Natural Living Family Podcast

Coronavirus Support Series - during this interview with licensed counselor Brandon Browne, you will be EMPOWERED with hope, peace and the tips you need to navigate through overwhelm. Specializing in PTSD counseling, Brandon will share tips on how to successfully manage suicidal thoughts and the mental anguish related to traumatic situations and crises like COVID-19. TRUTH: you have the mental & emotional strength to overcome all adversity and this interview will help you tap into that power!...

Coronavirus Support Series - during this interview with Frank Ritz, you will be empowered with tips and strategies on how to prevent PTSD from ever settling in your mind and soul. You will learn what signs and symptoms to look for and the first thing to do when tragedy hits. The Biblical insights you will gain from this show can transform your life and free you from a life of suffering so please share with your loved ones! Frank is first a follower of Christ, a husband and a father. He also...

Coronavirus Support Series - during this interview with Stephen Ezell, you will be empowered with faith-based pivoting strategy to help secure your business tips to maintain conscious capitalism and consumerism during hard times. You will also learn about "greenwashing" and how to protect your family. There are a few people in the world who get different results than others, because they tend to ask different questions. That would aptly describe Stephen Ezell, the CEO of MyGreenFills and...

Coronavirus Support Series - during this interview with Tasha Smith, you will be empowered with keys to working from home "when everyone is home," tips to quick-start on online business, how to talk to (potential) customers without seeming opportunistic, a proven strategy to "close sales" online regardless of the business that you're in, and more! Tasha Smith, Founder of Emerge Sales Training, is a business coach, speaker, and author. With over 19 years of experience in sales and...

COVID-19 Pet Owner Survival Guide In this interview with Dr. Janet Roark, you will be empowered with helpful preparation tips that you should be making for your pets during shelter-in-place restrictions, precautions you should be taking with your pets, as well as useful essential oil hacks and safety tips. Dr. Janet Roark is a veterinarian and the proud owner of Hill Country Mobile Veterinary Service in Austin, Texas. She triple-majored for her Bachelors Degree at the University of Findlay...

Coronavirus Support Series - during this interview with JJ Flizanes, you will be empowered with tips on how to start a get up and go morning routine, how to monetize your skillsets online and you will learn about the Law of Attraction along with momentum & pivoting strategies to THRIVE during this season of uncertainty. JJ Flizanes is an Empowerment Strategist and the host of several podcast including People’s Choice Awards nominee Spirit, Purpose and Energy. She is the Director of...

Coronavirus Support Series - during this interview with Dr. Ryan Wohlfert, you will be empowered with the four pillars of a healthy, positive and fruitful mindset. You will learn how to THRIVE in a new environment as well as sage advice from the ancient parable about the farmer and the neighbor. Dr. Ryan Wohlfert is a highly specialized healthcare practitioner who has helped thousands of patients elevate their health and energy at his multiple chiropractic, nutrition, and wellness clinics....

Coronavirus Support Series - welcome to week #2! In this episode, hosts Dr. Eric Zielinski & Wendy Myers discuss important COVID-19 global updates, and highlight some of their favorite tips and insights from the experts they've interviewed for the podcast.

Coronavirus Support Series - during this episode with Dr. Debi Silber, you will be empowered with tips on how to manage anger and betrayal as well as respecting and putting up personal boundaries. You will learn about the Love vs. Hate Principle, "Yes & No Confusion," and that NOW is the time to reconcile broken relationships. We also cover triaging stress to prioritize your immediate need and how to successful manage toxic thoughts, people and situations. Dr. Debi Silber is a holistic...

Coronavirus Support Series - during this interview with Shanna Lee, you will be empowered with tips on how to process anger & other emotions in a healthy way, find that reason to "put your make-up on," and will explore the anatomy of transformation to help you build you career and life in alignment with who you are meant to be in life! Shanna Lee is an Intuitive Healer and Business Catalyst who is soulfully dedicated to coaching and mentoring you in raising your frequency and manifesting....

Coronavirus Support Series - during this interview with Dr. Heidi Hanna, you will be empowered with stress mastery tips & strategies, 3 steps to processing overwhelm, how to practice self-compassion (without guilt!), self-care for virtual first responders and we end with a faith-friendly guided meditation. Dr. Heidi Hanna is the Chief Energy Officer of Synergy Brain Fitness, a company providing brain-based health and performance programs to individuals and organizations, a Founding Partner...

Dr. Eric Zielinski & Wendy Myers team up for the first episode of The Coronavirus Support Series, a “virtual first responder” initiative that will help answer the most pressing, practical needs everyone has regarding the COVID-19 pandemic, social distancing and how to best navigate the current state of affairs in our daily lives, businesses, and social interactions. We have mobilized experts in a variety of disciplines to help you THRIVE, not just thrive during the COVID-19 outbreak and...

So, let’s talk about how essential oils can be used for infertility. I’ve had women, desperate for help, ask me about how to use essential oils to increase their odds of conceiving and avoiding miscarriage, and I’m always at a loss for a definitive answer because the research is so quiet in this area. What really confuses people is that if you search “essential oils for infertility” online, you’ll get 2.5 million hits on Google (up from 536,000 at the time I wrote my first book, two ago) linking you to articles that offer all sorts of infertility solutions using essential oils. Let me be the one to burst the bubble here: Most of the so-called fertility blends and lists of oils you see out there in the blogosphere are nonsense. There is absolutely no scientific evidence suggesting that they really work. What we do know is that stress, diet, comorbidities (other health issues), prescription drugs, prior use of birth control, and a number of other factors can play a role in the fertility of both partners. We also know that oxidative stress is a leading cause of male infertility and antioxidative supplementation (including essential oils) can produces an improvement in sperm motility (how well the sperm are able to move). Whatever course you choose, never lose hope. Keep trying different options, and I pray that you find the answer that you’re looking for! Just do me a favor and keep me posted. I always love to read the “medical miracles” that flow through my inbox telling me how essential oils have changed people’s lives!

