Episodes

Send us a Text Message. SURPRISE! What do Cracker Jacks and some "natural" food ingredients have in common? It's time to find out. The food you eat has side effects, even the mystery ingredients that are hiding inside it. The truth is, it's either working for you or against you, so it's time to put this mystery to rest. Being a health-conscious mom, the word "natural" sounds nice. (As Jarrod says, it sounds like a warm hug. LOL!) But natural may not mean exactly what you think it does. Today ...

Send us a Text Message. Studies show that heart disease starts in early childhood. So what is the most important time to start thinking about the health of your children? The great news is that there are simple things you can do right now to set your children up for success, no matter what their age! 🎉 Today we're sharing things we wish we had known about whole food plant-based living when our children were younger, but we're so very thankful that we know these things now! How do we get home...

Send us a Text Message. 🌱 If we could boil everything down into ONE big key to lasting health, this might just be it... How do you decrease brain fog, low energy, digestive problems, autoimmune diseases, allergies, pain, and inflammation? The research is in and we're sharing it today! Did you know that it's even possible to prevent and even heal leaky gut? Our clients have also naturally reversed high cholesterol, high blood pressure, reflux, and type II diabetes, even though they were told th...

Send us a Text Message. Hey there, Sunshine! Today, we're sharing a great way to make memories with your children, and also discussing how to avoid some memories you NEVER want to make too (I mean, there's never a dull moment, right!?) We're talking about a fantastic way to get your children excited about eating more whole plant foods too! 🌱 It's all about finding natural ways to live that bring you plant-based joy... When you learn the simplest ways to actually love the foods that love you ...

Send us a Text Message. Herbs and spices are incredible for busy women! Having more of them in your life is one fantastic way to help prevent chronic diseases, and these incredible flavor boosters will help to fight pain and even prevent inflammation too! (Now if you're trying to prevent or fight off a cold, add even more of them to your food.) Herbs and spices help us build our best health and gain the vibrant energy-filled life we're after so we can accomplish all of our incredible missions ...

Send us a Text Message. People often stop us to ask about our skincare routine, and we regularly get questions about how our teens have such clear skin. Today we're letting you in on our secret to clear and glowing skin. We're also sharing some of the mistakes we made in the past so that you can easily steer clear of those! Eczema, acne, allergies, asthma, microbes, antibiotics, anti-inflammatory medication, and whole food plant based living...join us today as we discuss all of these things an...

Send us a Text Message. Perhaps you've heard that taking a baby aspirin every day can help you avoid heart problems and even decrease the risk of developing cancer. But is this really true? Are there any real benefits of taking aspirin daily, and if so, are there any risks? Could there possibly be a better way to help avoid these health issues altogether? And what in the world does all of this have to do with choosing the very best produce and getting more fruits and vegetables into your life...

Send us a Text Message. Today we're stepping out of the studio and venturing out into nature for some fresh air and sunshine! Join us on our breezy Naturewalk as we talk about another amazing benefit of whole food plant-based living... We recently got a fantastic report from the doctor and can't wait to share it with you! It's incredible how you body can heal when you know what to eat for natural healing and how to enjoy it too! Whole Food Plant Based living improves health in SO many areas (...

Send us a Text Message. We're not just defining upcycling today! We're going deeper than that! Why? Because this important topic can have a big impact on your health, the health of your children, and even grandchildren (future or current) too. Sometimes you need to get rid of things that are holding you back..and stuff can certainly do that. Even things like old homeschooling supplies, books, toys, clothes, dishes, wall hangings, ....it's so easy to get overrun and overwhelmed with stuff. So l...

Send us a Text Message. Hey, Sunshine! We healthcare professionals who are passionate about helping you create the quick, simple, and delicious whole food plant-based meals you'll love, so you can finally feel your best and never again miss out on an opportunity just because your body doesn't "feel like it." Perhaps you're wondering what simplifying your environment has to do with plant-based eating and gaining lasting health... Tune in to this episode and we'll show you how simplifying at hom...

Send us a Text Message. A biggie sized bottle of Tums. A jumbo roll of Rolaids. Are antacids a part of your regular health routine? Are these pills really the answer to your heartburn and reflux issues, or is there a root cause that needs to be addressed? Join us today as we talk about natural healing, whole food plant-based living, and more so you can feel your best and have overflowing energy to leave your amazing legacy in this world! Are you ready to take your health and your life back, ...

Send us a Text Message. The research about sandwich meat has been out for years and years, but odds are you haven't even heard about it. Truthfully, we were shocked when we learned this several years back. We are both super passionate about getting this information into your hands because once you know the facts you're empowered to make the best choices possible for yourself and for your family too. We're on a mission to help you build the vibrant life you deserve so that you have the amazing ...

