Mic'd Up & Unfiltered with Kristine & Amy

In Part 2 of our conversation with Cornell Master Beekeeper Bill Kaufman, we go deeper into the world of bees, pollinators, agriculture, and what it really means to “save the bees.” Bill breaks down how industrial agriculture depends on transported honeybees, why monocropping impacts our soil, pollinators, and food quality, and what regular people can actually do to support bees right in their own...

What happens when Amy tastes truly raw honey for the first time and immediately says, “This is nothing like the honey from the grocery store”? That moment sparks a fascinating conversation with master beekeeper Bill Kaufman about what real honey actually is—and why most of us have never tasted it. In this episode, Amy and Kristine sit down with Bill to explore the surprising world of bees, from ho...

In this deeply personal episode of Mic’d Up & Unfiltered , Kristine and Amy share the real stories behind how they found their husbands after seasons of trauma, healing, dating disasters, and learning what safe love actually feels like. They talk about childhood wounds, domestic abuse, breaking unhealthy cycles, choosing partners who bring peace instead of chaos, and the beautiful impact a gen...

In this episode of Mic’d Up & Unfiltered , Kristine and Amy have a real and emotional conversation about parenting through every stage — from tantrums in the grocery store to graduation parties and preparing to send a child to college. They talk about the bittersweet moments of watching kids grow up, learning to pause and be present, breaking old parenting patterns, giving other parents more g...

In this episode of Mic’d Up & Unfiltered , Kristine and Amy sit down with Jodi Odell Zimmerman for a powerful conversation about reducing chemical load in everyday life. Jody shares how her own health journey led her to look differently at what we breathe, absorb, eat, clean with, and put on our skin. From fragrance and skincare to kids, hormones, food, farming, and the simple changes we can m...

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...

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 w...

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 Glucos...

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 mo...

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, redisco...

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 finall...

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...

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 mat...

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 righ...

Episode 4 kicks off with “spring of deception” & a few wild stories—then moves into what’s actually in the products we use every day. From plug-ins and candles to deodorant and dryer sheets, a quick word association turns into a real conversation about toxins, greenwashing, and how easy it is to be misled by “clean” labels. We also get into: • what greenwashing actually means • how small swaps...

Episode 3 dives into real conversations around women’s health—from our very different cycles to hormones, menopause, and breast health. We also get into sweating + deodorant, gut health, and some of the everyday things that impact how we feel more than we realize. Honest, curious, and the kind of conversation that gets you thinking about your body in a new way.

In Episode 2, we’re getting to know each other and diving into real-life wellness. We chat fasting (and why people aim for 72 hours), the 80/20 rule, protein habits, sleep scores, and how our nervous systems show up in our homes—clean, clutter, and everything in between. We also get into why being an informed consumer is hard, what “greenwashing” looks like, and a few tools people use to shop smar...

We’ve lived a lot of life—and we’re still in it. In this first episode, we’re sharing why we started this podcast, what led us here, and what you can expect moving forward. This is real conversation about life, health, home, and everything in between—what’s worked, what hasn’t, and what we’re still figuring out.