Natural Living Family
Doctor-tested, Mama-approved Faith-Focused Wellness for the Family. Parents of seven, and bestselling authors of the #1 ranked essential oils book in the world, Dr. Eric and Sabrina Zielinski have been sharing low-tox, natural living tips online since 2014. The Natural Living Family Podcast brings bold Biblical truth, expert insight, and practical wisdom to help you detox your home, heal your body, and raise a family that thrives in spirit, soul, and body.
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Mercury, Mold & Microplastics: Hidden Heart Dangers with Warren Phillips
05/07/2025
Mercury, Mold & Microplastics: Hidden Heart Dangers with Warren Phillips
If you aren't thinking detox for heart health, you're missing a major health obstacle in your life. It’s no secret that toxins are everywhere, but what if your cookware, chocolate, or even sea salt was quietly sabotaging your heart health? In this powerful conversation, Dr. Z sits down with environmental detox expert Warren Phillips to uncover the hidden dangers of heavy metals and the simple swaps that can help protect your body and support long-term healing. Warren shares his personal healing journey—from debilitating fatigue and depression to full recovery—and the insights he gained along the way. Together, they explore practical ways to detox your home, bind toxins safely, and align your lifestyle with God’s design for wellness and vitality. You’ll learn about the top detox swaps, the best binders for removing heavy metals, and how grounding can recharge your system just as God designed it. In This Episode: Personal healing story, dry humor & serious toxin talk (2:48) Chocolate, heavy metals, and heart health risk—what you need to know (8:40) Understanding chelation therapy and the best binders (18:10) What are the top three products you NEED to swap - yesterday!(24:38) Hidden dangers in your salt and sea salt brands (27:14) Why paying attention to Prop 65 warning labels will change the health of your food choices (31:04) Mercury exposure dangers in your household & fillings (37:28) Cookware and heavy metal exposure risks - which ones are best for you? (45:30) God's design: grounding and recharging your body (53:30) If you’re ready for clear, faith-rooted solutions to lower your toxic burden and support heart health naturally, this episode is packed with actionable insight and hope for healing. Resources & Links Mentioned: Please leave a review, share this episode with a friend, and get ready—because this season is going to be powerful. Want more Natural Living Family? Follow us: Got a question about natural living, Biblical health, natural remedies, essential oils, or anything in between? We’d love to feature you on the show! Ask us your questions here →
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Refreshed | Renewed | Ready for this Next Season
05/05/2025
Refreshed | Renewed | Ready for this Next Season
It’s been five years since our last podcast episode—and so much has changed. In this special “coming back” episode, Dr. Z and Mama Z (that’s us!) share what’s been happening behind the scenes, from adding three precious little ones to our family, to running races (literally!) and redefining what it means to live healthy, naturally, and Biblically in today’s world. We open up about why we took a break in 2020, how burnout led us to refocus on what truly matters, and why now, more than ever, we feel called to speak into your life with hope, truth, and practical wisdom for natural living, God’s way. Inside this episode: Mama Z’s 9-month pregnancy (and running a 1-mile race 3 days past her due date!) (3:20) The unexpected blessing of hitting pause during the pandemic (6:05) Where we've come from, and how far God's brought us - together (12:45) What we’ve learned about home birth, low-tox living, and streamlining life with 7 kids (15:39) How God led us to relaunch the podcast with deeper purpose and renewed passion (17:19) A heartfelt prayer over your life, your health, and your family (19:12) We also introduce our vision for the new season: expect weekly episodes filled with encouragement, expert interviews, faith-based health strategies, and real-life stories to help you walk in the abundant life God created you for. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by the world’s health advice or wondered how to truly honor your body as God’s temple, this is your home. We’re so glad you’re here. Resources & Links Mentioned: Submit your questions: Join our monthly mentorship: Watch Mama Z’s race video: Please leave a review, share this episode with a friend, and get ready—because this season is going to be powerful. Want more Natural Living Family? Follow us on: Got a question about natural living, Biblical health, natural remedies, essential oils, or anything in between? We’d love to feature you on the show! Ask us your questions here →
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Giving the Gift of Health This Holiday Season
12/09/2019
Giving the Gift of Health This Holiday Season
At Christmastime, people often give gifts that are not-so-healthy and we want to empower you to give the gift of health instead! Just think about it: loads of sugar (tasty treats) and lots of chemicals () are just the tip of the iceberg. This year, join us in starting a NEW tradition and let’s bless the people around us with healthy gifts that will truly be appreciated! In today’s episode, we’ll explore the best gifting options to fit any budget. Whether it be that you pour your heart into, healthy events that you can do together, or simple gifts like an essential oil, we have you covered. We’ll even tell you how to figure out what to give, and how to put it together super fancy! We’ll also share lots of recipes and other ideas to bless loved ones and the people with natural gifts that help them share in the abundant life this holiday season. Join us to get your holiday gifting started! EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS: Diffuser reveal, testimonial time & topic introduction (3:06) Why give the gift of health? (9:37) Healthy gift-giving tips and ideas (16:32) DIY gifts & recipes (25:46) DIY toothpaste gifts & recipes(33:15) More DIY gifting tips (37:43) Gifting single essential oils (49:06) The gifts of the magi (1:00:21) Natural living tip and episode wrap (1:05:25)
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Holiday Hospitality: Tips from a Professional Host
12/02/2019
Holiday Hospitality: Tips from a Professional Host
