Mic'd Up & Unfiltered with Kristine & Amy

Kristine Barnes and Amy Dabbelt
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Two women navigating life, health, home, and business—out loud. We’ve lived a lot of life and we’re still learning as we go. We share what’s working, what’s not, and everything in between—through honest conversation and practical insights to help you simplify, reduce body burden, and create a life that actually works.

  1. 6d ago

    Episode 18: What the Bees Know with Bill Kaufman; Raw Honey, Gut Health & Nature’s Wisdom

    What happens when Amy tastes truly raw honey for the first time and immediately says, “This is nothing like the honey from the grocery store”? That moment sparks a fascinating conversation with master beekeeper Bill Kaufman about what real honey actually is—and why most of us have never tasted it. In this episode, Amy and Kristine sit down with Bill to explore the surprising world of bees, from how honey is made to why “raw” and “cold extracted” matter. They discuss commercial versus small-scale honey production, bee gut health, pollen, bee bread, chemical-free beekeeping, food quality, and the incredible role bees play in our ecosystem. Bill also shares unforgettable stories of rescuing honeybee colonies from inside homes, explains why bees often respond to calm energy, and introduces the beautiful philosophy of “Be the Tree.” Whether you love honey, care about clean food, or simply enjoy learning from nature, this episode may forever change the way you look at a spoonful of honey. Want to taste the difference for yourself? You can learn more about Bill’s honey and products at www.itsallbetter.com

    43 min

  2. Jun 22

    Episode 17: From Trauma to Trust; Finding Safe Love, Breaking Cycles & Building a Peaceful Home

    In this deeply personal episode of Mic’d Up & Unfiltered, Kristine and Amy share the real stories behind how they found their husbands after seasons of trauma, healing, dating disasters, and learning what safe love actually feels like. They talk about childhood wounds, domestic abuse, breaking unhealthy cycles, choosing partners who bring peace instead of chaos, and the beautiful impact a gentle, loving father figure can have on a family. This episode is raw, emotional, funny, and hopeful — a reminder that healing is possible, safe love matters, and sometimes the life you prayed for shows up in the most unexpected way.

    46 min

  3. Jun 15

    Episode 16: The Hardest Part of Parenting; Letting Go, Staying Calm & Giving Grace

    In this episode of Mic’d Up & Unfiltered, Kristine and Amy have a real and emotional conversation about parenting through every stage — from tantrums in the grocery store to graduation parties and preparing to send a child to college. They talk about the bittersweet moments of watching kids grow up, learning to pause and be present, breaking old parenting patterns, giving other parents more grace, and why judgment is rarely helpful. Kristine also shares a practical parenting tool called 1-2-3 Magic and how it helped her stay calm, protect connection, and create consistency with her kids and students. This episode is honest, relatable, funny, emotional, and full of reminders that parenting is hard — but none of us are doing it alone. Resources Mentioned in This Episode 1-2-3 Magic: 3-Step Discipline for Calm, Effective, and Happy Parenting by Thomas W. Phelan, PhD: Learn More Here

    54 min

  4. Jun 8

    Episode 15: The Truth About Skincare, Fragrance & Chemical Exposure with Jody Odell Zimmerman

    In this episode of Mic’d Up & Unfiltered, Kristine and Amy sit down with Jodi Odell Zimmerman for a powerful conversation about reducing chemical load in everyday life. Jody shares how her own health journey led her to look differently at what we breathe, absorb, eat, clean with, and put on our skin. From fragrance and skincare to kids, hormones, food, farming, and the simple changes we can make at home, this episode is full of eye-opening moments. This isn’t about fear or perfection. It’s about awareness, asking better questions, and starting with small changes that can make a difference. As always, this conversation is not medical advice. It’s a real-life discussion meant to encourage curiosity, education, and thoughtful choices for your home and family.

    56 min

  5. Jun 1

    Episode 14: AI Is Here… But Are We Using It the Wrong Way?

    In this episode of Mic’d Up & Unfiltered, Kristine and Amy dive into one of the biggest conversations happening right now: AI. Is it a helpful tool, a threat, or a little bit of both? From ChatGPT and social media content to healthcare, kids in school, data centers, job loss, scams, creativity, and the very human fear of being replaced, this conversation goes in a lot of directions — and that’s what makes it real. Amy compares AI to a calculator: powerful when used correctly, but never a replacement for human judgment. Kristine brings up the ethical questions, environmental concerns, and emotional impact many people are wrestling with. We don’t agree on everything, but we model what healthy conversation can look like: curious, honest, respectful, and open. If you’ve ever felt excited, nervous, confused, or overwhelmed by AI, this episode will make you feel less alone.

