Natural Living Family Podcast
81 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 3 years ago - ★★★★★ - 303 ratings“Green" living is the new black, but many people are still unsure how to live a healthy, natural lifestyle. After spending the last 15 years experimenting on how to best balance health, work, finances, with family and everyday life ... Natural Living Family pioneer couple Dr. Eric and Sabrina Ann Zielinski, authors of The Healing Power of Essential Oils & The Essential Oils Diet, have cracked the code. This podcast goes deeper into their NLF world. Tune in to discover the behind-the-scenes mishaps and success stories that have inspired Dr. Z & Mama Z to help millions of people master the art of living an abundant life in this faith-based, family-friendly show.
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Getting Up when Life Knocks You Down (Part 1): Rallying Support, Family Time & Setting a Spiritual Foundation
August 12, 2019 10:00 - 1 hour - 63.4 MBWhat 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...
Detoxing Your Emotions (Part 2): Faith, Retreats, Removing Distractions
August 05, 2019 10:00 - 53 minutes - 49.1 MBIt’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’...
Detoxing Your Emotions (Part 1): Forgiveness, Crying and Letting Go
July 29, 2019 09:00 - 1 hour - 70.8 MBMost 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 risk of diabetes, depress...
Pursuing Your Dreams when Facing Opposition
July 22, 2019 10:00 - 1 hour - 66.5 MBWhat 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 import...
Detoxing Your Home and Life (Part 2): Bathroom, Laundry and Garden
July 15, 2019 09:00 - 1 hour - 65.9 MBWhy 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...
Detoxing Your Home and Life (Part 1): Kitchen and Pantry
July 08, 2019 09:00 - 58 minutes - 53.7 MBToday’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 announcemen...
Raising Healthy Kids That Love Natural Living
July 01, 2019 09:00 - 1 hour - 57 MBIn 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,...
Raising Grateful Hardworking Godly Kids
June 24, 2019 09:00 - 1 hour - 59.1 MBIf 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 shar...
Gifts, Talents, and Your God-Given Purpose
June 17, 2019 09:00 - 58 minutes - 53.9 MBLiving 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 “...
How to Thrive in Survival Mode
June 10, 2019 09:00 - 1 hour - 55.1 MBToday 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...
Keeping First Things First
June 03, 2019 09:00 - 59 minutes - 54.7 MBIn 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 ser...
Healthy, Happy Summer Tips: Kids, Picnics, Traveling & More!
May 27, 2019 09:00 - 1 hour - 60.5 MBSummer 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 tra...
Never Give Up! How Perseverance & Consistent Training Leads to Optimal Growth
May 20, 2019 09:00 - 1 hour - 63.5 MBWelcome! Today we are talking all about perseverance. Sometimes we have to go through difficulties and challenges in order to grow. Mama Z's beauty pageants are a lot of work and, in fact, we’ll be doing it again this year! In this podcast, Mama Z shares 3 stories about overcoming contest challenges to be successful. We discuss how persistence, hard work, and great coaching helped us get through these events and how we even used them to teach our children. We also touch on how we perseve...
Having a Spirit of Excellence: The Missing Key to Success & Overcoming Laziness
May 13, 2019 09:00 - 1 hour - 60.9 MBThis week, we cover a very important topic: how to have a spirit of excellence. Only one of us was taught how to do this as we grew up: Mama Z. We share what her parents and grandparents taught her as we discuss our definition of excellence. Cultivating excellence comes with challenges. We talk about how to avoid the trap of perfectionism and help you overcome two very common pitfalls on the journey: fear and laziness. We discuss how fear leads to regret as Dr. Z shares a personal family s...
The Essential Oils Diet: Lose Weight and Transform Your Health with the Power of Essential Oils and Bioactive Foods
May 06, 2019 09:00 - 1 hour - 65.1 MBThis week, we are celebrating the launch of our book, The Essential Oils Diet, by talking about food…food that is rich in bioactive compounds, that is. We define bioactive compounds and delve into the importance of this plant-based chemical nutrition that is necessary for abundant living. We’ll talk about “diet” as a way of making smart food choices vs. meat-heavy fad diets that can be bad for you. We’ll walk you through how our book can help you attain your body’s ideal weight and achieve...
