Are we really getting “sick” every winter… or are we just burning out our bodies?

We are getting real about “sick season” and spoiler alert: it’s not what you think. You'll hear why so many people get sick in the winter, how to actually stay healthy without fear, and why the answer isn’t another flu shot.

In this episode:

🧄 Simple immune-boosting routines for winter

💡 Red light, warm foods, and other cozy habits

👶 Natural remedies for kids (that actually work)

💬 How to stop fearing RSV and flu season

❤️ Real talk about balance not perfection

Timestamps:

[01:10] Sugar, stress, and why our immune systems crash in winter

[02:20] The flu shot myth and what’s really lowering immunity

[03:30] Seasonal depression, sunlight, and slowing down with intention

[04:40] Cozy winter rituals — red light therapy, candlelight dinners, warm drinks

[06:25] Simple immune boosters: garlic honey, bone broth, vitamin D, zinc

[09:20] Natural remedies for kids — echinacea, elderberry, and homeopathy

[12:15] Holistic fever and sore throat care for moms and littles

[15:45] Navigating RSV, fear, and trusting your intuition as a mom

[21:00] Final thoughts: finding balance, peace, and health this winter

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Kate @thatcrunchymomkate

Jordan @themoderncrunchymum

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