning for Kids

13:29 Learning and Training Options

17:57 Foot Zoning vs Reflexology

19:12 Where to Find Jess

20:54 Final Thanks and Wrap Up

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Amanda interviews Katie Hammock, an ER nurse and dairy farmer's wife, about farm safety and being prepared for emergencies in rural areas where EMS may take 15–20 minutes to arrive. Katie shares why she created a practical farm emergency kit after not finding an affordable, useful option for their new milking parlor, and explains that severe bleeding can be fatal in under five minutes—having tourniquets, knowing how to use them, and quick access to supplies is critical. They discuss real injuries she has seen (chainsaw accidents, amputations, bush hog and lawnmower incidents), plus adult preparedness like CPR and being able to direct 911 to field locations. Katie also covers teaching toddlers farm and livestock safety through repeated, clear rules and mentions her kit includes a simple item list with instructions, with additional training materials in progress.

00:00 Welcome to Crunchy Farm Mom

00:55 Meet Katie Hammock

03:07 Why the Kit Exists

04:45 Rural Response Time Reality

09:06 Accidents That Change Lives

12:51 Adult Farm Safety Basics

15:54 Teaching Kids Farm Safety

21:43 Setting Family Safety Rules

25:25 Inside the Emergency Kit

28:15 Where to Keep Kits

31:35 Where to Find Katie

32:33 Final Wrap Up

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Amanda records in person with Jordan Classen, a local mom who, with her husband, runs a cow-calf-to-finish and direct-to-consumer beef business while raising two young kids. They talk about the realities of young motherhood alongside farm and off-farm work: feeling like kids get the "leftovers," the pressure of school/daycare schedules, and trying to stay present in a fast-moving season. Jordan shares practical strategies like using phone notes, carving out focused business time, and setting boundaries by putting her phone down during family hours to reduce doom scrolling and model healthier tech habits. They discuss concerns about kids learning behaviors from peers, teaching values and critical thinking early, and managing kids' media with limits and slower, less stimulating content. Jordan explains how she involves her daughter at farmers markets with a set routine, support from her grandparents, and learning money skills by selling eggs and saving for a horse. They also cover the mental load moms carry, the stress of clutter and home systems, postpartum emotions, therapy, and finding healthier ways to respond to anger and frustration while parenting.

00:00 Welcome to the Crunchy Farm Mom Podcast (Are you doing enough?)

00:58 Meet Jordan Clawson: farm life, beef business & two little kids

02:20 The real juggle: farm chores, town jobs, and staying present

04:39 When kids get the leftovers: boundaries, time blocks & mom guilt

07:12 School-age reality check: naps, bedtime shifts & limited time

09:30 Raising kids with values in a noisy world (peers, critical thinking)

12:05 Screens, YouTube limits & modeling healthy phone habits

18:18 Postpartum wake-up call: remembering the baby years & family time

21:00 Bringing kids into the business: farmers markets, grandparents & "egg money"

23:53 Counting Change & Lost "Life Skills" at the Farmers Market

25:09 Teaching Kids Money Basics (Egg Cartons, Treats, and Saving)

26:23 Farm Business Cash Flow Reality: Markets, Bankers, and Raising Critical Thinkers

27:53 The Mental Load of Farm Mom Life (Therapy, Anger, and "It's Fixable")

30:59 When Emotions Collide: Crying, Smiling, and the Mom Guilt Moments

33:00 The Invisible Checklist: A Sleep Sack Story and Why Moms Carry More

36:06 Visual Clutter, Seasonal Chaos & Finally Organizing the House

37:23 Basement Reset, ADHD-ish Overwhelm & Systems That Might Actually Stick

41:39 Where to Find Jordan + Final Wrap-Up for Moms Listening

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In this episode, we explore the multifaceted world of farm financing and land appraising with Emily Oberbroeckling. We discuss how 2383 Farms offers premium beef and a unique cookbook, the process of buying farmland amidst rising costs, and the financial intricacies involved. Emily shares her extensive experience in farm appraising, from her start in banking to her current role at People's Company. Key topics include the challenges of cash flow, the impact of fluctuating crop prices, and the role of diversification in maintaining financial stability. We also touch on historical data showing changes in farm sizes and land prices over the years in Nebraska.

00:00 Welcome to 2383 Farms: Premium Beef and Cookbook

00:32 The Financial Challenges of Buying Farmland

01:06 Introducing Emily Ober Broccoli: Expert in Farm Appraising

02:05 Emily's Journey: From Banking to Farm Appraising

04:32 Understanding the Role of a Farm Appraiser

08:34 The Impact of Crop Prices on Land Value

14:35 Challenges in Financing Farmland

34:45 Historical Perspective on Farmland Prices

41:51 Concluding Thoughts and Resources

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In this episode of the Crunchy Farm Mom Podcast, Amanda interviews Kayla, a myofunctional therapist from Prairieland Myo. Kayla shares her personal journey from dental hygienist to myofunctional therapy expert, focusing on the issues related to mouth breathing, tongue ties, and their impact on overall health, sleep quality, and oral function. They discuss the importance of proper breathing, how oral health can affect sleep, and the benefits of myofunctional therapy for both children and adults. Kayla provides valuable tips for parents on recognizing and addressing these issues in their children, emphasizing the importance of early intervention and seeking specialized care.

00:00 Welcome to 2383 Farms

00:53 Introduction to the Crunchy Farm Mom Podcast

01:40 The Journey into Myofunctional Therapy

02:07 Interview with Kayla from Prairieland Myo

06:39 Understanding Myofunctional Therapy

07:30 The Importance of Oral Function

12:16 Addressing Mouth Breathing and Snoring

18:14 Tongue Tie Releases: When and Why

26:07 Compensations and Jaw Pain

29:45 How to Work with Kayla

31:27 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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