Showing holiday hospitality, especially at this time of year, is a great way to serve and show your love for others. However, for some of us, hosting holiday events can be intimidating, stressful or downright scary -but it doesn’t need to be! If you don’t know how to get started, we’re here to help make it easy. In this week’s podcast, we will provide expert tips from Mama Z’s years of experience as a “hospitality pro.” Tune in to learn everything you need to know to host a smooth function, from planning to clean up. And if you’re attending an event and don’t know what to do, we have tips for you as well. From what to bring to a potluck, to setting the mood when hosting, we have it all covered so you can have a blessed and joyous holiday season with those you love! EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS: Topic introduction, diffuser reveal, book news & an announcement! (2:28) Your reviews (7:08) A system for holiday hospitality (11:01) Why holiday hospitality is important (20:48) Advice for those who are uncomfortable hosting (26:32) What to bring to a potluck & what you get out of hosting (29:13) How to get things ready for your event (36:30) Planning recipes & to-go items (42:11) Making time for prayer and more on potlucks (48:51) Timing your meal and setting the mood (57:32) Mama Z’s final holiday hospitality tip (1:03:05) Natural living tip and episode wrap (1:05:30)
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Healthy, Happy Holidays (Part 2)
11/25/2019
Healthy, Happy Holidays (Part 2)
Thanksgiving can be a stressful time of year and tax your health but if you plan ahead, you can manage that stress, stay healthy and still enjoy the holiday. Our family has spent years learning what to do – and what not to do – so that we can share the joy of the season without ruining our diet or fitness routines, or causing additional stress to our loved ones. In Part 2 of “Healthy Happy Holidays,” we will share the last 3 of our 5 tips on how to reduce stress in order to enjoy the season. We’ll show you how to keep on track with fitness by working out smarter and adding it to your agenda even if you travel. We’ll provide practical tips for bringing your own food to holiday events as well as dealing with dining out. And we’ll show you how to focus on what’s really important this season: being truly thankful. Join us we show you how to have a happy and healthy Thanksgiving holiday! Episode Highlights: Topic introduction and diffuser reveal (2:55) A Thanksgiving prayer for you and your reviews (5:11) Happy, healthy holiday tip #3: Working out smarter, not harder (8:13) More tips for staying fit in this holiday season (17:56) Happy, healthy holiday tip #4: Bring your own food (29:08) 5 Steps for bringing your own food (34:40) Happy, healthy holiday tip #5: Be truly thankful (44:10) Mama Z’s bonus natural living tip! (48:22) Natural living tip and episode wrap (50:20)
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Happy Healthy Holidays, Part 1
11/18/2019
Happy Healthy Holidays, Part 1
For some of us, the holidays can be a time of extreme stress or unpleasant memories - but it doesn’t have to be that way. You have the power to create your own holiday traditions and make this a time of peace and joy. Jesus is the reason for this entire holiday season! With this perspective in mind, you can take practical steps to relieve holiday stressors, avoid negative family situations, and even boost your immune system to reduce the likelihood of getting sick. You can create and enjoy traditions that focus on the people you love and build beautiful memories for your family. Today, we’ll share practical tips on how to do that. We’ll discuss how we overcome difficult family holiday struggles and how we approach the holidays with an attitude of gratitude. Then, we’ll teach you the first 2 of 5 healthy habits that can help you thrive in the holiday season. Learn what you can do today to break the cycle of stressful holidays and enjoy a Happy, Healthy Holiday Season! Episode Highlights: Topic introduction…you’re in good company! (2:40) Diffuser reveal and your reviews (8:20) 5 healthy tips to survive the pressure of the holidays (12:56) Dealing with holiday stress (23:04) Combat holiday stress by being proactive (33:43) Tips for making a stressful holiday enjoyable (38:37) Healthy Habit #1: 7 ways to relieve your stress (48:32) Healthy Habit #2: Boosting immunity & removing toxins (54:37) Natural living tip and episode wrap (1:04:29)
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Becoming a Person of Influence & Why It’s So Important!
11/11/2019
Becoming a Person of Influence & Why It’s So Important!
Anyone can become a person of influence, even if your sphere of influence is small, like family and friends. As Christians, we believe that God mandates us all to be people of influence. But how can begin to impact someone’s life for good? It starts with recalling the people who have positively impacted you. This can happen in any part of your life: school, sports, work, family, even your favorite authors and famous figures who have made a lasting impression. Today, Mama Z shares the people in her life who have influenced her the most and helped her shape the person she is today. You’ll hear how their encouragement, inspiration, and support made a lasting impression and enabled her to pay that wisdom forward. Are you ready to start building your influence for good in this world? Join us today and get inspired! EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS: Topic introduction (3:18) Diffuser reveal (8:06) Reviews and book news (9:17) People who influenced mama z in school & sports (14:39) The impact of positive influences (23:39) The influence of family (28:24) The influence of a good coach (35:53) The influence of pageant coaches (43:28) Influencers in business & faith (53:27) Influencers in faith & friends (1:03:17) Natural living tip and episode wrap (1:16:30)
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Hope for Breast Cancer: Interview with Angie Lima
11/04/2019
Hope for Breast Cancer: Interview with Angie Lima
This week, we have a very special podcast: our first interview ever on our show! Up until now, it's just been us hanging out in our basement studio chatting away about our lives and about the things the Lord has put on our hearts. But this episode, we interviewed Angie Lima, Mama Z's close friend and pageant sister, and the star of the upcoming documentary, Today’s chat is an inspiration for anyone struggling through a difficult season or a challenging illness. Angie was the picture of health, so she was surprised when the doctors told her that the lump on her breast was cancerous. When she learned she had breast cancer, knew she had there was only One she could trust to get her through her disease: Jesus Christ. That was the start of her healing journey. Along the way, she used both traditional and holistic therapies but always remained close to the Lord, trusting His guidance for every treatment. Join us to learn more about Angie’s journey and be encouraged on yours as well! EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS: Intro (1:20) Testimonial time (3:20) Intro: Interview with Angie Lima (8:22) Backstory of Angie and the Zs (14:41) Angie’s early days in pageantry (18:17) Pageantry to professional cheerleading (24:30) How Angie started her healing journey (29:05) What it was like taking the road less traveled (31:40) Life before diagnosis: backstory from the beginning (34:45) It all happened so fast (38:56) Diagnosis: Going into fight or flight (45:49) Conquering all odds to receive your victory (48:25) Were there warning signs for Angie along the way? (52:07) The impact of hope on your healing journey (1:00:45) Let your pain serve a purpose (1:04:40) Life at Hope4Cancer Clinic (1:12:25) More insight into Angie’s journey (1:16:00) A moment of prayer (1:25:58) Natural living tip and episode wrap (1:30:44)