Send us a Text Message. 🌱 Not sure where to start on your Whole Food Plant-Based shopping trip or which meals to even try? Then head on over to www.SmarterHealthyLiving.com right now to snag our exact Shopping List! It's the perfect starting point filled with fresh ideas for this amazing way of living! 😉 And if you have a comment or idea for a future podcast episode, shoot us an email at: podcast@thecrunchycouple.com We look forward to meeting you! https://www.poweronplants.com/cookbook 🎁 Not...

Send us a Text Message. 🌱 Want to know how to get yourself super excited to start whole food plant-based journey Then this is the episode for you! Hey, friend! If you have a comment or idea for a future podcast episode, shoot us an email at: podcast@thecrunchycouple.com We look forward to meeting you! https://www.poweronplants.com/cookbook 🎁 Not yet a member of our FREE plant-based community for Christians? Once you're on the inside, every single podcast episode becomes searchable for you. 😲 ...

Send us a Text Message. Today, we're sharing exactly what we would want to know if we were starting our whole food plant based journey all over again...the things to make it easier and even more enjoyable! 🌱 Not sure where to start on your Whole Food Plant-Based shopping trip or which meals to even try? Then head on over to www.SmarterHealthyLiving.com right now to snag our exact Shopping List! It's the perfect starting point filled with fresh ideas for this amazing way of living! 😉 And if you...

Send us a Text Message. What's the one easy, enjoyable, and delicious superfood that you should be eating every single day? Tune into this episode to find out! 🌱 🌱 Not sure where to start on your Whole Food Plant-Based shopping trip or which meals to even try? Then head on over to www.SmarterHealthyLiving.com right now to snag our exact Shopping List! It's the perfect starting point filled with fresh ideas for this amazing way of living! 😉 And if you have a comment or idea for a future podcast...

Send us a Text Message. This episode is all about one of our secret whole food plant based weapons for cooking that packs a BIG flavor punch and a super health boost too! We're also sharing some simple, specific ways to get more of it into your life. This episode is filled with other tips, like how to choose the very best pickles for your health. 🌱 Hey, busy mom! We're looking forward to getting to know you, so come on over and join us inside our free Facebook group. See you there! https://www...

Send us a Text Message. It is so easy to get stuck in the same old routine. Routines are comfortable and familiar, but they can make things a bit dull, and you may even be missing out on the very thing that will help you get to the next level of your journey to health. Is whole food plant based living expensive? Is eating healthy vegan food hard? How do you make it work with real-life situations? We're tackling all of these questions and more today. We're also sharing the inside scoop about h...

Send us a Text Message. Going to doctor's visits, trying to get answers, and you're left not knowing what to do...that was our story. So we dug into the research and couldn't believe what we found! How has this information about building real health been known for so long, and yet most people have never ever heard about it!?? When it comes to preventing a reversing disease there's a pipeline problem, and today we're giving you the inside scoop! So what do you do? How do you build your best hea...

Send us a Text Message. 🌱One of the first things we hear when we discuss plant-based living is "where are you going to get your protein?" If you want to know more about that, be sure to check out episode #10! 🙌 The question that comes in as a close second is always something about protein combining. It's common knowledge after all that plants aren't complete sources of proteins, isn't it? So how do you make sure that you're getting the perfect combination of plants to optimize your protein inta...

Send us a Text Message. Hey, friend! If you have a comment or idea for a future podcast episode, shoot us an email at: podcast@thecrunchycouple.com We'd value your opinion and would love to hear from you! And be sure to click this link and sign up right now to get onto the VIP waitlist for Power On Plants Society. The membership is opening very soon, and we have some BIG exclusive surprises for our VIPs, so you don't want to miss out! ;) https://www.poweronplants.com/cookbook ⭐️ Rate us on: ...

Send us a Text Message. When your blood pressure is on the rise, it's about so much more than just some numbers creeping up due to "aging." Just as the warning lights on your car don't come on instantly when things start breaking down, your vital signs and test results, including high blood pressure, reveal what's often been going on behind the scenes for quite some time. But we have great news, Sunshine! You have MUCH more power to naturally control your blood pressure and cholesterol than yo...

Send us a Text Message. So many people are looking for that secret food to shed tons of unwanted pounds overnight. Spoiler alert! That magic item doesn't exist, BUT you know what does? Foods that you'll love that will love you back, day after day after day! As Jarrod likes to say, "It really is just...that...simple!" So in today's episode, we're breaking it down about one simple food that studies show can actually ramp up your metabolism and help you shed unwanted pounds. And be sure to click...

Send us a Text Message. How you eat is extremely important, because that's what determines the nutrients you get, (or don't get) into your body. The food you eat can either harm or fuel your own cells well, but did you realize that your food doesn't just feed YOU!? It also provides for 39 trillion microbes living inside and on your body right now...And that's a lot of microbes! So why does this matter? Because they aren't just a bunch of lazy little gut bacteria that are getting free room and ...