Wannabe Crunchy Podcast
Welcome to the Wannabe Crunchy Podcast! Join two sisters, Hannah and Brooke, as they navigate motherhood, health, and finding balance in a world full of chaos and convenience. Whether you’re just starting to explore a natural lifestyle or you’re already fermenting your own kombucha, we’re here to share relatable stories, practical tips, and plenty of laughs along the way. With Brooke’s PhD in Molecular Biology and Hannah’s down-to-earth, everyday mom perspective, we’re blending science, humor, and heart to make small, meaningful changes feel achievable. Let’s embrace the journey to healthier, happier living—one crunchy step at a time.
Wannabe Crunchy Podcast
Raising Crunchy Kids: Why Nature Builds Better Brains
Welcome back to the Wannabe Crunchy Podcast! In this episode, host Hannah dives into Balanced and Barefoot by Angela J. Hanscom, a powerful read on the importance of active, outdoor, unstructured play for kids of all ages. We’re talking muddy boots, barefoot adventures, and why letting your toddler taste dirt might actually be a good thing.
Hannah breaks down key takeaways from Hanscom’s research as a pediatric occupational therapist and founder of TimberNook, highlighting the vital role outdoor play has in developing sensory skills, emotional regulation, and physical health. From proprioception to vestibular development, you’ll learn why 3+ hours of free play a day can do wonders for your child (and you).
If you’re a mom wondering whether letting your little one climb trees, roll in the dirt, or just be bored is “okay”—this episode is for you.
Plus, stay to the end for a quick shoutout to Hannah’s new children’s book Dempsey the Dump Truck, available now on Amazon!
I wrote a book! Check it out here!
https://www.amazon.com/Dempsey-Dump-Truck-Hannah-Rodwell/dp/B0DYB5ZGGW