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Hope for Breast Cancer: Lessons Learned & Truths Revealed (Part 2)
10/28/2019
Hope for Breast Cancer: Lessons Learned & Truths Revealed (Part 2)
In our new documentary, the Hope for Breast Cancer, we walk alongside Angie Lima as she battles breast cancer. During this journey, we learned many valuable insights into the business side of cancer treatments and what patients must do to protect their lives. During today's episode, we'll share the second and final part of our findings and we'll cover everything from preventative mastectomies, reconstruction complications, implant illness to the power of journaling, the importance of using natural therapies and how to customize a cancer prevention & healing journey We hope that today’s episode will give you hope and provide important strategies to beat breast cancer one and for all. EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS: The Hope for Breast Cancer Documentary (1:39) Intro and diffuser reveal (3:05) Our thoughts on celebrating Halloween (6:53) Testimonial time (9:58) Will you be ministry partners with us? (14:08) Lessons learned: preventative mastectomies (22:02) The impacts of mastectomies and implants (28:51) Is fear driving your decisions? (34:00) Exploring your options after mastectomy (41:47) Walking out YOUR healing journey (48:55) The untapped power of journaling (53:14) The Ultimate Breast Cancer Bundle – your educational empowerment tool (55:37) The cancer journey from the caregiver’s perspective (58:01) Using natural therapies and customizing your healing journey (1:02:05) Resources for you: Samaritan Ministries and the Hope4Cancer Clinic (1:07:36) Natural living tip and episode wrap (1:12:02)
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Hope for Breast Cancer: Lessons Learned & Truths Revealed (Part 1)
10/21/2019
Hope for Breast Cancer: Lessons Learned & Truths Revealed (Part 1)
Breast cancer is one of the most common cancers in women. In fact, 1 in 8 women will be affected by it. That’s why we decided to create , after Mama Z’s good friend, Angie, was diagnosed. Despite these staggering statistics, we believe that there is hope and healing, not just for breast cancer patients but for women of all ages. You can take steps towards preventing cancer by making smart lifestyle choices starting now. We also believe that the best way to treat cancer requires a unique approach based on each individual’s body. Treatment should also combine the best that modern medicine and alternative health have to offer. Along with a healthy dose of prayer and support, these choices can make all the difference in managing a cancer diagnosis. Join us as we take a look at the lessons we’ve learned while creating this film. Documenting Angie’s health crisis has opened our eyes to many truths about cancer and we, along with our producer and editor, Chris, will share those truths. EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS: The Hope for Cancer Documentary (3:00) Diffuser reveal (6:08) Testimonial time (7:27) Behind the scenes: a videographer’s perspective (9:12) Bringing a supply of prayer to your situation (17:52) You’re never alone (17:53) Stewarding your healing journey (20:32) Sneak peek: some pearls from hope for breast cancer (23:43) Mammography or thermography? (26:55) Lessons learned: cancer prevention (33:42) Lessons learned: The impact of our bio-burden (36:45) Don’t believe the hype (42:25) Have you experienced cancer amnesia? (50:00) Lessons learned: Handling emotions and emotional blocks (56:16) The importance of documenting your journey (1:02:10) Natural living tip and episode wrap (1:07:00)
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Hope for Breast Cancer: The Backstory & Why We Do What We Do
10/14/2019
Hope for Breast Cancer: The Backstory & Why We Do What We Do
Have you been touched by a cancer diagnosis? Whether it’s you or a loved one, this news is devastating. We have dealt with cancer and loss among our loved ones many times ourselves. So when Mama Z’s close friend, Angie, was diagnosed with breast cancer a few years back, it touched us to our core. We had already experienced so much heartache relating to cancer – and we’d heard so many stories from you as well - that we had to do something. With our mustard seed of faith, God paved the way for us to create . Today, we’re going to share the backstory on how this film was born into existence, including how Angie came to be at the center of the film. We want Hope for Breast Cancer to provide optimism and options for people struggling with cancer. And we want to share how God does big things when we are faithful with the little things. Join us to hear this inspiring story! EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS Intro (1:05) Hope for Breast Cancer documentary(3:10) Diffuser reveal (6:55) News and announcements (7:23) Testimonial time (13:14) The backstory of the Hope for Breast Cancer documentary (15:44) Being personally touched by cancer (21:23) Care at the Hope4Cancer Treatment Center (25:15) How many more people can we help? (29:23) Evolution of a documentary: the story behind the story (35:48) Finding your why and your purpose (40:42) The drive for excellence & the heart of a giver (46:30) Exploring options after a cancer diagnosis (55:35) With faith the size of a mustard seed (57:52) Natural living tip and episode wrap (1:07:00)
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Never Lose Hope
10/07/2019
Never Lose Hope
Have you ever felt like your situation was hopeless? When God is our Savior we can hold onto hope, but that doesn’t make things smooth sailing. When circumstances are darkest, we are often tempted to give up hope. But hopelessness comes with a price: It can lead to poor mental health and that can have dangerous consequences. It’s important to stay hopeful but how do we maintain that outlook when something really bad happens to us or to someone we love? In today’s podcast, we’re hosting a “class on hope.” We’ll talk about what hope really is, what it looks like, and how to achieve it. We’ll see exactly what the Bible has to say about hope -which will uplift and encourage you. The Lord wants you to have a life filled with hope but having hope is a choice you have to make for yourself. We’ll provide practical tips to help restore your hope so you can enjoy the abundant life you were meant to live, no matter the circumstances! EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS About our Hope For Breast Cancer Documentary (2:52) Diffuser reveal (9:53) Announcements and topic intro (10:50) Testimonial time (15:28) Trusting the Lord in troubling seasons (20:29) A class on hope so you never lose hope (27:13) The benefits of hope (35:06) Your part in restoring hope (39:49) Freeing yourself from bad choices – never lose hope (43:11) Practical tips for restoring hope in your life (53:58) Help for hopelessness so you never lose hope (56:57) Natural living tip and episode wrap (1:05:19)
