What does it look like to stay grounded as a mom when everything from travel to co-parenting feels like a moving target?

In this episode, we dive into a real-life mashup of mom moments from navigating four flights alone with a toddler to the crunchy essentials that made travel smoother. We chat about house updates, gentle parenting wins, biological dentistry deep-dives, and the realities of co-parenting with respect and emotional safety.

Tune In to Hear:

• What Jordan actually packed for four flights alone with her toddler
• TSA surprises (like unopened water bottles for babies!)
• Simple toddler plane entertainment that actually works
• How to keep routines intact while traveling (supplements, red light, EMF protection, etc.)
• Real talk about co-sleeping, gentle parenting, & navigating parenting differences
• Building a house, moving soon, and why she only visits the build site once a week
• The truth about lip-tie revisions for adults and the emotional/physical release afterward
• Thoughts on braces, retainers, spacers, and avoiding orthodontic issues in kids
• Biological dentistry 101- cavities, fluoride, metal fillings, and root canals
• Co-parenting mindset shifts, custody rhythms, and keeping things child-centered
• How “sorted” we actually are and where they loosen up
• Crunchy favorites, non-toxic swaps, and apps they love (and don’t love)
• Therapy, nervous system health, and why emotional regulation matters more than perfection

Timestamps:

00:25–02:05 Traveling solo with a toddler and navigating four flights.

02:05–03:35 What she packed for the plane and TSA surprises.

03:35–04:45 Toddler snacks, travel gear, and supplements on the go.

04:45–06:15 Keeping routines: red light, magnesium, castor oil, sleep tips.

06:15–07:40 Easy toddler entertainment + funny passenger moments.

07:40–08:40 Home build update and moving timeline.

10:45–12:25 Adult lip-tie revision experience and recovery.

12:25–13:55 Gentle parenting, validating toddler emotions, communication.

15:40–17:25 Braces, retainers, expanders, and kids’ dental development.

19:45–21:25 Root canals, metal fillings, infections, and health risks.

21:25–23:25 Cavities, mouth breathing, and myofunctional therapy.

23:25–25:25 Co-parenting schedules, holidays, and staying flexible.

25:25–26:55 Avoiding negative talk and keeping kids emotionally safe.

26:55–28:25 College years, degrees, pregnancy, and life path shifts.

28:25–29:35 EWG, water reports, and clean product apps.

29:35–31:25 How “sorted” they really are with food and lifestyle.

31:25–33:25 Organic clothing, favorite brands, and travel food choices.

33:25–35:25 Vitality leggings obsession and fitness competition talk.

35:25–36:55 Non-toxic underwear line, therapy sessions, and fears of “graduating.”

36:55–End Virtual therapy, EMDR, neurofeedback, and episode wrap-up.

Connect with us:

Kate @thatcrunchymomkate

Jordan @themoderncrunchymum

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