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A practical conversation of “real life” involving everything from nutrition, life on a upstate NY farmstead, emotional health and to how to make the most delicious food. Grab a cup of tea and enjoy a conversation with NTP Maria Adam and Organic Farmer Kristina Snyder.

Kristina and Maria


    • Apr 10, 2023 LATEST EPISODE
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    S2 Ep31 Meghan's Chicken Math

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2023 15:43


    Sunny Cove farmers Meghan and Kristina share about life on a sustainable, regenerative grass-fed dairy farm in Western NY. Homesteading life- gardening, food preservation, whole food cooking, raising goats for milk and meat, raising chickens (for meat and eggs), raising turkeys, homeschooling and raising children, while caring for an ever growing family business. Follow us in real time on Instagram @outofthe_ashes       @meggagoatlover       @sunnycovefarm On facebook www.facebook.com/sunnycovefarm and check out our website or sign up for our email newsletter at www.sunnycovefarm.com

    S2 Ep 30. NEW YEARS

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 5, 2023 19:01


    Join Meg and Kristina as they welcome in the New Year! Sunny Cove farmers Meghan and Kristina share about life on a sustainable, regenerative grass-fed dairy farm in Western NY. Homesteading life- gardening, food preservation, whole food cooking, raising goats for milk and meat, raising chickens (for meat and eggs), raising turkeys, homeschooling and raising children, while caring for an ever growing family business. Follow us in real time on Instagram @meggagoatlover @outofthe_ashes @sunnycovefarm On Facebook www.facebook.com/sunnycovefarm and check out our website or sign up for our email newsletter at www.sunnycovefarm.com

    S2 Ep 29. 5 Steps for quick decluttering

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 2022 31:58


    It's a New Year and I love to take this time after Christmas to reevaluate all the stuff that is taking up space in my home. It's kind of like taking inventory in a store, we have categories of things from perishable in the kitchen, to everyday use items all the way down to stored mementos of time and loved ones past. I absolutely love to declutter and organize because when you bring back order to chaos you can find more peace and an easiness to rest. I have broken my method down to five steps when I start our decluttering season although I do find it important to note this is not something I do once a year but rather seasonally and as needed. The longer you wait and put off organizing and decluttering the harder it is. Trust me I am a queen procrastinator. However, over the years I have learned that a little bit of organizing each day goes a long way in helping keep a home long term that's why at the end I have also included some tips for daily decluttering. Follow Kristina and Meghan on facebook and insta @sunnycovefarm

    Ep 28. Handmade Christmas Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2022 17:52


    Handmade Christmas Traditions Part 1 It is December and the countdown to Christmas is on! My children are the perfect age to pull out all the stops for Christmas cheer. I want to make this time of year super special for them, I love seeing their eyes light up and sparkle when we bring out something familiar from years past or introduce a new tradition. In usual farm fashion I want to keep things simple on our task list and our budget but still make it feel big for the kids. Being a planner and a list maker I've created this three part series on Budget Friendly Christmas Cheer: 1.) Celebrating the holidays with Community 2.) Simple Handmade Christmas Decorations 3.) Homemade Cookie Recipe Hacks

    S2. Ep27 Catch Up

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2022 26:57


    Where in the world have we been?! It's been busy but we are back! Catch up on everything that's happened since April!

    S2 E26. How to Clean With Efficiency

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2022 10:45


    Have you struggled with the daunting daily task of keeping a house tidy. Maybe you have little ones running around undoing your work. Check out these few simple tips that will change how you clean forever! Www.sunnycovefarm.com

    S2. Ep.25 Catchin Up!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2022 19:45


    Meghan and Kristina catch up on what's happened the last couple months. We discussed planting and getting ready for this growing season new things coming to our farm store and more!

    S2. Ep. 24 New Year Shop Local Challenge

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 4, 2022 10:29


    Happy new year it's 2022! Meghan and Kristina are challenging you to shop local this year! Whether that's switching to a local dozen of eggs or your whole grocery list every little thing you do makes an impact.

