Latest Abundantlife Podcast Episodes
Natural Health Matters is Rebranding
Natural Health Matters - May 08, 2024 07:05 - 10 minutesOn May 22nd, 2024 Natural Health Matters is changing it's name to Christian Healthy Lifestyle. The old name turned out to be too confusing. Christian Healthy Lifestyle more clearly expresses the mission of the show. I talk about a few more changes that I'm going to make and I give you a sneak pe...
Cholesterol Myths Busted: The Shocking Truth About Statins
Natural Health Matters - May 01, 2024 07:05 - 47 minutesStatin Nation: an inside look at how bad science and good marketing transformed cholesterol into a money-making disease. In this jaw-dropping episode, Dr. Sandstrom investigates the shady practices big pharma used to convince millions of people to take cholesterol drugs for life. Is lowering cho...
Plant-Based VS Animal-Based (part 2)
Natural Health Matters - April 17, 2024 07:05 - 48 minutesFor decades, we've been advised that the route to heart health is paved with plants - lots of vegetables, whole grains, nuts, and vegetable oils. But what if this conventional advice is dead wrong? This riveting episode dares to question wether a plant-centric diet could actually be detrimental ...
Plant-Based Diets vs Animal Based | Which is Better? (part 1)
Natural Health Matters - April 03, 2024 07:05 - 38 minutesThe debate between plant-based diets and animal-based diets continues. In this solo episode, I address some of the pitfalls of each of these two diet extremes. 05:36 Individualized nutrition and diets 15:18 Cholesterol and seed oils 19:25 Humans are designed as omnivores 23:40 Vitamins A...
Designed to Heal w/Dr. Ben Rall
Natural Health Matters - March 20, 2024 08:02 - 53 minutesThe Medical Model vs God's Design: Who Do You Trust for Healing? Naturopathic Doctor David Sandstrom interviews Chiropractor Dr. Ben Rall about his concept of “designed to heal” - embracing our body’s miraculous capacity for self-healing as God’s creation. They discuss conflicts of interest in...
Renewing Your Mind w/ Larry Davis
Natural Health Matters - March 06, 2024 08:02 - 36 minutesWe all want to maximize our potential, but our mindset often holds us back. Join Life Coach Larry Davis and host David Sandstrom for an empowering dialogue about succeeding God's way through renewing your mind. You'll come away with fresh revelation on bounding back from failures, taking thought...
Natural Vision Improvement w/ Carl Vigilante
Natural Health Matters - February 21, 2024 08:05 - 41 minutesCan you improve your vision and throw out your glasses, even after age 40? Airline Pilot David Sandstrom and Natural Vision coach Carl Vigilante say absolutely! Learn how they used Natural Vision Improvement techniques like the Bates Method to go from failing eyesight to crystal clear 20/20 visi...
Hidden Fruit w/ Robert Bass
Natural Health Matters - February 07, 2024 08:05 - 48 minutesThe Fruit of the Spirit are all health-promoting. Learning to cultivate God's fruit doesn't have to be difficult. When we allow God's Spirit to flow through us, others are blessed and we maximize our own potential in the process. In this encouraging interview, Host David Sandstrom and guest Robe...
The Fitness Reset w/ Chad Austin
Natural Health Matters - January 24, 2024 08:05 - 37 minutesPersonal trainer Chad Austin joins us for an insightful discussion on keeping fitness a central priority — no matter your age or stage of life. We explore the ups and downs we all face in our fitness journeys, and why getting “unstuck” quickly is key after life throws you a curveball. Chad share...
Ending Digestive Misery w/ Josh Dech
Natural Health Matters - January 10, 2024 08:05 - 48 minutesOnce a paramedic, Josh Dech now educates doctors on how to end their patient's digestive misery. He explains the spiritual roots of degenerative disease and shares the Christian worldview that unlocked his understanding of the body’s self-healing abilities. Josh describes the two main ways gut d...
The Magnetic Heart of God w/Cory Rosenke
Natural Health Matters - December 29, 2023 12:05 - 45 minutesDo you ever feel like something is missing in your life? An inner restlessness you can't quite name or satisfy no matter how much you acquire or accomplish? In this eye-opening interview, pastor and author Cory Rosenke reveals the 5 core cravings of every human soul that drive our behavior: secu...
New Year's Resolutions and Mental Toughness
Natural Health Matters - December 27, 2023 08:01 - 52 minutesLearn practical strategies for setting and achieving your goals by developing mental toughness. Derick Johnson, Army veteran and life coach, shares insights on controlling your focus, managing relationships that support (or hinder) your growth, breaking down big goals, and overcoming obstacles. ...
Sharing The 5 Love Languages Game w/Paul Zolman
Natural Health Matters - December 13, 2023 08:05 - 35 minutesDoes your relationship need more love? My guest Paul Zolman shares how using "The 5 Love Languages" can strengthen your marriage, family, friendships, and workplace. Paul created an innovative "Love Language" cube to help people be more intentional in sharing love. Each day you roll the cube and...
Unlocking the Secrets of Sex and Marriage w/Shaunti Feldhahn
Natural Health Matters - November 29, 2023 08:05 - 53 minutesJoin Harvard graduate and Relationship Researcher Shaunti Feldhahn on the Natural Health Matters podcast as she talks about her book “Secrets of Sex and Marriage.” In this mature-content episode, Shaunti shares insights from her research on how couples can build a more vibrant and fulfilling s...
Asking the Right Questions w/Katrina Foe
Natural Health Matters - November 15, 2023 08:05 - 40 minutesKatrina Foe overcame her cancer naturally while pregnant with her 6th child. After being diagnosed with cancer at 37, she was kicked out of an alternative cancer clinic for asking too many questions. She then found answers through functional medicine testing. Time Stamps: 03:25 Cancer diagno...
