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251. Removing Toxins from Your Life Without Adding Them to Your Personality (with Emily Morrow)

Published: March 12, 2024, 7:01 a.m.

I\u2019m guessing many of you have seen the funny crunchy video comedy clips from Really Very Crunchy on Instagram or TikTok or YouTube. Emily and Jason Morrow are the talented writers, producers, and actors for these and I got the privilege of interviewing Emily in-studio recently about her brand-new book,\xa0Really Very Crunchy: A Beginner\u2019s Guide to Removing Toxins from Your Life Without Adding Them to Your Personality.

As my word for the year is health, I\u2019ve especially loved Emily\u2019s videos and her book. She makes me laugh, she makes me think, she teaches me a lot of things I never knew about (and then need to go Google for more information!), and she does it all in a very gracious and kind way.

In this episode of the podcast, Emily shares some really humorous stories (including why she got a pedicure and then took off the polish before coming to my house for the interview!) as well as very practical advice on how to live a more health-conscious lifestyle without breaking the bank. We talk about a lot of practices you can implement that are free and easy + she shares her best tips for eating healthy on a budget (they were so good and inspiring!).

Emily\u2019s refreshing approach to the crunchy lifestyle, filled with self-deprecating humor, makes it accessible to everyone, regardless of their current choices. (She reminds us often that \u201ccrunchy is a spectrum\u201d and it\u2019s not worth losing relationships over crazy crunchy rules you\u2019ve concocted.

We also touch on the challenges of balancing a crunchy lifestyle with real-world situations and she shared a recent situation she navigated at a family dinner. Emily encourages a mindful and compassionate approach, reminding us that we can have strong convictions without belittling, condemning, or ostracizing others.

The conversation also extends beyond dietary choices, as we also talk about the interconnectedness of mental and physical health. Emily\u2019s perspective on stress and the importance of a balanced approach to health is so important for all of us to hear and remember.

In This Episode

[0:35] \u2013 My guest today is Emily Morrow, author of\xa0Really Very Crunchy.

[3:16] \u2013 Emily shares a bit of her journey and how they started posting videos without telling family or friends \u2014 and how crazy it was for these videos to end up going viral like they did.

[7:49] \u2013 Crunchy encompasses various lifestyles, from barefoot moms to outdoor enthusiasts, forming a diverse spectrum.

[9:52] \u2013 Emily encourages making healthier choices without significant sacrifices, emphasizing practical steps like avoiding single-use items.

[12:46] \u2013 Exposure to artificial light, especially from phones with blue light, disrupts sleep-inducing hormones.

[15:23] \u2013 Starting the day by avoiding potentially negative or distressing content on your phone helps center and set a positive tone.

[17:19] \u2013 How to have simplicity and sustainability in grocery shopping, minimizing plastic use.

[25:02] \u2013 Acknowledging her mom\u2019s kindness in hosting, Emily chooses not to critique her cooking choices.

[30:04] \u2013 Stress, a top killer, shows us the importance of balance; even health pursuits shouldn\u2019t compromise mental well-being.

[31:36] \u2013\xa0Facing financial strain, Emily embraced a crunchy lifestyle, prioritizing simple, whole foods for a healthier living.

[33:26] \u2013 Choosing organic doesn\u2019t have to be as expensive as many people make it; making your own food from simple ingredients offers affordability and health.

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