    1h 4m

  6. May 25

    Episode 13: Homesteading Isn’t Just for Farms with Melissa Lange

    In Episode 13 of Mic’d Up & Unfiltered, Kristine and Amy sit down with Melissa Lange to talk about modern homesteading — and why it’s about so much more than chickens, gardens, and sourdough. Melissa shares how her family of 10 built a farm lifestyle from the ground up, how her kids run parts of the farm as real businesses, and why anyone can bring a little homesteading into their life, even without land. We talk about food sourcing, grinding your own flour, reading ingredient labels, raising kids with responsibility, regenerative farming, protein powders, farm losses, funny pig stories, and the deeper connection between food, faith, family, and stewardship. A few of the resources and topics mentioned throughout the episode: • High Performance Habits by Brendon Burchardhttps://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/601805/high-performance-habits-by-brendon-burchard/ • NeoLife Protein & Nutritionhttps://www.neolife.com/ • Azure Standard / Joel Salatin connectionhttps://www.azurestandard.com/azure-life/blog/joel-salatin-supports-organic-farming/W2gNkPKKHVGtlOHE • Trim Healthy Mamahttps://trimhealthymama.com/ Whether you homestead on acres of land or simply want to become more intentional about the way you feed and care for your family, this episode is full of practical ideas, perspective shifts, and encouraging conversation.

    1h 1m

  7. May 18

    Episode 12: Why Are We So Tired? From Diet Culture to Vitality with Gayle Ratchford

    In this episode of Mic’d Up & Unfiltered with Kristine & Amy, we welcome our very first guest, fellow Norwex Consultant Gayle Ratchford, for a real, honest, and fascinating conversation about vitality, longevity, midlife health, blood sugar, hormones, gut health, and learning to work with our bodies instead of constantly fighting them. Together, we dig into the ideas behind the book Glucose Revolution by Jessie Inchauspé and talk about the simple shifts that can help support more balanced blood sugar, steadier energy, fewer cravings, and overall wellness. We also explore one of Gayle’s favorite topics — the importance of your gut lining and “gut slime” (yes, really!) and why your microbiome matters more than most of us were ever taught. We also discuss insights from Hormone Intelligence by Dr. Aviva Romm and the growing conversation around hormones, perimenopause, inflammation, sleep, stress, cravings, alcohol, food order, and feeling better as we age instead of simply accepting exhaustion as “normal.” You’ll also hear us chat about practical everyday habits, food storage, and reducing unnecessary toxins in the kitchen — including the Norwex Fresh Produce Storage Containers mentioned during the episode. This conversation is personal, relatable, educational, and full of those “wait… nobody ever explained this to me before” moments. Resources mentioned in this episode: • Glucose Revolution by Jessie Inchauspé• Hormone Intelligence by Dr. Aviva Romm• Norwex Fresh Produce Storage Containers Disclaimer: We are not medical professionals. This podcast is intended for conversation, education, and personal experience only and should not be considered medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider regarding your own health decisions.

    1h 4m

  8. May 11

    Episode 11: Dinner, Decision Fatigue & Mom Life Meltdowns

    In Episode 11 of Mic’d Up & Unfiltered with Kristine & Amy, we talk about the question that haunts households everywhere: what’s for dinner? What starts as a conversation about meal planning quickly turns into an honest, funny, and relatable look at the mental load of feeding a family, picky eaters, decision fatigue, grocery stress, crockpot meals, bone broth, family systems, and those moments when moms finally lose their minds over everyone else’s mess. We also talk about raising kids, household expectations, learning as we go, and why creating simple systems can make everyday life feel a little less overwhelming. It’s real life, real talk, and a reminder that dinner doesn’t have to be perfect. It just has to be done.

    49 min
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Two women navigating life, health, home, and business—out loud. We’ve lived a lot of life and we’re still learning as we go. We share what’s working, what’s not, and everything in between—through honest conversation and practical insights to help you simplify, reduce body burden, and create a life that actually works.

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