The Really Very Crunchy Podcast
Emily and Jason explore what life is like living with a germaphobe, and whether or not one of them actually is one.
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What’s it like when you no longer have grandparents or parents? When YOU are the oldest generation in your family? We discuss life moving forward after Jason loses his grandmother.
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Today, Jason and Emily discuss the moon mission, Big Dentistry, and the age they were when they realized no one had it all figured out.
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Emily recounts a series of bizarre Kroger encounters, including a possible run-in with King Von’s son, a woman who actively avoids her mid-aisle, and mounting evidence that Jason might be protected by a guardian angel. Just another completely normal trip to the grocery store.
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In this episode, we talk about the strange feeling that time is speeding up. Days that used to feel full now disappear before we even get our bearings, and somehow 24 hours feels more like 16.
Is this just what happens as you get older, or is there something deeper going on? We get into the psychology of time, how routines and responsibilities change our perception, and why life can start to feel like it’s moving faster than we can keep up with.
We also entertain the more out-there possibilities… because honestly, it does feel a little suspicious.
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Ever feel like everyone is watching you… judging your parenting, your choices, your life?
Yeah—same. But what if that’s not actually true?
In this episode, we talk about the strange (and freeing) reality that most people aren’t nearly as focused on you as you think they are. In fact, studies show people are so wrapped up in their own lives, they barely notice what anyone else is doing.
We unpack why we feel judged in the first place, how social media has made it worse, and what happens when you finally let go of the pressure to perform for everyone else.
Turns out, the spotlight you think you’re standing in… might not even be on.
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What is camping, really? Is it about discomfort, simplicity, or just getting out of your normal routine? We talk through the spectrum—from tents to RVs—and why everyone seems to have a strong opinion about what “counts.” Somewhere along the way, we realize the definition might not be the point at all.
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In this episode, we talk about what kids have really done to us. The ways we’ve grown, the ways we’ve been stretched, and the ways we barely recognize our old selves anymore.
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We were finally in a groove.
Our kids are older. Life feels manageable. We’re sleeping again. Traveling feels possible. We kind of know what we’re doing.
So naturally… we’re four months from having a new baby.
In this episode, we talk honestly about what it means to add a third child when life already feels full. The excitement, the hesitation, and the very real question: how much does this actually change everything?
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A startup is proposing something that sounds like science fiction: putting giant mirrors in orbit to reflect sunlight back to Earth. The idea is to bounce sunlight onto solar farms after dark, potentially generating energy at night and extending daylight for certain locations.
In this episode, Emily and Jason talk through the concept, the potential benefits, and the serious concerns scientists are raising. Could mirrors in space actually help solve energy problems, or would they create bigger issues like light pollution, disrupted ecosystems, and a permanently altered night sky?
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Can you actually change your personality, or are you stuck the way you are forever?
In this episode, Jason and Emily talk through the surprising science behind personality change. For decades psychologists believed personality was mostly fixed by adulthood. But new research suggests that with intention, specific habits, and enough time, people can shift major traits like extroversion, conscientiousness, and emotional stability.
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