Moms Unbothered

Parenting, Potty Training & Personal Growth: A Season of Shifts

In this episode of Moms Unbothered, we dive into real-life parenting topics every modern mom is Googling: elimination communication, early potty training, baby sleep patterns, developmental leaps, holiday food choices, and navigating major life changes. Jordan shares her experience using elimination communication with her toddler, the science behind early potty signals, and why many parents are rethinking traditional potty training. We also talk about biologically normal baby sleep, attachment-focused parenting, and how to support sensitive, high-needs kids without losing yourself. With the holidays around the corner, we break down gut-friendly food swaps, non-toxic cooking choices, and how to handle family gatherings when you eat differently. Plus: a behind-the-scenes look at moving into a new home, personal growth, and finding balance on social media as a mom. If you're interested in gentle parenting, natural living, potty training tips, baby sleep science, holiday food choices, or navigating motherhood without comparison, this episode is for you. 00:00 Intro 02:29 Elimination communication / potty training tips 05:35 Parenting science & evidence over convenience 08:35 Baby sleep patterns + developmental leaps 11:26 Holiday eating, family meals & gut health 14:23 Cooking, non-toxic swaps & food preferences 17:14 New house walkthrough 22:04 Moving into a new home 23:52 Life changes & personal growth 25:58 Social media growth journey 28:19 Mom community & comparison 30:11 Navigating relationships 34:15 Raising boys & parenting perspectives Follow us on Instagram @momsunbothered Jordan:@themoderncrunchymum Kate:@Thatcrunchymomkate

42. Surviving "Flu Season" the Natural Way: Immunity Tips for Moms

Are we really getting “sick” every winter… or are we just burning out our bodies? We are getting real about “sick season” and spoiler alert: it’s not what you think. You'll hear why so many people get sick in the winter, how to actually stay healthy without fear, and why the answer isn’t another flu shot. In this episode: 🧄 Simple immune-boosting routines for winter 💡 Red light, warm foods, and other cozy habits 👶 Natural remedies for kids (that actually work) 💬 How to stop fearing RSV and flu season ❤️ Real talk about balance not perfection Timestamps: [01:10] Sugar, stress, and why our immune systems crash in winter [02:20] The flu shot myth and what’s really lowering immunity [03:30] Seasonal depression, sunlight, and slowing down with intention [04:40] Cozy winter rituals — red light therapy, candlelight dinners, warm drinks [06:25] Simple immune boosters: garlic honey, bone broth, vitamin D, zinc [09:20] Natural remedies for kids — echinacea, elderberry, and homeopathy [12:15] Holistic fever and sore throat care for moms and littles [15:45] Navigating RSV, fear, and trusting your intuition as a mom [21:00] Final thoughts: finding balance, peace, and health this winter Connect with us: Kate @thatcrunchymomkate [https://www.instagram.com/thatcrunchymomkate/] Jordan @themoderncrunchymum [https://www.instagram.com/themoderncrunchymum/#] Shop my favourite clean products & get 10% off here [https://justingredients.us/collections/thatcrunchymomkate?mct=Marykate&dc=CRUNCHYMOM&ref=Marykate] with code CRUNCHYMOM The air purifier I trust at home - get $100 off here [https://airdoctorpro.com/?oid=17&affid=4821&c=tcmk] Our go-to for pure, clean water - get $100 off here [https://aquatruwater.com/?oid2=50&affid2=4821&c=tcmk]

