What are those “weird” little pellets at the health food store? They're actually part of a full system of medicine that’s been used worldwide for 200+ years.

In this episode, Corey and Christine sit down with Paola Brown, president and founder of Americans for Homeopathy Choice, to break down Homeopathy 101 in plain English. What is homeopathy, how does it work, and when does it actually make sense to use it with your family?

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Paola also shares her personal healing story, including the terrifying “options” she was offered for chronic bladder pain, and why homeopathy became the turning point when everything else fell short. If you’re curious, skeptical, or just tired of feeling like you have to choose between “do nothing” and harsh pharmaceuticals, this conversation will give you clarity and a practical starting point.

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What if pediatric cancer support did not have to mean choosing between the hospital and the holistic tools that can help your child stay strong?

In this episode, Corey and Christine sit down with Season Johnson (https://www.seasonjohnson.com/), functional practitioner, founder of the nonprofit Kick Cancer (https://kickcancermovement.org/), and owner of Biodynamic Wellness (https://biodynamicwellness.com/) in San Diego, to talk about one of the most terrifying realities a parent can face: a childhood cancer diagnosis. Season shares her family’s story of walking her son through acute lymphoblastic leukemia, what she learned inside the conventional system, and the practical ways parents can support nutrition, detox pathways, and quality of life alongside treatment.

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Season opens up about the shock of diagnosis as a holistic mom, the emotional whiplash of hospital life, and why so many parents feel powerless, then shows exactly where parents can take their power back. From the foods she prioritized and the hospital food she refused, to gentle at home therapies that support the liver, lymph, appetite, and nausea, this conversation is packed with tangible tools and real hope without sugarcoating how hard this road can be.

📚 Topics Covered in This Episode:

✔️ Season’s son’s leukemia diagnosis and what treatment actually looked like

✔️ Why nutrition matters during chemo and what to focus on first

✔️ The ultimate healing food debate: organ meats vs bone broth

✔️ How chemo can change taste buds, cravings, and appetite in kids

✔️ What to do when nausea hits and your child will not eat

✔️ Gentle detox support that can be done at home, including castor oil packs, baths, and red light

✔️ Why supporting the lymphatic system matters, including movement, dry brushing, and rebounding

✔️ Methylation and detox pathways: what parents should understand

✔️ How to advocate in the hospital without getting steamrolled

✔️ The hard truth about pediatric cancer care, compliance pressure, and parent rights

✔️ Kick Cancer and the resources helping families support kids through treatment

✔️ A grounding mindset for survival: live 15 minutes at a time

🧠 More About This Episode:

Season Johnson(https://www.seasonjohnson.com/) is a functional practitioner who specializes in root cause support for families navigating cancer, especially pediatric cancer. After her son was diagnosed with leukemia just before his third birthday, Season was thrust into a world she never expected to enter and began building a bridge between conventional treatment and foundational healing support at home. Through Kick Cancer (https://kickcancermovement.org/), she equips families with practical tools to reduce suffering, support resilience, and help kids keep living like kids.

If you are a parent facing pediatric cancer, supporting someone who is, or you have ever wondered what integrative care can look like during treatment, this episode offers clarity, compassion, and a stronger sense of what is possible.

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What if childhood eczema isn’t a skin problem at all, but the body’s first warning sign that something deeper is off?

In this episode, Corey and Christine sit down with holistic pediatrician Dr. Ana-Marie Temple (https://www.dranamaria.com/) to unpack what’s really driving the dramatic rise in childhood eczema. From early antibiotic exposure and gut disruption to food sensitivities, stress, and the cycle of topical steroids, this conversation reframes eczema as a whole-body issue rather than something to simply “manage” on the surface.

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Dr. Temple shares her journey as a traditionally trained pediatrician who changed the way she practiced medicine after watching her own children struggle with chronic illness. Together, Corey, Christine, and Dr. Temple explore why so many parents feel dismissed, why “they’ll grow out of it” can be a dangerous narrative, and what it actually looks like to support healing from the inside out without chasing every new remedy or playing “eczema whack-a-mole.”

