Podcast #54 20 Things to Kick Out of Your Life in 2020! It’s a new year and the perfect time to get healthy! These are some common things found in most homes that we should kick out of our home and life this year. #1 Isopropyl Alcohol Consumer Guide of Cosmetic Ingredients says inhalation or ingestion may cause headaches, flushed skin, dizziness, d…

Podcast #53 Why It Matter What Essential Oils You Use This is a common question that is asked and it is not really complicated. We know when we buy better quality foods, we are healthier and feel better. This is the same with essential oils. With more and more essential oil companies popping up everywhere, how does one know which one to choose? USD…

Podcast #52 Be Your Own Advocate Have you ever felt alone? Have you ever felt judged because of a choice that you made? It is time to stand up and be your own advocate- for you and for your family. If you don’t advocate for them, who will? Believe in Yourself Know Your Rights Get the Facts Gather Support Express yourself clearly You are not alone. …

Podcast #51 What’s in your Birthing Bag? Here are a few items that Amanda finds important to have on hand while she is birthing. It doesn’t matter if you are birthing in a hospital, birthing center, or the comfort of your own home. Must-haves: #1 Essential oils are a must and making them easy to use in a roller bottle is quite helpful. Blends to co…

Podcast #50 What is an Oiler? Well simply put an oiler is someone who uses essential oils but what does it really mean to use essential oils? Diffuser Them This is one of the basic ways to use essential oils. Grab your diffuser (which you get with your PSK here) and add some oils and water. You are making the area smell amazing and you are supporti…

Podcast #49 6 Simple Ways to Keep Your Kids Healthy… Naturally With all the resources that we have why does it seem like kids are getting sicker quicker and more than ever before? These are some simple way to keep your kids healthy all year round. Balance the Gut This is huge. Keeping out gut flora in check keeps are entire body running well. Some …

Podcast #48 My First Aid Kit What are the must-haves in your natural first aid kit? Here are the things that we keep in ours. Activated Charcoal For acute use in food poisoning, intestinal illness, vomiting, diarrhea, ingestion of toxins, etc. Apple Cider Vinegar Keep a bottle of organic Apple Cider Vinegar with “the mother” on hand for digestive t…

Podcast #47 Simple Ways to Detox Daily Drink lemon water Warm to room temperature lemon water is the best, especially first thing in the morning. Add a drop of lemon vitality or some fresh squeezed organic lemon juice work well. Sip on a Detox Tea There are a variety of teas out there. Look for teas that contain dandelion root, ginger root, burdock…

Podcast #46 What’s the Big Deal About Fragrance This has become a hot topic everywhere. Why? People are becoming more aware of what they are using daily in their homes. One of the top things that we should all be aware of is fragrance. Fragrance has become known as the new second-hand smoke and is causing toxic effects on our body that we may not e…

Podcast #44 Home Birth For centuries, home birth was the only way to birth. It was common that the new mother was surrounded by the other women in her community to assist her through the birthing process. In the past century, the birth was moved from the care of the women for women to doctors in the hospital. When looking at the history and statist…

Podcast #43 Natural Motherhood Natural motherhood means to be an advocate for you and your family. Start by learning what we can, trusting your gut and cutting out the things that are not good for us. It Starts at Home We are the gatekeepers of our homes. It is up to us to educate ourselves on what we are using and allowing to cross that threshold.…

Podcast #42 5 Steps to Emotional Healing Emotional release is something that can be very powerful and ultimately life-changing but getting started is where most people get stuck. It does not have to be as scary as we might think and can be done in 5 simple steps. Two amazing books to help you dig deeper into emotional release and healing are Releas…

Podcast #41 The Lifestyle Our home is our safe place and we want to keep that a safe place. Unfortunately, it has become a place that is filled with things that are unsafe and wreak havoc on our entire family. It is time to be the gatekeepers of our homes and start to live the lifestyle, the chemical free lifestyle. How to Start It is actually just…

Podcast #40 Healthy Kids Part 3 Healthy kids start before they are even conceived. We can start by getting both mom and dad healthy and functioning well so that the baby also can have a healthy beginning. + Increasing Your Fertility Get rid of any pathogens- parasites, fungus, candida, etc. Clean up your diet and eat foods that can increase your fe…

Podcast #39 Healthy Kids Part 2 As parents, we all want what is best for our kids and their health is a priority to us. We talked about some of the key areas that we can look at to make sure that we are creating a healthy lifestyle and the overall health of our kids. + Fingernails Fingernails are a good indicator of what is going on inside of our b…

Podcast #38 Healthy Kids Part 1 As parents, we all want to have healthy kids and that seems to be getting more and more difficult these days. As parents, we need to learn to be an advocate for our kids- ask questions, educate ourselves and trust our gut. + Nutrition Healthy children and family start with what we are putting in our bodies. The stati…

Podcast #37 Healthy Habits Habits are something that we develop by making small changes every day to a healthier life. Most of the times we make these big audacious goals that in reality are too hard to keep going with. By making one change at a time, we are able to create a habit and that habit becomes a part of our daily routine. Daily Habits for…

