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It’s our anniversary! 🎉 In this episode, Emily and Jason reflect on 15 years of marriage—what’s worked, what hasn’t, and why being best friends is the glue that keeps it all together. From learning to laugh through chaos to genuinely enjoying each other’s company (most days), we’re sharing a few things we’ve picked up along the way.

We also talk about why All Dogs Go to Heaven is secretly one of the most horrifying kids’ movies ever made.

And! We just dropped a new vlog that gives you a peek into our real-life crunchy family adventures. Check out the video here.

Whether you're married, single, or still recovering from childhood cartoon trauma, this one’s for you.

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In this episode, Jason and Emily unpack the pros and cons of big city life vs. small town living. From public transportation and walkable grocery stores to the joy (and occasional chaos) of tight-knit communities, they compare the hustle of urban living with the slower pace of small-town charm. Whether you're a city dweller dreaming of open skies or a small-town soul craving late-night Indian food, this one’s for you.

The video with the nice house in it:

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/G4ue-G02wgc

The video about a small town:

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/No-uv8hJA_4

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Are you a jerk? Am I a jerk? In this episode of The Really Very Crunchy Podcast, Emily and Jason Morrow wrestle with a surprisingly deep question: what does it actually mean to be a jerk? From social awkwardness to strong opinions and crunchy mom convictions, they break down the difference between confidence and condescension, intention and impact. Are crunchy moms just misunderstood—or do they sometimes cross the line? With humor, humility, and a touch of self-doubt, they explore whether being a jerk is less about what you do and more about how you’re perceived.

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Thinking of starting a homeschool nature group but not sure where to begin? In this episode of The Really Very Crunchy Podcast, Emily and Jason break down how Emily started Forest Friends—a thriving nature-based homeschool community for moms and their kids. Emily shares the ups and downs, from awkward first meetups to finding your people, and offers real talk on building a group that actually works. Whether you're a seasoned homeschooler or just dreaming of more outdoor time and connection, this episode covers the practical steps, emotional hurdles, and sweet rewards of leading a nature co-op. Tune in to hear how creating community can feel weird, wonderful, and worth it.

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If you're interested in hanging out with Emily at the Modern Homestead Conference check out the link below!

https://modernhomesteading.com/tickets-2025/

This week, Emily and Jason Morrow recount the chaos and cuteness of their unexpected adventure as foster parents to baby opossums—midnight feedings, marsupial meltdowns, and all. But the conversation takes a turn when Emily admits she’s always considered herself a laid-back, go-with-the-flow Type B… until Jason presents some surprising evidence to the contrary. Is it possible the queen of crunchy calm is actually a closet Type A? The debate gets personal, hilarious, and oddly insightful.

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When their son suddenly developed a mysterious rash, Emily and Jason Morrow made a rare trip to the doctor—only to be handed a prescription for antibiotics after a 30-second glance. They waited it out instead, and the rash disappeared after some home remedies created by Emily. In this episode, they question why antibiotics are so overprescribed, and why the modern medical system seems to skip holistic approaches in favor of quick fixes. It's a hilarious, slightly chaotic conversation about trusting your gut (literally and figuratively), unnecessary medication, and whether Jason now fears pharmacists more than doctors. If you’ve ever wondered if that prescription was really necessary, this one’s for you.

The book Emily wanted you to check out:

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This week, Emily and Jason unpack a spicy little gem from the comments section—someone thinks we’re terrible people.Not just mildly annoying. Full-blown villains. So naturally, we take that critique to its logical (and very extreme) conclusion. Are we starting a cult? Sacrificing goats? Gaslighting the masses through sourdough reels? No. We’re just telling stories. That’s it. But also, Emily casually became an award-winning children’s book author, so maybe we are too powerful. Tune in for a very unserious conversation about internet outrage, accidental influence, and the true horror of being misunderstood online.

Check out Emily's AWARD WINNING children's book!

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Here's where you can get a t-shirt:

https://www.reallyverycrunchy.com/store

Also, here's that video we discussed in the episode:

https://www.instagram.com/reel/DIBi_dnx8jF/

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https://drive.google.com/file/d/1v6lbhg1syRkmg8ZpbCQymRToL3K3bapK/view?usp=share_link

🎨 Artwork by Emily’s brother, John Simpson, featuring our kids!

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/l-irkBouBrE

📹 Check out the short video we made about A.I. earlier this week (April 7)!

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This week on *The Really Very Crunchy Podcast,* we're stepping into the world of artificial intelligence—how it's changing our lives, the planet, and the creative space. We talk about the good (yay for help with spreadsheets!), the bad (can we not replace artists, please?), and the uncertain (should we be worried about Skynet?).

We explore:

- The environmental cost of A.I. systems

- What ethical use looks like (if that even exists)

- How creatives are responding

- And the ultimate question: How far is too far?

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Buckle up, nerds—it’s time to get *factual*. In this episode, Jason and Emily bring you a whirlwind of weird, wild, and wonderful facts you never knew you needed.

This one’s for the commenters who said they want more “educational content.” Fine. You asked. We delivered. Prepare for your brain to explode (in a fun way).

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In this episode, Emily and Jason spiral (lovingly) into a full-blown existential crisis about how wildly wasteful our world has become. From single-use everything to perfectly good items tossed in the trash, they wonder how we all just... live like this? But don’t worry—it’s funny! They laugh through the panic, question their own trash habits, and wonder aloud if society might one day wake up and smell the compost. Emily also shares her latest hyperfixation: westerns. Because if there’s one thing the frontier life got right, it was using every part of the buffalo...

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