Where to Start with Natural Living, Cooking from Scratch, Holistic Health | Elizabeth Parsons

EPISODE SUMMARY
It can be overwhelming to figure out where to start in your natural living journey. I get asked all the time, “Where should I start?” On today’s episode, I am talking to Elizabeth Parsons of Purely Parsons about this exact question. We have both been living a natural lifestyle for over a decade, and if there is anything we have learned, it’s that this is truly a process. It’s unrealistic to overhaul our entire way of life overnight, but there are so many small changes we can make gradually over time that will add up to a new lifestyle. I’m so grateful Elizabeth joined me for this conversation. As a homeschooling, homesteading mama of five and pediatric nurse, she brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to this topic. Whether you are just getting started or have been living this way for many years, I hope some of the information shared in this episode serves as the catalyst for you to take the next step in your natural living journey.

In this episode, we cover:
- Starting small by making easy swaps in your home
- What resources we used to start learning and researching
- The importance of whole foods in natural living
- How we handle criticism from others about this lifestyle
- Success stories of healing our bodies naturally, apart from allopathic medicine
- What foods you can start making today in your home
- The most important items in Elizabeth’s wellness toolbox

GUEST BIOGRAPHY
Elizabeth is a wife of 12 years living in the Texas hill country with five children. Our family has a passion for bringing health back to the basics, to the way God intended it. This desire to help other families was ignited by our own personal journey in which we were failed by allopathic medicine and thrust into doing our own research and becoming our own advocates. Our main philosophies are treating food as medicine and decreasing overall toxic load on the body. We have seen this concept successfully achieve health not only in our own lives but also in the lives of close friends and family members. While western medicine focuses on the symptom, we want to focus on the source. Above all, we believe the ultimate source of wisdom and life is the Lord Jesus Christ and that through Him, all can live life more abundantly. Our humble prayer is that through us, being used by Him, we would be able to help you in your journey to healing.

RESOURCES MENTIONED
Elizabeth’s birth affirmations: https://purelyparsons.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/Birth-Affirmation-Scripture-Cards.pdf
What the Bible Says About Healthy Living: https://www.amazon.com/What-Bible-About-Healthy-Living/dp/0800725697
The Weston A. Price Foundation: https://www.westonaprice.org/
Ina May’s Guide to Childbirth: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0553381156?ref=exp_purelyparsons_dp_vv_d
Redeeming Childbirth: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0985246316?ref=exp_purelyparsons_dp_vv_d
Mama Natural: https://www.mamanatural.com/
Lisa’s sauerkraut blog post: https://www.farmhouseonboone.com/homemadesauerkraut and video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Smo2SXv99w0&feature=emb_logo
Lisa’s bone broth blog post: https://www.farmhouseonboone.com/make-bone-broth-in-the-instant-pot and video: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=QRx_OuKgEKs&feature=emb_logo
Lisa’s milk kefir blog post: https://www.farmhouseonboone.com/how-to-make-milk-kefir
Lisa’s yogurt blog post: https://www.farmhouseonboone.com/how-to-make-raw-milk-yogurt-in-the-instant-pot and video: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=_wQs-CNiJeE
doTERRA Essential Oils: https://www.doterra.com/US/en/site/purelyparsons1
Elizabeth’s DIY Elderberry Kits: https://purelyparsons.com/elderberry/
Earthley Wellness: https://www.earthley.com/ref/Purelyparsons/ - Use code PURELY10 for 10% off
Earthley Wellness Good Night Lotion (Magnesium Lotion): https://www.earthley.com/product/good-night-lotion
Lisa’s mayonnaise blog post: https://www.farmhouseonboone.com/healthy-avocado-mayonnaise and video: https://m.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=173&v=PS6YfbXPH2M&feature=emb_logo
Leefy Prana Turmeric Supplement: https://leefyorganics.com/products/prana - Use code PARSONS15 for 15% off
Elizabeth’s birth story on Happy Homebirth podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/happy-homebirth/id1446934537?i=1000528571524 or https://open.spotify.com/episode/6wI0bkOMUXOWxFWlSEH8xi?si=6Tnn8FGSSsyUt0JOSXcoCQ

CONNECT
Elizabeth Parsons
Website: https://purelyparsons.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/purelyparsons/
Lisa Bass
Blog: https://www.farmhouseonboone.com/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/FarmhouseonBoone
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/farmhouseonboone/

MORE RESOURCES
Want to start your own blog? Get my FREE blogging success masterclass: https://www.farmhouseonboone.com/masterclass-registration
Get your Berkey Filter with the Simple Farmhouse Life podcast discount: https://www.berkeyfilters.com/collections/simple-farmhouse-life?a_aid=5b2cf1884101a&a_bid=d2a30b6f