    S2. Ep.23 Christmas and Concrete

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2021 18:30


    Kristina and Meghan catch up on life and favorite holiday traditions. Find them both on social media, and YouTube @sunnycovefarm. Or their website www.sunnycovefarm.com

    S2. Ep22. Thyroids, Lactation and Third Baby Struggles

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2021 18:15


    Kristina and Meghan are back together again as Kristina shares about finding out her milk didn't come in for her third child, dealing with postpartum thyroid issues and how to heal with food. Weston A Price Formula: https://www.westonaprice.org/health-topics/childrens-health/formula-homemade-baby-formula/ Sunny Cove Farm Christmas Event: December 17&18 12-6pm. Www.sunnycovefarm.com/christmas

    S2 Ep 21. Kristina's Homebirth Story

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2021 15:49


    Kristina talks about her experience with her third labor and first Homebirth. Welcome to the world little River Daniel born Sept 29 at 10# 8oz. To follow Kristina and Meghan check them out on facebook, youtube and Instagram just search Sunny Cove Farm.

    Whole Food Staples Part 1: Pantry

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2021 24:31


    Meghan and Kristina start a three part series on “Must haves” in a whole food kitchen. They kick it off with what's in the pantry. Let them know what your favorite food staples are...contact them at www.sunnycovefarm.com

    S2 Ep19. Introduction to Soap Making

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2021 12:07


    Meghan shares with us her soap-making journey and some tips for beginners.

    S2. E.18 Herbs For Autumn

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2021 14:04


    Meghan and Kristina discuss making homemade chai, gathering herbs and using them in fall foods! Follow us on Instagram (Kristina) @outofthe_ashes & (Meghan) @meggagoatlover or follow our farm on YouTube, facebook or Instagram @sunnycovefarm & www.sunnycovefarm.com

    S2.Ep17. Preparing For a Homebirth

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2021 18:19


    Kristina and Meghan discuss the difference between a hospital and a Homebirth. What supplies are needed and how to be ready for baby to come any day.

    S2. E16.Preparing For Fall

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2021 12:45


    Kristina and Meghan talk about how they are getting all things ready for fall. Plus fun projects in preparation for Christmas. Follow us on Instagram (Kristina) @outofthe_ashes & (Meghan) @meggagoatlover or follow our farm on YouTube, facebook or Instagram @sunnycovefarm & www.sunnycovefarm.com

    S2. Ep 15. Welcome Meghan!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2021 20:32


    Our last episode with sweet Maria and getting to know our new cohost Meghan!

    S2. ep14.Building a Lifestyle of Focus

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2021 17:12


    Maria shared tips and tools to learn focus that will help you accomplish your goals! Define your Focus--The Big Picture What would your preferred lifestyle look like 5, 10, and 15 years from now? Think values and purpose. How do you invest your time daily, and what are you accomplishing as a whole? Take time to write these things out. Evaluate your current lifestyle. How does it compare to your preferred? What are you doing now that is building towards that preferred lifestyle? What are the distractions that pull you in a different direction? What can you change in the next 1-3 years to redirect yourself, your time and energy toward that preferred lifestyle? Feel Focused-- The Daily Details Write down and evaluate the “open boxes” in your life. Responsibilities, activities, unfinished projects you are doing or planning to do. What are the things that take your attention and time throughout your day. Once you have identified these things, first label them “essential” (meaning you can’t change this commitment) and “non-essential” (something you can change and let go of if desired.) Then, label them “enriching” or “draining”. Cut things out. If anything gets labeled “non-essential” AND “draining” determine how you can let go of this responsibility. If anything is “non-essential” BUT “enriching,'' still consider if this is a season to let it go so that you can have more time and energy for other things, such as those that are BOTH essential and enriching at this time.

