Okay… let’s talk about this documentary.

In this episode of Crunchy Moms Unfiltered, we’re airing the full USA Today documentary that a LOT of parents have been waiting to see—and yes, we have thoughts.

We kick things off with our own commentary before the documentary starts, because while this project was a huge moment and an important step forward, it wasn’t perfect—and we want to be honest about that. There were parts we loved, parts we questioned, and a few discrepancies we didn’t totally agree with. And instead of pretending otherwise, we talk about it.

Then we let the documentary play in full, uninterrupted, so you can watch it with your own eyes and form your own opinion. Afterward, we come back with real, unfiltered reflections—what felt validating, what felt off, and why overall we still believe this was a meaningful experience and an important project to be part of.

Do we think crunchy moms were represented better than ever before on a mainstream platform? Yes.
Do we think there’s still room for deeper truth and better conversations? Also yes.

And that’s exactly why you’ll want to listen.

🎧 Available on all podcast platforms
📺 Full video episode on YouTube & Rumble

What you’ll hear in this episode:

• Our honest pre-documentary commentary (no blind praise here)
• The full USA Today documentary played start to finish
• Where we felt seen as crunchy moms—and where we didn’t
• The discrepancies we noticed and why they matter
• Why this still felt like a win for parents asking questions

Why we decided to air this anyway:
Because progress doesn’t come from perfection—it comes from conversations finally being allowed to happen. And this documentary cracked a door that’s been shut for a long time.

We don’t expect you to agree with everything.
We do expect you to walk away thinking.

If this episode resonates:
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📤 Share it with another parent who’s been quietly questioning
💬 Join the conversation—this is far from over

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Every January, we hear it everywhere: “New Year, New Me.”
And by mid-January… most people have already quit.

Today is Quitter’s Day — the day research shows the majority of people abandon their New Year’s goals — and in this episode, we’re calling out why that happens and what actually works instead.

We’re not here to reinvent ourselves every year.
We’re here to grow, evolve, and stay disciplined without burning out.

In this episode of Crunchy Moms Unfiltered, we talk honestly about:

• Why the “New Year, New Me” mindset sets people up to fail
• What Quitter’s Day reveals about motivation vs. discipline
• How consistency beats motivation every single time
• Why growth doesn’t require becoming a different person
• The systems, habits, and mindset shifts we personally use to stay on track
• How faith, environment, and accountability play a role in real transformation
• What “New Year, Same Us — Just Better” actually looks like in real life

This episode is for the mom who:

• Is tired of starting over every January
• Feels discouraged by failed goals
• Wants sustainable growth, not hustle culture
• Is ready to stop quitting on herself

No hype.
No pressure.
Just real, grounded growth that actually lasts.

🎧 Press play and let this be the year you stop starting over.

Here’s where to find us 👇🏻

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This week on Crunchy Moms Unfiltered, we’re diving into one of the biggest but least-explained public health changes that’s got parents everywhere talking — the new childhood vaccine schedule.

Federal health officials recently overhauled the U.S. childhood vaccine recommendations, reducing the number of diseases for which routine shots are broadly recommended — dropping from 17 to 11. Instead of a one-size-fits-all schedule, many vaccines are now recommended only for high-risk children or left up to shared clinical decision-making between parents and doctors. The CDC says this aligns U.S. guidance with international peers, but pediatricians and medical groups are raising serious concerns about the lack of transparency, scientific review, and potential risks for kids.

With so much fear, confusion, and conflicting info swirling around, we’re breaking down:
•What actually changed in the vaccine schedule (and why parents are confused)
•How this shift happened and who made the decision
•The real responses from doctors, pediatricians, and families
•What this means for your child’s health journey

And we’re especially excited because this is along time coming. We have some pretty BIG guest coming on with us to unpack all of this — answering the questions parents have been too afraid to ask. STAY TUNED

Plus: Check out the local news coverage where Brandy represented Crunchy Moms Unfiltered and shares parent reactions — link below!

Read the Fox 8 article:
https://fox8.com/news/local-medical-officials-parents-react-after-us-changes-child-vaccine-recommendations/

Tune in to get clarity, community support, and trustworthy insight on a topic every parent needs to understand.

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