Podcast #36 Immune Support Made Simple Immune support does not have to be hard, in fact, it is actually very simple. It’s as simple as continuously raising our bodies frequency by eliminating sugars, negative thoughts, and toxins from our environment and replacing them with things that will raise our frequency like fresh foods, positive affirmation…

Podcast #35 How to Make Yogurt Making your own yogurt isn’t as hard as one may think. It is actually a very simple and easy thing to do plus you have the added benefit of knowing exactly what is in your yogurt. There are two ways that I recommend making yogurt: the good old fashion way(aka stovetop) and the new-fangled way(aka in the Instant Pot). …

Podcast #34 Sacred Mountain This is an amazing blend of essential oils that create a feeling of security and protection. It contains ylang ylang, cedarwood, balsam fir, and spruce. The conifer oils used in this blend have been used by the North American Indians for hundreds of years for protection. The oils helped them to recharge energetically at …

Podcast #33 Winter Wellness Winter can be tricky and sometimes the hardest part is being bombarded with all of the crud going around. How can you keep you and your loved one healthy throughout the winter season? Here are some of the quick and easy way that we keep the whole family running through the cold winter months. First things first — this se…

Podcast #32 Traveling: tips, tricks, and must-haves Traveling can be crazy, chaotic, and all around draining but it doesn’t have to be. Here are a few tips, tricks, and must-haves that we have found hugely beneficial while traveling, especially when we travel with kids and a lot of them! #1 Be Flexible Being flexible helps you prepare for delays, t…

Podcast #31 Essential Oils of the Scriptures Part 2 Essential oils and the Bible go hand in hand. Oils are mentioned in the scriptures and after discussing how they have been used it is also important to talk about which oils were used Frankincense Essential Oil The oil is extracted from the Boswellia (“Bos-WELL-ey-ah”) tree. The tree needs to be a…

Podcast #30 Essential Oils of the Scriptures Part 1 It All Started at the Beginning of Creation… It all started in Genesis! From the very beginning of the creation story, plants and herbs are mentioned. Plants are not only fundamental for our planet, but they are also intimately tied to the physical, emotional and spiritual well-being of people. Th…

Podcast #29 Frequency Research has shown that essential oils vibrate on the highest frequency levels known and can result in environments where disease, bacteria, and viruses cannot survive. What is frequency? Frequency is a measurable rate of electrical energy that passes a fixed place in a set amount of time. It is constant between any two points…

Podcast #28 7 Tip for Digestive Health through the Holidays The holidays are busy and usually have us running from function to function eating things that we typically don’t eat and in turn not always feeling the best. Supporting and maintaining our digestive health is crucial in keeping our immune systems in check and up to par. Tip #1 Start Your …

Podcast #27 Supplements- Do we really need them? With thousands of supplements lining store shelves, it’s no wonder people are confused. Where do you start? Should you start? Do we even need supplements? Which of these pills and potions are legit, if any? Are the people that buy them just investing in really expensive pee? How does one know what to…

Podcast #26 Intermittent Fasting What is intermittent fasting? Intermittent fasting is an eating pattern where you cycle between periods of eating and fasting. There are many different types of intermittent fasting, such as the 16/8(fast for 16 hours and eat for 8). Studies show that it can have powerful benefits for your body and brain. Changes Th…

Podcast #25 Elderberry Syrup = Immune Support What are Elderberries? Elderberries are one of the best and most- used, go-to natural remedies in the winter months for the minor cold and flu. They are shown to be one of the highest in immune-boosting compounds that are shown to be especially supportive in beating the cold and flu more effectively. On…

Podcast #24 Oil Pulling What is oil pulling? In short, oil pulling is the act of swishing oil (sesame/coconut, primarily) in the mouth for up to 20 minutes to improve oral health. The idea is that oil is swished in the mouth for a short time each day and that this simple practice helps improve oral health. The oil is able to help cut through plaque…

Podcast 23 All things Fall! Let’s talk about all the immune support, amazing diffuser blends, and all the fall-inspired DIYs and recipes we can make with our oils! Just a quick disclaimer—I am not medical professionals, and am not making any claims that these oils can treat, cure, or heal a disease. With that being said, what are you most looking f…

Podcast #22 All the Feelings! I have ALL THE FEELS for this collection- Seriously! Emotions and Oils are something I thought I understood. Especially having felt the incredible grounding from Frankincense, I just didn’t really understand how much feelings and oils belonged together… Until I learned a couple of little facts: First- THE EMOTIONAL CEN…

Podcast #21 Easy Steps to Minimalism Increase Your Time, Energy and Reduce Stress Do you struggle with holding on to too much stuff? Is stuff suffocating you? We all have “stuff” that we hold on to because of memories or sentiment but when does it become too much. And I am now a mother of two, and my house is just getting fuller and fuller. We bare…