📚 Topics Covered in This Episode:

✔️ Why eczema is often the first sign of deeper inflammation

✔️ The connection between antibiotics, reflux meds, and eczema in babies

✔️ How gut health, food sensitivities, and sugar impact skin

✔️ Why topical steroids work fast but often don’t resolve the root issue

✔️ The long-term risks of untreated inflammation

✔️ How stress in pregnancy and early childhood affects eczema

✔️ Why many kids don’t truly “outgrow” eczema

✔️ What to do first when eczema shows up

✔️ A realistic, step-by-step approach to healing without overwhelm

✔️ How to bring spouses and skeptical partners on board without power struggles

🧠 More About This Episode: Dr. Ana-Marie Temple is a holistic pediatrician who specializes in identifying the root causes of chronic childhood conditions, especially eczema. In this conversation, she explains why modern approaches often focus on symptom suppression instead of healing, and how parents can create meaningful change through food, lifestyle, and targeted support rather than endless creams and medications.

Whether you’re dealing with infant eczema, recurring flare-ups in older kids, or you’ve been told to “wait it out,” this episode offers clarity, validation, and a hopeful path forward for families who want more than temporary fixes.

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What if the problem isn’t that your kids can’t focus, but that we’re asking them to learn in ways their brains were never designed for?

In this episode, Corey and Christine sit down with homeschooling mentor, educator, and author Julie Bogart to challenge some of the most deeply ingrained assumptions about learning, attention, discipline, and “doing enough.” From the surprising truth about children’s attention spans to why pressure actually shuts learning down, this conversation is both deeply freeing and radically practical for parents navigating education at home or alongside traditional school.

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Julie shares decades of wisdom from raising and homeschooling five children, including why short lessons beat long ones, how to support neurodivergent kids without burning everyone out, and why relationship, not rigor, is the true foundation of learning. Corey and Christine also explore how fear-based schooling, nagging, and performance pressure impact kids long term, and what it looks like to raise curious, resilient learners without constant power struggles.

📚 Books Mentioned!

📍 The Brave Learner by Julie Bogart

📍 Raising Critical Thinkers by Julie Bogart

📍 Help! My Kid Hates Writing by Julie Bogart

✨ Topics Covered in This Episode:

✔️ Why a child’s true attention span is “age + one minute”

✔️ The myth that longer lessons equal better learning

✔️ How pressure trains kids to disengage and shut down

✔️ Why short, focused lessons work better for ADHD kids

✔️ Homeschooling then vs. now and what’s been lost

✔️ Fear-based education vs. curiosity-driven learning

✔️ Rotating attention between kids instead of doing all subjects, all kids, every day

✔️ How to stop nagging and start building cooperation

✔️ Why relationship is the missing “R” in education

✔️ Helping kids love learning again without lowering standards

🧠 More About This Episode:

Julie Bogart is the founder of Brave Writer and a longtime voice in the homeschooling world, known for helping parents trust themselves, trust their children, and build learning environments rooted in connection and curiosity. In this conversation, Julie breaks down why so many modern parents feel overwhelmed and inadequate, and how stepping back, simplifying, and leading with relationship can transform both learning and family life.

Whether you homeschool full time, part time, or simply want a healthier relationship with school and learning in your home, this episode offers a powerful reframing of what education can look like when pressure is replaced with trust.

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What if the “clean beauty” aisle is one of the most misleading places in the entire wellness world? In this episode, Corey and Christine sit down with Emilie Toups, founder of Toups & Co., to talk about what is actually hiding in makeup and skincare, why the word “fragrance” is a massive loophole, and how to simplify your routine without sacrificing healthy, glowing skin.

Emilie shares her origin story of making tallow skincare at home to help her daughter’s severe eczema, what she learned about healing from the inside out, and the 3 ingredients she believes every family should avoid. They also get into teen skincare trends, pregnancy-safe products, and why stress and perfectionism can be more toxic than the occasional less-than-perfect ingredient.

📚 Books Mentioned!

