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 • 25 episodes
My Crunchy Zen Era
Latest Episodes
Faith, Motherhood, Recovery... and ADHD with The Recovering Californian Carollynn Xavier
Trigger Warning: Discussion of Suicide in the Episode.Nicole sits down with Internet personality Carollynn Xavier. A self described driven weirdo that accepts herself.. Carollynn has built an audience as the Recovering Californian.. a t...
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Episode 23
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51:03
A Notch Above Base Settings: From the Ballet World to the Stand Up Stage with Judson Veach
What makes a ballerina leave the world they know and pivot to making people laugh? Nicole sits down with comedian Judson Veach to find out. They took the same stand up comedy class and Nicole is delighted to check in with her...
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Episode 22
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45:37
Holiday Hiatus: We'll be back Jan. 8, 2026!
We're taking a holiday hiatus to get some rest and spend time with family and friends! The next episode will be back on January 8, 2026. See you then!
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0:21
Midwestern Salads, Turkey Spam, and Other Holiday Crimes: A Thanksgiving Special
This Thanksgiving, Nicole invites returning guests Phillip Headrick and Marianna Barksdale for a holiday full of questionable Midwestern “salads," unexpected facts, and one very emotional debate over sweet potato marshmallows.We’re talki...
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Episode 21
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47:11
Toupees, Chickens, and the Slow Build of Standup Comedy with Alex Velluto
What do toupee influencers, runaway kids, and velociraptors have in common? Nicole sits down with comedian Alex Velluto to find out. From his first open mic at sixteen to three Dry Bar specials, Alex shares the chaos, craft, ...
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Episode 20
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40:51
