
My Crunchy Zen Era
Welcome to My Crunchy Zen Era — we're not exactly sure what it means, but we're figuring it out.
It started when I asked my friends: How do you create a life you love? Then it turned into a podcast full of a little fun, a little humor, and a whole lot of curiosity. Each week we dive into a fresh topic with a guest, exploring everything from everyday joys to life’s bigger questions. Whether we’re laughing, learning, or just letting things unfold, this show is your weekly dose of lighthearted inspiration.
Hosted by Nicole Swisher.
Podcasting since 2025 • 13 episodes
My Crunchy Zen Era
Latest Episodes
Scotland by Train: A Travel Adventure with my Mom and a Traumatic Brain Injury
We Finally Made It to Scotland – After 3 Years, a Pandemic, and a Traumatic Brain Injury?!After three years of delays (thanks, global chaos and a traumatic brain injury), my mom, Heidi, and I finally ticked off our bucket list dr...
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Episode 12
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57:12

Lights, Camera, Laughter: A Cinematographer's Journey with Brinn Daniels
Stubbornness, talent, and occasionally rapping all 14 minutes of "Rapper's Delight" are just a few traits that helped Brinn Daniels in her cinematography career. On this episode Brinn and Nicole chat about:Internships at Comed...
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Episode 11
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58:57

Finding Calm Through Connection: Horse-Assisted Wellness with Dr. Ashley Dial
Can a horse take the place of your therapist? Well, perhaps we shouldn't go that far since we're a big fan of therapy over here... In this episode, Nicole is joined by Dr. Ashley Dial who shares how horses serve as powerful therapeutic partners...
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Episode 10
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58:06

Government Watchlists, Creativity, and Cozy Mystery Novels with Ashley Weaver
Has her google history landed her on a government watchlist? Edgar-nominated author Ashley Weaver ponders the occupational hazards of being an author as she joins host, Nicole Swisher, this week as they discuss:The ...
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Episode 9
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50:30

Mentorship, Gamified Learning, and Saying No with Dr. Stephanie Moore-Lotridge
What would happen if we all approached learning with more creativity, collaboration, and genuine curiosity? Dr. Stephanie Moore-Lotridge takes us inside her work as an educator where she's pioneering approaches that could trans...
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Episode 8
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52:49