📍 Gut and Psychology Syndrome (GAPS) by Dr. Natasha Campbell-McBride (referenced as part of Emilie's healing journey)

✨ Topics Covered in This Episode:

✔️ The “fragrance” loophole and why it can hide thousands of chemicals

✔️ The top ingredients to avoid: fragrance, parabens, and phthalates

\✔️ Why “clean” and “natural” are not regulated terms

✔️ How to read an ingredient label without getting overwhelmed

✔️ EWG ratings: what’s helpful, what isn’t, and how to use it wisely

✔️ Organic ingredients in skincare: when it matters and why

✔️ Seed oils in skincare: the nuance between conventional and organic, cold-pressed

✔️ Pregnancy-safe skincare and essential oils, plus why dilution matters

✔️ A simple skincare routine that actually works for busy moms

✔️ Teen acne, hygiene habits, and how to approach makeup without fear

✔️ Why skin issues can be your body’s “last resort” signal that something needs attention

🧠 More About This Episode:

Emilie Toups is the founder of Toups & Co., one of the early non-toxic beauty brands in the US. She started by making tallow skincare in 2013 after her young daughter developed severe eczema, and that journey led her deep into food, gut healing, and ingredient education. In this conversation, Emilie breaks down the greenwashing in modern skincare, explains why ingredient lists are the only thing you can trust, and shares practical ways to clean up your family’s personal care products without spiraling into analysis paralysis. Corey and Christine also talk with Emilie about teens and TikTok skincare culture, what “pregnancy safe” really means, and why a calm, simple approach often wins long-term.

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Why does modern parenting feel so overwhelming, exhausting, and lonely, even when we are doing everything “right”? In this episode, Corey and Christine dive deep into what has quietly changed about childhood, parenting, and family life over the last decade. From screen saturation to over-scheduling, they explore why so many kids are struggling today and how a simple return to nature, play, and trust can radically shift family dynamics. This conversation is a hopeful reminder that small, intentional changes can lead to calmer homes, more resilient kids, and a more enjoyable motherhood.

📚 Books Mentioned!

📍 1000 Hours Outside: Activities to Match Screen Time with Green Time - https://www.amazon.com/1000-Hours-Outside-Activities-Screen/dp/0744063620

📍 Until the Streetlights Come On: How a Return to Play Brightens Our Present and Prepares Kids for an Uncertain Future - https://www.amazon.com/Until-Streetlights-Come-Brightens-Uncertain/dp/1540903400

📍 Homeschooling: You’re Doing It Right Just by Doing It - https://www.amazon.com/Homeschooling-Youre-Doing-Right-Just/dp/1540903419

📍 How to Raise a Wild Child: The Art and Science of Falling in Love with Nature - https://www.amazon.com/How-Raise-Wild-Child-Science/dp/0544705297

📍 Balanced and Barefoot - https://www.amazon.com/Balanced-Barefoot-How-Unrestricted-Outdoor/dp/1626253730

📍 Free to Learn - https://www.amazon.com/Free-Learn-Unleashing-Instinct-Self-Reliant/dp/0465084990/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0

📍 Free to Fly: The Secret to Fostering Independence in the Next Generation - https://www.amazon.com/Free-Fly-Fostering-Independence-Generation/dp/1637633777/

📍 The Self-Driven Child - https://www.amazon.com/Self-Driven-Child-Science-Giving-Control/dp/0735222525/

📍 What Time Is Noon? - https://www.amazon.com/What-Time-Noon-Ridiculous-Not-So-Subtle/dp/1682689247/

📍 Dumbing Us Down: The Hidden Curriculum of Compulsory Schooling - https://www.amazon.com/Dumbing-Us-Down-Curriculum-Compulsory/dp/0865714487

📍 Teach Your Own: The John Holt Book of Homeschooling - https://www.amazon.com/Teach-Your-Own-John-Homeschooling/dp/B0080R3NWW

📍 Ready or Not: Preparing Our Kids to Thrive in an Uncertain and Rapidly Changing World - https://www.amazon.com/Ready-Not-Preparing-Uncertain-Changing/dp/006265778X

📍 Free-Range Kids: How to Raise Safe, Self-Reliant Children (Without Going Nuts with Worry) - https://www.amazon.com/Free-Range-Raise-Self-Reliant-Children-Without/dp/0470574755