41. Dr. Halie Schoff on the Truth About Minerals, Mindful Eating, and the Toxic Side of Wellness Culture

Why does food in Italy make you feel amazing, but eating out in the U.S. leaves you bloated and tired? And how do wellness experts stay grounded when social media turns toxic? In this episode of Moms Unbothered, we sit down with Dr. Halie Schoff, a chiropractor, clinical nutritionist, and founder of Sunna Wellness Elixirs, for an honest and hilarious conversation about food, minerals, mindfulness, and the real side of being online. Dr. Halie opens up about her recent trip to Italy and what it taught her about slowing down, savoring meals, and why European food feels so much better. She shares her insights on the difference in food quality between the U.S. and Europe, the role of soil health and mineral depletion, and why most of us need to supplement even if we eat whole foods. The conversation then shifts into a deeper, unfiltered look at toxic wellness culture and internet criticism—from trolls who nitpick every “non-toxic” choice to the pressure on creators to be perfect. Haley, Jordan, and Mary Kate discuss the importance of nuance, compassion, and doing the best you can without falling into all-or-nothing thinking. TUNE IN TO HEAR: * The truth about why food feels better in Europe vs. the U.S. * How mindful eating and slower living improve digestion and satiation * Why you still need minerals even with a healthy diet * Dealing with negativity and judgment in the wellness space * The difference between chiropractors and medical doctors (and why it matters) * The problem with “purity culture” in health and wellness * How Haley created Sunna Wellness Elixirs and her mission behind it * Balancing entrepreneurship, wellness, and authenticity online Timestamps: [00:02:13] Italy trip highlights & slower pace of life [00:03:23] Why Italian food feels better than American food [00:04:28] Mindful eating, smaller portions, and digestion [00:05:33] Soil quality, nutrient density, and food sourcing differences [00:07:18] Why supplements + minerals still matter in modern life [00:09:03] Minerals for moms & kids — sensory issues, development, energy [00:10:08] Home filtration, RO water, and internet criticism [00:11:58] Online wellness culture + internet trolls [00:14:03] Perfectionism vs. “doing your best” in health [00:16:18] Dr. Halie’s chiropractic + nutrition journey [00:19:28] Starting a practice in COVID & navigating personal loss [00:22:33] Social media friendships + community in holistic wellness [00:24:48] Chiropractic care differences & insurance vs. quality care [00:27:53] Diet extremism, nuance, and balanced wellness [00:30:08] Sunna drink creation + clean beverage movement [00:32:18] CLOSING LAUGHS + FUTURE EPISODE TEASE (PARASITES & ENEMAS) Follow her on Instagram and TikTok at @dr.halieschoff and check out Sunna at @drinksunna Connect with us: Kate @thatcrunchymomkate [https://www.instagram.com/thatcrunchymomkate/] Jordan @themoderncrunchymum [https://www.instagram.com/themoderncrunchymum/#] Shop my favourite clean products & get 10% off here [https://justingredients.us/collections/thatcrunchymomkate?mct=Marykate&dc=CRUNCHYMOM&ref=Marykate] with code CRUNCHYMOM The air purifier I trust at home - get $100 off here [https://airdoctorpro.com/?oid=17&affid=4821&c=tcmk] Our go-to for pure, clean water - get $100 off here [https://aquatruwater.com/?oid2=50&affid2=4821&c=tcmk]

40. The Truth About “Fed Is Best”: What No One’s Saying Out Loud - Emily Swann, IBCLC

What if the reason breastfeeding feels so hard isn’t your body but the system that’s failing you? In this episode, we sit down with Emily Swann, a nurse-turned-IBCLC, to have the kind of unfiltered conversation about breastfeeding that every mom wishes someone had before the baby arrived. From birth trauma to the “fed is best” narrative, we talk openly about how our system sets moms up to fail and why it’s time to reclaim responsibility, education, and intuition in motherhood. Tune in to hear: • Why the “fed is best” movement is failing moms and babies • How the system profits from mothers staying in survival mode • The emotional and spiritual power of breastfeeding (beyond nutrition) • What no one tells you about hospital lactation support • How to set yourself up for success before baby arrives • The truth about formula marketing and why guilt isn’t the issue • Why “mom-shaming” accusations are silencing honest education • How bodywork, energetics, and connection can transform feeding struggles • Why tongue ties are often overdiagnosed (and what to do instead) • How this generation of moms can raise the next to see natural birth and breastfeeding as normal Timestamps: [00:00] Emily’s story: from nurse to lactation consultant after postpartum trauma [01:45] How our culture teaches moms to play the victim [03:30] When everything changes: injury, intuition, and the wake-up call [05:50] Why the system sets moms up to fail from day one [06:25] “Fed is best” vs. biological truth: what we’re not being told [09:10] The real cost of replacing instinct with convenience [12:15] Postpartum anxiety, separation, and how our biology interprets danger [14:35] The victim mindset vs. personal responsibility in motherhood [16:20] Why empowering women threatens profit-driven industries [18:05] Prenatal preparation: the missing piece in breastfeeding success [21:00] Why partners and support systems matter more than baby gadgets [23:20] Formula “just in case”? Why that mindset sabotages breastfeeding [25:45] Understanding biological norms for newborn feeding [27:20] Why most women can breastfeed and how to get real support [29:10] How generations lost their breastfeeding intuition (and how to rebuild it) [32:00] Raising kids who see natural parenting as normal [36:45] The connection between bodywork, tightness, and latch issues [39:40] Are tongue ties overdiagnosed? The truth from an IBCLC [43:10] Why quick fixes rarely solve deeper issues [46:00] Final thoughts and where to find Emily Connect with Emily: Instagram: @theloveofbreastfeeding Website: theloveofbreastfeeding.com Connect with us: Kate @thatcrunchymomkate [https://www.instagram.com/thatcrunchymomkate/] Jordan @themoderncrunchymum [https://www.instagram.com/themoderncrunchymum/#] Shop my favorite clean products & get 10% off here [https://justingredients.us/collections/thatcrunchymomkate?mct=Marykate&dc=CRUNCHYMOM&ref=Marykate] with code CRUNCHYMOM The air purifier I trust at home - get $100 off here [https://airdoctorpro.com/?oid=17&affid=4821&c=tcmk] Our go-to for pure, clean water - get $100 off here [https://aquatruwater.com/?oid2=50&affid2=4821&c=tcmk]