    S2. Ep13. Defining Your Purpose

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2021 26:52


    Maria and Kristina dive in to defining purpose in life and business. We talk about some big changes for the future of the podcast and Thriving Health

    S2. Ep13. STARTING SEEDS FOR YOUR GARDEN

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2021 13:04


    Join Kristina as she talks all things seed starting perfect for this time of year!

    S2 E12. Planning the Garden

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2021 31:25


    Join Maria and Kristina as they dive into garden plans for 2021!

    Fertility, Family Heath, and Fat Soluble Vitamins

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2021 22:29


    Join Maria for this Minisode as she shared tips about fertility and family and dives into the essential fat-soluble vitamins required for optimal health. She is SO excited to now be offering 3 programs on fertility, prenatal, and postpartum health. Enjoy!

    S2 Ep. 10The Waiting Month

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2021 29:18


    Maria and Kristina are talking winter tips! Be refreshed with some strategies for maximizing this time of year in preparation for spring. Food Habits: Accountability and RESTART Therapeutic Fasting -Vitamin D: Sunshine (Nov-March): Cod Liver Oil, Cod Livers, Supplementing, Testing https://www.rositausa.com/ https://www.greenpasture.org/ Winter Exercise: At home workouts, Hiking, Cross Country Skiing. Winter Cleaning: Decluttering Organize Kitchen, Pantry, Freezer. STUFF: toy shelves and books Garden Prep: Order Seeds! Baby Chicks: Coming end of March!

    S2 E9. BENEFITS OF COLD WATER THERAPY AND SUANAS

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2021 9:32


    BENEFITS OF COLD WATER THERAPY AND SUANAS

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    S2 E8: NEW YEAR HABBITS

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 11, 2021 25:30


    Recap 5 Habits:2020 1. Set aside time for yourself every day. 2.Give thanks for one thing every day. 3.Create the culture of random acts of kindness in your home and town. 4.East Collagen or bone broth every day. 5.Drink more tea! 2021 1. Prayer 2. New Hairstyle 3. Dishes after dinner 4. Guilt Free Actions 5. To better serve and impact with our business

    S2. Ep 7. Christmas Joy

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2020 19:03


    Maria and Kristina talk about holiday traditions

    Healing and Hope Through the Holidays

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2020 11:11


    Join Maria for some real life thoughts on how to process grief. The holidays are likely going to be different for everyone! 2020 has held so many changes. Especially if you have lost a loved one. Thanksgiving and Christmas will not be the same. Maria shares encouragement for you from her own experience to grow through the sadness.

    S2 Ep5. Nourishing Thanksgiving Prep

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2020 27:41


    Join Maria and Kristina as they discuss how easy it is to stick with thanksgiving tradition without compromising your healthy eating goals! Recipes: Digestive Tea https://www.thrivinghealthny.com/post/thriving-recipe-digestive-tea Garlic Mashed Cauliflower https://www.thrivinghealthny.com/post/garlic-mashed-cauliflower Harvest Time Stuffing https://www.thrivinghealthny.com/post/thriving-recipe-harvest-time-stuffing Ginger Molasses Cookies https://www.thrivinghealthny.com/post/ginger-molasses-cookies Paleo Pumpkin Pie https://www.thrivinghealthny.com/post/paleo-pumpkin-pie

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    Learning Rest

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 5, 2020 22:33


    Kristina and Maria are sharing from their hearts and lives as they talk about rest. Busy seasons can still have healthy REST! And that is what they are learning to practice and enjoy. Maria's articles on Thriving Lifestyle including Rest, Sleep, Work-Life Balance, Fasting, Focus: https://www.thrivinghealthny.com/blog-2/categories/thrivinglifestyle

    The Beautiful Process of Processing Meat Birds

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2020 29:35


    Kristina has been busy all summer raising, butchering and storing up meat for her family and the farm! And Maria has gotten in on the fun as well! Join them as they share tips and techniques for raising a variety of meat birds.