📍 Glow Kids: How Screen Addiction Is Hijacking Our Kids (and How to Break the Trance) - https://www.amazon.com/Glow-Kids-Screen-Addiction-Hijacking/dp/1250097991

📍 The Comfort Crisis - https://www.amazon.com/Comfort-Crisis-Embrace-Discomfort-Reclaim/dp/0593138767

📍 There’s No Such Thing as Bad Weather - https://www.amazon.com/Theres-Such-Thing-Bad-Weather/dp/B087NJ5MFK/

📍 Outdoor Kids in an Inside World - https://www.amazon.com/Outdoor-Kids-Inside-World-Radically/dp/B09P8YJMGJ

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✨ Topics Covered in This Episode:

✔️ Why parenting feels harder now than it did a generation ago

✔️ How lack of outdoor play impacts mental, emotional, and physical development

✔️ The science behind nature, movement, and resilient brains

✔️ Why kids need boredom, risk, and free play to thrive

✔️ The long-term effects of screens on childhood and family life

✔️ How time outside supports nervous system regulation for kids and parents

✔️ Trusting your children and fostering independence in a fearful culture

✔️ Simple ways to reclaim calmer days without adding more to your plate

🧠 More About This Episode:

This episode weaves together personal stories, developmental science, and cultural insight to help parents better understand what kids actually need in a rapidly changing world. Corey and Christine reflect on how parenting norms shifted after the rise of smartphones and constant connectivity, and why many traditional approaches no longer serve families well. With a strong emphasis on outdoor time, free play, and relational connection, this conversation offers practical encouragement for parents who want to raise capable, grounded kids without burnout.

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How are things really going behind the scenes? In this Behind-the-Mic episode, Corey and Christine sit down together (just the two of them!) to share long-awaited updates, a major life announcement, and the future direction of Modern Ancestral Mamas. From homeschooling realities to evolving creative capacity to the surprising story of how the podcast pause happened, this episode is a warm, honest catch-up from two moms navigating a very full season.

Christine shares her big news (spoiler: baby #4!), Corey gives an inside look at homeschooling older grades, and together they reflect on what this community means to them, and how they’re restructuring the show so they can continue creating high-quality, meaningful content without burning out.

Plus: holiday traditions, Christmas School ideas, their annual Hot Drinks Party, and the new ways listeners can support the show as it grows into the next chapter.

✨ Topics Covered in This Episode:

✔️ Christine’s pregnancy announcement + navigating low-capacity seasons

✔️ Corey’s real-life homeschooling update: older grades, workload & rhythms

✔️ Why the podcast unexpectedly paused — and what’s changing moving forward

✔️ How hiring an editor transformed the show (and why it’s necessary)

✔️ Why the MAM community has meant so much during their break

✔️ The launch of Patreon + what’s coming for members

✔️ How sponsorships actually work and why they’re selective

✔️ Christmas School ideas: books, crafts, traditions & Advent favorites

✔️ Behind the scenes of their annual Hot Drinks Holiday Party

✔️ Upcoming speaking events + plans for 2026 content

🧠 More About This Episode:

This heart-to-heart episode gives listeners a warm, honest look at what Corey and Christine have been navigating personally and creatively this year — from pregnancy and homeschooling, to carving out margin, to dreaming bigger for the podcast. They share why this community matters so deeply, how much your messages have kept the show alive, and their plan to build a sustainable, high-quality podcast for the long haul.

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How do we raise kids who love real food and understand how it shapes their mood, focus, and resilience? In this episode, Corey and Christine sit down with Ali Miller, registered dietitian and author of Naturally Nourished Kids and The Anti-Anxiety Diet, to explore how food truly acts as medicine for both body and mind. From navigating picky eaters to supporting anxious teens, Ali breaks down how nutrient-dense foods can transform the way our kids think, feel, and grow.

