Semi Crunchy Mama Podcast

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The Semi Crunchy Mama Podcast is a resource for parents of young kids to help you feel less alone and more informed. We all want to make the best decisions for our families—no matter where we fall on the crunchy spectrum (or are just crunchy-curious). Join Stacy Spensley, the Semi Crunchy Mama, for…

Stacy Spensley


    • Nov 6, 2018 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 47m AVG DURATION
    • 13 EPISODES


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    Cooking with a Full Plate with Amy Vig

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2018 59:24


    It's hard enough to feed ourselves well, but adding kids to the mix? Suddenly, dinnertime can feel like the finals of American Ninja Warrior gone horribly awry. Luckily, Amy Vig went through culinary training for the rest of us so she can help parents become kitchen ninjas themselves. In this episode we talk about the challenges of cooking for a family, some of our favorite tips and time saving tricks, and why a lot of us need to shift how we think about "healthy food."  Show notes with recipe links at semicrunchymama.com/ep12

    The Problem with Praise with Aki Raymer

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2018 58:26


    You're keeping your kid alive! Good job! How often does the phrase "good job" come out of your mouth? Why do we say it? Do we need to? Is it actually that bad? What's wrong with praising your kid? Parenting Path's Aki Raymer helps break it down for us. She explains why we may be doing the wrong things with good intentions, and what to do instead from a positive, but productive, approach. Get more resources and show notes at semicrunchymama.com/ep11

    Sex Positive Parenting with Melissa Carnagey

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2018 63:49


    Most of us find it awkward to talk about sex in general, let alone with our kids. So what do you do when your children start asking how babies are made? When do you have the "birds and the bees" talk? When should you tell your kids about menstruation? How do you even Google this stuff without regretting it? Luckily, Melissa Carnagey from Sex Positive Families is here to tell us. We discuss how to foster a family environment to promote open communication around sexual education and health from an early age - and how to catch up. semicrunchymama.com/ep10

    Creativity After Kids with Beryl Young

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2018 48:12


    Did having kids affect your life pretty much as you imagined? Did it change everything for you? Or something in between? For Beryl Young, her path had changed a few times, but her first pregnancy and then loss brought her somewhere she didn't expect. Creativity played a huge part in that, and that's what we're talking about in this episode. How can you fit creativity into your life, and what can that even look like with kids? semicrunchymama.com/ep9

    Becoming a Financial Grownup with Bobbi Rebell

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2018 49:30


    So many priorities can change after you have kids - some of them surprising. Depending on your own childhood, you may not have a solid financial background to start, then suddenly you're worried about college savings plans on top of paying all your bills this month. What should you prioritize, and how? Certified Financial Planner Bobbi Rebell is here to help demystify some of those things on this week's episode. semicrunchymama.com/ep8

    Beyond Baby Talk with Ayelet Marinovich

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2018 56:31


    In the first year of your baby's life the only constant is change. It's a period of rapid development, and we all want our babies to get the best start possible. But what is that? How do we communicate with our babies to teach them new skills? What's normal, what's delayed, and when should we worry? Speech language pathologist, parenting educator, author, and mom Ayelet Marinovich fills us on what we need to know about connecting and communicating with our newest family members. 

    Montessori Method with RB Fast

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2018 49:18


    You've probably heard of Montessori in some context or another, but do you know what it really IS? Montessori expert RB Fast gives me a brief history and summary of Maria Montessori's educational philosophy, what to look for in a Montessori care setting, and how to incorporate some basics at home for as free as possible. Since we talked I've had a few successes at home! 

    Postpartum Support with Doula Lynsey Haynes

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2018 39:06


    In the United States, "getting back" to our pre-baby selves seems like a competitive sport. But it doesn't have to be, nor should it! I talk to birth and postpartum doula Lynsey Haynes about the importance of postpartum care, traditional approaches to recovery from birth, and why she started Ansei Postpartum Center, the only dedicated postpartum center in California. Hope you enjoy it! 

    Preparing for Kindergarten with Lily Jones

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2018 36:34


    The transition to starting school can seem daunting for parents and kids, and it seems like it should come with a handbook! What should your preschooler know to be kindergarten-ready? What academic and emotional skills are most important? How do you find the right environment for your child? What if your options are limited? Mom, educator, and former teacher Lily Jones gives me the low-down on what's really important for school success. 

    Truth in Motherhood with Graeme Seabrook

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2018 51:48


    There's so much pressure on new moms to "bounce back," whether it's getting back to work, getting "back" your pre-baby body, or just carrying on like having children didn't impact your life. What if you don't bounce? Graeme Seabrook and I talk about her experience with postpartum depression and how it brought her to supporting moms through these transitional phases of life, her Mothers Bill of Rights, and her #truthinmotherhood project that encourages moms to be honest on social media about their parenting experiences. No Pinterest skills needed. Hot messes welcome. We're not in this alone.  Show notes at semicrunchymama.com/ep3

    Marriage After Motherhood with Janna Denton-Howes

    Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2018 46:33


    I always tell my clients, "You'll never love or hate your partner as much as you will after you have a baby." Emotions are high. Sleep is low. It's a big change. So what goes wrong and what can we do to be good parents AND good partners? Whether or not you're actually married, relationship coach Janna Denton-Howes walks us through some of the traps that can befall new parents, and strategies to stay connected during those stressful first years of parenthood. Find the show notes at semicrunchymama.com/ep002

    Parenting as a Radical Act with Desiree Adaway

    Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2018 46:23


    Desiree Adaway is a business owner, educator, and changemaker. She's also a mother. How has her lived experience informed her parenting, and what does she mean when she says that "parenting is a radical act"? In this discussion we cover what she prioritized for her kids, reasonable expectations for our kids and ourselves, what makes a "good mom," what patriarchy has to do with that, and setting boundaries with our families. 

    EP000: What Do You Mean by Semi Crunchy?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2018 9:28


    What's this podcast about? Who are you? What can we expect? In this short introductory episode, I'll tell you about my path to becoming a Semi Crunchy Mama, and why this podcast is the next step. I hope you enjoy listening as much as I do making it. 

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