The Surprising Link Between Gut Health and Acne
Natural Health Matters - November 01, 2023 07:05 - 38 minutesLearn how to improve your skin health by supporting your microbiome with Dr. Yug Varma in this episode of the Natural Health Matters podcast! We cover how gut and skin health are closely related, and how avoiding unnecessary antibiotics helps maintain the balance of good and bad bacteria in o...
Is Hormone Replacement Therapy Right for Me?
Natural Health Matters - October 18, 2023 07:05 - 57 minutesBioidentical Hormones for Men and Women - Age gracefully! Learn the truth about hormone replacement therapy from expert Dr. Daved Rosensweet. This video covers: - Debunking myths that HRT causes cancer - Real benefits of balanced hormones - energy, libido, cognition, strength! - Differenc...
(123) Defeat Your Cravings the Back Door to Weight Loss w/Glenn Livingston
Natural Health Matters - October 04, 2023 07:05 - 46 minutesDr. Glenn explains why food cravings are natural but can be labeled "dormant" with the right techniques. He provides science-backed methods for extinguishing cravings including: Making clear food rules and arguing against destructive thoughts that lead to breaking them Breathing techniques to...
(122) Finding Freedom from Chronic Pain and Anxiety w/Monica Norcross
Natural Health Matters - September 20, 2023 07:05 - 35 minutesChronic pain and anxiety are two common yet debilitating conditions that many people struggle with. My guest today, Monica Norcross, has a unique approach to helping people find freedom from these issues. Her program is called The Still Workout and it's based on Psalm 46:10 "Be still and Know th...
Transform Your Health with These 9 Pillars
Natural Health Matters - September 06, 2023 07:05 - 58 minutesIn this solo episode, talk about the 3 components of a human being and the 3 focus areas to each part that give us 9 pillars of health. Spirit: Love for God, love for others, and love for ourselves; Mind: Mindset, limiting beliefs, and emotional intelligence; Body: nutrition, movement, and sleep.
The Overlap Between Naturopathy and The Bible
Natural Health Matters - August 23, 2023 07:05 - 42 minutesIn this solo episode, I go over the 6 core tenets of Naturopathy and support each one with biblical principles. I talk about the 3 different ways people tend to see God. I make the case that God wants health for us. I talk about how obedience to God's word sets us up for blessings. I finish off ...
Cultivating Unity in the Body of Messiah
It's Not As You Perceive - August 15, 2023 18:24 - 58 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsHilary spoke at the Surge 2023 Women's Conference in Waxahachie on 8/12/2023. The Message was entitled Cultivating Unity in the Body of Messiah. So powerful and transformative was this message she was led to share with It's Not As You Perceive listeners.
(119) Getting Started with Intermittent Fasting w/Laurie Lewis
Natural Health Matters - August 09, 2023 07:05 - 54 minutesYou've probably heard about the health benefits of intermittent fasting. But, maybe you were a little intimidated by the idea of going without food. Well, in this episode, Health Coach Laurie Lewis explains just how easy adopting a fasting lifestyle can be. Time Stamps 9:32 Diet Coke is a to...
(118) Upgrade Your Water and Your Life with this "New" Technology
Natural Health Matters - July 26, 2023 07:05 - 59 minutesAnaleema water is coherent water or structured water that behaves the way nature intended. Most water is made up of molecules that are in a caotic state. With the Analeema wand, anyone can easily structure their drinking water and enhance the effectiveness of that water. In other words, it makes...
(117) How to Treat Cancer Without Destroying Your Immune w/Dr. Nathan Goodyear
Natural Health Matters - July 12, 2023 07:05 - 56 minutesHolistic Cancer treatment works with your body and not against it. Yes, chemotherapy can shrink tumors, but it destroys healthy cells in the process. It's better to treat the whole person with methods that cooperate with our body's design. 2:46 Why we need to be more natural. 7:32 Can tradit...
(116) Phsychedelics for Mental Health w/Matt Zemon
Natural Health Matters - June 28, 2023 07:05 - 45 minutesIn this episode, I'm talking with Mental Health Expert Matt Zemon. Matt is an expert in the use of Physycledelic medications to treat stubborn mental health issues such as anxiety, depression, PTSD, and addiction.
(115) Finding the Root Cause of Health Issues w/Pamela Wirth
Natural Health Matters - June 14, 2023 10:05 - 37 minutesStop chasing symptoms. Find the root cause of your health issues instead. Don't just accept that your health challenges are genetic and therefore not treatable. Pamela Wirth refused to put her son on antidepressants as the doctors recommended and now she has a healthy teenager who is a star athl...
(114) Relational Connectedness and Health
Natural Health Matters - May 31, 2023 07:05 - 44 minutesThe spiritual component of health is all about relationships, our relationship with God, our relationships with one another, and our relationship with ourselves. Marriage and family therapist Tracy Terrace talks about some of the common pitfalls that people struggle with in their relationships a...
(113) Finding Lasting Joy and Fulfillment w/Caroline Brown
Natural Health Matters - May 17, 2023 07:05 - 35 minutesIn this episode, I'm talking with Emotional Wellness Coach Caroline Brown. She's the host of The Crazy Over 40s Life podcast. We talk about how handling our emotions well can impact our physical vitality, also finding lasting joy by being honest with ourselves and thinking and behaving in an aut...
(112) Holy Spirit Help Me Heal w/Mimi Kroger
Natural Health Matters - May 03, 2023 07:05 - 49 minutesOur Spiritual Health impacts every area of our being. Christian Health Coach Mimi Kroger and I discuss just this often-overlooked component of our physical vitality. 4:30 How spiritual health impacts our physical health 10:51 The power of talking to God 15:11 The mango slice that changed m...