The Truth About Grains: Yes, You Can Have Your Gluten-Free Cake and Eat It, Too!
April 29, 2019 09:00 - 50 minutes - 45.9 MBWith the growing number of people sensitive or intolerant of gluten, we decided to tackle the topic of grains, glutens, and healthy eating! Can you have your gluten-free cake and eat it too? We’ll discuss the root causes of gluten sensitivities and allergies here in America. We’ll share how our wheat products are grown here, why it’s different in Europe, and the dangers of industrial farming in the U.S. We’ll share all about Mama Z’s gluten allergies and how you can conquer your own alle...
Food Sensitivities, Fitness & More: Living Right for Your Body Type!
April 22, 2019 09:00 - 1 hour - 56.2 MBThis week, we share all about living right for your body type. We discuss how and why genetics and biochemistry, along with environmental factors, can impact what you should – or should not – eat. We talk about some of the adverse reactions you can have to food and what to do about it. We discuss Mama Z's struggles with food sensitivities and what caused them. Then we reveal how our 14-Day Essential Oils Diet Boot Camp can help you. Next, we provide tips on how to choose the right exerc...
Passion without Wisdom Isn’t Good: How to Survive (and THRIVE) During the Internet Renaissance
April 15, 2019 09:00 - 1 hour - 57.4 MBIn today’s “internet renaissance,” people have access to more information than ever before. But this brings major problems that can be disastrous. We talk about the dangers of using the internet to help your health concerns. Much of the information available online is sponsored and/or unqualified and can harm you. From fad diets to essential oils, information overload from a multitude of conflicting sources can make you “freeze” instead of improving your health. We will show you how to c...
Body Image, Positive Thinking & Never Giving Up: Dr. Z’s Fat Pants Story
April 08, 2019 09:00 - 1 hour - 70.2 MBWelcome to our podcast episode on body image! Today, we give a heartfelt thanks to our listeners for their support and share some of their stories. We delve into why we are open about our lives, giving you a glimpse into some of our everyday struggles. Dr. Z shares his “fat pants” story, including how and why he got off-track with his health. We discuss how we dealt with that to get back on track with natural healthy living. Mama Z shares her perspective as a mother of four children on ...
Food Buying & Travel Tips: Being Healthy is NOT More Expensive (Part 2)
April 01, 2019 09:00 - 58 minutes - 54.1 MBYou won’t want to miss this episode. Today, we debunk the myth that healthy eating has to cost a lot. After sharing what’s in our diffuser and two surprise announcements, we’ll teach you how to shop for healthy foods without breaking the bank. We’ll tell why you don’t always have to buy organic – and when you must. We’ll show you how to get the best quality for a reasonable price in grocery and bulk stores, health food shops, and farmer’s markets. Dr. Z reveals why you should avoid costly ...
Essential Oils, Supplements & Health Insurance: Being Healthy is NOT More Expensive (Part 1)
March 25, 2019 09:00 - 1 hour - 67.2 MBA common myth is that natural living is expensive. That’s not true! By making smart life choices, you can have a healthy, happy and abundant life on a budget. In fact, you may even save money! In this episode, we’ll share our best tips and hacks on how you can save money. We’ll discuss the money-saving benefits of healthy living, why you might not need health insurance, and every day changes you can make in your approach to spending. We’ll share with you our tips for buying the best esse...
Pantry Makeover, Spa Day, Declutter & Sex: The Art of Self Love (Part 2)
March 18, 2019 09:00 - 1 hour - 68.4 MBThis week, we continue with 7 more of our top 10 tips for cultivating self-love. Mama Z will show you how to indulge in an aromatic bath or shower. We’ll talk about the importance of spa days and massages and how to manage them on your budget. We’ll review some specific self-care tips for scarring, pregnancy, and postpartum, and men, and discuss why good nutrition is really an act of self-love. We’ll show you how decluttering, cleaning and redecorating can make you feel better about your...
Digital Detox, Earthing & Family Traditions: The Art of Self Love (Part 1)
March 11, 2019 09:00 - 57 minutes - 53.5 MBLearning to love yourself is critical in the quest for abundant living. On the other hand, self-hate can be a harmful and destructive force. How can you love others if you don’t love yourself? Today, we dive into this topic. Dr. Z shares his own experience with self-hate and how he learned to overcome it. We discuss the 5 love languages and how to use them on yourself, including falling in love with yourself. We begin sharing the first 3 of their 10 self-love tips and how to achieve those. I...