✨ Topics Covered in This Episode:

✔️ Practical tips for feeding picky eaters without becoming a short-order cook

✔️ Why early introduction of savory flavors helps prevent “sweet-only” palates

✔️ Baby-led weaning vs. purees, what the science (and real life) says

✔️ The truth about salt, sugar, and snacks in childhood nutrition

✔️ How chewing impacts jaw development, focus, and brain oxygenation

✔️ Using food to prevent anxiety, mood swings, and burnout in kids and teens

✔️ Creating peaceful, screen-free kitchen spaces that inspire connection

✔️ How to model joyful eating and resilience in your home

🧠 More About This Episode:

Ali Miller is a registered dietitian, functional medicine expert, and the author of Naturally Nourished Kids and The Anti-Anxiety Diet. With over a decade of clinical experience and a passion for teaching families how to use food as medicine, Ali offers practical, empowering guidance for moms who want to nourish their kids without the overwhelm. From baby-led weaning to balancing teen hormones, this episode dives deep into how whole foods support healthy brains, strong bodies, and calmer homes.

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How can we raise strong, resilient kids who thrive in sports and everyday life? In this episode, Corey and Christine sit down with Jenny McGruther—author of The Nourished Kitchen and longtime voice in the ancestral food space—to talk about fueling young athletes with real food, not packaged snacks and sports drinks. From sideline snack culture to teen appetites that rival grown men, Jenny shares her lived experience raising two kids—one now a college-aged athlete—on nutrient-dense, traditional foods.

✨ Topics Covered in This Episode:

✔️ The cultural norm of junky post-game snacks—and how to handle it with grace

✔️ Nourishing breakfasts and game-day meals that actually fuel performance

✔️ How teens’ growing bodies demand huge amounts of nutrient-dense food

✔️ Travel hacks: feeding kids well during hotel stays and tournaments

✔️ Why beets, switchel, and even chocolate milk support recovery and stamina

✔️ The role of family meals in connection, identity, and long-term health

✔️ Injury recovery: nutrients that strengthen bones and speed healing

✔️ What decades of real food taught Jenny about health outcomes in her kids

🧠 More About This Episode: Jenny McGruther is the creator of [Nourished Kitchen] (https://nourishedkitchen.com), a blog dedicated to traditional foods and heritage cooking.

She is also the author of three cookbooks: The Nourished Kitchen, Broth & Stock, and Vibrant Botanicals. With two decades of experience feeding her family real food—from toddlers to teen athletes—Jenny offers both wisdom and practical strategies for moms who want to raise healthy kids without losing their sanity. Whether you’re packing snacks for youth soccer or stocking the freezer for a hungry varsity athlete, this conversation is packed with ideas and encouragement.

📚 Resources & Links Mentioned:

📍 Nourished Kitchen – https://nourishedkitchen.com

📍 The Nourished Kitchen (book) – https://amzn.to/3Example

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How can we raise kids who thrive in sports without falling into cycles of junk snacks, pressure, or burnout? In this episode, Corey and Christine sit down with guest Christina Schindler to unpack her years of experience raising three kids through youth sports, high school teams, and now college athletics. Together, they dive into what really fuels performance, how to navigate the culture around snacks and team traditions, and why food choices matter just as much for emotional health as they do for physical stamina.

✨ Topics Covered in This Episode:

✔️ The snack culture of youth sports—and how to set healthier standards

✔️ Why travel and college athletics demand a new approach to fueling

✔️ Teaching kids balance: letting them participate socially without sacrificing health

✔️ What Europe gets right about inclusivity in sports (and how the U.S. can learn)

✔️ How family meals anchor athletes through busy training schedules

✔️ The impact of processed foods on mood, focus, and recovery

✔️ Simple, nourishing pre- and post-game meal ideas

✔️ The role of parents and coaches in shaping food culture on teams

🧠 More About This Episode:

Christina Schindler is co-owner of the Modern Stone Age Kitchen, a restaurant focused on real, traditionally-prepared foods. She and her husband Bill have raised three children through every stage of athletics—from peewee soccer to dual-sport college competition. In this conversation, Christina shares candid lessons on setting boundaries, handling social pressures around junk food, and creating meals that keep athletes strong without adding stress for parents. Whether your child is just starting in local leagues or navigating the demands of high-level sports, this episode offers insight and strategies to support both performance and family well-being.

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