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 • 21 episodes
My Crunchy Zen Era
Latest Episodes
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
Faith, Grit, and the Grace to Quit with Stuart Cooper
Sometimes the smartest move isn’t climbing higher—it’s knowing when to walk away.This week on My Crunchy Zen Era, Nicole chats with Stuart Cooper—a self-described sales hunter who’s grown companies across healthcare, biot...
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Episode 19
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47:28
Nashville Travel Tips, the FTC, and Inappropriate Dating Questions with Sarah Beth Schulte
Two words you don’t expect together: margaritas and the FTC. Nashville creator Sarah Beth Schulte of The Tip Jar Nash joins My Crunchy Zen Era to talk creator ethics, brand deals, and her “40 Dates in 40 Days” experiment. We dive into ...
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Episode 18
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43:21
The Science of Joy: How Positive Psychology Can Rewire Your Life with Jackie Oña Cascarano
If your nervous system has been living on espresso and good intentions, this episode is your gentle nudge to breathe, laugh, and maybe rethink everything you thought you knew about happiness. Nicole chats with Jackie Oña Cascarano — Executive C...
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Episode 17
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50:14
The Business of Belonging: Building a Creative Home with Scott Field
What does it really take to build something that lasts—through late-night doubts, hard conversations, and a global pandemic?This week, we sit down with Scott Field, co-owner of Third Coast Comedy Club in Nashville, to trace the jo...
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Episode 16
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53:23
