My Crunchy Zen Era
Just your average millennial with a traumatic brain injury trying to simplify life in a chaotic world. Since I don't remember half of what I hear, the best option was obviously to record smart or interesting people (sometimes… they’re even both!!) answering my questions about life. And it'd just be downright awkward if I didn't share it on a podcast.
Welcome to My Crunchy Zen Era... we're not exactly sure what it is but we're figuring it out!
Hosted by Nicole Swisher.
Podcasting since 2025 • 35 episodes
My Crunchy Zen Era
Latest Episodes
Happy Employees = Bigger Profits? Here's What Leaders Get Wrong with Nadian Zak
Fresh off a three day silent retreat, Nadian Zak, founder and CEO of Zak Human Solutions, joins Nicole on the first episode back from spring break! Nadian's company began in response to her frustration with the CEOs she worked with...
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Episode 33
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44:49
Painting as Meditation? Here's What Happened with Drew Harrison
This week Nicole sits down with standup comedian, podcaster and artist (and editor of the pod!) Drew Harrison... Drew has rediscovered his love of art as he gets older and has used it to help deal with everyday stress and the roller coaster of ...
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Episode 32
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40:17
A Recovering People Pleaser Achieving a Renaissance Life with Sydney Dozier
Life integration not work life balance leads to a Renaissance Life. Nicole is joined by Sydney Dozier this week and they discuss how high achieving women can love their lives and thrive despite the hustle. While juggling a business and a ...
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Episode 31
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44:19
Why This Orthopedic Surgeon Chose Stand Up Comedy with Dr. Ben
Nicole and Dr. Ben (orthopedic surgeon *and* comedian) dive into medicine, creativity, and courage. He'll tell you how dad jokes led to stand-up, plus the secrets to confidence, stage fright vs. surgical prep, and why creatives need creative es...
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Episode 30
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41:11
Your Current Career Might Be Costing You More Than You Think with Luke DeLaVergne
Find your life's "aha!" moment and unlock your true potential! This week, we're thrilled to have Career Coach Luke DeLaVergne joining us. Luke is going to share the ONE single, transformative question that completely rerouted his en...
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Episode 29
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44:48