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The THREE Most Important Things in Life: A Year in Review (Part 2)
09/23/2019
The THREE Most Important Things in Life: A Year in Review (Part 2)
Welcome to part 2 of The Three Most Important Things in Life: A Year In Review. As we discussed in last week’s podcast, there are 3 things that satan will attack the most: your walk with God, your relationships, and your health. This week, we are focusing on health. When life is difficult, it’s tempting to abandon healthy living. We may succumb to fast food, skip workouts, or give in to other unhealthy “shortcuts.” But if we do, even temporarily, it will be harder to get back on track. How can you stay healthy in a busy season? This August, we discovered how truly hectic life could become. In fact, we feel like we lived 5 years in the space of one month! But we stayed on track with all the important things including our health. How did we do it? As Mama Z loves to say, Proper Planning Prevents Poor Performance! This week, we discuss the 7 buckets that are vital for good health and how to improve and move forward in all of those areas as best you can. We’ll share tips on how we kept healthy this summer even on our busiest days. Are you ready to protect your health from getting derailed by busyness, difficulties or the schemes of the enemy? Then join us for today’s podcast! EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS: Topic intro and what’s in our diffuser (3:42) Reviews – and tell us what you think (8:25) Our crazy summer & wrapping up relationship tips (20:48) 7 buckets that are vital for good health (22:21) Natural remedies & the benefits of magnesium (26:42) Purify your water and air (40:08) The importance of exercise and sleep (51:13) Why are we talking about this? (59:27) Natural living tip and episode wrap (65:43)
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The THREE Most Important Things in Life: A Year in Review (Part 1)
09/16/2019
The THREE Most Important Things in Life: A Year in Review (Part 1)
It’s critical to know and expect that the enemy of your soul will attack the most important things in your life, especially during hectic or difficult times. In John 16:33, Jesus clearly states that in this world we will have trouble, however, He also says, “But take heart! I have overcome this world.” Knowing that we can expect these attacks allows us to prepare in advance to weather these challenges with the Lord’s help. In fact, these trials can strengthen us and shape us to live out our purpose in life. Today we will equip you with practical tips and Bible verses for protecting two of the most important areas of our lives that the enemy will assail: our walk with God and our relationships with others. We’ll teach you what to do – and what to avoid – to stay safe under God’s protection so that you can keep living an abundant life even when you’re under attack. EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS: Topic Intro (3:09) What’s in our diffuser, announcements, and reviews (11:03) Your reviews! (19:30) Trials are meant to strengthen you (20:56) Practical ways to put on the armor of God (28:40) The importance of making time for God & a prayer (38:00) The importance of our relationship with others (45:57) The struggles of our flesh (55:11) Natural living tip and episode wrap (65:34)
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Catching Up After a Wonderful Summer
09/09/2019
Catching Up After a Wonderful Summer
Do you have a big dream that you feel God is calling you to follow? Are you curious about what it took Mama Z to participate in something as challenging as the Mrs. America pageant? Are you wondering what it’s like to follow your heart and still live the abundant life, especially with your family? Here at Natural Living Family, we’ve been up to a wonderful and hectic summer! So this week, we thought we’d share our experience as Mama Z followed her dream of being a contestant in the 2019 Mrs. America pageant. Today, we’ll share the process that Mama Z (and our family) went through on the road to Mrs. America. We learned some amazing lessons as we took our family to Las Vegas, including how to navigate allergies/sensitivities and manage mishaps. We even have tips on how we “anchored” ourselves to meet the challenges that grow and stretch us. We want to encourage you to follow your dreams, especially if you feel led to enter your own state’s “Mrs.” pageant. Learn how we navigated this challenge while living our best life! EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS: Topic Intro and what’s in our diffuser (3:33) Announcements & a review (4:55) Mrs. America Pageant and more upcoming events (9:43) Lessons from our trip to Las Vegas for Mrs. America (13:47) How Mama Z navigated food & personal products in Las Vegas (25:46) Navigating mishaps during the big event (32:33) Getting calm before the pageant (44:49) How Mama Z feels accomplishing her dream (55:34) Natural living tip and episode wrap (64:47)
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Power of Words: Death & Life are in the Power of Tongue
09/02/2019
Power of Words: Death & Life are in the Power of Tongue
The Bible says, “Death and life are in the power of the tongue.” We know that people hurt or help us with the power of words, but do you realize that the words you say to yourself have power too? They can be as edifying – or destructive – as the words of a friend or enemy. Positive thinking starts with removing destructive words in your life: gossip, self-criticism, profanity, deceit, etc. The words of your mouth reveal the state of your heart and may uncover deeper truths. If you struggle with this, we’re here to help! Today, we’re discussing the power of words in our lives. What do you say when things don’t go your way? When “bad” things happen… How does that impact your mindset and health? We’ll share how to get a grip on your words to produce positivity no matter what is going on in life. We’ll dive deep into what the Bible reveals about the power of the tongue and how to control it. We’ll talk about how to build up the people in your own life and share how we speak to each other in stressful times to edify our marriage. Join us today to learn how to unleash the power of words so you can speak life to those around you – and yourself! EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS: Topic Intro and what’s in our diffuser (1:56) News and announcements: book and film! (6:17) What do you say when bad things happen? (9:41) Biblical truths about your words (15:48) Do you truly honor the power of your tongue? (20:30) Using the power of words to edify others – and yourself! (26:01) Reprogram yourself and your life (33:14) Testimonial time (36:26) Being judicious with your confession (38:05) Do you use your mouth to tear others down? (46:30) A word of prayer and more on your confession (55:34) Natural living tip and episode wrap (59:35)
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A Day in the Life of the Z’s: How We Get it All Done!
08/26/2019
A Day in the Life of the Z’s: How We Get it All Done!
Do you struggle to get things done? Work, family, prayer time – it can be difficult to manage all our responsibilities without becoming overwhelmed. Many of us are also faced with challenges that make it hard to get even the basics done. Sleeplessness, health issues, and more can make us feel inundated and leave us struggling to get things accomplished. A lot of people ask us how we get everything done. It’s true that life can get really hectic for us, even with help! Just like everyone else, though, we struggled when we first started out. #LearningProcess Over the years, we have put systems into place and made some non-negotiable priorities that allow us to accomplish what we need to get done. In this podcast, we’ll share our best tips for prioritizing time, creating our schedule, and getting things done including practical tips for productivity and schedule changes. Today, we’re sharing “A Day in The Life of the Z’s” and how you, too, can be more productive starting today. EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS: Topic Intro and what’s in our diffuser (2:21) A day in our lives (2:05) Diffuser reveal (6:10) Testimonial time (6:30) News and announcements: a new documentary (8:02) Prioritizing your time for fellowship with God (14:43) Getting things done: Mama Z’s schedule (21:00) Getting things done: our family schedule (28:12) Self-care even when you’re busy (30:40) The secret to productivity (35:53) Maximizing productivity: what’s your time worth? (40:15) What drives you to be productive (47:31) Living your day with purpose (53:23) The point behind all this planning (58:40) Natural living tip and episode wrap (1:04:43)
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Getting Up When Life Knocks You Down (Part 2): More Practical Things to Do
08/19/2019
Getting Up When Life Knocks You Down (Part 2): More Practical Things to Do
Have you ever lashed out at a loved when life gave you bad news? Or found yourself struggling to work your job or business when crisis crops up? When you are feeling badly, do you cope by indulging in things that are bad for you? Getting up when life knocks you down is a skill to master. When we are overwhelmed by life’s circumstances, many of us unintentionally lash out at those we love, struggle with our work, and give in to temptations that are bad for our health. We have frequently faced these issues ourselves. #BeenThereDoneThat While we cannot avoid crisis coming into our lives, we can take action to reduce the risk of engaging in negative behaviors when things are not going as we had planned. In this podcast, we’ll discuss practical steps that you can take to handle “crisis management,” including what to do at the moment when you want to overreact. We’ll share strategies you can use to help you ride out challenging times without surrendering your health. And we’ll share what we do when we are faced with overwhelming circumstances in our business or lives. You’ll learn the benefits of living a fasted, and how to make changes so that you can maintain a healthy life and walk with the Lord. We even share a life-transforming testimonial that may encourage you to move ahead into the abundant life even during difficult times. These practical strategies have served us well through difficult seasons. Listen to learn how! EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS: Topic Intro and what’s in our diffuser (2:21) Announcements (4:10) Testimonials and a prayer for those who need love & support (8:56) Handling crisis and reaction especially with your children (12:31) Having crisis management systems in place (19:29) The role of discipline in crisis prevention (24:30) Honoring your self-care practices away from home (36:23) Essential Oils Diet 60-Day challenge life transformation testimonial (44:05) Living a fasted life unto the Lord (52:19) Living a toxic-free life, organized life (1:02:59) Natural living tip and episode wrap (1:09:30)
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Getting Up when Life Knocks You Down (Part 1): Rallying Support, Family Time & Setting a Spiritual Foundation
08/12/2019
Getting Up when Life Knocks You Down (Part 1): Rallying Support, Family Time & Setting a Spiritual Foundation
What do you do when you have a dream you are certain is from God but there are things – or people – blocking your pursuit? Or perhaps you have a dream that you’ve forgotten or abandoned, and God is resurrecting it. When we are following the desires that God has put in our hearts, we can and, often, will face such opposition. The enemy of our soul does not want us to succeed because when we manifest our dreams with God’s grace, we can impact the world. That’s why it’s important not to give in when facing these challenges. Instead, we should stay focused on our goals, our walk with the Lord, and on creating a positive environment. We also need the support of a person that can cheer us on and keep us on task. And when our loved ones don’t understand this journey, we need to keep them in prayer as well. In this podcast, we share how we have that God has set for us while dealing with obstacles like distraction, doubt, and negativity. We’ll share some of these challenges and practical ways to overcome them. We’ll discuss creating a positive and supportive atmosphere. Finally, we’ll end with a word of prayer for all of our listeners who are following their dreams! EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS: The build-up to today’s topic and what’s in our diffuser (2:01) Mama Z’s upcoming gardening class & topic intro (9:08) How to get up when life knocks you down – Rallying Support and more…(14:05) Testimonials (17:23) Pressing into the Lord when life happens (19:56) Setting the spiritual foundation (25:39) How to operate in faith IN THE MOMENT of despair (31:13) How do you get a “God perspective” on your challenges?(38:59) How to set yourself up for happiness (47:56) The power of fasting (55:12) Find a release & the power of gardening (57:42) Rallying Support – Spend time with loved ones (1:03:46) Natural living tip and episode wrap (1:05:45)
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Detoxing Your Emotions (Part 2): Faith, Retreats, Removing Distractions
08/05/2019
Detoxing Your Emotions (Part 2): Faith, Retreats, Removing Distractions