So, let’s talk about… Mama Z’s Skin Healing Serum For decades, Sabrina's dad has battled melanoma on his head and has also recently developed precancerous lesions on his arms and hands. During his most recent bout with skin cancer, he showed her the cream his doctor prescribed. One of its side effects was cancer! Isn’t that crazy?? I still can’t get over the insanity behind an anti–skin cancer cream prescribed by a medical doctor that can cause cancer in other parts of the body. Her dad had been applying this cream on his skin for months after having several tumors removed. Unfortunately, this approach didn’t really help at all. In fact, the skin began to scale and resembled a candida infection. Mama Z asked him if he wanted to be healed and he said, “Of course!” She asked him if he’d be willing to try her favorite DIY anti-aging skin cream and he said yes, but only if he could finish off the prescription stuff he was using. I said, “Fair enough,” and went to work. She ended up making her dad two varieties of her anti-aging cream for him to try: one with lavender oil only and another with a blend of lavender, tea tree, and frankincense. He used both her cream and the prescription stuff for a short time and ended up using my concoctions alone. From what we can tell, the precancerous lesions were not a sign of a candida infection and they simply disappeared and didn’t progress to melanoma. Within six weeks, his hands and arms were completely clear, and now he’s a believer in the power of DIY with essential oils! Praise God!

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 (smelly body care & perfumes) 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 a DIY gift 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:

So, let’s talk about how essential oils can help you reach your weight-loss goals. Trust me, it’s not hocus-pocus. There is an entire branch of science that validates why essential oils “work.” Scent can communicate to your body that it’s time to burn fat. According to one study, “Olfactory stimulation with scent of grapefruit oil excites the sympathetic nerve innervating the white adipose [fat] tissue. It [the scent] can also reduce appetite and body weight.” Pretty cool, huh? But let’s go a little deeper. Inhaling volatile organic compounds has a direct effect not just on your body but also on your brain. That’s because these compounds affect the limbic system of your brain (aka your primal brain) that controls emotions, mood, and memory. This explains why certain scents can be associated with certain memories and can even trigger post-traumatic stress. Here’s how it works: When you smell a rose, for example, the volatile organic compounds in the rose oil dissolve in the mucous lining on the roof of your nasal cavity and stimulate olfactory receptors. Sensory neurons carry signals from your receptors to your brain’s olfactory bulb, which filters and then processes the input signals of the rose scent. Next, mitral cells carry output signals to the olfactory cortex, which allows you to perceive and recognize the rose scent. This system is amazingly complex, but even more amazing is that it happens within an instant. The Limbic Brain and Weight Management What role does the limbic brain play in weight management? In simple terms, the scents of various essential oils impact your brain’s responses. A response to grapefruit oil can decrease your appetite and even stimulate fat breakdown. Orange oil can help alleviate depression, making you less likely to reach for (junk) food to cheer you up. Peppermint oil boosts your energy level by relaxing bronchial smooth muscles, thereby expanding your lung capacity so you can breathe in more oxygen. The result is that your cells burn fat more efficiently.

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:

So, let’s talk about Thinking Safety First Your skin soaks up chemicals like a sponge, so you need to be extremely careful about what you put on it. (The same goes for what you put in your body.) Even though essential oils are bioactive compounds, these highly concentrated ingredients can interact with your skin, possibly causing an allergic response or contact dermatitis (also known as sensitization). This is not to scare you away from using essential oils. They are actually at the bottom of the list of chemicals that can cause reactions with overexposure. Believe it or not, it is safer to use essential oils than to plunge into a chlorinated swimming pool! Still, your body is not designed to have these oils slathered on “neat.” Rather, you need to dilute them with what is called a carrier oil. Trust us, friends don’t let friends use essential oils neat. As a general rule of thumb, you will use three drops of essential oils to each tablespoon of carrier oil in topical applications. If you have particularly sensitive skin, you might want to start with half that much essential oils. Carrier oils are fatty extracts, usually cold-pressed from such sources as almonds, olives, and coconuts, that make an excellent medium to disperse the more concentrated essential oil across your skin. Unlike essential oils, carrier oils are nutritive. They also have healing properties of their own, such as being soothing and anti-inflammatory.

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:

So, let’s talk about creating new daily habits with essential oils In my first book, The Healing Power of Essential Oils, I devised a variety of different ways that you can create a daily essential oils practice that suits you and your fundamental needs. And today, we’re going to discuss a wonderful morning practice to set yourself up for mental, physical, and spiritual health throughout the day. If you are wondering if you can commit, try it for just one day. I think you’ll love it and want to do it the next day, and the next, and the next, until essential oils are part of every day! Morning Ritual: Essential Oil Prayer and Spiritual Practice Nothing can help you focus and get into a spiritual, meditative mindset at the beginning of the day like using essential oils. Making modern-day versions of ancient holy anointing oil recipes can help you find inner peace, calm anxiety, alleviate stress, combat depression, and balance your emotions. You can do this with either a diffuser or a roll-on applicator. To make a morning meditation blend that will work for you, use those oils that help you reach a mindful state and combine them to create a pleasant aroma—one that you’ll want to use over and over again...