Goal Setting & Vision Boards: Pick 1000 Weeds & You Can Play with Your Friends (Part 2)
March 04, 2019 10:00 - 1 hour - 59.3 MBMost people today set goals by writing them down or creating vision boards, but did you know that these tasks may be limiting your success? An accomplished athlete and repeat pageant winner, Mama Z shares how she attained these goals through hard work, affirmations, and visualization. She and Dr. Z will discuss how you can integrate those techniques for both major events in your life as well as everyday abundant living. Dr. Z explains how vision boards and traditional goal setting techniqu...
Discipline & Hard Work: Pick 1000 Weeds & You Can Play with Your Friends (Part 1)
February 25, 2019 12:00 - 57 minutes - 52.7 MBWould you like to be more productive? Stumped on how to overcome things that are preventing you from living a healthy and abundant life? This week, Mama Z will share with you how her childhood helped her develop a highly productive work ethic. We’ll talk about the benefits of hard work, discipline, and productivity – and how to foster those skills if they are not your strong suit. Dr. Z, who was raised without this work ethic, will share tips on how he learned to be productive as well. ...
All "Good" Things in Moderation: Mastering the Art of Saying "No" to Things that Hurt You
February 18, 2019 12:00 - 52 minutes - 49.3 MBPeople always say, “All things in moderation.” But Is this true? In this podcast, Dr. Z and Mama Z share why you need GOOD things in moderation in your life, and examine the pitfalls of having even a little bit of something harmful. We’ll learn why “cheat days” can actually sabotage your journey to abundant living and get a sneak peek of Dr. & Mama Z’s new book. Mama Z shares how variety and flexible routines are key to finding balance in food and fitness and discusses with Dr. Z the imp...
Navigating Vaccines, Flu Shot & Home Birth: Green is the NEW Black (Part 2)
February 11, 2019 12:00 - 48 minutes - 45.4 MBEven though living naturally is “en vogue,” you will still encounter stigma, judgment, and criticism along the way. This week, we share more tips on how to overcome negative reactions to natural choices in everything from flu shots to home birth. Finally, we share how you can handle social eating situations, whether at the office or on holidays or for social functions. We’ll wrap with a tip on how to help your kids eat healthy around their social events as well. Join us to learn to tackle th...
Navigating Lice, Nursing & Eating Out: Green is the NEW Black (Part 1)
February 04, 2019 12:00 - 1 hour - 64.7 MBGreen is the new black: healthy, natural living is in fashion today but some of you may still feel pressured to return to “the dark side” of unhealthy practices. Some may even call you “crazy.” But what if you could use that label to your advantage? Today, we’ll be talking about how to overcome the stigma associated with natural living. EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS: Overcome objections & stigma of natural living (2:50) How we shopped for natural living products and foods (8:36) The 5 P’s and Dr...
Our Origin Story: What Happens When an Eating Disorder Meets a Health Fanatic
February 01, 2019 19:20 - 50 minutes - 46.2 MBPeople are curious about how we got our start at Natural Living Family. We get questions about how we met the Lord, how we met each other, and how we were introduced to Bible health, essential oils, and natural living. We’re not perfect. On this podcast, we’ll share our personal stories and how we each faced serious health challenges along the way. You’ll hear how we met - and discover what happens when an eating disorder meets a health fanatic. We’ll share how we began our journey to health...
Our First Show!
January 31, 2019 21:45 - 50 minutes - 46.8 MBWhat’s a Natural Living Family & Why We Started this Podcast... Everything has a beginning, and we’re so excited to welcome you to the beginning of our podcast, the very first episode of the Natural Living Family Podcast. We like to think of this first episode as an introduction to who we are and an invitation for you to join us on this journey. So come on in and make yourselves comfortable. Let us introduce ourselves and tell you a little bit about who we are and how everything – the online...
Trailer
January 11, 2019 05:44 - 2 minutes - 4.41 MBDr. Z and Mama Z give you a sneak peek into their new show, Natural Living Family Podcast, premiering February 4, 2019!