It’s been shown that ongoing negative emotions, such as anger, bitterness, or discouragement, can increase your risk of getting a serious disease or lead to depression. In part one we explored the first steps of detoxing your emotions. This episode explores how faith, retreats and removing distractions can help tame negative emotions. Instead of changing your products or diet, emotional detox requires you to take internal action to help yourself to the life that God wants you to have. Don’t be sidetracked by naysayers who believe that suffering financially, medically, or in other ways is “spiritual.” We may go through a season of difficulty but God wants us to be joyful, healthy, and prosperous. It’s not God’s will for you to be depressed, anxious, or chronically stressed. There is a way out! In in our 12-Step Emotional Detox program. Today, we’ll cover Steps 8-12 and show you exactly what do to next. These tips can help you on your way towards a healthy, joyful, and abundant life! EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS: Topic intro and what’s in our diffuser (2:06) Testimonials and reviews (5:08) News & announcements (7:19) Detox Emotions: Step 8 – have faith (9:34) Does God really want you to be well? (17:31) Do you really take God at His Word? (28:05) Detox Emotions: Step 9 – find a retreat (31:15) Mama Z’s self-care detox hacks (35:03) Dr. Z’s self-care detox hacks (39:15) Detox Emotions: Step 10 – remove distractions (41:49) Detox Emotions: Step 11 – ditch social media (46:33) Detox Emotions: Step 12 – pamper yourself (48:11) Natural living tip and episode wrap (51:13)
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Detoxing Your Emotions (Part 1): Forgiveness, Crying and Letting Go
07/29/2019
Detoxing Your Emotions (Part 1): Forgiveness, Crying and Letting Go
Most of us are familiar with the concept of detoxing our food, water, personal products, and so on. But did you know that it’s just as important to detox your emotions in order to prevent disease? Detoxing your emotions by learning to forgive and feel can be key. In fact, research supports this idea. Dr. Karen Schwartz, MD, a psychiatrist at Johns Hopkins, found that ongoing emotional states can weaken your immune system. Over time, this can lead to an increased , , , and other diseases. Emotional struggles and stress have also been linked by research to obesity, cancer, fibromyalgia, pain, and more. It’s time to get rid of those negative emotions! But how do we detox our emotions? In this episode, we’ll discuss 7 specific steps that you can take. We’ll share how we’ve implemented these and give you practical tips on how to achieve each one of these steps. Get on the road to better mental and physical health with an emotional detox today! EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS: Topic intro and what’s in our diffuser (1:55) Testimonials and reviews (5:35) Some people just shouldn’t Internet! (8:50) Behind the scenes: life after Mrs. Georgia and emotional detox (14:35) The Essential Oils Diet: excerpts and stories (20:21) 12-step emotional detox program: Step 1 – let go (26:33) How to handle it when you want to lash out (33:46) Can unforgiveness manifest as disease in your body? (37:36) Emotional Detox: Step 2 – forgive yourself (39:00) More about self-forgiveness (42:55) Emotional Detox: Step 3 – (49:30) Emotional Detox: Step 4 – (56:02) Why feeling numb is dangerous (1:00:07) Emotional Detox: Step 5 – don’t look back (1:02:39) Emotional Detox: Step 6 – have a good cry by yourself (1:06:23) Emotional Detox: Step 7 – have a good cry with a friend (1:09:39) Steps 1-7 recap (1:13:44) Natural living tip and episode wrap (1:14:40)
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Pursuing Your Dreams when Facing Opposition
07/22/2019
Pursuing Your Dreams when Facing Opposition
What do you do when you have a dream you are certain is from God but there are things – or people - blocking your pursuit? Or perhaps you have a dream that you’ve forgotten or abandoned, and God is resurrecting it. Either way, when we are following the desires that God has put in our hearts, we can and, often, will face such opposition. The enemy of our soul does not want us to succeed because when we manifest our dreams with God’s grace, we can impact the world. That’s why it’s important not to give in when facing these challenges. Instead, we should stay focused on our goals, our walk with the Lord, and on creating a positive environment. We also need the support of a person that can cheer us on and keep us on task. And when our loved ones don’t understand this journey, we need to keep them in prayer as well. In this podcast, we share how we have that God has set for us while dealing with obstacles like distraction, doubt, and negativity. We’ll share some of these challenges and practical ways to overcome them. We’ll discuss creating a positive and supportive atmosphere. Finally, we’ll end with a word of prayer for all of our listeners who are following their dreams! Episode Highlights: Topic intro and what’s in our diffuser (2:15) Testimonial time (5:00) Guarding your attention to achieve your goals (6:13) Are distractions hindering you? (14:40) Spiritual maturity and pursuing your dreams (19:01) Allowing time and space for transformation: Mama Z’s story (26:35) Are jealousy and fear coloring your perspective? (32:28) Surround yourself with supportive people (37:35) How to conduct yourself in the face of opposition (44:29) Mama Z addresses wearing a swimsuit at the pageant (54:32) Pageants as a ministry platform (59:03) A word of prayer and episode wrap (1:05:14)
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Detoxing Your Home and Life (Part 2): Bathroom, Laundry and Garden
07/15/2019
Detoxing Your Home and Life (Part 2): Bathroom, Laundry and Garden
Why are we focusing so much on detoxing your bathroom, laundry and garden in this week’s episode? You may not realize it, but many of the popular brands that you use in your laundry, bathroom, and garden are exposing your family to toxic chemicals. If someone in your home has an unexplained rash, allergic reaction, or even more serious health issue, these products may be at the root of the cause. Today’s episode on detoxing your bathroom and other rooms of your home can help. There are safe and effective products for your laundry, for example. The common myth is that nontoxic products are too expensive but a little comparison shopping will show you that healthier versions only cost a little bit more in many cases. And, you can save even more money with simple DIY recipes and by with essential oils. In fact, our natural living tip shows you how to make detergent for $20 for up to 150 loads of laundry! In this episode, we’ll provide tips on affordable and manageable ways to detoxing your bathroom as well. We’ll talk about and how to take your home detox step by step. We even share some great recipes for body care and garden. Remember, this is all about being healthy and honoring God with your bodies. We want to . Join us today and learn how a home detox can help you with healthy living! Episode Highlights: Topic intro and what’s in our diffuser (2:11) Announcements: what’s ahead for Natural Living Family (4:10) The year of Mama Z’s: her new classes and projects (6:11) Are you feeling stagnant? (12:11) Testimonial and new all-access membership (14:32) How to detox your laundry (17:08) What’s wrong with conventional laundry products? (28:28) Detoxing your bathroom products (38:49) Affordable nontoxic personal care products (46:01) Chemicals and women’s health (50:47) How we find and vet products (53:47) Detoxing your garden (57:08) Skin allergy essential oil blend (1:06:16) Natural living tip and episode wrap (1:08:41)
