The Really Very Crunchy Podcast

The Freedom of Realizing No One Cares

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We Tried to Define Camping… and Failed

Sponsor - EarthRunners We absolutely LOVE our EarthRunners in the Morrow household. Head over to https://www.earthrunners.com and use code RVC to get 10% off at checkout. Episode Description 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Emily completely loses it in this episode...

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. Music Bed License: MB01PHKVN5VKWOR Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We Were Finally in a Groove… Then Baby #3 Happened

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? Music Bed Licenses: MB01AMLIUE7VE53 MB01UBNHXGCDZVV Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Strange Plan to Shine Sunlight at Night

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? Musicbed License MB01CY09GVAQN5W MB01QMG7MOUY9PH Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices