Unapologetically Crunchy

Marguerite Buer & Karl Buer

Unapologetically Crunchy is a holistic and spiritual health & wellness podcast that explores whole-body wellness, conscious parenting, ancestral remedies with a twist of personal growth, healing & spirituality. Every episode (available in audio & in video on YouTube) features authentic conversations offering new perspectives, practical guidance, actionable tips and meaningful expert insights that listeners can apply immediately to improve their everyday lives. Tune in weekly (every Monday) as we explore topics like clean beauty, healthy food and ingredients, alternative healing modalities, holistic medicine, quantum healing, sustainable living, mindful living, entrepreneurship (and beyond!) through conversations with inspiring experts. Each episode breaks down holistic & spiritual wellness topics in a simple, approachable way so you can make informed decisions that align with your values. ✨Please remember to rate, review, and subscribe to this podcast & follow along with us on instagram @crunchypod for extras and exclusive behind the scenes content! For full show notes please visit our website at crunchypod.com ✨ THANK YOU FOR LISTENING / WATCHING! 💜

  1. 5d ago

    What's Really on Your Lawn: Non-Toxic Pest Control, Natural Lawn Care, Glyphosate + Healthy Soil with Houston & Hanna Hinson of Carolina Turf

    Non-toxic lawn care, pest control without the chemicals and what conventional lawn treatments are actually doing to your kids, pets and home. Marguerite & Karl sit down with the team from Carolina Turf, Houston & Hanna for one of the most practical and eye-opening conversations on the show yet! If you've ever walked barefoot in your yard, let your dog run through the grass or watched a lawn care truck spray your neighbor's yard while your kids play outside, this episode is going to connect some dots you didn't know needed connecting. We're diving into: the chemicals that are in conventional lawn care products how glyphosate and herbicides travel from your lawn into your home what a study found about the link of living near golf courses and Parkinson's disease risk (and tips to help minimize exposure) the real natural ingredients Carolina Turf uses and whether they actually work how to tell if a "natural" lawn care company is greenwashing (and exactly what to ask) snakes, ticks, copperheads, fire ants + mosquitoes; what works naturally for each the best DIY options you can find right now + what to look for at the hardware store 🎥 to watch the video version of this episode → youtube.com/@crunchypod 💌 subscribe to our free weekly email → crunchypod.substack.com ✨ if this episode resonated with you, please rate, review and subscribe to Unapologetically Crunchy for more conversations on holistic and spiritual wellness for the mind, body & soul 🙏 👀 you can find Carolina Turf: on the web → carolinaturf.com on instagram → @carolinaturf show notes & transcript → crunchypod.com/episode/carolina-turf 👀 you can find us:  🤩 instagram + threads + facebook → instagram.com/crunchypod 🎥 youtube → youtube.com/@crunchypod 📝 show notes + transcript → crunchypod.com/episode/carolina-turf ☮️ peace, love + CRUNCH! 😜🙏💜

    50 min
  2. Jun 1

    Yappin' About Strawberry Pesticides, Mineral Sunscreen, Neuroplasticity & Recycled Polyester with Marguerite & Karl

    In this episode, we're yappin' about pesticides on popular strawberry brands, the sunscreen swap that actually matters this summer and what watching crime shows before bed is doing to your nervous system with Marguerite & Karl Independent lab testing on conventional Driscoll's strawberries recently made headlines, and with strawberry season in full swing, this felt like a timely conversation. We're keeping it practical, positive, and totally panic-free; just real information so you can make informed choices for your family. We're diving into: what Mamavation's independent lab testing found on conventional Driscoll's strawberries + what it means for kids organic vs. conventional and the difference that actually showed up in testing how to wash produce to reduce pesticide exposure (and what to avoid) Seven Sundays cereal + glyphosate: holding brands accountable while giving grace to the ones trying mineral vs. chemical sunscreen: white cast tips, aerosol red flags + why spray sunscreen might be the new secondhand smoke what your subconscious is actually doing when you fall asleep to violent or dark shows and better before-bed swaps for your nervous system crunchy crime of the week rose geranium as a natural tick repellent for dogs  ✨ if this episode resonated with you, please rate, review, and subscribe to Unapologetically Crunchy for more conversations on holistic and spiritual wellness for the mind, body & soul 🙏 💌 subscribe to our free weekly email → crunchypod.substack.com 👀 you can find us: 🎥 watch → youtube 🎧 listen → spotify, apple podcasts, amazon music & iheartradio 💌 read → substack (weekly emails & all the extras!) 🤩 follow along with us on our socials! instagram → @crunchypod facebook → crunchypod youtube → @crunchypod 📝 on the web → crunchypod.com 🛍️ shop merch → unapologeticallycrunchy.com 💫connect with karl → instagram.com/uncommonstandpoint & uncommonstandpoint.substack.com 💜peace, love + CRUNCH!