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Detoxing Your Home and Life (Part 1): Kitchen and Pantry
07/08/2019
Detoxing Your Home and Life (Part 1): Kitchen and Pantry
Today’s show is all about detoxing your home and your life…starting with your heart. #DetoxHomeAndHeart Many Christians embrace Western medicine but question if natural remedies are in-line with Biblical living. What’s the truth? We discuss how we live a natural life God’s way. We talk about educating people on this topic to clear up the confusion. We also discuss how Mama Z’s participation in beauty pageants helps her achieve a well-balanced life. After sharing some exciting announcements, we’ll get into detox in depth. Sin is a toxin and that one of the most important ways to detox your life is to get right with the Lord. He can direct your steps to a clean and healthy mind, body and soul! We will share what you can do RIGHT NOW to change this. 🙂 So now, where do you begin? We’ll take the confusion out with some practical, easy steps to detox your kitchen and pantry. We’ll also discuss the question of whether or not plastic is safe to use and what we do in our home. And you don’t want to miss today’s natural living tip – an easy recipe for safehand sanitizer! Join us today to get started detoxing your home. Episode Highlights: What’s in our diffuser & praying for our leaders & pastors (2:09) The truth about natural remedies, pharmaceuticals, and Christianity (6:43) Creating a positive environment in natural living (11:21) We’re appearing at the Michigan Lavender Festival (15:28) Announcements: All-access membership to everything we do is in development now – and our own show! (17:08) An invitation to Christ and a truly detoxed life (23:34) Getting rooted and fueled with Holy Spirit power gives you what you need (29:00) Start detoxing your home – How to detox your kitchen and pantry (34:42) Our , the question of plastic and using totes (41:20) : your home detox survival guide (49:01) Natural living tip and episode wrap (55:29)
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Raising Healthy Kids That Love Natural Living
07/01/2019
Raising Healthy Kids That Love Natural Living
In this episode, we’re talking all about how to raise children that love natural living. Raising healthy kids in a world that regularly gives out sugar as a reward can be challenging but that doesn’t make it any less important. Don’t feel overwhelmed by this topic. In this podcast, we’ll break down exactly what we do that has helped our children choose healthy habits. Kids see everything we do, which is why we make sure to include our children into all aspects of our lives. In fact, actively pursuing our own dreams with God’s leading has matured our children. For example, we involve our kids with Mama Z’s pageants! Over the years, this has helped them learn to value hard work, perseverance, and good sportsmanship – which is badly needed in today’s society. Even without such an exciting event, it’s important to do routine daily tasks with our kids too. Everyday things like gardening, cooking, and cleaning can be as important to do together as creating our own natural living traditions for special events, like vacations and holidays. We share strategies on how we reward our kids for living the natural lifestyle in ways that speak to them and allow them to participate in community activities. We don’t let them cheat with junk food but proactively find ways that encourage our kids to be responsible for their own health. And we are honest about the reasons for that when they ask difficult questions about it. #HonestyMatters We want our children to enjoy life. When we work hard, play hard, and honor God around and with our kids, we teach them to live life abundantly! Episode Highlights: What’s in our diffuser & praying for our leaders & pastors (2:20) Your testimonial and reviews (5:15) Our special announcement - persistence pays off! Thanks to our team. (8:36) Modeling values for your children (20:39) Raising kids who love natural living (27:43) Strategies to raise natural living kids – and gluten-free apple pancakes! (33:33) Let kids participate in activities but leave out junk food (45:50) Answering their questions about healthy living (52:20) Work hard, play hard and honor God as a family (55:16) Natural living tip and episode wrap (59:52)
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Raising Grateful Hardworking Godly Kids
06/24/2019
Raising Grateful Hardworking Godly Kids
If you want to raise kids that are grateful, hardworking, and Godly, you’ll need to master the art of disciplining them – and that’s the topic of this podcast. Mama Z and Dr. Z discuss the benefits of discipline and share tips on what age to start, what kind of discipline is age-appropriate, and how to enforce it. We’ll talk about spanking, including do’s and don’t’s, and what would be considered abuse. We’ll briefly touch on potty training as it relates to discipline and then we’ll share more tips for incorporating structure into your parenting. And we’ll talk about what to do after the discipline has been meted out. We’ll show you how to combat laziness your children with chores and discuss how that teaches kids to be grateful. Finally, we’ll talk about how to share your faith with your kids. And all of it has real-life examples from our years of raising our 4 children! Join us to learn tips that can aid you in the most important job you have: being a parent! Episode Highlights: Today’s topic intro, what’s in our diffuser & your reviews! (2:15) Special announcements and events (6:45) Listeners reviews & being real with your life and faith (10:02) Disciplining children: time outs, spanking, and more (16:50) Discipline strategies for different ages (24:14) What to do after you’ve disciplined your child (28:30) Potty training (33:22) Disciplining your children for their good (35:20) Incorporating structure into your parenting (38:52) Combating laziness, and cultivating gratitude & faith in your kids (44:14) Raising children with a legacy of faith (51:51) Natural living tip and episode wrap (61:40)
