Mic'd Up & Unfiltered with Kristine & Amy

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 Burchard https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/601805/high-performance-habits-by-brendon-burchard/ [https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/601805/high-performance-habits-by-brendon-burchard/] • NeoLife Protein & Nutrition https://www.neolife.com/ [https://www.neolife.com/] • Azure Standard / Joel Salatin connection https://www.azurestandard.com/azure-life/blog/joel-salatin-supports-organic-farming/W2gNkPKKHVGtlOHE [https://www.azurestandard.com/azure-life/blog/joel-salatin-supports-organic-farming/W2gNkPKKHVGtlOHE] • Trim Healthy Mama https://trimhealthymama.com/ [https://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.

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 [https://www.glucoserevolution.com/] 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 [https://avivaromm.com/books/] 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 [https://www.norwex.com/p/fresh-produce-storage-containers?utm_source=chatgpt.com] 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 [https://www.glucoserevolution.com/] by Jessie Inchauspé • Hormone Intelligence [https://avivaromm.com/books/] by Dr. Aviva Romm • Norwex Fresh Produce Storage Containers [https://www.norwex.com/p/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.

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.

Episode 10: Finding Balance in a New Season

In Episode 10 of Mic’d Up & Unfiltered with Kristine & Amy, we talk about balance, life transitions, and the little things that help us feel more grounded. Kristine shares her six personal pillars: nourishment, rest, movement, spirituality, play, and purpose, and how they helped her rebuild during a difficult season. Amy opens up about entering a new chapter as her boys get older, rediscovering who she is outside of motherhood, and the importance of movement, strength, and caring for our bodies as we age. This episode is honest, emotional, funny, and full of real-life reminders that it is never too late to pause, reset, and choose what you want your next season to look like.

Episode 09: Why We Hold Back From the Things We Really Want

In Episode 9 of Mic’d Up & Unfiltered with Kristine & Amy, we talk about what it felt like to finally release our podcast into the world after keeping it quiet for weeks. That conversation turned into something bigger: why so many people sit on dreams, ideas, and goals for far too long. We talk about fear, perfectionism, confidence, taking messy action, and what can happen when you finally decide to just go for it. From starting a podcast, to changing careers, to trying something completely outside your comfort zone, this episode is a real conversation about why we hold back and how life can change when we take the first step. It’s honest, encouraging, and full of reminders that most people don’t lack ideas — they just need the courage to begin.