Natural Living Family Podcast

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...

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...

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 Holiday...

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 ev...

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...

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,  Hope For Breast Cancer. Today's chat is...

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, rec...

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  the documentary, Hope for Breast Cancer , 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 p...

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...

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 s...

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 unhe...

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 challe...

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 thoug...

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 wor...

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...

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...

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 man...

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 requ...

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...

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 w...

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 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 b...

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...

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...

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 wee...