Mic'd Up & Unfiltered with Kristine & Amy

In this episode of Mic’d Up & Unfiltered, Kristine and Amy dive into one of the biggest conversations happening right now: AI.

Is it a helpful tool, a threat, or a little bit of both?

From ChatGPT and social media content to healthcare, kids in school, data centers, job loss, scams, creativity, and the very human fear of being replaced, this conversation goes in a lot of directions — and that’s what makes it real.

Amy compares AI to a calculator: powerful when used correctly, but never a replacement for human judgment.

Kristine brings up the ethical questions, environmental concerns, and emotional impact many people are wrestling with.

We don’t agree on everything, but we model what healthy conversation can look like: curious, honest, respectful, and open.

If you’ve ever felt excited, nervous, confused, or overwhelmed by AI, this episode will make you feel less alone.

In Episode 13 of Mic’d Up & Unfiltered, Kristine and Amy sit down with Melissa Lange to talk about modern homesteading — and why it’s about so much more than chickens, gardens, and sourdough.

Melissa shares how her family of 10 built a farm lifestyle from the ground up, how her kids run parts of the farm as real businesses, and why anyone can bring a little homesteading into their life, even without land.

We talk about food sourcing, grinding your own flour, reading ingredient labels, raising kids with responsibility, regenerative farming, protein powders, farm losses, funny pig stories, and the deeper connection between food, faith, family, and stewardship.

A few of the resources and topics mentioned throughout the episode:

• High Performance Habits by Brendon Burchard
https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/601805/high-performance-habits-by-brendon-burchard/

• NeoLife Protein & Nutrition
https://www.neolife.com/

• Azure Standard / Joel Salatin connection
https://www.azurestandard.com/azure-life/blog/joel-salatin-supports-organic-farming/W2gNkPKKHVGtlOHE

• Trim Healthy Mama
https://trimhealthymama.com/

Whether you homestead on acres of land or simply want to become more intentional about the way you feed and care for your family, this episode is full of practical ideas, perspective shifts, and encouraging conversation.

In this episode of Mic’d Up & Unfiltered with Kristine & Amy, we welcome our very first guest, fellow Norwex Consultant Gayle Ratchford, for a real, honest, and fascinating conversation about vitality, longevity, midlife health, blood sugar, hormones, gut health, and learning to work with our bodies instead of constantly fighting them.

Together, we dig into the ideas behind the book Glucose Revolution by Jessie Inchauspé and talk about the simple shifts that can help support more balanced blood sugar, steadier energy, fewer cravings, and overall wellness. We also explore one of Gayle’s favorite topics — the importance of your gut lining and “gut slime” (yes, really!) and why your microbiome matters more than most of us were ever taught.

We also discuss insights from Hormone Intelligence by Dr. Aviva Romm and the growing conversation around hormones, perimenopause, inflammation, sleep, stress, cravings, alcohol, food order, and feeling better as we age instead of simply accepting exhaustion as “normal.”

You’ll also hear us chat about practical everyday habits, food storage, and reducing unnecessary toxins in the kitchen — including the Norwex Fresh Produce Storage Containers mentioned during the episode.

This conversation is personal, relatable, educational, and full of those “wait… nobody ever explained this to me before” moments.

Resources mentioned in this episode:

• Glucose Revolution by Jessie Inchauspé
• Hormone Intelligence by Dr. Aviva Romm
• Norwex Fresh Produce Storage Containers

Disclaimer: We are not medical professionals. This podcast is intended for conversation, education, and personal experience only and should not be considered medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider regarding your own health decisions.

In Episode 11 of Mic’d Up & Unfiltered with Kristine & Amy, we talk about the question that haunts households everywhere: what’s for dinner?

What starts as a conversation about meal planning quickly turns into an honest, funny, and relatable look at the mental load of feeding a family, picky eaters, decision fatigue, grocery stress, crockpot meals, bone broth, family systems, and those moments when moms finally lose their minds over everyone else’s mess.

We also talk about raising kids, household expectations, learning as we go, and why creating simple systems can make everyday life feel a little less overwhelming.

It’s real life, real talk, and a reminder that dinner doesn’t have to be perfect. It just has to be done.

In Episode 10 of Mic’d Up & Unfiltered with Kristine & Amy, we talk about balance, life transitions, and the little things that help us feel more grounded. Kristine shares her six personal pillars: nourishment, rest, movement, spirituality, play, and purpose, and how they helped her rebuild during a difficult season.

Amy opens up about entering a new chapter as her boys get older, rediscovering who she is outside of motherhood, and the importance of movement, strength, and caring for our bodies as we age.

This episode is honest, emotional, funny, and full of real-life reminders that it is never too late to pause, reset, and choose what you want your next season to look like.

In Episode 9 of Mic’d Up & Unfiltered with Kristine & Amy, we talk about what it felt like to finally release our podcast into the world after keeping it quiet for weeks. That conversation turned into something bigger: why so many people sit on dreams, ideas, and goals for far too long.

We talk about fear, perfectionism, confidence, taking messy action, and what can happen when you finally decide to just go for it. From starting a podcast, to changing careers, to trying something completely outside your comfort zone, this episode is a real conversation about why we hold back and how life can change when we take the first step.

It’s honest, encouraging, and full of reminders that most people don’t lack ideas — they just need the courage to begin.

In Episode 8, we’re talking about a scary middle-of-the-night croup flare, how one bedroom makeover turned into a full weekend project, and why clean, organized spaces can feel so calming when life feels busy.

We also get into thrifting finds, DIY stories, intrusive thoughts, anxiety, marriage, motherhood, and what it really means to give 100% in a relationship.

It’s a real-life conversation about home, stress, healing, and making space for what matters most.

We’re diving into hormone testing, menopause, and why “normal” results don’t always mean everything is fine. We also get real about burnout, stress, and what happens when your body is pushed too far for too long. This conversation is all about asking better questions, trusting your instincts, and looking deeper than surface-level answers.

This episode got real.

What started as a routine appointment turned into one of the most stressful weeks—filled with waiting, uncertainty, and a whole lot of “what if” thoughts.

We’re talking about:
• what it feels like to hear “we found something”
• the emotional rollercoaster of waiting for answers
• how common this experience actually is for women
• and why being proactive about your health matters more than we think

We also share how we each navigate stressful seasons, what helps us stay grounded, and a few simple habits that have been making a difference day-to-day.

If you’ve ever had a health scare—or love someone who has—this one will hit close to home.

In this episode, we talk about setting your own goals, celebrating small wins, and learning through failure—without getting caught up in comparison.

We dive into what real growth actually looks like, why staying in your own lane matters, and how to keep showing up even when progress feels slow.

If you’ve ever felt behind, stuck, or unsure if you’re doing enough—this conversation will meet you right where you are.