39: Gentle Parenting in a Tech-Obsessed World: What We’re Doing Differently

We’re back with another raw, real, and probably controversial episode — diving deep into what we’re doing differently this time around. From completely cutting out screens to rethinking pregnancy nutrition, postpartum support, and gentle parenting, we’re breaking down what it actually looks like to raise kids with calm nervous systems, emotional safety, and real connection in a world that glorifies overstimulation. We talk about why we’ve gone all in on a zero-screen household, the decision to stop showing our kids’ faces online, and how we’re approaching safety, discipline, and boundaries without shame or “cry it out.” We also open up about how we’ll handle future pregnancies differently — from real food to rest, support, and trusting our bodies. If you’re over the fear-based parenting advice, tired of the “because that’s just how it’s done” narrative, and ready to raise kids who are both grounded and resilient — this one’s for you. YOU’LL LEARN: • Why we took away screen time completely — and what happened next • The connection between overstimulation, anxiety, and behavior in kids • How we set digital boundaries and why we stopped posting our kids online • The real dangers of early internet exposure and why sleepovers are off the table • What we’ll do differently in our next pregnancies — from prenatals to postpartum help • How to set healthy boundaries without yelling, spanking, or “cry it out” • What gentle parenting actually looks like when your kid throws a tantrum • How to model emotional regulation and raise kids who feel safe to come to you • Why apologizing to your kids builds lifelong trust • How to parent with intention — even when you’re tired, overstimulated, or second-guessing yourself TIMESTAMPS: [00:00] The screen-free experiment and how it changed everything [03:15] Why overstimulation shows up as anxiety and tantrums [06:45] The scary truth about online exposure and posting kids’ faces [09:58] Overprotective or just realistic? Setting safety boundaries that make sense [13:20] What we’ll do differently in our next pregnancies [18:42] Postpartum lessons: asking for help, nourishing your body, and saying no [23:00] How gentle parenting differs from permissive parenting [30:12] Emotional regulation, natural consequences, and safe communication [36:15] Raising boys vs. girls and the role of the family dynamic [45:00] Apologizing to your kids and modeling accountability [47:25] Building trust that lasts beyond childhood Connect with us: Kate @thatcrunchymomkate [https://www.instagram.com/thatcrunchymomkate/] Jordan @themoderncrunchymum [https://www.instagram.com/themoderncrunchymum/#] Shop my favorite clean products & get 10% off here [https://justingredients.us/collections/thatcrunchymomkate?mct=Marykate&dc=CRUNCHYMOM&ref=Marykate] with code CRUNCHYMOM The air purifier I trust at home - get $100 off here [https://airdoctorpro.com/?oid=17&affid=4821&c=tcmk] Our go-to for pure, clean water - get $100 off here [https://aquatruwater.com/?oid2=50&affid2=4821&c=tcmk]