    S2 Ep2. Fermenting Your Harvest

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2020 32:21


    Kristina and Maria are back and talking about all things preserving starting with Fermenting. SAUERKRAUT https://www.thrivinghealthny.com/post/thriving-recipe-sauerkraut PICKLES https://www.thrivinghealthny.com/post/2019/08/14/thriving-recipe-lacto-fermented-pickles INFO on FERMENTS w/ MORE RECIPES https://wellnessmama.com/402891/fermentation/

    S2.Ep.1 New Beginnings

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2020 13:13


    Maria and Kristina Catch up

    Ep. 40 Raising Quail

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2020 14:20


    Listen to Kristina and special guest Kedric as they discuss hatching and raising their own Quail on the Homestead.

    Episode 39: The Exciting and Sustainable Diet

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2020 26:02


    If you have trouble sticking with a diet change, Maria has some insight and principles for you. She shares from her personal story, work as a nutritionist, AND interviews her husband Pavel for some fun perspective on his nutrition journey...and what it is was like to date a nutritionist!

    Episode 38: Sweet Summer Adventures

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2020 25:07


    Maria is back after her wedding and honeymoon! Join the conversation as she and Kristina catch up on life and share all their summer adventures and plans with family, Sunny Cove Farm, and Thriving Health!

    Ep 37. Gardening Tips for Beginners

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2020 22:49


    Join Kristina from the garden as she discusses how to get started certain tips she’s learned along the way and grape varieties to grow!

    Ep. 36 Consumers Guide to the Farmers Market

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2020 21:03


    Navigate Farmers market with ease as Kristina, a local farmer, gives advice about what to look for, how to shop local, and how to keep your fresh fruits and veggies last all week long.

    Ep.35 They’re Married! Revisiting Maria and Pavel’s Love Story

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2020 22:52


    This weeks podcast includes A short into and reflection from Kristina and then a bonus replay of Maria and Pavel’s love Story since they are officially hitched ❤️

    Episode 34: Tiny Housers

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2020 25:42


    Tiny houses and big changes. Join us for a fun episode to hear our latest life adventures.

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    Episode 33: Mastering Your Skin Health

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2020 29:00


    Maria shares her personal skin health journey and how she has used nutrition, herbs, and essential oils to resolve specific health concerns and enjoy vibrant skin! CHARCOAL BAR: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07CK9L2J5/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1 FACE MAPPING: https://draxe.com/beauty/face-mapping/ PRODUCT DATABASE: https://www.ewg.org/skindeep/ MAKEUP COMPANY: https://www.beautycounter.com/ ESSENTIAL OIL COMPANY: https://www.youngliving.com/en_US Email us @ reallifewithmk@gmail.com Contact and follow Maria on Instagram and Facebook @thrivinghealthNY AND her website @https://www.thrivinghealthny.com/ Contact and follow Kristina on Instagram @diy_farmerswife and Facebook @sunnycovefarm AND her website @https://www.sunnycovefarm.com

    Ep 32. Intro to Herbal Medicine

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2020 23:05


    Kristina talks about using herbs around her home

    Episode 31: Rays of Hope

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2020 23:21


    Maria has some fun updates to share! Let's be real. Life is tough right now. AND planning a wedding and preparing to dive into married life can be challenging during the COVID-19 restrictions. But those challenges are not the end of her story! Join the podcast about the blessings unfolding the last couple weeks. Email us @ reallifewithmk@gmail.com Contact and follow Maria on Instagram and Facebook @thrivinghealthNY AND her website @https://www.thrivinghealthny.com/ Contact and follow Kristina on Instagram @diy_farmerswife and Facebook @sunnycovefarm AND her website @https://www.sunnycovefarm.com

    Ep 30. Foraging for Wild Edibles

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2020 19:48


    Join Kristina as she talks all things wild edible in April in NY!

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    Ep 29. WHY ARE FARMERS DUMPING MILK?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2020 14:57


    We discussed the fragility of the food system with Farmers Jerry. Why voting with your dollar is important and what you can do to help change the local food movement.