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Gifts, Talents, and Your God-Given Purpose
06/17/2019
Gifts, Talents, and Your God-Given Purpose
Living a life worth living is one that is full of God-given purpose and pursuing your passions. This is why having a relationship with Christ so important in order to find the guidance that you're looking for as you chase your dreams. Sadly, far too many people never really "tap into" their destiny and suffer through an unfulfilling life that doesn't make an impact on bettering the world This week, we tackle this life-transforming topic and will talk about the personality and gifting “tests” that people take and how they don’t really help with getting to your core purpose – and what does help. Mama Z shares her story about becoming a worship team singer, illustrating how following God’s lead can bring skill and talent. Dr. Z talks about how he overcame a chronic speech impediment to show you how a so-called "natural weakness" can actually be a sign of a Godly gift that can found deep within. Throughout, we’ll share practical tips and steps that you can take right now to discover your gifts, uncover your passions, and start pursuing your God-given purpose! Join us. Episode Highlights: Today’s topic intro, what’s in our diffuser & your reviews! (1:55) Listen, learn, research and apply: Mama Z’s story (6:17) How do I find my purpose? (14:08) Keys to uncovering your gifts (23:38) Believing God for your purpose (28:09) Put deeds to your faith to see what happens (35:38) Tips to fortify and nurture your talents (41:46) Are you open and flexible to God’s purposes in your life? (48:10) Natural living tip and episode wrap (55:17)
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How to Thrive in Survival Mode
06/10/2019
How to Thrive in Survival Mode
Today we talk about how to thrive when you’re in “survival mode.” We’ll discuss what it is and how to manage it. We learned firsthand about survival mode when we jumped out of our secure jobs to follow our passions. In fact, we didn’t know how difficult it would be. In addition to our new financial situation and a baby on the way, life threw plenty of curve balls at us and we found ourselves in “survival mode.” It’s important to remember that this mode only lasts a season – but it can be a long one. Learn what we did to move past just surviving and eventually thrive during this period. We’ll share practical tips on how to thrive in this period and even what to do when it’s over. If you’re in survival mode right now, this podcast will encourage you! Episode Highlights: Today’s topic intro & what’s in our diffuser (2:04) Testimonials (5:10) Upcoming Natural Living Family classes & offerings, and the blessing of gifts (6:41) From pursuing security to pursuing passion (10:50) Seeking after something God has put on your heart (14:55) Financial troubles and entering survival mode (18:55) Our survival mode story: things kept piling up (23:27) What does your survival story look like? (30:15) Practical ways to thrive in survival mode (35:14) Take time to enjoy special moments (47:16) The power of gratitude (54:15) Natural living tip and episode wrap (57:13)
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Keeping First Things First
06/03/2019
Keeping First Things First
In today’s busy world, it can be challenging to manage what really matters in life. This week, we will show you how to prioritize the most important things in your life: God and family. We will share real-life tips to help you keep God first in every area of your life and how we manage it, even though we’re not perfect! We’ll teach you how to make sure that you are not too “BUSY” to find time for God, family, and community. We’ll show you what it looks like to walk in love so you can serve others well, especially your own children. We’ll discuss what it means to “pray without ceasing” and the importance of reading your Bible and fasting. Finally, we’ll share how to truly balance work and family, even if you’re a busy single parent. Join us today for this episode that will teach you to live an abundant and balanced life by keeping first things first! Episode Highlights: Today’s topic intro & what’s in our diffuser (2:00) Working, pageants, and our new book (5:52) Reviews, thanks, and are Dr. and Mama Z “perfect”? (11:58) Mama Z’s new cooking show! (18:17) First things first: are you too “B-U-S-Y” to make God and family a priority? (19:50) Walking in love: what does it look like? (27:33) Rejoice, pray and be thankful! (1 Thess. 5:16-18) (30:37) Fasting, Bible reading and more ways to put God first (37:06) Natural living tip and episode wrap (56:13)
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Healthy, Happy Summer Tips: Kids, Picnics, Traveling & More!
05/27/2019
Healthy, Happy Summer Tips: Kids, Picnics, Traveling & More!
Summer is upon us and that can mean a lot of challenges for families, like how to keep the kids busy and keep eating healthy. In this podcast, we’ll give you tips on how to have a healthy and happy summer. Mama Z shares activities we do with the kids – indoors and out, including the importance of community outreach. We talk about the nontoxic sunscreen and avoiding the temptation of unhealthy foods. We also share how the 5 “Ps” help us stay healthy and focused on fun & family when we travel. Mama Z “unpacks” tips for packing and organizing for summer travel, including how to travel with food, so you can stick to a healthy diet all year long. We share our own experiences traveling with food & family, including how to keep the kids occupied for long car trips and unexpected delays. Finally, we provide you the recipe for Dr. Z’s Bug Bite Balm and DEET-free bug spray, right out of our book, The Healing Power of Essential Oils. So if you’re traveling this summer, listen in before you go on vacation! Episode Highlights: Mama Z’s pageant and what’s in our diffuser (2:49) We appreciate you! And introducing today’s topic… (6:03) Summer holidays, Memorial Day, and honoring our veterans (8:30) Getting involved with community outreach with your kids (13:30) Health, happy summer habits –and activities - for you and your kids (17:27) Practical summer tips: nontoxic sunscreen, healthy summer eating & more (25:49) Year-round nutrition survival guide (31:48) Start your 30-day Fast Track to losing weight and better health (35:56) The 5 “Ps” and tips for packing everything you need (40:11) Tips for packing and traveling with food (44:22) Bring your own summer nutrition (55:34) Natural living tip and episode wrap (1:03:00)
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