Mic'd Up & Unfiltered with Kristine & Amy

Episode 19: Save the Bees? Bill Kaufman on Pollinators, Food & What Nature Is Trying to Teach Us

In Part 2 of our conversation with Cornell Master Beekeeper Bill Kaufman, we go deeper into the world of bees, pollinators, agriculture, and what it really means to “save the bees.” Bill breaks down how industrial agriculture depends on transported honeybees, why monocropping impacts our soil, pollinators, and food quality, and what regular people can actually do to support bees right in their own backyards. We also explore wild honey, swarms, queen bees, royal jelly, drones, invasive plants, dandelions, clover lawns, and why nature often works best when we stop trying to control every single thing. Even as someone who has spent years learning about health, food, and the environment, Kristine found herself learning something new throughout this entire conversation. This episode is fascinating, funny, and full of moments that may make you look at your yard, your food, and those little bees a whole lot differently. Learn more about Bill and his honey products at: https://www.itsallbetter.com [https://www.itsallbetter.com/] Read Bill's monthly column in the American Bee Journal: https://americanbeejournal.com [https://americanbeejournal.com/] Follow Bill online: https://www.facebook.com/billthebeekeeper [https://www.facebook.com/billthebeekeeper]

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 [http://www.itsallbetter.com]

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.

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 [https://www.sourcebooks.com/9781492629887-1-2-3-magic-6e-tp.html?utm_source=chatgpt.com]

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.