    29 min
  3. Nontoxic Cleaning Made Easy: DIY Holistic Hacks with McKenzie Sonnenberg of Simple Clean Home

    Mar 30

    Nontoxic Cleaning Made Easy: DIY Holistic Hacks with McKenzie Sonnenberg of Simple Clean Home

    Non-toxic cleaning doesn't have to be expensive, overwhelming, or take over your entire weekend…and this episode will show you exactly how to keep it simple! We're joined by McKenzie Sonnenberg of Simple Clean Home, and we're breaking down how to switch to DIY non-toxic cleaning products that actually work, without spending hundreds of dollars or filling your cabinets with "green" products that don't deliver. We get into the reality of greenwashing in the cleaning industry, the hidden ingredients to watch for (like synthetic fragrance and ethoxylated compounds) and why a lot of "natural" cleaners aren't as clean as they claim. McKenzie shares how you can replace an entire cabinet of cleaning products for around $25 using simple staples like castile soap, baking soda, and hydrogen peroxide, plus the exact beginner-friendly swaps you can start this weekend. We also talk about: the 3 must-have non-toxic ingredients every home should have how to make a clean all-purpose spray in under 5 minutes the truth about vinegar vs. hydrogen peroxide for disinfecting how to avoid the "non-toxic tax" and save money long-term the products you can stop buying immediately And, so much more!  Whether you're a busy parent, just starting your low-tox journey, or just ready to simplify your routine, this episode will help you clean your home with fewer products, less money and a whole lot more confidence! ✨ if this episode resonated with you, please rate, review, and subscribe to Unapologetically Crunchy for more conversations on holistic and spiritual wellness for the mind, body & soul 🙏 ------- you can find McKenzie:  + on the web:  https://simplecleanhome.myflodesk.com/linkinbio + on instagram: instagram.com/simple_clean_home + show notes & transcript for this episode: https://www.crunchypod.com/episode/mckenzie-sonnenberg 👀 you can find us: 🎥 watch → youtube 🎧 listen → spotify, apple podcasts, amazon music & iheartradio 💌 read → substack (weekly emails & all the extras!) 🤩 follow along with us on our socials! instagram → @crunchypod facebook → crunchypod youtube → @crunchypod 📝 on the web → crunchypod.com 💫connect with karl → uncommonstandpoint.substack.com 💜peace, love + CRUNCH!

    43 min
  4. Mar 16

    The Edible Yard: Organic Gardening and Permaculture Tips for Beginners with Ingrid Fromm of Ralstead Foodscapes

    What if your yard could feed your family, support pollinators and regenerate the soil...all at the same time? In this episode, we explore the concept of the edible yard and how homeowners can transform ordinary lawns into thriving foodscapes using organic gardening and permaculture principles. Our guest is Ingrid Fromm, a certified permaculture designer and the founder of Ralstead Foodscapes in Raleigh, North Carolina. Ingrid helps people create beautiful, productive landscapes that grow food, support biodiversity, and work with nature instead of against it. Through regenerative gardening practices, companion planting, native plants, and pollinator-friendly design, Ingrid shows homeowners that you don't need to be an expert to start growing food, you just need to start. In this conversation we discuss: 🌱 what a foodscape is and how it differs from a traditional garden 🌱 beginner-friendly organic gardening tips 🌱 how permaculture principles make gardens more resilient and low-maintenance 🌱 companion planting, biodiversity and beneficial insects 🌱 building community through gardening 🌱 simple ways to start transforming your yard today Whether you're planning your first raised bed, curious about permaculture gardening or wondering how to turn a patch of lawn into a productive ecosystem, this episode offers practical guidance and inspiring ideas for beginners. ✨ if this episode resonated with you, please rate, review, and subscribe to Unapologetically Crunchy for more conversations on holistic and spiritual wellness for the mind, body & soul 🙏 -------- you can find Ingrid:  + on the web: Ralstead Foodscapes + on instagram: @ralsteadfoodscapes + show notes & transcript for this episode: crunchypod.com/episode/ingrid-fromm 👀 you can find us: 🎥 watch → youtube 🎧 listen → spotify, apple podcasts, amazon music & iheartradio 💌 read → substack (weekly emails & all the extras!) 🤩 follow along with us on our socials! instagram → @crunchypod facebook → crunchypod youtube → @crunchypod 📝 on the web → crunchypod.com 💫connect with karl → uncommonstandpoint.substack.com 💜peace, love + CRUNCH!

    1h 5m

Ratings & Reviews

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11 Ratings

About

Unapologetically Crunchy is a holistic and spiritual health & wellness podcast that explores whole-body wellness, conscious parenting, ancestral remedies with a twist of personal growth, healing & spirituality. Every episode (available in audio & in video on YouTube) features authentic conversations offering new perspectives, practical guidance, actionable tips and meaningful expert insights that listeners can apply immediately to improve their everyday lives. Tune in weekly (every Monday) as we explore topics like clean beauty, healthy food and ingredients, alternative healing modalities, holistic medicine, quantum healing, sustainable living, mindful living, entrepreneurship (and beyond!) through conversations with inspiring experts. Each episode breaks down holistic & spiritual wellness topics in a simple, approachable way so you can make informed decisions that align with your values. ✨Please remember to rate, review, and subscribe to this podcast & follow along with us on instagram @crunchypod for extras and exclusive behind the scenes content! For full show notes please visit our website at crunchypod.com ✨ THANK YOU FOR LISTENING / WATCHING! 💜

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