    Carpe Diem: Exchanging Fear for Joy

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2020 24:00


    Maria and Kristina share their experience with fear and anxiety. Then dive into how they have been able to experience victory! Share in the adventures they are walking loving as they choose joy over fear.

    Episode 27: Easter Inspiration

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2020 26:22


    Maria and Kristina and talking Easter food and activities! Join the conversation for some inspiration and fun! Ester Menu Appetizers: Lacto-fermented veggies and turmeric deviled eggs w/ homemade mayo Sides: Kale Apple Salad and Turmeric Buckwheat Medley Main Dish: Roasted Goat Shoulder and Salmon Stuffed Peppers Dessert: Maple Candy, Honey Pot Chocolate, and Homemade Ice Cream Check out the recipes discussed in the podcast at Maria's website: https://www.thrivinghealthny.com/blog-2/categories/thriving-recipes Email us @ reallifewithmk@gmail.com Contact and follow Maria on Instagram and Facebook @thrivinghealthNY AND her website @https://www.thrivinghealthny.com/ Contact and follow Kristina on Instagram @diy_farmerswife and Facebook @sunnycovefarm AND her website @https://www.sunnycovefarm.com

    Episode 26: Dealing with Disappointment from a Faith Perspective

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2020 10:11


    Maria shares some challenges she is walking through that has resulted in disappointment. Hear how she is processing those emotions and moving forward based off of her belief in God. Email us @ reallifewithmk@gmail.com Contact and follow Maria on Instagram and Facebook @thrivinghealthNY AND her website @https://www.thrivinghealthny.com/ Contact and follow Kristina on Instagram @diy_farmerswife and Facebook @sunnycovefarm AND her website @https://www.sunnycovefarm.com

    Episode 25: Planting Garden Seeds

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2020 24:06


    It is time to start garden seeds! Learn how and what Kristina is planting! Also check in with Maria and Kristina to see what life has held this last crazy week. What are their strategies for not only saneness but peace and purpose in this season. Email us @ reallifewithmk@gmail.com Contact and follow Maria on Instagram and Facebook @thrivinghealthNY AND her website @https://www.thrivinghealthny.com/ Contact and follow Kristina on Instagram @diy_farmerswife and Facebook @sunnycovefarm AND her website @https://www.sunnycovefarm.com

    Episode 24. Grow Your Own Food

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2020 16:00


    Kristina talks about gardening and raising chickens! Email us @ reallifewithmk@gmail.com Contact and follow Maria on Instagram and Facebook @thrivinghealthNY AND her website @https://www.thrivinghealthny.com/ Contact and follow Kristina on Instagram @diy_farmerswife and Facebook @sunnycovefarm AND her website @https://www.sunnycovefarm.com

    Episode 23: Sowing Seeds

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2020 27:54


    What have you been up to this last week? Yes, these are crazy times but we are bringing you a conversation of hope and creative strategies to help you through! Email us @ reallifewithmk@gmail.com Contact and follow Maria on Instagram and Facebook @thrivinghealthNY AND her website @https://www.thrivinghealthny.com/ Contact and follow Kristina on Instagram @diy_farmerswife and Facebook @sunnycovefarm AND her website @https://www.sunnycovefarm.com

    Episode 22: The Nutritionists Thoughts on the CoronaVirus

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2020 14:58


    How can you prevent and protect yourself from COVID-19? Join the conversation as Nutritional Therapy Practitioner, Maria Adam shares her tips with you! Support you immune system with: 1) Vitamin D 2) Vitamin C 3) ZInc 4) Bone Broth Maple Days at Sunny Cove Farm: March 14th Email us @ reallifewithmk@gmail.com Contact and follow Maria on Instagram and Facebook @thrivinghealthNY AND her website @https://www.thrivinghealthny.com/ Contact and follow Kristina on Instagram @diy_farmerswife and Facebook @sunnycovefarm AND her website @https://www.sunnycovefarm.com/

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