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How are things really going behind the scenes? In this Behind-the-Mic episode, Corey and Christine sit down together (just the two of them!) to share long-awaited updates, a major life announcement, and the future direction of Modern Ancestral Mamas. From homeschooling realities to evolving creative capacity to the surprising story of how the podcast pause happened, this episode is a warm, honest catch-up from two moms navigating a very full season.

Christine shares her big news (spoiler: baby #4!), Corey gives an inside look at homeschooling older grades, and together they reflect on what this community means to them, and how they’re restructuring the show so they can continue creating high-quality, meaningful content without burning out.

Plus: holiday traditions, Christmas School ideas, their annual Hot Drinks Party, and the new ways listeners can support the show as it grows into the next chapter.

✨ Topics Covered in This Episode:

✔️ Christine’s pregnancy announcement + navigating low-capacity seasons

✔️ Corey’s real-life homeschooling update: older grades, workload & rhythms

✔️ Why the podcast unexpectedly paused — and what’s changing moving forward

✔️ How hiring an editor transformed the show (and why it’s necessary)

✔️ Why the MAM community has meant so much during their break

✔️ The launch of Patreon + what’s coming for members

✔️ How sponsorships actually work and why they’re selective

✔️ Christmas School ideas: books, crafts, traditions & Advent favorites

✔️ Behind the scenes of their annual Hot Drinks Holiday Party

✔️ Upcoming speaking events + plans for 2026 content

🧠 More About This Episode:

This heart-to-heart episode gives listeners a warm, honest look at what Corey and Christine have been navigating personally and creatively this year — from pregnancy and homeschooling, to carving out margin, to dreaming bigger for the podcast. They share why this community matters so deeply, how much your messages have kept the show alive, and their plan to build a sustainable, high-quality podcast for the long haul.

If you’ve missed that cozy, real-life MAM energy… this one feels like sitting on the couch with friends.

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How do we raise kids who love real food and understand how it shapes their mood, focus, and resilience? In this episode, Corey and Christine sit down with Ali Miller, registered dietitian and author of Naturally Nourished Kids and The Anti-Anxiety Diet, to explore how food truly acts as medicine for both body and mind. From navigating picky eaters to supporting anxious teens, Ali breaks down how nutrient-dense foods can transform the way our kids think, feel, and grow.

✨ Topics Covered in This Episode:

✔️ Practical tips for feeding picky eaters without becoming a short-order cook

✔️ Why early introduction of savory flavors helps prevent “sweet-only” palates

✔️ Baby-led weaning vs. purees, what the science (and real life) says

✔️ The truth about salt, sugar, and snacks in childhood nutrition

✔️ How chewing impacts jaw development, focus, and brain oxygenation

✔️ Using food to prevent anxiety, mood swings, and burnout in kids and teens

✔️ Creating peaceful, screen-free kitchen spaces that inspire connection

✔️ How to model joyful eating and resilience in your home

🧠 More About This Episode:

Ali Miller is a registered dietitian, functional medicine expert, and the author of Naturally Nourished Kids and The Anti-Anxiety Diet. With over a decade of clinical experience and a passion for teaching families how to use food as medicine, Ali offers practical, empowering guidance for moms who want to nourish their kids without the overwhelm. From baby-led weaning to balancing teen hormones, this episode dives deep into how whole foods support healthy brains, strong bodies, and calmer homes.

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How can we raise strong, resilient kids who thrive in sports and everyday life? In this episode, Corey and Christine sit down with Jenny McGruther—author of The Nourished Kitchen and longtime voice in the ancestral food space—to talk about fueling young athletes with real food, not packaged snacks and sports drinks. From sideline snack culture to teen appetites that rival grown men, Jenny shares her lived experience raising two kids—one now a college-aged athlete—on nutrient-dense, traditional foods.

✨ Topics Covered in This Episode:

✔️ The cultural norm of junky post-game snacks—and how to handle it with grace

✔️ Nourishing breakfasts and game-day meals that actually fuel performance

✔️ How teens’ growing bodies demand huge amounts of nutrient-dense food

✔️ Travel hacks: feeding kids well during hotel stays and tournaments

✔️ Why beets, switchel, and even chocolate milk support recovery and stamina

✔️ The role of family meals in connection, identity, and long-term health

✔️ Injury recovery: nutrients that strengthen bones and speed healing

✔️ What decades of real food taught Jenny about health outcomes in her kids

🧠 More About This Episode: Jenny McGruther is the creator of [Nourished Kitchen] (https://nourishedkitchen.com), a blog dedicated to traditional foods and heritage cooking.

She is also the author of three cookbooks: The Nourished Kitchen, Broth & Stock, and Vibrant Botanicals. With two decades of experience feeding her family real food—from toddlers to teen athletes—Jenny offers both wisdom and practical strategies for moms who want to raise healthy kids without losing their sanity. Whether you’re packing snacks for youth soccer or stocking the freezer for a hungry varsity athlete, this conversation is packed with ideas and encouragement.

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📍 Nourished Kitchen – https://nourishedkitchen.com

📍 The Nourished Kitchen (book) – https://amzn.to/3Example

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