Podcast #20 Summer Essentials Summer is here! Let’s start off with the most important info first! Using our oils safely in the sweet summertime sunshine. Did you know that several essential oils are considered “photosensitive”? That basically means that they react with UV rays (whether that’s from sunlight or artificial light like you find in a tan…

Podcast #19 The Struggles of Being a Mom Being a Mom Motherhood is not easy. Motherhood has its seasons and each one has its struggles. Looking around in life, at the grocery store or on social media, we as moms are struggling and it is normal, but we don’t have to be alone. Everywhere we look there are mom’s struggling with postpartum depression, …

Podcast #18 What is a Doula? Many people have heard the word doula and have no clue what it means or think that it is “like a midwife or something?” Not exactly. Doulas have been around forever but without the fancy name. They are the numerous women throughout history that come together when a woman was in labor and they were there to “show her the…

Podcast #17 Summertime Essentials Summertime is here! Let’s talk about a few ways we can be prepared this summer. Quick notes: You can take essential oils in your carry on as long as they fit in the standard quart size baggie It is safe for them to go through x-ray Apply your oils before you get on the plane, train, or whatever. Make an essential o…

Podcast #16 20 Essential Oil Hacks Let’s talk about 20 quick and easy essential oil hacks that can help you- Every. Single. Day. #1 To remove a splinter Grab 1-2 drops of clove or Thieves essential oil, drop on the affected area, wait a minute or two and watch the splinter come out of the skin. You can then grab a tweezer and fully remove! #2 Fresh…

Podcast #15 Time Management We are all given the same 24 hours in a day, so how are we spending them and are we spending them wisely. Let’s take a look at the different ways that we can hone in on our day and manage our time more efficiently. Before you start looking at time management, grab an oil, say a prayer, and do some deep four-square breath…

Podcast #14 Mom & Life Hacks As I have gone through life, becoming a mom, running a business from home, and being the cook, chauffeur, and manager of the home, there are certain tips and tricks that I have found make being a mom & life easier. Hack #1 Aloe & lavender Have aloe vera (a plant if possible) and lavender essential oil on hand for all th…

Podcast #13 Hormones & Essential Oils I am so glad that you are here to learn about happy hormones because let’s be real, sometimes it feels like there’s a dragon roaring inside all of us, and we all can use a little support to tame that wild beast. Thank goodness for all our oils and all the ways they can support healthy, happy, and balanced hormo…

Podcast #12 More about Emotions Some of the most popular questions we get asked regarding oils are how to use them to help manage emotions. Let’s start by exploring the science behind oils and emotions. I want you to be in charge of your emotions and actually, use them for good! Your emotions don’t have to control you. Get ready to release some neg…

Podcast #11 Essential oils and Emotions How can oils benefit our emotions? Essential oils can penetrate cell membranes and cross the brain-blood barrier within SECONDS. This allows them to reach the emotional center of our brain, this is where all of our emotions are stored. Essential oils support the body to come back into balance without harmful …

He has Risen! Happy Easter! John 20:1-18 As always be grateful & have faith~ God Bless! The post He has Risen! Happy Easter! appeared first on Ultimate Christian Podcast Radio Network.Από τον Amanda Filla

Simple Blessings & Oils Podcast #9 Chemical Free Home We know this is a very popular topic because we ALL want to know how to clean our homes without exposing ourselves and our sweet babies to all the toxic things in the world! So let’s start with why we should avoid toxic chemicals, what chemicals we want to avoid, and what we use instead! Chemica…

Podcast #8 Kefir water and Kombucha Kefir water and Kombucha- what are they and what is the difference between them. Some of you may have heard of Kombucha and maybe you have even tried it but do you know why it is good for you and how easy it is to make? Kefir water is a little less know but similar. What are they? Kombucha and Kefir water are bot…

Podcast #7 Gut Health All disease starts in the gut ~ Hippocrates Your gut is the cornerstone of your health and overall immunity. The gut is known as our 2nd brain Gut bacteria 10:1 from human cells Why is our gut health so important? Gut bacteria assist in the breakdown of our food Without the right balance of bacteria, our digestion and assimila…

Podcast #6 Essential Oils & Kids Let’s talk about kids and essential oils I am not a doctor, I am just a mom here to share how I have used essential oils successfully. Throughout history, wisdom has been passed down from generation to generation especially when it comes to natural remedies and even essential oils. Essential oils date back to the Bi…

Simple Blessings & Oils Podcast #5 Pregnancy, Birth & Beyond- part 2 Pregnancy, birth & beyond with essential oils Let’s talk about birth & beyond Birth can be exciting, scary, & somewhat unknown. What we need to realize is that pregnancy and birth are also natural and God created our bodies for this amazing process and new life. I want to talk abo…

Simple Blessings & Oils Podcast #4 Pregnancy, birth & beyond with essential oils- part 1 Most people are open to the use of essential oils until they become pregnant…. Then they hesitate. Are they safe? Can I use before, during and once my baby is born? There are lots of question and after much research and questions myself, I am here to share thin…