Crown and Sage
Crown and Sage is where SoCal soul meets real talk. Hosted by husband-and-wife duo Miguel and Veronica, this San Diego-rooted podcast dives deep into the raw, the real, and the ridiculously beautiful sides of life. From marriage and parenting to real estate, entrepreneurship, mental health, and spiritual evolution — we’re talking about it all. Whether you're navigating love, launching a business, planning your next getaway, or simply trying to grow as a human, Crown and Sage is your dose of wisdom, laughs, and local flavor.
Real conversations. Real marriage. Real life — Southern California style.
Launching June 27th. Subscribe and join the vibe.
Shining light on regular Human Beings doing Extraordinary things!
Episodes
10 episodes
EP 10: Small Steps, Big Results
We tend to overestimate what we can do in a short amount of time and underestimate what we can do if we just stay consistent.Most real change doesn’t happen all at once. It happens slowly, through small actions repeated...
EP 9: Conflict, It’s Not Always What It Looks Like
Sometimes people don’t act the way we want them to. They’re reactive, They push buttons, And it’s really easy to meet them right there.This is a story about a moment where I almost did. But somewhere in the middle of it, I was reminded ...
EP 8: Letters from the Heart - Be the Vibe
Every morning in the drop-off line, I ask my kids one question:“What’s the number one rule?” It’s not about grades. It’s not about being the best.It’s simple — have fun.This is the first “Letter from the Heart” I’m shari...
EP 7: Learning to Live with Loss - Grief, Healing, and the Courage to Feel
In this episode of Crown of Sage, grief therapist and death doula Gris Alves joins us for an intimate and powerful conversation about loss, love, and the courage to feel deeply.Gris shares her own healing journey, from mu...
EP 6: Menopause Myths, Hormone Therapy, and Women’s Health with Helen Stearns
Menopause and perimenopause are often something women are told to simply “endure.” But what if thriving—not just surviving—was possible?In this empowering episode of Crown and Sage, host Veronica Contreras sits down with Helen S...
EP 5: What It Really Takes to Grow Together in Life, Love & Business
The person I was before… she died in that bathtub.”✨ In this episode, Dr.Eva shares how pregnancy and postpartum reshaped her identity, her business, and her marriage — while Dr.Joe opens up about learning how to communicate, recon...
EP 4: Layers of Life - Business, Motherhood & Heritage
In Episode 4 of Crown & Sage, Veronica is joined by business owner, coach, and fellow mom Karla Lopez.Karla reflects on 30+ years in the beauty industry, building a business from scratch, waiting 15 years to become a mother, and rai...
EP 3: Unlocking Freedom in Retirement. What You Need to Know About Reverse Mortgages
Reverse mortgages are often misunderstood—but they can be a powerful tool when it comes to building security and flexibility in retirement. In this episode, we share personal stories, real case studies, and the truth behind the myths.If...
EP 2: The Warrior Path: Yoga, Brotherhood, and Inner Mastery w/ Jano Galindo
What if the most powerful thing a man could do... is breathe?In this powerful conversation, we sit down with 24-year yoga veteran, philosopher, and community leader Jano Galindo—a man who’s taught thousands how to move, breathe, and liv...
🎙️ EP 1: Love, Legacy & the Myth of 50/50 – The Truth About Marriage After 20 Years
🎙️ Crown & Sage is Back — and This Time, It's a Team EffortIn this heartfelt Episode 1 relaunch, hosts Miguel and Veronica — married 20 years and counting — open up about what it really takes to build a strong, lasting marriage. Fro...