Mercury, Mold & Microplastics: Hidden Heart Dangers with Warren Phillips
Natural Living Family
If you aren't thinking detox for heart health, you're missing a major health obstacle in your life. It’s no secret that toxins are everywhere, but what if your cookware, chocolate, or even sea salt was quietly sabotaging your heart health? In this powerful conversation, Dr. Z sits down with environmental detox expert Warren Phillips to uncover the hidden dangers of heavy metals and the simple swaps that can help protect your body and support long-term healing. Warren shares his personal healing journey—from debilitating fatigue and depression to full recovery—and the insights he...
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Refreshed | Renewed | Ready for this Next Season
Natural Living Family
It’s been five years since our last podcast episode—and so much has changed. In this special “coming back” episode, Dr. Z and Mama Z (that’s us!) share what’s been happening behind the scenes, from adding three precious little ones to our family, to running races (literally!) and redefining what it means to live healthy, naturally, and Biblically in today’s world. We open up about why we took a break in 2020, how burnout led us to refocus on what truly matters, and why now, more than ever, we feel called to speak into your life with hope, truth, and practical wisdom for natural...
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Giving the Gift of Health This Holiday Season
Natural Living Family
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 () 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 that you pour your heart into, healthy events that you can do together, or simple gifts like an essential oil, we have you...
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Holiday Hospitality: Tips from a Professional Host
Natural Living Family
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,...
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Healthy, Happy Holidays (Part 2)
Natural Living Family
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...
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Happy Healthy Holidays, Part 1
Natural Living Family
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 even boost your immune system to reduce the likelihood of getting sick. You can create and enjoy traditions that focus on the people you love and build beautiful memories for your family. Today,...
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Becoming a Person of Influence & Why It’s So Important!
Natural Living Family
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 authors and famous figures who have made a lasting impression. Today, Mama Z shares the people in her life who have influenced her the most and helped her shape the person she is today. You’ll...
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Hope for Breast Cancer: Interview with Angie Lima
Natural Living Family
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, Today’s chat is an inspiration for anyone struggling through a difficult season or a challenging illness. Angie was the picture of health, so she was surprised when the doctors told her that the lump on her breast was...
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Hope for Breast Cancer: Lessons Learned & Truths Revealed (Part 2)
Natural Living Family
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, reconstruction complications, implant illness to the power of journaling, the importance of using natural therapies and how to customize a cancer prevention & healing journey We hope that...
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Hope for Breast Cancer: Lessons Learned & Truths Revealed (Part 1)
Natural Living Family
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 , 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 preventing cancer by making smart lifestyle choices starting now. We also believe that the best way to treat cancer requires a unique approach based on each individual’s body. Treatment should also combine the best that modern...
info_outlineLiving 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.
This week, we tackle this life-transforming topic and will talk about the personality and gifting “tests” that people take and how they don’t really help with getting to your core purpose – and what does help.
Mama Z shares her story about becoming a worship team singer, illustrating how following God’s lead can bring skill and talent. Dr. Z talks about how he overcame a chronic speech impediment to show you how a so-called "natural weakness" can actually be a sign of a Godly gift that can found deep within.
Throughout, we’ll share practical tips and steps that you can take right now to discover your gifts, uncover your passions, and start pursuing your God-given purpose! Join us.
Episode Highlights:
- Today’s topic intro, what’s in our diffuser & your reviews! (1:55)
- Listen, learn, research and apply: Mama Z’s story (6:17)
- How do I find my purpose? (14:08)
- Keys to uncovering your gifts (23:38)
- Believing God for your purpose (28:09)
- Put deeds to your faith to see what happens (35:38)
- Tips to fortify and nurture your talents (41:46)
- Are you open and flexible to God’s purposes in your life? (48:10)
- Natural living tip and episode wrap (55:17)